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

--John Adams

Friday, September 4, 2015

Week of Sept. 8 - 11, 2015

Welcome to Week Four Gang!  I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day.  Here is a brief history of Labor Day for those of you interested.  History Channel's Labor Day!  This week we will finish Colonial Slavery and enter the road to the American Revolution.  Huzzah!!!

Over the next few weeks, we'll be very busy learning about the events of the American Revolution which led to a pivotal moment in American and World History; the Second Continental Congress Meeting.  Our Second Cont. Congress will be on Thursday, September 24, 1775 in the Media Center from 10:00--3:30.    Over the next few weeks, here are some important due dates:


-September 21 - History Channel Magazine Cover Due
-September 21 - Delegate Template Due
-September 30 - American Revolution Paper Due

Day 1
In Class:  Finish Colonial Slavery if we need to, and then begin the Revolution!  This packet contains ALL of the information regarding the American Revolution 1765-1776. American Revolution Packet.  We will do a lot of reading in class with some video podcasts to watch for HW.
HW:  Please watch the following Video Podcast below and be ready to discuss some of the events of the Revolution.  You do not need to take notes.
Notes:   Pay attention to the due dates!!! -- Here is the Second Cont. Congress Information and Paper Assignment: 2nd Cont. Cong and Paper Information




Day 2
In Class:  Discussion of the American Revolution -- Fr. and Indian War, Proclamation Line of 1763, Sugar Act 1764, Stamp Act of 1765, EFFIGIES and LIBERTY TREES!!!
HW:  None...
Notes:    Pay attention to the due dates!!! -- Here is the Second Cont. Congress Information and Paper Assignment: 2nd Cont. Cong and Paper Information

Tar and Feathering!!!

An Effigy in a Liberty Tree

Day 3
In Class:  Continue our discussion about the American Revolution:  Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, and response to the Massacre....
HW:  None...
Notes:    Pay attention to the due dates!!! -- Here is the Second Cont. Congress Information and Paper Assignment: 2nd Cont. Cong and Paper Information

GREAT VIDEO on American Revolution if you want to watch it this weekend!!!