Took the quiz today. Reviewed the crossword puzzle prior to the quiz. After, we watched two short clips about the Burr Hamilton Duel. One was as if ESPN had covered it and the other was the Got Milk commercial from years ago. You can find them both on Youtube. Today we watched 5 minutes of a video to introduce the situation that lead to the Embargo Act.
We worked on the interactive readier worksheet to also help introduce the new section. It contains vocabulary that they will need to know. Click here to get it. Watched from the 20 minute mark to the 30 minute mark in the video below. we also did a bell ringer worksheet about items Lewis and Clark took.
If you were out, see me to get that paper. We drew pictures from Lewis's descriptions of plants and animals. It was quite fun. If you were absent, you need to get one from me and draw one for your packet.
We also watched 10 more minutes of the movie below. Did an in class game today with materials taken with Lewis and Clark. If you were out, please see me to get that sheet. It will be part of the in-class work packet you hand in of Friday. Notes for Lewis and Clark
There is also a worksheet. Write a Want Ad giving qualifications for members of the Corps of Discovery. What skills, talents and personalities do they need? Today we reviewed the information covered in 8-1 with a couple worksheets. You can find them here and here.
We also watched a video on Marbury vs Madison. Here it is.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFFZYJzv8-I QUIZ 8-1 ON FRIDAY |
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