Week 1/24 - 1/28: LATIN AMERICA WEEK 1

We are starting our unit on Latin America. This unit will span over the following sections in the book: 24.1, 28.3, 28.4, and 35.1.

MONDAY 1/24

Period 2: Test in class, same homework as other classes; begin notes on Latin America (24.1)

Period 3,4,5, and 7: Begin notes on Latin America (24.1)

Homework: 24-1 Guided Reading

TUESDAY 1/25

Period 2: Begin notes on Latin America (24.1)

Rest of classes: Discuss South American Wars for Independence; Simon Bolivar reading.


In-Class Assignment: Response to Bolivar reading


Military Goals / Tactics:
Bolivar's military goal - defeat the Spanish and gain independence.

• List military tactics (what does he do?)
• Is he successful militarily?

Political Goals / Tactics

Bolivar's political goal - unite Gran Colombia

• Elaborate on political goals
• What happens? Why does he want this?
• Is he successful politically?

Homework 1/25: Finish classwork if not complete. Extra credit - watch State of the Union Address and write short response (1-2 paragraphs). Here is a link to the State of the Union Address

WEDNESDAY 1/26

Period 2: See in-class activity for rest of history classes 1/25 (Tuesday)

Pd 2 Homework: Start Latin American Independence chart; complete Haiti, Venezuela, Peru, and Argentina

Period 3,4,5,7 In-Class: Notes on Mexican and Brazilian independence; start Latin American independence chart in class

Homework: Finish Latin American revolution chart (complete information for ALL countries)

THURSDAY 1/27

LATE START DUE TO SNOW

NO PD. 2 OR 3

In-Class Pd 4:  Review revolution chart; Social Class Worksheet, finish for homework

Pd. 5 & 7 In-class: Review revolution chart; Start 28-3 TCN in class

Homework Pd. 4: Finish social class worksheet

Homework Pd.5 & 7: TCN pgs. 724-726, stop @ U.S.

FRIDAY 1/28

In-Class Pd. 2: Review revolution chart. Notes on Brazil and Mexican independence. Work on Latin America map.

In-Class Pd. 3: Review revolution chart. Work on Latin America map.

In-Class Pd. 4: Work on Latin America map.

In-Class Pd. 5/7: Work on social class chart (back of revolution paper); Latin America map

ALL CLASS HW: Finish Latin America Map

Directions / Reminders for Map:

• Argentina is above the United Provinces of La Plata
• Saint Domingo = Dominican Republic
• Draw the battle lines -- label year, not battle name

Week of 1/18

1/18: Review for Test on Wednesday

Places on map you should know:

Angola
Belgian Congo
Nigeria
Union of South Africa
Liberia
Ethiopia
German East Africa
Algeria

Tuesday 1/18: Snow Day

Wednesday 1/19: Delayed start; no period 2
Pd 4, 5, 7: Review for Test
Homework: Study

Thursday 1/20: Pd. 4, 5, 7 Africa and Imperialism Test
Pd. 2: Review for Test
Homework
Pd. 2: Study for test
Pd. 4, 5, 7: None
LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER = 1/20/11


Friday 1/21: Teacher Work Day

Week 1/10-1/14

Here's the basic outline for the week:

Monday: Effects of Imperialism

Homework: 34-3 Guided Reading; This guided reading focuses on independence movements in Africa. The section discusses Ghana, Kenya, Congo (Zaire), Algeria, and Angola. When the worksheet asks you to discuss tactics, focus on how independence is gained. When the worksheet asks you to discuss reforms, focus on what the new leadership did when in power. In the column for problems, discuss any problems that arose.


Tuesday: Independence Movements
Homework: TCN 916-918 (35-2), stop at South Africa

Wednesday: SNOW DAY
Homework: Study Guide

Thursday: Pd. 2,4, & 7: Watch video; Pd. 5: notes on South Africa and Nigeria
Homework: Study Guide -- 13 Key Terms

Friday: Watch review video and answer questions in class.
Homework: Finish study guide for Tuesday; Test on Wednesday


CHANGE IN SCHEDULE DUE TO SNOW DAY: TEST MOVED TO WED. JANUARY 12, 2011


This unit covers the following sections: 27.1, 27.2, 34.3, and 35.2

Nigeria Powerpoint - January 6, 2011

Nigeria Powerpoint

Week 1/3-1/7

We will be starting our unit on Africa and European Imperialism.

Monday January 3:
In-Class: notes on Africa & Imperialism
Homework: Guided Reading 27.1

Tuesday January 4: Finish class notes on 27.1 and begin discussing forms of rule.
Written response: Explain why the Europeans wanted to rule areas in Africa. (handed in this response)
Homework: TCN 27.2 pages 690-691

Wednesday January 5: Worksheet on forms of rule.
Homework: TCN 27.2 pages 693-695

Thursday January 6: Nigeria Powerpoint and Discussion of African resistance to European imperialism
Question to think about: How is Nigeria a creation of imperialism?
Homework: None

Friday January 7: African Resistance to Imperialism & African Imperialism map. Use your textbook (pg. 688).
Homework: Finish African Imperialism map.

Long-term note: Next Friday (January 14), there will be a test on Africa and Imperialism