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. The 3 Sectional Theaters of War - The North, The South, and The East will PRESENT THEIR CASE STUDIES to their classmates today for 10 minutes EACH.
2. Tasks for each sections:
A. Each section will create a timeline of the major battles and events that took place in theater perspective theater from 1861 to 1865.
B. Each section will decide the 3 most important battles, events, or political situations within their theater.
C. You will need 3 primary sources (eye witness accounts, letters from soldiers, laws, photographs, political cartoons from 1861-1865).
D. Please focus this mini-project on the SO WHAT FACTOR - meaning why does this battle/event really matter? How does this battle/event IMPACT THE COURSE OF THE WAR or OUTCOME OF THE WAR? You need to look at the perspective of the entire war and how and if your battle/event really matters.
E. Visuals and audio by CREDIBLE SOURCE (not student projects from somewhere else) are STRONGLY recommended!
F. Presentation of your case studies is DUE MONDAY, MAY 11TH. No more than 10 minutes to present your material and pitch it to us why it really matters.
G. A debate will follow up on Wednesday, May 13th - "Which theater of the American Civil War was MOST IMPORTANT in determining the outcome of the American Civil War?"
3. American Civil War Resources:
-Fort Sumner Falls
- 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. Prepare and manage your DEBATE for WEDNESDAY. So please create a NEW GOOGLE DOC, share it with me and your team-mates ONLY as editors and begin coming up with your strongest arguments and defense for the question: "Which theater of the American Civil War was MOST IMPORTANT in determining the outcome of the American Civil War?"
2. Tips/Resources for Debating:
Debating Matters - Debates + Top tips for Teenagers
Debate Tips and Tricks - A Varsity Debate Team
3. 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. Let's finish up our group activity and observations of photographs from The Vietnam War, Part I: The Early Years and Escalation by Alan Taylor and the 46 photographs
In smaller groups and be able to present to the entire group:
-Share all of your photographs that you guys enjoyed reviewing
-Pick ONE photograph as a group - Everyone needs to double-check with other groups so there is no overlap of studying the same photograph.
-Who's perspective are the photographs from? How do you know this?
-How does this image represent a war? Think about symbolism/imagery.
-How it represents "The Vietnam Conflict"?
-Why would you recommend this photograph as an accurate historical document to teach the Vietnam Conflict?
Recap and as an entire class class:
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?
2. 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.
3. Vietnam Slideshow - We will focus on 1956-1966.
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
5. Vietnam Resources:
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
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. MONDAY, MAY 11TH is the Burlington Town Meeting that you should go to and take notes on for your Blizzard Bags (see below).
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. Topics for your Final Research Project are DUE TODAY! I need to approve them, so bring in your form that I passed out last week or print out a copy from the Google Doc I shared with you.
2. 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 work on managing and executing your FINAL RESEARCH EXHIBIT PROJECT for Modern America. You only have 10 DAYS LEFT until you present!
-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. The 3 Sectional Theaters of War - The North, The South, and The East will PRESENT THEIR CASE STUDIES to their classmates today for 10 minutes EACH.
2. Tasks for each sections:
A. Each section will create a timeline of the major battles and events that took place in theater perspective theater from 1861 to 1865.
B. Each section will decide the 3 most important battles, events, or political situations within their theater.
C. You will need 3 primary sources (eye witness accounts, letters from soldiers, laws, photographs, political cartoons from 1861-1865).
D. Please focus this mini-project on the SO WHAT FACTOR - meaning why does this battle/event really matter? How does this battle/event IMPACT THE COURSE OF THE WAR or OUTCOME OF THE WAR? You need to look at the perspective of the entire war and how and if your battle/event really matters.
E. Visuals and audio by CREDIBLE SOURCE (not student projects from somewhere else) are STRONGLY recommended!
F. Presentation of your case studies is DUE MONDAY, MAY 11TH. No more than 10 minutes to present your material and pitch it to us why it really matters.
G. A debate will follow up on Wednesday, May 13th - "Which theater of the American Civil War was MOST IMPORTANT in determining the outcome of the American Civil War?"
3. American Civil War Resources:
2. Tasks for each sections:
A. Each section will create a timeline of the major battles and events that took place in theater perspective theater from 1861 to 1865.
B. Each section will decide the 3 most important battles, events, or political situations within their theater.
C. You will need 3 primary sources (eye witness accounts, letters from soldiers, laws, photographs, political cartoons from 1861-1865).
D. Please focus this mini-project on the SO WHAT FACTOR - meaning why does this battle/event really matter? How does this battle/event IMPACT THE COURSE OF THE WAR or OUTCOME OF THE WAR? You need to look at the perspective of the entire war and how and if your battle/event really matters.
E. Visuals and audio by CREDIBLE SOURCE (not student projects from somewhere else) are STRONGLY recommended!
F. Presentation of your case studies is DUE MONDAY, MAY 11TH. No more than 10 minutes to present your material and pitch it to us why it really matters.
G. A debate will follow up on Wednesday, May 13th - "Which theater of the American Civil War was MOST IMPORTANT in determining the outcome of the American Civil War?"
3. American Civil War Resources:
-Fort Sumner Falls
- 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
- 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. Tips/Resources for Debating:
Debating Matters - Debates + Top tips for Teenagers
Debate Tips and Tricks - A Varsity Debate Team
3. 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. Let's finish up our group activity and observations of photographs from The Vietnam War, Part I: The Early Years and Escalation by Alan Taylor and the 46 photographs
In smaller groups and be able to present to the entire group:
-Share all of your photographs that you guys enjoyed reviewing
-Pick ONE photograph as a group - Everyone needs to double-check with other groups so there is no overlap of studying the same photograph.
In smaller groups and be able to present to the entire group:
-Share all of your photographs that you guys enjoyed reviewing
-Pick ONE photograph as a group - Everyone needs to double-check with other groups so there is no overlap of studying the same photograph.
-Who's perspective are the photographs from? How do you know this?
-How does this image represent a war? Think about symbolism/imagery.
-How it represents "The Vietnam Conflict"?
-Why would you recommend this photograph as an accurate historical document to teach the Vietnam Conflict?
Recap and as an entire class class:
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?
2. 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.
3. Vietnam Slideshow - We will focus on 1956-1966.
4. Cold War Resources:
-How does this image represent a war? Think about symbolism/imagery.
-How it represents "The Vietnam Conflict"?
-Why would you recommend this photograph as an accurate historical document to teach the Vietnam Conflict?
Recap and as an entire class class:
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?
2. 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.
3. Vietnam Slideshow - We will focus on 1956-1966.
4. 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
5. Vietnam Resources:
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
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. MONDAY, MAY 11TH is the Burlington Town Meeting that you should go to and take notes on for your Blizzard Bags (see below).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.
______________________________________________________
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
1. Topics for your Final Research Project are DUE TODAY! I need to approve them, so bring in your form that I passed out last week or print out a copy from the Google Doc I shared with you.
2. 1990's Resources:
-1990's Slideshow
-1990's Groove shark Playlist
-1990's Absurd Trivia
-End of the Cold War
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