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Mr. Johnson’s Lesson Plan 4/17/17 – 4/21/17

8th American History

DAY OF THE WEEK:

IN-CLASS/ASSIGNMENTS

Monday

·         No School…Easter Break!

Tuesday

 

Students will review and prepare for the Chapter 11 Test on Tuesday.

·         Bellwork

·         Correct Chapter 11.3 GR

·         Gather all materials for Test on Wednesday

·         Review game

·         Assignment: Study for Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday

Wednesday

 

Students will be assessed over what they learned in Chapter 11.

·         Bellwork

·         Study for five minutes with a partner

·         Chapter 11 Test

·         If you finish early, make sure you have something to work on (do not rush through the test)

·         Assignment: No assignment

Thursday

 

Students will compare and contrast education, suffrage, and abolitionist changes prior to the Civil War.

·         Bellwork

·         Hand back Ch. 11 Test

·         Hand out Chapter 15-17 packet

·         Education, women’s suffrage, and abolitionist (Chapter 14)

·         Horace Mann document

·         Assignment: No assignment

Friday

 

Students will be able to explain why the North and South keep dividing

·         Bellwork

·         Finish Chapter 14 information – discuss Horace Mann document

·         Begin 15.1 PPT notes: “Growing Tensions Between North and South” (pg. 441-445)

·         Work on definitions

·         Assignment: No assignment

 

Mr. Johnson’s Lesson Plan 4/24/17 – 4/28/17

8th American History

DAY OF THE WEEK:

IN-CLASS/ASSIGNMENTS

Monday

 

Students will discuss in the 1850s that help create more tension between the North and the South.

·         Bellwork

·         Correct 15.1-2 Guided Reading

·         Begin 15.3 PPT FIB notes: “Slavery Dominates Politics”

·         (Possibility: slave state vs. free state debate)

·         Assignment: Chapter 15 Definitions due Wednesday (in folder before testing)

Tuesday

 

(Same as Monday)

·         Bellwork

·         Finish 15.3 PPT notes: “Slavery Dominates Politics”

·         15.3 Worksheet

·         Work on Definitions

·         Assignment: 15.3 Worksheet due Thursday, 15.4 Note Worksheet due Friday (possibly), and Chapter 15 Definitions due Wednesday (in folder before testing)

Wednesday

 

No social studies standards for this day.

·         Smarter Balanced Testing

·         Chapter 15 Definitions due Wednesday (in folder before testing)

·         Study Hall

Thursday

 

Students will analyze the impact of the 1860 election and how it becomes the fuse that ignites the South.

·         Bellwork

·         Hand back definitions

·         Correct 15.3 Worksheets

·         Allow time for students to work on 15.4 note/worksheet

·         Review for Chapter 15 Test

·         Assignment: 15.4 Note Worksheet due Monday and Chapter 15 Quiz on Monday

Friday

 

No social studies standards for this day.

·         Smarter Balanced Testing

·         Study Hall

·         Assignment: 15.4 Note Worksheet due Monday and Chapter 15 Quiz on Monday

 

Mr. Johnson’s Lesson Plan 5/1/17 – 5/5/17

8th American History

DAY OF THE WEEK:

IN-CLASS/ASSIGNMENTS

Monday

 

Student will be assessed over what they learned in Chapter 15.

·         Bellwork

·         Chapter 15 Quiz

·         (Make sure you have something to work on, if you finish the test early, do not rush through the Test)

·         Work on Chapter 16 Definitions

·         Fort Sumter video clip:

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3IwgtrMKKM;

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RSwONm4Krk; and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9p7V7GrHjE;  

·         Assignment: No assignment

Tuesday

 

Students will compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of both the North and the South.

·         Bellwork

·         Hand back Ch. 15 Quiz

·         Finish videos from Monday

·         North and South map (compare maps on pg. 467 and 457)

·         Discuss possible advantages in which one has more

·         Advantages and disadvantages of the North and South handout

·         Begin 16.1 PPT notes: “War Erupts” (pg. 465-469)

·         Assignment: Soldier stories for Friday

Wednesday

 

Students will compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of both the North and the South.

·         Bellwork

·         16.1 PPT notes: “War Erupts”

·         16.1 Worksheet (possibly)

·         Work on definitions

·         Assignment: 16.1 Worksheet due Thursday and Soldier stories for Friday

Thursday

 

Students will identify the hardships of military life during the Civil War.

·         Bellwork

·         Correct 16.1 Worksheet

·         Begin 16.2 PPT notes: Life in the Army

·         Work on definitions

·         Assignment:  Soldiers stories for Friday and 16.2-3 due Monday

Friday

 

Same as Thursday

·         Bellwork

·         Civil War rations

·         Discuss and eat rations

·         Soldiers stories (for bonus points)

·         Work on 16.2-3 Worksheet

·         Assignment: 16.2-3 Worksheet due Monday (if 16.2 notes are completed)

 

Mr. Johnson’s Lesson Plan 5/8/17 – 5/12/17

8th American History

DAY OF THE WEEK:

IN-CLASS/ASSIGNMENTS

Monday

 

Students will be able to identify why the Civil War is dragging on and explain why after two years, neither side has gained a decisive victory.

·         Bellwork

·         Correct 16.2-3 Worksheet

·         Begin 16.3 notes: “No End in Sight” (pg. 477-481)

·         Videos, questions, pictures

·         Continue working on 16.2-3 worksheet

·         Finish worksheet in packets

·         Definitions due Tuesday

·         Assignment: Definitions due Tuesday and Chapter 16Test on Wednesday

Tuesday

 

Same as Monday.

 

·         Bellwork

·         Finish 16.3 notes: “No End in Sight”

·         Correct Definitions and review for test

·         Assignment: Chapter 16 Test on Wednesday

Wednesday

 

Students will be assessed over what they learned in Chapter 16.

·         Bellwork

·         Chapter 16 Test

·         Emancipation Proclamation handout and questions

·         Assignment: EP questions due Thursday/Hand in Definitions next Wednesday

Thursday

 

Students will identify the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation and the impact the war had on society in the North and South.

·         Bellwork

·         Hand back Chapter 16 Quiz

·         Read/Discuss Emancipation Proclamation and 17.1 Questions (pg. 487-490)

·         17.2 notes: “How War Affects Society” (pg. 491-495)

·         Assignment: Answer 17.1 Questions for Wednesday, Hand in definitions next Tuesday, Chapter 17 Quiz next Wednesday

Friday

 

Same as Thursday

·         Bellwork

·         Correct 17.1 questions

·          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25HHVDOaGeE

·         17.2 notes: “How War Affects Society” (pg. 491-495)

·         17.2 Worksheet

·         Assignment: Hand in definitions on Wednesday, 17.2 worksheet due Monday, Hand in definitions next Tuesday, Chapter 17 Quiz next Wednesday

 

Mr. Johnson’s Lesson Plan 5/15/17 – 5/19/17

8th American History

DAY OF THE WEEK:

IN-CLASS/ASSIGNMENTS

Monday

 

Students will evaluate how the North won the Civil War.

·         Bellwork

·         Begin/Finish 17.3 PPT notes: “The North Wins” (pg. 496-503)

·         17.2-3 Guided Reading

·         Review Chapter 17 Test

·         Assignment: 17.2-3 GR due Tuesday, Ch. 15-17 definitions due Wednesday, Ch. 17 Test on Wednesday

Tuesday - Thursday

 

Students will discuss the impacts of the war on society and what would need to be done afterwards.

·         Bellwork

·         Ch. 17 Test

·         Finish discussing the end of the war and what is next for the Union

·         Hand in books

·         Begin Movie – Glory

·         Assignment: No assignment

Friday

 

No social studies standards for today.

·         Bellwork

·         Last Day of School!...fun/awards/game day

·         Assignment: Have a great summer!

 

***Weekly lesson plans are subject to change by the instructor.***

Questions? Please email Mr. Johnson at andrew.r.johnson@k12.sd.us