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.
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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
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, 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).___________________________________________________
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
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!
_____________________________________________________
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.
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.
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