U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?
-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-What might 19th century Native Americans have said about Manifest Destiny?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, James K. Polk, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Westward Expansion, Manifest Destiny
The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester
1. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services
2. The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.
The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.
The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines
History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.
Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps
3. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.
Homework:
1. Continue to work on your BEST OUTLINE you possibly can make on the Mexican-American War. Textbook pages 293-299 will help and if you use other sources then you must cite those sources please.
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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, Domino Theory, Korean War.
1. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The Korean War.
2. Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"
Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War
3. 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
4. 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. Create a podcast, TED talk, or voice thread that answers the question: "What went wrong for America in the Korean War? How did we lose this war? What were are shortcomings? Did we over-estimate the Domino Theory? How has this impacted Korea today?
-Requirements:
a. Your final product has to be recorded.
b. It has to be your voice, your original thinking, and all concepts/ideas/arguments NEEDS TO BE SUPPORTED with credible research.
c. You need to articulate your thoughts in a very clear manner. Have a thesis statement, sustain your argument, and be organized.
d. Needs to be shared in a Google Folder for others to access it.
e. This mini-project will count as a test grade and will be shared with classmates. Due Date is Wednesday!
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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, 1980's Decade, 1980's TV, 1980's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.
1. Here is the 1980's Interview Podcast Project and Instructions.
2. Please download and have the interviewee fill out this form that you will be recording the interview session.
5. 1980's Links to get you started:
-What happened in the 1980's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.
-History Channel - The 1980's - Cars, The Politics, Cold War and Pop Culture
-The 1980's Playlist - Popular Music from the 1980's
Homework:
1. Come up with a list of possible people you will be interviewing for your Oral History Interview Project on the 1980's.
2. Start with a list of a few questions on how you would introduce this person as a credible source on the 1980's.
Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?
-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-What might 19th century Native Americans have said about Manifest Destiny?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, James K. Polk, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Westward Expansion, Manifest Destiny
The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester
1. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services
2. The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.
The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.
The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines
History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.
Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps
3. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.
3. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.
Homework:
1. Continue to work on your BEST OUTLINE you possibly can make on the Mexican-American War. Textbook pages 293-299 will help and if you use other sources then you must cite those sources please.
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
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, Domino Theory, Korean War.
1. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The Korean War.
2. Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"
Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War
3. 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
4. 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
Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War
3. 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
4. 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. Create a podcast, TED talk, or voice thread that answers the question: "What went wrong for America in the Korean War? How did we lose this war? What were are shortcomings? Did we over-estimate the Domino Theory? How has this impacted Korea today?
-Requirements:
a. Your final product has to be recorded.
b. It has to be your voice, your original thinking, and all concepts/ideas/arguments NEEDS TO BE SUPPORTED with credible research.
c. You need to articulate your thoughts in a very clear manner. Have a thesis statement, sustain your argument, and be organized.
d. Needs to be shared in a Google Folder for others to access it.
e. This mini-project will count as a test grade and will be shared with classmates. Due Date is Wednesday!
_________________________________________
Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
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, 1980's Decade, 1980's TV, 1980's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.
1. Here is the 1980's Interview Podcast Project and Instructions.
2. Please download and have the interviewee fill out this form that you will be recording the interview session.
5. 1980's Links to get you started:
-What happened in the 1980's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.
-History Channel - The 1980's - Cars, The Politics, Cold War and Pop Culture
-The 1980's Playlist - Popular Music from the 1980's
Homework:
1. Come up with a list of possible people you will be interviewing for your Oral History Interview Project on the 1980's.
2. Start with a list of a few questions on how you would introduce this person as a credible source on the 1980's.
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