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USA History / Mr.Saindon
Monday, March 27 to Friday, March 31
Countdown to The Civil War
Students will understand how a variety of events compounded to create the boiling tensions leading into the Civil War.
Harriet Tubman and the Abolitionist movement
What was the Underground Railroad and how did it operate?
The Civil War
1. Compare/contrast/analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Union and Confederacy.
2. Compare/contrast the goals and strategies of the Union and Confederacy.
3. Evaluate major events of the Civil War.
4. Be able to explain what happened at Gettysburg
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.
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