Heading West...

This week, students will learn that during the early 1800's, Americans moved west of the Rocky Mountains to settle and trade.

Thursday-Quiz on Indian Removal Act -- Study Notebook #41, #42, and the Study Guide

Week of April 5th - 9th

Students will learn that the Indian Removal Act authorized the relocation of Native Americans to the West.

Reminder: Half-day on Thursday

Week of March 22nd

Students will learn that expeditions led by Lewis and Clark increased America's understanding of the West.

Remember, Quiz on Thursday (Louisiana Purchase) Study notebook #40, graphic organizer and study guide.

Notebook Check on Friday - Notebooks #31-#40

Week of March 15th

Students will learn that President Jefferson's beliefs about the federal government were reflected in his policies.

Bill of Rights!

Our objective in Social Studies will be to learn about the Bill of Rights and how citizens are expected to fulfill a number of important duties.

Remember -- Quiz on Friday on Citizenship and the Constitution


Week of March 9th:

Students will finish creating and illustrating a book on the First Amendment. Their picture book on the First Amendment will be due March 8th.

Week of January 25th

This week in class:

Students will learn that the United States Constitution created federalism and a balance of power. Also, we will learn how a regional debate over slavery led to the Three-Fifths Compromise.

REMEMBER: Quiz on Wednesday - Study Notebook #31, 32, and notes!

Week of January 18th

This week in class, students will learn that the American people examined many ideas about government, and the Confederate Congress established the Northwest Territory.

Notebook assignments #21-30 are due by Friday, 1/22

Social Studies - week of January 11th:

This week:

Students will learn that: The American Patriots finally defeated the British at the Battle of Yorktown, and the British and the Americans officially ended the war by signing the Treaty of Paris.

Chapter 4 Test (Revolutionary War) is Friday 1/15

Notebooks due this week (Notebook Assignments #21 & #30)

Writing Assignment on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr due Tuesday: 1/19
"Dr. Martin Luther King gave a famous speech entitled 'I Have a Dream.' In this speech, King shared his dream of a world where all people lived in peace and harmony -- regardless of their skin color. Write about a dream you have for making the world a better place."

This Week...

Students will learn that many Americans supported the war effort. France and Spain helped the Patriots fight the British. The winter of Valley Forge tested the strength of Patriot troops. The war continued at sea and in the West.

Writing Assignment due Friday 1/8/2010:

"You are a colonist in 1776. Write a letter to a friend still in England persuading him or her to accept the idea that America is justified in declaring its independence."