U.S. History
Date 8/28/2015
Objective: Students will understand the Homestead Act the different
groups that it motived to moved out west and the obstacles they faced
in the west
Language Objective: Students will write read and analyze primary
sources, students will read about different groups and write information
about each group
Agenda: Students will take their states and capitals assessment
Students will then complete the last two stations with their group from
the day before
Students will complete the conflict portion of their worksheet and
discuss all groups as a class
Students will hand in their railroad worksheet for a grade
Homework: Read ch. 5.2-5.3
States and Capitals Grading Scale
4 point scale, missed, and correct
•4=
-0 to -7
(102 to 95)
• 3.5 = -8 to 15
(94 to 87)
• 3 = -16 to 23
(86 to 79)
• 2.5 = -24 to 30
(78-72)
• 2 = -31 to 38
(71-64)
• 1.5 = -39 to 45
(63 to 57)
• 1 = -46 or below (56 or less correct)
• Date 8/27/2015
• Objective: Students will understand the Homestead Act the different groups that
it motived to moved out west and the obstacles they faced in the west
• Language Objective: Students will write read and analyze primary sources,
students will read about different groups and write information about each group
• Agenda: Students will read and analyze the Homestead Act
• Students will form 4 groups and will read about 4 different groups moving west
and complete a graphic organizer worksheet
• Homework: Study 50 states and capitals + Puerto Rico for Friday assessmentthere will be re-assessment opportunities
• Read ch. 5.2 and skip 5.1
• Date 8/24/2015
• Objective: Students will learn about and analyze a Primary document to evaluate the concept of
Manifest Destiny further
• Language Objective: Students will write notes, students will view and discuss a painting, write
answer to questions and a paragraph.
• Agenda: Students will take notes on Primary Sources v. Secondary Sources
• Students will view “American Progress”, by John Gast and analyze the Primary Source individually
and then discuss as a class
• Students will then write a informative paragraph with a clear thesis statement and Evidence and
Analysis
• Students will analyze the Homestead Act
• Homework: Study 50 states and capitals + Puerto Rico for Friday assessment- there will be reassessment opportunities
• Read ch. 5.2 and skip 5.1
Outlaw clips
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?
• v=SREed7TT5_s&safety_mode=true&persist_s
• afety_mode=1&safe=active
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?
• v=U2YVyLLKRHw
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?
• v=GGNdnlCbfMs
U.S. History
Date 8/24/2015
Objective: Students will identify states and capitals, students will gain an
introduction to Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny
Language Objective: Students will discuss states and capitals while
writing any they don’t have. Students will read
Agenda: Students will get a seating chart
Students will complete map where and identify states and capitals of
each state for all 50 states and Puerto Rico
Students will receive their Westward Expansion Unit Organizer /Study
guide
Students will read about Manifest Destiny- Fill out worksheet
Homework: Study 50 states and capitals + Puerto Rico for Friday
assessment- there will be re-assessment opportunities
States and Capitals 1-10
1. Maine – Augusta
2. New Hampshire – Concord
3. Vermont – Montpelier
4. Massachusetts – Boston
5. New York – Albany
6. Pennsylvania – Harrisburg
7. Rhode Island - Providence
8. Connecticut – Hartford
9. New Jersey – Trenton
10. Delaware – Dover
States and Capitals 11-20
1. Maryland – Annapolis
2. West Virginia – Charleston
3. Virginia – Richmond
4. North Carolina – Raleigh
5. South Carolina – Columbia
6. Georgia – Atlanta
7. Florida – Tallahassee
8. Alabama – Montgomery
9. Tennessee – Nashville
10. Kentucky – Frankfort
States and Capitals 21-30
1. Ohio – Columbus
2. Indiana – Indianapolis
3. Michigan – Lansing
4. Wisconsin – Madison
5. Illinois – Springfield
6. Mississippi – Jackson
7. Louisiana – Baton Rouge
8. Arkansas – Little Rock
9. Missouri – Jefferson City
10. Iowa – Des Moines
States and Capitals 31-40
1. Minnesota – St. Paul
2. North Dakota – Bismarck
3. South Dakota – Pierre
4. Nebraska – Lincoln
5. Kansas – Topeka
6. Oklahoma – Oklahoma City
7. Texas – Austin
8. New Mexico – Santa Fe
9. Arizona – Phoenix
10. Utah – Salt Lake
States and Capitals 41-51
1. Colorado – Denver
2. Wyoming – Cheyenne
3. Montana – Helena
4. Idaho – Boise
5. Washington – Olympia
6. Oregon – Salem
7. Nevada – Carson City
8. California- Sacramento
9. Alaska – Juneau
10. Hawaii – Honolulu
11. Puerto Rico – San Jaun
Manifest Destiny
• An attitude or belief that the U.S. had God’s blessing and favor to
move throughout America, coast to coast and control the areas
political, economic, and social decisions.
• This was a belief that was based on Anglo-Saxton superiority and that
the U.S. was the nation of the future.
U.S. History
Date 8/21/2015
Objective: Introduction to U.S. History textbook and identify states and
capitals
Language Objective: Students will scan and read through their U.S. textbook,
students will write answer on a separate piece of paper
Agenda: Students will complete the textbook scavenger hunt
• Students will receive a copy of a map where they will need to begin to
identify states and capitals of each state for all 50 states and Puerto Rico
Homework: Go to Mr. Harrington’s web-page and show parents/guardian
U.S. History syllabus
• Complete States and Capitals worksheet to cover on Monday
• Expected Daily Materials!!!!! -Bring Planner, 3 ring binder with dividers,
and Loose leaf paper, and pencil/ pen to class-
U.S. History
Date 8/20/2015
Objective: Introduction to U.S. History
Look over syllabus, Expectations, and Procedures. Look at Mr.
Harrington’s web-page and P:drive
Complete Student information sheet
Homework: Go to Mr. Harrington’s web-page and show
parents/guardian U.S. History syllabus
Tell parents/guardians about back to school night tonight. They can
come and meet your teachers to answer any question or voice any
concerns.
Expected Daily Materials!!!!!
Bring Planner
3 ring binder with dividers
Loose leaf paper, and pencil/ blue or black pen to class- No red or pink
please!