Day 98 - Wednesday

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. 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

2. Immigration Percentage Charts
-Foreign Born Immigrants per state 2000
-Where were Immigrants coming from? Pie Charts

3.The Agricultural Revolution Slideshow

Economic Revolutions - Agricultural Revolution from Tim Bonnar

4. Francis Cabot Lowell Video - What was most significant about the Lowell Cotton Mills in New England?

5. The Transportation Revolution - See the difference? Why was this important for American commerce and unity?
-The National Road Video

6. Basic Immigration in American in the 1700-1850's Slideshow
-Immigration in America 1830-1860
-German and Irish Immigrant Chart in USA
-Chart #2 - Germans and Irish vs the rest of Immigrants

7. Transportation and Industrial Revolution Slideshow

Homework:

1. Please review the rest of The Industrial Revolution, Agricultural Revolution, and Transportation Slideshow and ANSWER REVIEW ALL REVIEW QUESTIONS on Slides #32, #33, #45.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

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. Map Exploration + Battles
-Allies and Europe BEFORE America enters WWII - November, 1942
-World War II in Europe and the Middle East Map
-Allied Advances in North Africa
-Native Americas in Europe
-Major Battles + Some American's participated
-Bloodiest Battles of WWII - Do you see any patterns? Historical significance?
-American Causalities in War -Lots of Charts and Graphs to compare WWII to other American Wars

2. Please review "The WWII Museum: By the Numbers" and complete an informal and brief 3-2-1 Activity on it with a partner.  NO one word or bullet information.

3. *Mr. Parkin's Slideshows
A. European Theater + Animated Map
B. Europe Theater Slideshow - Major Battles/Victories
C. Pacific Theater
D. Pacific Theater - List of Battles and Animations
*Please be able to list and account for what happened in the Major Battles

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. 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

6. 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

7. U.S. in World War II resources:
A Brief History Of America in World War II - One of the best websites on U.S. Military
World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"
World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine
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
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America in World War II Slideshare

Homework:

1. Due Friday, February 13th - Please review "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 quick look at the 1970's -  Chronology of the 1970's 

2. How do you know a Movie is popular?

3. Watch JAWS - Students must fill out the Movie Response forms

4. 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. Please use Google Classroom and the link to the Google Form (I also shared it with you) and complete your "JAWS Movie Response Form" (Due by 11:59pm today) and then your "Music Form" assignment, which is due on Thursday, Feb. 12th.