Monday
Week of September 1-5, 2014
Teacher: Kindred
Team: APUSH
Weekly Learning Targets
I can analyze how the Columbian Exchange resulted from European expansion overseas.
I can trace the change over time of contacts among American Indians, Africans, and Europeans.
I can use chronological thinking skills to address various question stems.
Activities:
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Materials:
Follow Up/Homework: Follow the Reading Schedule AND Complete Crash Course US History #1
Wed/Thur
Tuesday
Activities:
1. The Columbian Exchange Activity- Students will read articles pertaining to the causes and
effects of the Columbian Exchange. Then, students will complete a graphic organizer
highlighting the impact of various exchanged items on Europeans and Native Americans.
*DAILY GRADE*
Materials: Articles, Graphic Organizer
Follow Up/HW: Follow the Reading Schedule AND Study for Chapter 1 Quiz
Activities:
1. Review: The Columbian Exchange- Teacher will lead the class in a review of the
Columbian Exchange.
2. European Settlement of North America Activity- Students will complete an ESP chart in
which they compare the characteristics of French, British and Spanish settlement.
3. Writing Skills: Question Stems- Students will review question stems for APUSH essays.
4. Writing Practice: Short Answer Questions- Teacher will provide background information
on structure of AP Short Answer questions. Then, students will practice answering sample
AP Short Answer questions.
5. Chapter 1 Quiz- Students will answer 15 multiple-choice questions reviewing information
covered in Chapter 1 of their textbook. *DAILY GRADE*
Materials: Sample questions, Quiz
Follow Up/HW: Follow the Reading Schedule AND Study for Assessment #1
Friday
Activities:
1. Six Degrees of Separation Activity- In groups, students will be provided with 2 dates: 1491
and 1607. Students must select 6 events in chronological order that link the two dates
together. Each group will share their choices with the class and defend their selections.
2. Assessment #1– Students will complete a short answer based assessment that will test their
knowledge of Period 1.
Materials: Assessment
Next Week: Follow the Reading Schedule