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

Rough Draft Tips

For the rough draft, keep the following things in mind -

• Typed, 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced
• The Rough Draft must be at least 4 to 5 pages
• You must cite your sources in the body of the paper
• Questions about citations (bibliography or in body) CLICK HERE

3/31 and 4/1

3/31 Homework - Chapter 7 Section 4. Read p243 to 249 and answer ques #1-4 p249

This Week in Room 205 - 3/8 to 3/12

Monday - Do Now - Nationalism and the United States today. Causes of Nationalism. American Foreign Policy today and in the 1800s. HW - Choose one of the following to do exploratory research on at home tonight, and report back to the class tomorrow: Rush-Bagot Agreement; Convention of 1818; Adams-Onis Treaty; Monroe Doctrine. Also, study for the Map of 1820 Quiz tomorrow.

Tuesday - Map Quiz, Map of 1820. Monroe Doctrine and George Washington's Farewell Address.

Wednesday - Henry Clay's "American System." Discussion and explanation, the three main points. How does the American System inspire the Industrial Revolution? HW - Chapter 7 Section 2, read p231-237, answer q's on p237 #1-4

Thursday - Industrial Revolution in America. What does the Industrial Revolution do to change the United States? How do these changes make America a world power? Spirit Day - Sports wear! Don't forget about the 3 on 3 basketball tournament today! Parent Conferences tonight.

Friday - Modern Marvels - The Erie Canal

This Week in Room 205 - 2/28 to 3/4

Monday - Review for the test, work on History Questionaire. HW - Study for the Chapter 6 test tomorrow!

Tuesday - Chapter 6 Test

Wednesday - Work on Chapter 7 Map, watch Jefferson/Madison/Monroe from "The Presidents"
HW - Ch 7 Sec 1 - Read p226-230 and answer q's #1-4 on p230

Thursday - Practice Math MCAS. Half day!

Friday - Teacher In-service, no school for students!

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This Week in Room 205 - 2/22 to 2/26

Monday - Lewis and Clark - Conclusions and Review. Honors - Discussion on "Undaunted Courage" Homework - Chapter 6 Section 4, read p210 to p215 and answer questions #1-4 on p215

Tuesday - The War of 1812 - Factors that lead the US to war then, and factors that lead us to war today.

Wednesday - The War of 1812 - Notes and Discussion on the War of 1812. What similarities do we see with the War of 1812 and the War in Iraq / Afghanistan today? Homework - Chapter 6 Review p216 Identifying People and Ideas 1-10 and Understanding Main Ideas 1-4

Thursday - Looking back -Students will examine whether or not the War of 1812 was necessary. Honors - Homework - read Marbury v. Madison . Review sheet handed out for Test on Tuesday.

Friday - Video - "The Presidents - Washington to Madison" from The History Channel

Long term planning - Test on Chapter 6 - Tuesday March 2

This Week in Room 205 - 2/8 to 2/12

Monday - Sharing Lewis and Clark books. What did you find that was interesting? Exciting? Bizzare? Homework - US Map circa 1803

Tuesday - Map review, answers. Video - "National Geographic Presents: Lewis and Clark." Homework - Answer the following question - Assess whether the Lewis and Clark Journey is a massive failure or a tremendous success. Be prepared to defend your answer in class in a debate on Wednesday. Study for the Map Quiz.

Wednesday - Map Quiz, US Map circa 1803. Debate - Lewis and Clark Journey - Massive failure or tremendous success?

Thursday - Marbury v. Madison - party politics and judicial review. Homework - Read Washington's Farewell Address.

Friday - Looking back - Washington's Farewell Address and its reprecutions. Did we follow Washington's advice or not? What has happened in the 10 years since his address that would lead you to believe we have or haven't?

This Week in Room 205 - 1/18 to 1/22

Monday - MLK Day! Enjoy the day off, and remember the importance of this great Civil Rights leader.

Tuesday - "Teach the Class" - Chapter 6 Section 1. Download the worksheet here. Cp1 and Honors - Read Ch 6 Sec 1, 190-196 and answer q's #1-4 p196. Also, Honors for homework, Read Washington's Inaugural and answer the question at the bottom.

Wednesday - Cartooning the new country. Issues in Washington's presidency. Download the worksheet here.

Thursday - John Adams' Presidency. Watch John Adams from HBO and answer the following question in at least three paragraphs, citing examples: Does Adams' foreign policy experience help or hinder his Presidency? Be sure to include the XYZ Affair, Alien and Sedition Acts, and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. Download the Midterm Exam review sheet.

Friday - Work on Midterm review sheet in class. Please finish the review sheet for Homework this weekend. It will be checked on Monday.

This Week In Room 205 - 1/11 to 1/15

Monday - Computer lab to work on Constitutional Web Quest. Download activity here.

Tuesday - "Founding Fathers" film. "What Should Government Be?" for homework. Review Sheets handed out for test on Thursday (1) and Friday (2,4,6). Download Review Sheet.

Wednesday - Period 1 - Review for Test. Period 2,4,6 - Current Events.

Thursday - Review Jeopardy for Friday's Constitution test. Download Review Sheet. Period 1 Chapter 5 Test today!

Friday - Chapter 5 Constitution test! (Periods 2,4,6)

Project Questions

If you have questions about the project over vacation, feel free to email me at: Brandon.Hall@pembrokepublicschools.org

Bill of Rights Project

Here's a great place to start...if you're looking for the actual wording of the amendment, it should be found under "Text." If you read through the article, you should be able to find plenty of Supreme Court cases.

Remember, Wikipedia is a great starting point. DO NOT use it as your only source.

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Tenth Amendment

This Week in Room 205 - 12/21 to 12/23

Monday - Snow day!

Tuesday - Working on the Bill of Rights project in the library. Homework - project due January 5th

Wednesday - Working on the Bill of Rights project in the library. Homework - project due January 5th

Thursday 12/23 through Sunday 1/3 - Enjoy your Winter Break! Remember, the project is due the Tuesday we get back. Download the CP1 Bill of Rights project or download the Honors Bill of Rights project.

This Week In Room 205 - 12/14 to 12/18

Monday - Periods 4 and 6 - Second Amendment activity and discussion - "The Cartridge Family" episode of the Simpsons. Periods 1 and 2 - Third and Fourth Amendment. Read the Fourth at home for homework, work on Law and Order: Pembroke HS in the computer lab.

Tuesday - Periods 4 and 6 - Chapter 5 Section 2 quiz. Periods 1 and 2 - Begin work on the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. Begin viewing "Twelve Angry Men." Read worksheets at home for homework.

Wednesday - All Periods - Watching "Twelve Angry Men." Be sure to have read through the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.

Thursday - Periods 1 and 2 - Finish "Twelve Angry Men." Periods 4 and 6, continue viewing "Twelve Angry Men." Mr Hall will be out working at the Blood Drive in the Auditorium if there are any problems or questions.

Friday - Periods 4 and 6 finish watching "Twelve Angry Men." Periods 1 and 2 will begin working on the Bill of Rights project. Seventh and Eighth Amendments handed out. Download the CP1 Bill of Rights Project Here. Or, you can download the Honors project here.

This Week In 205 - 12/7 to 12/11

Monday - Quiz on Article III of the Constitution. Notes and Discussion on Articles IV-VII. Homework - Study for Articles IV-VII quiz tomorrow.

Tuesday - Quiz on Articles IV-VII. Powers of Congress - Win, Lose, or Draw! Compromises of the Constitution - Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise.

Wednesday - How a Bill Becomes a Law - "I'm Just A Bill." Review sheet handed out for Chapter 5 Section 2 test on Friday.

Thursday - The Bill of Rights - The rights of the people. First Amendment notes and discussion. Study for the Chapter 5 Section 2 test tomorrow.

Friday - Chapter 5 Section 2 Test

This Week In 205 - 11/30 to 12/4

Monday - Presentations on the Signers of the Constitution for Period 4 and 6. Computer lab for Period 1 and 2. Presentations due tomorrow Period 1 and 2.

Tuesday - Presentations finish today. Article I of the Constitution notes and discussion if time remains in class.

Wednesday - Article I of the Constitution - notes and discussion in class. Click here to download the notes sheet. Homework - Study for Article I quiz tomorrow.

Thursday - Article I Quiz. Article II of the Constitution - notes and discussion in class. Click here to download the notes sheet. Homework - Study for Article II quiz tomorrow.

Friday - Article II Quiz. Article III of the Constitution - notes and discussion in class. Click here to download the notes sheet. Homework - Study for Article III quiz on Monday.

This Week In 205 - 11/23 to 11/27

Monday - Mr Hall is out sick today. Here's the work to be done in class, and if not finished, completed for homework. Download worksheet here.

Tuesday - Computer lab downstairs near the old woodshop for Signers of the Constitution Webquest. Download activity here. Due at the end of class Wednesday.

Wednesday - Half Day Schedule - Finish Signers of the Constitution Webquest. Class is meeting in the library computer lab, so head straight there. Activity due at the end of class.

Thursday to Saturday - Turkey Day Weekend. Try not to eat too much! Enjoy the football, family, and friends over the long weekend. See you Monday.

This Week In 205 - 11/16 to 11/20

Monday - The Paper Clip Game - Making Rules and Laws fair for all. Discussion - How Government Works for You. Strengths and weaknesses of the US Government under the Articles of Confederation. Period 4 and 6 - answering questions about the "1776" essay, due tomorrow. Check here for a good example of a book analysis from the NY Times. Homework - Map, available by download here.

Tuesday - Articles of Confederation Essay. Work on Template in class, develop essay at home for homework. Template available for download here. Class notes on essay available for download here. Period 4 and 6 "1776" essays due, bring book to class. Homework - CP1, Rough draft is due tomorrow. Honors, Final Copy due tomorrow.

Wednesday - Federalists vs Anti-Federalists and the development of political parties. Class notes and discussion. Homework - Chapter 5 Sec 2 p142 - 148 answer questions p148 #1-4 ALSO for Period 4 and 6 Read Federalist #10. Click on link #10 when you're redirected to this page or listen to the audio version here.

Thursday - Political Parties and School Choices. The arguments for and against, simulation. Period 4, 6 - Read Federalist #44. Click on link #44

Friday - CP1 - NOTEBOOK CHECK! Honors and CP1 - Map Quiz. Compromises in the Constitution. The Great Compromise, 3/5 Compromise, Commerce Compromises notes and discussion. Ratifying the Constitution and the Pitfalls of Partisan Politics.

This Week in 205 - 11/2 to 11/6

Monday - Mr Hall is at the Division III Golf State Championships. Go Titans! Classwork with substitute teacher is Chapter 4 Review on p130 Identifying People and Ideas #1-10 and Understanding Main Ideas #1-6. Homework - Finish Review.

Tuesday - Review Jeopardy for the Chapter 4 Test. Mr Hall will be available afterschool for a Chapter 4 review starting at 2:05pm. Homework - Study for the Chapter 4 Test!

Wednesday - Chapter 4 Test for Period 2,4,6. Homework - Chapter 5 Section 1 - Read p134 to 141 and answer questions on p141 #1-4

Thursday - Chapter 4 Test for Period 1. Articles of Confederation notes and discussion. Homework - Period 4,6 - Listen to the Articles of Confederation podcast from LearnOutloud.com

Friday - The Northwest Territory - Carving states and territories from new land. Presentation and discussion. Homework - Period 1,2,4,6- Creation of towns in the West. Homework - Period 4, 6 - Read the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

This Week in 205 - 10/26 to 10/30

Learning Goal - Students should be able to identify battles and evaluate their significance towards American goals of Independence. Students should be able to assess the points in the Treaty of Paris, judging whether the goals of the Revolution were met or not.

Monday - Class Declaration of Independence - Declaring grievances against the school and suggestions for change. Homework - Period 4, 6 - Read Chapter 7 from p247-268 in"1776" and answer questions. Period 6 - work on posters.

1. What was the size of Washington's army when he departed southward into New Jersey from New York on 21 November 1776? How would this number by 1 December 1776?

2. Describe how the British Proclamation of 30 November 1776 affected Washington’s ability to raise a fighting force in New Jersey.

3. Describe the actions of the British and the Hessians in New Jersey during the last two months of 1776.

4. Describe the capture of General Lee by the British.

Tuesday - Video - Save Our History - The Revolution in Boston. Homework - Period 1, 2, 4, 6 - Chapter 4, Section 4 Read p124-129 and answer questions #1-4 on p129

Wednesday - Review Homework. Battles of the American Revolution - Battle Chart notes.

Thursday - Revolutionary War time line in class. Homework - Finish Time Line. Hand out review sheet, test Tuesday. Scrapbooks due, Period 6.

Friday - Treaty of Paris work. Points of the Declaration vs. Points of Treaty. Click here for the Map activity and reading. As a clarification on the packet that was handed out in class today - Read through the points of the Declaration of Independence, and then the points in the Treaty of Paris. The Declaration effectively beings the war, and the Treaty of Paris ends it. Do the colonists get everything they were asking for in the Declaration with the Treaty of Paris? Are there things left out of the Treaty of Paris that the colonists should have received? Do the colonists get more or less than they asked for?

Web Quest - Declaration of Independence

Look at the list of grievances below. A grievance is a problem or issue brought to the attention of those in charge, in this case, the British Parliament and King George III. Of the list below, find the origin of at least 10 of the complaints of the colonists by searching the web (use Google, Wikipedia, Yahoo, and the US I Primary Source Blog, linked to the right.) For every grievance found, write at least 2 sentences explaining why the colonists are bringing it up. For every grievance found over 10, you will receive one bonus point on the Chapter 4 Test!

1.He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
2.He has forbidden his governors to pass laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.
2.He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of representation in the legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.
3.He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.
4.He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
5.He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the legislative powers, incapable of annihilation, have returned to the people at large for their exercise; the state remaining in the meantime exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
6.He has endeavored to prevent the population of these states; for that purpose obstructing the laws for naturalization of foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migration hither, and raising the conditions of new appropriations of lands.
7.He has obstructed the administration of justice, by refusing his assent to laws for establishing judiciary powers.
8.He has made judges dependent on his will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
9.He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.
10.He has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies without the consent of our legislature.
11.He has affected to render the military independent of and superior to civil power.
12.He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his assent to their acts of pretended legislation:
13.For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:
14.For protecting them, by mock trial, from punishment for any murders which they should commit on the inhabitants of these states:
15.For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world:
16.For imposing taxes on us without our consent:
17.For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of trial by jury:
18.For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offenses:
19.For abolishing the free system of English laws in a neighboring province, establishing therein an arbitrary government, and enlarging its boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule in these colonies:
20.For taking away our charters, abolishing our most valuable laws, and altering fundamentally the forms of our governments:
21.For suspending our own legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.
22.He has abdicated government here, by declaring us out of his protection and waging war against us.
23.He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burned our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
24.He is at this time transporting large armies of foreign mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of cruelty and perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the head of a civilized nation.
25.He has constrained our fellow citizens taken captive on the high seas to bear arms against their country, to become the executioners of their friends and brethren, or to fall themselves by their hands.
26.He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare, is undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.