8th-- Topic 3, Lesson 4: A Changing Nation (finish).
Topic 3, Lesson 5: Madison and the War of 1812 (start).
7th Grade Learning Objectives: Students will "describe the impact of trade and the growth of cities on Islamic civilization," they will "explain the main characteristics of Muslim arts and literatures," and they will "identify how Muslim rulers encouraged learning, science, and mathematics."
8th Grade Learning Objectives: Students will "explain the reasons for conflict between white settlers and American Indians during the early 1800s," they will "identify the causes of the War of 1812," they will "explain the challenges that the United States faced in preparing for war," and they will "describe important events and consequences of the War of 1812."
Homework for Wednesday Night: 7th--Islam Webquest due Friday, 8th--Active Journal, Topic 3, Lesson 4: A Changing Nation Take Notes page 83 due Friday.