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. Your Nationalism and Economic Development packet must be submitted today on Google Classroom.
2. The Agricultural Revolution Article VS. The New Agricultural Revolution - What is it? How does Agriculture impact societies?
-Population Density (Look at 1700 vs. 1950) What patterns do you see? What argument can these data charts provide us?
-Population Chart #2
-The Agricultural Revolution Slideshow
4. The Transportation Revolution - See the difference? Why was this important for American commerce and unity?
5. Basic Immigration in American in the 1700-1850's Slideshow
6. Transportation and Industrial Revolution Slideshow
Homework:
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. PRESENTATIONS COMMENCE TODAY WITH THE LAST GROUP - African Americans and Minorities in World War II... As each group presents, students will be filling out their Citizen Soldiers Contribution Sheet, so please have this ready to go.
- WAR PRODUCTION, COMMUNICATION, CONTRIBUTIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS are the major themes. The essential question should be: How the National Government initiated War Productions and then communicated to the American citizen? Then, pick one other essential question above and how it applies to your specific group.
*Group Categories and Order of Group Presentations:
1. Contributions and conservation efforts
-Focus on Large corporations, volunteer groups, etc (NOT on Women!!) - FINISHED
2. Communication methods and effectiveness
-How did the US government communicate the message of volunteerism and selling the war to America?
3. Women and their role in WWII and domestically
-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 efforts and discrimination
-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?
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. World War II in Europe and the Middle East Map
Native Americas in Europe
5. 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
2. Please read "America's Involvement in Europe" from Facts on File Database and please complete a
3-2-1 Activity on it. Details and developed thoughts are absolutely necessary - NO one word or bullet information.
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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 quickly!
2. 1970's Resources: Chronology of the 1970's
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html
3. 1970's Trivia
-Playlist of 1970's Songs
-Images of Famous People
4. How do you know a Movie is popular?
5. Watch JAWS - Students must fill out the Movie Response forms
Homework:
1. Please read The 1970's Overview and follow the directions to complete your assignment. Your assignment should be posted on Google Classroom by midnight on Sunday evening.
-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. Your Nationalism and Economic Development packet must be submitted today on Google Classroom.
2. The Agricultural Revolution Article VS. The New Agricultural Revolution - What is it? How does Agriculture impact societies?
-Population Density (Look at 1700 vs. 1950) What patterns do you see? What argument can these data charts provide us?
-Population Chart #2
-The Agricultural Revolution Slideshow
Economic Revolutions - Agricultural Revolution from Tim Bonnar
3. Francis Cabot Lowell Video - What was most significant about the Lowell Cotton Mills in New England?
3. Francis Cabot Lowell Video - What was most significant about the Lowell Cotton Mills in New England?
4. The Transportation Revolution - See the difference? Why was this important for American commerce and unity?
5. Basic Immigration in American in the 1700-1850's Slideshow
6. Transportation and Industrial Revolution Slideshow
Homework:
1. Please read the Database article titled Industrial Revolution in America and please complete a
3-2-1 Activity on it. Details and developed thoughts are absolutely necessary - NO one word or bullet information.
2. Growth of Industry Map & U.S. Industry in Early 1800's - What are the similarities AND differences between these two maps? What does each map teach us about American? Provide specific evidence on at least 3 categories (i.e. specific industries, geography, etc)
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:3-2-1 Activity on it. Details and developed thoughts are absolutely necessary - NO one word or bullet information.
2. Growth of Industry Map & U.S. Industry in Early 1800's - What are the similarities AND differences between these two maps? What does each map teach us about American? Provide specific evidence on at least 3 categories (i.e. specific industries, geography, etc)
___________________________________________________
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. PRESENTATIONS COMMENCE TODAY WITH THE LAST GROUP - African Americans and Minorities in World War II... As each group presents, students will be filling out their Citizen Soldiers Contribution Sheet, so please have this ready to go.
- WAR PRODUCTION, COMMUNICATION, CONTRIBUTIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS are the major themes. The essential question should be: How the National Government initiated War Productions and then communicated to the American citizen? Then, pick one other essential question above and how it applies to your specific group.
*Group Categories and Order of Group Presentations:
1. Contributions and conservation efforts
-Focus on Large corporations, volunteer groups, etc (NOT on Women!!) - FINISHED
2. Communication methods and effectiveness
-How did the US government communicate the message of volunteerism and selling the war to America?
3. Women and their role in WWII and domestically
-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 efforts and discrimination
-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?
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. World War II in Europe and the Middle East Map
Native Americas in Europe
5. 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
Homework:
1. Please complete the 6 questions on the handout I gave today using the Map on page 778 and textbook account on page 779.2. Please read "America's Involvement in Europe" from Facts on File Database and please complete a
3-2-1 Activity on it. Details and developed thoughts are absolutely necessary - NO one word or bullet information.
_____________________________________________________
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 quickly!
2. 1970's Resources: Chronology of the 1970's
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html
3. 1970's Trivia
-Playlist of 1970's Songs
-Images of Famous People
4. How do you know a Movie is popular?
5. Watch JAWS - Students must fill out the Movie Response forms
Homework:
1. Please read The 1970's Overview and follow the directions to complete your assignment. Your assignment should be posted on Google Classroom by midnight on Sunday evening.
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