United States History
OFF CAMPUS LEARNING ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES (or OLEO'S...also known as
Homework)
Friday / Monday December 4 & 7, 2009
Read and complete the Cornell Notes for Chapter Seven Section Three
Due Dates ... "A" Day ... Tuesday December 8, 2009
"B" Day ... Wednesday December 9, 2009
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday 11-30 thru 12-3, 2009
Read and complete the Cornell Notes for Chapter Seven Sections One and Two
Be prepared for a quiz on the Louisiana Purchase on Friday or Monday
Due Dates ... "A" Day ... Friday December 4, 2009
"B" Day ... Monday December 7, 2009
Monday / Tuesday November 23 & 24, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday / Friday November 19 and 20, 2009
Complete the Standards Assessment Take Home Test for Chapter Six
** Don't Forget...the Test Make-Up Worksheet is due on Tuesday 11/24...
** Book Orders Due by Tuesday December 1st **
Due Dates ... "A" Day ... Monday November 23, 2009
"B" Day ... Tuesday November 24, 2009
Tuesday / Wednesday November 17 and 18, 2009
Read and complete the Cornall Notes for Chapter Six Section Four
** Don't Forget...the Test Make-Up Worksheet is due on Tuesday 11/24...
Due Dates ... "A" Day ... Thursday November 19, 2009
"B" Day ... Friday November 20, 2009
Friday / Monday November 13 and 16, 2009
Read and complete the Cornell Notes for Chapter Six Section Three...also, if
you did not read section two make sure you read it. I already gave you the
answers on the notes. Also, if you want to earn extra points on the test,
complete the worksheet and turn it in by Tuesday November 24th.
Due Dates ... "A" Day ... Tuesday November 17, 2009
"B" Day ... Wednesday November 18, 2009
Tuesday / Thursday November 10 and 12, 2009
Hopefully you did well on the big Constitution Test. Your assignment for this
evening is to read and complete the Cornell Notes for Chapter Six Section
One. Don't be surprised if there is a quiz next class.
Due Dates ... "A" Day ... Friday November 13, 2009
"B" Day ... Monday November 16, 2009
Monday / Tuesday November 2 and 3, 2009
STUDY FOR THE CONSTITUTION TEST
The test will be on Friday November 6th or Monday November 9th. Check the
Study Guide page for clues to everything that will be on the test. In
addition to the items listed, remember you need to know about all 27
Amendments.
Thursday / Friday October 29 and 30, 2009
No new assignment but a lot of you are still missing the Cornell Notes for
Chapter Four. No late penalty if those are turned in by Tuesday November 3rd.
Wednesday / Thursday October 21 and 22, 2009
Prepare your Amednment Project! Presentations begin on Friday October 23rd!
Friday / Tuesday October 16 and 20, 2009
Continue work on your Amendment Project.
------ You need to be ready to present by Friday October 23rd!-----
Also, if you did not finish the Cornell Notes for Chapter Four Section Four
in class, please finish those at home.
Wednesday / Thursday October 14 and 15, 2009
Continue work on your Amendment Project. Reminder: If you are not sure about
the meaning of your Amendment ask for help! Do not wait until the night
before your presentation to try and slap something together. If you do...it
shows and your grade will suffer.
Also, if you did not finish the Cornell Notes for Chapter Four Section Three
in class, please finish those at home.
Monday / Tuesday October 12 and 13, 2009
Continue working on your Amendment Project. If you did not finish reading and
the Cornell Notes for Chapter Four Section Two in class you will need to
finish those up at home.
Thursday / Friday October 8 and 9, 2009
Start working on your Amendment Project
Due Dates... are still not set but they will be after October 22nd or 23rd!
Tuesday / Wednesday October 6 and 7, 2009
Read Texbook and complete Cornell Notes for Chapter Four Section One.
Due Dates "A" Day Thurssday October 8, 2009
"B" Day Friday October 9, 2009
Friday / Monday October 2 and 5, 2009
STUDY FOR THE TEST!!!!! You can find the questions (minus the possible
answers on the Handouts/Study Guides Link) The Cornell Notes for Chapter
Three will be collected prior to the test. The test will cover the lead up to
and the actual events of the Revolutionary War which covers the last section
of Chapter Two and all of Chapter Three.
Test Dates..."A" Day Tuesday October 6, 2009
"B" Day Wednesday October 7, 2009
Wednesday / Thursday September 30 and October 1, 2009
Finish the Revolutionary War Battle Map (if you did not finish it during
class.)
Read and complete the Cornell Notes for Chapter Three Section Four
Due Dates "A" Day Friday October 2, 2009
"B" Day Monday October 5, 2009
Monday / Tuesday September 28 and 29, 2009
Read and complete the Cornell Notes for Chapter Three Section Three
Due Dates "A" Day Wednesday September 30, 2009
"B" Day Thursday October 1, 2009
Thursday / Friday September 24 and 25, 2009
Read and complete the Cornell Notes for Chapter Three Section Two
Due Dates "A" Day Monday September 28, 2009
"B" Day Tuesday September 29, 2009
Tuesday / Wednesday September 22 and 23, 2009
Read and complete the Cornell Notes for Chapter Three Section One
Remember: Only complete the sections as assigned. Please do not try to
complete the entire packet in one evening.
Due Dates "A" Day Thursday September 24, 2009
"B" Day Friday September 25, 2009
Wednesday / Thursday September 16 and 17, 2009
Finish the map/handout on the French and Indian War (for all periods except
1st period...you will get this assignment on Friday.)
Due dates "A" Day Friday September 18, 2009
"B" Day Monday September 21, 2009
Monday / Tuesday September 14 and 15, 2009
Finish the U.S. News Illustrated project that was started in class.
Due dates "A" Day Wednesday September 16, 2009
"B" Day Thursday September 17, 2009
Thursday / Friday September 10 and 11, 2009
Finish reading Chapter Two in the textbook. Complete the rest of the Terms
and People Worksheet for Chapter One.
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125AK All orders need to be placed by Monday Spetember 14th at 7:00pm
Due dates "A" Day Monday September 14, 2009
"B" Day Tuesday September 15, 2009
Thursday / Friday September 3 and 4, 2009
Read the sections of the Anne Hutchinson packet we did not cover in class. If
you have a part in the debate, read it over carefully and be sure to ask me
if you need help. (I recommend coming by with your group, together, at lunch
to practice together before the debate). If you do not have a part be
prepared to take notes during the debate. You are responsible for finding one
good point and one bad point from each presentation. The actual re-enactment
of the debate will take place on
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"A" Day Thursday September 10, 2009
"B" Day Friday September 11, 2009
Tuesday / Wednesday September 1 and 2, 2009
Read in textbook Chapter Two Section Three. Complete the Terms and People
worksheet begun in class for those terms found in sections 1, 2, and 3 of
Chapter Two.
Due dates "A" Day Thursday September 3, 2009
"B" Day Friday September 4, 2009
Sorry this page has not been current. It will be up to date from now on. Here
is a recap of all the scored assignments given as of September 1, 2009.
Thursday August 20, 2009
8/26 Pop Quiz on Chapter One (given in class worth 7 points)
8/26 Standards Assessment for Chapter One (worth 30 points plus a possible
five point bonus. This was a take home test. You will get a similar take home
test for every chapter.
8/24 Hypothetical History worksheet comparing our life today with life if
Columbus had landed in Virginia instead of the Caribbean as he had planned
(worth a possible 25 points)
8/20 Questionnaire, side one for you and side two for your parents (worth 10
points if completed)
8/19 Syllabus An explanation of what you can expect in my class which need a
parent signature to receive an easy 10 points.
There has also been two extra credit opportunities, one in the August
Newsletter and one in the Back to School Night Newsletter.
In addition to these graded assignments, you should have read the following
sections of your textbook, Chapter One Sections 2,3 and 4 as well as Chapter
Two sections 1 and 2.
