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
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?
-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
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
-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.
Current U.S. Government Slideshow
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
___________________________________________________
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).
_____________________________________________________
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 :)
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