Welcome to Ms. Cioffi and Mr. Scowcroft's Social Studies class!!
As a reminder, students are to have the following with them EVERYDAY in class:
1) FLMS Agenda
2) Pen and/or sharpened pencil
3) Social Studies binder (may be kept in classroom)
4) Warm Up notebook (stays in the classroom)
5) A positive attitude!!!
You may access this course's curriculum online at http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/History/hist_6.doc
THE LAST CFA TEST WILL BE ON MAY 2, 2008. WE WILL THEN BEGIN TO REVIEW FOR THE SOL. PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO STUDY 15-20 MINUTES A NIGHT LEADING UP TO THE TEST.
Agenda:
May 5-9
M- Review US II 2a, b, c HW: finish map
T-Snapshot of US II 2a, b, c HW: Great Plains worksheet
W-Review US II 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e No HW
R-Snapshot of US II 3a,b,c,d,e
F- Review US II 4a, b HW : STUDY FOR SOL!
April 28-May 2
Essential Questions:
1. Which industries benefitted the most from new technologies?
2. What impact did the new technologies have on American life?
M-New technologies. Notes, reading and Unitedstreaming. HW: Finish technology timeline.
T-Quiz New Technologies. No Hw.
W-Flyswatter review game and CFA review sheet. HW: Finish Cfa Review sheet.
Th- Jeopardy review game. HW: STudy for CFA
F- CFA TEST
April 21-25
Essential Question:
1. What were some effects of segregation on American society?
2. How did the African American struggle for equality become a mass movement?
3. How did the law support the struggle for equality for African Americans?
4. How were women disadvantaged in the workplace?
5. What actions were taken to improve conditions for women?
M-Notes, Civil Rights Movement. BRAINPOP! Civil Rights Movement. Reading from America's Story on Martin Luther King, Jr. HW: Finish Comprehension Questions.
T-BRAIN POP! Brown vs. Board of Education. Read, "Linda Brown Goes to School." Watch Unitedstreaming clips. HW: STudy for quiz.
W- Quiz on Civil Rights Movement. Geography Activity (finish for HW)
Th-Notes, Changing Role of Women. BRAINPOP! Feminism. Complete map activity (finish for HW).
F-"Quizette" on Changing Role of Women and geography. Watch "Rosa Parks." NO HW.
April 15-18
Essential Questions: REVIEW USII 7a,b,c,d
W- Quiz on changing patterns of society. CFA #7 Review Sheet, complete for HW.
Th-GO over review sheet, play JEOPARDY! HW: study for CFA.
F-CFA Test, WWII-Present.
April 7-11
Essential Questions:
1. How did Cold War tensions cause divisiveness at home?
2. How did the collapse of communism collapse in Europe?
3. How were the challenges after the Cold War different from earlier challenges?
4. What factor led to changing patterns of society?
5. What policies and programs expanded opportunities for veterans, women, and minorities?
M-Notes, Vietnam War HW:finish map of Southeast Asia
T- Notes, Collapse of Communism. Unitedstreaming on Cold War Conflicts. No HW.
W-Cold War Reading and Puzzle. Flyswatter review! HW: Study for Quiz
Th-Quiz: Cold War Conflicts and the Collapse of Communism. Portfolio assessment. NO HW
April 1-4
Essential Questions:
1. How and why did the Cold War begin?
2. What have been the major conflicts and confrontations involving America in the post World War II era?
M- Notes/New EQ on the origins of the Cold War. Brain Pop, Cold War. No HW.
T- Complete chart and map on Warsaw Pact vs. NATO. Reading, The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss. Begin "The Spread of Communism and the Truman Doctrine." Finish for HW.
W- Quiz Origins of the Cold War. Notes, Cold War "Hot Spots." No HW.
Th- Unitedstreaming clips on Cold War conflicts. Reading assignment on the Cuban Missile Crisis. HW: Finish writing assignment.
F- Cold War Video Quiz and portfolio assignment. NO HW.
March 24-28:
Essential Question:
1. How did the US help rebuild postwar Europe and Japan?
2. What contributed to the prosperity of Americans following World War II?
M- Notes/new EQ on postwar Europe and Japan and the establishment of the United Nations. HW: Finish post WWII map.
T- Brain Pop United Nations. Complete Marshall Plan reading and portfolio assignment on US rebuilding efforts. HW: Study for quiz.
W- Quiz US Rebuilding Efforts. New EQ/notes on American Prosperity. HW: No HW
Th- Reading from America's Story, pg 250-252. Answer comprehension check questions. Video on postwar America. HW: Study for quiz.
F-Portfolio activity and quiz on postwar America. Complete guided reading assignment, pgs 503-515 (Extra Credit). NO HW.
March 10-14:
REVIEW US II 6 a, b, c (No new questions)
M-Complete Ultimate Sacrifice graph activity. Review Game. HW: fill in review.
T- Go over fill in review sheet. Complete review sheet and play Flyswatter. NO HW.
W- Go over review sheet and play Jeopardy. HW Study for CMS.
Th- CFA test and portfolio organization. NO HW.
F- Atomic Bomb video and in class debate. HW: Have a wonderful spring break!
March 3-7:
Essential Questions:
1. What was the Holocaust?
2. How did Americans at home support the war effort?
3. How did the war effect race relations?
M and T- Watch Escape from Sobibor and complete writing activity.
Th- Watch two unitedstreaming clips on japanese internment and Women in World War II. Complete reading assignment and questions on "Sybill Lewis."
F- Quiz on Homefront and Race Relations during World War II. Complete portfolio assessment.
Feb. 25-29
Essential Questions:
1. What were the major events and turning points of World War II?
2. What was the Holocaust?
M-Collect Projects. Complete "Major Events in WWII" packet and watch short unitedstreaming clips on four major events of the war. HW: Finish packet.
T- Quiz, Turning Points #2. Watch "Profile of Courage" about the dropping of the atomic bomb.
W-New EQ/notes on the Holocaust. HW: Complete guided reading assignment, pg 105 (in binder).
Th-EQ Review. Watch, "In Memory of Millions, part 2." Complete "Walking with Living Feet" reading and questions. HW: Finish questions and study for quiz. HISTORY NIGHT!
F- Quiz on the Holocaust. After the quiz, students will complete a map activity showing the concentration camps in Europe during the Holocaust. No HW.
(Sorry for the late update!)
Feb. 18-22
Essential Questions:
1. What were the major events and turning points of World War II?
M-No school, President's Day.
T- New EQ/Notes, Turning Points Part 1. Complete timeline activity and watch short unitedstreaming video clip. HW-Bibliography due Thursday!
W- Watch "World at War, Achiveing Victory in Europe." Complete "WWII Who am I?" Closure, play Lingo Bingo. HW: Bibliography due tomorrow, projects due Monday.
Th- Quiz, turning points #1. Begin notes on Turning Points #2 and complete timeline activity for HW.
F-Computer lab to type bibliographies.
HW_Projects due MONDAY!!!!
Feb. 11-15
Essential Questions:
1. Who fought in World War II?
2. HOw did American policy towards events in Europe and Asia change over time?
ROUGH DRAFTS DUE FRIDAY!!!!
M- COmputer Lab to work on projects.
T- Notes on Allies/Axis and American policy. BrainPop on Axis and Allies. Watch "The Road to War, Part II." Complete American Policy Chart. HW: Rough drafts due Friday.
W- Notes on War in the Pacific. Watch Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" speech to Congress. Read Chapter 34 from America's Story and complete guided reading questions. HW: Complete, reading worksheet; Rough drafts due Friday.
Th- Complete primary source activity and graph reading skill builder. Read "World War II in Europe" and complete crossword puzzle. HW: ROUGH DRAFTS DUE FRI!! Quiz on Axis/Allies and American Policy.
F-Quiz and portfolio assessment. HW: Bibliography (tyoed) due 2/20!
Feb. 4-8
Essential Questions:
1. How did post World War I Europe set the stage for World War II?
2. How did the rise of fascism affect world events following World War II?
M-Computer Lab to work on HIstory Day projects.
T- Begin World War II. Notes on causes and the rise of fascism. Brain Pop on Hitler. Complete textbook reading 458-461 and guided reading questions. HW: finish questions, research outline due 2/6.
W- Brain Pop on World War II causes. Unitedstreaming clips on Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo. Complete "Two Theaters Map" (finish for HW).
Th- Unitedstreaming, "The Road to War, part I." Complete portfolio fill in the blank and WWII map of Europe. HW: STudy for quiz on WWII causes and European geography.
Visuals due tomorrow!
F-Quiz on WWII causes and Geography. HW: Work on projects! Rough drafts due 2/15.
Jan 28-Feb. 1
No New Essential Questions. REview USII 5 a,b,c,d
M-Teacher Work Day.
T-Go over CFA #5 Review sheet and play Jeopardy review game. HW: STudy review sheet.
W-CFA #5 20th Century Changes. Organize student portfolios.
Th and Fr-Work on History Day projects in class.
Jan 22-25
No New Essential Questions.
M-Holiday, No School.
T-Go over "Alphabet Soup" and complete Great Depression Puzzle. Flyswatter Review Game Competition. HW: Study pg 84 for quiz.
W-Quiz and portfolio assessment on the New Deal. Complete 1920s people ID. HW: 9 week assessment tomorrow.
Th- 9 Week Assessment and introduction to History Day project. No HW.
F- Video, Great Depression and the New Deal. Begin working on CFA #5 review sheet. No HW.
Jan. 14-18
Essential Questions: US II 5d
1. What were the causes of the Great Depression?
2. How were the lives of Americans affected by the Great Depression?
3. What were the major features of the New Deal?
M-Notes/New EQ. Reading from America's Story. HW: Complete pg 80 (in binder).
T- BrainPop: Great Depression. Complete reading on Great Depression and skillbuilding activity. HW: Study for quiz tomorrow.
W- Quiz and portfolio assessment items. Watch unitedstreaming video clips. No HW.
Th-New EQ/Notes on New Deal. Complete reading on the NEw Deal and a skill building map reading activity. No HW.
F- Brain Pop: New Deal. Primary Source activity, "Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Short clip on the New Deal. Complete group activity, "Alphabet Soup." No HW.
Jan. 7-11
Essential Questions:
1. What was Prohibition and how effective was it?
2. Why did African Americans migrate to northern cities?
3. Who were the leaders in art, literature, and music? What were their contributions?
M- Video, "The Roaring Twenties." Portfolio Art Activity on Jacob Lawrence's "The Great Migration." HW: Quiz on Prohibition and the Great Migration tomorrow.
T- Quiz and Portfolio assessment on the Great Migration and Prohibition. NO HW.
W- New EQ/notes on the 1920s artistic contributions. Read pg 395-400 in text and complete guided reading assignment. HW: Finish 1920s ID chart (guided reading that was started in class).
Th- Go over homework. Complete "Who Am I?" activity. 1920s Flash Cards group activity. HW: Complete 1920s Crossword.
F- EQ Review, 1920s People. Quiz on Arts in the 1920s/30s. Read "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes. NO HW.
Happy New Year!
Jan. 3-5
Essential Questions:
1. What was Prohibition and how effective was it?
2. Why did African Americans migrate to northern cities?
M-NO SCHOOL
T-NO SCHOOL
W-New EQ/notes, followed by a geography activity. NO HW
Th-Unitedstreaming, "Prohibition and the American Gangster." Group Activity: The Noble Experiment. NO HW
F- Notes/new EQ on the Great Migration. Complete Great Migration packet and watch short clip on the Great Migration from Unitedstreaming. NO HW.
December 17-21 (USII 5a)
Essential Questions:
1. How was social and economic life different in the early 20th century compared to the late 19th century?
M- Notes/new EQ, reading on Henry Ford's Ford. HW: Quiz Thursday.
T- Notes, Part II. Graph Skill Builder. Snoopy Assembly Line Simulation. HW: STudy for quiz.
W- Modern Times, a Charlie Chaplin film. Complete Short constructed response portfolio assessment item. Begin working on "Years of Growth Chart," which students will finish for homework.
Th- EQ review, quiz on how technology changes American life. Paper Airplane contest!!! No HW.
F- Review video, USA and the World 1865-1917. Organize student portfolios. HW: Have a safe and Happy New Year!!
December 10-14 (Review US II 4a and 4b)
Essential Questions (review):
1. What were the reasons for the Spanish American War?
2. What were the results of the Spanish American War?
3. What were the reasons for the United States becoming involved in World War I?
4. Who were the Allies?
5. Who were the Central Powers?
6. In what ways did the United States provide leadership at the conclusion of the war?
M- Political Cartoon Analysis Group Activity. "Who's Got, I've Got" review game. HW: CFA #3 on Friday.
T- Complete Short Constructed Response assessment on World War I. Lingo Bingo. HW: Study for CFA!
W- Unitedstreaming video, "The Great War in Europe," followed by video quiz. Begin review sheet in class. HW: finish review sheet (or you won't play Jeopardy!!)
Th-Go over review sheet and play Jeopardy review game. HW: Study review sheet!
F- CFA #4, Changing role of the US through WWI. HW: None!!
December 3-7
Essential Questions: USII 4b
1. What were the reasons for the United States becoming involved in World War I?
2. Who were the Allies?
3. Who were the Central Powers?
4. In what ways did the United States provide leadership at the conclusion of the war?
M- Reading on Causes of World War I followed by guided notes on the first three essential questions. HW: Quiz on WWI on Friday.
T- BrainPop on World War I. Read "US enters World War I," answer questions in small groups. Map of Europe during WWI. HW: Finish map.
W- EQ Review/notes on Us leadership at the conclusion of the war. BrainPOP on the League of Nations. Reading on trench warfare, followed by questions. HW: study for quiz.
Th- Complete a map reading activity, "WWI Troop Strength." Unitedstreaming video, "The Great War in Europe," followed by video quiz. HW: Study for WWI Quiz.
F-EQ Review. Quiz on World War I, followed by a short answer assessment on USII 4b. No HW!
November 26-30
Essential Questions: US II 4a
1. What were the reasons for the Spanish American War?
2. What were the results of the Spanish American War?
M- Guided notes and reading on the Spanish American War. HW: Quiz on Spanish American War on Friday.
T- Spanish American War Main Idea and Graph Reading Activity. Caribbean Map Activity. HW: Finish Map.
W- Read article on yellow journalism, analyze yellow journalism article. Students will then create their own yellow journalist article. HW: None.
Th- United Streaming video clip, "America Becomes a World Power." Spanish American War Reading and Cause/Effect Graphic Organizer. HW: Study for quiz.
F- Two Part Assessment: Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quiz on the Spanish American War. No HW.
November 19-21
Essential Questions: (review)
1. What is racial segregation?
2. How were African Americans discriminated against?
3. How did African Americans respond to discrimination and "Jim Crow"?
4. What were the negative effects of industrialization?
5. How did workers respond to the negative effects of industrialization?
6. How did the reforms of the Progressive Movement change the United States?
M-EQ Review. Go over review sheet, then play Jeopardy Review Game. HW: Study for CFA test.
T-CFA #3 on Segregation and Progressive Reform. No HW.
W-US History Charades and Pictionary!! Students will review key concepts presented so far by playing historical charades and pictionary (student choice). Hw: Happy Thanksgiving!!
No School Thursday or Friday! Happy Thanksgiving!!
November 13-16
Essential Questions:
1. How did the reforms of the Progressive Movement change the United States?
M- NO SCHOOL, Veterans' Day
T- New Eq/notes, united streaming video on Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. HW: Progressive Movement Quiz on Friday
W- Schoolhouse Rock "Sufferin Til Suffrage." Read "Working for Reform after 1900," complete cut and paste word sort on the Progressive Movement. HW: CFA/CMS test Tuesday 11/20.
Th- EQ Review. Watch video on the Progressive Movement and its impact on life in the United States. Portfolio assessment, USII 3e: Graphic Organizer. HW: Study for Quiz.
F- EQ Review. Quiz on the Progressive Movement. After the quiz, students will complete the CMS #3 Review Sheet. HW: Finish review sheet if not completed by the end of class.
November 5-9
Essential Questions:
1. What were the negative effects of industrialization?
2. How did workers respond to the negative effects of industrialization?
M- Guided notes on the negative effects of industrialization and labor unions. Video clip from Andrew Carnegie: Age of Steel on the Homestead Strike. HW: Quiz on Friday.
T-Teacher work day.
W-Read "Unions Help the Working People" from America's Story; complete guided reading and skill building assignment. Students will create a union recruitment poster. HW: Binder Checks #26-50 start Friday!
Th-Watch a Dateline episode on modern sweatshops and complete short video assignment. Complete "Limiting the Workday" map reading skills activity. HW: Quiz, Binder Checks Friday..
F- Quiz on the negative effects of industrialization. Complete portfolio assessment item on segregation and Jim Crow. HW: Have a great weekend!!
October 29-November 1
Essential Questions:
1. What is racial segregation?
2. How were African Americans discriminated against?
3. How did African Americans respond to discrimination and "Jim Crow"?
M- Segregation simulation activity. Guided notes on segregation. HW: Quiz on Thursday, 9 Week Test on Friday.
T-Complete reading (pg 141-142) and comprehension check questions. Guided notes on the philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.
W-Jigsaw reading activity: Washington vs. Du Bois. Primary Source Activity--Jim Crow narratives. SEgregation writing activity. HW: Study for Thursday's quiz.
Th- Quiz on Segregation and complete 9 Week Test Study Guide.
F-Go over study guide and take 9 Week Test. No HW.
October 22-26, 2007
EQs: Review USII 2a, 3b, 3d
This week's agenda will be affected by the science field trip. We will be reviewing all week for the CMS test, to be given on Thursday or Friday, depending on when students attend the field trip.
HW for the week will be to study for the CMS test on industrialzation, immigration and the growth of cities.
October 15-19, 2007 (sorry for the late update!!)
SOL USII 2a and 3b:
Essential Questions:
1. What caused the rise in big business?
2. What factors caused the growth in industry?
3. HOw did industrialization and the rise in big business influence life on American farms?
4. HOw did advances in transportation link resources, products, and markets?
5. What are some examples of manufacturiong areas that were located near centers of population?
Reminder CFA (formerly known as CMS) test October 25 or 26 (depending on when your student attends the science field trip)
M- Review EQ #1, 2/guided notes. Read "Big Business Grows Bigger" from America's Story and answer guided reading questions. Watch Unitedstreaming on Rockefeller and Ford.
HW: Quiz Friday on these EQs.
T-Review EQ #4,5/guided notes. After the notes and comprehension check questions, we will play LINGO BINGO! HW: FLyswatter match tomorrow!!
W-Geography activity, using resource maps (pg. 41 in binder). Play Flyswatter review game (periods 1 and 2 play Ms. Williams, periods 3 and 5 play Mr. Peel).
HW: Study for quiz on Friday
Th- Review EQ #3/guided notes and comprehension check questions. Complete Magic Squares Activity. HW: Quiz on EQs 1-5.
F- Warm Up Quiz. Review EQs for quiz. Take Big Business and Transportation Advances Quiz. HW: Have a beautiful weekend!!!
October 8-12, 2007
SOL USII 3b
Essential Questions:
1. What inventions caused great change and industrial groth in the United States?
2. What challenges faced Americans as a result of those social and technological changes?
M- Watch Video, "Island of Hope, Island of Tears." Finish "Come to America" posters. NO HW.
T- New EQ/guided notes on inventions that changed America. Read from America's Story and answer guided reading questions. Complete "Which one does not belong?" worksheet. No HW.
W- New EQ/guided notes on urban challenges. Read from Call to Freedom, pg 222-223 and 238-239, then answer guided reading questions on the back of the notes sheet. Lingo Bingo!!! HW: Quiz on inventions and urban challenges on Friday.
Th- Group Activity, Rural vs. Urban. Students will complete graphic organizer based on the class' findings. HW: Study for quiz on inventions and urban challenges.
F- EQ Review. Quiz on inventions and urban challenges. Complete "Where they went," a primary source activity. HW: have a great weekend!!
Oct. 1-5, 2007
Essential Questions:
1. Why did westward expansion occur?
2. What were some interactions and conflicts between different cultures and groups?
3. (NEW) Why did immigration increase?
4. (NEW) Why did cities develop?
M: Complete CMS review sheet and play Jeopardy review game. HW: Study for CMS test tomorrow!
T: EQ Review. CMS Test. Finish writing assignment from last week (pretending to be an Indian forced to live on a reservation)
W: New EQ #4& #5/Notes. BrainPop on immigration. Read from America's Story and complete guided reading worksheet. NO HW
TH: Review EQ #4 and #5. Complete "Where did immigrants settle?" and "Ellis Island" map activities. Complete review sheet on immigration and cities in class. HW: Study for quiz on Friday.
F: Warm Up Quiz. EQ Review. Quiz on immigration and cities. Work on "Come to America" posters. HW: Have a great weekend!
Sept. 24-28, 2007
Essential Questions:
1. Why did westward expansion occur?
2. What were some interactions and conflicts between different cultures and groups?
Monday: New EQ #1/notes; guided reading activity from textbook page 159-163. HW: Shot quiz on inventions and adaptations tomorrow, study pg 17.
Tuesday: Video, The Golden Spike. Quiz on inventions and adaptations. HW: Quiz on Westward Expansion tomorrow.
Wednesday: Quiz on Westward Expansion, New EQ#2/notes, reading on the Nez Perce and Chief Joseph. No HW.
Thursday: Video, How the West Was Lost. Battle of Little Bighorn reading and crossword. HW: Study for Friday's quiz on cultural conflicts.
Friday: Quiz on cultural interactions and conflicts. Flyswatter review game. HW: Have a wonderful weekend!
September 17-21: Great Plains
Homework: Tuesday, finish vocab squares.
Quiz: Friday 9/21
September 4-14: US Geography. Quiz 9/14.
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