Ms. Winters' GA Studies Blog

Agenda for 1.31.12

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.Warmup: What surprising means of escape were attempted by prisoners at Andersonville?

2. Discuss and review answers to Andersonville questions

3. Complete study guide for Thursday's Civil War test

Download Study Guide for the Civil War Test - ON-LEVEL- 01.12

HW -

Study guide! Test on Thursday. Tomorrow we allow for 10 minutes on study guide, and play password review. 1/2 of class will be spent introducing new unit.

Agenda for 01.30.12

High school registration lesson with Ms. Calderon.

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

• Complete the remaining questions from packet
  • Packet w/ questions  and Question response sheet: Download Andersonville lesson - class set - ON-LEVEL

2. 2ND PERIOD ONLY! 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 01.25.12

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. Civil War Comprehension Check

2. View Sherman's March - Part 3

3. Complete Sherman's March questions 

HW -

Sherman's Reflection questions due tomorrow

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 SORT GAME and turn in Sherman's Reflection questions: Download TOTAL WAR

2. Warmup Download Andersonville

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

• Complete Map 1 and 2 questions
  • Packet w/ questions and student answer sheet: Download Andersonville lesson - class set - ON-LEVEL

HW -

Andersonville questions - if not done!

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!

Agenda for 01.23.12

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 -

CHICKAMAUGA TWEET

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 -

TWEETS, if not done

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 (Use first few slides for warmup)

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

2. Create 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 -

2nd per. = NONE if letter in

6th per = letter, if not finished

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!!!!

1. Warm-up (not 2nd) 

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 -

2nd and 6th - letter - scenario  2 (unless told otherwise). Does not have to be typed. +3 pts. if you do. : )