American History Lesson PlansMonday 1/30: Standard: Understand the roles and values of specific people in history played in influencing history Purpose: Students will be able to explain the major experiences of soldiers during WWI Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: WWI Diary due by 4 PM today Tuesday 1/31: Standard: Understand historic reasons for conflicts within specific world regions Purpose: Students will be able to create a timeline of events that led to the end of WWI Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: WWI Diary due by 4 PM today Wednesday 2/1: Standard: Understand from a historical perspective the purpose and effects of treaties, alliances, etc. Purpose: Students will be able to compare and contrast two peace treaties proposed at the end of WWI: Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles Activity: Venn Diagram Activity Assessment/Assignment: Venn Diagram Worksheet Thursday 2/2: Standard: Understand from a historical perspective the purpose and effects of treaties, alliances, etc. Purpose: Students will be able to compare and contrast two peace treaties proposed at the end of WWI: Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles Activity: Venn Diagram Activity Assessment/Assignment: Venn Diagram Worksheet Friday 2/3: Standard: Understand the role of the US in current world affairs Purpose: Current Event Presentations AND/OR Review Game Activity: Presentation of current events AND/OR Review Game Assessment/Assignment: WWI Diary Entry 8th Grade Social Studies Lesson PlansMonday 1/30: Mrs. Ryan for guidance lesson :) Tuesday 1/31: Standard: Understand political events that shaped the development of governments Purpose: Students will be able list and explain the purpose of the Constitution and Bill of Rights Activity: Finish video from Friday Assessment/Assignment: Principles of Constitution Concept Web Wednesday 2/1: Standard: Understand the essential ideas of American government expressed in the Constitution Purpose: Students will be able create a concept web that explains the main principles of the Constitution Activity: Notes/Discuss Web Assessment/Assignment: Concept Web Thursday 2/2: Standard: Understand the essential ideas of American government expressed in the Constitution Purpose: Students will be able emulate the amendment process Activity: iCivics "Lunch" simulation (Passing an amendment) Assessment/Assignment: Lunch Simulation Friday 2/3: Standard: Understand the role of the US in current world affairs Purpose: Current Event Presentations AND/OR finish simulation Activity: Presentation of current events AND/OR finish simulation Assessment/Assignment: Lunch simulation Psychology Lesson PlansMonday 1/30:
Standard: Understand the appropriate uses of the research methods used by behavioral scientists Purpose: Students will be able to complete an experiment explaining the benefit of random and representative sampling. Activity: M&M's and Random Sampling Assessment/Assignment: Experiment Evaluation/Questions Tuesday 1/31: Standard: Understand the appropriate uses of the research methods used by behavioral scientists Purpose: Students will be able to conduct an experiment to understand how expectations can influence the experimental process Activity: Jelly Bean Experiment Assessment/Assignment: Experiment Evaluation/Questions Wednesday 2/1: Standard: Understand the appropriate uses of the research methods used by behavioral scientists Purpose: Students will be able to conduct an experiment to understand how expectations can influence the experimental process Activity: Jelly Bean Experiment Assessment/Assignment: Experiment Evaluation/Questions Thursday 2/2: Standard: Understand the role of major social institutions of American society Purpose: Students will be able to identify the various types of psychologists and explain their role in the field Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Psychologists worksheet Friday 2/3: Standard: Understand the role of major social institutions of American society Purpose: Students will be able to identify the various types of psychologists and explain their role in the field Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Psychologists worksheet
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American History Lesson PlansMonday 1/23: Standard: Understand historic reasons for conflicts within specific world regions Purpose: Students will be able to list the reasons why the US entered WWI Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Discuss reading from Friday Tuesday 1/24: Standard: Understand the roles and values of specific people in history played in influencing history Purpose: Students will be able to describe and explain the daily life of US citizens while many men were fighting in WWI abroad Activity: Video -- America in the 20th Century: WWI on the Homefront Assessment/Assignment: Video Questions Wednesday 1/25: Standard: Understand the roles and values of specific people in history played in influencing history Purpose: Students will be able to describe and explain the daily life of US citizens while many men were fighting in WWI abroad Activity: Video -- America in the 20th Century: WWI on the Homefront Assessment/Assignment: Video Questions Thursday 1/26: Standard: Understand the roles and values of specific people in history played in influencing history Purpose: Students will be able to create a diary explaining what life was like for soldiers during WWI Activity: Notes/video Assessment/Assignment: WWI Diary Entry Friday 1/27: Standard: Understand the role of the US in current world affairs Purpose: Current Event Presentations AND/OR Continue soldier diary Activity: Presentation of current events AND/OR Continue soldier diary Assessment/Assignment: WWI Diary Entry 8th Grade Social Studies Lesson PlansMonday 1/23: Standard: Understand language, literature, arts, etc. have contributed to the development of culture Purpose: Students will be able to explain the major inspirations for the Constitution and the Federalists and Anti-Federalists reactions Activity: True/False Read aloud worksheet Assessment/Assignment: Federalist/Anti-Federalist Reading Tuesday 1/24: Standard: Understand political events that shaped the development of governments Purpose: Students will be able explain and role and function of the three branches of government and how they led to support and ratification of the Constitution Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: 3 Branches Chart Wednesday 1/25: Standard: Understand political events that shaped the development of governments Purpose: Students will be able explain the process of inspiring, writing, and revising the Constitution Activity: Review for test Assessment/Assignment: Review for test Thursday 1/26: Standard: Understand political events that shaped the development of governments Purpose: Students will be able explain the process of inspiring, writing, and revising the Constitution Activity: Test Assessment/Assignment: Test Friday 1/27: Standard: Understand the role of the US in current world affairs Purpose: Current Event Presentations AND/OR Parts of the Constitution Introduction Activity: Presentation of current events AND/OR Parts of the Constitution Introduction Assessment/Assignment: Psychology Lesson PlansMonday 1/23:
Standard: History Standard 3 Benchmark 2 Purpose: Students will be able to identify the qualifying markers of a case study and complete one themselves Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Case Study Experiment Tuesday 1/24: Standard: History Standard 3 Benchmark 2 Purpose: Students will be able to conduct their own naturalistic observation Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Observation Experiments: Marshmallows and Fidgets Wednesday 1/25: Standard: History Standard 3 Benchmark 2 Purpose: Students will be able to conduct their own survey and analyze the results Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Survey: Shoes Thursday 1/26: Standard: History Standard 3 Benchmark 2 Purpose: Students will be able to analyze the parts of an experiment Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Controlled Experiment Friday 1/27: Standard: History Standard 3 Benchmark 2 Purpose: Students will be able to explain the methods of research in the field of psychology Activity: Finish any experiment left incomplete earlier this week Assessment/Assignment: American History Lesson PlansMonday 1/16: No School - Teacher Workday Tuesday 1/17: Standard: Understand the purpose of government and how its powers have been acquired, used, and justified Purpose: Students will be able to list major people, places and events of WWI and identify the 4 M.A.I.N. causes of the conflict Activity: ABC Brainstorm Chart & M.A.I.N. Notes Assessment/Assignment: Brainstorm Chart Wednesday 1/18: Standard: Understand the role the values of specific people in history played in influencing history Purpose: Students will be able to explain and create a timeline of the major events of the start of WWI including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Timeline Thursday 1/19: Standard: Understand historic reasons for conflicts within specific world regions Purpose: Students will be able to describe the effects of trench warfare on the start of WWI Activity: Trench Warfare: Choose Your Own Adventure Assessment/Assignment: Trench Warfare reflection Friday 1/20: Standard: Understand historic reasons for conflicts within specific world regions Purpose: Students will be able to list the reasons why the US entered WWI Activity: US Enters WWI Reading and Questions Assessment/Assignment: Reading Questions 8th Grade Social Studies Lesson PlansMonday 1/9: No School - Teacher Workday Tuesday 1/10: Standard: Understand political events that shaped the development of governments Purpose: Students will be able experience and describe the process of the Constitutional Convention Activity: Notes & Constitutional Convention Simulation 1 Assessment/Assignment: Wednesday 1/11: Standard: Understand political events that shaped the development of governments Purpose: Students will be able experience and describe the process of the Constitutional Convention Activity: Constitutional Convention Simulation 2 Assessment/Assignment: Simulation Reflection Thursday 1/12: Standard: Understand language, literature, arts, etc. have contributed to the development of culture Purpose: Students will be able to explain the major inspirations for the Constitution Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Response Friday 1/13: Standard: Understand significant events and people in the major eras of history Purpose: Students will be able to compare and contrast the ideas of the Federalists and Antifederalists about the constitution Activity: Federalists vs. Antifederalists "Debate" Assessment/Assignment: Debate Psychology Lesson PlansMonday 1/9:
No School - Teacher Workday Tuesday 1/10: Standard: Understand the fields of psychology developed in response to social changes Purpose: Students will be able to describe what the study of psychology is and why it is used Activity: Class expectations and Notes Assessment/Assignment: Wednesday 1/11: Standard: Understand the fields of psychology developed in response to social changes Purpose: Students will be able to create a timeline depicting the contributions of major historical psychological figures to the study of psychology Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Timeline activity Thursday 1/12: Standard: Understand the fields of psychology developed in response to social changes Purpose: Students will be able to create a timeline depicting the contributions of major historical psychological figures to the study of psychology Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Timeline activity Friday 1/13: Standard: Understand the role of major social institutions of American society Purpose: Students will be able to describe the 5 major perspectives of psychology Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Perspectives Activity American History Lesson PlansMonday 1/9: Standard: Understand significant historical periods and patterns of change Purpose: Students will be able to explain why and how people wanted reforms to government, conservation, prohibition, workplace, business, etc. during the Progressive Era. Activity: Read 2 articles about 2 of the events on a chart provided in classroom Assessment/Assignment: Reading notes -- Main Ideas Tuesday 1/10: Standard: Understand significant historical periods and patterns of change Purpose: Students will be able to explain why and how people wanted reforms to government, conservation, prohibition, workplace, business, etc. during the Progressive Era. Activity: Fill out chart using 2 articles read yesterday -- 3 notes in each box Assessment/Assignment: Chart and class discussion Wednesday 1/11: Standard: Understand significant historical periods and patterns of change Purpose: Students will be able to identify and explain the major describing factors of the Progressive Era by answering the questions: Who, what, where, when, why, and how. Activity: Progressive Era Quiz Assessment/Assignment: Progressive Era Quiz Thursday 1/12: Finals Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7 Friday 1/13: Finals Periods 2, 4, 6, and 8 8th Grade Social Studies Lesson PlansMonday 1/9: Standard: Understand historical events have been influenced by geographic factors Purpose: Students will be able to identify the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance and explain how it affected settlement patterns. Activity: Northwest Ordinance Reading and Map Activity Assessment/Assignment: NW Ordinance Guided Reading Questions and Map Questions Tuesday 1/10: Standard: Understand that specific individuals and the values of those individuals held had an impact on history Purpose: Students will be able to list how the problems with the Articles of Confederation led to Shay's Rebellion Activity: Shay's Rebellion Reading Assessment/Assignment: Reading notes -- Quiz tomorrow Wednesday 1/11: Standard: Understand that specific individuals and the values of those individuals held had an impact on history Purpose: Students will be able to list how the problems with the Articles of Confederation led to Shay's Rebellion Activity: Shay's Rebellion Primary Source Document Assessment/Assignment: Primary Source Reading questions. Thursday 1/12: Standard: Understand patterns of state-building Purpose: Students will be able to identify major aspects of our Government and Constitution Activity: Puzzle Packet -- Mrs. Cahill has finals Assessment/Assignment: Puzzle Packet -- Mrs. Cahill has finals Friday 1/13: Standard: Understand patterns of state-building Purpose: Students will be able to identify major aspects of our Government and Constitution Activity: Puzzle Packet -- Mrs. Cahill has finals Assessment/Assignment: Puzzle Packet -- Mrs. Cahill has finals Psychology Lesson PlansMonday 1/9:
Standard: Understand society practices social control through the use of norms and sanctions Purpose: Students will be able to create a presentation over one psychological disorder of their choosing by compiling and composing information. Activity: Project Presentations Assessment/Assignment: Project Presentations Tuesday 1/10: Standard: Understand society practices social control through the use of norms and sanctions Purpose: Students will be able to create a presentation over one psychological disorder of their choosing by compiling and composing information. Activity: Project Presentations Assessment/Assignment: Project Presentations Wednesday 1/11: Standard: Understand society practices social control through the use of norms and sanctions Purpose: Students will be able to create a presentation over one psychological disorder of their choosing by compiling and composing information. Activity: Project Presentations Assessment/Assignment: Project Presentations Thursday 1/12: Finals Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7 Friday 1/13: Finals Periods 2, 4, 6, and 8 American History Lesson PlansMonday 1/2: No School Tuesday 1/3: Standard: Understand significant historical periods and patterns of change Purpose: Students will be able to list the major describing factors of the Progressive Era by answering the questions: Who, what, where, when, why, and how. Activity: Complete a chart answering: who, what, where, when, why, and how about the Progressive Era Assessment/Assignment: Complete Who and What on chart for tomorrow Wednesday 1/4: Standard: Understand from a historical perspective the purpose and effects of treaties and alliances Purpose: Students will be able to explain who was involved in the Progressive Era and what some major events and defining characteristics of the era are. Activity: Discuss WHO and WHAT from chart; Pre-Test to video; Start Progressive Era Video Assessment/Assignment: Video Questions: True/False AND add to chart Thursday 1/5: Standard: Understand from a historical perspective the purpose and effects of treaties and alliances Purpose: Students will be able to explain who was involved in the Progressive Era and what some major events and defining characteristics of the era are. Activity: Discuss WHO and WHAT from chart; Pre-Test to video; Finish Progressive Era Video Assessment/Assignment: Video Questions: True/False, add to chart, AND refletion question Friday 1/6: Standard: Understand the role of the US in current world affairs Purpose: Current Event Presentations AND/OR Where/When Progressive Era took place Activity: Presentation of current events AND/OR Notes/Reading Assessment/Assignment: Reading Questions 8th Grade Social Studies Lesson PlansMonday 1/2: No School Tuesday 1/3: Standard: Understand significant historical periods and patterns of change Purpose: Students will be able to identify the major events of the Revolutionary War by reviewing using an online game. Activity: Mission US: Mission 1 -- Revolutionary War Assessment/Assignment: Screenshot of completed mission Wednesday 1/4: Standard: Understand significant historical periods and patterns of change Purpose: Students will be able to identify the major events of the Revolutionary War by reviewing using an online game. Activity: Mission US: Mission 1 -- Revolutionary War Assessment/Assignment: Screenshot of completed mission Thursday 1/5: Standard: Understand political events that shaped the development of governments Purpose: Students will be able to list the defining characteristics of the Articles of Confederation Activity: Reading and quetsions -- as a class Assessment/Assignment: Concept Map -- Powers of Gov. Friday 1/6: Standard: Understand the role of the US in current world affairs Purpose: Current Event Presentations AND/OR Articles of Confederation Crossword (vocab) Activity: Presentation of current events AND/OR Crossword Assessment/Assignment: Crossword Psychology Lesson PlansMonday 1/2:
No School Tuesday 1/3: Standard: Understand society practices social control through the use of norms and sanctions Purpose: Students will be able to list the major categories of various Psychological Disorders Activity: Notes Assessment/Assignment: Disorders overview chart and top 3 notecard Wednesday 1/4: Standard: Understand society practices social control through the use of norms and sanctions Purpose: Students will be able to create a presentation over one psychological disorder of their chooseing by compiling and composing information. Activity: Project Workday Assessment/Assignment: Project Workday -- Due Monday! Thursday 1/5: Standard: Understand society practices social control through the use of norms and sanctions Purpose: Students will be able to create a presentation over one psychological disorder of their chooseing by compiling and composing information. Activity: Project Workday Assessment/Assignment: Project Workday -- Due Monday! Friday 1/6: Standard: Understand society practices social control through the use of norms and sanctions Purpose: Students will be able to create a presentation over one psychological disorder of their chooseing by compiling and composing information. Activity: Project Workday Assessment/Assignment: Project Workday -- Due Monday! American History Lesson PlansMonday 12/19: Standard: Understand chronology, change, conflict, etc. and show connectison between patterns of historical change and continuity. Purpose: Students will be able to explain the major characteristics of Imperialism and the major events that happened as a result. Activity: Quizlet Live review for Test Assessment/Assignment: Quizlet games to review for test Tuesday 12/20: Standard: Understand chronology, change, conflict, etc. and show connectison between patterns of historical change and continuity. Purpose: Students will be able to explain the major characteristics of Imperialism and the major events that happened as a result. Activity: Unit Test Assessment/Assignment: Unit Test Wednesday 12/21-Friday 12/30: Winter Break! :) 8th Grade Social Studies Lesson PlansMonday 12/19: Standard: Understand chronology, change, conflict, etc. Purpose: Students will be able to explain the major characteristics of the Revolutionary War and the major events, people, and battles that took place. Activity: Test Assessment/Assignment: Test Tuesday 12/20: Mrs. Ryan for Guidance Lesson Wednesday 12/21-Friday 12/30: Winter Break! :) Psychology Lesson PlansMonday 12/19:
Standard: Understand the use of research methods to study human behavior Purpose: Students will be able to explain the major parts and functions of the brain as well as the role and cycles of sleep. Activity: Quizlet Live review for Test Assessment/Assignment: Quizlet games to review for test Tuesday 12/20: Standard: Understand the use of research methods to study human behavior Purpose: Students will be able to explain the major parts and functions of the brain as well as the role and cycles of sleep. Activity: Test Assessment/Assignment: Test Wednesday 12/21-Friday 12/30: Winter Break! :) |
Mrs. Cahill's Schedule1st: American History
2nd: 8th SS 3rd: 8th SS 4th: 8th SS 5th: Planning 6th: 8th SS 7th: Psychology 8th: American History Seminar Archives
April 2017
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