Skills: SS8H6 Student will analyze the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Georgia.
SS8E1 Student will give examples of the kinds of goods and services produced in Georgia in different historical periods.
Students should view these PowerPoints before Thursday!
Today - All classes work on Station Activities - All tasks are due on Tuesday! This will count as a Test Grade and daily grade since students worked all week on it in class.
Homework: Finish Station Activities - Arrange in Order to turn in with NAME AND PERIOD written on every paper!
Tuesday 3/17 - We will review and discuss impact of Civil War on Georgia. Soldier Interview (Skits) will be presented in class to help tie everything together for each year of war.
Students should begin studying for the Ch 8/Civil War Test - Test will be given on Thursday. 2 PowerPoint Presentations below will help students prepare. All students should turn in Warm-Ups and Station Work.
Homework: Civil War Crossword Puzzle
Wednesday 3/18 - Review for Civil War Test
Cover Lincoln's Assassination and Analyze Walt Whitman's poem: O Captain! My Captain!
Students will write interpretation of poem and compose original poem about Civil War or Lincoln's death.
Homework: STUDY FOR CIVIL WAR TEST
Thursday 3/19 Ch 8/Civil War Test Bonus Question: What is conscription and how did both sides react? What are the Copperheads in Civil War?
Friday 3/20 Begin Reconstruction - Introduce with SONG: The Night They Drove Ol Dixie Down" Students will interpret lyrics and describe hardships/ cost of war in Georgia and other southern states.
Students will answer discussion questions with complete written responses in class.
No Written Homework over Weekend! If absent, get copies of song lyrics from me and complete class activity at home.