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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Day 143 - Thursday

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

Essential Questions:
-Was slavery a humane or evil institution?
-What military lessons can we learn from the fighting in the American Civil War?
-How and why did President Lincoln's position on slavery, race, and emancipation change over time?
-Was the American Civil War worth it's costs? 

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Abraham Lincoln's Dilemma, Secession, Anaconda Plan, The Confederate Army of the United States vs. The Union Army, Key Battles/Turning Points

1. Our focus today will be on WHY some of the Southern States made the decision to seceded from the United States of America, especially using The Civil War Trust Group reasons and the Primary Source on South Carolina Secession. The idea is I am going to check for understanding and the application of the following items:

A. Give me the top 3 reasons why Southerners left the U.S.A? What do you think was the FOCUS behind Southern Succession according to the article and the South Carolina Document (see below)?

B. 


  • List the reasons for South Carolina's secession.
  • What was the principal constitutional foundation for South Carolina's proposed abandonment of the Union?
  • To what extent was South Carolina's reasoning consistent with historical precedent and constitutional principles? Explain.
  • How did South Carolina deal with the North's moral arguments against slavery?
  • One well-known general interpretation of U.S. history, called the consensus theory, asserts that America's past has been characterized primarily by agreement or consensus and that real conflict between classes, sections, and interest groups has been minimal. What implication does the controversy surrounding South Carolina's secession have for the consensus theory? Is the evidence sufficient to sustain or refute the theory? Why or why not? 

    • 3. Causes of the American Civil War Resources:
    Causes of the War - TeachingHistory.org
    The Crash Course Video with John Green on "The Election of 1860 and Disunion" + Question "What is the turning point leading up to the American Civil War? (based off the video)"

    4. American Civil War Resources:
    -Fort Sumner Falls
    -The Civil War Slideshow
    -A huge collection of resources on nearly every topic on the Civil War
    -Primary Sources from the Library of Congress
    -Civil War Battles and Primary Sources - Civil War Trust Organization
    -Primary Sources - Maps, Confederates and Union transcripts
    -The 10 costliest battles of the American Civil War
    -Important Women in the American Civil War
    -Battle Summaries

    Homework:
    1. Due by FRIDAY and it WILL TAKE YOU 2 NIGHTS TO COMPLETE THIS!!! 
    - Please read Chapter 11 - Section 1 - The Civil War Begins (pages 338-341 Stop at BULL RUN) and create a two - column chart (one side says "BIG THEMES" and the other side says "DETAILS" - I WANT YOU TO FILL OUT THE "DETAILS" section tonight, we will fill out the "BIG THEMES" together in class on Friday.  You also need to complete the first  page and a half of the handout titled The Civil War Begins, especially "Lincoln's Issue" and "Jefferson Davis' Dilemma."
    ___________________________________________________
    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?
    -How was the Cold War Foreign Policy of the 1970's and 1980's different for Americans then the 1950's and 1960's?
    -Is the Cold War still going on? How?
    -Did America learn foreign policy lessons from The Vietnam Conflict?

    Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, The Vietnam Conflict

    1. Mini-Projects are due. I want to hear about what you all did....any volunteers to share their American's Cold War Foreign Policy of the 1970's and 1980's? Struggles you all may have had?

    2. Sharing is caring, SO.....Go to at least 2 different students' projects and WRITE A REVIEW/CRITIQUE - based off the Rubric - focus on the clarity, purpose, visuals, voice, and summaries of their project/timeline/events they chose. Your reviews should be written on Google Classroom and make sure you put a + symbol in front of their name so that they get a direct email as well. 

     3. Based off your own project, and the review of at least two other projects, please WRITE A TWO-COLUMN NOTE chart of what you learned with details about the Cold War in the 1970's and 1980's in the right hand column and then summarize the KEY IDEAS/MAIN POINT/THEMES of these details on the left hand column. 

    4. Cold War Resources:
    Homework:
    1. Just work on your Blizzard Bags for U.S. History II  on How Is Burlington Governed and Town Meetings is DUE ON JUNE 1ST. 

    ______________________________________________________
    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, 1990's Decade, 1990's TV, 1990's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

    1. I want your GROOVE SHARK LINK to your own playlist shared on this Google Document.

    -Your directions yesterday were to go to Groveshark.com and create a FREE ACCOUNT.  Your job will be to go an research music of the 1990's and use Groove-shark to put together YOUR OWN MUSIC LIST - you may NOT USE any of the songs on the original grooveshark I shared with you (see 1990's Groove shark Playlist).  You MUST create 4 categories (using a Google Documents) and have at least 4 songs in each category.  Then pick the category you LIKE THE MOST and write an argument as to why the category YOU LIKED THE MOST was the BEST music of the 1990's. You need to be persuasive and convince me that your category of 1990's music would be the best.

    2. Light versus Heavy Rap and Hip-Hop Music of the 1990's

    3. Early events and concerns will be explored in the National Geographic Series "The Decade that Made Us - 1990's"

    4. 1990's Resources:
    -What happened in the 1990's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.

    Homework:
    1. Your music assignment is due TONIGHT (Thursday) by MIDNIGHT. This will be counted as a TEST GRADE so please make sure you follow the directions carefully and complete the work I specifically ask for. Here is your MUSIC OF THE 1990's and Reflection

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    Wednesday, April 29, 2015

    Day 142 - Wednesday

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

    Essential Questions:
    -Was slavery a humane or evil institution?
    -What military lessons can we learn from the fighting in the American Civil War?
    -How and why did President Lincoln's position on slavery, race, and emancipation change over time?
    -Was the American Civil War worth it's costs? 

    Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Abraham Lincoln's Dilemma, Secession, Anaconda Plan, The Confederate Army of the United States vs. The Union Army, Key Battles/Turning Points

    1. A quick review of what lead to the Southern States to seceeded from the Union using pages 330-331 in your textbook, The Civil War Trust Group gives a few reasons. Give me the top 3 reasons why Southerners left the U.S.A? What do you think was the FOCUS behind Southern Succession according to the article and the South Carolina Document (see below)?

    2. Here is a Primary Source on South Carolina Secession, please answer the 5 questions below:
  • List the reasons for South Carolina's secession.
  • What was the principal constitutional foundation for South Carolina's proposed abandonment of the Union?
  • To what extent was South Carolina's reasoning consistent with historical precedent and constitutional principles? Explain.
  • How did South Carolina deal with the North's moral arguments against slavery?
  • One well-known general interpretation of U.S. history, called the consensus theory, asserts that America's past has been characterized primarily by agreement or consensus and that real conflict between classes, sections, and interest groups has been minimal. What implication does the controversy surrounding South Carolina's secession have for the consensus theory? Is the evidence sufficient to sustain or refute the theory? Why or why not? 

    • 3. Causes of the American Civil War Resources:
    Causes of the War - TeachingHistory.org
    The Crash Course Video with John Green on "The Election of 1860 and Disunion" + Question "What is the turning point leading up to the American Civil War? (based off the video)"

    American Civil War Resources:
    -Fort Sumner Falls
    -The Civil War Slideshow
    -A huge collection of resources on nearly every topic on the Civil War
    -Primary Sources from the Library of Congress
    -Civil War Battles and Primary Sources - Civil War Trust Organization
    -Primary Sources - Maps, Confederates and Union transcripts
    -The 10 costliest battles of the American Civil War
    -Important Women in the American Civil War
    -Battle Summaries

    Homework:
    1. Due by FRIDAY and it WILL TAKE YOU 2 NIGHTS TO COMPLETE THIS!!! 
    - Please read Chapter 11 - Section 1 - The Civil War Begins (pages 338-341 Stop at BULL RUN) and create a two - column chart (one side says "BIG THEMES" and the other side says "DETAILS" - I WANT YOU TO FILL OUT THE "DETAILS" section tonight, we will fill out the "BIG THEMES" together in class on Thursday.  You also need to complete the first  page and a half of the handout titled The Civil War Begins, especially "Lincoln's Issue" and "Jefferson Davis' Dilemma."
    ___________________________________________________
    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?
    -Did America learn foreign policy lessons from the Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis?

    Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, The Vietnam Conflict

    1. Student's BIG Assignment this week - America's Cold War Foreign Policy of the 1970's and 1980's. 
    A. Here is a Cold War Timeline that will help you get started. Each year has a series of Cold War Events, but make sure your focus is only on the 1970's and 1980's!
    B. Research America's Major Cold Foreign Policy Events - Textbook and BHS Library Databases only! (Cite your Sources in Chicago Style Format)
    C. CREATE A TIMELINE - You must have a total of 10 events in chronological order! 
    D. You must narrate each of these 10 events (think a large and detailed paragraph) and include at least 2 visual representations for EACH OF THE 10 EVENTS. 
    E. CREATE A PODCAST/TED TALK, which includes your narration and images - (Recommended Apps include I-Movie, Shadow Puppet, Showme, or Youtube). 
    F. Podcast/Ted Talk, script, and Chicago-Style Format are all due by Thursday's Class. 

    2. Cold War Resources:
    Homework:
    1. See the Podcast/Ted-Talk assignment above or on Google Classroom. This mini-project is due before class on Thursday! Postcast/Ted-Talk Rubric is here. 

    2. Blizzard Bags for U.S. History II  on How Is Burlington Governed and Town Meetings is DUE ON JUNE 1ST. 

    ______________________________________________________
    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, 1990's Decade, 1990's TV, 1990's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

    1. Please go to Groveshark.com and create a FREE ACCOUNT.  Your job will be to go an research music of the 1990's and use Groove-shark to put together YOUR OWN MUSIC LIST - you may NOT USE any of the songs on the original grooveshark I shared with you (see 1990's Groove shark Playlist).  You MUST create 4 categories (using a Google Documents) and have at least 4 songs in each category.  Then pick the category you LIKE THE MOST and write an argument as to why the category YOU LIKED THE MOST was the BEST music of the 1990's. You need to be persuasive and convince me that your category of 1990's music would be the best.

    2. Early events and concerns will be explored in the National Geographic Series "The Decade that Made Us - 1990's"

    3. 1990's Resources:
    -What happened in the 1990's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.

    Homework:
    1. Your music assignment is due TOMORROW (Thursday) by MIDNIGHT. This will be counted as a TEST GRADE so please make sure you follow the directions carefully and complete the work I specifically ask for. Here is your MUSIC OF THE 1990's and Reflection

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    Tuesday, April 28, 2015

    Day 141 - Tuesday

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

    Essential Questions:
    -Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
    -Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
    -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, Popular Sovereignty, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, Stephen Douglas and Millard Fillmore's views on slavery.

    1. Using the last couple of pages (14-16) of the Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Please finish watching the History Channel's The President's video on the Presidents of American from 1848-1860 below.

     Presidents Zachary Taylor to Abraham Lincoln (1849-1865)
    -Periods 5 & 6 left off at James Buchanan at the 18:14 mark
    -Period 1 needs to start from the beginning. 

    2. Please Review The Election of 1860. + The Candidates of 1860 and then read pages 329-331 (start with "The Election of 1860 to the end of page 331) and answer the questions below:
    A. Identify the geographic region that supported each candidate.
    B. How did Abraham Lincoln's election affect the South?
    C. Describe how and why the South succeed and who/what shaped The Confederacy?
    D. Lincoln had a huge electoral college vote, but not as many popular votes. What does this tell you about the states he won?
    E. Analyze with a detailed paragraph - what is being done and why in the 1st political cartoon on The Candidates of 1860. 

    3. Causes of the American Civil War Resources:
    Causes of the War - TeachingHistory.org
    The Crash Course Video with John Green on "The Election of 1860 and Disunion" + Question "What is the turning point leading up to the American Civil War? (based off the video)"

    Homework:
    1. If you did not finish the Review The Election of 1860. + The Candidates of 1860 and then read pages 329-331 (start with "The Election of 1860 to the end of page 331) and answer the questions below - then please finish for HW. 
    A. Identify the geographic region that supported each candidate.
    B. How did Abraham Lincoln's election affect the South?
    C. Describe how and why the South succeed and who/what shaped The Confederacy?
    D. Lincoln had a huge electoral college vote, but not as many popular votes. What does this tell you about the states he won?
    E. Analyze with a detailed paragraph - what is being done and why in the 1st political cartoon on The Candidates of 1860. 

     2. Please write a reflection of ONE paragraph on Google Classroom that illustrates WHICH PRESIDENT is most responsible for starting the American Civil War and why.  
    ___________________________________________________
    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?
    -Did America learn foreign policy lessons from the Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis?

    Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, The Vietnam Conflict

    1. We will very quickly have a conversation and evaluate Lyndon B. Johnson's Foreign Policy using the below links.(10 minutes total time!)
    A. The State.gov - LBJ's Cold War FP
    B. The Cold War Museum - LBJ's Cold War FP
     *We will discuss the contents of LBJ's foreign policy and the effectiveness of it. 

    2. Student's BIG Assignment this week - American's Cold War Foreign Policy of the 1970's and 1980's. 
    A. Here is a Cold War Timeline that will help you get started. Each year has a series of Cold War Events, but make sure your focus is only on the 1970's and 1980's!
    B. Research America's Major Cold Foreign Policy Events - Textbook and BHS Library Databases only! (Cite your Sources in Chicago Style Format)
    C. CREATE A TIMELINE - You must have a total of 10 events in chronological order! 
    D. You must narrate each of these 10 events (think a large and detailed paragraph) and include at least 2 visual representations for EACH OF THE 10 EVENTS. 
    E. CREATE A PODCAST/TED TALK, which includes your narration and images - (Recommended Apps include I-Movie, Shadow Puppet, Showme, or Youtube). 
    F. Podcast/Ted Talk, script, and Chicago-Style Format are all due by Thursday's Class. 

    3. Cold War Resources:
    Homework:
    1. See the Podcast/Ted-Talk assignment above or on Google Classroom. This mini-project is due before class on Thursday! Postcast/Ted-Talk Rubric is here. 

     2. Blizzard Bags for U.S. History II  on How Is Burlington Governed and Town Meetings is DUE ON JUNE 1ST. 

    ______________________________________________________
    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, 1990's Decade, 1990's TV, 1990's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

    1. Please read the background knowledge of The Gulf War, The Gulf War, and then watch the The Gulf War video below with Peter Jennings - which was a live-ABC broadcast on January 14, 1990. 


    2. Please ANSWER this question below on Google Classroom:
    "Why did George H. Bush fight the Persian Gulf War against Iraq and what were the outcomes of this war?"

    Early events and concerns will be explored in the National Geographic Series "The Decade that Made Us - 1990's"

    5. 1990's Resources:
    -What happened in the 1990's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.

    Homework:
    1. Your music assignment is due on Thursday by MIDNIGHT. This will take several nights of homework and will be counted as a Test grade so please make sure you follow the directions carefully and complete the work I specifically ask for. Here is your MUSIC OF THE 1990's and Reflection

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    Monday, April 27, 2015

    Day 140 - Welcome Back from April Break Monday!

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

    Essential Questions:
    -Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
    -Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
    -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, Popular Sovereignty, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, Stephen Douglas and Millard Fillmore's views on slavery.

    1. Reminder about Blizzard Bags for U.S. History I and did anyone start them over the break?
    -Slideshow to support you in the early stages and get you started on your understanding How to Vote in Burlington?

    2. Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Let's watch the History Channel's The President's video on the Presidents of American from 1848-1860, so go to pages 14-16.  

    3. The Birth of the Republican Party
    -What parties were getting weak?
    -Where did the Republican Party start? What did it stand for?
    -Presidential Election of 1856 - Who wins and why?
    -What is the trend in American National politics?

    4. Slavery and Succession
    -Please download, read, and answer the 4 questions on Dred Scott vs. Sanford
    -A. Why did the Dred Scott Decision and John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry INCREASE tensions between the North and South?

    B. How did slavery impact the U.S. political parties in 1860?

    C. Review the political cartoon on page 329 in your textbook - "A Political Race" and answer the 2 skill-builder questions.

    -



    7. Causes of the American Civil War Resources:
    Causes of the War - TeachingHistory.org
    The Crash Course Video with John Green on "The Election of 1860 and Disunion" + Question "What is the turning point leading up to the American Civil War? (based off the video)"

    Homework:
    1. Reflection - Write a reflection of ONE paragraph on Google Classroom that illustrates WHICH PRESIDENT is most responsible for starting the American Civil War and why.  
    ___________________________________________________
    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?
    -Did America learn foreign policy lessons from the Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis?

    Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, CIA covert missions, Bay of Pigs, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Berlin Wall Crisis

    1. Blizzard Bags for U.S. History II  reminder and did you get anything done over the break???
    -Slideshow to support you in the early stages and get you started on your understanding How Is Burlington Governed and Town Meetings. 

     2. Lyndon B. Johnson's Foreign Policy
    A. The State.gov - LBJ's Cold War FP
    B. The Cold War Museum - LBJ's Cold War FP
     *We will discuss the contents of LBJ's foreign policy and the effectiveness of it. 

    3. Student's BIG Assignment this week - American's Cold War Foreign Policy of the 1970's and 1980's. 
    A. Here is a Cold War Timeline that will help you get started. Each year has a series of Cold War Events, but make sure your focus is only on the 1970's and 1980's!
    B. Research America's Major Cold Foreign Policy Events - Textbook and BHS Library Databases only! (Cite your Sources in Chicago Style Format)
    C. CREATE A TIMELINE - You must have a total of 10 events in chronological order! 
    D. You must narrate each of these 10 events (think a large and detailed paragraph) and include at least 2 visual representations for EACH OF THE 10 EVENTS. 
    E. CREATE A PODCAST/TED TALK, which includes your narration and images - (Recommended Apps include I-Movie, Shadow Puppet, Showme, or Youtube). 
    F. Podcast/Ted Talk, script, and Chicago-Style Format are all due by Thursday's Class. 

    4. Cold War Resources:
    Homework:
    1. See the Podcast/Ted-Talk assignment above or on Google Classroom. This mini-project is due before class on Thursday!
    ______________________________________________________
    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, 1990's Decade, 1990's TV, 1990's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

    1. Introducing the 1990's - What was the 1990's really about? 

    2. The Hubble Telescope - Why an impact?
    -The Hubble Telescope 25 years later - NPR podcast and article

    3. Background knowledge of The Gulf War
    -Kickstart the 1990's - We will investigate the Hubble Telescope changing the way we see space.  How does this change Pop Culture?  - well....
    -Please watch The Gulf War video with Peter Jennings

    4. Early events and concerns will be explored in the National Geographic Series "The Decade that Made Us - 1990's"

    5. 1990's Resources:
    -What happened in the 1990's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.

    Homework:
    1. Your music assignment is due on Thursday by MIDNIGHT. This will take several nights of homework and will be counted as a Test grade so please make sure you follow the directions carefully and complete the work I specifically ask for. Here is your MUSIC OF THE 1990's and Reflection

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    Friday, April 17, 2015

    Day 139 - Friday

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

    Essential Questions:
    -Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
    -Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
    -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, Popular Sovereignty, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, Stephen Douglas and Millard Fillmore's views on slavery.

    1. Blizzard Bags for U.S. History I
    -Slideshow to support you in the early stages and get you started on your understanding How to Vote in Burlington?

    2. Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Let's watch the History Channel's The President's video on the Presidents of American from 1848-1860, so go to pages 14-16.  

    3. The Birth of the Republican Party
    -What parties were getting weak?
    -Where did the Republican Party start? What did it stand for?
    -Presidential Election of 1856 - Who wins and why?
    -What is the trend in American National politics?

    4. Slavery and Succession
    -Please download, read, and answer the 4 questions on Dred Scott vs. Sanford
    -A. Why did the Dred Scott Decision and John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry INCREASE tensions between the North and South?

    B. How did slavery impact the U.S. political parties in 1860?

    C. Review the political cartoon on page 329 in your textbook - "A Political Race" and answer the 2 skill-builder questions.

    -



    7. Causes of the American Civil War Resources:
    Causes of the War - TeachingHistory.org
    The Crash Course Video with John Green on "The Election of 1860 and Disunion" + Question "What is the turning point leading up to the American Civil War? (based off the video)"

    Homework:
    1. None, enjoy your Spring Break!
    ___________________________________________________
    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?
    -Did America learn foreign policy lessons from the Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis?

    Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, CIA covert missions, Bay of Pigs, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Berlin Wall Crisis

    1. Quiz on John F. Kennedy today

    2. Blizzard Bags for U.S. History II 
    -Slideshow to support you in the early stages and get you started on your understanding How Is Burlington Governed and Town Meetings. 

    3. JFK Assassination Resources:
    JFK and the single gunman question
    JFK Assassination from the JFK Library
    In-Depth Study and Historian who questions The Conspiracy - May be the most complete site I have seen on the JFK assassination.

    4. John F. Kennedy Resources:
    JFK Library - Life of Kennedy and a whole heck of lot more!
    Historic Speeches by JFK - JFK Library
    JFK Cabinet, Headlines, and more - Online database on Presidents
    JFK at a glance and his Domestic and Foreign policies - The Miller Center - University of Virginia
    JFK through photos - A photo walk of JFK through the Presidential Years

    5. Cold War Resources:
    Homework:
    1. None, enjoy your Spring Break!
    ______________________________________________________
    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, 1990's Decade, 1990's TV, 1990's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

    1. Review the End of the 1980's Slideshow - How did the Cold War "cool down" in the 1980's?
    Write a summarization of the 1980's and what you liked most about the decade and what you liked least about the decade. What surprised you the most? Would you want to have been a young adult in this decade, why or why not? Did you all post to Google Classroom?

    2. Introducing the 1990's - We will play Trivia and listen to 1990's music.
    -1990's Groove shark Playlist 
    -1990's Absurd Trivia

    3. 1990's Resources:
    -Introducing the 1990's
    -What happened in the 1990's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.

    Homework:
    1. Please review the 1990's resources above (especially the 1990's Slideshow) and post a list of topics you want to cover and would like to explore in more depth and details on Google Classroom. By 2:30pm PLEASE because I have to set this up early in the April Break!

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    Thursday, April 16, 2015

    Day 138 - Thursday

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

    Essential Questions:
    -Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
    -Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
    -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, Popular Sovereignty, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, Stephen Douglas and Millard Fillmore's views on slavery.

    1. Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Let's review Kansas Nebraska Act and Bleeding Kansas
    -Interactive Map on the Kansas-Nebraska Act
    -Kansas-Nebraska Act - 1854 - Documents.org

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    3. -Primary Source Document #1 on the Kansas-Nebraska Act - Author? Who is the intended audience and what is it's purpose?

    -Primary Source Document #2 on the Kansas-Nebraska Act - Author? Who is the intended audience and what is it's purpose?

    -Comparing and Contrasting the political views of Two Illinois Politicians - Students will split into to groups.

    4. Bleeding Kansas
    -Map of Bleeding Kansas
    -Bleeding Kansas Article
    -Primary Sources on Bleeding Kansas

    5. Causes of the American Civil War Resources:
    Events that Triggered the American Civil War - CivilWar.org
    Causes of the War - TeachingHistory.org
    The Crash Course Video with John Green on "The Election of 1860 and Disunion" + Question "What is the turning point leading up to the American Civil War? (based off the video)"

    Homework:
    1. Please complete pages 10-13 on the Causes of the American Civil War Packet. 
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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?
    -Did America learn foreign policy lessons from the Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis?

    Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, CIA covert missions, Bay of Pigs, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Berlin Wall Crisis

    1. John F. Kennedy Assassination
    -John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (lots of audio and videos on the right-hand side)
    -In-Depth Study and Historian who questions The Conspiracy - May be the most complete site I have seen on the JFK assassination

    2. DEBATE TODAY - Here is the format:
    Debate Question:Was JFK assassinated by a single gunman?

    -Team preparation (Five minutes to discuss and manage the collective arguments and the evidence you will use to support your arguments)

    OPENING STATEMENTS with your arguments: (1 minute EACH)
    1. Team  A STARTS - Single Gunman (Oswald)
    2. Team B  (Conspiracy Theory)


    Phase 2 - The CROSS DEBATE: 15 minutes of Open Debate (TOTAL) - One student speaks at a time and the other team has to listen.  No one can dominate or speak for more than 30 seconds at a time.

    1. Team B begins their major argument (focus on defense)
    2. Team A counter-attacks (focus on offense/keep the pressure on)

    CLOSING DEBATE: (1-2 MINUTES EACH) One team speaks at a time to give their final statements to sway the decision of the Debate Judge (Mr. Parkin).  You may use this time to counterattack any arguments the other team made.
    1. Team B - Starts
    2. Team A - Finishes

    4. JFK Assassination Resources:
    JFK and the single gunman question
    JFK Assassination from the JFK Library
    In-Depth Study and Historian who questions The Conspiracy - May be the most complete site I have seen on the JFK assassination.

    5. John F. Kennedy Resources:
    JFK Library - Life of Kennedy and a whole heck of lot more!
    Historic Speeches by JFK - JFK Library
    JFK Cabinet, Headlines, and more - Online database on Presidents
    JFK at a glance and his Domestic and Foreign policies - The Miller Center - University of Virginia
    JFK through photos - A photo walk of JFK through the Presidential Years

    6. Cold War Resources:
    Homework:
    1. Study for a Quiz on John F. Kennedy - Use the Textbook - Chapter 28 and the resources I have provided you on the blog with.
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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, 1990's Decade, 1990's TV, 1990's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

    1. review the End of the 1980's Slideshow - How did the Cold War "cool down" in the 1980's?
    Write a summarization of the 1980's and what you liked most about the decade and what you liked least about the decade. What surprised you the most? Would you want to have been a young adult in this decade, why or why not? Did you all post to Google Classroom?

    2. Introducing the 1990's - We will play Trivia and listen to 1990's music.
    -1990's Groove shark Playlist 
    -1990's Absurd Trivia

    3. 1990's Resources:
    -Introducing the 1990's
    -What happened in the 1990's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.

    Homework:
    1. Please review the 1990's resources above (especially the 1990's Slideshow) and post a list of topics you want to cover and would like to explore in more depth and details on Google Classroom. 

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