“All human wisdom is contained in these two words - Wait and Hope”

ALEXANDRE DUMAS

Ms. Bonham

American History Teacher

  • B.S., Elementary Education, University of North Dakota
  • B.A., Spanish, University of North Dakota

Ms. Bonham is the upper school American history teacher and head of the history department. She is excited to be joining the TCA family this year. With more than a decade in education and experience across grades 3-12, she has found her true passion in teaching upper school American history — especially the period between the Civil War and World War II.

Originally from Minnesota, she taught there as well as in North Dakota, Kentucky, and Florida. She joins TCA from Naples Classical Academy in Florida, where she taught upper school history. Outside of school, she enjoys cooking, reading, embroidery, and running outside.

Favorite Classical Texts: Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo

Monday, October 26th

  • 8th Grade
    • Finish notes from Friday on the Naval Arms Race/Scramble for Africa
    • Learn about the alliances that existed in the lead up to WWI
    • Take Notes
    • Homework:
      • Study for Wednesday’s Quiz (notes + maps)
      • Land of Hope due Wednesday
  • 11th Grade
    • Continue discussion on the Constitution
    • Learn about the structure of the Constitution and its ratification
    • Homework:
      • Study for tomorrow’s Preamble
      • Study for Thursday’s Quest

Friday, October 23rd

  • 8th Grade
  • 11th Grade
    • NWO memorization test
    • Preamble practice
    • Continue reading and learning about the U.S. Constitution
    • Homework
      • Preamble test on Tuesday
      • Prepare for a test/quest next week on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

Thursday, October 21st

  • 8th Grade
    • Geography of Austria, Switzerland, Germany and the Low Countries
    • Take Notes
    • Update Master Map
    • Complete maps of Austria/Switzerland, Germany and the Low Countries-see helpful links tab for maps
    • Homework:
  • 11th Grade
    • Learn about Hamilton’s role at the Constitutional Convention
    • Discuss Federalism, Federalists and Anti-Federalist
    • Look at the Preamble of the Constitution
    • Homework:

Wednesday, October 21st

  • 8th Grade
    • Unit 3 Test-Progressive Era
    • Begin learning about the new geography (Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Low Countries)
    • Homework:
      • Remember to bring colored pencils for geography tomorrow
  • 11th Grade
    • Continue learning about the Constitutional Convention
    • Homework:
      • NWO memorization due on Friday
      • Preamble memorization due on Tuesday, see helpful links tab for copy

Tuesday, October 20th

  • 8th Grade
    • Review for tomorrow’s unit test
    • Homework:
      • Study for tomorrow’s test-see yesterday for study guide
  • 11th Grade
    • Finish learning about the Northwest Ordiance
    • Review the Articles of Confederation + look at the downfall of the Articles
    • Learn about the Continental Congress and update class timeline
    • Homework:
      • Memorize the Northwest Ordinance passage for Friday
      • Preamble due on Tuesday-see Helpful Links tab for copy

Monday, October 19th

  • 1st Day of 2nd Quarter
  • 8th Grade
  • 11th Grade
    • Learn about Shays Rebellion and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
    • Homework:

Here is my Amazon Wishlist for the classroom. Please don’t feel like you have to buy anything. I never expect anything, but always appreciate it.