1/9-10 Wednesday-Thursday

Guiding Question: 

What does the Election of 1800 tell us about continuity and change in American politics? 

Objectives:

Collaborative:  Students will understand continuity and change in American politics by analyzing the Election of 1800 with at least 80% accuracy.
Independent: Students will reflect on past performance and set goals for the future with at least 80% accuracy.

Standards:

8.4 - Students understand the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation

W.8.2 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

What are three things you learned about U.S. History in first semester?

Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 10 minutes: 

Thomas Jefferson & Election of 1800 Notes

Independent (Voice Level 0) 45 minutes: 

Task 1: Semester 1 Reflection & Semester 2 Goal Setting in Google Classroom

Task 2: Thomas Jefferson Close Read in Google Classroom

Early Finisher?: 

- Did you complete your winter break homework for my class? 

- Play an iCivics game 

- Work on homework for another class

- Read a NewsELA, CNN, or Achieve article 

- Practice your typing 

- Read a book

Collaborative (Voice Level .5) 45 minutes:

Task 1: Election of 1800 CEAS

Exit Ticket (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

On board

Homework: 

Thomas Jefferson Close Read (Google Classroom)