U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:
-Who were the heroes and the losers of the American Civil War?
-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. Teacher Appreciation Week - Write an original song, poem, note, short letter as a way to say "Thanks" or that you "Appreciate" a teacher at Burlington High School for their efforts to help you grow as an individual, as a student, and motivated you when you needed it, or did something really fun to create a terrific classroom experience. The idea is that you can recognize, honor, and respect a teacher you value. Compare them to a 1607-1865 legend that we have studied or was part of the historical experience. You may use a historical quote to support the idea you are trying to convey, or even think of it as a mad-lib activity, but YOU NEED TO find a way to slide in an historical figure. The mantra is
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Mr. Hughes
2. We will continue to study and examine the Civil War Slideshow to review the strategies, leadership, problems and battles as the American Civil War develops.
3. 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. Please make sure you complete pages 3, 4, and 5 on the Review Guide and The American Civil War Battles Sheet by TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY evening at 11:59pm).
2. Please continue to work on your 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?
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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?
-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. Teacher Appreciation Week - Write an original song, poem, note, short letter as a way to say "Thanks" or that you "Appreciate" a teacher at Burlington High School for their efforts to help you grow as an individual, as a student, and motivated you when you needed it, or did something really fun to create a terrific classroom experience. The idea is that you can recognize, honor, and respect a teacher you value. Compare them to a 1900 to 1989 legend that we have studied or was part of the historical experience. You may use a historical quote to support the idea you are trying to convey, or even think of it as a mad-lib activity, but YOU NEED TO find a way to slide in an historical figure. The mantra is
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Mr. Hughes
2. Please use the rest of the period to read and review The Vietnam War, Part I: The Early Years and Escalation by Alan Taylor and the 46 photographs
-Who's perspective are the photographs from? How do you know this?
-Pick ONE photograph and tell me in your own words how it represents "The Vietnam Conflict"?
-What is the MAIN IDEA of this article by The Atlantic?
-What other ways could Americans have changed the course of the The Vietnam Conflict?
-Would you recommend this article? Why? Why not?
3. 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
4. Vietnam Resource:
Vietnam War Overview found on Digital History.
Read and review Chapter 30 in your Textbook pages 936-971
The Beginning of the Vietnam War
PBS - The Vietnam Battlefield
Digital History - The Vietnam Overview
Vietnam Slideshow
Geneva Conference - Vietnamese and American Perspectives
Vietnam Political Cartoon Analysis
What were America's options in Vietnam
The Vietnam War 1965-1975 - America's Ordeal
Anti-Vietnam Movement Activity
Fall of Saigon Slideshow
Homework:
1.Due - Friday!!! Please READ the Geneva Conference - Looking at the Vietnamese and American Perspectives. I would like you to create a TWO-COLUMN chart on EACH side of the perspectives (One Vietnamese, and one American) with the RIGHT SIDE being the DETAILS/DEVELOPMENTS, and the LEFT side you illustrating your comprehension/understanding of the BIG IDEAS. There are some guiding questions at the beginning of this document that should help direct you to the details/developments you need to look for as you read BOTH PERSPECTIVES.
2. Continue to work on your Blizzard Bags for U.S. History II on How Is Burlington Governed and Town Meetings is DUE ON JUNE 1ST.
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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. Teacher Appreciation Week - Write an original song, poem, note, short letter as a way to say "Thanks" or that you "Appreciate" a teacher at Burlington High School for their efforts to help you grow as an individual, student, motivated you when you needed it, or did something really fun to create a terrific classroom experience. The idea is that you can recognize, honor, and respect a teacher you value. Compare them to a 1970's to 1999 legend that we have studied or was part of the pop culture. You may use a historical quote to support the idea you are trying to convey, or even think of it as a mad-lib activity, but YOU NEED TO find a way to slide in an historical figure. The mantra is
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Mr. Hughes
2. We will continue to examine William Jefferson Clinton Presidency and the scandal that rocked his world:
-WJC and scandals slideshow
-PBS The American Experience "It all Began with Hope...Clinton" Movie Clips
-The Starr Report
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.
-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. Please begin researching and picking your topic on your FINAL RESEARCH EXHIBIT PROJECT for Modern America.
-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. Teacher Appreciation Week - Write an original song, poem, note, short letter as a way to say "Thanks" or that you "Appreciate" a teacher at Burlington High School for their efforts to help you grow as an individual, as a student, and motivated you when you needed it, or did something really fun to create a terrific classroom experience. The idea is that you can recognize, honor, and respect a teacher you value. Compare them to a 1607-1865 legend that we have studied or was part of the historical experience. You may use a historical quote to support the idea you are trying to convey, or even think of it as a mad-lib activity, but YOU NEED TO find a way to slide in an historical figure. The mantra is
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Mr. Hughes
2. We will continue to study and examine the Civil War Slideshow to review the strategies, leadership, problems and battles as the American Civil War develops.
3. American Civil War Resources:
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Mr. Hughes
2. We will continue to study and examine the Civil War Slideshow to review the strategies, leadership, problems and battles as the American Civil War develops.
3. 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
-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:
2. Please continue to work on your 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?
___________________________________________________
Essential Questions:
-How was the Cold War Foreign Policy of the 1970's and 1980's different for Americans then the 1950's and 1960's?
-Did America learn foreign policy lessons from The Vietnam Conflict?
Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, The Vietnam Conflict
1. Teacher Appreciation Week - Write an original song, poem, note, short letter as a way to say "Thanks" or that you "Appreciate" a teacher at Burlington High School for their efforts to help you grow as an individual, as a student, and motivated you when you needed it, or did something really fun to create a terrific classroom experience. The idea is that you can recognize, honor, and respect a teacher you value. Compare them to a 1900 to 1989 legend that we have studied or was part of the historical experience. You may use a historical quote to support the idea you are trying to convey, or even think of it as a mad-lib activity, but YOU NEED TO find a way to slide in an historical figure. The mantra is
2. Please use the rest of the period to read and review The Vietnam War, Part I: The Early Years and Escalation by Alan Taylor and the 46 photographs
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Mr. Hughes2. Please use the rest of the period to read and review The Vietnam War, Part I: The Early Years and Escalation by Alan Taylor and the 46 photographs
-Who's perspective are the photographs from? How do you know this?
-Pick ONE photograph and tell me in your own words how it represents "The Vietnam Conflict"?
-What is the MAIN IDEA of this article by The Atlantic?
-What other ways could Americans have changed the course of the The Vietnam Conflict?
-Would you recommend this article? Why? Why not?
3. Cold War Resources:
-Pick ONE photograph and tell me in your own words how it represents "The Vietnam Conflict"?
-What is the MAIN IDEA of this article by The Atlantic?
-What other ways could Americans have changed the course of the The Vietnam Conflict?
-Would you recommend this article? Why? Why not?
3. Cold War Resources:
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
4. Vietnam Resource:
Vietnam War Overview found on Digital History.
Read and review Chapter 30 in your Textbook pages 936-971
The Beginning of the Vietnam War
PBS - The Vietnam Battlefield
Digital History - The Vietnam Overview
Vietnam Slideshow
Geneva Conference - Vietnamese and American Perspectives
Vietnam Political Cartoon Analysis
What were America's options in Vietnam
The Vietnam War 1965-1975 - America's Ordeal
Anti-Vietnam Movement Activity
Fall of Saigon Slideshow
Homework:
1.Due - Friday!!! Please READ the Geneva Conference - Looking at the Vietnamese and American Perspectives. I would like you to create a TWO-COLUMN chart on EACH side of the perspectives (One Vietnamese, and one American) with the RIGHT SIDE being the DETAILS/DEVELOPMENTS, and the LEFT side you illustrating your comprehension/understanding of the BIG IDEAS. There are some guiding questions at the beginning of this document that should help direct you to the details/developments you need to look for as you read BOTH PERSPECTIVES.2. Continue to work on your Blizzard Bags for U.S. History II on How Is Burlington Governed and Town Meetings is DUE ON JUNE 1ST.
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1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
1. Teacher Appreciation Week - Write an original song, poem, note, short letter as a way to say "Thanks" or that you "Appreciate" a teacher at Burlington High School for their efforts to help you grow as an individual, student, motivated you when you needed it, or did something really fun to create a terrific classroom experience. The idea is that you can recognize, honor, and respect a teacher you value. Compare them to a 1970's to 1999 legend that we have studied or was part of the pop culture. You may use a historical quote to support the idea you are trying to convey, or even think of it as a mad-lib activity, but YOU NEED TO find a way to slide in an historical figure. The mantra is
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Mr. Hughes
-WJC and scandals slideshow
-PBS The American Experience "It all Began with Hope...Clinton" Movie Clips
-The Starr Report
-1990's Slideshow
-1990's Groove shark Playlist
-1990's Absurd Trivia
-End of the Cold War
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