Ms. Winters' GA Studies Blog

Agenda for 09.28.11

Standards addressed: SS8H2.b. - Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia's colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.

1. Warmup:  Download Warmup for 09.29.11 - The Battle of Bloody Marsh and the Future of the GA Colony.pptx
2. Read "The Spanish Invasion" on pg. 124-127 and complete The Spanish Invasion Graphic Organizer
3. Lecture/disucssion on War of Jenkins Ear causes/Battle of Bloody Marsh and its outcomes

HW

1. None -- if all classwork done


Agenda for 09.27.11

Standards addressed: SS8H2.b. - Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia's colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.

1. Warmup: Read “A Past and a Mission” on pg. 126 in textbook, and answer the following questions: 1.) What is the tone of this poem, and how does this poem make you feel? 2.) What is your favorite line(s) or stanza? Write it out and explain why you like it. 3.) Over what issue does the poem say Oglethorpe made enemies over?
2. Read p. 124 - "Discontent among Settlers" and answer the following questions: 1.List three specific things that the GA colonists were not happy about during the first 10 years of the colony’s existence. 2.When Oglethorpe learned that the colonists were very upset about the way things were going in the GA Colony, he was unable to help calm their fears/concerns. Why?
3. Complete acrostic for Highland Scots

HW

1. None -- if all classwork done


Agenda for 09.26.11

Standards addressed: SS8H2.b. - Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia's colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.

1. Warmup: Download Warmup for 09.26.11
   1. BE SURE TO USE SLIDES WITH "OL" ON THEM. NOT "AC."
2. Work on acrostics for Salzburgers

HW

1. Acrostic on Salzburgers ONLY


Agenda for 09.23.11

Standards Addressed: SS8CG3.a - Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.

1.) Warmup: Download Warmup for 09.23.11 OL

2.) In pairs or individually, complete GA Gov and Lt. Gov: The Executive Branck at Work in GA handout using textbook.

3.) Review and discuss answers to the above handout (did not finish)

HW -

None IF Who's Who done and pics are included

Agenda for 09.22.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Warmup:  

2.) View GA Stories segments on Salzburgers and Highland Scots and respond to video guide questions

3.) Create acrostic for Salzburgers -- directions under warmup file above (last 2 slides)

HW -

1.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Abbreviated Who's Who reading:  Download Who's Who - James Oglethorpe, MM, and Tomochichi
• Also use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.
• CRCT Takeaway found here: Download Who's Who - James Oglethope, Mary Musgrove, and Tomochichi CRCT takeaway only

 

 

Agenda for 09.21.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Warmup:  Download Warm-up for 09.21.11

2.) Finish creating map notes for review - Add "C.E.D." reasons, Ann info, and other pertinent info.

3.) Read about and discuss layout for city of Savannah - pg. 120

4.) Read about and discuss why the need for new colonists was so great in the first few years of the colony's existence and which new groups came to GA to be settled -- pg. 121-124 (stop at "Discontentment Among Settlers")

5.) View GA Stories segments on Salzburgers and Highland Scots and respond to video guide questions

HW -

1.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

 

Agenda for 09.20.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Warmup: Comparing viewpoints reading and questions (do while I check HW) Download Warmup for 09.20.11 and map for tablet drawing

•    Note: Get reading from class - no e-file

2.) Review HW

3.) Create map notes for review

•    Download Pic of GA Colony Mind Map review

HW -

1.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

Agenda for 09.19.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Warmup: Reflection on GA Advertisement Project

• Will be uploaded after Mrs. WInters returns to school on Tuesday.

2.) Complete The Seal of the GA Colony activity individually or in pairs

• Will be uploaded after Mrs. WInters returns to school on Tuesday.

3.) Use Who's Who readings to create rough draft of entries for James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove

•    Must get reading in class. No digital copies exist.

HW -

1.) Charter of 1732 handout - given out in class. No digital copies available. Ask for one if out.

2,) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

Agenda for 09.16.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Work in labs to create glogs - look below for additional help if needed : )

HW -

1.) GA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

•     Download Glogster Instructions and Quick Tips
• Check messages on Glogster for message from Mrs. Winters with a link to online video tutorial

2.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

Agenda for 09.15.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Work in lab to create glogs!

• Download Glogster Instructions and Quick Tips
• Check messages on Glogster Dashboard for message from Mrs. Winters with a link to online video tutorial

HW -

1.) GA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

2.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.