Day+1_Syllabus


 * [[image:Paul_Revere.jpg width="138" height="173" align="right" caption="Paul Revere"]]Directions**: Read through the syllabus below to figure out exactly what you'll be doing today on Day 1 of the lesson. The syllabus tells you exactly what you need to do each day, the tasks you'll need to accomplish, when each task must be complete, and how much each task is worth. Pay special attention to each day's **Tasks** and **Due Dates** as you read the syllabus. **When you finish reviewing the syllabus, follow the directions at the //__bottom__// of this page to //__Make Your First Post__//.**


 * If you'd like a printable copy of the syllabus you can open and print one from the link below or from the link on the "Additional Resources" page.




 * [[image:Abigail_Adams.jpg width="132" height="183" align="right" caption="Abigail Adams"]]Day 1 Objectives:**

(**A**) explain when, where, and why groups of people explored, colonized, and settled in the United States, including the search for religious freedom and economic gain.
 * Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (****TEKS) 5.1 History:** The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States beginning in 1565, the founding of St. Augustine. The student is expected to:
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 2 / Communication and Collaboration:** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
 * (A)** interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

**Day 1 Tasks and Point Values:**
 * 1) Read the syllabus and post a response on the "Day 1: Syllabus" page saying that you've reviewed it and understand how it works. (** 10 pts. **)
 * 2) Watch the review video, read one of the supplied articles, and post your answer to the First Discussion Question on the "Day 1: Review" page. (** 10 pts **.)
 * 3) Locate your "Team Page" and post a greeting to your partner there. ( **10 pts.** )

**Due on Day 1:** The three tasks above should all be completed on Day 1 and will be checked by the teacher at the end of the day. Your point totals will be posted on the Check Your Progress discussion thread on your "Team Page" by Day 3.


 * [[image:Patrick_Henry.jpg width="166" height="193" align="right" caption="Patrick Henry"]]Day 2 Objectives:**

(**B**) describe the accomplishments of significant individuals during the colonial period. (**B**) locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
 * Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (****TEKS) 5.1 History:** The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States beginning in 1565, the founding of St. Augustine. The student is expected to:
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 2 / Communication and Collaboration:** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
 * (A)** interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 3 / Research and Information Fluency:** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

**Day 2 Tasks and Point Values:**
 * 1) Read and post a response to two of your peers' answers to the First Discussion Question on the "Day 1: Review" page. Your responses may be brief but should show that you've read and thought about your peer's answer. The best responses will include original thoughts and ideas. ( **10 pts.** )
 * 2) Print the Famous Colonists Organizer Sheet on the "Day 2: Begin Research" page and start researching famous colonists. Use internet search engines and the resources provided on the page to begin your research. Fill in any important or interesting information you find on your Organizer to use later.
 * 3) Fill in the names of three famous colonists you're considering as the subject of your research in the Three Candidates section on your "Team Page". ( **10 pts.** )

**Due on Day 2:** The three tasks above should all be completed on Day 2 and will be checked by the teacher at the end of the day. Your point totals will be posted on the Check Your Progress discussion thread on your "Team Page" by Day 4.


 * [[image:Benjamin_Franklin.jpg width="170" height="213" align="right" caption="Benjamin Franklin"]]Day 3 Objectives:**

(**B**) describe the accomplishments of significant individuals during the colonial period.
 * Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (****TEKS) 5.1 History:** The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States beginning in 1565, the founding of St. Augustine. The student is expected to:
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 2 / Communication and Collaboration:** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
 * (A)** interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 3 / Research and Information Fluency:** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
 * (B)** locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 6 / Technology Operations and Concepts:** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * (D) ** transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

**Day 3 Tasks and Point Values:**
 * 1) Continue your research on famous colonists. Today you will choose the one famous colonist you'll be creating a timeline on. Fill in the name of your final choice on your "Team Page" in the Final Choice section. ( **10 pts.** )
 * 2) In order to get ready to build your timeline, work through the interactive tutorial on the "Day 3: Timeline Tutorial" page. ( **10 pts.** )
 * 3) When you've completed the tutorial, read and post a response to the Second Discussion Question at the bottom of the "Day 3: Timeline Tutorial" page. ( **10 pts.** )

**Due on Day 3:** The three tasks above should all be completed on Day 3 and will be checked by the teacher at the end of the day. Your point totals will be posted on the Check Your Progress discussion thread on your "Team Page" by Day 5.


 * [[image:Washington.jpg width="182" height="203" align="right" caption="George Washington"]]Day 4 Objectives:**

(**B**) describe the accomplishments of significant individuals during the colonial period.
 * Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (****TEKS) 5.1 History:** The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States beginning in 1565, the founding of St. Augustine. The student is expected to:
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 2 / Communication and Collaboration:** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
 * (A)** interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 3 / Research and Information Fluency:** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
 * (B)** locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 6 / Technology Operations and Concepts:** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * (D) ** transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

**Day 4 Tasks and Point Values:**
 * 1) Complete any remaining research you need on your famous colonist.
 * 2) Log onto the TimeRime.com website and use the information you've collected to begin building the timeline for your famous colonist. ( **10 pts.** )
 * 3) Read and post a response to two of your peers' answers to the Second Discussion Question on the "Day 3: Timeline Tutorial" page. Your responses may be brief but should show that you've read and thought about your peer's answer. The best responses will include original thoughts and ideas. ( **10 pts.** )

**Due on Day 4:** The three tasks above should all be completed on Day 4 and will be checked by the teacher at the end of the day. Your point totals will be posted on the Check Your Progress discussion thread on your "Team Page" by Day 6.
 * [[image:Peter_Minuit.jpg width="130" height="200" align="right" caption="Peter Minuit"]]Day 5 Objectives:**
 * [[image:Peter_Minuit.jpg width="130" height="200" align="right" caption="Peter Minuit"]]Day 5 Objectives:**

(**B**) describe the accomplishments of significant individuals during the colonial period.
 * Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (****TEKS) 5.1 History:** The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States beginning in 1565, the founding of St. Augustine. The student is expected to:
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 3 / Research and Information Fluency:** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
 * (B)** locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 6 / Technology Operations and Concepts:** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * (D) ** transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

**Day 5 Tasks and Point Values:**
 * 1) Continue and complete any remaining work on your timeline at TimeRime.com
 * 2) Post a link (web address) to your completed timeline on your "Team Page" in the Here's My Final Work section. ( **80 pts.** )

**Due on Day 5:** The two tasks above should all be completed on Day 5 and will be checked by the teacher at the end of the day. Your point totals will be posted on the Check Your Progress discussion thread on your "Team Page" with your final evaluation on Day 7.
 * [[image:James_Oglethorpe.jpg width="130" height="203" align="right" caption="James Oglethorpe"]]Day 6 Objectives:**
 * [[image:James_Oglethorpe.jpg width="130" height="203" align="right" caption="James Oglethorpe"]]Day 6 Objectives:**

(**B**) describe the accomplishments of significant individuals during the colonial period.
 * Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (****TEKS) 5.1 History:** The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States beginning in 1565, the founding of St. Augustine. The student is expected to:
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 2 / Communication and Collaboration:** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
 * (A)** interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 3 / Research and Information Fluency:** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
 * (B)** locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

**Day 6 Tasks and Point Values:**
 * 1) Print a copy of the Student Rubric from the "Day 6: Evaluate" page.
 * 2) Visit other "Team Pages" and use the rubric to evaluate and score the timelines of at least three of your classmates.
 * 3) For each timeline you review, post the final rubric score and the reasons for your decisions on the Student Review discussion thread of the "Team's Page". ( **10 pts.** )

**Due on Day 6:** The three tasks above should all be completed on Day 5 and will be checked by the teacher at the end of the day. Your point totals will be posted on the Check Your Progress discussion thread on your "Team Page" with your final evaluation on Day 7.


 * [[image:John_Smith.jpg width="130" height="168" align="right" caption="Captain John Smith"]]Day 7 Objectives:**

(**B**) describe the accomplishments of significant individuals during the colonial period.
 * Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (****TEKS) 5.1 History:** The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States beginning in 1565, the founding of St. Augustine. The student is expected to:
 * ISTE NETS for Students Standard 2 / Communication and Collaboration:** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
 * (A)** interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

**Day 7 Tasks and Point Values:**
 * 1) Visit your "Team Page". Go to the "Check Your Progress" discussion thread to see your final score and teacher comments on your completed timeline.
 * 2) On the "Day 7: Poll and Feedback" page, complete the one question poll you find there. ( **10 pts.** )


 * Due on Day 7 :** These final two tasks above should both be completed on Day 7 and will be checked by the teacher at the end of the day.


 * Grading Scale For Complete Lesson**


 * Total Points** (for all tasks)**:** 200 points
 * Final Grades:** 200-181 pts. (A) -- 180-161 pts. (B) -- 160-141 pts. (C) -- 140-121 pts. (D)


 * [[image:Anne_Hutchinson.jpg width="101" height="168" align="right" caption="Anne Hutchinson"]]Making Your First Post**


 * Directions:** When you've read the syllabus above and feel ready to move on, click on the grey Discussion Button at the top of this page (It has two text bubbles like a cartoon.). In the discussion forum that will open next, click on the blue "Syllabus Complete" link and type a brief response in the text box that opens up. Click the grey Post button and you're done!

An example response might be something like:

Mr. Tyler, I've read the syllabus and I understand what I need to do to complete this lesson. Jacob L.