Kristen Hood
8 th grade Social Studies
Lesson Plans: January 12-16
Monday January 12, 2014
Learning Target: I can explain how the United States defeated the Barbary pirates.
I can identify how war with Europe hurt American trade.
I can label the causes and effects of the Embargo Act
Foldable/Video/Notes
Tuesday January 13, 2014
Learning Target: I can explain how the United States defeated the Barbary pirates.
I can identify how war with Europe hurt American trade.
I can label the causes and effects of the Embargo Act
Foldable/Video/Notes
Wednesday January 14, 2014
Learning Target: I can list the events leading up to the battle of Tippecanoe and identify reasons why the United States declared war on Britain.
Group Work- JIGSAW
Thursday January 15, 2014
Learning Target: I can describe the American invasion of Canada and the fighting in the
South. I can list the events and their impact leading to the end of the War of 1812.
WAR OF 1812
Friday January 16, 2014
Learning Target: I can describe the American invasion of Canada and the fighting in the
South. I can list the events and their impact leading to the end of the War of 1812.
WAR OF 1812—

Chapter 9: The Era of Thomas Jefferson
1. I can describe how Jefferson charted a new course for the government.
2. I can explain the importance of New Orleans and the crisis over its port.
3. I can explain how the United States gained the Louisiana Purchase.
4. I can identify the significance of Lewis and Clark’s expedition.
5. I can explain how the United States defeated the Barbary pirates.
I can identify how war with Europe hurt American trade.
I can label the causes and effects of the Embargo Act.
6. I can list the events leading up to the battle of Tippecanoe.
7. I can identify reasons why the United States declared war on Britain.
8. I can describe the American invasion of Canada and the fighting in the South.
9. I can list the events and their impact leading to the end of the War of 1812