Lesson Plans week September 8 - 11, 2015

CIVICS’ Class Lesson Plans for September 8-11, 2015
Tuesday, September 8	Activities Objective:  Are you an American?  Who is an American?  Students will learn how our population came to be so diverse. Activity:  CNN News Chapter 1 / Section 1 - Notes on where Americans live.  Homework: Vocabulary Chapter 1 - Definitions and a picture.  (Due Wednesday) Bring a photo of yourself for the class Mosaic.
Wednesday, September 9 POP QUIZ!	Activities Objective:  Students will explain the contributions of European, Hispanic, African, Asian, and Native American society. Activity:  CNN Student News Students will take notes on Chapter 1 Section 2.  Homework:  Finish Vocabulary & Bring a photo of yourself for the class Mosaic.
Thursday, September 10	Activities Objective:  Students will understand how diverse the American population is. Activity:  VIDEO:  Are you an American?  Video Assignment:  Media Focus Worksheet Homework:  Bring photo of yourself for upcoming project!
Friday, September 11	Activities Objective:  Students will review the three basic values that unite Americans. Activity:  CNN Student News Students will take notes over Ch1 Section3 and have an open note quiz. Homework:  Bring photo of yourself for upcoming project!
Monday, September 14	Activities Objective:  Students will play the review game to prepare for the test on Tuesday Activity:  CNN Student News Students will play a review game for test on Tuesday. Homework:  TEST Tuesday!!!
Tuesday, September 15	Activities Objective:  Students will have a summative assessment over Chapter 1 Activity:  Students will take a test.  Students can read in the AR book once they finish the test. Homework:  No homework.