MDCPS Department of Social Sciences

MDCPS Department of Social Sciences U.S. History Academy Agenda October 24, 2017

Content Topic: U.S. Imperialism *dates of instruction Nov. 7 – 17

Content Benchmarks: SS.912.A.4.1: Analyze the major factors that drove United States imperialism.

SS.912.A.4.2: Explain the motives of the United States’ acquisition of the territories..

SS.912.A.4.3: Examine causes, course, and consequences of the Spanish American War.

SS.912.A.4.4: Analyze the economic, military, and security motivations of the United States to complete the Panama Canal as well as major obstacles involved in its construction.

SS.912.A.4.11: Examine key events and peoples in Florida history as they relate to United States history.

8:00-9:00 Un-Wrapping the Benchmarks: Kelly Webner A Must Before You Plan

9:00-11:00 Using ELL Strategies to Reach Every Learner Ivette Green Model Lesson: SHEG Reading Like Kelly Webner a Historian

11:00-11:30 Speaking with Gateway Author Dr. Mark Jarrett

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 G2D: Maximizing Data-Driven Instruction Kelly Webner  Accessing Reports  Analyzing Data  Student Data Chats

1:30-3:00 Technology Integration: Sheryl Place  Lan School  Sway