2/19/14

Today, students presented their projects.  I gave students a few minutes to finish uploading their projects at the beginning of class.  We then watched the videos as students recorded information and rated the projects from 1-10.

Homework:  If students have not yet completed the project survey they must do so by tomorrow.  The survey is on an older blog post titled "Live Free or Die..." project. 

2/18/14

Today was the final work-day on the NH project.  At the end of class students should share the video with me on Google Drive.  See the instructions on the blog under the NH Project overview.  At the end of class students need to complete the group evaluation form.

Homework is: 

1- NH projects are due on Wednesday (tomorrow).  Finish the project and upload to Drive.  Share this with me.  See the instructions on the blog for help (NH Regions Project posting below).

2- Fill out the group evaluation form on the blog (NH Regions Project posting below).  Make sure you are logged in under your email address when you complete the form.

2/17/14

Students used class today to finish filming video clips to use in their projects.  They will have tomorrow's class to finish editing and submitting their videos.

Homework:  If students are falling behind and will not be able to finish their videos in class tomorrow they must find a time either today or tomorrow to see me and use the ipads to work on the project. 

2/14/14

Today's classes were shortened due to the delayed opening.  The entire class was dedicated to filming the videos.  Students were given a quick tutorial on filming with Ipads, then used the rest of class filming the videos.

Homework:  None.  Students should finish filming their videos in class on Monday.

2/12/14

Today was a work day for the NH project.  Students finished their storyboards, scripts, and began practicing to ensure they will be able to film in the next class.

Homework:  All groups should be finished with their storyboards, scripts, and be ready to begin filming next class. 

2/11/14

At the beginning of class we introduced the storyboards.  We handed out a storyboard template to groups, and also made them available on the blog.  Copy the Google document on the blog and share this copy with your group members so everyone has access.

After instructions, students finished any research they had not finished already.  Next, they worked with their groups to plan-out their videos using the storyboard. 

Homework:  If groups have not finished their storyboards they should work for at least 20 minutes each on the storyboard. 

2/10/14

Students had the entire class period to research information for their New Hampshire projects.  By the end of class most of their notes should have been finished.

Homework:  If note are not finished, students need to find internet access and work for 20-30 minutes on research. 

2/7/14

I made a mistake when posting Thursday's homework on my blog.  The reading was not properly attached, but the mistake has been corrected.  Thursday's homework is now due on Monday.

We began working on our New Hampshire unit in class today.  Students were placed into groups, and began research on the assigned topics.  See the "Live Free or Die" blog post for information on the project.

Homework is: 1- Thursday's homework will be collected on Monday (two questions).  2- Spend at least 20 minutes researching information for the project. 

Live Free or Die- New Hampshire Regions Project

Over the next week you will work with a group to research a region of New Hampshire and create a promotional video about the area. 

On the Project Overview/Instructions/Timeline you will find all the information you need about the project.

Project Overview/Instructions/Timeline

To take notes, first open the Project Information Organizer blow.  Then, go to the File menu, make a copy of the assignment, and share this copy with the members of your group.
Project Information Organizer

List of groups and topics:
Project Groups 

Research links

More Research Links

easybib.com

Storyboard Templates 

Google Drive Upload Instructions


Project Evaluation Form-  Complete in class on Tuesday.  Each member must complete individually!!!

2/6/14

Today we tied up some loose ends so we will be able to start a week-long NH unit tomorrow.

We began class with a warm-up on the Battle of Fallen Timbers.

Fallen Timbers Warm-Up/Review Questions

Next, I gave a lecture on the Whiskey Rebellion and French Revolution, and showed two videos on both topics. (PowerPoint slides 16-18).  As I lectured, students recorded information onto their note sheets.

French Revolution Video

Following the lecture and videos, students began working on their homework assignment.

Textbook pgs. 298-302

Homework is: Read pages 298-302.  On page 302 answer questions 1 & 3 (not #2).  Be sure to answer question #3 using complete sentences.

2/4/14

We began class with a discussion on the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.  Students were placed into groups.  Each group used their activity sheets from yesterday's lesson to prepare for the discussion.

After the discussion I gave a quick lecture about the Battle of Fallen Timbers (slides 13-15 of the note sheet).  Next, students found a partner and participated in a "say something" activity where they read an article on the battle, making comments whenever they reached a * in the reading.

Battle of Fallen Timbers Reading

Homework:  Finish reading the "Battle of Fallen Timbers" Reading.  Do not start working on the questions.

2/3/14

I began class by collecting homework as students defined the following terms, using their notes:

-political party
-Federalist
-Democratic Republican

We then discussed the terms.

Next, I handed students the "Political Party DBQ" handout. 

Political Party DBQ- handout

Students were assigned to be either a member of the Federalist or Democratic-Republican Party. 

Students then visited the stations set-up around the room.  At each station they first answered the comprehension questions.  Next, they looked for "dirt" on the opposite political party.  It would be something the person said about them, or something the other party had done.  See the directions on the handout

Station A
Station B
Station D
Station E
Station F
Station H
Station I
Station J
Station K

Homework- finish the appropriate number of stations based on the instructions on the DBQ sheet.