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Friday, October 31, 2014

Day 45 - Friday = HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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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. Sharing and exploring "What makes an A+ Presentation?"
A reflection of the projects - What could I do to get a better at Projects?

2. Students will share their responses and reflection on American Revolution questions:
A. What the American Revolution a justified war?
-Take  a closer look at the number of casualties!!

B. What challenges did Americans face after the American Revolution?

3. Education Portal Video on the end of the American Revolution and the Treaty of Paris, Social and Economic Impact of the American Revolution, and Creating State Constitutions - After the War.

Homework:
1. None, Happy Halloween and enjoy your weekend!
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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. We will analyze the images, content, and political cartoons in Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's - Review pages 9-11 and questions 1 and 2 and the rest of the DBQ's.

2. Exploring The Roaring 1920's with several different Resources: What was the GOOD, the BAD, and the Legacy?
Population Chart of the USA - Patterns from 1900 - 1920?
Primary Sources and Gilder Lehrman Overview
The Roaring Twenties - Movie (1939)
   -Movie Review
"The Roaring Twenties" - Slideshow of the 1920's Decade

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:
1. None, Happy Halloween and enjoy your weekend!
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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?

Themes: World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations, NATO

1. You all will present your NATO Mission Project today in the following order:
A. Kosovo - Done
B. Libya - Done 
C. Horn of Africa/Gulf of Aden - Going today

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?

3. New Topics you guys want to study/learn/engage with for Quarter 2.

Homework:
1. Complete your Works Cited Page for your NATO Mission and drop it in the shared file GENTLEMEN and Horn of Africa Group! Happy Halloween and have a nice weekend!

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