This week we will continue learning about the varied cultural groups of the west.
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
VOCABULARY/CONCEPTS
Chapter 17
pioneers
Mormons
Forty-Niners (note capitalization!)
Chinese immigrants
Mexicanos
Nez Perce
ranchos
claims
transcontinental
missionaries
yokes
MONDAY
• Review learning targets
• Review and discuss History Alive! sections 17.1 - 17.7
• Read and discuss History Alive! 17.6, 17.7, and 17.8
ASSIGNMENT: Complete ISN activity 17.6-17.8 and study for chapter 17 test (tomorrow)
TUESDAY
• Review
• Chapter 17 Unit Test
WEDNESDAY
• Introduce The Constitution• Discuss concept map and learning targets
• Introduce and discuss vocabulary
• Read and discuss History Alive! sections 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3
Ch. 14: The Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Convention
Constitution
branches
checks and balances
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
cabinet
treaty
impeachment
veto
unconstitutional
THURSDAY
• Review learning targets
• Read and discuss History Alive! 14.4, 14.5, and 14.6
FRIDAY
• Review learning targets
• "The Three Branches of The Federal Government" activity
MONDAY (May 14)
• Review learning targets
• Read and discuss History Alive! 14.7
• Review unit
TUESDAY
• Unit test over The Constitution
• Introduce The Bill of Rights
