Firchau: Social Studies (Week of March 19)

This week we will learn about the important events and documents that led to America gaining its independence from England.

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/CONCEPTS

Declaration of Independence
Second Continental Congress
Common Sense
militia
treason

MONDAY

• Discuss Patriot/Loyalist debate

• Reflection activity
• Read, discuss the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence
Assignment: Students are to rewrite the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence in their own words

TUESDAY

• View, discuss John Adams, "Independence
Assignment: take notes on vocabulary/concepts (see above)

WEDNESDAY
• Review learning targets; ask "Why?"

• Share, discuss interpretations of the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence

THURSDAY
• Review
• Read, discuss, notate section 12.1, 12.2 in History Alive!

FRIDAY

• Read, discuss, notate section 12.3 in History Alive!

• View Thomas Jefferson re-enactment