Monday, May 03, 2010

This Week in Room 205 - 5/3 to 5/7

Monday - Underground Railroad from the History Channel. "A new documentary that unveils the history, heroes, and villains of the Abolitionist movement." Homework - Period 1 and 2 - Chapter 8 Section 2 read p263 to 270 and answer q's #1-4 on p270. Homework Period 4 and 6 - Chapter 8 Section 1 read p254 to 262 and answer q's #1-4 on p262.

Tuesday - Underground Railroad - Quilt creation in class, groups of two to three students will work on creating a quilt piece for our class quilt, depicting the Underground Railroad traveling north. Period 4 and 6 - Chapter 8 Section 2 read p263 to 270 and answer q's #1-4 on p270.

Wednesday - Finish Underground Railraod quilts and present them to the class. Homework - one page written description and response to creating quilts.

Thursday - HALF DAY - Chapter 9 "Reform" Power Point and Discussion

Friday - Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 Quiz. Manifest Destiny introduction Power Point. Homework - Chapter 10, Section 1 - read p316 to p322 and answer q's #1-4 p322