Thursday, September 10, 2009 Science Vocabulary (pg 2) Theory A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.   Model A systematic description of an object or phenomenon that shares important characteristics with the object or phenomenon. Scientific models can be material, visual, mathematical, or computational and are often used in the construction of scientific theories.

Today in AICE US History Notes : PG 8 : American Before 1840 Barriers in America – Creating the New World Events leading to Expansion How to write Analytical Answers Both PG 9 SOAPStone Document Analysis Primary Resources Analysis - Louisiana Purchase – PG 10 - Native American Relations – PG 11 World Map / US pre-1840 Map Quiz Monday! Table of Contents America pre-1840 SOAPStone & Answering AICE Questions Louisiana Purchase SBQ : Native America Relations

Notes : America Before 1840 Early Colonization: Why do Europeans spread “West?” - French Canada - British American Colonies - Spanish Florida, Mexico, and West Natural Barriers Create Boundaries – WHY? - Appalachian Mountains - Mississippi River Huge Empires Clash: - French & Indian War : Proclamation 1763 Revolutionary War Changes Boundaries : 1783 - Why did lines change then?

Notes : America Before 1840 Louisiana Purchase : 1803 From the Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains War of 1812 : Why do boundaries change with war? Native American Involvement ? Who do they side with?

How to Answer AICE Questions AICE writings are designed to analyze both sides of an argument, then support the “better” side. Successful writings include: Introduction : Explaining Content & purpose Clear, Concise Arguments *Logical Flow *Use Evidence/Examples with interpretation Conclusion : Confirm/Refute Argument (Both sides) ** Please take these notes on a piece of paper and label it page #9. A – Analyzing I – Information using C – Concrete E - Evidence

Source-Based Questions AICE SBQ look for the following: Content Knowledge Comprehension Analysis of Sources Linking Sources Balanced Argument In conclusions – JUSTIFY the stronger side of the hypothesis. Assess the strength & quality of all evidence in answers. SOAPSTone Document Analysis

Louisiana Purchase, 1803 Read multiple quotes about the purchase of vast area from Napoleon in 1803. Use knowledge of Louisiana Purchase and materials to answer questions.

Native American Relations Review the four source regarding Native American Relations from 1800 – 1850. Discuss which resources seem to give positive light to the Native Americans, as well as negative light. Use the SOAPSTone acronym for each source.