Day 60 - Wednesday - Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

I am so thankful for all the students and for making the first 60 days of school ridiculously happy :)

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. We will watch the The Ratification of the Constitution and the New U.S. Government as a quick refresher.

2. Anti-Federalist vs. Federalist - DBQ based questions

• Federalist Paper #10
• Federalist Paper #23
• Objections to the Constitution
• Brutus, Jr.

3. Ratifying the Constitution Map - complete the map activity and questions with a partner in class.

4. U.S. Constitution Resources:

Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
Map of the US Population in 1790
Massachusetts Vote on Ratification
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. Over the Thanksgiving Break please complete and learn the contents of pages 8-12 on the U.S. Constitution Packet by Monday, December 1st.  It will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide and perhaps an outline used for a test. It has been posted on Google Classroom.

2. Selling the Bill of Rights - You and a partner should begin working on this immediately.  It is due on Wednesday, December 3rd.

3. Examples of Marketing Campaigns - Check out the YouTube Videos
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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. Causes of the Great Depression?

My list of the Great Depression Causes and the Digital Database to investigate the Causes of the Great Depression.

2. What questions do you have from the article titled Great Depression: A Struggle to Survive

3. We will watch these 2 videos today - Please review BOTH short movies below on the Causes and Effects of the Great Depression. Create a T-chart that reflects 5 CAUSE-AND-EFFECT situations based off the videos.

The Great Depression Movie

4. Great Depression Slideshow

5. Tips for Digital Story Telling:

A. What you have to say DOES matter!
B. Show US A STORY, don't just tell us a story!
C. Images should be quality, not quantity! You want your images to show emotion!!!
D. Size does matter, I recommend Flickr.com as a means to find quality pictures
E. Story boarding is a "Visual Outline" just as much as a written script
Story boarding allows students to "structure" their story and "sync" images to words. One advantage is that it enhances revision of the story once students see how the words work with the images.  At times, it is wise to rim, or even omit narration altogether if the image creates enough of an impact. There are several effective methods of storyboarding.  Powerpoint can rend a quick and easy version for you to follow along and to visually see the story.  A Word document or Google document using text and image boxes can also suffice.  All students need to do is insert images in order, and copy and past the corresponding narration into a digital story program such as iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Haiku Deck, Microsoft Photo Story 3, YouTube video, Move Note, Notability, EduCreations, or Touch Cast to illustrate a real movie like effect with you voice recording telling the story.  The most important advantage of story boarding is that it creates an effective blueprint for the movie. So please plan this stage of your Digital Story well by organizing yourself and following the rubric provided.

F. When recording your voice over - SLOOOOOOWWWW DOOOOWNNNN!
Your audience needs time to process the images and a slower pacing is a much more effective way to ensure they will see what you have studied in the image. 

G. Choosing a soundtrack: Instrumental vs. lyrical. 
Pacing, emotion, and point of view of the audience are all enhanced with appropriate music.  I would select one piece of music if you want to use it, but do not use more than one as frequent music changes can confuse the audience.

3. Please utilize your time wisely and WORK TOGETHER with your partners to PLAN this project.  You need to plan well in order to execute your project well. You MUST CREATE a google document that you share with me as an EDITOR so that I can review what and who has done the planning and can approve your storyboard.

Homework:
1. You and your partner need to create a Digital Story on the Great Depression project.  Please provide a Google Document that illustrates planning, organization, research, works cited page, and your actually Digital Story in it.
- Review of the expectations of the Digital Storytelling Project
-Digital Storytelling Rubric
-Digital Storytelling Resources and Topics

2. Let me know if you have any questions Digital Story Sample from Youtube on the Great Depression:
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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, Sustainability Change, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Malala Yousafzai

1. We will finish up Malala Yousafzai Story: How Malala Became Famous?



2. Speech to the United Nations



3. Nobel Peace Prize Speech, 2014

4. Questions to discuss and answer regarding Malala Yousafzai's story:
A. How have the everyday live of girls in Pakistan changed during Malala's lifetime? What do you think caused these changes?

B. Why do you think Malala's family and other families in Swat Valley are willing to take such great risks to send their daughter's to school?

C. Why did Malala attract the attention of the Taliban?

D. What tactics did the Taliban use to gain control of the Swat Valley?

E. Do you think Malala understood the risks she was taking by attending school and talking to reporters about the importance of girls' education? What evidence in the Malala article or videos support s your view?

F. We will compare Malala's story to Sophie School, a  young German who defied the Nazi regime in 1943.
-What traits do they share?
-What sets them apart from others in their communities?
-What other similarities or differences do you note?

G. Do you think Malala deserves to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Homework:
1. After watching Malala speak at the United Nations above, please answer the following questions:
A. Why do you think Malala's story has captured the world's attention?
B. When speaking the United Nations, Malala called books and pens "powerful weapons." What do you think she meant? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Day 59 - 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. We will watch the The Ratification of the Constitution and the New U.S. Government and compare these videos to your homework last week on Drafting a Constitution - Chapter 5 - Section 2.

2. Anti-Federalist vs. Federalist - DBQ based questions

• Federalist Paper #10
• Federalist Paper #23
• Objections to the Constitution
• Brutus, Jr.

4. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. Over the Thanksgiving Break please complete and learn the contents of pages 8-12 on the U.S. Constitution Packet by Monday, December 1st.  It will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide and perhaps an outline used for a test. I will post this on Google Classroom.
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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. Causes of the Great Depression?

Look at your handout (HW from Wednesday Night) The Nation's Sick Economy and compare to my list of the Great Depression Causes. Add what you need to your outlines in order to effectively understand the major causes of the Great Depression.

*If you are struggling understanding any of the causes, please use the Digital Database to investigate the Causes of the Great Depression.


2. Please read the article titled Great Depression: A Struggle to Survive AND THEN answer the 3 questions on the back page.

3. We will watch these 2 videos today - Please review BOTH short movies below on the Causes and Effects of the Great Depression. Create a T-chart that reflects 5 CAUSE-AND-EFFECT situations based off the videos.

The Great Depression Movie

4. Great Depression Slideshow

Homework:
1. You need to create a partnership and PICK A TOPIC on your Great Depression project.  All groups and subjects should be picked by 2:00pm today. Your research should begin over the Thanksgiving Break and you will be in the library when we return for a few days.
- Review of the expectations of the Digital Storytelling Project and the Digital Storytelling Rubric.

2. Let me know if you have any questions Digital Story Sample from Youtube on the Great Depression:
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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, Sustainability Change, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Malala Yousafzai

1. Who are the Taliban?
-Council on Foreign Relations - Who are the Taliban in Afghanistan?
-Video Version

2. Malala Yousafzai Story: How Malala Became Famous?



3. Speech to the United Nations



4. Nobel Peace Prize Speech, 2014

5. Questions to discuss and answer regarding Malala Yousafzai's story:
A. How have the everyday live of girls in Pakistan changed during Malala's lifetime? What do you think caused these changes?

B. Why do you think Malala's family and other families in Swat Valley are willing to take such great risks to send their daughter's to school?

C. Why did Malala attract the attention of the Taliban?

D. What tactics did the Taliban use to gain control of the Swat Valley?

E. Do you think Malala understood the risks she was taking by attending school and talking to reporters about the importance of girls' education? What evidence in the Malala article or videos support s your view?

F. We will compare Malala's story to Sophie School, a  young German who defied the Nazi regime in 1943.
-What traits do they share?
-What sets them apart from others in their communities?
-What other similarities or differences do you note?

G. Do you think Malala deserves to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Homework:
1. After watching Malala speak at the United Nations above, please answer the following questions:
A. Why do you think Malala's story has captured the world's attention?
B. When speaking the United Nations, Malala called books and pens "powerful weapons." What do you think she meant? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Day 58 - 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. We will watch the The Ratification of the Constitution and the New U.S. Government and compare these videos to your homework last week on Drafting a Constitution - Chapter 5 - Section 2.

2. Quick Understanding of Drafting the Constitution
-Slavery in the U.S. Constitution - yah or nah?
***More on Slavery in the U.S. Constitution - please download and use the class worksheet to organize your ideas and answer the questions.

3. Anti-Federalist vs. Federalist - DBQ based questions

• Federalist Paper #10
• Federalist Paper #23
• Objections to the Constitution
• Brutus, Jr.

4. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. Please read, highlight, study, and learn the contents of pages 8-12 on the U.S. Constitution Packet by Monday, December 1st.  It will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide and perhaps an outline used for a test.
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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. Causes of the Great Depression?

Look at your handout (HW from Wednesday Night) The Nation's Sick Economy and compare to my list of the Great Depression Causes. Add what you need to your outlines in order to effectively understand the major causes of the Great Depression.

*If you are struggling understanding any of the causes, please use the Digital Database to investigate the Causes of the Great Depression.


2. Please read the article titled Great Depression: A Struggle to Survive AND THEN answer the 3 questions on the back page.

3. We will watch these 2 videos today - Please review BOTH short movies below on the Causes and Effects of the Great Depression. Create a T-chart that reflects 5 CAUSE-AND-EFFECT situations based off the videos.

The Great Depression Movie

4. Great Depression Slideshow

Homework:
1. Your NEW project should be reviewed tonight - Review of the expectations of the Digital Storytelling Project and the Digital Storytelling Rubric.

2. Take a peek and let me know if you have any questions Digital Story Sample from Youtube on the Great Depression:
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How do we define our interest as a country?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
4. How is power distributed?
5. How should we deal with extremist?

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

1. We will finish the last 13 minutes of the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.

2. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

3. Malala Yousafzai Story: How Malala Became Famous?




Speech to the United Nations



Nobel Peace Prize Speech, 2014


Homework:
1. Read Malala Yousafzai's story...and another account of her biography.
2. Coni - Here is Malala Yousafzai's story in Spanish.

Day 57 - TGIF

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. We will finish the two short video clips on The Constitutional Convention and The Ratification of the Constitution and the New U.S. Government and compare these videos to your homework last night on Drafting a Constitution - Chapter 5 - Section 2.

2. Quick Understanding of Drafting the Constitution
-Who were the 55 delegates?
-Who were the key players?
-What was the biggest debate over Small States and Big States?
-Slavery in the U.S. Constitution - yah or nah?
***More on Slavery in the U.S. Constitution - please download and use the class worksheet to organize your ideas and answer the questions.

3. Anti-Federalist vs. Federalist - DBQ based questions

• Federalist Paper #10
• Federalist Paper #23
• Objections to the Constitution
• Brutus, Jr.

4. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. Please read, highlight, study, and learn the contents of pages 8-12 on the U.S. Constitution Packet by Monday, December 1st.  It will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide and perhaps an outline used for a test.
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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. Causes of the Great Depression?

Look at your handout (HW from Wednesday Night) The Nation's Sick Economy and compare to my list of the Great Depression Causes. Add what you need to your outlines in order to effectively understand the major causes of the Great Depression.
 
*If you are struggling understanding any of the causes, please use the Digital Database to investigate the Causes of the Great Depression.


2. Please read the article titled Great Depression: A Struggle to Survive AND THEN answer the 3 questions on the back page.

3. We will watch these 2 videos on Monday - Please review BOTH short movies below on the Causes and Effects of the Great Depression. Create a T-chart that reflects 5 CAUSE-AND-EFFECT situations based off the videos.

The Great Depression Movie

4. Great Depression Slideshow

Homework:
1. Your NEW project will should be reviewed this weekend and we will begin executing it next week and first week in December - Review of the expectations of the Digital Storytelling Project and the Digital Storytelling Rubric.

2. Take a peek and let me know if you have any questions Digital Story Sample from Youtube on the Great Depression:
_____________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How do we define our interest as a country?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
4. How is power distributed?
5. How should we deal with extremist?

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

1. We will finish the last 25 minutes of the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.

2. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. Follow the news this weekend and what is happening in 2014 with ISIS (The Islamic State in Sham).

Day 56 - That's Right, It's 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. Two short video clips on The Constitutional Convention and The Ratification of the Constitution and the New U.S. Government and compare these videos to your homework last night on Drafting a Constitution - Chapter 5 - Section 2.

2. Quick Understanding of Drafting the Constitution
-Who were the 55 delegates?
-Who were the key players?
-What was the biggest debate over Small States and Big States?
-Slavery in the U.S. Constitution - yah or nah?
***More on Slavery in the U.S. Constitution - please download and use the class worksheet to organize your ideas and answer the questions.

3. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. Please read, highlight, study, and learn the contents of pages 1-7 on the U.S. Constitution Packet by Friday, November 21th (You will have to show me in class, anyone absent on Friday should email me).  It will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide and perhaps an outline used for a test.
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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 finish watching the Highlights from the American Presidents of the 1920's - Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover.

2. Causes of the Great Depression?

Any questions from last night's The Nation's Sick Economy?

Digital Database investigation of the Causes of the Great Depression?

3. Great Depression Slideshow

4. The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Due on Friday, November 20th - Review Chapter 22 - The Great Depression and the major themes AND Digital History (Our Online Textbook) and come up with a list of major themes you would like to study.  Then pick ONE theme that you REALLY want to learn more about.  Once you pick that ONE topic, do some basic research using Chapter 22 AND Digital History and produce a PIE paragraph on your subject - It should include a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT and at least 6 sentences that have supportive and credible evidence to support your thesis statement.

2. Your NEW project will be reviewed this week and executed the next week and first week in December - Review of the expectations of the Digital Storytelling Project and the Digital Storytelling Rubric.

3. Digital Story Sample from Youtube on the Great Depression:
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How do we define our interest as a country?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
4. How is power distributed?
5. How should we deal with extremist?

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

1. We will finish the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special and then reflect writing your 10-15 sentence essay with support and proof as to which power should be used.

2. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. After watching the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special, which power do you truly believe is the best course of action for the global community? Please write a 10-15 sentence response that has a strong thesis statement, evidence from the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special, and any evidence from the ISIS folder we created. You may pick any power necessary as a means to an end to effectively problem-solve the ISIS issue our world is currently facing.  Please remember to ask yourself: How should we deal with extremist?

Day 55 - Wednesday - Do the Hump Day Thing...

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. We will finish the 3-5 minute presentations on What Do We Want from Government? and/or Every Strong Governments Needs? 

2. Summary of the Articles of Confederation - Just to be clear!

3. Two short video clips on The Constitutional Convention and The Ratification of the Constitution and the New U.S. Government.

4. We will review the Drafting a Constitution - Chapter 5 - Section 2.

5. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. Please read, highlight, study, and learn the contents of pages 1-7 on the U.S. Constitution Packet by Friday, November 21th.  It will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide and perhaps an outline used for a test.
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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. Your project on Index Playing Cards and 1920's Exploration Mini-Project is due today. You must submit 5 playing cards, an outline, and your 5-paragraph research paper.

2. Please download and we will watch a video where you must complete the Highlights from the American Presidents of the 1920's - Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover.

3. Causes of the Great Depression?
Digital Database investigation of the Causes of the Great Depression?

4. The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Please Read and examine pages 668-677 on The Great Depression Begins and complete all seven  of the outlined questions on The Nation's Sick Economy.

2. Due on Friday, November 20th - This will take you 2 nights to complete -
Review Chapter 22 - The Great Depression and the major themes AND Digital History (Our Online Textbook) and come up with a list of major themes you would like to study.  Then pick ONE theme that you REALLY want to learn more about.  Once you pick that ONE topic, do some basic research using Chapter 22 AND Digital History and produce a PIE paragraph on your subject - It should include a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT and at least 6 sentences that have supportive and credible evidence to support your thesis statement.

3. Your NEW project will be reviewed this week and executed next week - Review of the expectations of the Digital Storytelling Project and the Digital Storytelling Rubric.

4. Digital Story Sample from Youtube on the Great Depression:
_____________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How do we define our interest as a country?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
4. How is power distributed?
5. How should we deal with extremist?

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

1. Round-Table evaluations will be passed out tomorrow! I am still finalizing numbers.

2. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special - Watch and then reflect

3. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. After watching the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special, which power do you truly believe is the best course of action for the global community? Please write a 10-15 paragraph response that has a strong thesis statement, evidence from the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special, and any evidence from the ISIS folder we created. You may pick any power necessary as a means to an end to effectively problem-solve the ISIS issue our world is currently facing.  Please remember to ask yourself: How should we deal with extremist?

Day 54 - 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. We will begin the 3-5 minute presentations on What Do We Want from Government? and/or Every Strong Governments Needs? 

2. Summary of the Articles of Confederation

3. Two short video clips on The Constitutional Convention and The Ratification of the Constitution and the New U.S. Government.

4. Please download and complete Drafting a Constitution - Chapter 5 - Section 2 - If you don't finish in class then please finish this for Homework.

5. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. Please download and complete Drafting a Constitution - Chapter 5 - Section 2 - If you don't finish in class then please finish this for Homework.

2. Please read, highlight, study, and learn the contents of pages 1-7 on the U.S. Constitution Packet by Friday, November 21th.  It will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide and perhaps an outline used for a test.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Was the decade of the 1920's an era of conservatism or innovation? 
-Should the USA limit immigration?
--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 Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership 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. Your project on Index Playing Cards and 1920's Exploration Mini-Project is due today. You must submit 5 playing cards, an outline, and your 5-paragraph research paper.

2. Please download and we will watch a video where you must complete the Highlights from the American Presidents of the 1920's - Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover.

3. Causes of the Great Depression?
Digital Database investigation of the Causes of the Great Depression?

4. The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Please Read and examine pages 668-677 on The Great Depression Begins and complete all seven  of the outlined questions on The Nation's Sick Economy.

2. Due on Friday, November 20th - This will take you 2 nights to complete -
Review Chapter 22 - The Great Depression and the major themes AND Digital History (Our Online Textbook) and come up with a list of major themes you would like to study.  Then pick ONE theme that you REALLY want to learn more about.  Once you pick that ONE topic, do some basic research using Chapter 22 AND Digital History and produce a PIE paragraph on your subject - It should include a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT and at least 6 sentences that have supportive and credible evidence to support your thesis statement.

3. Your NEW project will be reviewed this week and executed next week - Review of the expectations of the Digital Storytelling Project and the Digital Storytelling Rubric.

4. Digital Story Sample from Youtube on the Great Depression:
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How do we define our interest as a country?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
4. How is power distributed?
5. How should we deal with extremist?

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

1. Round-Table evaluations will be passed out tomorrow! I am still finalizing numbers.

2. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special - Watch and then reflect

3. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. After watching the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special, which power do you truly believe is the best course of action for the global community? Please write a 10-15 paragraph response that has a strong thesis statement, evidence from the Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special, and any evidence from the ISIS folder we created. You may pick any power necessary as a means to an end to effectively problem-solve the ISIS issue our world is currently facing.  Please remember to ask yourself: How should we deal with extremist?

Day 53 - WAKE UP Monday!

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

Essential Questions:

-Did Daniel Shays cause permanent change in America?
-What do we want from Government?

 Themes: Self-government, Individualism, Equality/Liberty vs. Hierarchy/Order, Opportunity vs. Control

1. What does every strong government need?  Come up with a list that is original and your own please. Think about visual representations for ONE of your themes. Directions for this activity of Is Government Necessary?, What Do We Want from Government?, Every Strong Governments Needs?

2. Work in your groups of 4's and create a visual representation to support your ideal government. 

Homework:

1. Presentations begin on Tuesday! 
Your visual is due tomorrow in the form of a presentation - 3-5 minutes in length.
Directions: Is Government Necessary?, What Do We Want From Government? What does every strong government need? Come up with ideas and brainstorm how you can put your list into a visual account that CLEARLY represents a government that is build to be strong.  Things about themes or the pillars of which you government is supported from. It SHOULD not look exactly like the United States as we have some major flaws in our government that does not always work. a list that is original and your own please, which means you need to think outside the box and cannot model off all aspects of America's system of government. Think about visual representations for EACH of your themes. 

2. Rubric of "Is Government Necessary? ,What does every strong government need?, What Do We Want From Government?
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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. The Jazz Age hits Main Street - Watch and discuss
Political Cartoons from the 1920's - Analyze the 8 cartoons in PAIRS with a classmate.
The 1920's Slideshow - We left off on Slide #26 - Finish the major themes of Jazz Music, Conservative push-back, Prohibition, and Republican policy. 
A brief Slideshow on The Jazz Age
Highlights from the American Presidents of the 1920's - Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover video questions

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. Students will go off an explore the The Jazz Age by PBS and Ken Burns  - 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

Homework:

1. Due Tuesday, November 18th - Index Cards and 1920's Exploration Mini-Project - read, examine, and begin your research for this project that is due by Monday. 

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International Studies - Period 2

Essential Questions:

1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

5. How should we deal with extremist?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power

1. Your ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION will continue today with ISIS as the main topic.  I'm looking for an improvement from Wednesday's round-table discussion on The Hong Kong Protest. You will have 5 minutes to review, organize and be strategic about asking good questions, preparing a strong thesis statement, and planning effective arguments on the ISIS crisis in Syria and Iraq and applying the use of HARD POWER, SOFT POWER, OR SMART POWER as a measure to achieving diplomatic relationships globally. Your actions will impact the world and you need to decide the course of action you would take.  

2. The following articles should be utilized for the Round-table discussion. 

I. Group 1: Please read the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) article "Being Hard on Soft Power" and answer the following questions:
A. Compare and contrast how this article views soft power and hard power? Which is it more critical of and why?
B. Summarize this articles' viewpoints on the United States Army in Iraq?

II. Group 2: Please read Hillary Clinton's perspective on Power
A. What is America's Role in the World?
B. What is critical for America, Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
C. Summarize this articles' viewpoints on global power, which countries are emerging?

III. Group 3: Please read Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"
A. How should we challenge terrorism according to Joseph Nye?
B. How did 9/11 change America's foreign policy approach?

3. We will finish the video on Joseph Nye: A TED Talk with Joseph Nye, July 2010




4. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"
• "Get Smart" by Joseph Nye
• The Effectiveness of Hard and Soft Power in Contemporary International Relations
• The Washington Post Article "What Putin gets about Soft Power"
• "A Hard look at Soft Power in East Asia" by Gary Schmitt of American Enterprise Institute
• Soft Power and using other Powers - A collection of CURRENT ARTICLE from the Huffington Post
• Foreign Policy Journal "What China and Russia don't get about Soft Power" from Joseph Nye
• The Brookings Institute "Continuity and Change: China's Attitude Toward Hard and Soft Power"
• Asia Times Online "China Swims Against Soft Power Tide" by Tim Kumpe

Homework:

1. Complete your a student grade for one individual in another group by filling out a Round-Table Rubric. 

2. Please answer the following questions ON MONDAY EVENING:
Why is it difficult for world leaders to make decisions about Hard Power, Soft Power and Smart Power? Why is it difficult for world leaders (US included) to solve the Hong Kong Protest Issue and ISIS terrorism issue?  Should the US be involved? Why or why not?

3. For Tuesday's Class/HW Assignment - What is Diplomacy? - Explore, learn, and examine this website and then discuss with your classmates on Google Classroom - Due by Tuesday, November 18th.
Diplomacy Videos