US Constitution Lesson 6 April 18 & 19

I hope that everyone had a good break.  

The US Constitution test has been moved to April 22 & 25 to give everyone time to be adequately prepared.  

1) The practice test is due today. 

2) You can still retake your quizzes for credit or practice.
 Retake Ch 7 Quiz online for a max 6/8 score here.  See me for the secret word.
 Retake Ch 6, Section 1 Quiz online for max 4/5 score if needed.  Click here for Ch 6 quiz retake. See me for the secret word.
 
3) The Quizlet flashcards are an invaluable resource.  Don't forget to use scatter and test (like we practiced in class) in addition to the flashcards.

4) And finally, here are some fun review games.

US Constitution Lesson 5 April 7 & 8

US Flashcards are here.
Review Games are in posts below.

US Constitution Lesson 4 April 5 & 6

Lesson 3:  
We went over the US Constitution, Branches and Amendments.  Study for the test and do half or more of the US Constitution Practice Test.
We also watched the the first four videos from this playlist:

The US Constitution Test is April 20 & 21. Study flashcards on your phone or online!

US Constitution Flashcards

Use your phone or other device to study flashcards.  There are literally 100's of flashcard apps for apple and android devices.  Most should work fine.  

1. Download a flashcard app
2. Import flashcards from  quizlet by searching under Elm US Constitution Test 2016
3. Add the set to your flashcard app's library or sets.

Quizlet has it's own app that you can download for all phones.  Flashcards by NKO is a free app for Apple and Android products that I've used. There's also flashcards+ and StudyBlue (for both Apple and Android and free) but have not used them. You do not have to spend money on an app.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcards-+/id478986342?mt=8 

  You can also study them below:
 

US Constitution Lesson 2 March 30 & 31

• Read Chapter 7, sections 1 and 2 and complete worksheets.  There will be a quiz over this and the Dec of Independence too.

Online activities:

Articles of Confederation or U.S. Constitution?

Confederation to U.S. Constitution (Battleship)

•  Constitutional Compromises 

  
Retake Ch 7 Quiz online for a max 6/8 score here.  See me for the secret word.
 
Retake Ch 6, Section 1 Quiz online for max 4/5 score if needed.  Click here for Ch 6 quiz retake. See me for the secret word.

US Constitution Lesson 1 March 24 & 29 2016

Lesson 1: Introduction and Overview, then Declaration of Independence

• Read Ch 6, Section 1 and complete worksheet (yellow)
• Study for Ch 6/Sec 1 Quiz 

   
Online Review and Practice Activities

Declaration of Independence fill-in Facts Quiz Newspaper Quiz And For Fun Difficult Quiz The American Revolution Battleship Read and watch more at History.com 9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence Retake Ch 6, Section 1 quiz online for max 4/5 score if needed.  Click here for Ch 6 quiz retake. See me for the secret word.

Watergate Scandal

In class will watch video #1, and complete your Geography of the Watergate Scandal worksheet.

View the Watergate complex (on google maps)


Then, for homework, finish the Watergate Open Note Quiz questions:

1.         Who was the only US President to have ever resigned (quit)?

2.         He resigned (quit the presidency) to prevent what from happening to him?

3.         How did the Watergate Scandal get its name?

4.         Why is the suffix –gate still added to scandals?

5.               Name one other scandal to use the –gate suffix?

Videos

 
The Forest Gump take is here

History Fair 2016: Explore History Fair, the Theme, and Choose a Topic

Topic list 1 (click here)
Topic list 2 (click here)

Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History is the theme this year.  Look over the handouts in class and on the Chicago History Fair link below for topic ideas.  Read about them briefly and try to pick two or three.  There is also a lot of excellent information at the Minnesota HF site.

We will be working on History Fair in class and at home.  For now History Fair is individual.  When we start projects you may work with one other person in your block by approval. 

The first thing you need to do is come up with a topic. 

Looking forward to another great year of History Fair!

Ch 26 Section 1 Beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement

Ch 26 Section 1 Quiz (click here)

See me for the secret word.

The first time you take the quiz you cannot use any help from books, worksheets for the internet.

The quiz is timed and you may take it as often as you wish but the max grade on retakes is a C.  Retakes can use the internet, the book, and worksheets but not a person.

Ch 25 Section 4 Global Concerns in the Cold War

Ch 25 Section 4 Global Concerns in the Cold War Quiz (click here)

See me for the secret word.

The quiz is timed and you may take it as often as you wish but the max grade on retakes is a C. The first time you take it you cannot use any help from books, worksheets for the internet.  Retakes can use the internet, the book, and worksheets but not a person.