"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Week of Sept. 30 -- Oct. 4

Gentlemen, there will be a meeting in Philadelphia on October 4, 1775 to determine whether our English natural born rights have been violated by the Crown.  This week we plan to look at the Second Continental Congress meeting through a few videos:  1776 and HBO's John Adams, as well as heading to the Media Center to begin our research on our delegates and to work on the American Revolution paper.

Day 1
In Class:  History Magazine Cover due today!!! -- Media Center today to research our delegates and/or to work on your American Revolution paper
HW:  Be working on your Delegate Bio and/or American Revolution paper
Notes:  American Revolution paper due October 7 (Monday)

Shot Heard Round The World!!!

Video Podcast:  Intolerable Acts...Cont. Congress...Lexington and Concord...
Day 2
In Class:  Media Center today to research our delegates and/or to work on your American Revolution paper
HW:  Be working on your Delegate Bio and/or American Revolution paper
Notes:  American Revolution paper due October 7 (Monday)

Day 3
In Class:  A few videos to check out on the Second Cont. Congress  -- 1776 and John Adams, as well as examining how the American colonists became Continental Soldiers preparing for war against the greatest military power in the world; Great Britain.
HW:  Be working on your Delegate Bio and/or American Revolution paper
Notes:  American Revolution paper due October 7 (Monday)

Day 4
In Class:  SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS DAY!!!!!!!!! -- Delegate Bio and Questions due today!  Be sure to follow the delegates movements and decisions by following me on Twitter @MrBarry628 and looking for the #DavisMS
HW:  Be working on your Delegate Bio and/or American Revolution paper
Notes:  American Revolution paper due October 7 (Monday)