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
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 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
-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.
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 4:3. 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:
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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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:
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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. 
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