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
-Lincoln-Douglas Debates - watch the quick clip on the Lincoln-Douglas Debates Video, START AT THE 1:58 MARK
-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.
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7. 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. 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.
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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. 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:
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
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2 1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow
Homework:
1. See the Podcast/Ted-Talk assignment above or on Google Classroom. This mini-project is due before class on Thursday!
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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. 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.
-History of the 1990's - Timeline
-1990's Slideshow
-1990's Groove shark Playlist
-1990's Absurd Trivia
-End of the Cold War
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
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.
-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?
-Please download, read, and answer the 4 questions on Dred Scott vs. Sanford
-Lincoln-Douglas Debates - watch the quick clip on the Lincoln-Douglas Debates Video, START AT THE 1:58 MARK
-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:
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:
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Essential Questions:
-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.
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)
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:
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
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2 1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow
1. See the Podcast/Ted-Talk assignment above or on Google Classroom. This mini-project is due before class on Thursday!
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1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
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
-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"
-1990's Slideshow
-1990's Groove shark Playlist
-1990's Absurd Trivia
-End of the Cold War
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