Archive for January, 2010

1.19.10 & 1.20.10 »

Objectives:
Students will discuss the old west.
Students will analyze the Populist Party.
Students will assess life in the old west.
Today, students looked at a PowerPoint with photos related to the worksheets due today. In detail, students discussed transportation changes, the old west, and the Populist Party. Students then turned in worksheets.
Students were introduced to […]

Texas Ranch House assignment »

Texas Ranch House

Once you finish reading the instructions below, click on the link above to access PBS and its information on the Old West.
You will also find links to various activities. For your assignment you must complete and turn in the following activities:
1) Click on the link ‘Visit the Cooke Ranch’ where you will find […]

1.14.10 & 1.15.09 »

Objectives:
Students will discuss Reconstruction.
Students will analyze the old west.
Today, students wrapped up notes over Reconstruction.
Students then read about sharecroppers on pg. 364 and wrote a two paragraph summary about what a sharecropper’s life would have been like.
Students then worked with partners on a worksheet related to Chapter 13- the old west.
Homework: Finish worksheets for homework, […]

1.4.10 »

Objectives:

Students will review information from first semester.

Today, students were given the period to review with partners over material studied in first semester.
Homework:  STUDY- read Chapter 13 before next Monday or Tuesday