We have just finished up the mini-unit on the Industrial Revolution.  Now we will move into what life was like in the South and discuss slavery.  This unit is a difficult one, and students will be exposed to the realities of slave life and the inhumane treatment they suffered through.  We will be using a combination of text, primary sources, and the video series "Many Rivers to Cross: The African American Experience" to guide our discussions.

Here are the resources for the week:
Calendar Week of Feb 26th
Howard Zinn: A Young People's History: Chapter 2 "Black and White" reading
"Black and White" Homework Questions A-D Due Tuesday E-F Due Wednesday
Slavery Primary Source Packet
Slavery Primary Source CHART

Many Rivers to Cross: The Black Atlantic Teacher Notes

Many Rivers to Cross: Age of Slavery Teacher Notes

The Industrial Revolution Packet will be turned in at the end of class tomorrow after we finish the Mill Times Video & Quiz

Today in class students will brainstorm drawbacks for the technological advancements made during the Industrial Revolution.  Next the will start watching the Mill Times Video.

We are working on the Industrial Revolution this week! Here are the slides that will help guide you through these lessons! IR Google Slides

On Friday the IR packet will be due!
Market Revolution
Yankee Ingenuity
Readworks: Intro to Industrial Revolution

Today's Directions:
1. Log in & go to blog
2. Open the quiz that matched the card you were given
3. Take the Quiz
4. Work silently on your Industrial Revolution Packet

Standard Washington & Jefferson Quiz
A Modified Washington & Jefferson Quiz
B Modified Washington & Jefferson Quiz

QUIZ TOMORROW!!! Please Study!

 Calendar Week of Feb 12th

Quizlet Practice

Study Guide

Today in class we started watching "The Spirit of Sacajawea" which explores her role on the Lewis and Clark expedition and how her identity as a Native American, woman, wife and mother impacted this role.

The Louisiana Purchase & Lewis and Clark's Expedition

Today in class we learned about how America acquired Louisiana Territory from France and the expedition to explore this land.  

Here is the Louisiana Purchase Google Slides notes from today's class

Next we starting mapping the route the Corps of Discovery took. We will finish this Thursday.

Map Directions

blank map

Click here for this week's calendar:Calendar February 5th

QUIZ on Washington & Jefferson's Presidencies Feb 13th

STUDY GUIDE

Quizlet: New Nation Study Set

Today in class we will partner read "Jefferson Takes Office" from American Nation 

For homework students will read one of the following readings and answer the questions.  DUE TOMORROW!

"Mapping the West: The Journey of Lewis and Clark by Michael Stahl

"Lewis and Clark" Ducksters Reading

Extra Credit: Captain Lewis Journal Entry and Questions

Washington's Precedents as President...Quiz February 13th!

Precedent: An example to follow in the future

To see what we discussed and covered today in class check out this: GW Precedents Google Slides