NAME: ___________________________________________	HB/IG: ____________________________________	
DATE: September 12, 2005 – October 21, 2005	THEME: Oral History & America Today	

Objective-Questions	NJCCCS	Class Activities	Homework	Assessment	
•	Why do we celebrate Constitution Day?
•	What rights and responsibilities should we all have?	6.1.5A2, 6.2.5C1, 6.2.5D1, 9.2.5B2, 9.2.5C6, 9.2.5D4	W-Mr. Ojeda’s Presentation (The Constitution & Building Consensus)
W/P-Participate in Constitutional Convention (list ideas, share, discuss)
W-Vote on ratification	Review class brochure with someone at home.	Teacher Observation and Teamwork Rubric	
•	Why do we study history, geography, economics, civics, and world cultures?
•	What key vocabulary words do we need to know to study these subjects?	6.4.4B4, 6.5.5A1-2, 6.6.5A6, 3.1.5G8, 3.3.5A5, 3.4.5B5, 9.2.5C2	W-Minilesson/I-Notes with Mr. Ojeda:
A.	American History Basics
B.	American Geography Basics
C.	American Economy
D.	American Government and Society	Complete reading and record vocab. in your journal:
A.	pgs. 2-3
B.	pgs. 6-7
C.	pg. 8-10	Homework, Review Game, and Teacher Observation	
•	What is oral history?
•	How can we use oral history to learn about the USA and ourselves?
•	What brought your family to America?
•	How can we share what we learn with others?	6.1.8A11, 3.3.5B2, 9.2.5D2	I-Participate in Oral History Project
A.	Choose/Screen Interviewee
B.	Conduct Background Research
C.	Create Questions
D.	Practice Interviewing Style
I-Create graph	•	Screen Interviewee
•	Finalize Questions
•	Conduct Interview	Teacher Observation and  Project Rubric	

W=Whole Group
S=Small Group      
P=Peer to Peer
I=Independent	Notes: 
*Read-Aloud: Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull (Hispanic Heritage Month)
*Read-Aloud: Selection from We Were There, Too!: Young People in U.S. History by Phillip Hoose (Columbus Day)	

Oral History Project	
I will be interviewing ________________________ on ______________________.
My Signature _________________________
Interviewee’s Signature _________________________	
My Questions (Draft)
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