Thursday, December 4, 2014

Writing the LEQ

The following powerpoint has been expanded to include more specific details. Please print and add to your writing section of your notebook.
Friday and Monday we will be spending some time on writing.
LEQ

Doing the LEQ for the Redesigned Exam

Found this you tube on writing the LEQ - might be worth the view.  It is long, but offers some solid advice. Doing the LEQ 

Thursday, November 20, 2014

King Cotton

King Cotton: Economic Data on Slavery in the Antebellum South.

Read the introduction, pages 178-185 to understand the background and rationale for the study. Be sure to understand the methods of "reading" charts and data.

The Source(s).  Economic Efficiency of Slavery in the Antebellum South, pages 188-198. For the sources/documents read, annotate and then complete the chart (pages 186-187).

After completing the chart answer the questions on page 199.  Read and annotate "The Rest of the Story."

Due NO later than Monday Dec. 1st.  We will discuss and proceed with a lecture review.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Manifest Destiny Module 2

Manifest Destiny - Lecture (Video Clips might not play)

WATCH -- The West:  Season 1episode 2.

Expansion and Territorial Gains - Mapping and Charting Activity.  "Mapping History: American History Territorial Expansion of the United States 1783-1853."  Interactive map.

Expansion and Section Issues.

Territorial Expansion - driving factors and conflicts as a consequence - Activtity

In teams of 5 or 6 study the visuals and documents, complete analysis of the documents, discuss the findings.  Answer the focus question by completing the grid, dividing responses into driving factors for territorial expansion and conflicts as a consequence.

POST your individual summary:  chose one of the factors that had the most impact in driving territorial expansion and the idea of Manifest Destiny.  Explain why the factor had the most impact.  Explain the conflicts as a consequence.  Be succinct and clear.