Week of October 26-30, 2015

Hey Gang!  This is the LAST WEEK of October...Where has the time gone?  Seriously?!  This week, we'll dive into the first few presidencies:  George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.   We're also going to look at the Presidential Project directions... Huzzah!

Day 1
In Class:  Discuss George Washington's presidency and go over the questions from the Washington reading.  What made Washington such a great president and his presidency so difficult? -What about the different political parties?  What do our political parties look like today and why?  - Washington, Adams, Jefferson Presidencies Packet!
HW:  None
Notes:  Test on Washington, Adams, and Jefferson on Nov. 4/5

Day 2
In Class:  Summarize G.Washington and look at John Adams' difficult presidency -- Washington, Adams, Jefferson Presidencies Packet!   -- Google Form on John Adams due Friday for HW...
HW:  John Adams Google Form HW due Friday! John Adams Google Form HW Due Friday!
Notes:  Test on Washington, Adams, and Jefferson on Nov. 4/5

Video Podcast on John Adams' Presidency...

Day 3

In Class:  John Adams' presidency and comparing the problems of Washington and Adams...Two completely different presidents with very similar problems for the NEW nation of America...
HW:  John Adams Google Form HW Due Friday!
Notes:  Test on Washington, Adams, and Jefferson on Nov. 4/5

Day 4
In Class:  Dive into the Thomas Jefferson presidency...Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Impressment, and Embargo!
HW:  John Adams Google Form HW Due Friday!
Notes:  Test on Washington, Adams, and Jefferson on Nov. 4/5