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Class #1 - Introduction to the Course - Friday, August 13th For this class, we'll just be getting to know each other some more. We'll get our textbooks and take care of other business like that. We'll also take a "fun" quiz on facts about the United States and an actual quiz on the syllabus for this course.

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**Homework due at the beginning of class:** "Getting To Know You" sheet should be completed, study for your syllabus quiz (just read through it a few times), send Mr. Wood an email, introducing yourself, to dwood@kis.or.kr

- Here are my answers to the "Getting To Know You" sheet, in case you are interested!

**Homework due for next class:** Nothing! Enjoy your weekend

Class #2 - What is an American? - Tuesday, August 17th We'll engage in a discussion of what it means to be an American. There are many conflicting definitions about what this does and should mean. We'll look at how this has changed over time and whether or not that is a good thing.

**Homework due at the beginning of class:** Nothing! (Remember, I was a nice teacher and gave you the weekend off!)

**Homework due for next class:** Native American Reading Assignment

Class #3 - Introduction to Native Americans - Thursday, August 19th Today, we'll be introducing Native Americans, talking about their experience throughout colonization and US History.

**Homework due at the beginning of class:** Complete the Native American Reading Assignment and be prepared for a brief quiz.

**Homework due for next class:** Answer the following question - Should the Duncan Family be forced to give back their land to the Native Americans? Why? Please answer this in a few paragraphs and bring a hard copy of your response to the next class.

Lecture notes from today:

Class #4 - Finishing Native Americans - Friday, August 20th (Block G) and Monday, August 23rd (Block A) In this class, we will be discussing Hollywood stereotypes of Native Americas and separating the "facts" from the "fiction". We'll also be introducing the Territorial Expansion Project as well as the US Map Activity which will culminate in your first test of the year on **Monday, August 30th**.

**Homework due at the beginning of class:** Journal Activity: "Should the Duncan family be forced to give back their land to the original Native Americans who owned the land? Why or why not?"

**Homework due for next class:** Map Activity should be completed

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Class #5 - The American Revolution - Tuesday, August 24th In this class, we will begin to look at the American Revolution. We'll examine the reasons that the colonists revolted and discuss whether or not they were justified in doing so. We'll also spend some time discussing how to review for the US Map Test

**Homework due at the beginning of class:** Maps should be completed. Continue to work on your Territorial Expansion Project.

**Homework due for next class:** Study for your map test and work on your Territorial Expansion Project.

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Class #6 - Justification of the Revolution - Thursday, August 26th

This class will focus primarily on the journal entries that you completed last class, as we continue to answer the question, "Were the colonists justified in revolting?"

We will also be spending a fair amount of time reviewing for your upcoming Map Test and I will be introducing the Mini-Research Paper project.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class**: None - you should have turned in your journal article at the end of last class.


 * Homework due for next class:** Study for your map test. Your test is next class!!!



Class #7 - Introduction to the Constitution - Monday, August 30th This class will consist of two primary activities. First, you will take your US Map Test (worth 50 points). After all students are done with this, we will begin to look at the US Constitution by discussing how Enlightenment ideals were incorporated into the document which provided the framework for the United States Government.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Study for your US Map Test!


 * Homework due for next class:** Work on your Territorial Expansion Project.



Class #8 - More on the Constitution - Tuesday, August 31st (Block G) and Wednesday, September 1st (Block A) This class will focus on how the US Government is organized and how the Constitution was created in such a manner that it allowed for tremendous growth in the nation without needing revision. You will also be given time to work on your Territorial Expansion Projects, which are due next class.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** None, however, you should be working on your projects and your research questions.


 * Homework due for next class:** Your Territorial Expansion Project is due!!!

Class #9 - Territorial Expansion Projects - Thursday, September 2nd Today, you will spend the class going through each other's projects. Be sure to take careful notes as there will be a quiz next class on all of the territorial expansions in US History.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Territorial Expansion Projects!!!


 * Homework for next class:** Quiz on Territorial Expansion

Class #10 - More Territorial Expansion - Monday, September 6th As a result of missing Class #9 due to the typhoon, you will need to view the other projects on your own time. You will be taking a quiz on the territorial expansions throughout US History. We will also begin looking at the Antebellum Era and how the events of this era led to the Civil War.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Territorial Expansion Project Quiz


 * Homework for next class:** Research question for research paper is due - please post it to the wiki, Map Activity, read through the Antebellum Era Events Packet


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Class #11 - Writing Focus Day and Work on Antebellum Roundtable Activity - Wednesday, September 8th In today's class, we will focus on some of Mr. Wood's pet peeves when it comes to writing. (This would be especially good to know since we have a research paper in the works.) I will also be meeting with students individually to discuss your research questions. Finally, you will be given time to work on your Antebellum Roundtable Activities, which will be due in Class #13 (Monday, September 13th).


 * Homework due at the beginning of this class:** Research question (emailed to Mr. Wood), Population Trends Worksheet should be completed, read through Antebellum Roundtable Activity document.


 * Homework for next class:** Antebellum Roundtable Activity roles should be prepared, work on thesis paragraph, outline, and works cited page for Mini Research Paper and complete the Peer Evaluation for TWO of the Territorial Expansion Projects. Note: The two projects that you evaluate may NOT be from your class. (i.e. Block A must evaluate projects from Block G and vice versa.)


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Class #12 - Work Day on Research Papers - Thursday, Sept. 9th (G Block) and Friday, Sept. 10th (A Block) The bulk of this class period will be spent in the library. Ms. Feller will be going through a number of the library resources available to you to conduct your research for this paper. I will also be handing out the test study guide and going through a few key points on this guide for you.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Peer evaluations of Territorial Expansion Projects.


 * Homework for next class:** Thesis paragraphs, outlines, and works cited pages are due at the beginning of the hour!


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Class #13 - Antebellum America - Monday, Sept. 13th This class will focus on the events which led up to the Civil War and focusing on what caused the tension to rise between the North and the South. You will be presenting your Antebellum Roundtable Discussion projects during this class and I will be lecturing on the events not covered in the Roundtable Discussions.


 * Homework due at the beginning of this class:** Thesis paragraphs, outlines, and works cited pages


 * Homework for next class:** Study for your test!


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Class #14 - Civil War and Reconstruction - Wednesday, Sept. 15th This class will be the final class before your first test of the year! We'll cover the essential elements of the Civil War, particularly why the war was fought, the advantages that each side had, and why the North won. We'll also look briefly at the different Reconstruction plans proposed by President Lincoln, President Johnson, and Congress. We'll then spend the remaining time reviewing for the test.


 * Homework due for today:** None! (You should be studying for your test.)


 * Homework for next class:** Study for your test!


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