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Era I: Rise of A Nation
Colonial Era through the Revolution 1757-1783
Students will investigate the similarities found in the causes, courses, and consequences of the rise of the United States of America. They will be able to recognize these three themes through a study of Colonial Conflict, the Revolutionary War and the foundations of government.
Book Titles Era I
The following list of novels is associated with Era 1. All novels primarily occur between 1757-1783. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.
The following list of novels is associated with Era 1. All novels primarily occur between 1757-1783. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Madison Stephenson B5: Joshua Stanley B7: Katie Sanders B8: Jadon Proulx STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Luke Wood B5: Jonathan Humpherys B7: Aubree Woffinden B8: Ethan Spencer STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Isabel Zobrist B5: Spencer Foster B7: Brooklyn Flinders B8: Talen Gentner STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Arissa Bennett & Helaman Ofahengaue B5: Jacob Omer & Kate Watkins B7: Samantha Loveridge & Savannah McCloy B8: Hailey Beckstead STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Mckayla Howlett B5: Jefferson McMullin B7: Brynlee Brown B8: Ellie Biesinger STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Cooper Radke & Emily Brown B5: Austin Thayn & Zach Silva B7: Jocelyn Hendricks & Naomi Pingry B8: Jake Houston |
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Chloe Baines & Allison Lundquist B5: Ellie Plank B7: Ryan Nuttall B8: Haley Smith STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Bryce West B5: Kaylee Peterson B7: Marissa Mallory Hayden Alleman B8: Olivia Neve STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Tyson WIlliams & Thomas Ochoa B5: Izzy Ross B7: Avery Shewell & Zane Goodrich B8: Paige Miler STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Cameron Allen B5: Tyson Prettyman B7: Audrey Bullock B8: Kennedy McMullen STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Kathren Moreau B5: Oliva Albrecht B7: Wesley Wilson B8: Lizzie Martin STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Jacob Ashcraft B5: Eric Bishop B7: Sydnie Gines B8: Ethan Anderson |
Era II: Building a Nation
The U.S. Constitution through the Mexican American War: 1783-1847
Students will investigate the similarities found in the causes, courses, and consequences of the rise of the United States of America. They will be able to recognize these three themes through a study of the U.S. Constitution and the foundations of government through the Mexican American War
Book Titles Era II
The following list of novels is associated with Era II. All novels primarily occur between 1783-1847. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.
The following list of novels is associated with Era II. All novels primarily occur between 1783-1847. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Conner Radke & Mattie Dean B5: Ben Newbry & Brooke Clements B7: Tate Harward & Brayden Wharton B8: Stockton Davis STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Karsten Bailey B5: Jackson Sheen B7: Megan Martins B8: Charlie Lund STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Luke Jensen B5: Sarah Humphreys B7: Kyle Grant B8: Peyton Swenson |
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Sofina Child & Makayla Varga B5: Alyssa Grace B7: Carter Shoell & Matthew Benich B8: Alexa Allred STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Carter Clifton B5: Hunter Day B7: Brandon Timmreck B8: Landon Schofield STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Darylyn Torres & Clark Bench B5: Ember Burnham B7: Jessica Bennett & Becca Greenhalgh B8: Alexis Nieto |
Consequences (Negative and Positive) of Westward Expansion
Era III: Uniting a Nation
Expansion through Reconstruction 1848-1877
Students will investigate the similarities found in the causes, courses, and consequences of the rise of the United States of America. They will be able to recognize these three themes through a study of Westward Expansion, and the resulting conflict through the Civil War and it's aftermath
Book Titles Era III
The following list of novels is associated with Era III. All novels primarily occur between 1848-1877. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.
The following list of novels is associated with Era III. All novels primarily occur between 1848-1877. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Kaleb Poe & Haylee Burr B5: Anna Robinson B7: Laynee Carter & Rena Gonzalez B8: Mia Hart STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Ronald Ulbrich B5: Jane Redd B7: Nick Zeltner B8: Ben Haws STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Tessa Muir B5: Milo Cazier B7: Nathan Pope B8: STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Corbin Emery B5: Arianna Parker B7: Narcisa Ellis & Hannah Owens B8: Madison Armstrong STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Hailey James & Helaman Owczarzak B5: Jacson Fuller B7: Easton Craig & Grace Clark B8: Oaklee Lewis |
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Autumn Smith B5: Bronwyn Everett B7: Jarom Shaw & Elaina Johnson B8: Sophie Jones STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Miranda Bailey B5: Melia Finken B7: Maci Dean B8: Adi John STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Whitney Howell & Treyvan Long B5: Joshua Jackson B7: James Speakman & Lilly Larson B8: Chloe Prettyman STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Kennedy Morgan B5: Mitchell Furniss B7: Hope Holt B8: Savannah Bedier |
Era III: Civil War Alternate WalkAway & Review
This is an open book WalkAway. It includes five short essay questions and a project. Students may complete this WalkAway at home. Please note all work will be checked against a plagiarism website, as such please ensure the ideas and opinions in both the essay and the project reflect your work. On that same page are a number of review activities to help students study for the traditional Civil War WalkAway.
Open the textbook icon on the left to access and begin your open book test.
Please note you will not be able to stop, save and start over on your exam. You may wish to answer the questions in a word document, and then copy and paste your work into the form prior to submission to ensure you do not lose your work, and/or have time to complete the entire exam.
Please note you will not be able to stop, save and start over on your exam. You may wish to answer the questions in a word document, and then copy and paste your work into the form prior to submission to ensure you do not lose your work, and/or have time to complete the entire exam.