Monday, March 4th

  1. Current Events
    1. What would John Locke say about the government in one of today's stories?
    2. Which story matters most to you? Explain why.
  2. CLICK HERE for Ben Franklin's testimony in front of Parliament
  3. American Revolution: Background
  4. Declaration of Independence
HW:  On Google Classroom.

Tuesday, March

  1. Current Events
    1. How do natural disasters interrupt progress and/or the quest for the American dream?
    2. Which of today's stories would make a good Hollywood movie? Who would you cast to star in the film?
  2. Declaration of Independence, close read
  3. Importance of the Declaration: playlist, other applications
  4. Roots Episode 2
HW: On Google Classroom.

Wednesday, March

  1. Current Events
    1. Analyze one of today's stories for cause and effect.
    2. Write a catchy headline for one of today's stories in 5 words or less.
  2. 2nd period only: Equity Fair, Tornado Drill
  3. Finish Roots Episode 2

Thursday, March

  1. Current Events
    1. Identify one "turning point" from today's news story about either ISIS or the GM plant closing.
    2. Write a historical question that would help explain one of today's stories in more detail. The question should ask "why," be specific to the story and dig deeper into the content.
  2. 2nd period only: Finish Roots Episode 2
  3. Gallery Walk
  4. Slavery and the Declaration of Independence Article
  5. HW: Study for test Tuesday

Friday, March 

  1. Current Events
  2. Declaration of Independence Quiz
  3. Declaration of Independence Discussion
    1. Declaration
    2. Slavery Essay
    3. "The Dec, The Founders, and Slavery"