Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Quiz Corrections Opportunity: Hamilton

Task: You will listen to the following songs from Act II:

1. Cabinet Battle #1
2. Cabinet Battle #2
3. One Last Time
4. The Adams Administration
5. The Election of 1800


For each song you will:

  • Identify the issue(s) that are discussed during the song 
  • Comment on the extent to which the song is historically accurate (using what you have learned from the unit) 

Lyrics (click on the song to see lyrics to the particular song) 


This is a chance to earn a maximum of 18/20 (equivalent to a 90) on the quiz. 

Due Date: final opportunity to turn in and receive credit is 12/22

Friday, December 9, 2016

Questions of the Day (20 points of Unit 3 Test Grade)

Questions of the Day


**If you are missing (check powerschools) any of the questions of the day, or were absent from class, please check the link above to  make it up.


Thursday, December 8, 2016

Takeaway Homework - Great for remediation, enrichment, and credit recovery!!

Takeaway Homework


Minimum - 20 points worth of assignments per unit

Maximum - 30 points per unit


You are able to do these activities to replace missing assignments from the previous unit (flashcards, etc)

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

George Washington - Was he an effective leader? Template (A Day)

Here is the template that you need to use to determine the extent to which George Washington was a successful leader:

The general consensus made by our group in regards to the statement of inquiry is that (we agree/disagree with it). More specifically, we determined that a successful government (explain what a successful government does). With respect to evaluating leaders, we determined that all successful leaders must meet the following criteria: ________________, ____________, __________. 

In my view, George Washington was a (successful/unsuccessful leader). More specifically, I believe that he (provide a criteria he met or didn't meet). The (event) was a great example of Washington's leadership. (identify/provide context for the event). Washington addressed this by (what actions did Washington take??). This highlights Washington's success/lack of success because_______________.