Quarter 3
Special Reminder: All textbooks should remain at home until the end of
the school year.
February 10, 2012
Blocks 2, 6, and 8
Read Chapter 11 and complete worksheets 11.6-11.8 and the Reading Further: Due
Date: 2/13. Washington’s Farewell Address translation: Due Date: 2/13
Chapter 11 quiz on Thursday, Feb. 13th. Work on the Federalists Era Skit…this
is a project grade: Due date: 2/16.
BCR Due Date: 2/14
Directions: Read pages 178-181 in your History Alive textbook and answer the
following questions in BCR format (minimum of 6 sentences/typed).
1.) How did slaves, free blacks, and women challenge their status in society?
2.) In what ways did individual women and African Americans demonstrate their
ability to “fight” for equal rights against “white, rich males with property”?
**Use the BCR rubric as a guide. Be certain to support your response with
details from the reading in the textbook**
February 8, 2012
Blocks 2, 6, and 8
Matt Katz this is for you...the Chapter 11 quiz has been move to Monday,
February 13th. See the topics below for more information. I am so proud of
you guys....outstanding job today!
February 6, 2012
Blocks 2, 6, and 8
Check the NHD folder for sample judging questions. You are addressed by the
way that you dress so look professional on the day of the competition. Be
prepared and well rested the night before.
January 31, 2012
Blocks 2, 6, and 8
Work on NHD. Chapter 11 Quiz topics: Washington’s cabinet, excise tax,
Whiskey Rebellion and how it was resolved, Farewell Address, Washington’s
accomplishments, Federalists v. Democratic/Republicans, Hamilton and
Jefferson’s views on government, Republicans support for France?, Federalist
support for Great Britain?, and Hamilton and the bank. Chapter 11 quiz on
Thursday, Feb. 9th.
January 30, 2012
Blocks 2, 6, and 8
Read Chapter 11 and complete the Jefferson and Hamilton reading notes
worksheets. Due date: 1/31. Chapter 11 quiz on Feb. 9th.
Quarter 3 Extra Credit: Due Date: March 29th
Opportunities: Go see the movie: Red Tails: An account of the Tuskegee Airmen,
an all-black World War II fighter pilot squad. The squadron, which was sent to
North Africa and Italy to escort white bomber pilots, consisted of some of the
best fighter pilots in the Air Corps.…questions will be posted by the end of
the week. Keep your ticket stub. Cold Winter Shelter @ Grace Community Church
Mar 3-12th.
January 24, 2012
Blocks 2, 6, and 8
Watch the State of the Union Address delivered by President Barack Obama on
1/24 at 9pm. Answer the following questions in paragraph format. 1.) What was
the overall tone of the speech? 2.) How did the audience react to the speech?
3.) What accomplishments were discussed under the Obama Administration? 4.)
What goals does the President have for 2012 and the future? 5.) Pick two
current event issues and discuss your opinion on how the President is handling
the issues. 6.) What was your overall impression of the Speech? . 7.) Locate
the Article and Section of the Constitution that requires the President to
deliver a State of the Union Address. Unit 3 title page (106R) and table of
contents(107-108). Due Date: 1/26/12
