Unit 1-Colonial America

Today's Agenda: The Northern and Middle Colonies

• Quiz on Tobacco/Smith and Bradford handouts 
• Geography: 13 Colonies
• Chapter Attack: Chapter 2 Section 3
• Virtual Tour: Plymouth plantation 

New Amsterdam

Unit 1-Colonial America

Today's Agenda:

• Review: Chapter 2 Section 2 
• Primary Source Reading: Smith and Bradford Describe the Colonies
• Economics Chart: Tobacco in the Colonies
• Video (3min.) Life in Jamestown

Tobacco Wharf in Colonial America

Unit 1 Colonial America

Today's Agenda:

Howard Zinn video clip on de las Casas

Writing a Paragraph/Common Mistakes to Avoid

Paragraph: Based on the video clip how would you characterize the actions of the Spanish toward the native peoples of the Caribbean?

Quiz: Chapter 2 Section 1

Chapter Attack: Chapter 2 Section 2 (The English in VA)

Video Clip: Pocahantas

Captain John Smith

Unit 1-Colonial America

Today's Agenda:

• Discussion: America prior to European Exploration and Christopher Columbus
• Introduce the American Anthem textbook and the Chapter Attack
• Chapter Attack-Chapter 2 Section 1
• Contemporary Issue: Columbus Day is out in Seattle public schools

Bring in the signed course expectation sheets if you have not yet.

1551 Engraving of Spanish cruelty towards the natives

1st Day of Class

Welcome! Today's agenda is really simple. We will get to know each other a little better, and talk about what American Studies I is going to look like. I have hyper linked the documents that you will receive in class today just in case you lose them.

The Course Expectation Sheet

Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus Sign off Sheet

By Monday, the Course Syllabus Sign off Sheet needs to be returned.

2015!

This blog will be an attempt to communicate more effectively with my students and parents this year(2014-2015) in American Studies 1, a required course designed for sophomores here at Salem High School. As well as infuse new technology into the traditional and virtual classrooms.