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.
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
-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:
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.
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. 
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