This week we’ll look at growth and expansion.

Objectives: Gov. 8SS.7 A-C; Gov. 8SS.2 A-D ; Econ.8SS.3

Date What We’re Doing in class Homework
2/11
  • WU: On Political Parties
  • Quiz
  • Presentation: Growth & Expansion
  • Worksheet: Reaching Conclusions
Study
2/12
  • WU
  • Practice 4 Pt
  • Flashcards & Studying
  • Map Activity – Show the Growth
 
2/13
  • WU
  • Practice 4pt
  • Presentation: Manifest Destiny
  • Movie Clip
 
2/14
  • WU
  • Moodle
 
2/15
  • WU
  • Practice 4pt
  • Bringing it Together
 

 

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