Lessons for the week of April 22-26, 2024
Monday, 4/22:
The students will be given a Reform Era topic on which to present:
-The Abolition of Slavery.
-Women's Rights
-Education Reform
-Prison/Asylum Reform
Tuesday, 4/23:
The students will work on their Reform Era Presentations.
-Research
-Canva Posters
Wednesday, 4/24:
The students will work on their Reform Era Presentations.
-Research
-Canva Posters
-Note Cards
Thursdsay, 4/25:
The students will take the Social Studies M-STEP test in the computer lab.
Friday, 4/26:
The students will work with the Arts teachers on Wonka, Jr. projects.
The students will be given a Reform Era topic on which to present:
-The Abolition of Slavery.
-Women's Rights
-Education Reform
-Prison/Asylum Reform
Tuesday, 4/23:
The students will work on their Reform Era Presentations.
-Research
-Canva Posters
Wednesday, 4/24:
The students will work on their Reform Era Presentations.
-Research
-Canva Posters
-Note Cards
Thursdsay, 4/25:
The students will take the Social Studies M-STEP test in the computer lab.
Friday, 4/26:
The students will work with the Arts teachers on Wonka, Jr. projects.
Lessons for the week of April 15-19, 2024
Monday, 4/15:
The students will complete the notes on the Industrial Revolution in the north.
The students will review the study guide for Friday's quiz.
Tuesday, 4/16:
No school. Special Election Day.
Wednesday, 4/17:
The students will take practice a M-STEP quiz.
The students will read sources about textile workers known as the "Mill Girls."
The students will begin to research the roles for a contract negotiation.
Thursday, 4/18:
The students will take part in labor contract negotiation.
The students will play the role of the workers or management to try to get the best contract.
Friday, 4/19:
The students will take a quiz life in the Northern and Southern states before the Civil War.
The students will complete the notes on the Industrial Revolution in the north.
The students will review the study guide for Friday's quiz.
Tuesday, 4/16:
No school. Special Election Day.
Wednesday, 4/17:
The students will take practice a M-STEP quiz.
The students will read sources about textile workers known as the "Mill Girls."
The students will begin to research the roles for a contract negotiation.
Thursday, 4/18:
The students will take part in labor contract negotiation.
The students will play the role of the workers or management to try to get the best contract.
Friday, 4/19:
The students will take a quiz life in the Northern and Southern states before the Civil War.
Lessons for the week of April 8-12, 2024
Monday, 4/8:
Half Day. Eclipse Day!
The students will rehearse for Willy Wonka.
Tuesday, 4/9:
The students will complete notes and readings on life in the American South.
-Nat Turners Rebellion.
-The Slave Codes.
Wednesday, 4/10:
Half Day. District PSAT testing.
Thursday, 4/11:
The students will take a practice test for the Social Studies M-STEP.
The students will take part in a code-breaking activity.
Friday, 4/12:
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week" activity.
The students will take notes on the steam engine, mass production, interchangeable parts.
Half Day. Eclipse Day!
The students will rehearse for Willy Wonka.
Tuesday, 4/9:
The students will complete notes and readings on life in the American South.
-Nat Turners Rebellion.
-The Slave Codes.
Wednesday, 4/10:
Half Day. District PSAT testing.
Thursday, 4/11:
The students will take a practice test for the Social Studies M-STEP.
The students will take part in a code-breaking activity.
Friday, 4/12:
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week" activity.
The students will take notes on the steam engine, mass production, interchangeable parts.
Lessons for the week of April 1-5, 2024
Monday, 4/1:
Social Studies Olympiad work day.
The students will work on completing their MSSO projects.
Tuesday, 4/2:
FINAL Social Studies Olympiad work day.
The students will complete their MSSO projects.
Wednesday, 4/3:
Michigan Social Studies Olympiad projects due!
The students will present, discuss, and vote on all the SSO projects.
Thursday, 4/4:
The students will answer review questions for the Social Studies M-Step test.
The students will analyze graphs, statistics, and maps related to slavery in the
American southern states.
Friday, 4/5:
The students will take part in a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will take notes on life and culture in the American south.
The students will read and analyze runaway slave advertisements.
Social Studies Olympiad work day.
The students will work on completing their MSSO projects.
Tuesday, 4/2:
FINAL Social Studies Olympiad work day.
The students will complete their MSSO projects.
Wednesday, 4/3:
Michigan Social Studies Olympiad projects due!
The students will present, discuss, and vote on all the SSO projects.
Thursday, 4/4:
The students will answer review questions for the Social Studies M-Step test.
The students will analyze graphs, statistics, and maps related to slavery in the
American southern states.
Friday, 4/5:
The students will take part in a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will take notes on life and culture in the American south.
The students will read and analyze runaway slave advertisements.
Lessons for the week of March 18-22, 2024
Monday, 3/18:
-The students will review the term "Manifest Destiny."
-The students take notes on the California Gold Rush.
-The students will play a game called "Strike it Rich!"
-The students will analyze the painting "American Progress."
Tuesday, 3/19:
-The students will take part in an adventure game about the Oregon Trail.
Wednesday, 3/20:
-The students will work on the Social Studies Olympiad projects.
Thursday, 3/21:
The students will take notes on the politics of Manifest Destiny.
-The presidency of James K. Polk.
-The Mexican-American War.
-The Compromise of 1850.
The students will take a quiz on "Westward Expansion."
Friday, 3/22:
The students will take part in "Game Day" sponsored by the PTO.
-The students will review the term "Manifest Destiny."
-The students take notes on the California Gold Rush.
-The students will play a game called "Strike it Rich!"
-The students will analyze the painting "American Progress."
Tuesday, 3/19:
-The students will take part in an adventure game about the Oregon Trail.
Wednesday, 3/20:
-The students will work on the Social Studies Olympiad projects.
Thursday, 3/21:
The students will take notes on the politics of Manifest Destiny.
-The presidency of James K. Polk.
-The Mexican-American War.
-The Compromise of 1850.
The students will take a quiz on "Westward Expansion."
Friday, 3/22:
The students will take part in "Game Day" sponsored by the PTO.
Lessons for the week of March 11-15, 2024
Monday, 3/11:
The students "act out" a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will watch a TED Ed video about a mock trial of Andrew Jackson.
The students will select characters and prepare for an impeachment trial for Jackson.
Tuesday, 3/12:
The students will participate in the impeachment of Andrew Jackson.
The students will act as witnesses to speak against or in favor of Jackson.
The students will vote on Jackson's impeachment.
Wednesday, 3/13:
The students will work on Social Studies Olympiad projects.
The students will meet with Mr. Mutschler to show their progress.
Thursday, 3/14:
Half-Day, Hours 4-6.
The students will go to "Game Day" or rehearse Willy Wonka.
Friday, 3/15:
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week" activity.
The students will define and discuss "Manifest Destiny."
The students will analyze an advertising poster on the Pony Express.
The students "act out" a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will watch a TED Ed video about a mock trial of Andrew Jackson.
The students will select characters and prepare for an impeachment trial for Jackson.
Tuesday, 3/12:
The students will participate in the impeachment of Andrew Jackson.
The students will act as witnesses to speak against or in favor of Jackson.
The students will vote on Jackson's impeachment.
Wednesday, 3/13:
The students will work on Social Studies Olympiad projects.
The students will meet with Mr. Mutschler to show their progress.
Thursday, 3/14:
Half-Day, Hours 4-6.
The students will go to "Game Day" or rehearse Willy Wonka.
Friday, 3/15:
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week" activity.
The students will define and discuss "Manifest Destiny."
The students will analyze an advertising poster on the Pony Express.
Lessons for the week of March 4-8, 2024
Monday, 3/4:
The students will engage in a review of last week.
The students will have a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will take notes on the popularity of Andrew Jackson.
Tuesday, 3/5:
The students will define a "tariff."
The students will watch a video on the "Tariff of Abominations."
The students will assess the "Nullification Crisis" with a station activity.
Wednesday, 3/6:
The students will work on the Social Studies Olympiad project.
All students will make their final topic selection.
All students will make their final project decision.
All students will conduct research on their topic.
Thursday, 3/7:
The students will have a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will take notes on the "Bank War."
The students will analyze a visual image about Andrew Jackson.
Friday, 3/8:
The students will read about Andrew Jackson's role in the "Indian Removal Act."
The students will read about the forced journey of the Cherokee people on the Trail of Tears.
The students will engage in a review of last week.
The students will have a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will take notes on the popularity of Andrew Jackson.
Tuesday, 3/5:
The students will define a "tariff."
The students will watch a video on the "Tariff of Abominations."
The students will assess the "Nullification Crisis" with a station activity.
Wednesday, 3/6:
The students will work on the Social Studies Olympiad project.
All students will make their final topic selection.
All students will make their final project decision.
All students will conduct research on their topic.
Thursday, 3/7:
The students will have a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will take notes on the "Bank War."
The students will analyze a visual image about Andrew Jackson.
Friday, 3/8:
The students will read about Andrew Jackson's role in the "Indian Removal Act."
The students will read about the forced journey of the Cherokee people on the Trail of Tears.
Lessons for the week of February 26-March 1, 2024
Monday, 2/26:
The students will have a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week" discussion.
The students will read and discuss technological change in the early 1800s.
Tuesday, 2/27:
No school. Election day.
Wednesday, 2/28:
The students will present their "Black History Month" projects.
The students will work on their Social Studies Olympiad Projects.
Thursday, 2/29:
The students will work on their dances for the Dance Gala.
Friday, 3/1:
The students will read and discuss a second technological change in the early 1800s.
The students will examine and analyze artwork from the "Hudson River School."
The students will learn about how Westward Expansion related to American slavery.
The students will learn and sing "The Henry Clay Song."
The students will have a "Storytime with Mr. Mutschler" activity.
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week" discussion.
The students will read and discuss technological change in the early 1800s.
Tuesday, 2/27:
No school. Election day.
Wednesday, 2/28:
The students will present their "Black History Month" projects.
The students will work on their Social Studies Olympiad Projects.
Thursday, 2/29:
The students will work on their dances for the Dance Gala.
Friday, 3/1:
The students will read and discuss a second technological change in the early 1800s.
The students will examine and analyze artwork from the "Hudson River School."
The students will learn about how Westward Expansion related to American slavery.
The students will learn and sing "The Henry Clay Song."
Lessons for the week of February 12-16, 2024
Monday, 2/12:
The students will take notes and complete a map activity on the War of 1812.
The students will be assigned a character to portray for a "War of 1812" reunion dinner
party.
Tuesday, 2/13:
The students will review the Jeffersonian Era:
-The Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Impressment, the Embargo, and the War of
1812.
The students will work on their "War of 1812" dinner party reunion character biography.
Wednesday, 2/14:
The students will begin work on the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad.
The theme is "Risk Takes and Change Makers."
The students will work on their Black History Month project.
Thursday, 2/15:
The students will take part in a War of 1812 Dinner Party Reunion.
The students will bring their character's biography.
The students will interview five other characters for their opinion about the war.
The students will write what they think is the legacy of the War of 1812.
Friday, 2/16:
Half Day. AM students only.
The students will prepare for the Dance Gala.
The students will take notes and complete a map activity on the War of 1812.
The students will be assigned a character to portray for a "War of 1812" reunion dinner
party.
Tuesday, 2/13:
The students will review the Jeffersonian Era:
-The Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Impressment, the Embargo, and the War of
1812.
The students will work on their "War of 1812" dinner party reunion character biography.
Wednesday, 2/14:
The students will begin work on the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad.
The theme is "Risk Takes and Change Makers."
The students will work on their Black History Month project.
Thursday, 2/15:
The students will take part in a War of 1812 Dinner Party Reunion.
The students will bring their character's biography.
The students will interview five other characters for their opinion about the war.
The students will write what they think is the legacy of the War of 1812.
Friday, 2/16:
Half Day. AM students only.
The students will prepare for the Dance Gala.
Lessons for the week of February 5-9, 2024
Monday, 2/5:
The students will complete a mapping activity about the Louisiana Purchase.
The students will add the journey of Lewis and Clark to the map.
The students will read about the journey of Lewis and Clark.
Tuesday, 2/6:
The students will watch a movie on the journey of Lewis and Clark.
Wednesday, 2/7:
The students will begin work on the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad.
The theme is "Risk Takes and Change Makers."
Thursday, 2/8:
The students will complete notes on the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
The students will define and discuss the issue of "impressment."
The students will take notes on the "Embargo Act."
The students will analyze a political cartoon.
Friday, 2/9:
The students will watch a music video on the War of 1812.
The students will complete a mapping activity on the War of 1812.
The students will complete a mapping activity about the Louisiana Purchase.
The students will add the journey of Lewis and Clark to the map.
The students will read about the journey of Lewis and Clark.
Tuesday, 2/6:
The students will watch a movie on the journey of Lewis and Clark.
Wednesday, 2/7:
The students will begin work on the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad.
The theme is "Risk Takes and Change Makers."
Thursday, 2/8:
The students will complete notes on the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
The students will define and discuss the issue of "impressment."
The students will take notes on the "Embargo Act."
The students will analyze a political cartoon.
Friday, 2/9:
The students will watch a music video on the War of 1812.
The students will complete a mapping activity on the War of 1812.
Lessons for the week of January 29-February 2, 2024
Monday, 1/29:
The students will present on their "Political Party" at the "Political Convention."
Hamiltonian Federalists vs. Jeffersonian Republicans.
Tuesday, 1/30:
No school today. Special election held.
Wednesday,1/31:
The students will watch their "Election of 1800" music video.
The students will review the Federalist vs. Republicans.
The students will review the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington's Farewell, and the Alien and
Sedition Acts.
Thursday, 2/1:
The students will take a quiz on the Federalists and Republicans, Washington's Farewell,
and Alien and Sedition Acts.
The students will get new workbooks.
The students will take notes on the real election of 1800.
The students will take notes on the early presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
Friday, 2/2:
The students will read about the Louisiana Purchase.
The students will create a map about the expansion of the United States.
The students will preview the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad topic.
The students will present on their "Political Party" at the "Political Convention."
Hamiltonian Federalists vs. Jeffersonian Republicans.
Tuesday, 1/30:
No school today. Special election held.
Wednesday,1/31:
The students will watch their "Election of 1800" music video.
The students will review the Federalist vs. Republicans.
The students will review the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington's Farewell, and the Alien and
Sedition Acts.
Thursday, 2/1:
The students will take a quiz on the Federalists and Republicans, Washington's Farewell,
and Alien and Sedition Acts.
The students will get new workbooks.
The students will take notes on the real election of 1800.
The students will take notes on the early presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
Friday, 2/2:
The students will read about the Louisiana Purchase.
The students will create a map about the expansion of the United States.
The students will preview the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad topic.
Lessons for the week of January 22-26, 2024
Monday, 1/22:
The students will research the Hamiltonian Federalists and the Jeffersonian Republicans.
The students will prepare for Wednesday's "Political Party."
Tuesday, 1/23:
The students will have a work day to create items for Wednesday's "Political Party."
-The students will create posters, speeches, slogans, etc...
Wednesday, 1/24:
The students will take part in a "Political Party."
-The Hamiltonian Federalists vs. the Jeffersonian Republicans.
Thursday, 1/25:
The students will read, highlight, and identify the key elements of George Washinton's
Farewell Address.
The students will assess whether or not the USA has followed George Washington's advice.
Friday, 1/26:
The students will read about the "XYZ Affair" and the "Alien and Sedition Acts."
The students will write about their opinion of the Alien and Sedition acts.
The students will research the Hamiltonian Federalists and the Jeffersonian Republicans.
The students will prepare for Wednesday's "Political Party."
Tuesday, 1/23:
The students will have a work day to create items for Wednesday's "Political Party."
-The students will create posters, speeches, slogans, etc...
Wednesday, 1/24:
The students will take part in a "Political Party."
-The Hamiltonian Federalists vs. the Jeffersonian Republicans.
Thursday, 1/25:
The students will read, highlight, and identify the key elements of George Washinton's
Farewell Address.
The students will assess whether or not the USA has followed George Washington's advice.
Friday, 1/26:
The students will read about the "XYZ Affair" and the "Alien and Sedition Acts."
The students will write about their opinion of the Alien and Sedition acts.
Lessons for the week of January 15-19, 2024
Monday, 1/15:
No School. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Tuesday, 1/16:
The students will take notes on the cabinet of President George Washington.
The students will take notes on the precedents set by George Washington.
Wednesday, 1/17:
The students will take notes on the differences between the Hamiltonian Federalists and
the Jeffersonian Republicans.
The students will listen to "Cabinet Battle #1" from "Hamilton" about the division between
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
Thursday, 1/18:
The students will listen to "The Room Where it Happens" from "Hamilton" about the deal
made between Jefferson and Hamilton about Hamilton's financial plan and the location
of the new capital city.
The students will read about the "Whiskey Rebellion" and the consequences of it.
Friday, 1/19:
The students will review the terms and concepts learned during the week.
The students will be placed into groups and assigned a "Political Party" assignment:
The students will represent and promote the values and ideas of the Jeffersonian
Republicans and the Hamiltonian Federalists.
No School. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Tuesday, 1/16:
The students will take notes on the cabinet of President George Washington.
The students will take notes on the precedents set by George Washington.
Wednesday, 1/17:
The students will take notes on the differences between the Hamiltonian Federalists and
the Jeffersonian Republicans.
The students will listen to "Cabinet Battle #1" from "Hamilton" about the division between
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
Thursday, 1/18:
The students will listen to "The Room Where it Happens" from "Hamilton" about the deal
made between Jefferson and Hamilton about Hamilton's financial plan and the location
of the new capital city.
The students will read about the "Whiskey Rebellion" and the consequences of it.
Friday, 1/19:
The students will review the terms and concepts learned during the week.
The students will be placed into groups and assigned a "Political Party" assignment:
The students will represent and promote the values and ideas of the Jeffersonian
Republicans and the Hamiltonian Federalists.
Lessons for the week of January 8-12, 2024
Monday, 1/8:
The students will review the midterm exam.
The students will audition for parts in "The Election of 1800."
Tuesday, 1/9:
The students will rehearse "The Election of 1800."
Wednesday, 1/10:
The students will perform and shoot "The Election of 1800."
Thursday, 1/11:
The students will perform and shoot "The Election of 1800."
Friday, 1/12:
Half Day. Hours 4, 5, 6.
The students will work with Mrs. Withrow on their upcoming concert.
The students will review the midterm exam.
The students will audition for parts in "The Election of 1800."
Tuesday, 1/9:
The students will rehearse "The Election of 1800."
Wednesday, 1/10:
The students will perform and shoot "The Election of 1800."
Thursday, 1/11:
The students will perform and shoot "The Election of 1800."
Friday, 1/12:
Half Day. Hours 4, 5, 6.
The students will work with Mrs. Withrow on their upcoming concert.
Lessons for the week of January 1-5, 2024
Monday, 1/1: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
No School.
Tuesday, 1/2: BREAK
No School.
Wednesday, 1/3: WELCOME BACK!
The students will begin preparations for the "Election of 1800" whole grade video
project.
Thursday, 1/4:
The students will make props for the "Election of 1800" video project.
The students taking the exam will review all exam material.
Friday, 1/5:
The students making up the exam will take the exam.
The students will take a field trip to see "Wonka" at the movies.
No School.
Tuesday, 1/2: BREAK
No School.
Wednesday, 1/3: WELCOME BACK!
The students will begin preparations for the "Election of 1800" whole grade video
project.
Thursday, 1/4:
The students will make props for the "Election of 1800" video project.
The students taking the exam will review all exam material.
Friday, 1/5:
The students making up the exam will take the exam.
The students will take a field trip to see "Wonka" at the movies.
Lessons for the week of December 11-15, 2023
Monday, 12/11:
The students will review all visual resources in the study guide.
The students will have time to review the study guide in groups.
Tuesday, 12/12:
The students will review all powers and checks and balances of the three branches.
The students will review the rights in the Bill of Rights.
The students will have time to review the study guide in groups.
Wednesday, 12/13:
The students will complete a flash card review of key terms.
The students will fill in the missing pieces of the Constitution tree.
The students will play Review Bingo.
Thursday, 12/14:
The students will take the first semester midterm exam.
Friday, 12/15:
The students will engage in a GO Comedy in-school field trip.
The students will review all visual resources in the study guide.
The students will have time to review the study guide in groups.
Tuesday, 12/12:
The students will review all powers and checks and balances of the three branches.
The students will review the rights in the Bill of Rights.
The students will have time to review the study guide in groups.
Wednesday, 12/13:
The students will complete a flash card review of key terms.
The students will fill in the missing pieces of the Constitution tree.
The students will play Review Bingo.
Thursday, 12/14:
The students will take the first semester midterm exam.
Friday, 12/15:
The students will engage in a GO Comedy in-school field trip.
Lessons for the week of December 4-8, 2023
Monday, 12/4:
The students will take notes on the Separation of Powers and the Checks and Balances in
the Constitution.
The students will get a study guide for the Midterm Exam.
Tuesday, 12/5:
The students will visit the "Constitution Tree" and label the Separation of Powers and
Checks and Balances.
The students will create and review flashcards about Constitutional terms.
Wednesday, 12/6:
The students will begin the "Democracy Draft."
The students will take notes on all the rights in the Bill of Rights.
Thursday, 12/7:
In teams, the students will create "wish lists" for their "Democracy Draft."
The students will create all document used in preparation for the draft.
Friday, 12/8:
The students will conduct the "Democracy Draft."
The students will select the best possible CDVs and Amendments.
The students will take notes on the Separation of Powers and the Checks and Balances in
the Constitution.
The students will get a study guide for the Midterm Exam.
Tuesday, 12/5:
The students will visit the "Constitution Tree" and label the Separation of Powers and
Checks and Balances.
The students will create and review flashcards about Constitutional terms.
Wednesday, 12/6:
The students will begin the "Democracy Draft."
The students will take notes on all the rights in the Bill of Rights.
Thursday, 12/7:
In teams, the students will create "wish lists" for their "Democracy Draft."
The students will create all document used in preparation for the draft.
Friday, 12/8:
The students will conduct the "Democracy Draft."
The students will select the best possible CDVs and Amendments.
Lessons for the week of November 27-December 1, 2023
Monday, 11/27:
The students will take notes on the Constitutional Convention on page 26.
The students will interpret the political cartoon on page 26.
The students will be assigned the "What Were They Thinking?" project on pages 30-32.
Tuesday, 11/28:
The students will watch a video on the Preamble of the Constitution.
The students will break down the words of the Preamble on page 34.
The students will have in-class work time for the "What Were They Thinking?" project.
Wednesday, 11/29:
The students will play "Preamble Scramble" for prizes!
The students will take notes on the Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances on
page 35.
The students will have in-class work time for the "What Were They Thinking?" project.
Thursday, 11/30:
The students will summarize a reading section on pages 37-40.
The students will share what they summarized with the class.
The students will have in-class work time for the "What Were They Thinking?" project.
Friday, 12/1:
The "What Were They Thinking?" projects are due and will be presented.
The students will review the checks and balances and separation of powers.
The students will take part in a challenge about the Bill of Rights.
The students will take notes on the Constitutional Convention on page 26.
The students will interpret the political cartoon on page 26.
The students will be assigned the "What Were They Thinking?" project on pages 30-32.
Tuesday, 11/28:
The students will watch a video on the Preamble of the Constitution.
The students will break down the words of the Preamble on page 34.
The students will have in-class work time for the "What Were They Thinking?" project.
Wednesday, 11/29:
The students will play "Preamble Scramble" for prizes!
The students will take notes on the Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances on
page 35.
The students will have in-class work time for the "What Were They Thinking?" project.
Thursday, 11/30:
The students will summarize a reading section on pages 37-40.
The students will share what they summarized with the class.
The students will have in-class work time for the "What Were They Thinking?" project.
Friday, 12/1:
The "What Were They Thinking?" projects are due and will be presented.
The students will review the checks and balances and separation of powers.
The students will take part in a challenge about the Bill of Rights.
Lessons for the week of November 20-24, 2023
Monday, 11/20:
The students will take part in an interactive program called "Vote with the Delegates."
The students will take notes on the beliefs and policies of the Founders at the
Constitutional Convention.
Tuesday, 11/21:
Half Day. PM Classes only.
The students will write thank you letters to veterans, active military, and first responders.
Wednesday, 11/22:
No School. Thanksgiving Break.
Thursday, 11/23:
No School. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday, 11/24:
No School. Thanksgiving Break.
The students will take part in an interactive program called "Vote with the Delegates."
The students will take notes on the beliefs and policies of the Founders at the
Constitutional Convention.
Tuesday, 11/21:
Half Day. PM Classes only.
The students will write thank you letters to veterans, active military, and first responders.
Wednesday, 11/22:
No School. Thanksgiving Break.
Thursday, 11/23:
No School. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday, 11/24:
No School. Thanksgiving Break.
Lessons for the week of November 13-17, 2023
Monday, 11/13:
The students will analyze a political cartoon on page 11 of their workbook.
The students will examine and sort six documents related to the Articles of Confederation.
The students will review the requirements of a DBQ essay assignment on the Articles on
workbook pages 17-18.
Tuesday, 11/14:
The students will take the Xello test in the computer lab with Mrs. Vanderlinden.
The students will work on their DBQ essay on the Articles of Confederation.
Wednesday, 11/15:
The students will have a day to work on and revise their DBQ essays.
Thursday, 11/16:
The students will have one last chance to work on their DBQ essay.
The students will engage in a "Pic of the Week" on page 19.
Friday, 11/17:
DBQ essays on the Articles of Confederation are due.
The students will preview the Constitutional Convention on workbook pages 20-25.
The students will make a poster to outline the contributions of ten of the delegates.
The students will analyze a political cartoon on page 11 of their workbook.
The students will examine and sort six documents related to the Articles of Confederation.
The students will review the requirements of a DBQ essay assignment on the Articles on
workbook pages 17-18.
Tuesday, 11/14:
The students will take the Xello test in the computer lab with Mrs. Vanderlinden.
The students will work on their DBQ essay on the Articles of Confederation.
Wednesday, 11/15:
The students will have a day to work on and revise their DBQ essays.
Thursday, 11/16:
The students will have one last chance to work on their DBQ essay.
The students will engage in a "Pic of the Week" on page 19.
Friday, 11/17:
DBQ essays on the Articles of Confederation are due.
The students will preview the Constitutional Convention on workbook pages 20-25.
The students will make a poster to outline the contributions of ten of the delegates.
Lessons for the week of November 6-10, 2023
Monday, 11/6:
The students will debrief and discuss the Greenfield Village Field Trip.
The students will complete the "Making a Capital Decision" poster project.
The students will present and discuss their choice for national capital city.
Tuesday, 11/7:
No School. Election Day.
Wednesday, 11/8:
The students will take notes on the conditions, strengths, and weaknesses of the Articles
of Confederation.
The students will read "Desperate Debtors: The Story of Shays' Rebellion on pages 7-10.
Thursday, 11/9:
The students will debate whether Daniel Shays was a traitor or patriot.
The students will analyze a political cartoon on the Articles of Confederation on page 11.
Friday, 11/10:
Half Day. AM classes only.
The students will play "Review BINGO!"
The students will debrief and discuss the Greenfield Village Field Trip.
The students will complete the "Making a Capital Decision" poster project.
The students will present and discuss their choice for national capital city.
Tuesday, 11/7:
No School. Election Day.
Wednesday, 11/8:
The students will take notes on the conditions, strengths, and weaknesses of the Articles
of Confederation.
The students will read "Desperate Debtors: The Story of Shays' Rebellion on pages 7-10.
Thursday, 11/9:
The students will debate whether Daniel Shays was a traitor or patriot.
The students will analyze a political cartoon on the Articles of Confederation on page 11.
Friday, 11/10:
Half Day. AM classes only.
The students will play "Review BINGO!"
Lessons for the week of October 30-November 3, 2023
Monday, 10/30:
The students will continue 1776!
Tuesday, 10/31:
The students will finish and discuss the film 1776!
The students will receive a study guide for a test on early American History.
Wednesday, 11/1:
The students will review the test study guide.
The students will preview the sites they will visit at Greenfield Village.
Thursday, 11/2:
The students will review expectations for the field trip to Greenfield Village.
The students will take a practice test before next week's test on early American History.
Friday, 11/3:
The students will explore artifacts from early American history at Greenfield Village.
The students will continue 1776!
Tuesday, 10/31:
The students will finish and discuss the film 1776!
The students will receive a study guide for a test on early American History.
Wednesday, 11/1:
The students will review the test study guide.
The students will preview the sites they will visit at Greenfield Village.
Thursday, 11/2:
The students will review expectations for the field trip to Greenfield Village.
The students will take a practice test before next week's test on early American History.
Friday, 11/3:
The students will explore artifacts from early American history at Greenfield Village.
Lessons for the week of October 23-27, 2023
Monday, 10/23:
The students will read "Break-up Letters" in the style of the Declaration of Independence.
The students will emphasize key parts of the Declaration of Independence.
The students will hear a response from King George III.
Tuesday, 10/24:
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week."
The students will analyze a visual image.
The students will read excerpts from "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine.
Wednesday, 10/25:
The students will read and act of a scene from the movie, "1776!"
The students will begin to watch and take notes on the movie "1776!"
Thursday, 10/26:
Half Day, PM Classes only.
The students will engage in a teambuilding activity.
Friday, 10/27:
The students will continue to watch and take notes on "1776!"
The students will write "advice" to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, or Ben Franklin.
The students will read "Break-up Letters" in the style of the Declaration of Independence.
The students will emphasize key parts of the Declaration of Independence.
The students will hear a response from King George III.
Tuesday, 10/24:
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week."
The students will analyze a visual image.
The students will read excerpts from "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine.
Wednesday, 10/25:
The students will read and act of a scene from the movie, "1776!"
The students will begin to watch and take notes on the movie "1776!"
Thursday, 10/26:
Half Day, PM Classes only.
The students will engage in a teambuilding activity.
Friday, 10/27:
The students will continue to watch and take notes on "1776!"
The students will write "advice" to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, or Ben Franklin.
Lessons for the week of October 16-20, 2023
Monday, 10/16:
The students will read background of the "Triangular Trade" on workbook page 48.
The students will be put onto a team and make trades in the "Triangular Trade" activity.
The students will take part in the activity and then debrief the outcome.
Tuesday, 10/17:
The students will read about the Boston Massacre on workbook page 52.
The students will examine and analyze an engraving by Paul Revere of the "Boston
Massacre" on workbook page 53.
The students will read a background of the "Boston Massacre Trial" Activity.
The students will be assigned a character to play during the Mock Trial.
Wednesday, 10/18:
The students will prepare for the "Boston Massacre Trial."
The students will complete the evidence page and character pages.
Thursday, 10/19:
The students will take part in mock trial of the British soldiers in the Boston Massacre.
The students will bring their completed "Evidence Report" and "Character Page" to class.
The students are expected to act out the views and testimony of their character.
Evidence and Character pages collected and graded.
Friday, 10/20:
The students will watch a video about the Declaration of Independence.
The students will highlight the key parts of the Declaration.
The students will re-write the Declaration as a break-up letter to the King.
The students will read background of the "Triangular Trade" on workbook page 48.
The students will be put onto a team and make trades in the "Triangular Trade" activity.
The students will take part in the activity and then debrief the outcome.
Tuesday, 10/17:
The students will read about the Boston Massacre on workbook page 52.
The students will examine and analyze an engraving by Paul Revere of the "Boston
Massacre" on workbook page 53.
The students will read a background of the "Boston Massacre Trial" Activity.
The students will be assigned a character to play during the Mock Trial.
Wednesday, 10/18:
The students will prepare for the "Boston Massacre Trial."
The students will complete the evidence page and character pages.
Thursday, 10/19:
The students will take part in mock trial of the British soldiers in the Boston Massacre.
The students will bring their completed "Evidence Report" and "Character Page" to class.
The students are expected to act out the views and testimony of their character.
Evidence and Character pages collected and graded.
Friday, 10/20:
The students will watch a video about the Declaration of Independence.
The students will highlight the key parts of the Declaration.
The students will re-write the Declaration as a break-up letter to the King.
Lessons for the week of October 9-13, 2023
Monday, 10/9:
The students will watch a video introducing them to the Salem Witch Trials.
The students will read a story, "Madness in Massachusetts" on the Salem Witch Trials.
Tuesday, 10/10:
The students will take part in a station activity on the Salem Witch Trials.
The students will report back on what they found.
The students will debate and discuss their opinion on the reason for the witch hysteria.
Wednesday, 10/11:
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week" activity.
The students will discuss how the Salem Witch Trials relate to the Core Democratic Values.
The students will read and act out testimony from the actual Salem Witch Trials.
Thursday, 10/12:
Half Day. AM classes only.
The students will participate in a team-building activity.
Friday, 10/13:
The students will complete their study of the Salem Witch Trials with an activity called,
"Find the Witch!"
The students will watch a video introducing them to the Salem Witch Trials.
The students will read a story, "Madness in Massachusetts" on the Salem Witch Trials.
Tuesday, 10/10:
The students will take part in a station activity on the Salem Witch Trials.
The students will report back on what they found.
The students will debate and discuss their opinion on the reason for the witch hysteria.
Wednesday, 10/11:
The students will take part in a "Pic of the Week" activity.
The students will discuss how the Salem Witch Trials relate to the Core Democratic Values.
The students will read and act out testimony from the actual Salem Witch Trials.
Thursday, 10/12:
Half Day. AM classes only.
The students will participate in a team-building activity.
Friday, 10/13:
The students will complete their study of the Salem Witch Trials with an activity called,
"Find the Witch!"
Lessons for the week of October 2-6, 2023
Monday, 10/2:
The students will analyze a painting related to 17th Century American lifestyles.
The students will read, highlight, and discuss a story about religious freedom in Early
America.
Tuesday, 10/3:
The students will analyze the Mary Dyer story from the point of view of the different
characters.
The students will create a "character card" about one person from the Mary Dyer story.
Wednesday, 10/4:
The students will form groups and create a large map of the 13 Colonies.
The students will plan out an "agriculture map" of the colonies in 3D.
Thursday, 10/5:
The students will work on creating the 3D agriculture map with hot glue.
Friday, 10/6:
The students will finish their 3D agriculture maps.
The students will present their maps.
The students will review the map of the 13 Colonies.
The students will analyze a painting related to 17th Century American lifestyles.
The students will read, highlight, and discuss a story about religious freedom in Early
America.
Tuesday, 10/3:
The students will analyze the Mary Dyer story from the point of view of the different
characters.
The students will create a "character card" about one person from the Mary Dyer story.
Wednesday, 10/4:
The students will form groups and create a large map of the 13 Colonies.
The students will plan out an "agriculture map" of the colonies in 3D.
Thursday, 10/5:
The students will work on creating the 3D agriculture map with hot glue.
Friday, 10/6:
The students will finish their 3D agriculture maps.
The students will present their maps.
The students will review the map of the 13 Colonies.
Lessons for the week of September 25-29, 2023
Monday, 9/25:
The students will review and discuss the Jamestown One-Pagers they made last week.
The students will review for a quiz on the early American colonies.
They will create a study guide they can use on the quiz.
Tuesday, 9/26:
The students will take the "Early American Colonies Quiz."
The students will analyze two political cartoons related to the landing of the Pilgrims.
Wednesday, 9/27:
The students will analyze a visual image relating to the Pilgrims on page 30.
The students will read a background on the writing of the Mayflower Compact on page 29.
The students will analyze a primary source quote on page 29.
Thursday, 9/28:
The students will take part in the "Mayflower by the Numbers" activity on page 32.
The students will read and analyze the "Mayflower Compact" on page 31.
Friday, 9/29:
The students will learn about life in the 16th Century at the Renaissance Festival.
The students will review and discuss the Jamestown One-Pagers they made last week.
The students will review for a quiz on the early American colonies.
They will create a study guide they can use on the quiz.
Tuesday, 9/26:
The students will take the "Early American Colonies Quiz."
The students will analyze two political cartoons related to the landing of the Pilgrims.
Wednesday, 9/27:
The students will analyze a visual image relating to the Pilgrims on page 30.
The students will read a background on the writing of the Mayflower Compact on page 29.
The students will analyze a primary source quote on page 29.
Thursday, 9/28:
The students will take part in the "Mayflower by the Numbers" activity on page 32.
The students will read and analyze the "Mayflower Compact" on page 31.
Friday, 9/29:
The students will learn about life in the 16th Century at the Renaissance Festival.
Lessons for the week of September 18-22, 2023
Monday, 9/18:
The students will rank the Core Democratic Values in observance of "Constitution Day."
The students will read, highlight, and discuss an article on the Jamestown Colony.
The students will be assigned a "One-Pager" relating to the topic of the Jamestown Colony.
The students will preview the "Jamestown Conference" assignment.
Tuesday, 9/19:
The students will engage in a "Pic of the Week" activity.
The students will select a role to play in the "Jamestown Conference."
The students will research their character and work through the Jamestown documents.
Wednesday, 9/20:
The students will analyze a visual resource.
The students will decide how their character will respond to the "Jamestown Conference"
dilemma.
The students will work on the "Jamestown One-Pager."
Thursday, 9/21:
The students will work on the "Jamestown One-Pager."
The students will complete all the materials necessary for the "Jamestown Conference."
Friday, 9/22:
The Jamestown One-Pager is due. First assessment grade of the year.
The students will take part in the "Jamestown Conference."
The students will give input at the conference based on their character.
The students will vote on what their character would believe to be the best outcome.
The students will rank the Core Democratic Values in observance of "Constitution Day."
The students will read, highlight, and discuss an article on the Jamestown Colony.
The students will be assigned a "One-Pager" relating to the topic of the Jamestown Colony.
The students will preview the "Jamestown Conference" assignment.
Tuesday, 9/19:
The students will engage in a "Pic of the Week" activity.
The students will select a role to play in the "Jamestown Conference."
The students will research their character and work through the Jamestown documents.
Wednesday, 9/20:
The students will analyze a visual resource.
The students will decide how their character will respond to the "Jamestown Conference"
dilemma.
The students will work on the "Jamestown One-Pager."
Thursday, 9/21:
The students will work on the "Jamestown One-Pager."
The students will complete all the materials necessary for the "Jamestown Conference."
Friday, 9/22:
The Jamestown One-Pager is due. First assessment grade of the year.
The students will take part in the "Jamestown Conference."
The students will give input at the conference based on their character.
The students will vote on what their character would believe to be the best outcome.
Lessons for the week of September 11-15, 2023
Monday, 9/11:
The students will participate in a challenge about the meaning of last names on page 11.
The student will analyze two primary sources related to Christopher Columbus on page 10.
The students will preview the impact of "Columbian Exchange" on page 13.
Tuesday, 9/12:
The students will engage in a "Pic of the Week" discussion on page 12.
The students will analyze a poem of Columbian Exchange on page 14.
The students will analyze a visual image related to Columbian Exchange on page 15.
Wednesday, 9/13:
The students will identify Roanoke on a map.
The students will watch a preview video on the Roanoke Colony.
The students will read about the first English colony at Roanoke on page 16.
The students will take part in a station activity about the Mystery of the Roanoke Colony.
Thursday, 9/14:
The students will decide and write about which Roanoke theory they believe to be true.
The students will explain and defend their opinion on the fate of the Roanoke Colony.
Friday, 9/15:
The students will conclude the Roanoke activity.
The students will take part in a map activity on the English Colonies in the New World.
The students will read and analyze primary source quotes about "Virginia."
The students will participate in a challenge about the meaning of last names on page 11.
The student will analyze two primary sources related to Christopher Columbus on page 10.
The students will preview the impact of "Columbian Exchange" on page 13.
Tuesday, 9/12:
The students will engage in a "Pic of the Week" discussion on page 12.
The students will analyze a poem of Columbian Exchange on page 14.
The students will analyze a visual image related to Columbian Exchange on page 15.
Wednesday, 9/13:
The students will identify Roanoke on a map.
The students will watch a preview video on the Roanoke Colony.
The students will read about the first English colony at Roanoke on page 16.
The students will take part in a station activity about the Mystery of the Roanoke Colony.
Thursday, 9/14:
The students will decide and write about which Roanoke theory they believe to be true.
The students will explain and defend their opinion on the fate of the Roanoke Colony.
Friday, 9/15:
The students will conclude the Roanoke activity.
The students will take part in a map activity on the English Colonies in the New World.
The students will read and analyze primary source quotes about "Virginia."
Lessons for the week of September 4-8, 2023
Monday, 9/4:
NO SCHOOL. HAPPY LABOR DAY!
Tuesday, 9/5:
The students will rehearse basic classroom procedures.
The students will practice "Digging Deep" in Social Studies.
Wednesday, 9/6:
The students will review basic classroom rules and values.
The students will "Dig Deep" about Mr. Mutschler.
Thursday, 9/7:
The students will review other policies, procedures, and expectations.
The students will engage in a "Pic of the Week" discussion.
The students will decide what to pack on an ocean voyage of unknown length.
Friday, 9/8:
The students will defend their choices about what they brought on Columbus' voyage.
-Columbus assignment collected.
-Teacher/Student/Parent Expectation Sheet collected.
The students will examine and assess the impact of "Columbian Exchange."
NO SCHOOL. HAPPY LABOR DAY!
Tuesday, 9/5:
The students will rehearse basic classroom procedures.
The students will practice "Digging Deep" in Social Studies.
Wednesday, 9/6:
The students will review basic classroom rules and values.
The students will "Dig Deep" about Mr. Mutschler.
Thursday, 9/7:
The students will review other policies, procedures, and expectations.
The students will engage in a "Pic of the Week" discussion.
The students will decide what to pack on an ocean voyage of unknown length.
Friday, 9/8:
The students will defend their choices about what they brought on Columbus' voyage.
-Columbus assignment collected.
-Teacher/Student/Parent Expectation Sheet collected.
The students will examine and assess the impact of "Columbian Exchange."