US History 7 - Meyer-2024 Semester 1, Period 5 Assignments
- Instructor
- Nick Meyer
- Term
- 2024-2025 School Year
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
W, 1/15 - Progressive Era Practice Quizzes
Historical Understanding
Map Skills
DBQ
Map Skills
DBQ
Due:
Due F, 1/10 - EXTRA CREDIT - Age of Teddy Videos
1. Choose 5 of the videos from the "Teddy Roosevelt" videos document.
2. As you watch, complete the questions on the "Video Reflection: Age of Teddy" document.
--> Write in complete sentences.
--> Use specific evidence from the videos.
3. When done, click "turn in" on Classroom.
THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT SHOULD YOU HAVE EXTRA TIME DURING CLASS.
2. As you watch, complete the questions on the "Video Reflection: Age of Teddy" document.
--> Write in complete sentences.
--> Use specific evidence from the videos.
3. When done, click "turn in" on Classroom.
THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT SHOULD YOU HAVE EXTRA TIME DURING CLASS.
Due:
Due F, 1/10 - Age of Teddy Atlas
Students will have time during class this week to complete this assignment.
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M, 1/6 - TR: "First Environmental President"
STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THIS DURING CLASS ON MONDAY.
1. Read "The First Environmental President" about President Teddy Roosevelt and his accomplishments in the area of conservation of nature.
2. After reading, click on the document below and to answer the following questions:
What are the 3 most important events in the plot of the story? Why?
Explain Roosevelt's 2 most important conservation accomplishments from the play.
What is one lesson that we can learn from reading this story? What taught you that lesson?
3. Teddy Roosevelt Quiz
1. Read "The First Environmental President" about President Teddy Roosevelt and his accomplishments in the area of conservation of nature.
2. After reading, click on the document below and to answer the following questions:
What are the 3 most important events in the plot of the story? Why?
Explain Roosevelt's 2 most important conservation accomplishments from the play.
What is one lesson that we can learn from reading this story? What taught you that lesson?
3. Teddy Roosevelt Quiz
Due:
W, 12/18 - Industrial Age Practice Tests
***STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THIS DURING CLASS ON WEDNESDAY***
Click on the practice tests and take them
--> Historical Understand / Selected Response
--> Map Skills
--> DBQ
Click on the practice tests and take them
--> Historical Understand / Selected Response
--> Map Skills
--> DBQ
Due:
F, 12/13 - Mission US#4 - City of Immigrants
STUDENTS WILL PLAY THIS IN CLASS ON FRIDAY
1. Go to MISSION US (Mission 4 : City of Immigrants).
***It’s 1907. You are Lena Brodsky, a 14-year old Jewish immigrant from Russia. How will you start a new life in America?***
--> Click the "register" button and register. OR, IF YOU ALREADY REGISTERED, YOU CAN ENTER YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD.
2. Play the game for 30 minutes. As you play think about the questions below.
***What was it like to be a New Immigrant living in New York in the early 1900s?
--> Explain 3 specific experiences that you had as Lena as you played Mission 4.
***What did you learn about life for New Immigrants as they tried to build a new life in the US?
-->Explain 3 ways that your understanding changed or grew deeper from playing the game.
3. Go to the document below and type your responses. Click "turn in" when done.
1. Go to MISSION US (Mission 4 : City of Immigrants).
***It’s 1907. You are Lena Brodsky, a 14-year old Jewish immigrant from Russia. How will you start a new life in America?***
--> Click the "register" button and register. OR, IF YOU ALREADY REGISTERED, YOU CAN ENTER YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD.
2. Play the game for 30 minutes. As you play think about the questions below.
***What was it like to be a New Immigrant living in New York in the early 1900s?
--> Explain 3 specific experiences that you had as Lena as you played Mission 4.
***What did you learn about life for New Immigrants as they tried to build a new life in the US?
-->Explain 3 ways that your understanding changed or grew deeper from playing the game.
3. Go to the document below and type your responses. Click "turn in" when done.
Due:
Th, 12/12 - Ellis Island Interactive Tour
See the website and directions linked below.
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Due W, 12/11: Captains of Industry 3-2-1 Reflection
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Due F, 12/6 - Industrial Age Atlas Activity
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Th, 12/5 - Create Captains of Industry Presentation
***STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THIS IN CLASS ON THURSDAY.***
1. Mr. Meyer has shared a Google Slideshow with you. See your "Shared with Me" folder. Use that template.
--> You are responsible for 1/4 of the presentation. See "Student Assignments" posted below.
2. Create your slideshow. Be ready to present Wednesday / Thursday
--> See "General Sources" posted below for links to more information about your person.
--> Picture(s) on each slide
*** Illustrate main ideas, not just portraits of the person's face.
--> Limit text to 20 or fewer words per slide.
--> See "Leland Stanford" example below.
See rubric posted below. Mr. Meyer will use this to score your work.
Click "turn in" when done. Mr. Meyer will be able to see your work on the slideshow in your Google Drive.
1. Mr. Meyer has shared a Google Slideshow with you. See your "Shared with Me" folder. Use that template.
--> You are responsible for 1/4 of the presentation. See "Student Assignments" posted below.
2. Create your slideshow. Be ready to present Wednesday / Thursday
--> See "General Sources" posted below for links to more information about your person.
--> Picture(s) on each slide
*** Illustrate main ideas, not just portraits of the person's face.
--> Limit text to 20 or fewer words per slide.
--> See "Leland Stanford" example below.
See rubric posted below. Mr. Meyer will use this to score your work.
Click "turn in" when done. Mr. Meyer will be able to see your work on the slideshow in your Google Drive.
Due:
W, 12/4 - Captains of Industry Biography Study*
***STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THIS IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY***
1. Read your assigned biography. See the "Student Assignments" document below.
--> See "General Sources" posted below to get more information.
2. As you read, complete the "Biography Study Questions" posted below.
3. When done, click "turn in."
Tomorrow, you will be creating your slideshow.
1. Read your assigned biography. See the "Student Assignments" document below.
--> See "General Sources" posted below to get more information.
2. As you read, complete the "Biography Study Questions" posted below.
3. When done, click "turn in."
Tomorrow, you will be creating your slideshow.
Due:
T, 11/26 - Mission US: Cheyenne Odyssey
*** Students will complete this in class on Tuesday.***
1. Go to MISSION US (Mission 3 : Cheyenne Odyssey).
***The year is 1866. You are Little Fox, a Northern Cheyenne boy. Can you help your tribe survive life on the Plains?***
--> Click the "register" button and register. OR, IF YOU ALREADY REGISTERED, YOU CAN ENTER YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD.
2. Play the game for 40 minutes. As you play think about the questions below.
***What was it like to be a Native American trying to survive on the Great Plains in the late 1800s?
--> Explain 3 specific experiences that you had as Little Fox as you played Mission 3.
***How did Natives interact with white soldiers and settlers?
--> Explain 3 specific experiences that you had as Little Fox as you played Mission 3.
3. Reflect on your learning using the "Mission US #3 Reflection" document.
1. Go to MISSION US (Mission 3 : Cheyenne Odyssey).
***The year is 1866. You are Little Fox, a Northern Cheyenne boy. Can you help your tribe survive life on the Plains?***
--> Click the "register" button and register. OR, IF YOU ALREADY REGISTERED, YOU CAN ENTER YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD.
2. Play the game for 40 minutes. As you play think about the questions below.
***What was it like to be a Native American trying to survive on the Great Plains in the late 1800s?
--> Explain 3 specific experiences that you had as Little Fox as you played Mission 3.
***How did Natives interact with white soldiers and settlers?
--> Explain 3 specific experiences that you had as Little Fox as you played Mission 3.
3. Reflect on your learning using the "Mission US #3 Reflection" document.
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Due T, 11/19: Reconstruction Quizizz
Click on the link below to start the game
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Due F, 11/15 - Civil War Atlas Activity, Part II
Complete the Google Form below.
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Due F, 11/8 - Civil War Atlas Activity, Part I
Complete the Google Form below.
Click "submit" at the end of the form.
Click "submit" at the end of the form.
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T, 11/5 - Emancipation Proclamation 3-2-1
Complete the document below.
Click "turn in."
SCORING RUBRIC
_____ / 15 EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION: A SUCCESS? (3 DETAILS X 5 POINTS EACH)
_____ / 10 WHICH SIDE IS WINNING? (2 DETAILS X 5 POINTS EACH)
_____ / 5 CIVIL WAR LESSON (1 LESSON / EXPLANATION)
Click "turn in."
SCORING RUBRIC
_____ / 15 EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION: A SUCCESS? (3 DETAILS X 5 POINTS EACH)
_____ / 10 WHICH SIDE IS WINNING? (2 DETAILS X 5 POINTS EACH)
_____ / 5 CIVIL WAR LESSON (1 LESSON / EXPLANATION)
Due:
Th, 10/31 - Civil War 1861-1862 - Written Reflection
Which side had more success 1861-1862? Pick one.
_____ North
_____ South
_____ Mixed Results
Next, write 3 complete sentences to provide evidence. Use one of the terms below in each sentence.
Battles
Bull Run
Ft. Henry/Donelson
Shiloh
New Orleans
People/Terms
Grant
Anaconda Plan
Blockade
Telegraph
Railroads
Ironclads
_____ North
_____ South
_____ Mixed Results
Next, write 3 complete sentences to provide evidence. Use one of the terms below in each sentence.
Battles
Bull Run
Ft. Henry/Donelson
Shiloh
New Orleans
People/Terms
Grant
Anaconda Plan
Blockade
Telegraph
Railroads
Ironclads
Due:
M, 10/21 - Kahoot: Causes of the Civil War
Nickname = First + Last Name
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Due W, 10/16 - Causes of the Civil War Maps
Students will receive a printed copy of the "Causes of the Civil War Maps.
--> Follow the directions
Create all 3 maps (See the resource maps linked below)
Answer all 4 short answer questions on the directions page. Write a complete sentence for each.
--> You can turn in your assignment whenever it is complete.
--> Follow the directions
Create all 3 maps (See the resource maps linked below)
Answer all 4 short answer questions on the directions page. Write a complete sentence for each.
--> You can turn in your assignment whenever it is complete.
Due:
T, 10/15 - Causes of the Civil War Atlas Activities and Maps
1. Click on the first Google Form below and complete NN Atlas Activity #1. When done, click "submit."
2. Click on the first Google Form below and complete NN Atlas Activity #2. When done, click "submit."
3. Students will receive a printed copy of the "Causes of the Civil War Maps."
--> Follow the directions
--> The map assignment is due on Wednesday.
2. Click on the first Google Form below and complete NN Atlas Activity #2. When done, click "submit."
3. Students will receive a printed copy of the "Causes of the Civil War Maps."
--> Follow the directions
--> The map assignment is due on Wednesday.
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F, 10/11 - Abolitionists Kahoot
Nickname = First + Last Name
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Th, 10/10 - "Cube It" Written Reflection - Abolitionists
Open the document below and follow the directions.
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W, 10/09 - Abolitionists 3-2-1 Written Reflection FINAL
Open the document below and follow the directions.
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T, 10/08 - Create Abolitionist Biography Study Presentation
STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THIS IN CLASS ON TUESDAY.
RESOURCES (See Links Below)
History.com - The History Channel online
Biography - Excellent source to research the lives of famous people
1. Use the Google Slides template that Mr. Meyer shared with you.
--> Mr. Meyer has already shared this with you. Look in your "Shared with Me" folder.
--> Each partner will create 3 slides.
*** Partner 1 will do slides #2-4
*** Partner 2 will do slides #5-7
*** Partner 3 will do slides #8-10
*** Partner 4 will do slides #11-13
--> You will only be assessed for your work (not based on your partners).
--> See Mr. Meyer's example (Levi Coffin)
2. Be ready to present IN CLASS. Presentations will happen Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
3. Your presentation will be scored using the Biography Study Rubric posted below.
RESOURCES (See Links Below)
History.com - The History Channel online
Biography - Excellent source to research the lives of famous people
1. Use the Google Slides template that Mr. Meyer shared with you.
--> Mr. Meyer has already shared this with you. Look in your "Shared with Me" folder.
--> Each partner will create 3 slides.
*** Partner 1 will do slides #2-4
*** Partner 2 will do slides #5-7
*** Partner 3 will do slides #8-10
*** Partner 4 will do slides #11-13
--> You will only be assessed for your work (not based on your partners).
--> See Mr. Meyer's example (Levi Coffin)
2. Be ready to present IN CLASS. Presentations will happen Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
3. Your presentation will be scored using the Biography Study Rubric posted below.
Due:
M, 10/7 - Abolitionist Reading
STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THIS IN CLASS ON MONDAY
1. Quizizz: Change in the New Nation
*Industrial Revolution
*Immigration
*Suffrage Movement
*Slavery + Abolition
2. See "Student Assignments" below so that you know which biography to read.
3. Read your biography. See the folder below labeled "Abolitionists."
--> All students will do this individually.
4. As you read, use the "Abolitionist Biography Study Template" below to summarize.
--> You will use this on Monday to create your slideshow.
5. Use the "Abolitionist Research Resources" document to find one more source.
--> Add ideas and facts to your "Abolitionist Biography Study Template."
--> Link your second source in the first yellow text box near the top of the page.
6. When done, click "Turn In."
1. Quizizz: Change in the New Nation
*Industrial Revolution
*Immigration
*Suffrage Movement
*Slavery + Abolition
2. See "Student Assignments" below so that you know which biography to read.
3. Read your biography. See the folder below labeled "Abolitionists."
--> All students will do this individually.
4. As you read, use the "Abolitionist Biography Study Template" below to summarize.
--> You will use this on Monday to create your slideshow.
5. Use the "Abolitionist Research Resources" document to find one more source.
--> Add ideas and facts to your "Abolitionist Biography Study Template."
--> Link your second source in the first yellow text box near the top of the page.
6. When done, click "Turn In."
Due:
F, 9/27 - "The Story of Us : Westward"
1. Watch "The Story of Us: Westward"
2. As you watch, complete the 3-2-1 reflection questions on the document linked below.
2. As you watch, complete the 3-2-1 reflection questions on the document linked below.
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Th, 9/26 - Manifest Destiny Map Skills Quiz
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Th, 9/26 - Manifest Destiny Historical Understanding Test
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W, 9/25 - MANIFEST DESTINY PRACTICE DBQ
***STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THIS IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY.***
Click the document below. There are 5 questions, one per page.
Type your answers in the yellow text boxes. Write 2 sentences.
*Answer the question in plain English.
*Give evidence from the source.
Click the document below. There are 5 questions, one per page.
Type your answers in the yellow text boxes. Write 2 sentences.
*Answer the question in plain English.
*Give evidence from the source.
Due:
T, 9/24 - Manifest Destiny Practice Test
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Due W, 9/18 - Manifest Destiny Blooket
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Due F, 9/13 - Manifest Destiny Map
1. See page 5 in your unit packet.
2. Use the source map below to create your map in your packet on page 5.
3. You'll need colored pencils.
4. Bring your map to class on Friday.
2. Use the source map below to create your map in your packet on page 5.
3. You'll need colored pencils.
4. Bring your map to class on Friday.
Due:
Due W, 9/11 - Interactive Lewis and Clark Trail
Click on the document.
Follow the directions.
When done, click "turn in."
Follow the directions.
When done, click "turn in."
Due:
Due M, 9/9 - Jefferson's Decision - Louisiana Purchase
***Students will share this in class on Monday.***
Did Jefferson make the right choice?
Why or why not?
Be specific!
State "Yes" or "No"
Write 3 full sentences with evidence
Terms: Use 3
Jefferson
Napoleon
Democratic-Republican
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
Democratic-Republican
Federalist
Manifest Destiny
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
New Orleans
Louisiana Purchase
Did Jefferson make the right choice?
Why or why not?
Be specific!
State "Yes" or "No"
Write 3 full sentences with evidence
Terms: Use 3
Jefferson
Napoleon
Democratic-Republican
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
Democratic-Republican
Federalist
Manifest Destiny
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
New Orleans
Louisiana Purchase
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09/05/24 - Kahoot: The New Nation
Enter your first and last name as your "nickname."
Due:
Due W, 9/4 - Separation of Powers Reflection
REFLECTION:
Imagine that you have an idea for a law? How would you make that happen? Describe the steps.
Use ALL terms:
Congress / Legislative Branch (House of Representatives + Senate)
President / Executive Branch
Supreme Court / Judicial Branch
Imagine that you have an idea for a law? How would you make that happen? Describe the steps.
Use ALL terms:
Congress / Legislative Branch (House of Representatives + Senate)
President / Executive Branch
Supreme Court / Judicial Branch
Due:
Due T, 9/3 - "All About Me"
1. Use the printed copy of the rough draft document to prepare. (See below).
2. Use the slide show template below to create your presentation
3. When done, submit your work by clicking "turn in."
2. Use the slide show template below to create your presentation
3. When done, submit your work by clicking "turn in."
Due:
Th, 8/29 + F, 8/30 - The Story of Us: Rebels
Complete in class on Thursday and Friday
Why did the British start the 13 colonies in North America? Did they succeed?
After about 150 years, why did Patriots in the 13 colonies want independence from Britain?
1. Overview: Exploration + Colonization
2. Watch "The Story of Us: Rebels"
--> Use the document below to process your learning.
--> When done, click "turn in."
3. Quizizz: Rebels
Thursday:
1-18:00 = JAMESTOWN ; PLYMOUTH ; 13 COLONIES [18]
18:00 - 23:45 = BOSTON ; ECONOMICS OF COLONIES [6:00]
Friday:
23:45 - 28:30= BOSTON MASSACRE ; NEWSPAPERS [5:00]
28:30 - 32:20 = TEA PARTY ; PROCLAMATION ; CONGRESS [4:00]
32:20 - 44:00 = LEXINGTON AND CONCORD [12:00]
Why did the British start the 13 colonies in North America? Did they succeed?
After about 150 years, why did Patriots in the 13 colonies want independence from Britain?
1. Overview: Exploration + Colonization
2. Watch "The Story of Us: Rebels"
--> Use the document below to process your learning.
--> When done, click "turn in."
3. Quizizz: Rebels
Thursday:
1-18:00 = JAMESTOWN ; PLYMOUTH ; 13 COLONIES [18]
18:00 - 23:45 = BOSTON ; ECONOMICS OF COLONIES [6:00]
Friday:
23:45 - 28:30= BOSTON MASSACRE ; NEWSPAPERS [5:00]
28:30 - 32:20 = TEA PARTY ; PROCLAMATION ; CONGRESS [4:00]
32:20 - 44:00 = LEXINGTON AND CONCORD [12:00]
Due:
Due W, 8/28 - "Let Me Introduce Myself"
Click on the form below and complete it.