U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776?
Themes: Self-government, Individualism, Equality/Liberty vs. Hierarchy/Order, Opportunity vs. Control
1. Be ENGAGING and give a presentation that highlights the SO WHAT FACTOR! Do NOT get bogged down in the little details, but give us the BIG PICTURE! Here is a document that reviews "What makes an A+ Presentation?"
II. Here is your Battles Project Rubric and the ORDER OF YOUR PROJECTS:
Valley Forge/Philadelphia Campaign - Done
New York/New Jersey Campaign - Done
Saratoga Campaign - Done
Ordinary Soldiers & Civilian Experiences/Unsung Heroes - Done
The Southern Campaign - Done
Soldier's Uniforms, Weapons, and Unsung Heroes - (Period 1 Only)
Yorktown Campaign
Homework:1. Please evaluate and give just and thoughtful reasons to the following questions: (Hint: You may use pages 113-127 to help you answer the following prompt questions)
A. Was the American Revolution justified? In other words did the men who lost their lives for the American Revolution, die in vain or with a just cause? See this Death Chart - Should have been posted on Google Classroom and one response to another classmate
B. What are the major challenges facing the United States now that the American Revolution has ended? - You MUST respond to this question tonight and one response to another classmate.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:
U.S. Curriculum Essential Questions:
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
Themes: Worker Unions, Red Scare, Nativism, Immigration, Jazz Age, Pop Culture, Consumerism
1. Let's review some of the topics that may have interested you in the 1920's in America. Last night you were asked to review the list of events, people and concerns from the 1920's in American history did you create a THESIS STATEMENT and a PIE paragraph on your particular topic of interest? What topics did you guys pick. Get in small groups - Compare/contrast your topics, thesis statements, and PIE paragraphs...determine which ones are successful and highlight these accomplishments on the Google Classroom Announcement Feed.
2. The Roaring 1920's Resources
Population Chart of the USA - Patterns from 1900 - 1920?
Primary Sources and Gilder Lehrman Overview
The Roaring Twenties - Movie (1939)
-Movie Review
3. Explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links
4. In small groups please explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links
5. The United States in the 1920's Unit Resources:
-1920’s unit review and Slideshow - Essential questions and major themes from Terryl Meador
-GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare - Red Scare Image Gallery
-The Red Scare, Palmer Raids and Sacco and Vanzetti Case - Slideshow and Primary Sources from Sanger Unified
-Emma Goldman resources
6. Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's
Homework:-GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare - Red Scare Image Gallery
-The Red Scare, Palmer Raids and Sacco and Vanzetti Case - Slideshow and Primary Sources from Sanger Unified
-Emma Goldman resources
6. Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's
1. Please download the Slideshow Titled "The Roaring Twenties" and finish viewing tonight.
2. Please download Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's packet and read pages 9 - 11 and complete questions 1 & 2 on page 11.
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. What is peace building?
2. Do UN peacekeeping forces manage to achieve their goals?
3. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
1. You all will present your NATO Mission Project today in the following order:
A. Kosovo
B. Libya
C. Horn of Africa/Gulf of Aden
2. The purpose of your NATO project is to research and execute an understanding and snapshot of primary and secondary sources from a recent or current NATO mission. (1992 to present day). The questions below MUST be addressed in an engaging presentation/slideshow!
-You must have a basic outline on who is involved?
-How long have they been there?
-Why Peacekeepers or NATO troops are there?
-Where and what does the current situation look like?
-What challenges do Peacekeepers or NATO troops face?
Homework:
1. Complete your Works Cited Page for your NATO Mission and drop it in the shared file.
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