A Day - October 5th
B Day - October 4th
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Colonial Era Handout
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Daily Questions - repeated post
Please refer back to this Google Slides Presentation periodically to make sure your 1 subject spiral notebook is current and in order.
Please number each entry. Students are to write out the questions when instructed. These will be taken up periodically.
A Day Daily Questions -
- B Day
Please number each entry. Students are to write out the questions when instructed. These will be taken up periodically.
A Day Daily Questions -
- B Day
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Colonial Regions Activities
Visual Hexagons Instructions : watch the video until the 5:18 mark. This will walk you through the first part of the activity(graphic organize, charting out characteristics of each colonial region). After completing the required parts of the graphic organizer, watch the rest of the video and complete the visual hexagons activity. Instructions
Matrix Grid : watch the video until the 3:20 mark. This will walk you through the first part of the activity (graphic organize, charting out characteristics of each colonial region). After completing the required parts of the graphic organizer, watch the rest of the video and complete the Matrix Grids activity.
Please use the BLUE Americans textbook as a resource!!
Reference Pages:
Matrix Grid : watch the video until the 3:20 mark. This will walk you through the first part of the activity (graphic organize, charting out characteristics of each colonial region). After completing the required parts of the graphic organizer, watch the rest of the video and complete the Matrix Grids activity.
Please use the BLUE Americans textbook as a resource!!
Reference Pages:
- Jamestown: pgs. 44-49
- Puritan New England: pgs. 52-57
- Middle Colonies: pgs. 58-61
- South and Agriculture: pgs. 71-76
- North and Commerce: pgs. 77-82
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Unit 1 Flashcards - Identifications
Assignment: For each unit, we will have two sets of flashcards. The first set will focus on just vocabulary terms. The second set will focus on "ID's" - people, places, documents, etc. We will use a very similar rubric that was used for the first set. (see previous vocab. post for assignment). To earn the last two points, the rubric has been changed slightly to student choice of ONE of the following:
Jamestown: The first successful English colony in North America; its charter was granted by King James I to the Virginia Company
John Smith: was an English soldier, sailor, and author. He is remembered for his role in establishing the first permanent English settlement in North America at Jamestown, Virginia, and his brief association with the Native American girl Pocahontas during an altercation with the Powhatan Confederacy and her father, Chief Powhatan. He was a leader of the Virginia Colony (based at Jamestown) between 1607 and 1609, and led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay.
Mayflower Compact:Agreement signed by the Pilgrim men in which they created a civil government and pledged loyalty to the king
Roger Williams: a notable proponent of religious toleration and the separation of church and state, and an advocate for fair dealings with Native Americans. In 1644, he received a charter creating the colony of Rhode Island, named for the principal island in Narragansett Bay. He is credited for originating either the first or second Baptist church established in America
King Philip's War Occurred in the spring of 1675 between colonists and Native American tribes under the direction of Metacom; Native Americans had to obey Puritan laws that interfered with their way of life; very costly war in terms of human life
Pope's RebellionA 1680 Indian uprising in colonial New Mexico led by Popé. The rebels killed two-thirds of the Spanish missionaries and drove Spaniards out of New Mexico for several years until they returned at the end of the 17th century
Bacon's Rebellion: Virginia 1676; planter Nathaniel Bacon and Virginia frontier settlers confronted colonial leaders about lack of representation in the House of Burgesses for frontier colonists. They wanted forts on the frontier to protect them from Native American attacks.
Salem Witch Trials Began in 1692 it was a series of accusations and hearings of people accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts; it was determined later that the accusations were false
1st Great Awakening Religious revival that lasted throughout the 1740s and 1750s to encourage individuals to rededicate themselves to God
Navigation Acts Series of laws restricting colonial trade: only goods from English/colonial ships could trade with the colonies, most of the crew had to be English, only certain goods could be exported to England, most goods had to pass through English ports
- Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) correctly using 10 of your vocabulary words.
- 4 corners: write one vocabulary word in each corner of a box. Explain how each pair of words is connected (see four corners activity from class)
Due Date: day of multiple choice portion of the test (end of September, early October- date TBD)
Jamestown: The first successful English colony in North America; its charter was granted by King James I to the Virginia Company
John Smith: was an English soldier, sailor, and author. He is remembered for his role in establishing the first permanent English settlement in North America at Jamestown, Virginia, and his brief association with the Native American girl Pocahontas during an altercation with the Powhatan Confederacy and her father, Chief Powhatan. He was a leader of the Virginia Colony (based at Jamestown) between 1607 and 1609, and led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay.
Mayflower Compact:Agreement signed by the Pilgrim men in which they created a civil government and pledged loyalty to the king
Roger Williams: a notable proponent of religious toleration and the separation of church and state, and an advocate for fair dealings with Native Americans. In 1644, he received a charter creating the colony of Rhode Island, named for the principal island in Narragansett Bay. He is credited for originating either the first or second Baptist church established in America
King Philip's War Occurred in the spring of 1675 between colonists and Native American tribes under the direction of Metacom; Native Americans had to obey Puritan laws that interfered with their way of life; very costly war in terms of human life
Pope's RebellionA 1680 Indian uprising in colonial New Mexico led by Popé. The rebels killed two-thirds of the Spanish missionaries and drove Spaniards out of New Mexico for several years until they returned at the end of the 17th century
Bacon's Rebellion: Virginia 1676; planter Nathaniel Bacon and Virginia frontier settlers confronted colonial leaders about lack of representation in the House of Burgesses for frontier colonists. They wanted forts on the frontier to protect them from Native American attacks.
Salem Witch Trials Began in 1692 it was a series of accusations and hearings of people accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts; it was determined later that the accusations were false
1st Great Awakening Religious revival that lasted throughout the 1740s and 1750s to encourage individuals to rededicate themselves to God
Navigation Acts Series of laws restricting colonial trade: only goods from English/colonial ships could trade with the colonies, most of the crew had to be English, only certain goods could be exported to England, most goods had to pass through English ports
1A(9/19) and 3A(9/21) Flex Options
On the Trail - America's National Parks. If selection this, students must choose 3 segments to watch.
Hacking your Phone
The Libertarian Ticket
Slave Ship
Crash Course #2 - Colonizing America
Standing Rock Oil Pipeline (video)
Hacking your Phone
The Libertarian Ticket
Slave Ship
Crash Course #2 - Colonizing America
Standing Rock Oil Pipeline (video)
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Movie Poster Option for "How did contact impact both the populations of Europe and Americas?
Movie Poster Template : If you choose to create a movie poster for the "Contact" assignment, please use this handout as a guide for what you need to include. NOTE: you do not need to worry about the specific number of historical events and key figures - you just need to be sure to include all parts in the final product.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Flash cards Video
This short video will help you place extra information, key terms, etc. on your flash cards. This will assist you earning the last 2 points of the assignment
Flash Card tutorial
Flash Card tutorial
Breakdown - Unit 1 Test Grade
The following assignments will be make up the UNIT 1 test grade :
Multiple Choice Questions - 25 Points
Flashcards - 15 points
Contact -Europe & Americas: 10 points
Documentary: 50 points
NOTE: Multiple Choice date will be announced some days in advance. These are assignments that will be introduced and completed throughout the unit.
NOTE: Multiple Choice date will be announced some days in advance. These are assignments that will be introduced and completed throughout the unit.
Due Dates - How did contact impact both the populations of Europe and the Americas?
Once all groups have finished their individual assignments of the jigsaw activity and shared findings with their group members, we will be ready to complete the following assignment:
We will discuss/brainstorm as a class how to approach this question. This CW grade will weigh as 10 points for UNIT 1 Test.
Due Dates
1B - September 20th
3B - September 22
1A- September 23
3A- September 23
Guiding Inquiry: How did contact impact the populations of the Americans and Europeans? THIS WILL BE TURNED IN
- 7 sentence explanation OR Picture from Native American Perspective OR Picture from European Perspective OR MEME (picture and text must be able to relate to content) OR Movie Poster
We will discuss/brainstorm as a class how to approach this question. This CW grade will weigh as 10 points for UNIT 1 Test.
Due Dates
1B - September 20th
3B - September 22
1A- September 23
3A- September 23
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Remind - how to gain access
1A: text @belleram1a to number 81010
1B: text @belleram1b to number 81010
3A: text @belleram3a to number 81010
3B: text @bam3b to number 81010
Please sign up for the appropriate class. Parents, if you do not know your child's section, please ask them or email me.
1B: text @belleram1b to number 81010
3A: text @belleram3a to number 81010
3B: text @bam3b to number 81010
Please sign up for the appropriate class. Parents, if you do not know your child's section, please ask them or email me.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Flashcards - Unit 1
Due : September 15 (A) September 14(B)
Vocabulary Quiz: September 19(A) September 16(B)
Vocabulary Words
charter: is a document that gave colonies the legal rights to exist. The charters defined the relationship of the colony to the mother country, free from involvement from the Crown.
colonization: is the act of setting up a colony away from one's place of origin.
indentured servant:A person under contract to work for another person for a definite period of time, usually without pay but in exchange for free passage to a new country.
headright system:was originally created in 1618 in Jamestown, Virginia. It was used as a way to attract new settlers to the region and address the labor shortage. With the emergence of tobacco farming, a large supply of workers was needed. New settlers who paid their way to Virginia received 50 acres of land.
tribute: money or goods that a ruler or country gives to another ruler or country especially for protection
plantation system: a large-scale agricultural operation on which slaves were put to work systematically producing marketable crops such as rice, tobacco, sugar, and cotton
Columbian Exchange:refers to a period of cultural and biological exchanges between the New and Old Worlds
Encomienda System: the system, instituted in 1503, under which a Spanish soldier or colonist was granted a tract of land or a village together with its Indian inhabitants.
mercantilism : advocated that a nation should export more than it imported .Wealth could be kept by a nation if its colonies provided raw materials to the mother country and the mother country could sell finished goods to the colonies.
salutary neglect :refers to the seventeenth- and eighteenth-century British Crown policy of avoiding strict enforcement of laws made by Parliament.
Tips for making effective flashcards
There are two options for the FORMAT of your cards, each with its own pros and cons
1. Question Form: The benefit of writing all of the information on cards in question and answer form is that it helps you start thinking about how things might be asked on the test. It allows you to practice directly answer questions instead of simply reciting information. This way, the flash cards almost become a practice quiz. The downside of this method is that it becomes difficult to answer the cards in reverse order, which is an effective study technique. (although then it becomes like Jeopardy, which is kind of cool)
2. Simple information form. Instead of writing things down in a question, you just write down the main idea on one side, and the explanation of that main idea on the other. This usually causes you to go a little more in depth with your answers as you are addressing a bigger idea, instead of just a question. You can also work backwards by reading the explanation and providing the main idea.
Make the information stand out.Part of what makes flashcards so helpful is that they serve as visual reminders. The more memorable your cards are, the more the information will stick. Use brightly colored pens, or draw diagrams when necessary. Write out the information using clear and bold handwriting. You want your photographic memory to kick into high gear when it sees your cards.
Flashcards are worth 15 points
Did the student make flash cards for ALL required terms? __/7
Did the student use one of the two format options given by Mr. Beller? __/3
Did the student make the information stand out? __/3
Did the student add at least one extra piece of information per card? __/1
Did the student state at least one term (from list or not) that the vocabulary word can be associated with? __/1
Vocabulary Quiz: September 19(A) September 16(B)
Vocabulary Words
charter: is a document that gave colonies the legal rights to exist. The charters defined the relationship of the colony to the mother country, free from involvement from the Crown.
colonization: is the act of setting up a colony away from one's place of origin.
indentured servant:A person under contract to work for another person for a definite period of time, usually without pay but in exchange for free passage to a new country.
headright system:was originally created in 1618 in Jamestown, Virginia. It was used as a way to attract new settlers to the region and address the labor shortage. With the emergence of tobacco farming, a large supply of workers was needed. New settlers who paid their way to Virginia received 50 acres of land.
tribute: money or goods that a ruler or country gives to another ruler or country especially for protection
plantation system: a large-scale agricultural operation on which slaves were put to work systematically producing marketable crops such as rice, tobacco, sugar, and cotton
Columbian Exchange:refers to a period of cultural and biological exchanges between the New and Old Worlds
Encomienda System: the system, instituted in 1503, under which a Spanish soldier or colonist was granted a tract of land or a village together with its Indian inhabitants.
mercantilism : advocated that a nation should export more than it imported .Wealth could be kept by a nation if its colonies provided raw materials to the mother country and the mother country could sell finished goods to the colonies.
salutary neglect :refers to the seventeenth- and eighteenth-century British Crown policy of avoiding strict enforcement of laws made by Parliament.
Tips for making effective flashcards
There are two options for the FORMAT of your cards, each with its own pros and cons
1. Question Form: The benefit of writing all of the information on cards in question and answer form is that it helps you start thinking about how things might be asked on the test. It allows you to practice directly answer questions instead of simply reciting information. This way, the flash cards almost become a practice quiz. The downside of this method is that it becomes difficult to answer the cards in reverse order, which is an effective study technique. (although then it becomes like Jeopardy, which is kind of cool)
2. Simple information form. Instead of writing things down in a question, you just write down the main idea on one side, and the explanation of that main idea on the other. This usually causes you to go a little more in depth with your answers as you are addressing a bigger idea, instead of just a question. You can also work backwards by reading the explanation and providing the main idea.
Make the information stand out.Part of what makes flashcards so helpful is that they serve as visual reminders. The more memorable your cards are, the more the information will stick. Use brightly colored pens, or draw diagrams when necessary. Write out the information using clear and bold handwriting. You want your photographic memory to kick into high gear when it sees your cards.
Flashcards are worth 15 points
Did the student make flash cards for ALL required terms? __/7
Did the student use one of the two format options given by Mr. Beller? __/3
Did the student make the information stand out? __/3
Did the student add at least one extra piece of information per card? __/1
Did the student state at least one term (from list or not) that the vocabulary word can be associated with? __/1
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Daily Questions
Please refer back to this Google Slides Presentation periodically to make sure your 1 subject spiral notebook is current and in order.
Please number each entry. Students are to write out the questions when instructed. These will be taken up periodically.
Daily Questions - B Day
Daily Questions - A Day
Please number each entry. Students are to write out the questions when instructed. These will be taken up periodically.
Daily Questions - B Day
Daily Questions - A Day
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