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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Firchau: Social Studies (Week of February 20)

This week we will continue exploring the cultural of early America by looking at Williamsburg, Virginia. Education, government, the roles of women and men, religion, slavery, food, clothing, and shelter will be discussed. 


LEARNING TARGETS
Chronology
I can …
create time lines and identify possible relationships between events.

Settlement
I can …
... explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways.

... explain why European countries explored and colonized North America.

... describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture.

... explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain.

Growth
I can …
... explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States.

People in Societies
Cultures
I can …
... compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including:
a. Artistic expressions;
b. Religion;
c. Language;
d. Food;
e. Clothing;
f. Shelter

Interaction
I can ...
... Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery.


VOCABULARY
Williamsburg
government
culture
capital
capitol

Key concepts to think about ...
• Differences in the eduction of males and females
• What is the purpose of learning about Williamsburg, Virginia?
• The early government of Williamsburg
• The role of the tavern in colonial culture
• The experience of enslaved Africans in 
• How did colonists worship in Williamsburg?

MONDAY
• Presidents' day - no school

TUESDAY
• Review History Alive! section 9.1, 9.2, 9.3,  review ISN, complete ISN, section 9.2
• Read, discuss section 9.4, 9.5 complete ISN 
questions

 WEDNESDAY

• Review 
section 9.4, 9.5, review ISN
• Read, discuss section 9.6, 9.7, complete ISN
 

THURSDAY
• 
Review section 9.6, 9.7, review ISN
• Read, discuss section 9.8, 9.9, complete ISN
• Review

FRIDAY
• UNIT TEST, Colonial Williamsburg