January 27, 2012

Agenda for 01.27.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. Analyze maps, pictures, and first-hand accounts of Andersonville and draw conclusions about Andersonville prison in GA

2. Earned free time - 5 min outside or 5 min. of Sherman's March featurette (earned from sub on Wed.)

HW -

Andersonville questions - if not done!

Agenda for 01.26.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. Total War vortex "dumb-board" sort and turn in Sherman's Reflection questions Download TOTAL WAR

2.Warmup Download Andersonville

3. Analyze maps and draw inferences about the placement and purpose of Andersonville prison

HW -

NONE! Enjoy! : )

Agenda for 01.25.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. 7th only - Civil War Comprehension Check for classwork grade

2. View Part 3 of Sherman's March

3. Complete Sherman's Reflection and Analysis questions

4. IF TIME - Read Sherman's Georgia Sweetheart article - giving us another possible explanation of why Sherman spared Savannah, GA from destruction. : ) Ah...sweet amore!

HW -

Work on Sherman's Reflection and Analysis Handout (Questions 1-8): Download Sherman's March Reflection and Analysis - OL - DUE THURSDAY!

January 24, 2012

Agenda for 01.24.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. Warm-up (Download Warm-up for 1.24.12)

2. View Part 2 of Sherman's March

HW -

Work on Sherman's Reflection and Analysis Handout (Questions 1-8): Download Sherman's March Reflection and Analysis - OL - DUE THURSDAY!

January 23, 2012

Agenda for 1.23.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. Warm-up (Sherman’s March to the Sea has often been cited as one of the first examples of “total war” in US History. If you were asked what “total war” is, what would you say? Give one example of “total war” and one non-example of “total war.”)

2. Discuss expectations for Sherman's Reflection and Analysis questions Download Sherman's March Reflection and Analysis - OL

3. View Part 1 of Sherman's March

HW -

NONE

January 20, 2012

Agenda for 01.20.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. Warm-up Download Battles of the Civil War (Use slides 8-23)

2. Gather facts on Gettsburg, discuss key info., and create Tweet on the battle

3. View Lord of the Rings clip, and gather facts on Chickamauga, discuss key info., and create Tweet on the battle

HW -

1st per and 7th per = TWEETS, if not done

January 19, 2012

Agenda for 01.19.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. Warm-up Download Battles of the Civil War (1st few slides for warmup)

2. Share letters - scenario 1 or 2 - writing to Pres. Lincoln on the Emancipation Proclamation

3. Pull facts from textbook on Gettsburg and Chickamauga Download Battles of Gettysburg and Chickamauga

4. View and analyze Gettysburg and Chickamauga stats using flash interactive from History Channel on the 5 bloodiest battles of the Civil War: http://www.history.com/interactives/civil-war-150#/home

5. View Gettsburg video segment: http://www.history.com/videos/the-battle-of-gettysburg#the-battle-of-gettysburg

HW -

1st per and 7th per = NONE

January 18, 2012

Agenda for 01.18.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

ALTERNATE SCHEDULE DUE TO 8TH GRADE WRITING TEST TODAY!!!! 1ST PERIOD DID NOT HAVE CLASS.

7th per -

1. Warm-up 

2. Discuss answers to Emancipation Proclamation Guiding Questions handout from yesterday's partnered primary source activity

3. Begin letter writing activity. Choose scenario 1 or 2 to write on.

HW -

1st per. - NONE (if letter done from Tuesday night

 

7th per - letter - scenario 1 or 2. Does not have to be typed. +3 pts. if you do. : )

January 17, 2012

Agenda for 01.17.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. Warm-up 

2. Share tweets (7th per)

3. Analyze political cartoons to determine the definition of emancipation and build meaning through class discussion of what the Emancipation Proclamation. Stress why Lincoln waited until after Battle of Antietam win for the Union to announce Emancipation Proclamation.

4. Partnered primary source analysis of the Emancipation Proclamation. Answer questions 1-10 with partner.

HW -

1st per. - write letter to President Lincoln from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s perspective. Choose scenario 1 or 2. If you still need transcript of E.P, click here: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/emancipation_proclamation/

7th per - Finish questions 1-10. Transcript of Emancipation Proclamation: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/emancipation_proclamation/

Agenda for 01.15.12

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H6.b - State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville.

1. Warm-up 

2. View video clip on the Battle of Antietam and read handout on the significance of the Batlle of Antietam

3. Create "tweet" on the Battle of Antietam using information gathered in class from video, textbook, and reading handout. (Look on backside of Battles of the Civil War: April 1861-Sept. 1862 handout)

HW -

1st per - NONE

7th per - Finish tweet

UPDATE  at 8:38 PM on 01.12.12 -- ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! THOSE INTERESTED IN GA CAPITAL EXPERIENCE!

I will only be able to select 1-3 students for this experience, and top-priority will be given to those students who have a parent/guardian who could drive him/her and possibly additional students to the capital, The Varsity, and back to McCleskey.

Here is a summary from the Georgia PTA website on the event:

PTSA Day at the Capitol for Students

February 9th, 2012

10 am – 12 pm

Fulton County Government Center

141 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, GA

$5.00 per student

 

PTSA Day at the Capitol is designed to help high school students gain a better understanding of legislative issues affecting schools and how state and local decisions affect their daily lives as young adults. Inspiring and educational, the program will:

 

  • Assist students in becoming effective advocates in their school and community
  • Inform students about the HOPE scholarship and how the changes may affect their college funding
  • Learn from their peers, including representatives from Skills, USA, Centennial High School and the PILOT Program at Redan High School
  • Teach students why PTSA information about impending legislation is important and how it can be used to influence school policy locally and statewide
  • Offer an optional Capitol tour and Gallery visit

You are to write me a short essay/response (anywhere from 1-4 paragraphs) that explains why it is that wish to be selected for the experience and why it is that you believe you deserve to be selected. This should be a typed response and should be sent to my school email address: melissa.winters@cobbk12.org by 1 PM on Monday, Jan. 16.

 

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