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Monday, March 12, 2012

Firchau: Social Studies (Week of March 12)

This week we will continue exploring to the Colonial American issue of whether or not to declare 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
independence
Loyalist
Patriot
Neutralist
traitors

MONDAY
• Discuss Loyalist motivations and arguments
• Complete ISN, pg. 44

TUESDAY
• Discuss learning targets; Ask, "Why?"
• Review ISN activity
• Read and discuss History Alive! sections 11.6 - 11.8, take notes,
• Study notes and the key terms/ideas of chapter.

WEDNESDAY
• Review ISN activities
• Complete ISN activity,pg. 45

THURSDAY
• Introduce Patriot/Loyalist debate
• Teams created 
• Work together in groups preparing for debate

FRIDAY
• Debate preparation