US History—Espinosa, Jennings, Malone
Week ONE/ 4rd Six Weeks
Monday 1/21
No School
Tuesday 1/22
We will / Objective: We will show our understanding of traditional historical points
of reference in US history through 1812.
I will / Product/Task: I will breakdown and analyze the results of my semester exam.
Activity: Review Semester Exam
Assessment:
High Level Questions:
 During class you often need to memorize certain facts. What strategies did you use
to remember the material? What usually works best for you?
 Think about your progress this year. What knowledge and skill have you have you
learned up to this point? In what areas do you feel you need to spend additional
time and effort to reach mastery?
Homework:
Wednesday 1/23
We will / Objective: We will understand why various sections of the United States
developed different patterns of economic activity.
I will / Product/Task: I will analyze the causes and effects of economic differences
among different regions of the United States during the Industrial Revolution.
Activity: Chapter 11: National and Regional Growth
 Unpack Chapter 11
 Interchangeable Parts Whole- Class Activity
Assessment: Journal on netSchool
High Level Questions:
 How did the War of 1812 cause economic changes in America?
Homework:
Thursday 1/24
We will / Objective: I will understand the impact of scientific discoveries and
technological innovations on daily life in the United States.
I will / Product/Task: I will explain the effects of technological and scientific
innovations on the economic development of the United States.
US History—Espinosa, Jennings, Malone
Week ONE/ 4rd Six Weeks
Activity: Chapter 11: National and Regional Growth
 Causes and Effects of the Industrial Revolution
 Inventor/Invention Chart
Assessment: Class Notes
High Level Questions:
 What aspects of each innovation helped America’s factories and businesses?
 Which aspects of each innovation led to the growth and development of American
cities?
 How might the economy of the area change in the next 100 years?
Homework:
Friday 1/25
We will / Objective: We will understand the impact of science and technology on
the economic development of the United States.
I will / Product/Task: I will analyze how technological innovations changed the way
goods were manufactured and marketed, nationally and internationally.
Activity: Chapter 11: National and Regional Growth
 Inventor/Invention Research
Assessment: PowerPoint
High Level Questions:
 Which direct effects of the innovations aided the development of American
factories and commerce?
 Which direct effects of each innovation aided American manufacturing and
marketing?
 Which direct effects of each innovation aided the urbanization of America?
Key Understandings
Key Vocabulary
Upcoming Due Dates
Notes:
Homework: Enjoy the weekend! 
Industrial Revolution, factory system, free enterprise
Samuel Slater, interchangeable parts, Robert Fulton, Samuel F. B. Morse, Eli Whitney,
cotton gin, plantations, slavery, John Deere, steel plow, Lowell mills,