Ann (1743–1766) and Sarah Gordon (1747–1758), seven and three years old in 1750, lived on a Virginia plantation.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS
With our new unit, we will have a group presentation project “Colonial Timeline”. Look for the grading rubric your child will bring home. The majority of work will be done in class.
There are several things you should be aware of with this unit. Students will be completing a STUDY GUIDE in class as we work our way through all 13 colonies. You may want to check to see how thoroughly your child is completing it.
Due to the large unit vocabulary, there will be three separate vocabulary quizzes.
There is BACKGROUND READING in the at-home text which should be signed off by you AFTER he/she has completed the reading. Students are to do the BACKGROUND READING throughout our study—not on the day before!
As always, please don’t hesitate to email or call me if you have a question or concern.
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, NEED-TO-KNOW QUESTIONS
for Our ENGLISH COLONIES Unit!!!
(HINT: Compile answers to these questions WHILE you are studying this unit!!)
1. How were the English colonies different in terms of origin and geography and in terms of social, religious, economic, and governmental institutions?
2. What was each colonial region’s source of labor, and why did it develop differently?
3. What were the major differences between the Up Country and the Low Country? What kind of impact did the (Up Country) Regulator Movement have on law?
4. What caused the development of slavery? What were the Slave Codes, and why were they instituted?
5. What were the major changes to SC’s government during the colonial period?
6. How did South Carolinians use their resources to gain wealth?
STANDARDS addressed in this unit: 8-1.2, 8-1.3, 8-1.4, 8-1.5, 8-1.6
STANDARDS-BASED VOCABULARY
For each unit of study, I will list the vocabulary from our state standards. Students are responsible for knowing the definitions of these words. We will define them as we work through the unit.
An undated and unsigned picture found in Columbia, SC.
The paper on which it was drawn can be dated between 1777 and 1794 by the watermark of the paper maker. The scene itself is believed to have been observed on a plantation somewhere between Charleston and Orangeburg.
OPTIONAL CREDIT:
View episodes on BIO and The History Channel.
NOTE: BIO Channel programs air Monday-Friday 7:00am-8:00am. HISTORY Channel programs air Monday-Friday 6:00am-7:00am. Programs Subject to change. Check your local listings.
List 15 facts you did not know prior to viewing, have your parent sign that you did indeed view the entire episode, turn in your sheet to Mrs. J., and earn extra credit.
October 13: Christopher Columbus (BIO)
October 16: Pocahontas (BIO)
October 23: John McCain (BIO)
October 24: Barack Obama (BIO)
October 24: Demanding the Vote/Women's Suffrage in America (HIST)
EXCURSIONS INTO HISTORY
In this section, I will share opportunities for your own "field trips." If you should choose to make an "excursion into history" and report on your experience to the class, you will earn extra credit.
MUSEUM DAY at Drayton Hall & The Old Exchange Building & Provost Dungeon
Attention Smithsonian magazine readers & Smithsonian.com visitor: Museum Day (September 27) is a day when museums & cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian Magazine readers & Smithsonian.com visitors. Look in the September issue for information.
OLD DORCHESTER STATE HISTORIC SITE
Visit a colonial-era village founded in 1697 by a group from Dorchester, Mass. See part of the 1757 tabby fort and the tower of St. George’s Parish Church. Free admission. 873-1740. 300 State Park Road, Summerville.
ANNUAL ASSC FALL FIELD DAY
October 25, 10 am-4 pm. Join the Archaeological Society of SC for the 21st Annual Archaeology Day at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site. This year’s theme is “Historic Indian Trade and Colonial Interactions.” Tour fascinating archaeological exhibits and talk with archaeologists. All-day fees: $8/adult, $5/child, $6/senior.
SUMMERVILLE-DORCHESTER MUSEUM
Exhibits provide the visitor with a historic view of Dorchester County from its earliest settlers to the present day. Explore topics from prehistoric forests to the Grand Inns of Summerville to the first tea plantation.
SPECIAL EXHIBIT: “Summerville Architecture” which showcases examples of Summerville architecture built during Summerville’s Golden Age. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Admission: $1.00 per person. 875-9666. 100 E. Doty Avenue, Summerville.
CHARLES TOWNE LANDING
Through November 30 every THIRD SATURDAY of every month@ 1:00 pm-1:30 pm: During the early years of the settlement, the Charles Towne colonists faced several threats, especially from their primary rival, the Spanish who were within three days travel of the colony. Following a review of the of fortifications and defenses, the Charles Towne Militia living history team will give an artillery and cannon demonstration.
MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL
Beginning September 25: Participate in a celebration of African-American and Caribbean art, with jazz, classical, & gospel music, live stage plays, dance companies, & more. Go to www.mojafestival.com for a schedule of events.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
(Given on the following dates--due the NEXT class unless otherwise noted.)
SPECIAL NOTE: If major changes need to be made on
homework assignments/due dates,
an ***** UPDATE ***** will appear in this section.
BACKGROUND READING FOR THIS UNIT
* 1st, 2nd, 4th Periods: Read at-home text chapters 5,6 as BACKGROUND READING. Parent Note due October 20.
* 3rd & 6th Periods: Read at-home text chapters 5,6,7,8 as BACKGROUND READING. Parent Note due October 20.
SEPTEMBER 26 (F)
* FOCUS: Begin the English Colonies.
* Discuss up-coming project: Colonial Timeline Presentations.
Homework
* Complete Individual Fact Sheet using your at-home text. Due Monday.
* Begin studying GROUP 1 vocabulary words. Vocabulary Quiz: October 3.
SEPTEMBER 29 (M)
* Meet in MEDIA CENTER for Group Work Session.
* INDIVIDUAL FACT SHEET due.
Homework
* GROUP FACT SHEET due by tomorrow.
* 1st, 2nd, 4th Periods: Read at-home text chapters 5,6 as BACKGROUND READING. Parent Note due October 20.
* 3rd & 6th Periods: Read at-home text chapters 5,6,7,8 as BACKGROUND READING. Parent Note due October 20.
SEPTEMBER 30 (TU)
* Primary Source Study: Colonial Household Estate Inventory.
* GROUP FACT SHEET due.
* Continue New England Colonies PowerPoint & Study Guide.
Homework
* Work on Colonial Timeline Presentation & Visual.
* Vocabulary Quiz #1: Oct. 3
OCTOBER 1 (W)
* FOCUS: New England Colonies.
Homework
* Work on Colonial Timeline Presentation & Visual.
* Vocabulary Quiz #1: Oct. 3
* Study ALL notes nightly.
OCTOBER 2 (TH)
* FOCUS: Middle Colonies.
Homework
* Vocabulary Quiz #1 tomorrow.
* Work on Colonial Timeline Presentation & Visual.
* Review your STUDY GUIDE nightly.
OCTOBER 3 (F)
* READING: Indentured Servant in VA 1623.
* Vocabulary Quiz #1.
* Continue study of Middle Colonies.
Homework
* Review your STUDY GUIDE nightly.
* NOTES-to-DATE QUIZ: Wednesday, Oct. 8.
* GROUP 2 Vocabulary Quiz: October 10.
* Work on Colonial Timeline Presentation & Visual.
OCTOBER 6 (M)
*FOCUS: Southern Colonies.
Homework
* Review your STUDY GUIDE nightly.
* NOTES-to-DATE QUIZ: Oct. 8.
* Work on Colonial Timeline Presentation & Visual.
OCTOBER 7 (TU)
* FOCUS: Jamestown.
Homework
* Work on Colonial Timeline Presentation & Visual.
* Review your STUDY GUIDE nightly.
* NOTES-to-DATE QUIZ: Tomorrow!
OCTOBER 8 (W)
* Continue Southern Colonies.
* QUIZ: Notes-to-Date.
Homework
* Work on Colonial Timeline Presentation & Visual.
* Review your STUDY GUIDE nightly.
* BACKGROUND READING Note due Monday, October 20.
OCTOBER 9 (TH)
* Complete Southern Colonies.
Homework
* Final Work Dayon Colonial Timeline Presentation & Visual tomorrow. Bring NEEDED items!
* Vocabulary Group #2 Quiz tomorrow.
* Review your STUDY GUIDE nightly.
* Don't forget your BACKGROUND READING!!
OCTOBER 10 (F)
* Group #2 Vocabulary Quiz.
* Final WORK DAY for presentations.
* Review your STUDY GUIDE nightly.
Homework
OCTOBER 13-17 (M-F)
* Colonial Timeline Presentations.
Homework
* Review your STUDY GUIDE nightly.
* Who?, What?, When?, Where? Quiz on Monday, Oct. 20.
* Don't forget your BACKGROUND READING!!
OCTOBER 20 (M)
* Who?, What?, When?, Where? Quiz.
* BACKGROUND READING Note due.
* Review for End-of-Unit Test.
Homework
* STUDY SESSION @ 7:45 tomorrow.
* Study for the English Colonies End-of-Unit TEST.
OCTOBER 21 (TU)
* 7:45 Study Session
* End-of-Unit TEST.
Homework
* NO HOMEWORK!
This famous Sedgeford portrait of Pocahontas and her son, Thomas Rolfe, carefully preserved through the centuries, although its travels and whereabouts have been been shrouded in mystery.
DATES-TO-REMEMBER
* Monday, September 29: INDIVIDUAL FACT SHEET due.
* Tuesday, September 30: GROUP FACT SHEET due.
* Thursday, October 2: Notes-to-Date Quiz.
* Friday, October 3: Vocabulary Quiz: GROUP 1.
* Wednesday, October 8: Notes-to-Date Quiz.
* Friday, October 10: Vocabulary Quiz: GROUP 2.
* Friday, October 17: Vocabulary Quiz: GROUP 3.
* October 13-17: Colonial Timeline Presentations.
* Monday, October 20: BACKGROUND READING Note due & Who, What, When, Where QUIZ.
* Tuesday, October 21: Unit Test: The English Colonies & 7:45 Study Session.
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