Firchau: Social Studies (Week of December 12 & 19)

This week we will begin exploring the motivations behind European Exploration of the "New" World.

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.

MONDAY
Introduce and discuss Learning Targets (handout)

Chapter 5 vocabulary
conquistadors
Northwest Passage
contagious diseases
East Indies
colonies

Read and discuss the introduction to chapter 5.

Introduce and explain the Explorers Matrix on ISN page 20-21.

Assignment: Read History Alive! section 5.2, Christopher Columbus; complete matrix for Christopher Columbus.

TUESDAY
Review and discuss the Explorers Matrix: Columbus.

Read and discuss section 5.3 and 5.4: Cabot & Ponce de Leon

Assignment: Read History Alive! section 5.3 and 5.4, Cabot & Ponce de Leon; complete matrix for Cabot & Ponce de Leon.

WEDNESDAY
Review and discuss the Explorers Matrix: Cabot & Ponce de Leon.

Read and discuss section 5.5 and 5.6: Cortes and Cartier

Assignment: Read History Alive! section 5.5 and 5.6: Cortes and Cartier; complete matrix for Cortes and Cartier.

THURSDAY
Review and discuss the Explorers Matrix: Cortes and Cartier.

Read and discuss section 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9: Vasquez de Coronado, Hudson, and La Salle

Assignment: Read History Alive! section 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9: Vasquez de Coronado, Hudson, and La Salle; complete matrix for Vasquez de Coronado, Hudson, and La Salle.

FRIDAY
States Test: West #1

View Conquest of America: Henry Hudson
Complete analysis activity sheet

Students should begin reviewing all previous regions. 50 states tests will begin soon after break.

MONDAY (12.19)
Review European Exploration of the New World

TUESDAY (12.20)
European Exploration of the New World UNIT ASSESSMENT


WEDNESDAY (12.21)
Activities