Lesson Plan

Date: 9/12/2011

Lesson Title: Early Industry , The Land of Cotton, & Growing Sectionalism

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives: 2.03: Distinguish between the economic and social issues that led to sectionalism and nationalism. 2.04: Assess the political events, issues, and personalities that contributed to sectionalism and nationalism.

Essential Questions: What technologies contributed to early industry in America? Analyze the effects of territorial expansion and the admission of new states to the U.S. Describe the growth of nationalism and sectionalism was reflected in art, literature, and language. Describe how economic and social issues lead to sectionalism and nationalism.

  1. Review & Discuss 5.2
  2. Quiz 5.2
  3. 5.3 & 5.4 Guided Reading
  4. HW: Finish 5.2 & 5.3

Lesson Plan

Date: 9/13/2011

Lesson Title: The Land of Cotton, Growing Sectionalism, Jacksonian America, & A Changing Culture

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives: 2.02 Describe how the growth of nationalism and sectionalism were reflected in art, literature, and language. 2.03: Distinguish between the economic and social issues that led to sectionalism and nationalism. 2.04: Assess the political events, issues, and personalities that contributed to sectionalism and nationalism.

Essential Questions: Describe the growth of nationalism and sectionalism was reflected in art, literature, and language. Describe how economic and social issues lead to sectionalism and nationalism. How did democracy expand in the U.S. during Andrew Jackson’s presidency? What contributed to the changes in America culture in the first half of the 19th century?

  1. Review & Discuss 5.3 & 5.4
  2. Quiz 5.3 & 5.4
  3. 6.1 & 6.2 Guided Reading into Cornell Notes
  4. HW: Finish 6.1 & 6.2

Lesson Plan

Date: 9/14/2011

Lesson Title: Jacksonian America, A Changing Culture, Reforming Society, & The Abolitionist Movement

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives: 2.02 Describe how the growth of nationalism and sectionalism were reflected in art, literature, and language. 2.03: Distinguish between the economic and social issues that led to sectionalism and nationalism. 2.04: Assess the political events, issues, and personalities that contributed to sectionalism and nationalism. 2.05 Identify the major reform movements and evaluate their effectiveness. 2.06 Evaluate the role of religion in the debate over slavery and other social movements and issues.

Essential Questions:How did democracy expand in the U.S. during Andrew Jackson’s presidency? What contributed to the changes in America culture in the first half of the 19th century? What were some of the main areas of society targeted for reform in the first half of the 1800s? What were the effects of the abolishment on the relationship between the North and South?

  1. Review & Discuss 6.1 & 6.2
  2. Quiz 6.1 & 6.2
  3. 6.3 & 6.4 Guided Reading into Cornell Notes
  4. HW: Finish 6.3 & 6.4

Lesson Plan

Date: 9/15/2011

Lesson Title: Manifest Destiny & The Western Pioneers

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives: 4.01 Compare and contrast the different groups of people who migrated to the West and describe the problems they experienced. 4.02 Evaluate the impact that settlement in the West had upon different groups of people and the environment. 4.04 Describe innovations in agricultural technology and business practices and assess their impact on the West.

Essential Questions:How did the idea of Manifest Destiny influence the settlement of the West?

  1. Review CRAFT PowerPoint on taking on role when writing
  2. Brainstorm ideas on why people moved west beginning in the 1820s
  3. 7.1 Notes on wheel to plan out letter
  4. 7.1 letter back home

Lesson Plan

Date: 9/16/2011

Lesson Title: Reforming Society, The Abolitionist Movement, The Hispanic Southwest, & Independence for Texas

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives: 4.01 Compare and contrast the different groups of people who migrated to the West and describe the problems they experienced. 4.02 Evaluate the impact that settlement in the West had upon different groups of people and the environment. 4.04 Describe innovations in agricultural technology and business practices and assess their impact on the West.

Essential Questions:What were some of the main areas of society targeted for reform in the first half of the 1800s? What were the effects of the abolishment on the relationship between the North and South? How did American settlement of the Southwest cause tensions with Mexico? How did Texas gain its independence?

  1. Review 6.3 & 6.4
  2. Quiz 6.3 & 6.4
  3. 7.2 Puzzle
  4. 7.3 Guided Reading into Cornell Notes