U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-To what extent did technological advances in invention and innovation improve transportation and the infrastructure of the United States during the nineteenth century?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Transportation Revolution, Agricultural Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Immigration
1. Quick review of
A.-Population Density (Look at 1700 vs. 1950) What patterns do you see? What argument can these data charts provide us?
-Population Chart #2
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B. Immigration Percentage Charts
-Foreign Born Immigrants per state 2000
-Where were Immigrants coming from? Pie Charts
-What crucial aspects of immigration help a nation?
-Immigration in America 1830-1860
2. Basic Immigration in American in the 1700-1850's Slideshow
-German and Irish Immigrant Chart in USA
-Chart #2 - Germans and Irish vs the rest of Immigrants
3. The Agricultural Revolution Slideshow
Essential Questions:
--How did Americans influence World War II?
-What was the experience of the "average" American Soldier in World War II?
-Was there a common "American Experience" in World War II?
-Why did the Allies win World War II?
-Was World War II justified by its results?
1. We will finish the Pacific Theater of war, mindset of the Japanese, Tokyo Trials and Nuremberg Trials, and quick wrap-up of The Holocaust.
2. *Slideshows
A. European Theater + Animated Map
B. Europe Theater Slideshow - Major Battles/Victories
C. Pacific Theater - We need to finish this today.
D. Pacific Theater - List of Battles and Animations
*Please be able to list and account for what happened in the Major Battles
3. World War II Short Clips
A. Post Battle of the Bulge - Belgium/Western Front
B. D-Day invasion - Newsreel
C. D-Day victory - Newsreel
D. Discovery of Nazi Death Camps - Band of Brothers Episode
E. Marines invade Iwo Jima
F. Allied Invasion of Okinawa
4. War Campaigns for Americans
-Italian Campaign
-Western Front and European Campaign
-Russian Front
-Pacific Campaign #1 and Pacific Campaign #2
-Air Power/Campaign during WWII
***Questions to answer on the fronts/campaigns
A. How involved were American soldiers?
B. How did American soldiers participate on these fronts/campaigns?
C. Any famous American commanders?
D. Create a graphic organizer that illustrates Cause-Effect or BIG IDEAS/IMPACTS of how American's impacted these fronts.
5. The Soldier's Experience
-How do people communicate today? Brainstorm with classmates
-Why would soldier's want mail? Brainstorm with classmates
-What is V-mail? Read and take a careful look at the images (Here are more examples of V-mail)
-Operating V-mail - Podcast and informational article
-Primary Source Accounts on Soldier's in WWII - Pick ONE and write a response to the question: "What was an American's soldiers life like in the battlefield of World War II?"
World War II: A Soldier's Account
American Soldier's Frontline Account
Charles Lindberg in Combat Account
Inside a Nazi Death Camp - A reporter perspective
Pick any ONE of the following accounts on this website - Eyewitness Accounts
-What topics did soldier's talk about?
PBS WWII American Soldiers' Accounts
PBS WWII Nurses Tale of the Battlefield
2. Download The Atomic Bomb Instructions and the Atomic Bomb DBQ's: A persuasive essay. Please read, highlight, and prepare an 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper outline to prepare for the Atomic Bomb Essay and then Debate. The Essay and the Debate will count as a Project Grade.
We will review when we come back from the break! "Letter Home" Website and select reading some of the letters to and from soldiers who participated in World War II. Then students should fill out a NARA Primary Source Examination Form once you find a letter that suits your interest.
*Be prepared in class tomorrow to discuss with classmates and as a big group:
-What topics did soldier's talk about during World War II?
-What was the experience of the "average" American Soldier in World War II?
-Was there a common "American Experience" in World War II?
-What are the tone of these letters?
-Do you think letters were had an effective psychological effect on soldiers at war? Why or why not?
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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, 1970's Decade, JAWS
1. A very quick introduction to Who are the Beatles?
-The Beatles
-The Beatles - A collection of songs and videos
2. The Breakup of the Beatles
3. "All in the Family" - Season 1 - Episode 13 "The First and Last Supper"
-Cast, Style of show, character development, style of clothing, would you find this funny?
-Please fill out a TV Form as you watch All in the Family
-How do we know a TV show is popular?
4. Season 1: Episode 8 - Lionel moves out
5. 1970's Resources:
The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html
Homework:
1. Do you like the Beatles? Would you have liked them today if they were a band today? Your thoughts on their songs?
2. After watching "All in the Family" What is your reaction to the show? What did you enjoy, not enjoy? What did the actors do well? Was it filmed well? Written well? Conclude with your thoughts about how it does or doesn't represent the 70's in a good light.
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-To what extent did technological advances in invention and innovation improve transportation and the infrastructure of the United States during the nineteenth century?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Transportation Revolution, Agricultural Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Immigration
1. Quick review of
A.-Population Density (Look at 1700 vs. 1950) What patterns do you see? What argument can these data charts provide us?
-Population Chart #2
AND
B. Immigration Percentage Charts
-Foreign Born Immigrants per state 2000
-Where were Immigrants coming from? Pie Charts
-What crucial aspects of immigration help a nation?
-Immigration in America 1830-1860
2. Basic Immigration in American in the 1700-1850's Slideshow
-German and Irish Immigrant Chart in USA
-Chart #2 - Germans and Irish vs the rest of Immigrants
3. The Agricultural Revolution Slideshow
Economic Revolutions - Agricultural Revolution from Tim Bonnar
4. "The Supreme Court Boosts National Power"and links focus on the two Supreme Court Cases: Gibbons v. Ogden (answer questions #1-4 at the bottom of the PDF) and McCulloch v. Maryland (Answer Questions #1-4 at the end). Final Question to answer about BOTH CASES: How did these court cases influence Nationalism and Economic power for the United States?
Homework:
4. "The Supreme Court Boosts National Power"and links focus on the two Supreme Court Cases: Gibbons v. Ogden (answer questions #1-4 at the bottom of the PDF) and McCulloch v. Maryland (Answer Questions #1-4 at the end). Final Question to answer about BOTH CASES: How did these court cases influence Nationalism and Economic power for the United States?
Homework:
1. Please prepare for a better understanding of Andrew Jackson by downloading, reading, highlighting, and preparing for either the Defense of Andrew Jackson or the Prosecution of Andrew Jackson.
-Andrew Jackson Packet
-Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should be read over and highlighted over the break) Do NOT bombard me with questions, just read it over, understand what the trial is about, who you might be (Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, A Witness and we will assign roles when you get back.
--Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:-Andrew Jackson Packet
-Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should be read over and highlighted over the break) Do NOT bombard me with questions, just read it over, understand what the trial is about, who you might be (Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, A Witness and we will assign roles when you get back.
--Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks
___________________________________________________
Essential Questions:
--How did Americans influence World War II?
-What was the experience of the "average" American Soldier in World War II?
-Was there a common "American Experience" in World War II?
-Why did the Allies win World War II?
-Was World War II justified by its results?
1. We will finish the Pacific Theater of war, mindset of the Japanese, Tokyo Trials and Nuremberg Trials, and quick wrap-up of The Holocaust.
2. *Slideshows
A. European Theater + Animated Map
B. Europe Theater Slideshow - Major Battles/Victories
C. Pacific Theater - We need to finish this today.
D. Pacific Theater - List of Battles and Animations
*Please be able to list and account for what happened in the Major Battles
3. World War II Short Clips
A. Post Battle of the Bulge - Belgium/Western Front
B. D-Day invasion - Newsreel
C. D-Day victory - Newsreel
D. Discovery of Nazi Death Camps - Band of Brothers Episode
E. Marines invade Iwo Jima
F. Allied Invasion of Okinawa
-Italian Campaign
-Western Front and European Campaign
-Russian Front
-Pacific Campaign #1 and Pacific Campaign #2
-Air Power/Campaign during WWII
***Questions to answer on the fronts/campaigns
A. How involved were American soldiers?
B. How did American soldiers participate on these fronts/campaigns?
C. Any famous American commanders?
D. Create a graphic organizer that illustrates Cause-Effect or BIG IDEAS/IMPACTS of how American's impacted these fronts.
5. The Soldier's Experience
-How do people communicate today? Brainstorm with classmates
-Why would soldier's want mail? Brainstorm with classmates
-What is V-mail? Read and take a careful look at the images (Here are more examples of V-mail)
-Operating V-mail - Podcast and informational article
-Primary Source Accounts on Soldier's in WWII - Pick ONE and write a response to the question: "What was an American's soldiers life like in the battlefield of World War II?"
World War II: A Soldier's Account
American Soldier's Frontline Account
Charles Lindberg in Combat Account
Inside a Nazi Death Camp - A reporter perspective
Pick any ONE of the following accounts on this website - Eyewitness Accounts
-What topics did soldier's talk about?
PBS WWII American Soldiers' Accounts
PBS WWII Nurses Tale of the Battlefield
Homework:
1. Please complete your World War II Quiz I passed out in class over the break. I will not accept it late and it is due on Monday, February 23rd.2. Download The Atomic Bomb Instructions and the Atomic Bomb DBQ's: A persuasive essay. Please read, highlight, and prepare an 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper outline to prepare for the Atomic Bomb Essay and then Debate. The Essay and the Debate will count as a Project Grade.
We will review when we come back from the break! "Letter Home" Website and select reading some of the letters to and from soldiers who participated in World War II. Then students should fill out a NARA Primary Source Examination Form once you find a letter that suits your interest.
*Be prepared in class tomorrow to discuss with classmates and as a big group:
-What topics did soldier's talk about during World War II?
-What was the experience of the "average" American Soldier in World War II?
-Was there a common "American Experience" in World War II?
-What are the tone of these letters?
-Do you think letters were had an effective psychological effect on soldiers at war? Why or why not?
_____________________________________________________
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, 1970's Decade, JAWS
1. A very quick introduction to Who are the Beatles?
-The Beatles
-The Beatles - A collection of songs and videos
2. The Breakup of the Beatles
3. "All in the Family" - Season 1 - Episode 13 "The First and Last Supper"
-Cast, Style of show, character development, style of clothing, would you find this funny?
-Please fill out a TV Form as you watch All in the Family
-How do we know a TV show is popular?
4. Season 1: Episode 8 - Lionel moves out
5. 1970's Resources:
The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html
Homework:
1. Do you like the Beatles? Would you have liked them today if they were a band today? Your thoughts on their songs?
2. After watching "All in the Family" What is your reaction to the show? What did you enjoy, not enjoy? What did the actors do well? Was it filmed well? Written well? Conclude with your thoughts about how it does or doesn't represent the 70's in a good light.
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