Friday, August 28, 2026

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What examples of revolutions throughout history can you think of?
    2. What is the difference between “revolution” and “evolution”?

  2. Finish Causation--Introduction
    Read the story of Alphonse the Camel, and in groups work to answer the questions about the cause of his death

  3. Unit 2 Overview Video

  4. Discuss the Enlightenment
    Take Notes

Thursday, August 27, 2026

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What state were you assigned yesterday?
    2. What was one fact about their politics?
    3. What was one fact about their economics?
    4. What was one weakness of theirs?

  2. Finish Empire Building Chart
    From the information in the presentation, fill out the chart

  3. Causation--Introduction
    Read the story of Alphonse the Camel, and in groups work to answer the questions about the cause of his death

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. In 2026, what are some of the most common jobs people perform?
    2. In 2026, do most people live in rural or urban environments?
    3. In 2026, do most children work or go to school?

  2. Empire Building Group Slides
    Using the reading for your assigned empire (Unit 1 Reader), you and your group will complete the five elements on your slide

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. By 1750, what job did most people perform?
    2. By 1750, did most people live in rural or urban environments?
    3. In 1750, in what industry did many women in cities begin working in?

  2. Finish Life in 1750 and Today
    Use the reading (Unit 1 Reader) to complete the chart and answer the questions

  3. Bring Chromebook Chargers (Homework)

Monday, August 24, 2026

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What form of government did ancient Athens have?
    2. What form of government does Myanmar have?
    3. What is it called when there is no separation between religion and politics?

  2. Why Study History? Video

  3. Forms of Government Quiz

  4. Unit 1 Overview Video

  5. Life in 1750 and Today
    Use the reading (Unit 1 Reader) to complete the chart and answer the questions

Friday, August 21, 2026

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. Pick an interesting (school appropriate) story that happened to you this summer. Write a primary account (you were there when it happened) of that event (minimum five sentences)

  2. What's the Difference between Primary and Secondary Sources in History? Video

  3. Finish Cafeteria Fight Investigation
    Use the witness accounts to determine what happened and who should be held responsible

  4. Study for Monday's Quiz (Homework)

Thursday, August 20, 2026

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What was the “danger of a single story”?
    2. What do you think is required to prove something historically?

  2. Finish Forms of Government (Quiz on Monday)
    Review handout (Unit 1 Reader)

  3. Cafeteria Fight Investigation
    Use the testimonials (Unit 1 Reader) to determine what happened and who should be held responsible

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. Why do you think we study history? Give at least one reason.
    2. Which do you think has the biggest impact on history: important leaders, ordinary people, new ideas, or new technology? Choose one and explain why.

  2. Finish The Danger of a Single Story Video
    Answer questions

  3. Forms of Government (Quiz on Monday)
    Review handout (Unit 1 Reader)

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

  1. Finish Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
    Answer questions

  2. The Danger of a Single Story Video
    Answer questions

  3. Parent/Guardian Contact Sheet (Homework--Due Tomorrow)
    Take syllabus home and have parent(s)/guardian(s) fill out the Contact Sheet

Monday, August 17, 2026

  1. New Seating Chart

  2. Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
    Answer the questions

  3. Parent/Guardian Contact Sheet (Homework--Due Wednesday)
    Take syllabus home and have parent(s)/guardian(s) fill out the Contact Sheet