Mr. Saindon / United States History
Monday, September 9
to
Friday, September 13
Once you submit your registration form, you will be placed on a temporary waiting list, pending the 'turning in' of the Checklist.
By registering online, you give Mr. Saindon and Mr. Zoeller permission to speak with your child's 7/8 grade teachers for input on student behavior and compatibility. This will be used in the criteria for student selection.
This Checklist Must be filled out and returned to Mr. Saindon or Mr. Zoeller:
To Register for the Washington DC New York City Tour, Go To:
www.SchoolToursOFAmerica.com
Trip Date: 04/11/25
Trip#: B001
Classwork and Homework Due: This WEEK:
Students are to complete (in class) their INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK, "Lesson 5: Toward Independence", sections 1 to 7 on pages 43 to 48.
If you don't finish in class - Please take your book home and finish at home.
Why was there an American Revolution?
"Things start heating up........."
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The essential question for this unit of study on Colonial America and the American Revolution is “How did the development of the colonies lead to rebellion?”
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The focus questions is, “What sequence of events led to the colonies declaring independence from Great Britain?
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If you were living in the American Colonies, would you have been a Loyalist or a Patriot. Explain yourself.
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How did the Colonists feel and what were they thinking?
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Pretend you are living in the Colonies in the 1770’s, why are you a Loyalist or a Patriot. What are ‘going through?
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Content Vocabulary: plantation, indentured servant, triangular trade, authority, mercantilism, patriot , loyalist , factors, strategy, boycott, tyranny, propaganda , unalienable , charter, militia, tariff, tax
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Why did "No Taxation Without Representation" become the battle cry of the American Colonists?
Objectives:
After: discussion, read aloud, note-taking, graphic organizer(s), smart-board, Q&A, call & response, quiz, thesis development, worksheet / video and review activities
WBAT:
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Describe how Congress is structured into two houses (bicameral) and they make up of both houses
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List the enumerated powers and demonstrate understanding of them
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Explain the significance of the necessary & proper clause and its effect on Congressional powers
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Explain the non-legislative powers of impeachment, advice & consent, and hearings & oversight