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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Day 162 - Thursday

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 Individual Civil War Topic Study  of mini-student-led topics on the American Civil War are going to be presented and finished today. Have fun, be passionate, and enjoy the student choices that hopefully engage us all. 

2. American Civil War Resources:
1. None, enjoy the evening and just make sure you do NOT forget your Blizzard Bags for U.S. History I rare due in 4 days. 
-How to Vote in Burlington?
-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. Why1968 and the Tet Offensive triggers many of the protests in America?  We will finish our examination of the effects of the Tet Offensive and why 1968 becomes the pivotal year in the Vietnam War. 

2. I need 6 groups of 3 students each please for our Anti-War Protest Activity - Please download The Vietnam Anti-War Documents to Analyse
A. Please summarize, discuss, and present to your other classmates - Everyone needs to fill out pages 17 & 18 on this packet of protest. 

-Bob Dylan Group - Page 5
-Kent State Group - Page 8 
-Muhammad Ali - Page 11
-Mai Lai Massacre - Page Page 13
-Students for Democratic Society (SDS) - Page 15
-Self-Immolation - Mr. Parkin's Doc

3. More Anti-War Protest Resources:
Anti-War Protest Documents in the Seattle, WA area


-Protest Back Home and then Vietnam Veterans reactions to these protests (very short videos). 

4. We will begin working on and completing The Vietnam War 1965-1975 - America's Ordeal tonight and tomorrow in class. 

5. The End of the Vietnam War - We will explore the Fall of Saigon Slideshow.

6. 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

7. Vietnam Resources:
Why we went to war in Vietnam?
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 Overview 1964 - 1968
The Vietnam War 1965-1975 - America's Ordeal
Anti-Vietnam Movement Activity
Fall of Saigon Slideshow

Homework:
1. Please read pages 5-9 on The Vietnam War 1965-1975 - America's Ordeal and complete questions #9-12 on the back. The rest will be completed in class tomorrow - so we will post on Google Classroom at the end of class tomorrow.

2. Please organize all your notes on The Vietnam War so that you will be prepared to take a test this week on Friday. 

3. Please remember Blizzard Bags for U.S. History II  on How Is Burlington Governed and Town Meetings is DUE ON JUNE 1ST - ONLY 4 days away!

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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. Two seniors still OWE ME the Research Exhibit Projects and must complete them - See the Homework below.   

Homework:
1. A couple of you guys owe me Final Projects and RE-DO's.  Please make sure you get the projects to me - Kyle on Obligation Day Wednesday and Zaeda on Final Exam Senior Day Period 7.  Remember we are meeting on these days as well for a summative assessment. 

2. Congratulations Seniors and YOU DID A GREAT JOB!

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