American History – Chapters 16-18
Steve Ritter
Clinton High School
Clinton, Missouri
The Civil War and Reconstruction Eras
Name:
______________________________________ Test Date:
____________
Grading
Scale:
2.0
– No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details, but major
errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas
1.0
– With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and
processes and some of the more complex ideas
0.0
– Even with help, no understanding or skills was demonstrated
C
Layer: Introducing the material for a basic knowledge of it. Due Date:
________
Day
1: Grade: _____
- Compare
and contrast the economies and industries of the North and South
pre-Civil War
- Choose
1 of the following after Lecture:
- Write
paragraphs identifying the differences and similarities of the
economies/industries of the North and South pre-Civil War
- Create
a graphic organizer/venn diagram of the similarities and differences
between the Northern and Southern economies/industries pre-Civil War
Day
2: Grade: _____
- Describe
the impacts of slavery on the U.S. pre-Civil War
- Required
Individual Activity after Lecture:
- Construct
a t-chart listing the positive effects of slavery on one side and
negative effects on the other side
- Create
and present/perform a poem, song, or story about the impact of slavery
on the U.S. pre-Civil War
Day
3 and 4: Grade: _____
- Discuss
the causes and impacts of the Civil War on the United States
- Required
Group/Class Activity after Lecture
- Directions
to come from teacher
Day
5: Grade: _____
- Analyze
the results and effects of the Reconstruction Era on the United States
prior to 1900
- Choose
1 of the following after Lecture:
- Identify
the effects and results of the Reconstruction Era prior 1900 on the
North and South (include the Compromise of 1877)
- Write
a summary of what happened during Reconstruction and explain how it
ended (include the Compromise of 1877)
Days
6: Grade: _____
- Know
key terms and people related to the Civil War and Reconstruction eras
- Choose
1 of the following:
- Flashcards
– RUBRIC
- Select
2 terms and 3 people and write a short 3-5 sentence about each and why
they are important to this era
- Create
a chart of 10 terms/people with a brief explanation of each
B
Layer: Utilizing the class material that was learned. Due date:
___________
Day
7: Complete the required assignment - Grade: _____
- With
a partner, create a PowerPoint presentation that highlights the causes
and results of the Civil War (including slavery and the
economies/industries of the North and South), important people involved
in the era, and how the Reconstruction Era came to an end. RUBRIC
A
Layer: Expanding on the content & higher-order thinking. Due
date: __________
Days
8 and 9: Choose 1 assignment to complete – Grade: _____
- Even
though the Civil War ended Slavery, the race relations are still a mess
today (and not just between whites and blacks). How can race relations
be healed?
- Research
slavery in today’s world and find out where it is happening and what is
being done to end it. What role do we play in the slavery issues of
today?
Days
11 and 12: With a partner, complete the required assignment – Grade:
_____
- Research
a civil war that has happened within the last 5 years in any part of
the world. What were the major issues and characteristics of each side?
Make comparisons to what you have learned in
class (this is the most important part of this paper!).
Students
are required to involve parents in their education. Students will have
parents sign their unit sheets after the A Layer has been graded.
Parent
Signature: _________________________________ Date:
____________
**Parents/guardians
with questions can contact Mr. Ritter at sritter@clinton.k12.mo.us
or 885-2247 ext. 211. His plan period is from Noon-1pm daily to meet in
person or accept/return phone calls.