Day 75 - Monday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Using the The George Washington Packet, please read, highlight, and build a resume on George Washington listing his education, experience, and qualified skills to be the 1st President of the U.S.A.
Additionally, please read Chapter 6 - Section 1 - George Washington Heads the New Government -pages 182-187 and complete the terms and names on PAGE 7 of The George Washington Packet and then the ENTIRE REST OF THE PACKET. The Packet are DUE by Tuesday, December 23rd.

2. George Washington Resources:

TheWhiteHouse.gov website on George Washington and ALL presidents.
Biography of George Washington - Solid video as well to help understand GW
University of Virginia - GW profile
Primary Sources written by GW
Rediscovering GW - A PBS special

3. GW Video by a noted historian:
 


4. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA

 

Homework:

1. Please download The George Washington Packet. Using the The George Washington Packet, please read, highlight, and build a resume on George Washington listing his education, experience, and qualified skills to be the 1st President of the U.S.A.

2. Please read Chapter 6 - Section 1 - George Washington Heads the New Government -pages 182-187 and complete the terms and names on PAGE 7 of The George Washington Packet.

3. Pages 7-End of the Packet are DUE by Tuesday, December 23rd.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. We will watch Franklin D. Roosevelt's achievements and shortcomings on The Presidents from the History Channel below. As we watch this video segment, please complete the outline/questions #1-10 from Friday's Class Handout.


2. Crash Course - Was the New Deal a good concept for America?

Homework:

1. The video questions should be submitted via Google Classroom.
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century. Please read, discuss as class, and write down any questions you may have. We will discuss tomorrow and get started in the Library later this week after we watch the movie below.

2. Please pick a topic, fill out the subject sheet, and then create a folder in our class SHARED Folder. 

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

Homework:

1. Your FINAL PROJECT is due on January 8th.  A THESIS STATEMENT, ACTIVE RESEARCH, PLANNING, and organized thoughts on your topic SHOULD be posted in your Google Folders.  Please use the checklists/task lists I have provided you to help organize your research and thoughts.

Day 74 - Friday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Finish the QUIZ today on the US Constitution.  You may use all paper/printed open notes to help you be successful on this quiz.

2. The rest of the classes will get a quick review of the U.S. Constitution Resources below.

United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

3. Chapter 6 - Section 1 - George Washington Heads the New Government - we will begin learning about George Washington's commitment and accomplishments to the U.S.A.

4. George Washington Resources:
TheWhiteHouse.gov website on George Washington and ALL presidents.
Biography of George Washington - Solid video as well to help understand GW
University of Virginia - GW profile
Primary Sources written by GW
Rediscovering GW - A PBS special

5. GW Video by a noted historian:
 



6. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA



Homework:

1. Please download The George Washington Packet.

2. Using the The George Washington Packet, please read, highlight, and build a resume on George Washington listing his education, experience, and qualified skills to be the 1st President of the U.S.A.

3. Please read Chapter 6 - Section 1 - George Washington Heads the New Government -pages 182-187 and complete the terms and names on PAGE 7 of The George Washington Packet.

4. Pages 7-End of the Packet are DUE by Tuesday, December 23rd.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. Please hand in your Hard Copy and Final Draft of your DBQ Essay.

2. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

3. Song from Nora Bayes "How ya gonna keep em down on the farm" Lyrics
-What is the problem with the farms?
-What are the America people doing?



5. Artwork during the Great Depression
-1932 Election Data
-Migrant Mother Photograph
-Migrant Mother - Real Story
-National Archives
-Great Depression Artwork
-Stiff Upper Lip
-Motor Car Momma

6. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies

7. Crash Course - Was the New Deal a good thing?

Homework:

1. None, enjoy your weekend!
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century. Please read, discuss as class, and write down any questions you may have. We will discuss tomorrow and get started in the Library later this week after we watch the movie below.

2. Please pick a topic, fill out the subject sheet, and then create a folder in our class SHARED Folder. 

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

Homework:

1. Your FINAL PROJECT is due on January 8th.  A topic MUST be picked and in a Folder with ACTIVE RESEARCH, PLANNING, and organized thoughts on your topic.  Please use the checklists/task lists I have provided you. 

Day 73 - Thursday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. QUIZ today on the US Constitution.  You may use all paper/printed open notes to help you be successful on this quiz.

2. The rest of the classes will get a quick review of the U.S. Constitution Resources below.

United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:

1. Due Friday - You should read Chapter 6 - Section 1 - pages 180-187 and create a minor outline on George Washington's contributions and a THESIS STATEMENT regarding his domestic contributions to the U.S.A
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

2. Peer Editing Activity for your FDR and the New Deal Essay

3. Song from Nora Bayes "How ya gonna keep em down on the farm" Lyrics
-What is the problem with the farms?
-What are the America people doing?



5. Artwork during the Great Depression
-1932 Election Data
-Migrant Mother Photograph
-Migrant Mother - Real Story
-National Archives
-Great Depression Artwork
-Stiff Upper Lip
-Motor Car Momma

6. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies

Homework:

1. Here is your RUBRIC for your DBQ ESSAY.

2. Your FINAL DRAFT is due Friday, December 19th at the beginning of class in PAPER FORMAT with the below requirements:

A. An original title

B. At least 5 Documents used to support your thesis from the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness

C. Typed out, 12 point point, double-spaced, Times New Roman Font, and regular 1 inch margins.

D. Five Full paragraphs (A minimum of 6 developed sentences).
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century. Please read, discuss as class, and write down any questions you may have. We will discuss tomorrow and get started in the Library later this week after we watch the movie below.

2. Please pick a topic, fill out the subject sheet, and then create a folder in our class SHARED Folder. 

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

Homework:

1. Your FINAL PROJECT is due on January 8th.  A topic MUST be picked and finalized for approval by Friday, December 19th at the end of class. Once your topic has been picked, please create a Folder IN OUR CLASS SHARED FOLDER.  Please back up all your files just in case someone like Josh or Brendan delete our class folder :)

Day 72 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 
Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Only Period 1 needs to finish the last two Projects:

Article I - Done 
Article II - Done
Article III - Done
Articles IV-VII - Done
Amendments 11-19
Amendments 20-29

2. The rest of the classes will get a quick review of the U.S. Constitution Resources below.

United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:

1. Due Thursday - Create a study guide for your Quiz on the US Constitution.

2. Due Friday - You should read Chapter 6 - Section 1 - pages 180-187 and create a minor outline on George Washington's contributions and a THESIS STATEMENT regarding his domestic contributions to the U.S.A
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. Please review slides #30-38 on The New Deal and FDR slideshow carefully.

2. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

3. Please be able to debate and address the following questions:
A. Was the New Deal an effective remedy for the Great Depression?
B. What is the role of the Federal Government in attempting to mitigate the negative impacts of economic slowdown?

4. Song from Nora Bayes "How ya gonna keep em down on the farm" Lyrics
-What is the problem with the farms?
-What are the America people doing?



5. Artwork during the Great Depression
-1932 Election Data
-Migrant Mother Photograph
-Migrant Mother - Real Story
-National Archives
-Great Depression Artwork
-Stiff Upper Lip
-Motor Car Momma

6. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies

Homework:

1. Due Thursday!!! Please finish writing your 1st Draft of your 5 paragraph essay tonight and be ready to submit a HARD copy of it to class tomorrow at the BEGINNING OF CLASS.  Your paper should have the following:

A. An original title
B. At least 5 Documents used to support your thesis from the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness
C. 12 point point, double-spaced, Times New Roman Font, and regular 1 inch margins.
D. Five Full paragraphs.

2. Your FINAL DRAFT is due Friday, December 19th at the beginning of class in PAPER FORMAT with the above requirements.
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century. Please read, discuss as class, and write down any questions you may have. We will discuss tomorrow and get started in the Library later this week after we watch the movie below.

2. We will finish watching the last 10 minutes of the "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006) on Tuesday as well (39:32 mark). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Wednesday, December 16th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda. All answers should be in complete details and full sentences!

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

4. If you need to review the Afghanistan Slideshow then I will leave it here for another day or two.
-Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and -U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.  
-In-depth study of Afghanistan War
-Total Number of Troops in Afghanistan today
-Casualties in Afghanistan
U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


5. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Wednesday, December 12th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda. All answers should be in complete details and full sentences!

Road to 9/11 Questions: All students should be able to answer these questions below after watching the movie.

1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's strategy for this war?

6. Does the film have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 71 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 
Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Projects will be presented in the following order:

Article I - Done 
Article II - Done
Article III - Some Done
Articles IV-VII
Amendments 11-19
Amendments 20-29

2. U.S. Constitution Resources:

United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:

1. Due Thursday - Create a study guide for your Quiz on the US Constitution.

2. Due Friday - You should read Chapter 6 - Section 1 - pages 180-187 and create a minor outline on George Washington's contributions and a THESIS STATEMENT regarding his domestic contributions to the U.S.A
___________________________________________________
U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. Please review slides #30-38 on The New Deal and FDR slideshow carefully.

2. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

3. Song from Nora Bayes "How ya gonna keep em down on the farm" Lyrics
-What is the problem with the farms?
-What are the America people doing?



4. Artwork during the Great Depression
-1932 Election Data
-Migrant Mother Photograph
-Migrant Mother - Real Story
-National Archives
-Great Depression Artwork
-Stiff Upper Lip
-Motor Car Momma

5. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies

Homework:

1. Due Thursday!!! Please finish writing your 1st Draft of your 5 paragraph essay tonight and be ready to submit a HARD copy of it to class tomorrow at the BEGINNING OF CLASS.  Your paper should have the following:

A. An original title
B. At least 5 Documents used to support your thesis from the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness
C. 12 point point, double-spaced, Times New Roman Font, and regular 1 inch margins.
D. Five Full paragraphs.

2. Your FINAL DRAFT is due Friday, December 19th at the beginning of class in PAPER FORMAT with the above requirements.
_____________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century. Please read, discuss as class, and write down any questions you may have. We will discuss tomorrow and get started in the Library later this week after we watch the movie below.

2. We will continue watching "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006) on Tuesday as well (28.02 mark). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Wednesday, December 16th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda. All answers should be in complete details and full sentences!

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

4. If you need to review the Afghanistan Slideshow then I will leave it here for another day or two.
-Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and -U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.  
-In-depth study of Afghanistan War
-Total Number of Troops in Afghanistan today
-Casualties in Afghanistan
U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


5. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Wednesday, December 12th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda. All answers should be in complete details and full sentences!

Road to 9/11 Questions: All students should be able to answer these questions below after watching the movie.

1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's strategy for this war?

6. Does the film have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 70 - Monday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 
Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Everyone will be in our classroom to FINALIZE your research and execution of your Digital Story Telling Project (The Library is closed), for about 5-10 minutes.

2. Tips for your projects:
-Make sure you can summarize and highlight the major aspects of your Article(s) and/or Amendments AND also make plenty of connections to how these pieces of the Constitution are relevant to today. Additionally, make sure you video quality is clear in font, voice, imagery, and resolution.  Finally, PLEASE make sure you review the Tips on DST and the Rubric on DST in the class folder, these documents are designed to HELP you succeed!

3. Projects will be presented in the following order:
Article I
Article II
Article III
Articles IV-VII
Amendments 11-19
Amendments 20-29

4. U.S. Constitution Resources:

United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:

1. You should be READY TO PRESENT your Digital Story Telling Project.  Please make sure you have:

• An Essential Question - We should all be able to answer it after your presentation.
• A Thesis Statement - Prove it in your Digital Story!
• Reviewed the DST Rubric
• A final draft (Script and Link/Movie of your project) in your Project Folder.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. Please review slides #9-38 on The New Deal and FDR slideshow carefully.

2. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

3. After reviewing the Slideshow on FDR and his policies, and the Chronological Timeline from PBS, then COMPLETE your Essay outline (the way we reviewed on Friday's class) that should include the following elements:

I. Essential Question
II. Introduction
III. Thesis Statement

IV. Body Paragraphs
A.  Body Paragraph #1 - Topic Sentence #1
-PIE Format (I strongly recommend TWO PIE formats)
B. Body Paragraph #2 - Topic Sentence #2
-PIE Format
C. Body Paragraph #3 - Topic Sentence #3
-PIE Format

V. Conclusion
-Wrapping up your argument and connections to today.

4. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies

Homework:

1. Due Tuesday!!! Please finish YOUR OUTLINE.

2. Due Wednesday - Please finish writing your 5 paragraph essay tonight and be ready to submit a HARD copy of it to class tomorrow at the BEGINNING OF CLASS.  Your paper should have the following:

A. An original title
B. At least 5 Documents used to support your thesis from the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness
C. 12 point point, double-spaced, Times New Roman Font, and regular 1 inch margins.
D. Five Full paragraphs.
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century. Please read, discuss as class, and write down any questions you may have. We will discuss tomorrow and get started in the Library later this week after we watch the movie below.

2. We will continue watching "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006) on Tuesday as well (28.02 mark). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Wednesday, December 16th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda. All answers should be in complete details and full sentences!

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

4. If you need to review the Afghanistan Slideshow then I will leave it here for another day or two.
-Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and -U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.  
-In-depth study of Afghanistan War
-Total Number of Troops in Afghanistan today
-Casualties in Afghanistan
U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


5. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Wednesday, December 12th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda. All answers should be in complete details and full sentences!

Road to 9/11 Questions: All students should be able to answer these questions below after watching the movie.

1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's strategy for this war?

6. Does the film have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 69 - Happy Friday!

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 
Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Everyone will be going to the Library to FINALIZE your research and execution of your Digital Story Telling Project. Make sure you can summarize and highlight the major aspects of your Article(s) and/or Amendments AND also make plenty of connections to how these pieces of the Constitution are relevant to today. Finally, PLEASE make sure you review the Tips on DST and the Rubric on DST in the class folder, these documents are designed to HELP you succeed!

2. U.S. Constitution Resources:

United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:

1. You should be putting the final touches on your Digital Story Telling Project.  Please make sure you have:

• An Essential Question - We should all be able to answer it after your presentation.
• A Thesis Statement - Prove it in your Digital Story!
• Reviewed the DST Rubric
• A final draft (Script and Link/Movie of your project) in your Project Folder.

2. Finalize your U.S. Constitution Article or Amendment. You should have managed, added credible research material, and have a FINAL WORKS CITED PAGE (Chicago Style Format) in your Google Doc in our Classroom Project Folder. Remember the NEW Due Date is Monday, December 15th at 7:00am
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. The New Deal and FDR slideshow - Slideshare

2. Timeline of the Great Depression - PBS.org

3.  End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies

Homework:

1. Due Monday!!! Please read the directions, review the Documents #5-9 and then complete the Document Analysis sheets from #5-9 of the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness.

_____________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Sustainability Change, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS)

1. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

2. If you need to review the Afghanistan Slideshow then I will leave it here for another day or two.
-Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and -U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.  
-In-depth study of Afghanistan War
-Total Number of Troops in Afghanistan today
-Casualties in Afghanistan

3. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


4. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Friday, December 12th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda. All answers should be in complete details and full sentences!

Road to 9/11 Questions: All students should be able to answer these questions below after watching the movie.

1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's strategy for this war?

6. Does the film have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 68 - Thursday...all classes are 35 minutes long today.

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 
Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Everyone will be going to the Library to FINALIZE your research and execution of your Digital Story Telling Project. Make sure you can summarize and highlight the major aspects of your Article(s) and/or Amendments AND also make plenty of connections to how these pieces of the Constitution are relevant to today. Finally, PLEASE make sure you review the Tips on DST and the Rubric on DST in the class folder, these documents are designed to HELP you succeed!

2. U.S. Constitution Resources:

United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:

1. You should be putting the final touches on your Digital Story Telling Project.  Please make sure you have:

• An Essential Question - We should all be able to answer it after your presentation.
• A Thesis Statement - Prove it in your Digital Story!
• Reviewed the DST Rubric
• A final draft (Script and Link/Movie of your project) in your Project Folder.

2. Finalize your U.S. Constitution Article or Amendment. You should have managed, added credible research material, and have a FINAL WORKS CITED PAGE (Chicago Style Format) in your Google Doc in our Classroom Project Folder. Remember the Due Date is Friday, December 12th at 7:00am
___________________________________________________
U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. Order of the Digital Story Telling on the Great Depression Era:
Monday's Presentations
A. The Common Man - Logan and Shalin - Done
B. Racism during the Great Depression - Peter and Ryan Morey - Done
C. FDR and his policies - Benny - Done

Tuesday's Presentations
D. Economics of the Great Depression - Devanshu and Nihal - Done

E. Children and the Great Depression - Reagan and Ryan O'Connor - Done

F. The Dust Bowl - Nevin and Anthony - Done

Wednesday's Presentations

G. Music and Fashion - Dalena, Tiffany, and Leah - Done

H. Migrant Workers and Farmers - Matthias and Adam - Done

Thursday's Presentations
I. Crime during the Great Depression - Anna and Will

2. The New Deal and FDR slideshow - Slideshare

3. Timeline of the Great Depression - PBS.org

4.  End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies

Homework:

1.  Due Monday!!! Please read the directions, review the Documents #5-9 and then complete the Document Analysis sheets from #5-9 of the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness.

_____________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Sustainability Change, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS)

1. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

2. We will finalize our review of slides #1--12 on the Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. 
-Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and -U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.  
-In-depth study of Afghanistan War
-Total Number of Troops in Afghanistan today
-Casualties in Afghanistan

3. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


4. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Friday, December 12th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda.

Road to 9/11 Questions: All students should be able to answer these questions below after watching the movie.

1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's strategy for this war?

6. Does the film have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 67 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 
Essential Questions:
-What do we want from Government?
-Does our state government or federal government have more of an impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Everyone will be going to the Library to continue your research and execution of your Digital Story Telling Project. Make sure you can summarize and highlight the major aspects of your Article(s) and/or Amendments AND also make plenty of connections to how these pieces of the Constitution are relevant to today. Finally, PLEASE make sure you review the Tips on DST and the Rubric on DST in the class folder, these documents are designed to HELP you succeed!

2. U.S. Constitution Resources:

United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:

1. You have ONE day left in the Library (tomorrow) and then your project is due.  So please continue to chip away at conducting research and turning the corner to finalizing your U.S. Constitution Article or Amendment. You should be managing, adding credible research material, and have a working works cited page (Chicago Style Format) in your Google Doc in our Classroom Project Folder. Remember the Due Date HAS BEEN UPDATED TO Friday, December 12th at 7:00am
___________________________________________________
U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

1. Order of the Digital Story Telling on the Great Depression Era:
Monday's Presentations
A. The Common Man - Logan and Shalin - Done
B. Racism during the Great Depression - Peter and Ryan Morey - Done
C. FDR and his policies - Benny - Done

Tuesday's Presentations
D. Economics of the Great Depression - Devanshu and Nihal - Done

E. Children and the Great Depression - Reagan and Ryan O'Connor - Done

F. The Dust Bowl - Nevin and Anthony - 1/2 Done

Wednesday's Presentations

G. Music and Fashion - Dalena, Tiffany, and Leah 

H. Migrant Workers and Farmers - Matthias and Adam -
I. Crime during the Great Depression - Anna and Will - Probably Thursday

2. The New Deal and FDR slideshow - Slideshare

3. Timeline of the Great Depression - PBS.org

4.  End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies

Homework:

1.  Please read the directions, review the Documents 1-4 and then complete the Document Analysis sheets from #1-4 of the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness.

_____________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Sustainability Change, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS)

1. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

2. Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. 
-Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and -U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.  
-In-depth study of Afghanistan War
-Casualties in Afghanistan

3. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


4. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). There is NO Youtube clip on this, so I will show it in class on Wednesday through Friday.  Due Friday, December 12th - After watching the movie titled "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006). Please answer the following questions below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban/Al Qaeda.

2. Task - You were given the hard copy of "The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East" (PBS, 2006) and you may also download it. For tonight's homework, please define the 15 key terms and give a brief overview (4-6 sentences) of what they did to impact their communities.

3. Road to 9/11 Questions: All students should be able to answer these questions below after watching the movie.

1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's strategy for this war?

6. Does the film have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?