Unit 1 Colonial America

Today's Agenda:

Howard Zinn video clip on de las Casas

Paragraph: Based on the video clip and last night's reading answer the following question in one well written paragraph: How would you characterize the actions of the Spanish toward the native peoples of the Caribbean?

Quiz: Chapter 2 Section 1

Chapter Attack: Chapter 2 Section 2 (The English in VA)

Captain John Smith

Unit 1-Colonial America

Today's Agenda:

Discussion: America prior to European Exploration

Introduce the American Anthem textbook and the Chapter Attack

Chapter Attack-Chapter 2 Section 1

Primary Source reading: de las Casas Handout with questions (finish for homework if not completed in class)

1551 Engraving of Spanish cruelty towards the natives

First Day of School!

Welcome Back! Today's agenda is really simple. We will get to know each other a little better, and talk about what American Studies I is going to look like. I have hyper linked the documents that you will receive in class today just in case you lose them.

The Course Expectation Sheet

Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus Sign off Sheet

By Friday, the Course Syllabus Sign off Sheet needs to be returned, and you need to accept the invite to participate in this blog.

Tuesday August 26th

This is the last day of summer vacation for Salem High School students. Get a good nights sleep and have a great first day of school tomorrow! I am looking forward to meeting all of you tomorrow. See you all fourth block in Room 234.

2014!

This blog will be an attempt to communicate more effectively with my students and parents this year(2014-2015) in American Studies 1, a required course designed for sophomores here at Salem High School. As well as infuse new technology into the traditional and virtual classrooms.