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= //** Monday - Nov 30 **// = Where do the roots of formal education begin in this country? Explore the historical timeline of what took place for the current U.S. education system to evolve. You'll be surprised at some of the interesting facts involved in this unit!

To begin, let's discuss of how to record information a.k.a. taking notes.

Set up an account in Evernote, a free web-based note-taking system that will help you organize information (notes, documents, pics, images, etc.)

Follow directions as you set up your account. You may set this up on as many devices as you would like - phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc. - to make it easily accessible. This is possible way for you to stay organized in college!

// **Education During the ** //// **Colonial Period (1600 - 1775) ** //

Read pp. in //**Teaching**//. After reading, construct notes in Evernote to help you remember the information. Use word-processing features (color, size, bold, etc.) to help you organize and understand the information effectively. At the end of class, save your notes. Print if finished.

Listen as your teacher reads "Going to School in Colonial America". Continue with your notes about the Colonial period of Education in the U.S. Save and print your notes. Be sure to check the guidelines to be sure you have done what you need.
 * // TUESDAY - Dec 1 // **

 Read the pp. 133 - 135 in __**Teaching**__. Take notes about the highlights of the period.
 * Education During the American Early National Period (1776 - 1840) **

When finished, save and print your notes. Again, use note-taking tricks such as highlighting, size, bold, spacing, indenting, and more, to make your notes work for you.


 * // WEDNESDAY - Dec 2 // **

**Education During the American Common School Period (1840 - 1880)** Read the pp. 133 - 135 in Teaching. Take notes about the highlights of the period. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">When finished, save and print your notes.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Do you know what Horace Mann did for education?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">What act established land-grant colleges in every state?



=//** THURSDAY - Dec 3 **//=

<span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">The American Progressive Period (1880 - 1921)



<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Read pp. 139 - 143 in. Take notes about the highlights of the period in "the cloud". Once you have finished your notes in Evernote, save, then print.



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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">You'll find what you need to know on pp. 143 - 145 in __Teaching__ textbook. What interesting things took place in the American education system during this time in history. Check your note taking progress. Have you improved from the first notes you took? What are you finding that helps you the most?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">The 1920s and the Great Depression Era (1921 - 1940) **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">[[image:kkallasbctal/depression class.gif align="right" caption="depression class.gif"]]

=// MONDAY - Dec 7 //= <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Catch up with your notes about the early history of Education in the U.S. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Save and print your notes.

//**Quiz yourself with a classroom Kahoot. How do you stack up against your classmates? Are you prepared for the exam?**//

=// TUESDAY - Dec 8 //=



Show off your knowledge of the U.S. education system during the early years of our country's history by taking your test online. Do not start until you are told to do so!

[|Rudolph's Test]

[|Santa's Test]

Check your grade on Skyward. Turn in any unfinished work. Begin reading about the happenings during the Modern History of Education in America.

=// WEDNESDAY - Dec 9 //=

= <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 23.66px;">The Modern History of Education in America =

** American Education During the 1940s and 1950s **


 * Do you know what age group makes up the "baby boomers?" Why are they called this?
 * How did B.FSkinner's theory affect modern education? (You'll get a sticker if you know!)
 * What major Supreme Court ruling made a significant impact in desegregating U.S. schools?

Read pp. 150 - 152 in Teaching to research the happenings of these two decades. Record your notes in Evernote. Print and turn in.

=// THURSDAY - Dec 10 //=
 * <span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">American Education During the 1960s **

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 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">When did Project Head Start get established?

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Read pp. 152 - 154 in Teaching to document the highlights of this decade.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Record your notes in Evernote. Print and turn in.

=**// FRIDAY - Dec 11 //**= <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Many changes in politics, the family structure, and the work force kept the face of education evolving in the U.S. What major changes happened related to the following: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Pages 155 - 157 in Teaching hold the answers to a controversial time in U.S. education.
 * <span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">American Education During the 1970s **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Bilingual Education
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Gender Equity
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Children with Disabilities

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;"> **<span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">American Education During the 1980s **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Why were millions of American students deemed illiterate?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">What spurred the back to basics movement?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">The dreary findings of the Reagan administration will want you to uncover more.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Page 158 in Teaching will summarize the highlights of this decade.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Record your notes in Evernote. Print and turn in.

=**// MONDAY - Dec 14 //**= <span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">American Education During the 1990s and Beyond <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Read about the most recent changes in education, some of which you have experienced, on pp. 158 - 164 of Teaching.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">How has technology transformed the face of education in the U.S.?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">What was the National Council on Education Standards and Testing charged to do?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.5px;">Who established the No Child Left Behind Act?

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=//** TUESDAY - Dec 15 **//= It's time to review See how you do as you prepare for your semester exam with Kahoot!

WEDNESDAY - Dec 16
 * 7:25 - 9:03 1st period semester exam ( Everyone may be earn an exemption this semester)
 * Notebook Update
 * Breakfast with Santa - Bring breakfast items or treats to share with others. Drinks must be individual bottles.
 * Wear your tacky sweaters and holiday gear!

[|Rudolf's Test]

[|Santa's Test]

=**// THURSDAY - Dec 17 //**= No 1st period class - see exam schedule 4th Period - Let's review some more!

=**// FRIDAY - Dec 18 //**= No 1st period class - see exam schedule 9:42 - 10:45 4th period exam (Seniors may be exempt this semester)


 * Notebook Update
 * Breakfast with Santa - Bring breakfast items or treats to share with others. Drinks must be individual bottles.
 * Wear your tacky sweaters and holiday gear!

Rudolf's Test Santa's Test

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= Have a safe and restful holiday break! = = Prepare for a wonderful and exciting 2016! =