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11/28-29 Wednesday-Thursday

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Guiding Question:   What advice did President Washington give in his Farewell Address?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will understand Washington’s Farewell Address by reading and completing a summary activity with a score of at least 3/4 according to the rubric. Independent: Students will understand the creation of America’s first political parties by completing an Achieve article, including notes, activity, and thought question with at least 80% accuracy. Standards: 8.4.2 - Explain the policy significance of famous speeches (e.g., Washington’s Farewell Address, Jefferson’s 1801 Inaugural Address, John Q. Adams’s Fourth of July 1821 Address). RH.6-8.2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source RI.8.2 - P rovide an objective summary of the text. Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Why do you think Presidents give speeches or write letters to the public? Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

11/26-27 Monday-Tuesday

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Guiding Question:   What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will understand the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion by reading and participating in a writing activity with a score of at least 3/4 according to the rubric. Independent:  Students will understand George Washington's presidency by completing a webquest with at least 80% accuracy. Standards: 8.4 - Students understand the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation RH.6-8.2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  What are two things you remember about George Washington as President? Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 10 minutes:  Whiskey Rebellion Notes Independent (Voice Level 0) 45 minutes:   Task 1:   George Washington Webquest in Google Classroom Early Finisher?:  - Have you finished all your history work in Google Classroom?  - Play

11/15-16 Thursday-Friday

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Guiding Question:   What conflict existed within Washington's cabinet?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will understand the debate between Hamilton & Jefferson by reading and responding to questions with at least 80% accuracy. Independent:  Students will learn about why Thanksgiving is a national holiday by watching a video, reading, and responding to questions with at least 80% accuracy. Standards: 8.4 - Students understand the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation RH.6-8.2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Make a prediction: How do you think Presidents make decisions? How do they know what to do when problems come up? Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 10 minutes:  Washington's Cabinet Notes Independent (Voice Level 0) 45 minutes:   Task 1:   Thanksgiving a National Holiday in Google Classroom Early Finisher?:  - Have you fi

11/13-14 Tuesday-Thursday

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Guiding Question:   What was the significance of Washington's Presidency?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will identify the five most significant events of Washington's Presidency by reading, creating a timeline, and responding to questions with at least 80% accuracy. Independent:  Students will learn about Washington's election & inauguration by reading and answering text-dependent questions with at least 80% accuracy. Standards: 8.4 - Students understand the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation RH.6-8.2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  What do you already know about George Washington? Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 10 minutes:  Washington's Presidency Notes Independent (Voice Level 0) 45 minutes:   Task 1:   George Washington Close Read in Google Classroom Early Finisher?:  - Grades are due this week, please

11/8-9 Thursday-Friday

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Guiding Question:   What did we do to help address an issue in our community?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will showcase their projects by presenting to the class with a score of at least 3/4. Independent:  Students will review their peer's rough draft letters and provide feedback with at least 80% accuracy. Standards: 8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it. RH.6-8.2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  How do you feel about the project you and your group completed? Are you confident you will get at least a 3 out of 4? Why or why not? Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Brief Overview of Schedule Whole Class Collaborative (Voice Level 1) 60 minutes:   Task 1:  You have 20 minutes of work time to get those presentations ready! Share your presentation with eco

11/6-7 Tuesday-Wednesday

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Guiding Question:   How can we improve our communities?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will be able to address an issue in their community by working on two action steps and completing a slides presentation with a score of at least 3 out of 4. Independent:  Students will outline and write a rough draft of a letter to their representative with a score of at least 3/4. Standards: 8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it. RH.6-8.2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  How much have you & your group accomplished for the project? If you were not here last class, did your group tell you what you are doing for the project?  Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Brief Overview of Deadlines Independent (Voice Level 0) 50 minutes:   Task 1:   Outline & Rough Draft of Letter

11/2-5 Friday-Monday

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Guiding Question:   How can we improve our communities?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will brainstorm issues in their community and draft a complete action plan in their groups. Independent:  Students will research their representatives at the state and federal level and answer questions with at least 80% accuracy. Standards: 8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it. RH.6-8.2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  What are some issues in our community?  Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 10 minutes:  Civic Participation & Representation Notes Independent (Voice Level 0) 45 minutes:   Task 1:   Who Represents Me? in Google Classroom Task 2: Play one of these iCivics games:  NewsFeed Defenders , or LawCraft Early Finisher?:  - Have you finished all your history work in