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
• Review the context of the Declaration of Independence
• Read History Alive! 12.4, and 12.5, and discuss the cause and effects of writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence
ASSIGNMENT: Review History Alive! Ch. 12, "beef up" notes, complete ISN activities 12.4 and 12.5
*** TEST over section 12 will be on Thursday, April 5
TUESDAY
• Review
• Read History Alive! 12.6, and discuss the excerpts of the Declaration of Independence
• Complete ISN activity 12.6
Declaration of Independence
Glossary
Excerpt 1
dissolve end
bands ties
impel force
Excerpt 2
self-evident obvious
endow provide
unalienable not to be taken away
Excerpt 3
secure to make safe
institute establish
derive receive
just legal
consent agreement
alter change
abolish get rid of
Excerpt 4
usurpation illegal seizure of power
in direct object the goal of
tyranny government by an unjust ruler
submit present for judgment
candid fair
Excerpt 5
solemnly seriously
absolve freed from
allegiance loyalty
British crown British king
*** TEST over section 12 will be on Thursday, April 5
WEDNESDAY
• Review
• Share excerpts of the Declaration of Independence
*** TEST over section 12 will be on Thursday, April 5
THURSDAY
• Declaration of Independence UNIT TEST
*** TEST over section 12 today.
FRIDAY
• No school.
