Mr. Scalo's Web Page
Check
out the National Portrait Gallery http://www.npg.si.edu/
Carmel Valley Middle School 3800 Mykonos Lane San Diego CA. 92130 (858) 481- 8221
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or phone. Enjoy your visit!
voicemail: (858) 481-8221 x 3287 email: gino.scalo@sduhsd.net
Practice your U.S. States with these web sites:
Just for Fun...
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/flash/states_puzzle_lines2.html
Harder and Timed...
http://www.pibmug.com/files/map_test.swf
More Challenging...
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag-drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html
Multiple games and levels...
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
Special Note: Homework calendar is printed below. All assignments are due the next time class meets unless otherwise indicated.
All homework assignments should be typed or neatly written in blue or black ink. Students should always use complete sentences.
CVMS September 2009
Here's How you can access your history book online (click on this link).
Constitution Day is coming up! Click the links below to learn more about the Constitution.
http://www.constitutionday.com/
http://www.constitutionfacts.com/
http://www.usconstitution.net/constkids.html
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2 Single In History Class: Rough draft of "Why Study History" Essay(100-150 words) due. 1. Peer review of rough drafts. 2. Autograph Hunt 3. Practice maps for 50 states test. Homework: Final draft of "Why Study History" Essay-100-150 words. Continue studying 50 states and capital for test on 9/10-11 (see inside back cover of agenda) Bring colored pencils for Thursday and Friday.
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3 1-3-5 Final draft of "Why Study History" due. In History Class: 1.Diagnostic Test (No Studying Required) 2. Finish Autograph Hunt 3. Practice maps for 50 states test. Homework: Map project: Name and color all 50 states. Identify capitals. Use colored pencils for map project. I have extras for those who need them. Continue studying 50 states and capital for test on 9/10-11 . (see inside back cover of agenda)
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4 2-4-6 Final draft of "Why Study History" due. In History Class: 1.Diagnostic Test (No Studying Required) 2. Finish Autograph Hunt 3. Practice maps for 50 states test. Homework: Map project: Name and color all 50 states. Identify capitals. Use colored pencils for map project. I have extras for those who need them. Continue studying 50 states and capital for test on 9/10-11 . (see inside back cover of agenda)
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8 1-3-5 In History Class: 1. Mnemonic devices for studying 50 states and capitals. 2. Hand out books 3. Textbook Scavenger Hunt. Homework: Textbook Scavenger Hunt. Read pages 2-11 Section Review 1-4 p.11 Continue studying 50 states and capital for test on 9/10-11 (see- inside back cover of agenda and textbook pages R2-3) Study for states and and capitals test next time!
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9 2-4-6 In History Class: 1. Mnemonic devices for studying 50 states and capitals. 2. Hand out books 3. Textbook Scavenger Hunt. Homework: Textbook Scavenger Hunt. Read pages 2-11 Section Review 1-4 p.11 Continue studying 50 states and capital for test on 9/10-11 (see- inside back cover of agenda and textbook pages R2-3) Study for states and and capitals test next time!
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10 1-3-5 1. Test on 50 states and capitals. *Students will continue to take 50 states test until they get all 50 correct.
2. Work in groups on Study Guide part I Homework: Read pages 12-19 Section Review 1-5 p.19 Study Guide Part I 1-10 Click here for Study Guide part I
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11 2-4-6 1. Test on 50 states and capitals. *Students will continue to take 50 states test until they get all 50 correct. 2. Work in groups on Study Guide part I Homework: Read pages 12-19 Section Review 1-5 p.19 Study Guide Part I 1-10 Click here for Study Guide part I
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12 September 11th Extra Credit: How long did it take to build the World Trade Center? How long did it take to destroy it? How many lives were lost on this infamous day in 2001? How many were rescued or safely evacuated? Answers must be handwritten and in your own words. Up to 25 points extra credit. |
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17 1-3-5 50 States and Capitals Test (reprise) Practice Test for Chapter 1 Homework: Standards Review 1-12 pp. 29-30 Standards Assessment 1-7 p.31 Study Guide Part II #s 19-23 Continue studying 50 states and capital for test on 9/24-25. (see agenda) Chapter One Test on Monday.
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18 2-4-6 Begins at sundown 50 States and Capitals Test (reprise) Practice Test for Chapter 1 Homework: Standards Review 1-12 pp. 29-30 Standards Assessment 1-7 p.31 Study Guide Part II #s 19-23 Continue studying 50 states and capital for test on 9/24-25. (see agenda) Chapter One Test on Monday.
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21 Single Constitution Day America Rock Constitution Video and questions and Constitution Scavenger Hunt Homework: film questions Constitution Scavenger Hunt
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22 1-3-5 in front of gym) Review Constitution Day Scavenger HuntChapter 1 Exam Homework: Read Pages 36-41 section 2.1 questions 1-5 p.41 Chapter 2 Study Guide Questions 1-4.
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23 2-4-6 (lunch/outside stage) Review Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt
Chapter 1 Exam Homework: Read Pages 36-41 section 2.1 questions 1-5 p.41 Chapter 2 Study Guide Questions 1-4.
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24 1-3-5 Introduce Colonial Times Project which is due 10/6-7 Click here for Colonial times Project
Notes 2.2 Homework: Section 2.2 1-5 p.48 Chapter two Study Guide 5-10 Click Here for Chapter two Study Guide Bring Colonial Times poster supplies.
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25 2-4-6 Club Day @ lunch Introduce Colonial Times Project which is due 10/6-7 Click here for Colonial times Project
Notes 2.2 Homework: Section 2.2 1-5 p.48 Chapter two Study Guide 5-10 Click Here for Chapter two Study Guide Bring Colonial Times poster supplies.
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12 Single Great Awakening Film Triangular Trade Film
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Click Here for Great Awakening Questions. Triangular Trade Questions 1-3 1. Name four products imported to and exported from the following locations: The English Colonies in North America The West Indies England Africa 2. List three stipulations of the Navigation Acts that perturbed colonial merchants. 3. How did the British government use the Navigation Acts to further its policy of Mercantilism?
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13 1-3-5 Colonial Times Film Homework: Film Questions 1-11 Standards Review pp. 71-72 1-20 (odd or even, you pick) Standards Assessment 1-7 p.73
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14 2-4-6 Colonial Times Film Homework: Film Questions 1-11 Standards Review pp. 71-72 1-20 (odd or even, you pick) Standards Assessment 1-7 p.73
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15 1-3-5 Fifty States and Capitals Test (if necessary) Chapter Two Exam Homework: Revolutionary War Map Chapter 2 Review Chart
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16 2-4-6 Fifty States and Capitals Test (if necessary) Chapter Two Exam Homework: Revolutionary War Map Chapter 2 Review Chart
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19 Single 9:38 am – 3:05 pm Introduce Colonial Editorial Project Rough Draft of Project will be due 10/27-28
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20 1-3-5 Read Pages 74-81 Work on Colonial Unrest-o-Meter Homework: Unrest-o-Meter Chart and matrix Section 3.1 1-4 p.81 Chapter 3 Study Guide#s 1-4
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21 2-4-6 Read Pages 74-81 Work on Colonial Unrest-o-Meter Homework: Unrest-o-Meter Chart and matrix Section 3.1 1-4 p.81 Chapter 3 Study Guide#s 1-4
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22 1-3-5 Read Pages 82-85 Read the Declaration of Independence and Common Sense. Work in groups on Common Sense and D.o.I. matrices. Revolutionary War Film
Homework: Section 3.2 1-3p.85 Study Guide 5-10 Common Sense and DOI matrices. Film Questions
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23 2-4-6 Read Pages 82-85 Read the Declaration of Independence and Common Sense. Work in groups on Common Sense and D.o.I. matrices. Revolutionary War Film
Homework: Section 3.2 1-3p.85 Study Guide 5-10 Common Sense and DOI matrices. Film Questions
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Click Here for Two Thomases Slide Show
Click Here for Britain's Series of Unfortunate Events slide show Revolution Film Festival Films on Molly Pitcher, The Shot Heard Round the World, and The Declaration of Independence. Homework: Rough draft of Editorial
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27 1-3-5 Rough Draft of Editorial Project due. Read pages 86-97 Notes 3.3. Homework: Chart 3.3 Chapter Three Study Guide (11-17)+Section 3.3 p97 1-6.
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28 2-4-6 Rough Draft of Editorial Project due. Read pages 86-97 Notes 3.3. Homework: Chart 3.3 Chapter Three Study Guide (11-17)+Section 3.3 p97 1-6.
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29 1-3-5 Halloween Halloween. Spooky Salem Witch Trials Film ( Boo! ). Read pages 98-101. Notes on Presidents 1-5. Notes 3.4. Homework: Chapter 3 study guide 18-20+ section 3.4 P.101 1-4. Bring Colored Pencils for Emerging Nations Map Project
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30 2-4-6 Halloween Halloween. Spooky Salem Witch Trials Film ( Boo! ). Read pages 98-101. Notes on Presidents 1-5. Notes 3.4. Homework: Chapter 3 study guide 18-20+ section 3.4 P.101 1-4. Bring Colored Pencils for Emerging Nations Map Project
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Click Here for a list of the presidents.
Click below for biographies of the presidents.
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Homework: Standards Review 1-13 p.104 Standards Assessment 1-7 p.105
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5 1-3-5 Test on Presidents 1-5. Chapter 3 Exam Homework: Section 4.1 p.117 1-4 Study Guide #s 1-5 Chart 4.1 Chapter 4 Puzzle
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6 2-4-6 Films on Presidents 1-5 Test on Presidents 1-5. Chapter 3 Exam Homework: Section 4.1 p.117 1-4 Study Guide #s 1-5 Chart 4.1 Chapter 4 Puzzle
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12 1-3-5 Test on Presidents 1-10 Quarter Final Exam on Chapters 1-3
Homework: Section 4.3 1-5 p.130 Study Guide 12 -18
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13 2-4-6 Test on Presidents 1-10 Quarter Final Exam on Chapters 1-3
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17 1-3-5 Notes and films on Presidents 11-15 Constitutional Compromises Slide Show Notes on Three Fifths Compromise and Great Compromise Constitutional Compromises slide show Federalists vs. Antifederalists Homework: Study Guide 19-22
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18 2-4-6 Notes and films on Presidents 11-15 Constitutional Compromises Slide Show Notes on Three Fifths Compromise and Great Compromise Constitutional Compromises slide show Federalists vs. Antifederalists Homework: Study Guide 19-22
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19 1-3-5 Test on Presidents 1-15 Notes on Presidents 16-20 Articles of Confederation Matrix Homework: Standards Review 1-16 pp.136-138
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20 2-4-6 Test on Presidents 1-15 Notes on Presidents 16-20 Articles of Confederation Matrix Homework: Standards Review 1-16 pp.136-138
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1 1-3-5 Finish Geography Bee , if necessary. Notes on Presidents 16-20. for Chapter 4 Click here for Practice Test and Answers Homework:
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2 2-4-6 Finish Geography Bee , if necessary. Notes on Presidents 16-20. for Chapter 4 Click here for Practice Test and Answe Homework:
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8 1-3-5 Separation of Powers. Notes on Presidents 21-25 Introduce Pyramid/Collage project Due January 5-6 Click Here for Pyramid/ Collage Project
Homework: Section 5.1 1-5 p.148
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9 2-4-6 SSR Separation of Powers. Notes on Presidents 21-25 Introduce Pyramid/Collage project Due January 5-6 Click Here for Pyramid/ Collage Project
Homework: Section 5.1 1-5 p.148, Study Guide 1-8,
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10 1-3-5 Homeroom School-wide Geography Bee Test on Presidents 1-25 Electoral College, Federalism
Homework: Section 5.2 p. 183 1-5, Electoral College Questions and activities. Click Here for Chapter 5 Study Guide
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11 2-4-6 School-wide Geography Bee
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5 1-3-5 Pyramid/Collage Project due. Chapter Five Exam Notes on Presidents 31-35 Homework: Chart 6.1-2. Chapter 6 Map
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6 2-4-6 Pyramid/Collage Project due. Chapter Five Exam Notes on Presidents 31-35 Homework: Chart 6.1-2. Chapter 6 Map
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7 1-3-5 Test on Presidents 1-35
Hamilton vs. Jefferson . Notes 6.1 Homework: Section 6.1 1-4 p.199+ Chapter 6 Study Guide 1-4 Comparing Hamilton and Jefferson Chart Who said it, Hamilton or Jefferson? Chapter 6 Map Click Here for Study Guide
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8 2-4-6 Test on Presidents 1-35 Hamilton vs. Jefferson . Notes 6.1 Homework: Section 6.1 1-4 p.199+ Chapter 6 Study Guide 1-4 Comparing Hamilton and Jefferson Chart Who said it, Hamilton or Jefferson? Chapter 6 Map Click Here for Study Guide
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12 1-3-5 Notes 6.3. Homework: Section 6.3 1-5 p.211 Study Guide 9-15. Chart 6.3
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13 2-4-6 Notes 6.3. Homework: Section 6.3 1-5 p.211 Study Guide 9-15. Chart 6.3
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14 1-3-5 Test on Presidents 1-40. Crossword puzzle 8 Maps of Middle East
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19 1-3-5 Notes and films on Presidents 41-43.
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20 2-4-6 Notes and films on Presidents 41-43.
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21 1-3-5 Test on Presidents 1-43 Chapter 6 Exam.
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29 2-4-6 Test on Important dates 1-10. Read pages 228-232. Notes 7.1 What precedent was set by Marbury v. Madison 1803? Homework: Section Review 7.1 1-4 p.232, + Chapter 7 Study Guide 1-6, , Marbury v. Madison Summary
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5 2-4-6 Test on Important Dates 1-20. Read pages 240-245 and notes 7.3 What led to the War of 1812? Homework: Section 7.3 1-4 p.245,+ Chapter 7 Study Guide 13-19.Chart 7.3 Click here for the Barbary Pirates Story Click Here for U.S.S. Constitution Chart Don't forget "Report Card".
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17 2-4-6 Chapter 7 Practice Test and Review. Homework: Standards Review 1-11 p.254 +Standards Assessment 1-7 p.255. Notes on Important dates 31-40. Click Here for War of 1812 Slideshow
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18 1-3-5 Chapter 7 Exam. Test on dates 1-40.
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24 2-4-6 Second Benchmark Test (Half Final) Test will cover chapters 1-7 + The Monroe Doctrine Read pages 264-267. Explain Henry Clay's "American System." Homework: Section 8.2 1-4 p 267 + Chapter 8 Study Guide 4-9. Chart 8.2
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25 1-3-5 Test on Dates 1-50
Read pages 268-273. Discuss new types of uniquely American art and literature. Homework: Section 8.3 p.273 1-5 + Chapter 8 Study Guide 10-17. Chart 8.3
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1 Single Notes on Dates 51-60. Practice Test for Chapter 8. Homework :Standards Review 1-18 pp.277-278+ Standards Assessment 1-6 p.279.
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Chapter 8 Exam. Introduce Andrew Jackson Political Cartoon project due 3/22. HW: Political Cartoon Chart
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Chapter 8 Exam. Introduce Andrew Jackson Political Cartoon project due 3/22. HW: Political Cartoon Chart
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4 1-3-5 Test on Dates 1-60. Read pages 280-287. Birth of the Democratic Party. The Spoils System. Jackson's Kitchen Cabinet. Homework: Section 9.1 1-3 p.286+ Chapter 9 Study Guide 1-3 Chart 9.1
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5 2-4-6 Test on Dates 1-60. Read pages 280-287. Birth of the Democratic Party. The Spoils System. Jackson's Kitchen Cabinet. Homework: Section 9.1 1-3 p.286+ Chapter 9 Study Guide 1-3 Chart 9.1
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9 1-3-5 Read pages 288-293. Discuss Jackson vs. the National Bank (McCulloch v. Maryland), the Panic of 1837 and the Tariff of Abominations. Homework: Section 9.2 1-5 p.293+Chapter 9 study guide 4-12. Chart 9.2,
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10 2-4-6 Read pages 288-293. Discuss Jackson vs. the National Bank (McCulloch v. Maryland), the Panic of 1837 and the Tariff of Abominations. Homework: Section 9.2 1-5 p.293+Chapter 9 study guide 4-12. Chart 9.2,
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11 1-3-5 Test on Dates 1-70 Indian Removal. Homework: Section 9.3 p.297 1-4+ Chapter 9 study guide 13-17(read pages 298-299. Study for 1-90 dates test. Chart 9.3 Andrew Jackson Puzzle
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12 2-4-6 Test on Dates 1-70 Indian Removal. Homework: Section 9.3 p.297 1-4+ Chapter 9 study guide 13-17(read pages 298-299. Study for 1-90 dates test. Chart 9.3 Andrew Jackson Puzzle
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Extra Credit: What are the Ides of March and why should Julius Caesar be wary of them? Click Here for 100 Important Dates in U.S. History
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Notes on Dates 71-80 Chapter 9 Exam.
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17 2-4-6 Notes on Dates 71-80 Chapter 9 Exam.
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18 1-3-5 Homeroom Films on dates 71-80.
Westward Expansion, Mormons, Oregon Trail
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19 2-4-6 Films on dates 71-80.
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22 Single Andrew Jackson Cartoons are Due. HW: Section 10.2 1-3 p.315+ Study Guide 6-10. Chart 10.2
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Review dates 81-90 Introduce Manifest Destiny Poetry Project Due April 15-16. Manifest Destiny, The Mexican-American War. Homework: Section 10.3 1-4 page 325 Study Guide 11-22. Chart 10.3
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24 2-4-6 Review dates 81-90 Introduce Manifest Destiny Poetry Project Due April 15-16. Manifest Destiny, The Mexican-American War. Homework: Section 10.3 1-4 page 325 Study Guide 11-22. Chart 10.3
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25 1-3-5 Test on Dates 1-90 The California Gold Rush. Homework: Section 10.4 1-3 p.331 + Study Guide 23-26 +chart 10.4.
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26 2-4-6 Test on Dates 1-90 The California Gold Rush. Homework: Section 10.4 1-3 p.331 + Study Guide 23-26 +chart 10.4.
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29 Single Chapter 10 Practice Test. Homework : Standards Review 1-18 p.336 + Standards Assessment 1-7 p.337
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Chapter 10 Exam. Notes on Dates 91-100 Homework: Section 11.1 p. 351 1-4+ Study Guide 1-5.
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31 2-4-6 Chapter 10 Exam. Notes on Dates 91-100 Homework: Section 11.1 p. 351 1-4+ Study Guide 1-5.
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1 1-3-5 Test on Important Dates 1-100 . Homework: Section 11.2 1-4p.357 + Study Guide 6-8. Chart 11.2
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2 2-4-6 Test on Important Dates 1-100. Homework: Section 11.2 1-4p.357 + Study Guide 6-8. Chart 11.2
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13 1-3-5 STAR Practice Test (Grade 6 review) The Transportation Revolution. Homework: Section 11.3 1-5p.363 ,Study Guide 9-13.Chart 11.3 |
14 2-4-6 STAR Practice Test (Grade 6 review) The Transportation Revolution. Homework: Section 11.3 1-5p.363 ,Study Guide 9-13.Chart 11.3 |
15 1-3-5 Manifest Destiny Poetry Project Due! Test on Constitutional Protections 1-10 Practice STAR Test (Grade 7 Review) More Technological Advances. Homework: Section 11.4 1-5p.367+Study Guide 14-16. Chart 11.4
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16 2-4-6 Manifest Destiny Poetry Project Due! Test on Constitutional Protections 1-10 Practice STAR Test (Grade 7 Review) More Technological Advances. Homework: Section 11.4 1-5p.367+Study Guide 14-16. Chart 11.4 |
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20 1-3-5 STAR films 1-4STAR Practice test ( Grade 8 benchmark part 2) Chapter 11 Practice Test. Homework: Standards Review 1-14 pp.369-370 + Standards Assessment 1-7 p.371. |
21 2-4-6 STAR films 1-4STAR Practice test ( Grade 8 benchmark part 2) Chapter 11 Practice Test. Homework: Standards Review 1-14 pp.369-370 + Standards Assessment 1-7 p.371. |
22 1-3-5 Test on Constitutional Protections 1-20 Chapter 11 Exam. STAR review short films 5-8 Do Not Click on this Secret Link. Chapter 12 & 13 Puzzle
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27 1-3-5 The South: Growth of the Cotton Industry. Civil War in a nutshell Notes. Civil War Film Homework: Section 12.1 1-4 p.381+ Study Guide 1-5. Chart 12.1
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28 2-4-6 The South: Growth of the Cotton Industry. Civil War in a nutshell Notes. Civil War Film Homework: Section 12.1 1-4 p.381+ Study Guide 1-5. Chart 12.1
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29 1-3-5 Test on Constitutional Protections 1-30 Homework: Section 12.2 1-3 p.385, Study Guide questions 6, 7, & 8, Chart 12.2 Chart 12.2
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30 2-4-6 Test on Constitutional Protections 1-30 Homework: Section 12.2 1-3 p.385, Study Guide questions 6, 7, & 8, Chart 12.2 Chart 12.2
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4 1-3-5 S T A R T E S T I NG (Tuesday – Friday) Plantations, The Slave System and Slave Uprisings. class work: Section 12.3 1-5 p.391, Chart 12.3,Study Guide 9-13 Chart 12.3Note All Work During STAR Week Will Be Done in Class, No Homework.
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Click Here to learn more about Cinco de Mayo S T A R T E S T I NG (Tuesday – Friday) Plantations, The Slave System and Slave Uprisings. class work: Section 12.3 1-5 p.391, Chart 12.3,Study Guide 9-13 Chart 12.3Note All Work During STAR Week Will Be Done in Class, No Homework.
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