Day 108 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
-Should the United States of America have allowed the Native Americans to retain their tribal identity?
-Did Andrew Jackson advance or hold back the cause of democracy?
-Was the Age of Jackson an age of democracy?
-Can the Supreme Court settle moral issues?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act.

1. REMINDER - This Andrew Jackson Trial may be one of the most difficult activities you will complete this year in my class. ALL WORK IS DUE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!

-Be prepared to give CROSS-EXAMINATION Questioning on Wednesday.  Moreover, make sure the ENTIRE TEAM can prepare for CLOSING STATEMENTS as a lot is at stake here.

-Be prepared to play your role-player (Lawyers and Witness) parts with expertise, professionalism, and make this trial come alive in class.
***The CLASS (either Period 1, 5, or 6) THAT IMPRESSES Mr. Parkin the MOST will get a PIZZA PARTY!!!

2. Andrew Jackson Resources
-Mrs. Pojer's Trial on Andrew Jackson  - Terrific Links to primary sources on Jackson and the charges.
-Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks - Your MAJOR outline for this Trial Project

--List of Common Objections
-Sustained or Overruled - After an Objection the Judge rules

-The Miller Center - Andrew Jackson's domestic policies/biography/foreign affairs
-The Hermitage Website and Memorial
-Andrew Jackson "Bound for Glory" - A New Yorker Article
-King Andrew and the Bank
-Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons
-The Nullification Crisis - Primary Source
-A large collection of primary sources on Andrew Jackson
-Page 7 - Indian Removal Act Primary Sources
-Trial of Tears - Maps and Perspectives 

3. Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should  have been 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.

Homework:

1. Please prepare for your CLOSING STATEMENTS - NO MORE EVIDENCE/EXHIBITS can be uploaded to the Google Docs as of Tuesday's end of class period...remember we are sharing evidence with each team.
Keys to Success on your Closing Statement:
--Be an expert as a lawyer - this means dig deeper on the subject you are defending/attacking, or your eyewitness testimony
-Be very clear and persuasive
-This is your last impression, make it count and play the part to be memorable!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 70 this year!

2. Capitalist versus Communist Nations:

3. The Truman Doctrine - 1947
The Marshall Plan - 1947
The Berlin Airlift - 1948-1949
The Domino Theory - 1954 - 1989

4. Task: Classmates will be divided into four groups you will play an impromptu skit to display their knowledge and the role of the United States on these two plans.
-Here are the rules:
A. Everyone MUST play a role and participate
B. Facts, Evidence, Primary Sources AND VISUALS must ALL be used to support your skit.
C. You must have a plot that creates suspense
D. Don't leave your audience confused - Clarity is a very important.
E. You should have a hero and a central dilemma
F. Your skit must be 3-4 minutes in length and must be LIVE in front of the audience.
G. Due tomorrow - The Script - BUT the Execution of the Live Skit will be Friday.










5. Slideshows/Visuals on the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2  1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow

6. Cold War Resources:
The United Nations
The Cold War Museum
All sort of Cold War resource - videos, primary sources, etc 
The Miller Center - University of Virginia - Cold War Era - Lots of Primary Sources
Timeline of the Cold War

Homework:

1.  Please make sure you skit is scripted and organized. You need to be able to come to class and practice it.  You will NOT BE ABLE TO USE A DEVICE or read of anything! You need to master the material for your topic and illustrate your expertise through a live skit.
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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, 1970's TV, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1. Star Wars: A New Hope - 1977 - We will play selected scenes today and tomorrow during long period.

***As you watch please fill out the Movie Response Form

2. 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. What historical themes can you pull out of Star Wars? How does this Sci-Fi set the bar for other sci-fi movies? What aspects of the movie can you relate to the 1970's era and pop culture trends?