American Revolution Essay Due Tuesday

Write a five paragraph essay about the American Revolution.  Here is the prompt:  Analyze the causes and effects of the American Revolution and its impact on the colonies.

Why I am a Patriot Essay Assignment Due Friday

Write a 300 to 500 word essay on why you are a patriot.  Explain what being a patriot means to you.  The term patriot means proud supporter or defender of his or her own country and its way of life.  Questions to consider as you write your essay: how do you show that you are proud [...]

Flocabulary

Students, since we will be using Hip-Hop U.S. History in class for the rest of the year I thought I would give you more information about these two outstanding young men I met last year at the NCTE.  I hope you like listening to the educational songs as well as learn [...]

The American Revolution: School House Rock

The American Revolution

Important Dates to Remember

Monday
1.Constitution Day Assignment Due
2. Test over chapter 3-6.  Go to course-notes.org to take practice test.  It will help you pass the test on Monday.
Tuesday
1. Have your chaper 7 & 8 notes downloaded and brought to class!
2. Turn in all missing assignments!
3. Two page essay on your experiment without technology.  Remember it was up to you [...]

Constitution Day Assignment Due Monday!

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Students, do not forget that your constitution  day assignment is due on Monday! remember it must stress the importance of the constitution. 

Lesson for week of September 10-14

Students, here is the lesson plan for week.  I will change it if I have to.
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DBQ Helpful Tips

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Students, if you want to do well on your DBQ please make sure you check out this site.  It has awesome tips on writing the essay.  Also the site has other resources, quizzes, and interesting facts about U.S. History.  I have also included the notes on the steps of attacking the DBQ.  Please take the [...]

Lesson Plan for week of September 3-7

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Students,
Here is my plan for the week!  Please make sure you have read chapter 3 & 4.  Make sure you download your notes and vocabulary for both chapters.  Start studying it for your test next Monday.