Wednesday August 28, 2013

    Journal: Why did you/your family come to America? Write 3-4 sentences explaining. If you are not sure why, then make a guess.
   Current Event:

   AGENDA

    Media Clip: “The Story of Us” trailer

   Lesson: Chapter 1:3 (British Colonies)

   Group Activity: Giant Notes (1:1-2)- SEE BELOW

H/W: Make sure to have a parent or guardian sign the disclosure document

Learning Target: I can explain who & why particular groups decided to come to America (push/pull factors)

Activity: Giant Notes (1:1-2)

Section 1:

a.     Ancient Cultures in the Americas (1-5)

b.     Native Americans Societies of the 1400s (Diverse Peoples/Common Characteristics chart)

c.      Western African Societies of the 1400s (6 squares on chart)

d.     European Societies of the 1400s (1-6)

Section 2:

e.     Columbus Crosses the Atlantic

f.      The Impact of… (chart)

g.     The Spanish Claim a New Empire (chart)

h.     Spain Explores the Southwest and West + Resistance to the Spanish