Mr. Mr. Saindon's
United States History Class
Happy New Year! 2026
United States History / Mr. Saindon
Monday, January 12 to Friday, January 16
Do the Following:
#1 Complete the EdPuzzle video on the Bill of Rights. Show your work to Mr. Saindon and have him record the grade. Most students should only need Monday to finish this assignment.
#2 Complete the Interactive-Notebook - answering all the questions using the text book,
Lesson 10
#3 GimKit Game: complete the 31 questions. On a separate piece of paper write down each question and the answer
#4 Watch the video: “What’s Right With America” and write a reflective summary pointing out injustices that you saw in the government enact.
Lesson Objectives: The student will...
• Identify arguments for and against the need for a bill of rights in the U.S. Constitution
• Explain why the Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution
• Describe how the Bill of Rights addresses limited government
• Relate the arguments over the need for a bill of rights to the wording of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
• Compare and contrast the fears on both sides of the argument over the need for a bill of rights
Spooky Video about a world WITHOUT the Bill of Rights"What's Right with America"
George Washington
Unit Goal:
We will learn about the life and character of George Washington to promote knowledge of our heritage and history and inspire us to become model citizens of our global society.
Big Ideas:
The following ideas will be the focus of “We’re Learning by George” activities:
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- The American Revolution established the first and longest continuing democratic form of government in the modern world.
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- Most historical scholars agree that George Washington was a great man.
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- George Washington was an integral part of the American Revolution and the establishment of our democracy.
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- Great men and women make great citizens.
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- Greatness in men and women can come from studying and emulating greatness from those who have come before us.
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Name________________ Period: ___
George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn’t be King
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Briefly recount Washington’s childhood experiences.
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Discuss Washington’s early military experiences in the French and Indian War.
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Explain the colonists’ grievances that led to the Revolutionary War and tell how Washington’s leadership helped win the war.
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Tell at least 5 accomplishments of Washington’s Presidency:
5. The most interesting thing I learned:
6. If I could meet George Washington, the one thing I would like to ask him is...
7. The advice I would have given George Washington is....
8. The thing I liked best about George Washington is ...
George Washington Part 1
George Washington Part 3
The Real George Washington
George Washington Biography
Spanish video
Objectives for: "THE CROSSING"
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Students will analyze George Washington’s character as a military commander and his courageous actions in leading his troops against overwhelming obstacles to cross the Delaware River in order to attack British troops at Trenton, New Jersey.
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Students will examine Washington’s demonstration of courage.
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Students will understand why courage is an essential virtue in their own lives.
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Students will act courageously in their own lives to protect freedom.