Trimester 1 |
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Community Holidays |
Describe people and places in a neighborhood Identify signs and symbols in a neighborhood Describe different jobs and homes in neighborhood Johnny Appleseed Christopher Columbus |
Studies Weekly Weekly Reader Classroom Books Discussions of neighborhoods Story Books Story Books, Project on 3 ships |
Trimester 2 |
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Transportation American Symbols Holidays |
Describe ways of traveling in your neighborhood Describe different types of transportation Identify symbols of our nation; pledge, flag, songs, etc. Understand how and why we respect our flag Thanksgiving Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Studies Weekly Weekly Reader Classroom Books Discussions Observation of student participation Studies Weekly Weekly Reader Story Books Songs Learning the Pledge of Allegiance Story Books Story Books Discussions of his dream Writing: What is your dream? |
Trimester 3 |
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Maps NJ Fun Facts Farm Life |
Recognize a map Recognize a globe (understand the difference) Understand basic map skills Learn the names of all 50 states Understand parts of NJ (towns, beaches, etc.) Understand farm animals and farm life as it was 100 years ago. |
Maps Globe Studies Weekly Weekly Reader Story Books NJ Story Book Field Trip to the Howell Living Farm Farm Stories |
Trimester 1 |
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Civics Geography |
Safety and Rules rules in school/safety in school consequences rules in community are called laws. Responsibilities Learn from family, schools, and communities and that they all have different responsibilities. Explain globe in reference to Columbus as a model of Earth. Use Thanksgiving to identify and locate the Atlantic Ocean/N. America/Europe. Compare and contrast daily life and customs Compare to today's customs. |
Informal Assessments Teacher led/Student created class rules referencing community rules. Students create "All About Me" poster. In part comparing home responsibilities to whole world. Formal Assessment Identify North America, Atlantic Ocean and Europe. Identify different routes of Columbus and Pilgrims. write 3 sentences comparing customs of Pilgrims to their own customs. Use Weekly Reader - Columbus |
Trimester 2 |
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Civics Government |
Retell stories about Martin Luther King Jr. Be introduced to the " I Have a Dream Speech". Recognize the President as the leader of our country. Explain the role of mayor, governor and president. Retell stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. |
Informative writing piece Retell events that took place during Civil Rights Movement lead by Dr. King. Informative writing piece Important events in George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's Life. Research using age appropriate biographies and picture books which include facts and events in the presidents’ lives. Class 1A and 1B retell their own writing piece to each other. |
Trimester 3 |
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Natural Resources Economy |
Identify natural resources in our town/city, state, nation. Recognize ways that natural resources can be used and reused Contrast wants and needs in your life. Show examples of goods and services in the home, school and community. Identify examples of people wanting more than they have. |
Formal Make a chart showing how we care for our Earth. Compose a poem for Earth Day. Make an art project using cans, bottles and other recycled products to show ways that we can reuse and recycle various materials to make something new. Formal Create a poster board with items that you want on one half and necessities on the other. |
Trimester 1 |
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RESOURCES |
Current Events Seasonal/Holidays Map Skills |
Election Day Veterans Day Johnny Appleseed Christopher Columbus Thanksgiving Native Americans Halloween Compass Rose Map Key/Symbols Weather |
Graphic Organizer of Government Leaders: President, Governor, Mayor, Senate Identify branches of service Retell Story of Johnny Appleseed Identify Route to America Variety of projects/arts and crafts Retelling of the story of Thanksgiving Map skills booklet, Identify getting from one place to another, Identify symbols and meaning of the map key |
Trimester 2 |
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Current Events Seasonal Map Skills |
Martin Luther King Identify North, South, East, West |
Group Project/Assembly Create a map and identify how to get from one place to another |
Trimester 3 |
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Land Forms Bodies of Water Map Skills Recycle |
To identify mountains, plains, deserts, peninsula island To identify lakes, rivers, oceans Continue from trimester 2 To identify reduce/reuse/recycle |
play doh creation of maps iPad activity Play doh creation of maps iPad activity |
Trimester 1 |
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United States Regions and Regions of New Jersey Map Skills New Jersey State Government |
Identify and define major landforms and waterways throughout United States and New Jersey Build and/or create models of these landforms and waterways Identify and define areas in United States rich in agriculture and industry Analyze different regions in New Jersey based on landforms, waterways, climate, agriculture and industry. Compare and Contrast different regions internationally nationally and state wide Describe different climate and weather patterns across regions of the United States Describe natural resources found in different regions and in New Jersey Identify Key Map Components compass rose, map scale, map legend, map title Identify and apply information on lines of longitude and latitude, as well as, locate the Prime Meridian and Equator on a map Describe different types of maps; such as, political, agricultural, physical, climate and economic. Identify main roles of different branches of government and the role of our mayor, governor, as well as, our president. Compare and Contrast national, state and community forms of government. Describe citizenship and what it means to be a citizen Analyze and apply the Bill of Rights to understanding your rights as a citizen of the United States Explain how major leaders Susan B. Anthony, worked towards voting rights for women Explain the election process for governor Identify state symbols and describe how laws were created to make state symbols |
Students will work in cooperative groups and build models of landforms and waterways using sand, rocks and metal trays. Students will work in cooperative groups and travel to learning stations with maps of different landforms and waterways. They will respond to critical thinking questions about these areas. Students will draw out path of Mississippi River. Students will choose an image seen along the Mississippi and write a Haiku Poem about it Students will use different types of maps and respond to critical thinking questions about agriculture, physical features, climate and industry Write a letter to a National Park requesting information about a landform Bill Nye: Extreme Weather discussion and questions United States Regions Test Unit 1 New Jersey Regions Packet students label different maps and regions in state based on agriculture, physical features, climate and/or industry New Jersey Regions Test Students will create and/or design their own map. They will include all major map components. Scholastic Map Skills workbooks Students will identify different lines using the globe and google earth. United States Regions Test Graphic Organizer showing different tiers of government T-Chart variation to Compare and Contrast Levels of Government State Government Critical Thinking Questions gathered from textbook Journal Write: What does it mean to be a citizen? Journal Write: What types of traits must one possess to be considered an excellent leader? Primary Election held for Future Governor based on students submitting their own Bio describing what makes them the best candidate After primaries Persuasive Essay/Speech student for future governor Class Simlulation/Reinactment of steps and/or process to selecting a governor Creation of slogans and buttons supporting class candidate running for governor by analyzing slogans found in media Charlie Brown Video: You're Not Elected Critique video and discuss pro's and con's of election process Students choose one state symbol and create a Cinquain Poem |
Trimester 2 |
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New Jersey Lenape Native American Tribe New Jersey Early Explorers and Colonial Settlements New Jersey and the Revolutionary War Martin Luther King Jr. |
Explain how/why the Lenape tribe came to New Jersey Describe the Lenape culture, traditions, family life, customs and daily living. Describe the migration pattern of the Lenape Native Americans Identify and describe who the first explorers of New Jersey were and explain the reasons for their explorations in our state Identify the problems faced by early explorers Relate cause/effect of New Jersey changing from the Swede to the Dutch control and then again from the Dutch to the English control Compare and Contrast eastern and western parts of New Jersey Analyze and explain how agriculture and industry have changed in the early colonies Examine and explain the events leading to the Revolutionary War in New Jersey Describe New Jersey's role in the Revolutionary War and its importance Identify the major leaders from our state that signed the Declaration of Independence Analyze and explain each battle of the Revolution that occurred in New Jersey Identify key leaders and groups from New Jersey involved in the Revolution Describe the role Martin Luther King Jr. played during the Civil Rights Movement Identify ratified amendments that worked towards equality, as well as, Brown verse the Board of Education case Identify major leaders that helped fight for equal rights; such as, Harriet Tubman, the Quakers, President Eisenhower, Martin Luther King Jr. , Rosa Parks Compare and Contrast Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Park's role in the Civil Rights movement |
Building of a Lenape Village with wetus and wigwams Create models of ceremonial dress including masks Read The Rainbow Crow a Lenape Tale and write a folktale Present an important tradition, custom, or part of the Lenape daily living. Lenape Native American Test multiple choice with short answers Classroom simulation: Boat ride students placed in cooperative teams that represent one of the countries that sailed to New Jersey, students will be given real-life problems faced by explorers they will journal ways to solve these problems Create a Timeline of Explorers Draw and label different maps for Henry Hudson Journey, Dutch and Swedes, East and West and the English Design in cooperative teams a colonial village Explorers and Colonial Settlements Test Write/complete a chart with each event Create a skit for each event leading to the Revolution and video tape it Jigsaw groups will each research a battle and develop a short lesson to teach their peers about their battle Create and label a map of the different battles and important leaders on paper and using Mimeo New Jersey and the Revolution Multiple Choice Test and Essay Cooperative Teams/Peer Partner Learning create a model of the battle researched Read and take notes using a graphic organizer on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Create a Timeline of events and people involved that led to the signing of Civil Rights Act 1957 Underground Railroad interactive website http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory /underground_railroad/index.htm Research and use MLA citations to write a compare and contrast essay on Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks |
Trimester 3 |
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New Jersey Research Paper New Jersey Industry and Agriculture New Jersey Environment |
Identify major historical locations found within the different regions of New Jersey Develop and create research questions about the New Jersey historic location Analyze research questions and apply research skills to note taking and outlining of information gathered Conduct field research through visiting their historic location Synthesize the information and write both draft and final research paper Create and/or design a visual display for New Jersey Day of their location Identify and define different regions based on industry and agriculture Analyze and conduct research on major forms of industry and agriculture for our state Describe how industry and agriculture has grown and changed, as well as, ways New Jersey contributes to the economic growth and development of our country Identify and explore Endangered species list for our state Research and explain practical ways to help these species survive in our state |
Label a map with the different historical locations Brainstorm Graphic Organizer for questions Graphic Organizers for note-taking and outlining Collection of brochures and packets, as well as, photographs Use one internet website source and one book for research, as well as, paragraph organizers for the draft Final copies of paper are typed http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/histori... Students create a poster board displaying pictures, brochures and information gathered for New Jersey Day Presentations for the school Cooperative groups create posters displaying major industrial and agricultural aspects of our state Cooperative groups research and create their own presentation for younger students to engage with on New Jersey Day New Jersey Industry and Agriculture Packet that describes the major changes www.endangeredspecie.com/states/nj.htm Read and respond to critical thinking questions about an endangered species listed Cooperative groups/Partner Learning will create and/or design their own practical habitat to support an endangered species of our state |
Trimester 1 |
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ASSESSMENT |
RESOURCES |
The Land and the Early People Native American Cultures Age of Exploration and Discovery |
1. Students will be able to identify and describe key national states and regions. 2. Students will be able to read, write, and discuss the economic impact of the five national regions on the United States. 3. Students be able to read and interpret political maps. 4. Students will be able to explain and interpret patterns and the use of renewable and non-resources 5. Students will be able to read, write and discuss the early origins of the Mayan and Olmec culture. 6. Students will be able to read, write and discuss the life of the Cheyenne tribe in Nomadic Society. 7. Students will be able to read, write and discuss lives of the early explorers. Students will be able to compare and contrast historical impact of Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci. |
1. Using Bloom's Taxonomy to evaluate student progress. Using unit tests as a form of evaluation to test knowledge and comprehension. 2. Using DBQ's as form of evaluation for students to provide specific information on the regions based on written assessment. 3. Using and interpretation of political maps taken Harcourt Social Workbook and Textbook exercises. Taken from Unit 1 on the early people and the land. 4. Students to be able to answer and evaluate key questions about the environment. Reference Harcourt Social Textbook for critical thinking questions. Pg. 40-50. 5. Students will be able to write a short report on the Mayan culture in order to evaluate knowledge of content. Report to work in conjunction with Collins Writing Program. 1. Students will be able to compare and contrast life in the Eastern Woodlands and Central Plains. 2. Students will be able to examine the cause and effect on the treatment of Natives in contemporary society. 3. Information to be found in Unit 1 Chapters 2-4 in the Harcourt Social Workbook and Textbook exercises. 1. Students to write a profile on Christopher Columbus. How should Columbus be viewed in history? Information taken from the Harcourt Social textbook and a biography of Columbus taken the history channel. Students will also able to tell fact from opinion. Compare and contrast essay to evaluate student content knowledge. |
Trimester 2 |
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1. Building the First Colonies 2. The Thirteen Colonies Middle Colonies and Southern Colonies. |
Students will be able to read, write and discuss the settlements of the Spanish colonies. Students will be able to read, write and discuss the settlements of the Virginia Colony. Students will be able to discuss why the Pilgrims fled England. Students will be able to discuss the impact of the Mayflower Compact on early American Government. Students will be able to discuss settlement of Dutch in New York and the French in Louisiana. Students will be able to write about the settlement of the New England Colonies Students will be able to explain the use of Triangular Trade Routes to ship enslaved Africans. Students will be able to discuss life in the Middle Colonies Students will be to discuss the settlement of the Southern Colonies. |
1. Students to write an informative essay on New Spain and settlement of the borderlands. Students to also answer comprehension questions on pg.152 #1-4. Also comprehension questions using the Social Studies Assessment manual. Students will write a compare and contrast essay on Jamestown and the Plymouth Colony. Students to also answer comprehension questions on the religious views of Pilgrims and King Henry the VIII taken from the Social Studies textbook pg.167 #1-4 and the Social Studies Assessment book. Students to write a persuasive essay encouraging fellow Pilgrims to sign the Mayflower compact. Also to discuss the importance of majority rule. Students to write an informative essay on New Amsterdam and the settlement of New York City. Students to write profiles on the struggles of Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams. Students to write an opinion essay on the evils of slavery. Students to answer comprehension questions on Ben Franklin and William Penn. Reference pg. 239 and 243 for the list of questions. Students will write a compare and contrast essay on the religious views of the Puritans and Catholics. Students will be able to identify the Calverts and James Oglethorpe and compare and contrast their views on the settlements. Students will be able to discuss the evils of slavery, racism in the South. Whole class discussion plus students view America: The Story of US portion on slavery. |
Trimester 3 |
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RESOURCES |
American Revolution A Growing Nation Civil War and Post War |
Students will be able to write about the road to war. Students will be able to read, write and discuss: Stamp Act, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, Townshend Acts and the Boston Massacre. Key battles Boston Massacre, The Battle of Bunker hill, and The Battle of Yorktown. Students will be able to discuss and write about the Declaration of Independence. Students will be able to discuss and write about problems faced by the writers of the Constitution. Students will be able to explain in detail the three branches of government and the balance of power. Students will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation and Bill of Right Students will be able to write and discuss the Missouri Compromise Students will discuss the Dred Scott decision and its impact on the Bill of Rights. Students will write about the Underground Railroad. Students will be able to discuss the life of Abraham Lincoln and signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Key battles of the Civil War Fort Sumter and Bull Run Students will be able to examine southern life after the Civil War. |
Students to write and discuss the consequences of the French and Indian War. The British attempt to pay for the war through higher taxes presented to the colonists. Students to be evaluated on their ability to identify root causes of the war through comprehension questions and Assessment questions taken from the manual. Reference pg. 299 #1-4. Students to write a newspaper article on the view of an early colonist Expressing their outrage at the Stamp Act. Students will be able to write and describe the British surrender at Yorktown. Students will be able to construct a timeline to demonstrate knowledge of key battles in the Revolutionary War. A descriptive paragraph which highlights the role of Thomas Jefferson. Students to discuss and then write about the importance of the United States Constitution. Student to design historical charts. Which outline the three branches of government. Also to describe in detail checks and balances. Students will be able to write and describe why the Articles of Confederation did not work. A cause and effect essay that evaluates what led to the construction of the constitution. A compare and contrast essay that examines battles of the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Students to perform a creative skit in groups. to evaluate creativity and impact of Dred Scott Students will play the role of a slave and the race to freedom through Haiku poetry. Students to write a newspaper article playing the role of a reporter. The article will recap the historic day as if the students were there. Students will be able to write and describe Fort Sumter and Bull Run. Students to complete and SRQ3 chart to evaluate for content knowledge. |
Trimester 1 |
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ancient mesopotamia ancient egypt |
* geography of fertile cresent * sumer & babylon * beginnings of Judaism * geography of ancient egypt * land of pharaohs * ancient egyptian civilization * daily life in ancient egypt |
* identifying cause & effect * chapter 5 test * using maps at different scales- large/ small scale * chapter 4 test |
Trimester 2 |
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RESOURCES |
ancient greece ancient rome |
* geography of ancient greece * rise of greek cities * athens age of glory * greek empire * geography of ancient rome * the rise of the roman republic * the roman empire * beginnings of Christianity * the decline of the roman empire |
* making conclusions * chapter 8 test * reading elevation maps & profiles * chapter 9 test * compare & contrast paper |
Trimester 3 |
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ASSESSMENT |
RESOURCES |
ancient india ancient china ancient america ancient arabia |
* geography of ancient india * early indian civilization * beginnings of Hinduism * beginnings of Buddhism * geography of ancient china * the first dynasty * the emperor's clay army * confucius changes china * geography of middle america * the olmec civilization * maya civilization * geography of arabia * beginnings of islam * a muslim caliphate |
* comparing different kinds of maps * chapter 6 test * writing a summary * chapter 7 test * chapter 11 test * chapter 10 test |
Trimester 1 |
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RESOURCES |
Age of Exploration Colonial America Current Events |
Students will be able to identify various explorers and the reasons for exploration Students will understand what the Columbian Exchange is and how it works Analyzing the importance of the New England colonies and Jamestown Analyzing the importance of the Middle Colonies Analyzing the importance of the Southern Colonies Analyzing the French and Indian War and understanding different perspectives Evaluating pertinent current events and applying them to their own lives |
Formal Assessment- Quiz of explorers Drawing of a map of the Columbian Exchange Formal Assessment- Chap. 3 Test Formal Assessment- Chap. 4 Test Create a Colony Map of Middle, Southern, or New England and the physical properties as well as the key crops Create a and interview with a French supporter, a Native American, and a British supporter The Current Event write up on happenings in New Jersey and the world |
Trimester 2 |
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Road to Independence American Revolution Current Events |
Understand the phrase taxation without representation Analyze the Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre Evaluate the importance of the events of Lexington and Concord Understand the phrase taxation without representation Evaluate the importance and meaning of the Declaration of Independence Understand how the War began Analyze how the various battles lead to outcome of the war Evaluate to importance of key people such as George Washington, etc. Recalling how the Patriots won the Revolution Evaluating pertinent current events and applying them to their own lives |
Chap. 5 Test Create a News article about the Tea Party or Massacre from the perspective of either the British or Patriots Create a political cartoon to show understanding of taxation and the Declaration of Independence Create an Amusement Park identifying key events, people, and battles of the Revolution and their impact Chap. 6 Test The Current Event write up on happenings in New Jersey and the world |
Trimester 3 |
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Perfect Union Research Paper The First Presidency Jefferson Era Manifest Destiny Current Events Create a Country |
Identify the Articles of Confederation and their meaning to the country Understanding the branches of Government and how they work Understanding and Analyzing the Bill of Rights' impact on America Understand how to research a topic How to write and proof a research paper Analyze the formation of the first political parties such as the Republican and Federalist Understand the impact the Louisiana Purchase on the United States Analyze all aspects of War of 1812 from the onset to the Treaty of Ghent Analyzing the events of the Jacksonian Democracy Understanding the Mexican American War and its effect on America Evaluating pertinent current events and applying them to their own lives Create a Constitution for own country Choose a Plan of Government and describe why Define the country's Allies Draw and describe the size, shape, and demographics of the country |
Quiz on the Articles of Confederation Create a personal Constitution about the laws that are most important to a country Create Note Cards with facts about the topic Research topic and provide citations and a works cited page Create Rough and Final Draft of a research paper Chap. Test Create a cartoon to support either the Federalist party or the democratic-Republican Chapter Test Quiz on the events surrounding the War of 1812 Create skits of a game show about the events of the War of 1812 Chapter Test The Current Event write up on happenings in New Jersey and the world Project depicting all aspects of a country |
Trimester 1 |
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Road to the Civil War North and South Age of Reform Current Events |
Students will analyze the importance the controversy slavery caused Understand the events leading to the Civil War and the eventual Secession of states Compare and Contrast the differences in lifestyle and their economies Understand the meaning abolition had on the United States Comprehend the impact of social reforms after the Civil War Analyze the Women's Movement and the key people involved Evaluating pertinent current events and applying them to their own lives |
Friendly letter from a slave to their family describing their hardships Political Cartoons depicting events causing the Civil War Formal Assessment in a test Formal Assessment- Chapter Test Formal Assessment in a test Students will create skits about the various movements to demonstrate the reformers' feelings The Current Event write up on happenings in New Jersey and the world |
Trimester 2 |
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Civil War Reconstruction Western Frontier Growth of Industry Current Events |
Evaluate both sides of the war Analyze the Gettysburg Address and the events surrounding it Evaluate the importance of the events of Lexington and Concord Evaluate the plans for Reconstruction Discover what altered the South's attitude Understand what caused the mining boom Comprehend the impact of mining and farming Understand the value the railroad had Evaluate inventions and their purpose Comprehend impact big business had in the formation of Unions and industry Evaluating pertinent current events and applying them to their own lives |
Students will make their own questions for a quiz they feel are important Formal Assessment in a test Student will create a map of a battle in the war and write a brief synopsis Formal Assessment in a test Take notes on the film "The Story of Us" Students will research an inventor and write up a brief biography Formal Assessment in a test The Current Event write up on happenings in New Jersey and the world |
Trimester 3 |
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Urban America Research Paper Progressivism Spanish American War WWI Current Events Depression and WWII |
Analyze the Immigration process Understand the process at Ellis Island Comprehend the urban culture around the turn of century Understand how to research a topic How to write and proof a research paper Analyze the Progressive Movement and Women's Rights Understand the impact of the War Analyze the War in Europe before and after US involvement American involvement on the home front Analyzing the events of the Jacksonian Democracy Evaluating pertinent current events and applying them to their own lives Analyze the effect f the Great Depression Understand how Hitler came to power Compare the European and Pacific Fronts |
Write an autobiography about an immigrant from a country of their choice Trip to Ellis Island Formal Assessment in a test Create Note Cards with facts about the topic Research topic and provide citations and a works cited page Create Rough and Final Draft of a research paper Chap. Test Create a game board about the Progressive Movement and the people and events involved Chapter Quiz Take notes on a DVD of WWI Chapter Test Students will write propaganda for either side during the war The Current Event write up on happenings in New Jersey and the world Take notes on DVD documentary Create a Venn diagram |