Welcome to another exciting year at Sierra Vista! I'm looking forward to teaching you about American History and teaching a period of the AVID Elective. Try to be consistent with checking this website weekly so you know what's going on in class!
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Attention Parents: The following link has my introductory letter, class rules and procedures and film permission slip for the year. In order to decrease printing costs and also to help the environment, I will not be giving students hard copies of this information. I have gone over this with them in class, and I need you to also review it with them. I will be sending home a paper that you can sign confirming that you have read all rules and procedures and will help keep your child on track for the year. Thank you.
CLASS INTRODUC TION/RULES/PROCEDURES
GRADES ARE CURRENT
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DONATIONS APPRECIATED (CLICK TO READ ATTACHMENT)
CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS QUARTER:
Notes:
WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATION NOTES
BILL OF RIGHTS WORKSHEET (POWERPOINT IS BELOW)
BILLS TO READ FOR PROS AND CONS
Current Week 11/16 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | Begin John Adams presidency John Adams notes (click for attachment) No Homework |
Tutorials |
| Tuesday | Finish c. notes on John Adams Chapter 4 Assessment and Review (finish for homework) |
Field Trip to USC |
| Wednesday | 1776-1815 American history review before we move on to T.J. No HW |
English Writing, no tutorials Binder checks |
| Thursday | "Marbury Vs. Madison" PPT Finish John Adams/President's bullet page/review Alien and Sedition Acts Flashcards (4) HW: Study for Standards Review Quiz |
Finish Mandala Writing *If you didn't finish in class today, it is homework tonight! |
| Friday |
Current Week 11/9 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | C. Notes: Washington Administration HW: Gov Words V |
Tutorials |
| Tuesday | Finish Washington Notes (Notes are attached) No HW |
Guest Speaker |
| Wednesday | No School | No School |
| Thursday | Finish Washington admin. unit Short Washington film Flash cards HW: Study for Standard Review and Amendments Test |
Mandala Writing |
| Friday | Amendments Quiz/Standards Review Quiz | Team Collaboration |
Current Week 11/2 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday |
**Parent Signatures due now Petitions and Bill Proposal due Wednesday |
Tutorials |
| Tuesday | Day Two: Bill to Law/ Committee work HW: Pros and Cons (Click for list of bills) |
Study session |
| Wednesday | Day Three: Floor Action HW: Work on Questions due Monday (click for attachment) |
Tutorials |
| Thursday | Day Four: Final Vote on Bill to send to Executive Branch HW: Study for tomorrow's Constitution Quiz (*Bring your C. Notes for use during test). Standard Review Quiz is attached |
Mandala Writing |
| Friday | QUIZ ON THE CONSTITUTION AND STANDARDS REVIEW
HW: QUESTIONS DUE FOR BILL TO LAW PROJECT, SEE LINK ABOVE (ON WEDNESDAY) |
WORLD EDUCATION |
Current Week 10/19 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | PPT: Preamble to the Constitution HW: Gov Words (click for attachment) |
Tutorials |
| Tuesday | Intro to Constitution C. Notes, cont. No HW |
Finish PAY IT FORWARD |
| Wednesday | Finish Constitution notes (click for attachment) HW: Finish notes with questions and summary |
Tutorials |
| Thursday | Bill of Rights PPT with notes HW: Study for standards review quiz |
Mandala, cont |
| Friday | Bill of Rights PPT, cont. Standards Review Quiz |
Mandala creation, cont. |
Current Week 10/12 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | Discuss Federalism and the Federalist papers Ratification of the Constitution HW: Study for Wednesday's Benchmark |
Tutorials |
| Tuesday | Review Game Q1 Benchmark | Study Group for Benchmarks |
| Wednesday | Q1 Benchmark | Tutorials |
| Thursday |
No HW Great job on your benchmarks!! |
Mandala Writing |
| Friday | Go over Q1 Benchmark C Notes: Intro to the Constitution |
"Pay it Forward" |
Current Week 10/5 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | Finish C. Notes on Major Revolutionary Battles HW: Finish notes with questions and summary |
TUTORIALS |
| Tuesday | C. Notes and intro to Articles of Confederation
Ms. Kontis out at conference
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Avid Coordinator: Discussing fundraiser and Knott's and UCLA |
| Wednesday | Powerpoints continued on ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION Ms. Kontis out at conference |
TUTORIALS |
| Thursday | C Notes: Articles of Confederation | Mandala Writing |
| Friday | C. Notes: Constitutional Convention Flashcards |
Binder checks |
Current Week 9/28 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | NO SCHOOL | NO SCHOOL |
| Tuesday | NO SCHOOL | NO SCHOOL |
| Wednesday | NO HW | TUTORIALS |
| Thursday | FIELD TRIP | FIELD TRIP |
| Friday | SPECIALIZED DAY WITH ASSEMBLY NO HOMEWORK |
ASSEMBLY |
Current Week 9/25 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | Pre-Revolution Group Presentations PPT: "Declaration of Independence" |
Tutorials |
| Tuesday | PPT "Declaration", cont. Short film with questions Homework: Gov Words III (click to access file) |
Review Tutorial Question Levels and Questioning Discuss Friday's Speaker Learning Style Survey |
| Wednesday | Review the Declaration of Independence Reading: The Revolution Begins No HW |
Tutorials |
| Thursday | C. Notes: Battles of the Revoltuion HW: Study for Chapter 2 Quiz/Standards Review Quiz |
Study Day/Min. Day |
| Friday | Chapter 2 Quiz/ Standards Review Quiz | Guest Speaker: CSUN Student |
Current Week 9/14 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | C. Notes: Documents of Freedom Flashcards 1 Boston Massacre/ Boston Tea Party No Homework |
Tutorials Binder Checks Group B |
| Tuesday | Film: "The Declaration of Independence" with Cornell Notes Writing: Rebellion No HW |
Finish bullying journal prompt Take anti-bullying quiz Learning style survey |
| Wednesday | Finished C. Notes: Documents of Freedom Begin Pre-Revolution Mini Group Project No HW |
Tutorials |
| Thursday | Students will work on Pre-Revolution Mini Projects Projects due tomorrow HW: Projects/ Study for Standards Review Quiz |
Bullying unit, cont. |
| Friday | Standards Review Quiz Pre-Revolution Group Projects |
Team Collaboration |
Current Week 9/8 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | No School | No School |
| Tuesday | Return and go over Friday's quiz (*Make-ups for those who missed Friday quiz) Review "Freedom of the Press" C. Notes: Stamp Act/ Proclamation Line of 1763 No Homework
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The Mighty |
| Wednesday | Obama speech and reflection Return work Finish C. Notes Stamp Act HW: Finish Stamp Act notes with questions and summary |
Tutorials |
| Thursday | Stamp Act Simulation PPT: More Acts of Parliament and the King HW: Study for Standards Review Quiz |
Start Writing Process |
| Friday |
Current Week 8/31 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | Finish Columbian Exchange work C. Notes: French and Indian War HW: Finish C. Notes with questions and summary |
Tutorials |
| Tuesday | PPT Review "French and Indian War" short preview film with questions "Great Awakening" Reading No HW REMINDER: WE HAVE A QUIZ ON FRIDAY |
Discuss Question Levels |
| Wednesday | Clips to depict French and Indian War Gov Words II (for classwork and homework) |
Tutorials |
| Thursday | Freedom of the Press PPT with notes Discuss tomorrow's quiz HW: Study for tomorrow's chapter one quiz and standards review (6.3) |
Continue with Question Levels Discuss Community Service |
| Friday | Chapter One Quiz (Grades will be posted today on Snap Grades) | Beginning of writing unit |
Current Week 8/24 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | C. Notes: "The Enlightenment" |
Tutorials, an introduction |
| Tuesday | Finish "The Enlightenment" short film "Jamestown" with questions No HW |
Writing to prep for first Socratic Seminar on Thursday |
| Wednesday | Mapping the Colonies Homework: Finish the map if needed D Period homework: Map (*Reminder, there was an assembly during our period today, so the map is homework) |
Tutorials introduction and practice |
| Thursday | "Roots of Decmocracy" PPT with notes HW: Study for Standards Review Quiz |
Collaboration |
| Friday | Standards Review Quiz Columbian Exchange: Reading and diagram |
Socratic Seminar: Priorities |
Current Week 8/17 |
History Periods A, C, D, E | AVID [AVID doesn't have homework] |
| Monday | Seat assignments "What Happened in 7th Grade History class" timeline/Notes (in-class) No HW |
Supplies and binder organization |
| Tuesday | Review Binders and Organization Introduction to GOV words (*We have this academic vocabulary assignment at the start of each unit) Students should define each word and use it in a sentence. For extra points, students may draw a picture or icon depicting the word. Click on the link to retrieve a list of the words.
HW: Finish GOV Words if it wasn't completed in class |
Binder Organization |
| Wednesday | U.S. Physical Regions Map (in class) HW: Finish map if needed at home |
More introductory information on AVID Getting to Know You, Collaborative Activity |
| Thursday | Exploration Review Short film: American Roots Film Guide due Oct. 9th (link) HW: Study for Facts Quiz |
Collaborative Activity: Getting to Know You |
| Friday | Review Standards Quiz Cornell Notes an Introduction |
Finish "Getting to Know You" Activity Word Association game |