7TH GRADE: BEGINNINGS TO PRE-CIVIL WAR
Thursday, April 7: Amendments Review
In Class:
- Reviewed Amendments
- Practice Quiz
amend_review.pdf |
Wednesday, April 6: Amendments Review
In Class:
- Played the computer game Do I Have a Right? to review and apply the Amendments to the Constitution. Play it at home to review some more!
Tuesday, April 5: Other Amendments
In Class:
- Went over homework
- Reviewed Bill of Rights Amendments
- Notes: Other Amendments
other_amend.pdf |
Monday, April 4: Bill of Rights
In Class:
- Reviewed the Amendments studied so far
- Notes: Amendments 9 and 10
9-10_amend.pdf |
Homework: "Know Your Rights" sheet (started in class)
know_your_rights.pdf |
Friday, April 1: Bill of Rights
In Class:
- Notes: 5th-8th Amendments
6-8_amend.pdf |
Thursday, March 31: Bill of Rights
In Class:
- Notes: 2nd-5th Amendments
2-5_amendments.pdf |
Wednesday, March 30
Only one 7th grade class met due to a visit to the high school for a concert.
Tuesday, March 29: Bill of Rights
In Class:
- Reviewed main topics of Articles
- Prepared foldable for Bill of Rights
- Notes: (on foldable) 1st Amendment
articles_and_1st_amend.pdf |
Monday, March 28: Motivational Monday!
In Class:
- Watched a video clip about NCAA wrestling champion Anthony Robles, and discussed how we can exceed people's expectations by rising above the obstacles in our life instead of letting them hold us back.
- Discussed the main topics of the last four Articles of the Constitution
Friday, March 25: Branches of Government Quiz
Thursday, March 24: Quiz Review
In Class:
Homework:
- Played "Eggspert" to review for tomorrow's quiz
Homework:
- Study for quiz--review questions from class can be printed
ch_8_part_i_review.pdf |
Wednesday, March 23: Judicial Branch
In Class:
Homework:
Start studying for Friday's quiz on the three branches of government
- Further discussion on the Electoral College
- Went over the Judicial Branch
Homework:
Start studying for Friday's quiz on the three branches of government
Tuesday, March 22: Executive/Judicial Branch
In Class:
Homework:
- Finished going over the Executive Branch
- Started working on the Judicial Branch section
Homework:
- Finish Judicial Branch section
3_judicial.pdf |
Monday, March 21: Executive Branch
In Class:
- Organized binders
- Started going over the Executive Branch
Friday, March 18: Legislative/Executive Branch
In Class:
- Finished going over the Legislative Branch
- Finished the Executive Branch Section
Thursday, March 17: The Executive Branch
In Class:
Homework:
- Worked on the Executive Branch section of the packet
Homework:
- Finish Executive Branch section
2_executive.pdf |
Wednesday, March 16: The Legislative Branch
In Class:
- Started going over the Legislative Branch
Tuesday, March 15: The Legislative Branch
In Class:
Finish Legislative section of packet if needed
- Continued working on the Legislative Branch section of the Constitution packet (see 3/11 posting for a copy)
Finish Legislative section of packet if needed
Monday, March 14: The Legislative Branch
In Class:
Continued working on the Legislative Branch section of the Constitution Packet (see 3/11 posting for a copy)
Continued working on the Legislative Branch section of the Constitution Packet (see 3/11 posting for a copy)
Friday, March 11: The Legislative Branch
In Class:
- Started working on the first section of a packet on the Constitution
1_legislative.pdf |
Thursday, March 10: Goals and Principles of the Constitution
In Class:
- Read and wrote down the seven basic principles of the Constitution
goals_and_princ_const.pdf |
Wednesday, March 9: Constitution Overview
In Class:
- Read Chapter 8, Section 1
- Completed handout listing the goals of the Preamble and the topics of the Articles
preamble_and_articles.pdf |
Tuesday, March 8: Snow Day
Monday, March 7: Snow Day
Friday, March 4: Ch. 7 Quiz
In Class:
- Took Chapter 7 Quiz
- Started Extra Credit Assignment (due Monday)
washington_crossword.pdf |
Thursday, March 3: Notes Review
In Class:
- Reading passage about ratifying the Constitution
- Notes: Federalists v. Antifederalists
- Make flashcards to review for test
fed_and_antifed.pdf |
Wednesday, March 2: Notes Review
In Class:
- Notes: Ideas Behind the Constitution
ideas_for_const.pdf |
Tuesday, March 1: Ratifying the Constitution
In Class:
- Read Ch. 7, Section 5
- Answer questions 3-5 on p. 218. Finish for homework
Monday, February 28: Ideas Behind the Constitution
In Class:
- Read Ch. 7, Section 4
- Answer questions 3-5 on p. 214. Finish for homework
*February 21-25: No School*
Friday, February 18: Constitutional Compromises
In Class:
- 7-1,2 Quiz
- Organized Binders
- Finished notes on Constitutional Compromises
slavery_compromises.pdf |
Thursday, February 17: Constitutional Compromises
In Class:
- Finished comparing/contrasting the New Jersey and Virginia Plans
- Filled out Constitutional Compromises sheet
- Discussed Great Compromise
plans_and_compromises.pdf |
constitutional_compromises.pdf |
Wednesday, February 16: The Constitutional Convention
In Class:
- Homework checked
- Notes: The Constitutional Convention
constitutional_convention.pdf |
Tuesday, February 15: The Articles of Confederation
In Class:
- Notes: Problems with the government under the Articles of Confederation
articles_problems.pdf |
Homework:
Use Ch. 7, Sect. 1 to complete the sheet "A Loose Confederation"
Use Ch. 7, Sect. 1 to complete the sheet "A Loose Confederation"
a_loose_confederation.pdf |
Monday, February 14: The Articles of Confederation
In Class:
Homework:
Finish article questions
- Read the article "The New Nation in Trouble"
- Began answering questions that go with the article
Homework:
Finish article questions
nation_in_trouble.pdf |
nation_in_trouble_hw.pdf |
Friday, February 11: The Articles of Confederation
In Class:
Finish the questions for "A Difficult Decade"
- Notes: The Articles of Confederation (see the last slide of yesterday's notes)
- Highlighted the key points in the packet "A Difficult Decade", worked together as a class to answer the first couple questions
Finish the questions for "A Difficult Decade"
difficult_decade.pdf |
Thursday, February 10: Setting up a Government
In Class:
- Copied Key Terms for Ch. 7, Sect. 1 (p.200)
- Notes on setting up the state and U.S. governments
setting_up_govt.pdf |
Wednesday, February 9: Chapter 6 Test
Tuesday, February 8: Test Review
Review Jeopardy
jeopardy.ppt |
Monday, February 7: End of the War
In Class:
- Notes: Fighting in the South, Battle of Yorktown, Treaty of Paris
end_of_the_war.pdf |
Homework:
- Complete "Winning the War in the South"
winning_the_war_in_the_south.doc |
Friday, February 4: War in the South
In Class:
- 6-4 Quiz (3rd. per)
- Notes: Fighting in the South
war_in_the_south.pdf |
Thursday, February 3: Fighting on Many Fronts
In Class:
- Read Ch. 6, Section 4 and complete the handout "Fighting on Many Fronts"
- Finish the handout started in class
many_fronts.pdf |
Wednesday, February 2: SNOW DAY
Tuesday, February 1: Battle of Saratoga
In Class:
- Notes: The Battle of Saratoga
- 5th period: watched a clip from The Revolution
Monday, January 31: Burgoyne's Plan
In Class:
- Completed chart in notes showing Burgoyne's 3-Prong Attack Plan
- Watched a clip from the History Channel series: The Revolution (Get a copy of the questions and answers that went with the movie if absent)
Friday, January 28: Benjamin Franklin
In Class:
- Watched an episode of Liberty's Kids showing Franklin's experiences in France
Thursday, January 27: Benjamin Franklin
In Class:
Homework:
- Binders turned in and graded
- Work on the packet about Benjamin Franklin
Homework:
- Finish Ben Franklin packet
franklin_packet.pdf |
Wednesday, January 26: Quiz, Soldier's Life
In Class:
- 6-2 Quiz
- Organize binders
- Read "A Soldier's Life"
- Complete the written assignment for "A Soldier's Life"
soldiers_life.pdf |
Tuesday, January 25: Battles of Long Island, Trenton
In Class:
- Read about the Battle of Long Island and the Battles of Trenton and Princeton
- Notes
long_island_and_trenton.pdf |
Monday, January 24: Declaration of Independence
In Class:
Homework:
- Organized binders
- Finished watching the Liberty's Kids episode about the Declaration of Independence
Homework:
- Complete the sheet "The Colonies Declare Independence"
- Due tomorrow 1/25
colonies_declare_independence.pdf |
Friday, January 21: Declaration of Independence
In Class:
- Completed the graphic organizer that summarized the 4 sections of the Declaration of Independence and several basic facts about the Declaration
- Watched the beginning of a Liberty's Kids episode about the Declaration of Independence
Thursday, January 20: Independence
In Class:
- Copied key terms for Ch. 6, Sect. 2 (p.173)
- Notes: the choice of independence
- Started a graphic organizer with information from the Declaration of Independence
independence.pdf |
Wednesday, January 19: British Leave Boston
In Class:
- Notes: British leave Boston
Tuesday, January 18: The Battle of Bunker Hill
In Class:
- Drive Thru History video segment: Bunker Hill
- Notes on the Battle of Bunker Hill
bunker_hill.pdf |
Monday, January 17: NO SCHOOL
Friday, January 14: Quiz and Document Analysis
In Class:
- Weekly quiz (most of Ch. 6, Sect.1)
- Continued working on the "Patriots and Loyalists" document analysis from yesterday
Thursday, January 13: Patriots and Loyalists
In Class:
- Finished reading the play "Patriot and Tory: The Children"
- Started a document analysis assignment (classwork--do not complete for homework)
loyalists_and_patriots.pdf |
Wednesday, January 12: SNOW DAY
Tuesday, January 11: Patriots vs. British
In Class:
- Completed a chart showing the strengths, weaknesses and ideas of both sides of the conflict
- Started reading a play called "Patriot and Tory: The Children"
patriots_and_british.pdf |
Monday, January 10: Americans take Ft. Ticonderoga
In Class:
Watched a segment from the Liberty's Kids PBS series: The Green Mountain Boys
Watched a segment from the Liberty's Kids PBS series: The Green Mountain Boys
Friday, January 7: The Revolution Begins
In class:
- Copy the key terms for Ch. 6-Section 1 (p.168)
- Notes: Second Continental Congress, capture of Ft. Ticonderoga
ticonderoga.pdf |
Thursday, January 6: Chapter 5 Test
Wednesday, January 5: Lexington and Concord
In Class:
- Notes on Lexington and Concord (see last page of yesterday's notes)
- Watched a segment of the "Drive Thru History" series
- Review Sheet for tomorrow's test--EXTRA CREDIT for filling it out
ch_5_review.pdf |
Tuesday, January 4: Preparing for War
In Class:
Notes on First Continental Congress and Lexington and Concord
Notes on First Continental Congress and Lexington and Concord
preparing_for_war.pdf |
Monday, January 3: Review, Reaction to Boston Tea Party
In Class:
- Reviewed information from before the break
5_review.pdf |
- Notes on the Intolerable Acts
intolerable_acts.pdf |
Wednesday, December 22: Talent Show/Holiday Party
No Classes
Tuesday, December 21
In Class: Worked on "engraving"
Monday, December 20:
In Class:
- Notes: The Boston Tea Party
- Acted out a play about the Tea Party
Friday, December 17: Boston Massacre "engraving"
In Class:
- Finished notes/discussion on the Boston Massacre
- Worked on an "engraving" showing a true event that is exaggerated
Wednesday, December 15: Colonial Protests
In Class:
- Homework checked and gone over
- Notes: Colonists protest
protests.pdf |
Tuesday, December 14: Taxes
In Class: Notes on colonial taxes
0703_001.pdf |
Homework: Turmoil over Taxation sheet
turmoil_over_taxation.pdf |
Monday, December 13: Conflict with Native Americans
In Class:
- Copied key terms and definitions for Ch. 5, Sect.2
- Notes: Conflict, Proclamation of 1763
proclamation_1763.pdf |
Friday, December 10: The French and Indian War
In Class:
- Quiz on Ch. 14, Section 1
- Notes on the end of the French and Indian War
end_french_indian_war.pdf |
Thursday, December 9: The French and Indian War
In Class: Notes on French and Indian War
french_and_indian.pdf |
Homework: Use "Frontier Fort Life" to answer questions in the "War is Coming to North America" packet (see Tuesday to print a copy of questions)
frontier_fort_life.pdf |
Wednesday, December 8: The French and Indian War
In Class:
- Finished "The Coming War" chart from yesterday
- Notes: The French and Indian War
f_and_i_war_starts.pdf |
Tuesday, December 7: The Coming Conflict
In Class:
- Copied key terms for Ch. 5, Sect. 1 (p.140)
- Read the article "The Coming War"
- Filled out the chart about the three groups involved in the coming war (not homework)
the_coming_war.pdf |
Monday, December 6: The 13 English Colonies
Last day to work on the Chapter 4 Packet in class.
Due TOMORROW
Due TOMORROW
Friday, December 3: The 13 English Colonies
Work on the Chapter 4 Packet in class
Due Tuesday
Due Tuesday
Thursday, December 2: The 13 English Colonies
Work on the Chapter 4 Packet in class
Due Tuesday
Due Tuesday
ch_4_packet.pdf |
Wednesday, December 1: 13 Colonies Map
In Class:
- Section 1 Quiz
- Started a 13 Colonies map
colonies_map.pdf |
Tuesday, November 30: New England
In Class: Notes on New Englad colonies
new_england.pdf |
Homework: Life in New England sheet
life_in_new_england.pdf |
Monday, November 29: Massachusetts Bay Colony
In Class: Notes on Massachusetts Bay colony
mass_bay.pdf |