12/12 & 12/13_S8. The Treaty of Paris

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: SWBAT describe the ending of the Revolutionary War, as well as the provisions outlined in the Treaty of Paris.

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How did other countries impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
• How did civilian colonists support the Revolution?
• What roles did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?

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AGENDA

• S6. Native Americans Choose Sides
• How did Native Americans participate in the Revolutionary War?
• S7. Fruits of Victory
• How did the Revolutionary War come to an end?
• S8. The Treaty of Paris
  • What were the provisions of the Treaty of Paris, and what was its impact?

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S6. Native Americans Choose Sides

How did Native Americans participate in the Revolutionary War?

• video: Chief Han Yerry (5:00)
• video: Joseph Brant Supports British Rule (1:00)
• read aloud S6 and answer focus question 6 (pg 100)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled: Native Americans (pg 98)

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S7. Fruits of Victory

How did the Revolutionary War come to an end?

• read aloud S7 and answer focus question 7 (pg 100)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled Treaty of Paris (pg 97)

The signing of the Preliminary Treaty of Peace at Paris, November 30, 1782, by the joint commissioners of the U.S. and England. 

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S8. The Treaty of Paris

What were the provisions of the Treaty of Paris, and what was its impact?

• Articles of Peace (1:30)
• read aloud S8 and answer focus question 8 (pg 100)
• complete the graphic organizer (pg 97)

Treaty of Peace
A map of the United States of America, with part of the surrounding provinces from the Treaty of Peace of 1783.

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12/11 --- S6. Native Americans Choose Sides /// S7. Fruits of Victory /// S8. The Treaty of Paris

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: SWBAT describe the key events in the lead up to the conclusion of the Revolutionary War.

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How did other countries impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
• How did civilian colonists support the Revolution?
• What roles did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?

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AGENDA

• S6. Native Americans Choose Sides
• How did Native Americans participate in the Revolutionary War?
• S7. Fruits of Victory
• How did the Revolutionary War come to an end?
• S8. The Treaty of Paris
  • What were the provisions of the Treaty of Paris, and what was its impact?

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S6. Native Americans Choose Sides

How did Native Americans participate in the Revolutionary War?

• video: Chief Han Yerry (5:00)
• video: Joseph Brant Supports British Rule (1:00)
• read aloud S6 and answer focus question 6 (pg 100)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled: Native Americans (pg 98)

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S7. Fruits of Victory

How did the Revolutionary War come to an end?

• read aloud S7 and answer focus question 7 (pg 100)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled Treaty of Paris (pg 97)

The signing of the Preliminary Treaty of Peace at Paris, November 30, 1782, by the joint commissioners of the U.S. and England. 

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S8. The Treaty of Paris

What were the provisions of the Treaty of Paris, and what was its impact?

• Articles of Peace (1:30)
• read aloud S8 and answer focus question 8 (pg 100)
• complete the graphic organizer (pg 97)

Treaty of Peace
A map of the United States of America, with part of the surrounding provinces from the Treaty of Peace of 1783.

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12/9 --- The American Revolution ---- S3. Foreign Influences /// S4. Civilians Pitch In /// S5. Divided Loyalties

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: SWBAT describe the significance and diversity of American supporters in the American Revolution, and consider the impact of each group on its outcome.

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How did other countries impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
• How did civilian colonists support the Revolution?
• What roles did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?

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AGENDA

• S3. Foreign Influences
• How did other countries impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War? 
• S4. Civilians Pitch In
• How did civilian colonists support the Revolution?
• S5. Divided Loyalties
• What roles did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?

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S3. Foreign Influences

How did other countries impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War? 

• video: Battle of Saratoga (2:40)
• read aloud S3 and answer focus question 3 (pg 99)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled: Saratoga (pg 96)

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S4. Civilians Pitch In

How did civilian colonists support the Revolution?

• video: The Role of Women in the American Revolution (1:40)
• read aloud S4 and answer focus question 4 (pg 99)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled Winter at Valley Forge (pg 96)

“Molly Pitcher” took over the cannon after her husband was injured at the Battle of Monmouth.

Graphic Organizer: Minorities in the American Revolution (p98)

• video: Phyllis Wheatley (4:30)
• instructions for graphic organizer

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S5. Divided Loyalties

What roles did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?

• African Americans during the American Revolution (2:40)
• read aloud S5 and answer focus question 5 (pg 99)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled African Americans (pg 98)

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EXIT TICKET

• Many individuals (including civilians) and nations contributed to the American cause in the American Revolution. Which of these supporters was most significant? Choose one and explain why their support was so significant.

12/5 & 12/6 --- S3. Foreign Influences /// S4. Civilians Pitch In

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT describe the Battle of Saratoga and its significance in building support for the American Revolution.

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How did other countries impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
• How did civilian colonists support the Revolution?

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AGENDA

• S3. Foreign Influences
• How did other countries impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War? 
• S4. Civilians Pitch In
• How did civilian colonists support the Revolution?

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S3. Foreign Influences

How did other countries impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War? 

• video: Battle of Saratoga (2:40)
• read aloud S3 and answer focus question 3 (pg 99)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled: Saratoga (pg 96)

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S4. Civilians Pitch In

How did civilian colonists support the Revolution?

• video: The Role of Women in the American Revolution (1:40)
• read aloud S4 and answer focus question 4 (pg 99)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled Winter at Valley Forge (pg 96)

“Molly Pitcher” took over the cannon after her husband was injured at the Battle of Monmouth.

Graphic Organizer: Minorities in the American Revolution (p98)

• video: Phyllis Wheatley (4:30)
• instructions for graphic organizer

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EXIT TICKET

• Many individuals (citvilians) and nations contributed to the American cause in the American Revolution. Which individual or nation was most significant? Choose one and explain their significance.

12/2 & 12/3 --- 3.4 Fighting for Independence /// S1. War Begins at Bunker Hill /// S2. New Battlefields of America

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT describe the Battle at Bunker Hill and the American military tactics used to fight the British.

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• What was the fighting like at the first major battle of the Revolutionary War?
• What tactics did the Americans use to fight the British?

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AGENDA

• S1. War Begins at Bunker Hill
• What was the fighting like at the first major battle of the Revolutionary War?
• S2. New Battlefields of America
• What tactics did the Americans use to fight the British?

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S1. War Begins at Bunker Hill

What was the fighting like at the first major battle of the Revolutionary War?

• video: Bunker Hill (2:30)
• read aloud S1 and answer focus question 1 (pg 99)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled BUNKER HILL (pg 96)

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S2. New Battlefields of America

What tactics did the Americans use to fight the British?

• video: George Washington Retakes New Jersey (5:15)
• read aloud S1 and answer focus question 2 (pg 99)
• complete the graphic organizer row titled TRENTON (pg 96)

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EXIT TICKET

11/21 & 11/22 --- Review and Assessment - Concept 3.3 The Declaration of Independence

 DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT trace and summarize key events that resulted in the colonists' decision to declare independence from Great Britain and explain how the Declaration of Independence outlines basic ideas about the purpose and responsibilities of government.

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How does the Declaration of Independence reflect the colonists' ideas about government?

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AGENDA

• {Review} S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?
• Author
• Purpose
• Lasting Impact: Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments
• {Review] Primary Source Analysis: Investigating the Declaration of Independence
• Using information from the reading sections and the primary source investigation, complete the Graphic Organizer (pg 88)
• review responses to Investigation handout

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ASSESSMENT

• complete the 3.3 Assessment on Google Classroom

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EXIT TICKET

• What is one thing you are thankful for?

11/20 --- S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

 DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the Declaration of Independence and its significance as a historical document by answering comprehension questions with at least 75% accuracy.

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

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AGENDA

• CNN 10
• S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
  • Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

In Congress

This painting shows the drafting committee presenting its draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. The Continental Congress discussed and edited the precise wording for three days.

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S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

• read S5 and respond to Focus Question 5 on pg 89
• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

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EXIT TICKET

• Copy the following list of terms into your composition book
• self-government
• Social Contract Theory
• individual rights
• natural rights
• grievances
• Virginia Convention
• Second Continental Congress
• John Locke
• Common Sense
• Thomas Paine
• rule of law
• John Hancock

11/18 & 11/19 --- The Declaration of Independence --- S4 Congress Makes the Break

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT analyze primary and secondary sources in order to explain how the Declaration of Independence outlines basic ideas about the purpose and responsibilities of government

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

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AGENDA

• S4. Congress Makes the Break
• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?

In Congress

This painting shows the drafting committee presenting its draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. The Continental Congress discussed and edited the precise wording for three days.

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S4. Congress Makes the Break

• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?

• read aloud S1 and answer focus question 4 (pg89)

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Declaration of Independence

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EXIT TICKET

• What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?
• list the 4 main events discussed in class
• briefly describe each event in your own words

11/14 & 11/15 --- S4. Congress Makes the Break /// S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT explain how the Declaration of Independence outlines basic ideas about the purpose and responsibilities of government

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

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AGENDA

• S4. Congress Makes the Break
• S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

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S4. Congress Makes the Break

• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?

• read aloud S1 and answer focus question 4 (pg89)

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S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

• read aloud S5 and answer focus question 2 (pg89)

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EXIT TICKET

• What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?
• list the 4 main events discussed in class
• briefly describe each event in your own words

11/12 & 11/13 --- 3.3 The Declaration of Independence /// S1 Americans Choose Independence /// S2. Old Ideas for a New Nation

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT trace and summarize key events that resulted in the colonists' decision to declare independence from Great Britain

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• What events led to America’s declaring independence from Great Britain?

• How did the writings of John Locke influence ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
• What does the Declaration of Independence say?

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AGENDA

• [ENGAGE] Introducing the Declaration of Independence
• S1. Americans Choose Independence
• What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?
• S2. Old Ideas for a New Nation
• How did the writings of John Locke influence ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
• S3. We Hold these Truths
• What does the Declaration of Independence say?

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S1. Americans Choose Independence

• What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?

• video: THomas Paine's Common Sense [3:15]
• read aloud S1 and answer focus question 1 (pg89)

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S2. Old Ideas for a New Nation

• How did the writings of John Locke influence ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• read aloud S2 and answer focus question 2 (pg89)

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S3. We Hold These Truths

S3. We Hold These Truths

• What does the Declaration of Independence say?

• read aloud S3 and answer focus question 3 (pg89)

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EXIT TICKET

11/7 & 11/8 --- Britain vs. the Colonists (Concept 3.2 Assessment)

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT demonstrate the understanding of the events leading up to the American Revolution by answering questions with at least 75% accuracy.

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.
Essential Questions: 

• What were the final steps leading to war?
• How did the Revolutionary War begin?

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AGENDA

• (Review) S10. The Shot Heard 'Round the World
• How did the Revolutionary War begin?
• Discussion: Test-taking skills
• Assessment 3.2 Britain vs, the Colonists

• *Sons of Liberty and secret societies [1766]

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S10: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

How did the Revolutionary War begin?

At Lexington and Concord, colonial militiamen overcame British forces. The British retreated to Boston.

• ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
• Battles of Lexington and Concord [1774]
• after reading S9, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)

How did the Revolutionary War begin?

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EXIT TICKET

• Submit assessment on Google Classroom

Wednesday, November 6 ---- S10: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• Define and/or explain the significance of each term:

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• Stamp Act
• Sugar Act
• Proclamation of 1763
• Quartering Act
• Boston Tea Party
• Boston Massacre
• Intolerable Acts
• Townshend Acts
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Shay's Rebellion
• First Continental Congress
• Sons of Liberty
• Daughters of Liberty
• Committees of Correspondence
• Declaration and Resolves

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.
Essential Questions: 

• How did the colonies begin to come together?
• What happened at the Boston Tea Party? How did the British respond?
• What were the final steps leading to war?
• How did the Revolutionary War begin?

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AGENDA

• (Review) S8. The Tea Party and Its Aftermath
• What happened at the Boston Tea Party? How did the British respond?
• S9. From Words to Weapons
• What were the final steps leading to war?
• S10. The Shot Heard 'Round the World
• How did the Revolutionary War begin?

• *Sons of Liberty and secret societies [1766]

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S9 From Words to Weapons

What were the final steps leading to war?

• video: The Ride of Paul Revere (7:15)
• ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
• First Continental Congress: Declaration and Resolves [1774]
• after reading S9, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)
• Discussion:
  • What was the First Continental Congress?

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S10: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

How did the Revolutionary War begin?

At Lexington and Concord, colonial militiamen overcame British forces. The British retreated to Boston.

• ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
• Battles of Lexington and Concord [1774]
• after reading S9, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)

How did the Revolutionary War begin?

• Discussion: 

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EXIT TICKET

• Define and/or explain the significance of each term:

• Stamp Act
• Sugar Act
• Proclamation of 1763
• Quartering Act
• Boston Tea Party
• Boston Massacre
• Intolerable Acts
• Townshend Acts
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Shay's Rebellion
• First Continental Congress
• Sons of Liberty
• Daughters of Liberty
• Committees of Correspondence
• Declaration and Resolves