Day 93 - Whoa that was a FAST WEEK!

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Was the Monroe Doctrine a policy of expansion or self-defense? 
-Was the Monroe Doctrine a disguise for American Imperialism?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, James Monroe and John Q. Adams Presidencies.

1. Please watch the Presidents' Videos on President James Monroe and John Q. Adams using pages        2-5 on the Themes from 1812-1860 Packet below.

James Monroe Video


John Quincy Adams

2. Please read the Missouri Compromise Debate, and then complete the Missouri Compromise Primary Source Examination in partners. What is the tone? Whose perspective is it? What is the main argument?



4. James Monroe Resources:
Monroe's Domestic Affairs
Monroe's Foreign Affairs

5.The Monroe Doctrine - The Seventh Annual Speech, December 2, 1823
-Monroe Doctrine DBQ

6. Transportation Revolution - See the difference!

Homework:

1. Please make sure you have watched BOTH Presidential Videos and completed all questions and submitted them on Google Classroom BEFORE class ends.

2.  Please make sure you have DOWNLOADED the Nationalism and Economic Development packet and save in your Binder for Friday and next week to work through. NOT DUE until next Thursday!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
 How does volunteerism demonstrate civic responsibility?
-How did America utilize it's home-front during World War II?
-How important was the home-front to the United States's victory in World War II? 
-How did World War II serve as catalyst for social change in America?

1. You will have today's class period to really put a dent into this project by SHOWING ME PROGRESS!  YOU MUST have a Google Doc in the Student Folder I shared with you yesterday, and illustrate that everyone is contributing to the management, research, and execution stages of your project. 

-Remember that your project is about the Volunteer efforts of Americans and the Civil Responsibility of "Citizen Soldiers" during a period of National Emergency of World War II. As each group presents, students will be filling out their Citizen Soldiers Contribution Sheet, so please download this sheet.

- WAR PRODUCTION, COMMUNICATION, CONTRIBUTIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS are the major themes. Over the next few days our focus is going to be how the National Government initiated War Productions and then communicated to the American citizen.  Additionally, we will discuss the individual groups that contributed to the war cause and the aftermath of civil rights movements based on major discrimination acts that took place during World War II in America.

-At home you should please continue researching on the Volunteer efforts of Americans and the Civil Responsibility of "Citizen Soldiers" during a period of National Emergency called World War II. Each of you will be assigned a group and you must be ready to present your case to the class on Tuesday.  As each group presents, students will be filling out their Citizen Soldiers Contribution Sheet - The other groups will teach you about the other topics and you will not have to fill them out until Tuesday's class presentations. Additionally, we will discuss the individual groups that contributed to the war cause and the aftermath of civil rights movements based on major discrimination acts that took place during World War II in America.

- You must create digital content on your own topic with your groupmates and present it in class on TUESDAY!  Over the next few days our focus is going to be:

A. How the National Government initiated War Productions and then communicated to the American citizen?   and

B. Pick one other essential question above and how it applies to your specific group.

C. PLEASE Find a song from World War II on your topic and include it for your presentation on WWII home-front contributions. Please bring in the hard copy and a electronic soundbite of that song to share with your classmates (I will set up a Google Document for your guys to put it all together in one document for the class.  We will explore the most popular songs and themes found within those songs after the presentations.

*Group Categories:

1. Contributions and conservation
-Focus on Large corporations, volunteer groups, etc (NOT on Women!!)

2. Communication
-How did the US government communicate the message of volunteerism and selling the war to America?

3. Women
-What did women do to contribute to the war effort, both at home and abroad?

4. African Americans AND Mexican-Americans and any other minority groups
-What did African Americans and other minority groups do to contribute to the war effort? What was their experience like during the war, both at home and abroad?


2. Please read, analyze, watch, and discuss as a group the following resources - You must use them in FOR YOUR RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS:

   A. American Troops in World War II

   B. America's Home-front during World War II - Pages 769-774 AND 796-801

   C.The Smithsonian - Home front Propaganda  - What are the main ideas of the posters use pages 4-9?

   D. Home front Documents - Photographs and Various Documents
- Each group must take ONE photograph and ONE document to analyze.
-How did WWII affect the lives of women and African Americans?
-Explain the meaning of Executive Order 8802?
-How did Executive Order 8802 lay the foundation for the upcoming civil rights movement in the years after WWII?

   E. A series of short video clips on various topics involving Women, Food, Investments, and other subject. Look at the title of the "Playlist" and click on the video that would apply to your subject.



3. If time permits, we will review the World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine:
-Please look at the perspective of the photographer and evaluate ONE PHOTOGRAPH in detail.  You should be looking for the following: What is the theme(s)?, What emotions are seen? What emotions does the photograph want from the viewer?, Why do you think it was created?, What does the document convey about life in World War II at the time it was created?, What questions does the photograph raise for you?

4. U.S. in World War II resources:
World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"
World War II - American at Home - PBS special
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America's Homefront in World War II
World War II - Poster's on the American Homefront
World War II and America's Civil Responsibilities

America in World War II Slideshare

Homework:

1. Please continue your research AND organize your presentations. You need to manage this project effectively as individuals and a group and it will be due on TUESDAY, FEB. 3RD. Check out the rubric on the shared folder. 

2. FOR TUESDAY'S PRESENTATIONS - PLEASE also find a song from World War II on your topic and include it for your presentation on WWII home-front contributions. Please bring in the hard copy or post an electronic copy and the electronic soundbite of that song to our shared folder on this mini-project so that everyone can share with their classmates (I have set up a Google Document for you guys to start researching, just look in the shared WWII HOME-FRONT MINI-PROJECT.)  We will explore the most popular songs and themes found within those songs after the presentations.
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Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, American film, Hollywood, All about that Bass

1. Quote Reflection and class share WILL BE MONDAY!

2. Please download the Class Syllabus to your electronic notebook.

3. Please review some more song from the Grooveshark 1960's Playlist and as you listen to the 1960's playlist, jot down some basic notes...
-What do you notice about the music?
-What about the rhythm or tone of the song?
-What kinds of instruments do they use?
-What are they singing about in the 1960's?
-Do you like the songs?

4. Please review The 1960's Overview - A very brief overview on Pop Culture and Art in the 1960's please answer the question:
A. What patterns do you see in the artwork?
B. What does the artwork of the 1960's reflect about Pop Culture? Another words, if the artwork could speak about the 1960's, what would it say?
C. Do you like the artwork? Why or why not? Pick a favorite piece please and be ready to discuss on Monday!

5. On Monday we will review The 1960's Slideshow - Politics, Sports and Toys!

Homework:
1. Just finish the assignments above under #3 & #4 on Music and Artwork of the 1960's.  Otherwise enjoy the Super Bowl!

Day 92 - Thursday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Was the Monroe Doctrine a policy of expansion or self-defense? 
-Was the Monroe Doctrine a disguise for American Imperialism?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, James Madison's Presidency

1. We will watch the President's Video on President Madison, notes must be taken and let's see what common trends your pick up on in your notes. Additionally, we will discuss James Madison and Henry Clay's "American System." (American System and James Monroe Handout)

2. James Madison Resources:
JM from the White House Resources
JM's Impact and Legacy - The Miller Center
Madison and CONTROVERSY - A modern-day historian look - NY Times

3. We will have a very quick review of Chapter 7, but in the meantime lets use the Themes from 1812-1860 Packet to focus on James Monroe and then watch the President's Video to discuss the debatable conflicts under President Monroe terms.

- Missouri Compromise Debate

- Missouri Compromise Primary Source - Interpret and Examine in partners. What is the tone? Whose perspective is it? What is the main argument?



4. James Monroe Resources:
Monroe's Domestic Affairs
Monroe's Foreign Affairs

5.The Monroe Doctrine - The Seventh Annual Speech, December 2, 1823
-Monroe Doctrine DBQ

6. Transportation Revolution - See the difference!

Homework:

1. For tonight's HW - Please read The Monroe Doctrine Summary and then complete TASKS #1 & 2 in The Monroe Doctrine DBQ

2.  Please make sure you have DOWNLOADED the Nationalism and Economic Development packet and save in your Binder for Friday and next week to work through. NOT DUE until next Thursday!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
 How does volunteerism demonstrate civic responsibility?
-How did America utilize it's home-front during World War II?
-How important was the home-front to the United States's victory in World War II? 
-How did World War II serve as catalyst for social change in America?

1. New mini-project!!!
-We will have a whole class discussion on the Volunteer efforts of Americans and the Civil Responsibility of "Citizen Soldiers" during a period of National Emergency of World War II. As each group presents, students will be filling out their Citizen Soldiers Contribution Sheet, so please download this sheet.

2. Today's Lesson can be split into 4 sections - WAR PRODUCTION, COMMUNICATION, CONTRIBUTIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS. Over the next few days our focus is going to be how the National Government initiated War Productions and then communicated to the American citizen.  Additionally, we will discuss the individual groups that contributed to the war cause and the aftermath of civil rights movements based on major discrimination acts that took place during World War II in America.

-At home (I will give you tomorrow's class period as well) you should please continue researching on the Volunteer efforts of Americans and the Civil Responsibility of "Citizen Soldiers" during a period of National Emergency called World War II. Each of you will be assigned a group and you must be ready to present your case to the class on Tuesday.  As each group presents, students will be filling out their Citizen Soldiers Contribution Sheet - The other groups will teach you about the other topics and you will not have to fill them out until Tuesday's class presentations. Additionally, we will discuss the individual groups that contributed to the war cause and the aftermath of civil rights movements based on major discrimination acts that took place during World War II in America.

- You must create digital content on your own topic with your groupmates and present it in class on TUESDAY!  Over the next few days our focus is going to be:

A. How the National Government initiated War Productions and then communicated to the American citizen?   and

B. Pick one other essential question above and how it applies to your specific group.

C. PLEASE Find a song from World War II on your topic and include it for your presentation on WWII home-front contributions. Please bring in the hard copy and a electronic soundbite of that song to share with your classmates (I will set up a Google Document for your guys to put it all together in one document for the class.  We will explore the most popular songs and themes found within those songs after the presentations.

*Group Categories:

1. Contributions and conservation
-Focus on Large corporations, volunteer groups, etc (NOT on Women!!)

2. Communication
-How did the US government communicate the message of volunteerism and selling the war to America?

3. Women
-What did women do to contribute to the war effort, both at home and abroad?

4. African Americans AND Mexican-Americans and any other minority groups
-What did African Americans and other minority groups do to contribute to the war effort? What was their experience like during the war, both at home and abroad?


2. Please read, analyze, watch, and discuss as a group the following resources - You must use them in FOR YOUR RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS:

   A. American Troops in World War II

   B. America's Home-front during World War II - Pages 769-774 AND 796-801

   C.The Smithsonian - Home front Propaganda  - What are the main ideas of the posters use pages 4-9?

   D. Home front Documents - Photographs and Various Documents
- Each group must take ONE photograph and ONE document to analyze.
-How did WWII affect the lives of women and African Americans?
-Explain the meaning of Executive Order 8802?
-How did Executive Order 8802 lay the foundation for the upcoming civil rights movement in the years after WWII?

   E. A series of short video clips on various topics involving Women, Food, Investments, and other subject. Look at the title of the "Playlist" and click on the video that would apply to your subject.



3. If time permits, we will review the World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine:
-Please look at the perspective of the photographer and evaluate ONE PHOTOGRAPH in detail.  You should be looking for the following: What is the theme(s)?, What emotions are seen? What emotions does the photograph want from the viewer?, Why do you think it was created?, What does the document convey about life in World War II at the time it was created?, What questions does the photograph raise for you?

4. U.S. in World War II resources:
World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"
World War II - American at Home - PBS special
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America's Homefront in World War II
World War II - Poster's on the American Homefront
World War II and America's Civil Responsibilities

America in World War II Slideshare

Homework:

1. Please continue your research AND organize your presentations. You need to manage effectively and it will be due on TUESDAY, FEB. 3RD.

2. FOR TUESDAY'S PRESENTATIONS - PLEASE Find a song from World War II on your topic and include it for your presentation on WWII home-front contributions. Please bring in the hard copy and a electronic soundbite of that song to share with your classmates (I will set up a Google Document for your guys to put it all together in one document for the class.  We will explore the most popular songs and themes found within those songs after the presentations.
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Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, American film, Hollywood, All about that Bass

1. Quote Reflection and class share.

2. Class Syllabus - Let's take a quick peek and then please download and save in your electronic notebook.

3. What is Popular Culture? - See Google Classroom for your assignment!

4. Trivia Rules - Let's review quickly and then get into The 1960's Trivia - Let's have some Fun!
As you listen to the 1960's playlist, jot down some basic notes...
-What do you notice about the music?
-What about the rhythm or tone of the song?
-What kinds of instruments do they use?
-What are they singing about in the 1960's?
-Do you like the songs?

5. The 1960's Overview  - A very brief overview on Pop Culture
The 1960's Slideshow - Politics, Sports and Toys!

Homework:
1. Many of you have yet to get your Modern American Consent Forms signed by your Parents/Guardians signed, which was due by Wednesday, January 28th, so PLEASE get this signed immediately or we cannot move forward.

2. Reflect and write upon the Essential Question for the course - It's on the discussion forum on Google Classroom.

3. Please review the "What is Popular Culture?" and resources I provided you on Google Classroom and share your thoughts with me please. Google Classroom has the specific directions. 

Day 91 - Monday - Welcome Back and get ready for the Blizzard!

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, James Madison's Presidency

1. Please download the James Madison Packet and we will watch the President's Video.

2. We will have a very quick review of Chapter 7, but in the meantime please download the Themes from 1812-1860 Packet - Our focus will be Themes and James Monroe today.

Homework:

1. Please complete the American System and James Monroe Handout
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?
-How did the United States respond to the attack at Pearl Harbor?

1. World War II Resources:
America in World War II Slideshare
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special

2. How does America react to Pearl Harbor
Headline News
Eye Witness Accounts of People's Reactions
Reactions/Headlines/Internment of Japanese-Americans

Homework:
1. Please read pages 768-774 and Outline the section looking exclusively on how American prepared for World War II. Focus on the methods and WHO played a bigger role in America's involvement.
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Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. What is Pop Culture?
3. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, American film, Hollywood, All about that Bass

1. Our focus on this class will be television, movies, television sitcoms, and major events in American History from 1968 to 1914. What makes a good television series?  What makes a good movie?  How do we determine what is a good movie?

2. What is Popular Culture?

3. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

4. It's All about that Bass


5. All about the Bass Charts
Homework:
1. Please find a quote by any Popular Culture Genre (1968-2014) and make sure it is meaningful to you. It needs to be large enough for other students to see from their seats (Look around my room to see examples). You must bring it in by Wednesday, January 28th.

2. Please get your Modern American Consent Forms signed by your Parents/Guardians signed by Wednesday, January 28th.

Day 85 - Thursday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-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? 
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, Constitutional Rights, Checks and Balance, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, War of 1812

1. We should finish the War of 1812 Video.

Homework:

1. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 8 days away (period 1) and 10 days away for (Periods 5 & 6).
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?
-How did the United States respond to the attack at Pearl Harbor?

1. World War II Resources:
America in World War II Slideshare
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special

2. How does America react to Pearl Harbor
Headline News
Eye Witness Accounts of People's Reactions
Reactions/Headlines/Internment of Japanese-Americans

3. USA Declares War Cartoons

Homework:
1. Use the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE and begin organizing your notes and STUDYING FOR YOUR EXAM!!- Your mid-term exam is approximately 12 days away!
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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 on Global Security in the 21st Century was DUE ON January 8th AT 7:00AM. You may not make any changes to your multi-media application or presentation, but you may continue your works cited page for when your presentation is scheduled.

Red has completed their presentations
Green will be presenting today

Mary	World Super powers	Friday, January 9th (1)
Mira	Alliances	Monday, January 12th (2)
Brendan Corsino	Cyber Terrorism	MOVED TO MONDAY January 9th (1)
Abbey Hogan	Environment	Thursday, January 8th
Josh Boulos	Human Trafficking	Tuesday, January 13th
Constanza Perez	Nuclear Weapons	Thursday, January 13th
Ian Kriger	Private Military Companies	Thursday, January 14th

2.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. Begin preparing for your Final Exam. It will include a 25-50 question Multiple Choice/Open Response, A debate paper, and an actual Debate (Juniors versus Seniors). Your topic of debate and debate question/essential question needs to be finalized by tomorrow! Please use the IS Final Exam Debate Doc to help establish communication, management, and execution of this project.

Major Topics for your Final Exam Multiple Choice include:
Peace Day
United Nations - past and present
Peacekeeping Missions
NATO - past and present
The Problems and Issues in the Middle East
Global Threats in the 21st Century

2. Prepare to give an effective presentation. Look at the document I shared with you in the Greatest Threat in the 21st Century Folder that says "What makes an A+ Presentation?" and bring your A+ game the day you are supposed to present.

Day 84 - Wednesday

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

Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-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? 

-Was George Washington a good president?

-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, Constitutional Rights, Checks and Balance, State Rights vs. Federal Rights

1. QUIZ is TODAY for Period 5. Your quiz on the first three Presidents (Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Textbook pages 180-201 - Chapter 6).

2. Everyone else will have The War of 1812 Video Quiz.  All questions were emailed to you yesterday. 

3. War of 1812 Resources:

War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective

British Perspective

Classroom version of War of 1812

War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 
Homework:

1. Please read Chapter 6 - Section 4 - "The War of 1812" pages 202-205 and be sure to know the material for the mid-term exam. 

2. Binder Checks will be tomorrow and Friday of this week. So please prepare for a well-organized electronic or paper binder.

3. Please use this free night of HW to continue studying for your US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 7 days away (period 1) and 9 days away for (Periods 5 & 6).

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:

-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?

-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?

-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?

-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

-How did WWII allow the U.S. Federal Government to expand its power?

-Did the National Government take too much control over the American civilian society?

1. U.S. in World War II resources:

U.S. Home-front During World War II

The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!

Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources

American Women in World War II

America's WWII in Color - PBS special

America in World War II Slideshare

2. "Date of Infamy Speech" - December 8th, 1941

- FDR's Pearl Harbor Reaction "Declaration of War Speech"

4. George W. Bush Speech to the Nation following the 9/11 Attacks

-George W. Bush Speech on 9/11

5. Declaration of War Speech Text + Student Reflection - Please read over the Pearl Harbor Fact Sheet, and then read over Original FDR Speech and compare it to George W. Bush's 9/11 speech by reading pages 3-9.  Please discuss with your group mates and use the "Discussion Questions" on

page 7 to help facilitate and document your ideas.

6. USA Declares War Cartoons

7. Class discussion on "America Moves Toward War."

8. World War II Home-front - Crash Course with John Green

Homework:

1. Binder Checks will take place on Thursday and Friday of this week. So please prepare for a well-organized electronic or paper binder.

2. Use the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE and continue organizing your notes and STUDYING FOR YOUR EXAM!!- Your mid-term exam is approximately 9 days away!

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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 on Global Security in the 21st Century was DUE ON January 8th AT 7:00AM. You may not make any changes to your multi-media application or presentation, but you may continue your works cited page for when your presentation is scheduled.

Red has completed their presentations

Green will be presenting today

Mary	World Super powers	Friday, January 9th (1)
Mira	Alliances	Monday moved to Tuesday, January 13th (2)
Brendan Corsino	Cyber Terrorism	Monday,  January 9th (1)
Abbey Hogan	Environment	Thursday, January 8th
Josh Boulos	Human Trafficking	Tuesday moved to Wednesday, January 14th
Constanza Perez	Nuclear Weapons	Moved to Wednesday, January 14th
Ian Kriger	Private Military Companies	Moved to Thursday, January 15th

2.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. Begin STUDYING FOR YOUR your Final Exam, which is 7 days away and worth 20% of your total grade for my class. It will include a 25-50 question Multiple Choice/Map Activity, A debate paper, and an actual Debate (Juniors versus Seniors). Your topic of debate and debate question/essential question needs to be finalized by tomorrow! Please use the IS Final Exam Debate Doc to help establish communication, management, and execution of this project.

2. Review Guide for the Major Topics for your Final Exam Multiple Choice include:

Peace Day

United Nations - past and present

Peacekeeping Missions

NATO - past and present

The Problems and Issues in the Middle East

Global Threats in the 21st Century

Day 83 - Tuesday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-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? 
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, Constitutional Rights, Checks and Balance, State Rights vs. Federal Rights

1. Are there any questions on the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the USA or resources we used?

TJ Resources: 
Thomas Jefferson Packet
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

2.  Please make sure you have posted "The Convictions of Thomas Jefferson DBQ" paragraph essay as it counts for 25% of your Quiz today.

3. QUIZ is TODAY, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13TH!!!  Your quiz on the first three Presidents (Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Textbook pages 180-201 - Chapter 6).

4. War of 1812 Video and Quiz Questions

4. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives


Homework:

1. Binder Checks will be Thursday and Friday of this week. So please prepare for a well-organized electronic or paper binder.

2. Please use this free night of HW to continue studying for your US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 7 days away (period 1) and 9 days away for (Periods 5 & 6).
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?
-How did WWII allow the U.S. Federal Government to expand its power?
-Did the National Government take too much control over the American civilian society?

1. U.S. in World War II resources:
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special

2. How does WWII officially begin: Where, When, and how? (Textbook Pages 735-747) + America in World War II Slideshare

3.September 1941 BEFORE PEARL HARBOR - HOW NEUTRAL IS THE UNITED STATES?
"Shoot on Sight" Cartoons

4. FDR "Date of Infamy Speech" - December 8th, 1941

5. FDR's Pearl Harbor Reaction "Declaration of War Speech"

6. Declaration of War Speech Text + Student Reflection - Please read over the Pearl Harbor Fact Sheet, and then read over Original FDR Speech and compare it to George W. Bush's 9/11 speech by reading pages 3-9.  Please discuss with your group mates and use the "Discussion Questions" on
page 7 to help facilitate and document your ideas.

7. USA Declares War Cartoons

8. Class discussion on "America Moves Toward War."

9. World War II Home-front - Crash Course with John Green


Homework:
1. Binder Checks will take place on Thursday and Friday of this week. So please prepare for a well-organized electronic or paper binder.

2. Use the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE and continue organizing your notes and STUDYING FOR YOUR EXAM!!- Your mid-term exam is approximately 9 days away!
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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 on Global Security in the 21st Century was DUE ON January 8th AT 7:00AM. You may not make any changes to your multi-media application or presentation, but you may continue your works cited page for when your presentation is scheduled.

Red has completed their presentations
Green will be presenting today

Mary	World Super powers	Friday, January 9th (1)
Mira	Alliances	Monday moved to Tuesday, January 13th (2)
Brendan Corsino	Cyber Terrorism	Monday,  January 9th (1)
Abbey Hogan	Environment	Thursday, January 8th
Josh Boulos	Human Trafficking	Tuesday moved to Wednesday, January 14th
Constanza Perez	Nuclear Weapons	Moved to Wednesday, January 14th
Ian Kriger	Private Military Companies	Moved to Thursday, January 15th

2.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. Begin STUDYING FOR YOUR your Final Exam, which is 7 days away and worth 20% of your total grade for my class. It will include a 25-50 question Multiple Choice/Map Activity, A debate paper, and an actual Debate (Juniors versus Seniors). Your topic of debate and debate question/essential question needs to be finalized by tomorrow! Please use the IS Final Exam Debate Doc to help establish communication, management, and execution of this project.

2. Review Guide for the Major Topics for your Final Exam Multiple Choice include:
Peace Day
United Nations - past and present
Peacekeeping Missions
NATO - past and present
The Problems and Issues in the Middle East
Global Threats in the 21st Century

Day 82 - Monday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-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? 
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, Constitutional Rights, Checks and Balance, State Rights vs. Federal Rights

1. Are there any questions on John Adam's White House experience???
Period 5 still needs to finish the History Channel with questions (John Adam's Packet page 4)

John Adam's Presidency Resources:
Life in Brief: John Adams
John Adams Packet
Alien and Sedition Acts + Primary Sources Excerpts
John Adam's Presidency 1800-1804

2. We will investigate the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the USA. using the Thomas Jefferson Packet and the History Channel video with questions (TJ packet pages 5-7).

TJ Resources: 
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

Homework:

1. Please make sure you have posted "The Convictions of Thomas Jefferson DBQ" paragraph essay 
as it counts for 25% of your Quiz on Tuesday - so consider it a Take-Home-Essay assignment. The Thomas Jefferson DBQ includes a series of quotes about "Thomas Jefferson's core beliefs" on page 1, so please complete these, and then on page 2 you have a graphic organizer/"Documentation Sheet" that should be filled out for each of the 7 documents, followed by the essay on Page 3. Please make sure you are directly answering the question "To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?" and be sure to have a strong thesis statement that you can back up using the documents/notes you organized.

2. The QUIZ is TOMORROW or TUESDAY!!! STUDY AND REVIEW for your QUIZ on the First Three Presidents (Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Textbook pages 180-201 - Chapter 6), which is scheduled for TUESDAY.  Here is your study guide for the QUIZ.

3. Please review: Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA before Tuesday's Class as it will be a vital aspect of your QUIZ on Monday, which will cover Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. (Textbook pages 180-201 - Chapter 6).

 

4. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 8 days away (period 1) and 10 days away for (Periods 5 & 6).

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

1. How could America have prevented World War II? We will review slides #40-55 on America's Foreign Policy leading up to WWII and in the early stages until it strikes us at home

2.How does WWII officially begin: Where, When, and how? (Textbook Pages 735-747) + America in World War II Slideshare

3.September 1941 BEFORE PEARL HARBOR - HOW NEUTRAL IS THE UNITED STATES?
"Shoot on Sight" Cartoons

4. FDR "Date of Infamy Speech" - December 8th, 1941

FDR's Pearl Harbor Reaction "Declaration of War Speech"

5. USA Declares War Cartoons

Homework:
1. Please use Chapter 24 - Section 4 titled "America Moves Toward War" and read pages 756-763 and create an effective outline on EACH of the BLUE headlines throughout the section.

2. Use the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE and begin organizing your notes and STUDYING FOR YOUR EXAM!!- Your mid-term exam is approximately 12 days away!
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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 on Global Security in the 21st Century was DUE ON January 8th AT 7:00AM. You may not make any changes to your multi-media application or presentation, but you may continue your works cited page for when your presentation is scheduled.

Red has completed their presentations
Green will be presenting today

Mary	World Super powers	Friday, January 9th (1)
Mira	Alliances	Monday, January 12th (2)
Brendan Corsino	Cyber Terrorism	MOVED TO MONDAY January 9th (1)
Abbey Hogan	Environment	Thursday, January 8th
Josh Boulos	Human Trafficking	Tuesday, January 13th
Constanza Perez	Nuclear Weapons	Tuesday, January 13th
Ian Kriger	Private Military Companies	Wednesday, January 14th

2.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. Begin preparing for your Final Exam. It will include a 25-50 question Multiple Choice/Open Response, A debate paper, and an actual Debate (Juniors versus Seniors). Your topic of debate and debate question/essential question needs to be finalized by tomorrow! Please use the IS Final Exam Debate Doc to help establish communication, management, and execution of this project.

Major Topics for your Final Exam Multiple Choice include:
Peace Day
United Nations - past and present
Peacekeeping Missions
NATO - past and present
The Problems and Issues in the Middle East
Global Threats in the 21st Century

2. Prepare to give an effective presentation. Look at the document I shared with you in the Greatest Threat in the 21st Century Folder that says "What makes an A+ Presentation?" and bring your A+ game the day you are supposed to present.

Day 81 - Friday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-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? 
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights

1. A quick discussion of John Adam's White House experience - John Adam's Presidency 1800-1804 and then a History Channel with questions (John Adam's Packet page 4)

John Adam's Presidency Resources:
Life in Brief: John Adams
John Adams Packet
Alien and Sedition Acts + Primary Sources Excerpts

2. We will investigate the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the USA. using the Thomas Jefferson Packet and the History Channel video with questions (TJ packet pages 5-7).

TJ Resources: 
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

Homework:

1. Your assignment over the weekend is to complete "The Convictions of Thomas Jefferson DBQ".  
I will count your paragraph essay (at the end of "The Convictions of Thomas Jefferson DBQ") 
as 25% of your Quiz on Tuesday - so consider it a Take-Home-Essay assignment AND drop it into Google Classroom before your class on Monday.  The Thomas Jefferson DBQ includes a series of quotes about Thomas Jefferson's core beliefs on page 1, so please complete these, and then on page 2 you have a graphic organizer/documentation sheet that should be filled out for each of the 7 documents, followed by the essay on Page 3. Please make sure you are directly answering the question "To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?" and be sure to have a strong thesis statement that you can back up using the documents/notes you organized.

2. The QUIZ has been moved back one day to TUESDAY!!! STUDY AND REVIEW for your QUIZ on the First Three Presidents (Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Textbook pages 180-201 - Chapter 6), which is scheduled for TUESDAY.  Here is your study guide for the QUIZ.

3. Please review: Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA before Tuesday's Class as it will be a vital aspect of your QUIZ on Monday, which will cover Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. (Textbook pages 180-201 - Chapter 6).

 

4. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 12 days away.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-*Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II?  OR: Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?

*Should the United States sell arms to other nations? OR: Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers? OR: Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?

* Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

1. How could America have prevented World War II? We will review America's Foreign Policy leading up to WWII and in the early stages until it strikes us at home

2.How does WWII officially begin: Where, When, and how? (Textbook Pages 735-747) + America in World War II Slideshare

Artwork from the Spanish Civil War




5. Axis vs. Allied Map


Map of Europe



Map of Asia

Homework:
1.  Use the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE and begin organizing your notes and STUDYING FOR YOUR EXAM!!- Your mid-term exam is approximately 12 days away!
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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 on Global Security in the 21st Century was DUE THIS MORNING AT 7:00AM. You may not make any changes to your multi-media application or presentation, but you may continue your works cited page for when your presentation is scheduled.

Mary	World Super powers	Friday, January 9th (1)
Mira	Alliances	Monday, January 12th (2)
Brendan Corsino	Cyber Terrorism	Friday, January 9th (2)
Abbey Hogan	Environment	Thursday, January 8th
Josh Boulos	Human Trafficking	Tuesday, January 13th
Constanza Perez	Nuclear Weapons	Monday, January 12th
Ian Kriger	Private Military Companies	Wednesday, January 14th

2.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. Prepare to give an effective presentation. Look at the document I shared with you in the Greatest Threat in the 21st Century Folder that says "What makes an A+ Presentation?" and bring your A+ game the day you are supposed to present.