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.
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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.
-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___________________________________________________
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
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.
_____________________________________________________
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.
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