7th Grade ELA/History

Guiding Question:   What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will understand the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion by reading, annotating, and answering questions with at least 80% accuracy. Independent:  Students will understand the American tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving by watching a video and reading articles 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 yo...

Guiding Question:   What conflict existed within Washington's cabinet?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will understand the debate between Hamilton & Jefferson by analyzing their argument over a national bank.  Independent:  Students will learn about Washington’s Cabinet by completing a webquest.    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:  Why should a President have a cabinet, or a group of people to give them advice?  Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 10 minutes:  Washington's Cabinet Notes Independent (Voice Level 0) 45 minutes:   Task 1:   Washington's Cabinet Webquest in Google Classroom Early Finisher?:  - Have you finished all your history work in Google Classroom?  - Play ...

Guiding Question:   What precedents did Washington set?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will evaluate the precedents established by George Washington by reading, annotating, and constructing a CEAS response.  Independent:  Students will learn about the presidency of George Washington by completing a webquest.  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:  On board Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 10 minutes:  Washington's Precedents Notes Independent (Voice Level 0) 45 minutes:   Task 1:   Washington Webquest in Google Classroom Early Finisher?:  - Have you finished all your history work in Google Classroom?  - Work on homework for another class - Read a NewsELA, CNN, or Achieve article  -...

Instructions for Work with Substitute:  Step 1: Open these slides for complete instructions & notes You need to complete the Do Now and Notes before moving on to Step 2. Step 2: Complete the assignments in Google Classroom Step 3: Complete the Exit Ticket Early Finisher?  - All missing assignments are due NEXT WEEK -- make sure you're getting the assignments done! - Play a typing game  - Complete Achieve articles  - Watch CNN10  - Work on homework for another class - Study for the makeup 13 Colonies test - Complete any missing work on Google Classroom

Guiding Question:   What was the significance of Washington's Presidency?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will learn about Washington's election & inauguration by reading and answering text-dependent questions with at least 80% accuracy. Independent:  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. 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:   Washington Timeline in Google Classroom Early Finisher?:  - Have you fini...

Guiding Question:   What is the history of impeachment and should our current president be impeached?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will understand the history of impeachment by doing research and creating a presentation. Standards: 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:  On board Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Notes Collaborative (Voice Level 1): - History of Presidential Impeachment Research Packet - The Impeachment Inquiry of President Trump Packet  - The Constitution in Action: Impeachment Slides Presentation Exit Ticket (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  On board Homework: 

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Guiding Question:   What is the impeachment process?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will understand the impeachment process by watching a video, reading, and answering questions with at least 80% accuracy. Standards: 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) 10 minutes:  What do you think of when you see or hear the word "impeachment"? Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Impeachment Video Notes Collaborative (Voice Level .5) 45 minutes: The Impeachment Process TDQs  Exit Ticket (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  On board Homework:  Finish Impeachment assignment