The Age of Jefferson: Day 1

 

EQ:

• To what extent did Jefferson's actions as President reflect his principles?

Engage:

• Elbow Room (4:09)

Explore:

• Vocabulary: unconstitutional, judicial review, agrarian, Louisiana Purchase, Corps of Discovery
• Marbury vs Madison and Judicial Review
• Crash Course History Judicial Review (8:01)
• Eyes on the West
• Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution Hip Hughes (4:39)
• Closing the Deal
• The Roots of Exploration
• The Journey West

Explain:

• What led to Marbury vs Madison and why was it important?
• How did trouble with Napoleon lead to a land deal?
• How did the Louisiana purchase become official?
• How did the Louis and Clarke expedition begin?

Evaluate:

• Answer Explain questions

Europe's Industrial Age

Engage:

• Horrible Histories Season 3 Episode 4 Work, Terrible Work song (start at 14:30) Prime Video

Explore:

• Population Distribution 
• Private Life Of the Industrial Revolution (45:50)

Explain:

• Where do most people in Europe live?
• How did the Industrial Revolution change the living patterns in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Class Discussion

Diversity in Europe Part 2

 

EQ:

• What does the diversity in Europe look like?

Engage:

• Rick Steves' Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail (25:01)

Explore:

• Diversity in Europe
• Linguistic Diversity in Europe
• Religion in Europe
• Food and National Diversity in Europe

Explain:

• How do ethnicities, nationalities, and languages overlap in Europe?
• How is Europe linguistically divers?
• How has religious diversity developed over the last millenniaum?
• How do different foods in Europe indicate ethnic and cultural diversity?

Evaluate:

• RS Worksheet
• Diversity in Europe Comparison Chart

Hamilton vs. Jefferson

  

EQ:

• How did the nation's early problems reveal different philosophies about government?

Engage: 

• Crash Course History: Where US Politics Came From(13:56)

Explore:

• The First US Political Parties
• Differing Views About Democracy
• Dealing With Debt
• Hamilton and Jefferson Debate the First Bank (10:14)
• The Business of America
• The Market Revolution (4:05) 
• The National Bank
• France vs Britain
• US Neutrality Violated
• John Adams Takes Office

Explain:

• Why did the first political parties form?
• How democratic was the new government?
• How did Hamilton deal with the nation's debt problem?
• What other economic measures did Hamilton offer?
• How did the national bank become a source of debate?
• How did political differences affect foreign policy?
• Why did the United States and Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty?
• How did party disagreements continue during the Adams presidency?

Evaluate:

• Assessment
• Answers

Washington's Presidency

EQ:

• In what ways did Washington's presidency influence the future of the US political system?

Engage:

• George Washington's Dentures (2:06)

Explore:

• Washington Sets Some Firsts
• A New Nation, Conceived in Debt
• Playing Politics
• Crash Course History Political Parties (9:22) 
• Washington Bids Farewell

Explain:

• What precedents did Washington set as POTUS?
• How did the US deal with its debt problem after the Revolution?
• How did political parties emerge?
• What advice did Washington give us when he left office?

Evaluate:

• Assessment
• Answers

Diversity in Europe Part 1

  

EQ:

• What does the diversity in Europe look like?

Engage:

•  Rick Steves Fance's Louire: Chateau Country

Explore:

• Diversity in Europe
• Linguistic Diversity in Europe
• Religion in Europe
• Food and National Diversity in Europe

Explain:

• How do ethnicities, nationalities, and languages overlap in Europe?
• How is Europe linguistically divers?
• How has religious diversity developed over the last millenniaum?
• How do different foods in Europe indicate ethnic and cultural diversity?

Evaluate:

• RS Worksheet
• Diversity in Europe Comparison Chart

Human Environment Interactions in Europe Part 2

  

EQ:

• How have environmental resources and limitations shaped European life?

Engage: 

• Rick Steves Naples and Pompeii (25:00)

Explore:

• Changes and Growth in Europe
• The Effects of Human Interaction
• Harmful Effects
• Resource Depletion vs Sustainability video (1:06) 
• Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl video (3:17)
• Damming the River video (5:14) 
• Controlling and Reducing Pollution video (4:15) 
• People, Pollution, Acid Precipitation
• Acid Rain Video (1:45)

Explain:

• How are the Europeans using natural resources to meet their needs?
• How have Europeans modified their environment to meet their needs?
• How have limited resources affected life in Europe?
• What has been the impact of population growth and development on Europe's environment?
• How have human activities harmed the environment?
• How has high population density affected environmental conditions in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Human Environment Interactions in Europe Part 1

  

EQ:

• How have environmental resources and limitations shaped European life?

Engage:

• Venice A City that is Married to the Sea
• Rick Steves' Venice and Its Lagoons (24:57)

Explore:

• Vocabulary: continent, fertile, climate, chunnel, Columbian Exchange, environment
• Using Europe's Natural Features
• Changing the Environment
• Land Sinking video (3:18)

Explain:

• How are the Europeans using natural resources to meet their needs?
• How have Europeans modified their environment to meet their needs?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Bill of Rights

  

  EQ:

• How does the Bill of Rights help the government balance the rights and order in the US political system?

Engage:  

• The Rights of the People
• Liberty vs. Security w/ worksheet
• Griot B Bill o' Rights (5:15) 

Explore:

• Vocabulary Day 1: civil law, double jeopardy, criminal law, defendant, majority rule, due process, grand jury, eminent domain
• Vocabulary Day 2: indictment, jury, probable cause, prosecution, protest, seizure, self-incrimination, warrant
• Rights Before the Revolution
• Protecting the People
• Personal Liberty
• Rights of the Accused
• Limited Government

Explain:

• Why were Americans fearful of a strong central government?
• How did the Bill of Rights calm people's fears about a strong central government?
• How does the Bill of Rights protect personal freedom?
• How does the Bill of Rights protect against abuse of the justice system
• How does the Bill of Rights limit the power of the central government?

Evaluate:

• Assessment

Extend:

Biomes and Population Density of Europe

  

EQ:

• How are the ecosystems Europe affected by the physical landforms?
• How does the physical landforms of Europe influence population density?

Engage:

• Rick Steves  Alps of Austria and Italy (25:29) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Explore:

• Vegetation and Biomes of Europe
• Population Density of Europe

Explain:

• What landforms affect the biomes in Europe?
• How is population density influenced by landforms?
• How is the population density influenced by climate?

Evaluate:

• Class discussion

How Did Facism Rise in Europe?

As we watch today's video and define the vocabulary words, think about the rise of fascism in Europe. Could this happen in the United States today? What techniques did the fascists employ to become popular with the people of their countries?

EQ:

• How did Fascism rise in Europe?

Engage:

• Review Walt Disney's reasons for going to South America during World War 2 

Explore:

• The Story of Fascism in Europe (56:19) Rick Steves

Explain:

• How do fascists rise to power?
• What led people to embrace fascism in Europe in the 20th century?
• Who is Benito Mussolini?

Evaluate:

• Vocabulary- Fascism, Holocaust, concentration camp, economy, fanaticism, nationalism, socialism, racism

Political and Climate Map of Europe

  Today we will be looking at the countries and capitals of Europe. I want us to focus on how the physical geography of Europe has affected the political boundaries of the countries as well as how they have affected the placement of the major cities.

Today's video will be over Southeast England and we will be learning about some interesting history of the area. We might even learn about one of the most infamous murders in England's history!

EQ:

• What are the countries and capitals of Europe?

Engage:

• Rick Steves Southeast England (25:02) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire for Great Britain

Explore:

• Political Map of Europe
• Climate Map of Europe

Explain:

• Are the political boundaries in Europe affected by the physical landforms?
• What do you notice about the majority of major cities in Europe (think water this time)?
• How does climate affect where cities/capitals are located?

Evaluate:

• Classroom Discussion of questions. 

Victorian Slum House

https://www.pbs.org/show/victorian-slum-house/

Victorian Slum House is a reality show created by the British Broadcasting Company in 2016 to show how people lived in a slum in London during the time from 1860-1900. 

As we continue to migrate from South America to Europe we can learn a little about England here as well as review a few lessons from the social-emotional learning we have been learning in the mornings. 

As you watch this show think about life during this time. How does it compare to your life today? In what ways is your life better? In what ways is it not as good?

Engage:

• Episode 13 Horrible Histories Victorian Slum Children Factory Work/Victorian Suffragette  (18:10-23:31) 

Explore:

• Victorian Slum House video (54:36) AppleTV

Explain:

• Define: slum, outhouse, dosshouse, on the tick, piece work
• Why do people live in the slum?
• What problems do the people face?
• How can the people become successful?
• How is your life different from the children in the show? Create a 'T' Chart to compare the kids lives in the show and the students' lives today.

Evaluate:

• Vocabulary
• Class Discussion

Extend:

• The rest of the series is online.

EQ: What lessons we learned from SEL are reinforced by watching Victorian Slum House?

 

Constitutional Convention

  

EQ:

•  How did the Constitution affect the balance of power?

Engage:

• Crash Course History: Constitutional Compromise (8:56) 
• A Meeting of the Minds
• Vocabulary: veto, delegate, ratification, precedent, compromise
• Vocabulary 2: federal, republic, levy, usurp, amendment

Explore:

•  A More Perfect Union
• Great Compromise
• The Question of Slavery 3/5 Compromise Hip Hughes (4:31)
• States Power
• The Question Goes to the People
• Ratification

Explain:

• How did the Philadelphia Convention begin?
• How did  a major disagreement lead to one of the key features of the US government?
• How did the question of slavery shape the new government?
• In what ways does the Constitution limit the powers of the national government?
• How did debate over the Constitution lead to the creation of the Bill of Rights?
• How was the Constitution finally agreed upon?

Evaluate:

• The students will answer each question under Explain

Extend:

• Crash Course History The Constitution (13:03)