American History Materials_Bridge Prep American History Embedded GED Project Bridge Prep: NRS: Inter. ESL/Beg. ABE Designer: Christine Drieling Page Contents Section Product 1 Materials 2 Daily Conversation Questions (S1-A1) 3 Cloze activity (S1-A2) 4 Trade Activity (S1-A3) 5-6 8-Question Activity (S1-A4) 7 Film Trailer website (S1-A5) 7 American History Pictures (S1-A6): PowerPoint Instructions 8 Cause and Effect Chart (Section Product 1a) 9 Cause and Effect Chart Answers (Section Product 1b) Section Product 2 Materials 10 Story for Jigsaw (S2-A1) 11 Issue ideas with sample prompting questions (S2-A2) 12-13 Photo prompts (S2-A3) 14 Film Trailer website (S2-A4) 14 American History Pictures (S1-A6/S2-A4): PowerPoint Instructions 15 Time Line Activity (Section Product 2) Final Product Materials 16-17 Daily 5 Question Quizzes (FP1) 18-19 Flashcards (FP2a) 20-21 Flashcards Answers (FP2b) 22-23 Event Categorizing WS (FP3) 24 Topic Columns (FP4) Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 1 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Section 1 Daily Conversation Questions (S1-A1) Establishing Colonies o Native and New Americans How did you find out you were coming to the USA? How did you get here and how long did it take? The American Revolution o The Fight for Independence Who makes laws in the United States? How do countries solve problems with each other? The U.S. Civil War o Differences Lead to War Have you ever traded anything with anyone? What do you do if you don’t agree with someone? The Reform Movement o Child Labor and Women’s Suffrage In your country, what are four things a child is not allowed to do that an adult can do? In your country, do women have the same freedoms as men? World War II o The Search for New Workers Have you ever done anything to help another person or group? The Cold War and Vietnam War o The Race for World Power Have you ever had to do something you didn’t agree with? Communicating in the New Millennium o Technology Changes the Way We Live How is your life different since the year 2000? (used with worksheet) Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 2 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Cloze activity (S1-A2) Please complete the paragraphs with a partner On December 21, __________, the Mayflower landed in America. They left __________ with 102 people and after the first winter only __________ survived. The Pilgrims learned many things from the __________. One thing they learned was how to __________. After working hard all summer, the Pilgrims had a large __________ of food from their garden. Together with the Native Americans, the Pilgrims had a huge __________. Later, President Lincoln called this special day as __________ day. After many years, immigration changed. When new people came to the United States, they needed to first visit __________ Island. There they were checked for __________ and answer many __________. Many of them did not speak __________. When they received their new entry __________ they could enter the United States. All newcomers have a __________ time at first. People who come to the United States because it is not safe to live in their home country anymore are called __________. America has been called the great “__________ __________”. Immigrants make the United States what it is today. Please complete the paragraphs with a partner On December 21, __________, the Mayflower landed in America. They left __________ with 102 people and after the first winter only __________ survived. The Pilgrims learned many things from the __________. One thing they learned was how to __________. After working hard all summer, the Pilgrims had a large __________ of food from their garden. Together with the Native Americans, the Pilgrims had a huge __________. Later, President Lincoln called this special day as __________ day. After many years, immigration changed. When new people came to the United States, they needed to first visit __________ Island. There they were checked for __________ and answer many __________. Many of them did not speak __________. When they received their new entry __________ they could enter the United States. All newcomers have a __________ time at first. People who come to the United States because it is not safe to live in their home country anymore are called __________. America has been called the great “__________ __________”. Immigrants make the United States what it is today. Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 3 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Trade Activity (S1-A3) Choose 8 “lost and found” items from your school’s collection and bring them to class. Have 8 student volunteers come to front of room and “trade” lost and found items without money. This will help them practice some grammar like personal pronouns and “will” helping verb. For example, one student should look for something he/she wants (from the 8 student volunteers) and say, “Will you trade your book for my scarf?” The second student needs to choose whether he/she wants the scarf or needs to add something else. “Yes, I will trade with you.” or “No, but I will trade my book for your scarf and shoes.” The first student needs to decide if it is worth the trade or not, trade with them or choose someone else to trade with. Eventually all 8 students will have been traded with. Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 4 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Directions for 8-Question Activity (S1-A4) Teacher Directions: Before handing out the following worksheet: Write the question on the board. “How is your life different since the year 2000?” Discuss possible ways of answering the question in the first person (i.e. Now I have 3 children.). Have students write a one-sentence answer for #1. Discuss how to answer in the 3rd person (i.e. Jenni now has a job at Wal-Mart.). Have students walk around classroom and ask 7 different students the given question. Write the answers in the 3rd person on their worksheet. Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 5 American History Materials_Bridge Prep 8-Question Activity (S1-A4) How is your life different since the year 2000? 1. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________________________________________________ How is your life different since the year 2000? 1. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 6 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Film Trailer website (S1-A5) Teacher directions: Go to www.imdb.com and search for the name of the movie. Click on “trailer” and wait for it to download. Click on it and watch the trailer on the LCD as a class. (Trailers run anywhere from 1:30 (mins.) to 3:50.) Here is a list of the films used in this curriculum: The Patriot Cold Mountain Oliver Twist Pearl Harbor Saving Private Ryan Anne Frank: The Whole Story Schindler’s List Apocalypse Now Born on the Fourth of July American History PowerPoint Pictures (S1-A6) Teacher directions: Show and discuss the PowerPoint American History Pictures. Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 7 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Cause and Effect Chart (S1) Students, in pairs, write in the cause or effect that is missing. CAUSE EFFECT 1. 1. Pilgrims moved to America 2. Americans wanted independence from 2. England 3. 3. U.S. Civil War 4. 4. Children began to get educated 5. Elizabeth Cady Stanton worked hard for 5. women’s rights 6. 6. The U.S. entered WWII 7. Russia tried to gain world power 7. 8. Communists tried to take over all of 8. Vietnam 9. Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 9. Communication became faster 8 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Cause and Effect Chart Answers (S1b) Students, in pairs, write in the cause or effect that is missing. CAUSE EFFECT 1. There was a need for religious freedom 1. Pilgrims moved to America 2. Americans wanted independence from 2. wrote Declaration of Independence England 3. England would not let go of America 3. U.S. Civil War 4. New laws stated children must be in school 4. Children began to get educated 5. Elizabeth Cady Stanton worked hard for 5. women could eventually freely vote women’s rights 6. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor 6. The U.S. entered WWII 7. Russia tried to gain world power 7. The Cold War began 8. Communists tried to take over all of 8. Americans helped to fight in Vietnam War Vietnam 9. New technology was developed Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 9. Communication became faster 9 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Section 2 Story for Jigsaw (S2-A1) Preparation: Choose any relevant chapter in America’s Story: Book One (or Two) by Vivian Bernstein, copyright 2006 and follow the directions below. Some good chapters to use in Book One: Chapter 7 Americans Fight for Freedom (pages 40-43) Chapter 21 The Civil War (pages 138-141) Some good chapters to use in Book Two: Chapter 7 Unions Help the Working People (pages 44-47) Chapter 13 World War II Begins (pages 84-87) with Chapter 14 The End of WWII (pages 91-94) Chapter 15 The Cold War (pages 100-103) Chapter 20 War in Vietnam (pages 129-132) Chapter 23 A Changing Nation (pages 152-155) Group Reading: One section of America’s Story: Book Two since 1865 (chapter ____) by Vivian Bernstein, copyright 2006 Teacher directions: Divide class into six different groups. Hand out a couple copies of one page of chapter _____ to each group. Each group will read their page aloud within their group and find 4-6 main points from their reading. One person from each group will write down the points the group comes up with (usually about one per paragraph) on a piece of paper. After they are finished with all their points, please check to make sure they summarize all the most important points of the page and then they can write their points on large poster paper with markers. After all the groups are finished, have each group come up one at a time (in story order) to teach their main points to the class. Student directions: Read your story section and choose 4-6 main points from your page. Choose one person in your group to write down the points. Your teacher will check to make sure they cover everything important. After your teacher checks and approves your points, copy them onto poster paper. When it is your group’s turn, go to the front of the class and teach your section to the others. Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 10 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Issue ideas with sample prompting questions (S2-A2) Teacher directions: Choose a different issue for students to choose sides on and discuss. Split class into groups of 5-6 students. Give them the topic and have one writer write the arguments for both sides that the group comes up with. The students must come up with 3 arguments for either side. Have a different student (not the writer, maybe one who was not talking very much) come up to the board and write each argument. Summarize what you see on the board. Examples of topics: Using cell phones while driving Paper bags/plastic bags while shopping Drinking coffee/tea Buying a textbook or buying copies to put into a binder Student Issue Template Issue: ______________________________________________ Side A: _______________________________________________________________ Arguments: 1. _______________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________ Side B: _______________________________________________________________ Arguments: 1. _______________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________ Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 11 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Photo prompts (S2-A3) Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 12 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 13 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Film Trailer website (S2-A4) Teacher directions: Go to www.imdb.com and search for the name of the movie. Click on “trailer” and wait for it to download. Click on it and watch the trailer on the LCD as a class. (Trailers run anywhere from 1:30 (mins.) to 3:50.) Here is a list of the films used in this curriculum: The Patriot Cold Mountain Oliver Twist Pearl Harbor Saving Private Ryan Anne Frank: The Whole Story Schindler’s List Apocalypse Now Born on the Fourth of July American History PowerPoint Pictures (S1-A6/S2-A5) Teacher directions: Show and discuss the PowerPoint American History Pictures Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 14 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Time Line Instructions (S2) As a class, write a list on board of important events and dates learned in class. On note cards students will write important events and dates—one on each card (write large). Hand out one card per student. Give each student one event and date to write on their card. Have students come up one at a time to a designated place and pin up their card in the correct order until all are listed. Sample Events and Dates: Native Americans lived in America Pilgrims came to America Boston Tea Party Revolutionary War begins Declaration of Independence written George Washington becomes first President Elizabeth Cady Stanton fights for women’s suffrage Harriet Tubman worked with Underground Railroad The Civil War Ellis Island Opened Women won the right to vote World War II begins Japan attacks Pearl Harbor U.S. joins WWII Communists won control of China The Soviet Union builds Berlin Wall Americans start to fight in Vietnam Vietnam became a communist nation Berlin Wall came down The New Millenium Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 1500s to present 1620 1773 1775 1776 1789 1848 1850-1860 1861-1865 1892 1920 1939 1941 1941-1945 1949 1961 1964 1975 1989 2000 15 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Daily 5 Question Quizzes (FP1) These are the topical quizzes to use after every two days of teaching. Write them or project them on the board, give students time to complete and go over answers together. This can be a competition, if desired. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The _____ lived in the United States before the Pilgrims arrived. The big feast that the Indians and Pilgrims shared together is now called _____. When immigrants moved to the United States, the first big monument they saw was called the Statue of _____. When immigrants first came to the United States, they needed to be checked in at Ellis _____. Do new immigrants to the United States need to go to Ellis Island first today? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Great Britain changed the laws to make Americans pay high _____. Paul Revere and many other people fought the new taxes by throwing _____ into the water. In 1775, America began fighting a war with _____. This war was called the _____ War. After the war, leaders of the 13 colonies signed the Declaration of _____ to say they were free from England. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. People from Africa were traded and bought in the US as _____. Harriet Tubman was a part of the Underground _____. Was Harriet Tubman caught helping slaves? The _____ War was between the North and South in the US. The northern states were called the _____ and the southern states were the _____. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Many children worked many hours in _____. _____ helped to make rules more fair for workers. Women’s suffrage was a movement to make it legal for women to ____. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a leader of the women’s ____ movement. The ____ amendment gave women the freedom to vote. Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 16 American History Materials_Bridge Prep 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. _____ was the leader of Germany before WWII. The United States entered _____ in 1941. When Americans had to eat less food and buy less things, it was called _____. _____ worked in factories during the Great War. Jews needed to wear a _____ to show they were Jewish. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The _____ owns most of the land, stores and businesses in a Communist country. In 1949, _____ won control of China. Vietnam is in Southeast _____. _____ Vietnam wanted South Vietnam to join them to be one Communist nation. There is a memorial in _____ D.C. to remember the soldiers who died during the Vietnam War. Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 17 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Flashcards (FP2a)—Copy the following four pages (questions on one side, answers on the other) on colored paper. Students will each have one question to ask and answer with a partner; switch papers and find a new partner with whom to practice. What was the big feast that the Indians and Pilgrims shared together? Who owns most of the land, stores and businesses in a Communist country? Paul Revere and many other people fought the new taxes by doing what? When immigrants moved to the United States, what was the first big monument they saw? What was the name of the war between the Americans and Great Britain? Women’s suffrage was a movement to make it legal for women to do what? When immigrants first came to the United States, where did they need to be checked in? After the war, leaders of the 13 colonies signed what to say they were free from England? Was it North or South Vietnam who wanted them to be one Communist nation? What did Great Britain change the laws to make Americans pay? What were people from Africa traded and bought in the US as? Do new immigrants to the United States need to go to Ellis Island first today? In 1775, who did Americans begin fighting a war with? Harriet Tubman was a part of the Underground what? Which amendment gave women the freedom to vote? Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 18 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Many children worked many hours where? Who helped to make rules more fair for workers? The southern states were called what? Was Harriet helping slaves? caught In 1949, who won control of China? Where is Vietnam? Jews needed to wear a what to show they were Jewish? Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a leader of which movement? When Americans had to eat less food and buy less things, what was it called? Which war was between the North and South in the US? Who was the leader of Germany before WWII? The northern states were called what? The United States entered what in 1941? Tubman Who lived in the United States before the Pilgrims arrived? Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 Where is a memorial in to remember the soldiers who died during the Vietnam War? Who worked in factories during the Great War? 19 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Flashcards Answers (FP2b) Throwing tea into the ocean—The Tea Party The government Thanksgiving Vote The Revolutionary War The Statue of Liberty North Vietnam Declaration of Independence Ellis Island No, they don’t. slaves High taxes 19th amendment The Underground Railroad England Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 20 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Confederacy Unions In factories South-East Asia Communists No, she never was rationing Women’s Rights or Women’s Suffrage A yellow star Adolf Hitler The Civil War World War II The Union Washington D.C. Women Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 Native Americans 21 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Event Categorizing WS (FP3) Copy one set of words for each group of 3-4 people and cut/separate the words for each group. Hand out one set to each group along with (FP4) paper. Give them time to separate the words into the correct columns on FP4. Check as a class. Thanksgiving 1620 1775 Union vs. Late 1800s to Confederacy Early 1900s Jews Communist Jungle CFL bulbs Independence From England 1861-1865 Low pay Star Berlin Wall Protest 2000 Colonists Paul Revere Confederate flag Dangerous Jobs Holocaust 1989 Hippies YouTube American Indians Declaration Of Nazi Germany East-WestGermany Cease-fire Smart phones Trade Independence Elizabeth Cady Stanton Ellis Island Thomas Jefferson Underground railroad Children working 1941 USSR Memorial iPod Pilgrims Taxes Chains Women voting 1945 Space Program 1975 Hybrid cars Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 22 American History Materials_Bridge Prep Harvest Tea party Auction Unions Hitler 1949 1964 Statue Of Liberty 1776 Harriet Tubman Suffrage Ration Missiles Cease-fire Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 23 Lap tops used in classrooms Flat-screen TVs American History Materials_Bridge Prep New Colonies U.S. Civil /Immigration War American Revolution Topic Columns (FP4) Reform WWII Movement Christine Drieling_Embedded GED Project_12-30-10 Cold War Vietnam War 24 New Millennium Communication