USA History / Mr.Saindon
November 28 to December 2
OBJECTIVES
We will learn a lot this week:
*What motivated the colonists to send the Olive Branch Petition to the King
*If You were one of the colonial leaders living back in this time period, how would you have responded to the King's Response. What thoughts, feelings and emotions would have been racing through your heart and mind?√ I will be able to explain the causes and the impact of each event leading up to the American Revolution: From the 'French and Indian War' to the Declaration of Independence
√ What Motivated the founding fathers to make the decision to declare independence?
√ What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
√ What principles of government are expressed in the Declaration of Independence
Do You Know Your Geography???
Jay Leno hits the streets of America to find out how much kids know about the world around them. See what he finds out!
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
This week we will learn about he world around us.
In groups we will map-out the wold around us (by heart)
Looking at Bakersfield....then California...then, the whole country
Students on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Will map out the world around them: Bakersfield ...California...United States of America
We will then work in groups analyzing and presenting topical information on the incredible diversity all around us in Bakersfield and in the State of California
Partners will be responsible for producing 2 maps at the end of this unit.
American Geography - This 'educational film' covers Everything you ever wanted to know about maps, regions, resources and climate in America.