Day 14 - FRIDAY is here....Whoa that week went by fast...2 down, 36 more to go!

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-How do we think like an Historian?
-Has the West been romanticized?
-Does racial equality depend on government action?
-Can the "white man's conquest" of Native Americans be justified?

1. A few of you guys owe me The Battle of Little Bighorn DBQ/3-paragraph essay.

2. The Actual Homestead Act + The Homestead Act of 1862 - Rotating Gallery Walk and SOAPS primary source analysis will be completed today.

Homework:
1. None, enjoy the weekend!
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-How do you think like an Historian?
-How was the first permanent English settlement in North America established in 1607? 
-What influence did geography play in the settlement?

Themes: Mercantilism, Colony-building, economic relationships

1. Everyone will take the Test on Chapter 2 & 3: The early American settlements & The 13 Colonies and their relationship with England. You may use your 4x6 note-card and ONLY YOUR NOTE-CARD. 

2. Period 6 still needs to finish the compare and contrast of the Northern and Southern colonies and  the "Join or Die" Analysis
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This cartoon, published by Benjamin Franklin on May 9, 1754 in the Pennsylvania Gazette. (Photo Credit: Library of Congress)

Questions:
A. What is the key message in this statement?
B. What do the 8 segments represent on the snake and why are there only eight segments on the snake?

3. The French and Indian War


Who was involved? What was the major cause? What was the Outcome?- Why did this impact the colonist?

Homework:
1. If you were out today then you WILL TAKE THE TEST ON 9Chapters 2 & 3 (pages 42-89 in your textbook) on MONDAY. In formation about this test is on Day 13's blog post for your class. Otherwise, the students who took the test and completed it today have no homework this weekend.
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International Studies - Period 4 
Essential Questions:
1. Is peace sustainable?
2. Can the world create a movement that is everlasting?
3. Can you make a difference at BHS?

Themes: Peace Day, Global Awareness, Leadership

1. The schedule:

Thursday - Did the statue get dressed up yesterday or this morning? Did you all document "White-Out Day?  Today we need to take down all of the posters about "White-Out Day" and then you guys can work on the White Ribbons were not really given out yesterday, so let's make some more and give them out today.  Additionally, you all can work on your i-movies, presentations, and organizing your project that will be presented on Monday.

2. Don't forget to log on and watch Peace Day Live on Saturday, September 21, 2013 for a little bit.

3. Here are a series of new films we recorded with Jude Law yesterday that you can share to promote your page on Peace Day.

Here’s how else you can be a key part of the effort to spread the message of Peace Day:  

1. Watch the 24-Hour Global Broadcast – at any point on 21 September

2. Get involved in our new online Thunderclap campaign 

3. Mark the Day and tell us what you’re doing 

4. Peace Day resources: What will you execute at BHS over the next day to help our school recognize "Peace Day"...
Peace One Day
International Day of Peace
Peace Events on Peace Day
The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) Organization
The United Nation's Peace Day
Fellowship of Reconciliation (blog on Peace Day)
Peace Day Facebook - Has some good images, ideas, and foundations/resources.
Peace Day Ideas - On a facebook page, but it might help you promote it at BHS
The Nobel Peace Prize

Homework:

1. Don't forget to log on and watch Peace Day Live on Saturday, September 21, 2013 (Tweet this out to everyone at #peacedayBHS. Don't stop the social media campaign and make sure you Tweet about what is happening on PEACE DAY!!

2. Congratulation and your school-wide ambassador plan for Peace Week/Day seemed like a great success!  You need to review the Ambassador Rubric to ensure you understand how you will be graded.  Your goal was to effectively contribute to how you will make Burlington High School aware of Peace Day.  Remember this will be a project grade based on your contributions to organizing Peace Day activities at Burlington High School.  You should see yourselves as Peace Day Ambassadors that advocate "Who will you make Peace with on Peace Day?  You may use the our brain-storming session to help.

3. Monday all proof of what you did will be presented to the entire class and Mr. Parkin.  You can put this in a presentation app (such as Show Me or something else that you are comfortable with), i-movie, google presentation or any program to share pictures, videos, or any other evidence of your contributions. This will count for 45% of your grade.  (Project Breakdown = Presentation 45%, Reflection essay 45%, Mr. Parkin's observations 10% = Grand total equals 100% for a Project Grade). The Reflection essay AND Presentations that illustrate EVIDENCE of your contributions as an ambassador and the school observing Peace Day should be documented and will be due on Monday, September 23rd.