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Social Studies Classwork/Homework

Week of May 25 - 29, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
5/25
No School :: Memorial Day
5/26
Today's Plan:
  • Watch screencast directions in Google Classroom
  • Complete Final Social Studies Reflection Assignment (due tomorrow by end-of-day)
  • ​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/27
Today's Plan: 
  • If you completed the assignment yesterday, you have nothing new to do today. If not, then see below.
  • Watch screencast directions in Google Classroom
  • Complete Final Social Studies Reflection Assignment (due today by end-of-day)
​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/28
 No Class :: Last Day of School
5/29
Goodbye Drive-By begins at 9:00

Week of May 18 - 22, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
5/18
Attend live Zoom lesson at your Block's designated time -OR- watch the recorded posting of it
Click your Block to access the Zoom. Sign in using your lhprep information.
Block 1 9:30-10:00
Block 2 10:00-10:30
Block 3 10:30-11:00
Block 4 11:00-11:30
Today's Plan:
  • Mini-lesson explaining the 1812 Guide; how to use it and how to turn it in
  • Explain the rest of the week's assignments
  • ​Watch 1812 Part 1 Screencast and fill out 1812 Guide (causes of war, battles on Great Lakes)
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/19
Today's Plan:
  • Watch 1812 Part 2 Screencast (Washington, D.C.)
  • Fill out 1812 Guide
​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/20
Today's Plan: 
  • Watch 1812 Part 3 Screencast (Baltimore)
  • Fill out 1812 Guide
​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/21
Today's Plan:
  • Watch 1812 Part 4 Screencast (New Orleans, Treaty of Ghent)
  • Finish 1812 Guide and turn it in
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/22
No Class

Week of May 11 - 15, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
5/11
Attend live Zoom lesson at your Block's designated time -OR- watch the recorded posting of it
Click your Block to access the Zoom. Sign in using your lhprep information.
Block 1 9:30-10:00
Block 2 10:00-10:30
Block 3 10:30-11:00
Block 4 11:00-11:30
Today's Plan:
  • Mini-lesson about the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition
  • Introduce the "Goals Sheet"
  • Explain and show the rest of the week's assignments
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/12
Today's Plan:
  • Read online textbook page 254 (Lesson 18, Section 3)
  • Watch Mr. Betts Memestory video about Lewis and Clark
  • Fill out Goals Sheet as you watch/read
​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/13
Today's Plan: 
  • Watch and answer questions ​in the EdPuzzle video about Lewis and Clark
  • Fill out Goals Sheet as you watch
​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/14
Today's Plan:
  • Write final assessment essay on Lewis and Clark in Google Classroom using your goals sheet for help
  • Optionally play Oregon Trail for fun!
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/15
No Class

Week of May 4 - 8, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
5/4
Attend live Zoom lesson at your Block's designated time -OR- watch the recorded posting of it
Click your Block to access the Zoom. Sign in using your lhprep information.
Block 1 9:30-10:00
Block 2 10:00-10:30
Block 3 10:30-11:00
Block 4 11:00-11:30
Today's Plan:
  • Review Bill of Rights
  • Notable Amendments mini-lesson
  • Play live Amendments GimKit game together as a class
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/5
Today's Plan:
  • Watch short lesson introduction video
  • Read How a Bill Becomes A Law worksheet
  • Complete follow-up activity on the legislative process
​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/6
Today's Plan: 
  • Watch Louisiana Purchase screencast
  • ​Complete questions in Socrative about the Louisiana Purchase
​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/7
Today's Plan:
  • Read textbook page 253 (Lesson 18, Section 2) about the Louisiana Purchase.
  • Complete Seesaw mapping activity found in the Activities tab of your SS Seesaw class.
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/8
No Class

Week of April 27 - May 1, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
4/27
Attend live Zoom lesson at your Block's designated time -OR- watch the recorded posting of it
Click your Block to access the Zoom. Sign in using your lhprep information.
Block 1 9:30-10:00
Block 2 10:00-10:30
Block 3 10:30-11:00
Block 4 11:00-11:30
Today's Plan: Debrief Branches project and remind those who are late; mini-lesson explaining more about Checks and Balances; give instructions for accessing a branches form; watch enough of each others’ Branches videos to where you can fill out the form and know the basics of each branch. Take a final Socrative on the Branches of Government.
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/28
Today's Plan: Reading assignment about the Bill of Rights:
  • Read textbook Lesson 16: Introduction, Section 1, Section 2.
  • Fill out and submit Bill of Rights Quizizz assignment.
​Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/29
Today's Plan: Watch EdPuzzle video on the Bill of Rights and answer the questions embedded in the video.
​
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/30
Today's Plan: Watch The First Government screencast; enjoy learning and laughing at the Tik Tok videos within the screencast!
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
5/1
No Class

Week of April 20 - April 24, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
4/20
Attend live Zoom lesson at your Block's designated time -OR- watch the recorded posting of it
Click your Block to access the Zoom. Sign in using your lhprep information.
Block 1 9:30-10:00
Block 2 10:00-10:30
Block 3 10:30-11:00
Block 4 11:00-11:30
Today's Plan: Explain and demonstrate procedures and expectations of the Branches of Government Project; ensure all students are able to sign into SS book online
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/21
Begin work on Branches of Government project.
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/22
Continue work on Branches of Government project.
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/23
Finish Branches of Government project and aim to turn it in.
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/24
No Class :: Branches Project is due Monday by 9:00 AM!

Week of April 13 - April 17, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
4/13
1. Attend live Zoom lesson at your Block's designated time -OR- watch "Our New Nation" Screencast.
Click your Block to access the Zoom. Sign in using your lhprep information.
Block 1 9:30-10:00
Block 2 10:00-10:30
Block 3 10:30-11:00
Block 4 11:00-11:30
2. Complete "5 Problems" assignment found in Google Classroom.
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/14
1. Watch "Plans" Screencast.
2. Answer the question in Google Classroom: "Answer this question in at least 2 complete sentences: Which plan (New Jersey of Virginia) seems more "fair" to you and why."
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/15
1. Watch "Compromises" Screencast.
2. Complete Socrative comprehension check about Plans and Compromises.
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/16
1. Watch  "Constitutional Convention" Screencast.
2. Play at least one round for each branch in the "Branch Mania" game.
Mr. Sweet and Ms. Boyd ​will be live to answer SS questions or for review from 3:00-3:30.
4/17
No Class

Week of March 30 - April 3, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
3/30
  1. Read My Brother Sam Is Dead Chapter 14 & Epilogue (finish the book)
  2. Answer one of the questions in the Google Classroom assignment.
You may read this on your own OR you are invited to join your Social Studies teacher from 10:00-11:00 for a read-aloud and discussion of the exciting final chapters!
Click here to join Ms. Boyd's optional read-aloud Zoom (10:00-11:00)
Click here to join Mr. Sweet's optional read-aloud Zoom (10:00-11:00)
3/31
No Class
​Note: A new BONUS Bonus Blog has been posted.  This is another chance to earn extra credit in Social Studies!
4/1
Take My Brother Sam Is Dead Chapters 13 - Epilogue Socrative comprehension check; link found in Google Classroom
You may (optionally) prepare for this final comprehension check by playing the Quizizz review game in the Sam page on the 5th Grade Website. This is not a grade; it's a review.
​​Note: A new BONUS Bonus Blog has been posted.  This is another chance to earn extra credit in Social Studies!
Optional Social Studies Review and Q & A today, 10:00 - 11:00

4/2
No Class
​​Note: A new BONUS Bonus Blog has been posted.  This is another chance to earn extra credit in Social Studies!
4/3
No class  ::  You may reach Ms. Boyd or Mr. Sweet during "office hours" from 9:00-11:00
​​Note: A new BONUS Bonus Blog has been posted.  This is another chance to earn extra credit in Social Studies!

Week of March 23 - 27, 2020

Date
Lesson Plan/Work To Complete
3/23
Complete Revolutionary War Test on Socrative (Test will be open and available from 9:00-5:00)
General Rules
Login as a student
Use code SWEETCLASS or BOYDCLASS
Use your full real name (ex. Brooks Jaffe)
Take the test only once
Demonstrate honesty and integrity; you may not use any resources to help you on this test and you may not speak to anybody about the test after you finish it.
You will not see your score when you are done; your teacher will share your grade with you soon
Optional SS Zoom Q&A 10:00-11:00
3/24
No Class
3/25
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 13
Play Sam 13 Quizizz review game found in Google Classroom)
3/26
No Class
3/27
No class  ::  You may reach Ms. Boyd or Mr. Sweet during "office hours" from 9:00-11:00

Week of March 16 - 20, 2020

Date
Classwork
Homework
3/16
No School
Finish up Tour Builder through Treaty of Paris (due Monday)
Revolutionary War Test Monday, March 23
3/17
No School
Finish up Tour Builder through Treaty of Paris (due Monday)
Revolutionary War Test Monday, March 23
3/18
Review battles, key Revolutionary people, and our essential question using your Tour Builder and the Revolutionary War Test Prep page, found here.
LIVE-STREAM LINK (WED. 1:00)
Finish up Tour Builder through Treaty of Paris (due Monday)
​Revolutionary War Test this Monday
3/19
No scheduled class
Finish up Tour Builder through Treaty of Paris (due tomorrow)
​Revolutionary War Test tomorrow
Ms. Boyd will host a live Hang Out during Office Hours on Friday between 10-11AM. The link to join will be in your Google Classroom if you have questions.
3/20
Optional Q&A livestream event with Mr. Sweet to answer questions about Monday's test
Finish up Tour Builder through Treaty of Paris (due Monday)
​Revolutionary War Test Monday
Ms. Boyd will host a live Hang Out during Office Hours on Friday between 10-11AM. The link to join will be in your Google Classroom if you have questions.

Week of March 9 - 13, 2020

Date
Classwork
Homework
3/9
History Dates Chant
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 11
Mini-lesson on how authors use dialogue to develop plot
Write chapter 11 response

None
3/10
History Dates Chant
​Keynote lesson on the battle of Cowpens
Add Cowpens to Tour Builder and Rev. War packet
None
3/11
History Dates Chant
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 12
​Complete Sam Chapter 12 assignment
None
3/12
History Dates Chant
​Complete 
My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapters 10-12 Comprehension Quiz
Screencast lesson and videos on Yorktown
Add Yorktown to Tour Builder
None
3/13
History Dates Chant
Lesson on Treaty of Paris
Revolutionary War Test, Friday, March 20

Week of March 2 - 6, 2020

Date
Classwork
3/2
History Dates Chant
Introduce Bonus Blog 8

Collect and grade Tour Builder through Valley Forge
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 8
​Complete Sam Chapter 8 assignment
None
3/3
History Dates Chant
The War Moves South Screencast lesson
​Battles in Savannah, Charleston
Add Charleston to Tour Builder
None
3/4
History Dates Chant
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 9
​Complete Sam Chapter 9 assignment
None
3/5
History Dates Chant
My Brother Sam Is Dead chapters 7-9 Socrative comprehension quiz

The battle at Camden Keynote lesson
​Add Camden to Tour Builder
None
3/6
History Dates Chant
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 10
​Complete Sam Chapter 10 assignment​
None

Week of February 24 - 28, 2020

Date
Classwork
Homework
2/24
History Dates Chant
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 6
​Complete Sam Chapter 6 assignment
None
2/25
History Dates Chant
My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapters 4-6 open-book comprehension quiz
​Valley Forge Reading assignment using Why America Is Free
None
2/26
History Dates Chant
Valley Forge Keynote follow-up lesson
Add Valley Forge to Tour Builder
​​Atlas page 17
None
2/27
History Dates Chant
​Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 8
​Complete Sam chapter 8 assignment
Time to update Tour Builder through Valley Forge
None
2/28
History Dates Chant
Foreign Fighters Mini-project
None

Week of February 17 - 21, 2020

Date
Classwork
Homework
2/17
No School
None
2/18
History Dates Chant
Keynote lesson on Trenton & Princeton
Add Trenton to Tour Builder
None
2/19
History Dates Chant
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 4
​Complete Sam Chapter 4 assignment
None
2/20
History Dates Chant
Watch Screencast lesson on Saratoga

Watch Saratoga video and complete video guide
​Add Saratoga to Tour Builder

None
2/21
History Dates Chant
​Read My Brother Sam Is Dead, chapter 5
Get Tour Builder up to date through Saratoga
None

Week of February 3 - 7, 2020

Date
Classwork
Homework
2/3
History Dates Chant
Keynote lesson on the Battle for New York
None
2/4
History Dates Chant
Finish Keynote lesson on New York
Partner discussion on the main ideas from the lesson
​Battle at New York as seen in the musical, 
Hamilton
Socrative comprehension check on New York
​Update Tour Builder and Revolutionary War packet with New York
None
2/5
​History Dates Chant
​Read Sam chapter 3 whole-class
​Sam chapter 1-3 Socrative comprehension check

None
2/6
No class - Tallahassee
None
2/7
No class - Tallahassee
None

Week of January 27 - 31, 2020

Date
Classwork
Homework
1/27
History Dates Chant
Introduction to class novel, My Brother Sam Is Dead
About the authors mini-lesson
Read chapter 1 whole-class
None
1/28
History Dates Chant
Finish My Brother Sam Is Dead chapter 1
Respond to focus question in Google Classroom
None
1/29
History Dates Chant
Introduce Q3 Reading Project
​Finish adding Bunker Hill to Tour Builder; student-teacher conference to grade part one of Tour
Add Declaration of Independence to Tour Builder (after student-teacher conference)
None
1/30
History Dates Chant
Bonus lessons on Dorchester Heights and Fort Sullivan
​Quizizz review game
None
1/31
History Dates Chant
​Preview Sam chapter 2 Focus Question
Read My Brother Sam Is Dead chapter 2 and respond (to focus question) in Google Classroom​​
None

Week of January 20 - 24, 2020

Date
Classwork
1/20
No school :: MLK, Jr. Day
None
1/21
History Dates Chant
Finish Keynote lesson and watch 2 videos about Lexington and Concord
​Socrative comprehension check
None
1/22
​History Dates Chant
Introduce Tour Builder assignment
​Add Lexington and Concord to the tour
None
1/23
History Dates Chant
Screencast lesson on Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen, the Green Mountain Boys, and Fort Ticonderoga
​Add Ticonderoga to Tour Builder and Essential Question
None
1/24
History Dates Chant
Bunker Hill Keynote lesson
Add Bunker Hill to Essential Question and Tour Builder
None

Week of January 13-17, 2020

Date
Classwork
Homework
1/13
History Dates Chant
Continue work on Personal Declaration Project
TFK due Friday
1/14
History Dates Chant
Aim to finish Personal Declaration Project
TFK due Friday
1/15
History Dates Chant
Finish and turn in Personal Declaration Project
TFK due Friday
1/24
No class :: Geography Bee & National Treasure viewing
TFK due tomorrow
1/25
History Dates Chant
​Introduce Revolutionary War Unit Essential Question
Lexington and Concord Keynote lesson
None

Week of January 6-10, 2020

Date
Classwork
Homework
1/6
No school
None
1/7
History Dates Chant
Introduce new Bonus Blog question
Begin Declaration of Independence Keynote lesson and guide
None
1/8
History Dates Chant
Finish Declaration of Independence Keynote lesson and guide
Declaration videos and written response in Google Forms and Google Classroom
None
1/9
History Dates Chant
Introduce Personal Declaration Project and begin brainstorming, outlining ideas

None
1/10
History Dates Chant
Work on Personal Declaration Project
TFK due Friday
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