APUSH Schedule for the Week of September 20th, 2010
B period
Previously assigned hw: Read and compare Zinn’s and Schweikarts perspective on
Bacon’s Rebellion for Monday.
Mon/6: Class discussion topic: What was the greatest threat to the social elite’s
control of the colonists?---a fear that was realized in Bacon’s rebellion.
1. Class discussion
2. Introduction to P.E.R.S.I.A and the 12 AP Themes
HW for Tues: Prepare for “Plan of Attack” on the differing developments of the New
England and Chesapeake colonies
Tues/7: To what extent did the New England colonies develop differently from the
Chesapeake colonies?
1. Powerpoint presentation
Groups for “Plan of Attack”
HW for Wed. Read Ch5, visit SFP web-link “The First Great Awakening 1730” use the
first two websites offered and respond to the 2 in-class aim questions for Tuesday’s
class by preparing notes or a narrative, or an outline.
Wed/1: To what extent had the American colonists develop a unique culture and
society by the mid 18th century? (Ch5)
Sub-topic: To what extent did the Great Awakening create a sense of a shared
national identity? (Ch5 and web-link)
1. Introduction to ATIP-GO (document analysis)
2. In-class discussion
HW for Thurs. Read Textbook Ch6 on the French and Indian War. Look head for HW
due for Fri.
Thurs/2: To what extent was the French and Indian war the precursor to the
American Revolution?
1. Powerpoint presentation
2. Class discussion
HW for Fri: Read ch7 , Zinn ch4, and Booknotes—Young on the Shoemaker and the
Boston Tea Party (p3) and For Tues: write a one page debate argument on your
assigned role: Was the British tax policy and restrictions fair to the colonists? (You
must write a 1 page argument and follow up with bullet point facts to use during the
debate.
Fri/3: Causes of the American Revolution
Powerpoint presentation on How to Write a AP DBQ Essay.
HW: Prep your one page argument for the debate on Tues (drop Mon)
Mon/4: Drop
Tues/5: Debate: Was the British tax policies and restriction fair to the colonists?
HW for Wed: Read Ch 8/ Zinn Ch5/ Booknotes Maier on Declaring Independence
(p9).
Wed/6: To what extent was the conflict between Great Britain and her North
American colonies economic in origin rather than rooted in political and social
controversies and differences?
1. Group DBQ “Plan of Attack”
***Exam to be announced***
E period
Previously assigned hw: Read and compare Zinn’s and Schweikarts perspective on
Bacon’s Rebellion for Monday.
Mon/6: Class discussion topic: What was the greatest threat to the social elite’s
control of the colonists?---a fear that was realized in Bacon’s rebellion.
1. Class discussion
2. Introduction to P.E.R.S.I.A and the 12 AP Themes
HW for Tues: Prepare for “Plan of Attack” on the differing developments of the New
England and Chesapeake colonies
Tues/7: To what extent did the New England colonies develop differently from the
Chesapeake colonies?
1. Powerpoint presentation
Groups for “Plan of Attack”
HW for Wed. Read Ch5, visit SFP web-link “The First Great Awakening 1730” use the
first two websites offered and respond to the 2 in-class aim questions for Tuesday’s
class by preparing notes or a narrative, or an outline.
Wed/1: To what extent had the American colonists develop a unique culture and
society by the mid 18th century? (Ch5)
Sub-topic: To what extent did the Great Awakening create a sense of a shared
national identity? (Ch5 and web-link)
1. Introduction to ATIP-GO (document analysis)
2. In-class discussion
HW for Thurs. Read Textbook Ch6 on the French and Indian War. Look head for HW
due for Fri.
Thurs/2: To what extent was the French and Indian war the precursor to the
American Revolution?
1. Powerpoint presentation
2. Class discussion
HW for Fri: Read ch7 , Zinn ch4, and Booknotes—Young on the Shoemaker and the
Boston Tea Party (p3) and For Tues: write a one page debate argument on your
assigned role: Was the British tax policy and restrictions fair to the colonists? (You
must write a 1 page argument and follow up with bullet point facts to use during the
debate.
Fri/3: Causes of the American Revolution
Powerpoint presentation on How to Write a AP DBQ Essay.
HW: Prep your one page argument for the debate on Mon
Mon/4: Debate: Was the British tax policies and restriction fair to the colonists?
HW for Wed: Read Ch 8/ Zinn Ch5/ Booknotes Maier on Declaring Independence
(p9).
Tues/5: drop
Wed/6: To what extent was the conflict between Great Britain and her North
American colonies economic in origin rather than rooted in political and social
controversies and differences?
1. Group DBQ “Plan of Attack”
***Exam to be announced***