Week of September 11-15, 2017

This week we will be examining English colonization of North America (new world).

What is the significance of the year 1607 and 1620?
Compare and contrast both English colonies.
How did Mother country maintain control over its American colonies?
What is the significance of the House of Burgess's?
What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
How did European migration and colonization of the Americas affect Native American population?
How did Native Americans assist in English colonization?

Week of September 4-8,2017

Another fabulous school year is on its way Falcons!!!

I am anxious to share with you the knowledge and many lessons you will learn through the history of our great nation!!

First week consisted of purpose of subject and education, class expectations, class goals, personal goals!

This upcoming week of school we will delve into why humans are willing to risk their lives to for a better living.

We will also learn about specific individuals who played a key role in motivating europeans to explore and risk their lives for opportunity.

Define: Political, Economic, Social

Significance of 1492

Week of March 6-10, 2017

This week we continue with a New Nation-the Presidency of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe.

2nd John Adams
*Problems with France
*XYZ Affair
*Alien and Sedition Acts
*Quasi War
Election of 1800
*midnight judges

3rd Thomas Jefferson
*Marbury vs Madison
*Embargo Act
*Louisiana Purchase 1803
*Lewis and Clark Expedition

4th James Madison
*Impressment of U.S. Sailors
*supplying Native Americans with weapons
***War of 1812 a.k.a Mr. Madison's War


5th James Monroe
*Era of good feelings
*Monroe Doctrine

February 27- March 3, 2017

This week we continue with a New Nation
The birth of Political Parties

Whiskey Rebellion reveals .....

Washington's Farewell Address

February 20-24, 2017

This week we continue with a New Nation and the executive's role in shaping the new federal government.


Washington sets up the first cabinet which was vital in ensuring the stability of the new constitution and financial state of the new nation.

Week of February 13-17, 2017

This week we will be administering District Benchmark #2 for Math and Reading classes.
Friday February 17, 2017 students will be taking 4th Six Weeks Exam.


Monday-Finish Amendments Review
Tuesday- DBM #2 Math
Wednesday- DBM #2 Reading
Thursday- Review Unit 4 Creating a New Government, US Constitution & Bill of Rights
Friday-4th Six Weeks Exam

Following week we will begin Unit 5 New Nation

February 7-10, 2017

This week we will understand the purpose and addition of the 10 amendments to the U.S.Constitution.
Why is the U.S. Constitution considered a living document?