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Phone: 815-634-2396-7500
Weekly Plans 1st Semester
8/16 - 8/18:
- Current Events - Getting to Know You, CRAAP
- AP Gov - Getting to Know You, Chapter 1 Vocab, Ideal Government
- Human Geography - Getting to know You, Basic Map Skills
- Civics - Getting to Know You, Ideal Government
- World History - Getting to Know You
- U.S. History - Getting to Know You, Pre-1840s Refresher
8/21-8/25:
- Current Events - Research Basics, Database Usage, Note-taking
- AP Gov - Gov. Philosophers, Declaration of Independence, Basics of Democracy
- Human Geography - Begin Country Portfolios, CIA World Factbook Assignment
- Civics - Types of government, Principles of Government, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation
- World History - Major Religions, Crusades activities due
- U.S. History - Andrew Jackson Lecture, Indian Removal Act, Jackson Jigsaw Reading
8/28 - 9/1:
- Current Events - Identifying Main Idea, Summarize Sources
- AP Gov - Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention Lecture
- Human Geography - 5 Themes of Geography, Place & Scale Lecture & Practice
- Civics - Federalism, Unit 1 Review, Unit 1 Quiz
- World History - Crusades Cont., Feudalism
- U.S. History - Andrew Jackson Lecture, Indian Removal Act, Jackson Jigsaw Reading
9/5-9/8:
- Current Events - Identify Evidence, Vocabulary, Ethics in Research, Unit 1 Test
- AP Gov - Federalist 10 & 51, Brutus 1
- Human Geography - Review and Unit 1 Test
- Civics - Articles 1-7 of the US Constitution
- World History - Islamic Empires, Mongols, 100 Years War
- U.S. History - Manifest Destiny, The Alamo, Texas Lecture & Quiz
9/11-9/15:
- World History - , Black Death, Unit 1 Review, Middle Ages Test
- AP Gov - Bill of Rights, Argument Essay Practice, Articles 1-3 Overview, Federalism
- U.S. History - Finish Projects, Age of Reform Review and Test
- Human Geography - Ferris Bueller
- Civics - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th Amendment activities
9/18 - 9/22:
- World History - Renaissance, Reformation
- AP Gov - U.S. v Lopez / SCOTUS Organizers, McCulloch v. Maryland, Amending the Constitution
- U.S. History - Causes of Civil War Intro Lecture, Causes Projects
- Human Geography - Human Population Intro, Migration Article, Population Density and Concentration WS
- Civics - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th amendments activities
9/25 - 9/29:
- World History - Scientific Revolution DBQ, Enlightenment
- AP Gov - Unit 1 Review and Test, Chapter 10 Notes, Political Typology Quiz
- U.S. History - Uncle Tom's Cabin, Causes of Civil War PP, Legacy of Slavery WS
- Human Geography - Population Debates
- Civics - US Constitution Review and Test
10/2 - 10/6:
- World History - World Progress Review, World Progress Test, American Revolution
- AP Gov - Finish Political Typology Quizzes, Political Participation, Interest Group WS, Chapter 11 Notes
- U.S. History - John Brown Projects, 1860s Stations
- Human Geography - China's Two Child Policy, Hans Rosling Don't Panic WS, Demographic Transition Intro
- Civics - Illinois Constitution, IL Constitution Review and Test
10/10 - 10/13:
- World History - French Revolution, Revolution Essays
- AP Gov - Political Parties Webquest, Political Parties PP, Chapter 12 Notes, Voting Systems, Quantitative Analysis Practice
- U.S. History - Causes of Civil War Review, Causes of Civil War Test
- Human Geography - Demographic Transition Practice, Epidemiologic Transition
- Civics - Political Opinions Quizzes, Voter Demographics
10/16 - 10/20:
- World History - Industrial Revolution Projects, Russian Revolution
- AP Gov - Voting Systems, Whose Vote Counts WS, Voting Trends PP, Voter Demographics, Chapter 13 Notes
- U.S. History - North/South Strengths and Weaknesses, Civil War Projects
- Human Geography - Population Review, Population Quiz, Migration Intro
- Political Party Basics, Political Bias in Media
10/23 - 10/27:
- World History - Communism vs Capitalism WS, Revolution Test review
- AP Gov - Campaigns and Elections, Money in Politics Projects, Chapter 14 Notes
- U.S. History - Civil War Battles Presentations, Civil War Projects, Civil War Ghost Stories
- Human Geography - Population Review, Population Quiz, Migration Intro
- Elections and Voting Activities
10/30 - 11/3:
- World History - Revolution Test, Holocaust
- AP Gov - Citizens United SCOTUS, Chapter 15 Notes, Unit 2 Test Review, Unit 2 Test
- U.S. History - Late Battles, Assassination of Lincoln, Finish Civil War Projects
- Human Geography - Country Portfolio Projects, My Migration Story
- Citizenship, Immigration
11/6 - 11/9:
- World History - Genocide Research and Presentations
- AP Gov - Chapter 16 Notes, Media Bias, Fact vs. Opinion
- U.S. History - Civil War Review, Civil War Test
- Human Geography - Immigration Research and Debate
11/13 - 11/21:
- World History - Gandhi Film, Indian Independence, Unit 4 Test
- AP Gov - Civil Rights & Liberties Intro, Selective Incorporation, First Amendment Flyers, Chapter 7 Notes
- U.S. History - Reconstruction Intro, Reconstruction Projects
- Human Geography - Unit 2 Review, Population/Migration Test, Culture Introduction
11/27 - 12/1:
- AP Gov - Bill of Rights Activities and SCOTUS
- U.S. History - Reconstruction Quiz, Civil Rights Intro
- Human Geography - Culture simulation and diffusion
12/4 - 12/8:
- AP Gov - Letter from Birmingham Jail Reading, Modern Civil Rights/LGBT
- U.S. History - Emmett Till, Modern Civil Rights Comparison, Civil Rights Projects
- Human Geography - Children's Culture Book, Language and Dialect
12/11 - 12/15:
- AP Gov - Roe v. Wade Research and Qs, Unit 3 Review, Unit 3 Test
- U.S. History - Incarceration Video & Legacy of Racism, Civil Rights Review, Civil Rights Test
- Human Geography - Race and Gender, Religion, Culture Test
12/18-12/22:
- World History - Final Review and Finals
- AP Gov - Final Review and Finals
- U.S. History - Final Review and Finals
- Human Geography - Final Review and Finals
Weekly Plans 2nd Semester
1/5-1/7:
- World History - Getting to Know You
- AP Gov -
- U.S. History - Gilded Age Intro, Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
- Human Geography - Getting to know You, Basic Map Skills
- Civics -
1/10-1/14:
- World History - Major Religions, Crusades activities due
- AP Gov -
- U.S. History - American Dream Group Essay, Immigration/Urbanization Lecture
- Human Geography - Begin Country Portfolios, CIA World Factbook Assignment
- Civics -
1/17-1/21:
- World History - Crusades Cont., Feudalism
- AP Gov -
- U.S. History - Captains of Industry vs. Robber Baron DBQ
- Human Geography - 5 Themes of Geography, Place & Scale Lecture & Practice
- Civics -
1/24-1/28:
- World History - Islamic Empires, Mongols Reading and Questions
- AP Gov -
- U.S. History - Labor Unions Lecture, Gilded Age Quiz
- Human Geography - Finish Place & Scale Lecture, Unit 1 Tasks (Country Binder)
- Civics -
1/31-2/4:
- World History - 100 Years War Presentations
- AP Gov -
- U.S. History - Finish Projects, Age of Reform Review and Test
- Human Geography - Unit 1 Test & Ferris Bueller
2/7-2/11:
- World History -
- AP Gov - U.S. v Lopez / SCOTUS Organizers, McCulloch v. Maryland, Amending the Constitution
- U.S. History - Causes of Civil War Intro Lecture, Causes Projects
- Human Geography - Human Population Intro, Migration Article, Population Density and Concentration WS
9/27 - 10/1:
- World History -
- AP Gov - Unit 1 Review and Test, Chapter 10 Notes, Political Typology Quiz
- U.S. History - Uncle Tom's Cabin, Causes of Civil War PP, Legacy of Slavery WS
- Human Geography - Population Debates
10/4 - 10/8:
- World History - Black Death, Unit 1 Review, Middle Ages Test
- AP Gov - Finish Political Typology Quizzes, Political Participation, Interest Group WS, Chapter 11 Notes
- U.S. History - John Brown Projects, 1860s Stations
- Human Geography - China's Two Child Policy, Hans Rosling Don't Panic WS, Demographic Transition Intro
10/12 - 10/15:
- World History - Renaissance, Reformation
- AP Gov - Political Parties Webquest, Political Parties PP, Chapter 12 Notes, Voting Systems, Quantitative Analysis Practice
- U.S. History - Causes of Civil War Review, Causes of Civil War Test
- Human Geography - Demographic Transition Practice, Epidemiologic Transition
10/18 - 10/22:
- World History - Scientific Revolution DBQ, Enlightenment
- AP Gov - Voting Systems, Whose Vote Counts WS, Voting Trends PP, Voter Demographics, Chapter 13 Notes
- U.S. History - North/South Strengths and Weaknesses, Civil War Projects
- Human Geography - Population Review, Population Quiz, Migration Intro
10/25 - 10/29:
- World History - World Progress Review, World Progress Test, American Revolution
- AP Gov - Campaigns and Elections, Money in Politics Projects, Chapter 14 Notes
- U.S. History - Civil War Battles Presentations, Civil War Projects, Civil War Ghost Stories
- Human Geography - Population Review, Population Quiz, Migration Intro
11/1 - 11/5:
- World History - French Revolution, Revolution Essays
- AP Gov - Citizens United SCOTUS, Chapter 15 Notes, Unit 2 Test Review, Unit 2 Test
- U.S. History - Late Battles, Assassination of Lincoln, Finish Civil War Projects
- Human Geography - Country Portfolio Projects, My Migration Story
11/8 - 11/12:
- World History - Industrial Revolution Projects, Russian Revolution
- AP Gov - Chapter 16 Notes, Media Bias, Fact vs. Opinion
- U.S. History - Civil War Review, Civil War Test
- Human Geography - Immigration Research and Debate
11/15 - 11/23:
- World History - Communism vs Capitalism WS, Revolution Test review
- AP Gov - Civil Rights & Liberties Intro, Selective Incorporation, First Amendment Flyers, Chapter 7 Notes
- U.S. History - Reconstruction Intro, Reconstruction Projects
- Human Geography - Unit 2 Review, Population/Migration Test, Culture Introduction
11/30 - 12/3:
- World History - Revolution Test, Holocaust
- AP Gov - Bill of Rights Activities and SCOTUS
- U.S. History - Reconstruction Quiz, Civil Rights Intro
- Human Geography - Culture simulation and diffusion
12/6 - 12/10:
- World History - Genocide Research and Presentations
- AP Gov - Letter from Birmingham Jail Reading, Modern Civil Rights/LGBT
- U.S. History - Emmett Till, Modern Civil Rights Comparison, Civil Rights Projects
- Human Geography - Children's Culture Book, Language and Dialect
12/13 - 12/17:
- World History - Gandhi Film, Indian Independence, Unit 4 Test
- AP Gov - Roe v. Wade Research and Qs, Unit 3 Review, Unit 3 Test
- U.S. History - Incarceration Video & Legacy of Racism, Civil Rights Review, Civil Rights Test
- Human Geography - Race and Gender, Religion, Culture Test
12/20-12/23:
- World History - Final Review and Finals
- AP Gov - Final Review and Finals
- U.S. History - Final Review and Finals
- Human Geography - Final Review and Finals
- Name
- Mr. Colin Keppner
- Position
- Civics, Current Events, Human Geography, & AP Government
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- 815-634-2396 ext. 7500
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