Mr. Saindon
United States History
Monday, May 12
to Friday, May 16
Last Week
Wrapping up "Overview of the Civil War" packet. Will finish on Monday
This Week: Three topics:
1. Gettysburg: Fill out close activity on the Gettysburg Address (100 points)
2. Skit on the Emancipation Proclamation ((100 points based on team work and focus)
3. "Killing Lincoln"packet questions (100 points)
Battle of Gettysburg
Emancipation Proclamation
Countdown to the Civil War
Learning Objective
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Students will identify the conflicts between the North and South and explain how these led to the Civil War.
1.Students will be able to create a timeline of events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg. Students will be able to discuss the effects of the Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. After reading the Gettysburg Address, students will be able to summarize the content.
2. Students will be able to discuss the political and military conditions that led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. After reading the document, students will be able to summarize, in writing, the meaning of the Emancipation Proclamation.
3. Lincoln’s Assassination – Understand the events leading up to and following April 14, 1865.
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The Investigation and Trial – Dive into the search for John Wilkes Booth and the trial of the conspirators.
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Lincoln’s Legacy – Analyze Abraham Lincoln’s lasting impact on America today.
Fall of Richmond
Song: The Night They
Drove Old Dixie Down
Lincoln Surveys the Carnage at Petersburg, Virginia

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Hello Washington DC and New York City Travelers!
Spring Break Will Be Here Before We Know It!!!
In a very few short months we will be walking through the halls of power and experiencing the capital of the most powerful country in the world. Eighth graders study the Constitution in depth - Mr. Saindon and Mr. Zoeller are Master Teachers in this field. You too will be young scholars prepared to take it ALL in by the time we leave!
We will learn everything there is to know about the three branches of government and then..........we will actually be walking through the rooms of the White House; the halls of Congress; and the chamber of the United States Supreme Court. From Ford’s Theater to the Air and Space Smithsonian Museum – From the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building; From Thomas Jefferson’s estate of Monticello to George Washington’s house at Mt Vernon; From Macys and Tiffanies to Rockefeller Center and Broadway….it’s time to start getting excited.
This is an incredible opportunity that will affirm your faith in 'What It Means To Be An American' and leave you with wonderful memories that will last a life time. Our goal is to encourage and help as many students as we can - go on this trip. It is not cheap; So, start preparations now to raise money. Each and every year a majority of students are able to find ways to fund this fantastic voyage. It's not easy but it is possible. Please see Mr. Saindon or Mr. Zoeller for tips and ideas for fundraising.
The research affirms what we as teachers and parents already know:
That sacrifice in the name of educational travel is not only worthy and good, but also, an investment that will pay dividends for years to come as your son or daughter traverses the path through high school and college.
The impact of this trip and the experiences your child will have onthis journey will:
Open their eyes to the world
Provide a point of reference for all future learnings
Give meaning and context to the happenings here in our own country and throughout the world.
Research-Study After Research-Study
Shows
The Positive Affects Of
Student Travel:
Student-travel provides a wonderful experience strengthening the
knowledge base and critical thinking skills in so many areas
Student-travel develops self-esteem and a sense of personal responsibility
Student-travel creates a resolve and commitment to life-long learning




























