Chenault - EAH Current Events

Post when you finish - Due 10/1/10 at 11:59 PM : )

9.30.10 - Jamestown, Plymouth and the New England Colonies

Extended Response Question: Compare the colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth.  Be sure to include why they came to the new world, the way the colony was set up and their interactions with the natives. 

Answer completely as a comment on the blog - Black gets computers first - put name and core (Example: John S. Core 1)


Finish Jamestown and Plymouth Work

New Work:
5.2 - New Vocabulary:  Great Migration, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Read 103 - 108
Questions 4a and 5 on Page 108

Chenault/Meldon 9.28.10 = Plymouth

Colonial House - Make sure your assignment is finished from yesterday - It is due on Wednesday

Jamestown - Review of new Vocabulary and questions

New work
4.2 - New Vocabulary sect, Puritans, Pilgrims, Mayflower Compact, Squanto

Read pgs. 98-102 and do all the reading checks along the way

Read the Mayflower Compact on page 100 and answer the questions that follow.

Extended Response Question: Compare the colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth.  Be sure to include why they came to the new world, the way the colony was set up and their interactions with the natives.

Chenault Meldon 9.27.10 - Colonial House

Announcement:  The online textbook is up and running.  We apologize for the delay.  Go to my.hrw.com Username: usrams  Password: m5n5x.  Please let us know if you hae any questions.

Colonial House:  As you are watching pick a person to follow throughout the show and anwer these questions as that person.

How did you feel as you got your "assignment/role" for the show?

How did you feel as you started your voyage?

Chenault/Meldon 9.24.10 - Jamestown

New Vocabulary: headright, planters, John Smith, John Rolfe, Bacon's Rebellion

Read: 92-97

Questions: Answer question 3, 4a and 4b on page 97

Blog Assignment: go to

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/

We will be watching a series called Colonial House.  Go to the website, look at the colony and go to the meet the colonists link.  After reading about the colonists, POST which colonist (or family) you are most interested in following for an assignment while watching.

Meldon/Chenault - 9.22.10 JAMESTOWN VIDEO

Watch Jamestown Vdeo
http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/nightmare_in_jamestown/

Take notes as you watch!

Chenault/Meldon 9.21.10 - French and Engilsh Colonies Review

1--French Colonization Activity  - ERQ

Compare (and Contrast) the French and Spanish colonies in the New World.  Be sure to include reasons for exploring, how religion played a role and where they settled.



2--English Colonization Activity

Go to
1. www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/

2. Click “Start the Adventure”
3. You will get a series of 6 questions.  Please do the following:
1. Click and Read:  Ask a Colonist
2. Click and Read:   Ask a Native
3. Click and Read:  Consult Charter

Follow the directions as you go through each question.  Make sure you consider all of your options before making a decision.

In your Notebooks:
Record your answer and reason for your answer for each question

 Record your:
Food Rating:                ________________________
Health Rating:             ________________________
Wealth Rating:            ________________________
Morale Rating:            ________________________

Read the Now we know section, go back and try again.

Chenault - Colonization 9.20.10

Today we will review new vocab and Spanish Colonies and do an activity with each. 

HOMEWORK - Catch up on missing assignments on the Blog if you cannot do them at home please see me.

Meldon- All Classes 9/20

You and your partner will create a Spanish Colonization Poster-

Advertise the Spanish Colonization of the New World.  Use the Terms God, Gold, and Glory and explain them in your work.

Chenault - Missing Assignment Weekend post

A number of you are still missing the Columbus video clip assignment on the blog as well as the Constitution Day video assignment.

Here is the link to each of the Blog posts

Columbus

http://usrams.blogspot.com/2010/09/chenault-all-cores_14.html

Constitution

http://usrams.blogspot.com/2010/09/chenault-constitution-day-91710.html

Please complete the assignment and let me when you have finished.  You have until this Friday to complete them.  Please see me if you need help or are having issues with Blogger I will be happy to assist you.

Thanks,

Mr Chenault

Chenault-EAH Current Event Status

Post the number of current events you have completed so others can comment.  DO NOT postif you do not have any.

Click on person's name to comment.

Chenault - Constitution Day - 9/17/10

Watch the video:

http://www.history.com/topics/constitution/videos#america-gets-a-constitution

Comment to this post the answers to the following questions.  (Include both names and Core)

1-After a few years with the Articles of Confederation it was clear that there was a problem with this first constitution...what was it?

2-What event showed people that we needed to strengthen the government?

3- What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

4-Why were the Bill of Rights added?

Meldon-- Constitution Day 9/17

Watch the video:

http://www.history.com/topics/constitution/videos#america-gets-a-constitution

Comment to this post the answers to the following questions.  (Include both names and Core)

1-After a few years with the Articles of Confederation it was clear that there was a problem with this first constitution...what was it?

2-What event showed people that we needed to strengthen the government?

3- What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

4-Why were the Bill of Rights added?

Meldon- All Classes European Colonization of Americas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_colonization_of_the_Americas

There is a good map showing French, Spanish, and English Colonization on the website above.  Your packets are due tomorrow.

Chenault - OPEN HOUSE

Welcome Parents!!!

Online Resources
Daily use:
www.usrams.blogspot.com

Study Help
www.quizlet.com
Username and Password:  rrmsstudent

Online Textbook - my.hrw.com  (username and password coming soon)

Meldon- All Classes- Spanish Colonization

Start working on your worksheets. They are not due today, but get as far as you can.  You may work together using your textbooks and computers.

9/15/10 - Chenault - European Exploration - EAH

 

Book work today.  Complete the new vocabulary, questions and map concernin European Exploration.  You can use the computer to find the answers, but most/all you will find in the book using the index and glossary.

 

Computer work - Primary Sources

Read the primary sources and charts.  Answer the questions following each reading in your notebook in the notes section.

http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/historyonline/us2.cfm

Have Fun!

9/15/10 - Chenault - European Exploration - All Classes

Book work today.  Complete the new vocabulary, questions and map concernin European Exploration.  You can use the computer to find the answers, but most/all you will find in the book using the index and glossary.

Have Fun!

Chenault - All Cores

Columbus Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/christopher-columbus-man-and-myth#christopher-columbus-man-and-myth

Columbus Gold Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/columbus-quest-for-gold#columbus-quest-for-gold


Please watch both videos and comment below your answers to the following questions: (Please put both members names and Core)

1. What country was Columbus traveling for? What was the purpose of his voyage?

2. Did Columbus realize the Earth was round? Explain.

3. Did he reach his destination? Where did he land?

4. How did he treat the people that lived there? Explain.

5. What is your opinion of Columbus and his men?

Meldon- EAH

Columbus Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/christopher-columbus-man-and-myth#christopher-columbus-man-and-myth

Columbus Gold Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/columbus-quest-for-gold#columbus-quest-for-gold


Please watch both videos and comment below your answers to the following questions: (Please put both members names and Core)

1. What country was Columbus traveling for? What was the purpose of his voyage?

2. Did Columbus realize the Earth was round? Explain.

3. Did he reach his destination? Where did he land?

4. How did he treat the people that lived there? Explain.

5. What is your opinion of Columbus and his men?

Meldon-- A,B,D

Columbus Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/christopher-columbus-man-and-myth#christopher-columbus-man-and-myth

Columbus Gold Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/columbus-quest-for-gold#columbus-quest-for-gold


Please watch both videos and comment below your answers to the following questions:  (Please put both members names and Core)

1. What country was Columbus traveling for?  What was the purpose of his voyage?

2. Did Columbus realize the Earth was round?  Explain.

3. Did he reach his destination?  Where did he land?

4. How did he treat the people that lived there?  Explain.

5.  What is your opinion of Columbus and his men?

EAH Current Events Reminder

EAH 1st Quarter Current Events


On YOUR blog you must post at least 5 current events.

You must include for each:



A link to a newsworthy current event (no sports or entertainment news)

A summary of the article

A critical thinking question that pertains to the article

Comment on at least three other current events posted by others.

Due September 25, 2010

Chenault - All Classes

Today we are presenting our projects to the class.  We hope to finish today but some may spill over into Monday.  We will review all Constitutional topics on Monday and we will have a 20-25 question quiz on Tuesday.  Have a great weekend!!!!  We appreciate your (students and parents) patience as we try to incorporate new technology into the classroom.

Thanks!!!!!

Some cool projects...

Using xtranormal.com, here is a project teaching Seperation of Powers and Bicameralism...

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7100397

Has the creativity, originality, and information we are looking for.

Here is a good one too-- could have used more info though...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otNOgQRzh7g

And another--

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmJY8kFQaTY


And another>>>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QexsSm_y-U&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPjNnm8TGts&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdl6QWEgQac&feature=related

Meldon All Classes

We will be viewing presentations today.  Quiz will be on Tuesday!!

Chenault ALL CORES

Project Presentations

Please click the Projects Link and become a member of my usrams group.  Then, post your projects to the group site.

You will need to sign into Moodle and join this class first.

We will present our projects once all the projects are posted.

Meldon- Project Presentations

Please click the Meldon Projects Link and become a member of my usrams group.  Then, post your projects to the group site.

You will need to sign into Moodle and join this class first.

We will present our projects once all the projects are posted.

PROJECTS

Make sure you are:

Using your time wisely

Creating a project that is interesting, creative, and educational

Using your own words-- Do NOT copy and Paste

If doing a PowerPoint- have at least 6 slides

Meldon/ Chenault All Classes 9/7

***********Washington DC Festa Italiana Money Due Thursday!!*********************

With your assigned group, create a multimedia presentation (powerpoint, video, moviemaker, blog, etc...) of the assigned term(s). 

Seperation of Powers
Bicameralism
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Representative Democracy
Legistlative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch

We will work on these today and tomorrow.  We will present them on Thursday.

Chenault 9/2 ALL CLASSES

Great week this week-- we learned a lot and we are working out some of the kinks.  Next week should be smooth sailing as we get into this school groove.

Please remember to bring in a pair of headphones if you have not already.  We will be using them in most classes.

EAH- you may want to get started on your current events project.  September 25 will be here before you know it.

Have fun this weekend and make sure that you root for  UC on Saturday!!

Please post a quick comment as to how you think this class has gone up until now.  What do you like about class, what are some things that you think could be changed.

Meldon-- ALL Classes

Great week this week-- we learned a lot and we are working out some of the kinks.  Next week should be smooth sailing as we get into this school groove.

Please remember to bring in a pair of headphones if you have not already.  We will be using them in most classes.

EAH- you may want to get started on your current events project.  September 25 will be here before you know it.

Have fun this weekend and make sure that you root for the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame and UC on Saturday!!

Please post a quick comment as to how you think this class has gone up until now.  What do you like about class, what are some things that you think could be changed.

Chenault A,C,D 9/2

First Graded Homework Assignment. Please make sure you put your CORE in your response.


Comment Your Answers To the Question Below. Make sure you answer all parts of the question and answer it to the best of your ability using your own words.
Define Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy. Explain why the United States uses a Representative Democracy rather than a Direct Democracy.

Chenault EAH 9/2

First Graded Homework Assignment. Please make sure you put your CORE in your response.
Comment Your Answers To the Question Below. Make sure you answer all parts of the question and answer it to the best of your ability using your own words.

Define Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy. Explain why the United States uses a Representative Democracy rather than a Direct Democracy.

Meldon A,B,D 9/2

First Graded Homework Assignment. Please make sure you put your CORE in your response.


Comment Your Answers To the Question Below. Make sure you answer all parts of the question and answer it to the best of your ability using your own words.

Define Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy. Explain why the United States uses a Representative Democracy rather than a Direct Democracy.

Meldon EAH 9/2

First Graded Homework Assignment.  Please make sure you put your CORE in your response.

Comment Your Answers To the Question Below.  Make sure you answer all parts of the question and answer it to the best of your ability using your own words.

Define Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy.  Explain why the United States uses a Representative Democracy rather than a Direct Democracy. 

Chenault All Classes-- 9/1

Work with your partner to try and finish your packets today. You may use your computers to find your answers. If you finish, feel free to play the Amendment game at the site below.


http://www.quia.com/cc/67829.html

Meldon- A,B.D and EAH 9/1

Work with your partner to try and finish your packets today.  You may use your computers to find your answers.  If you finish, feel free to play the Amendment game at the site below.

http://www.quia.com/cc/67829.html