Day 41 - Friday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Patriotism, Dawn of the Revolution, Propaganda, Revolution

1. We are in the back of the Library to continue our research and I WILL also definitely be collecting your binder today.

2. American Revolutionary Battle Sheet and you should have an idea of what Battle Campaigns you will be covering on your Projects.  You may feel free to use textbook pages 113-121 to complete on your own if student presentations do not sufficient help you understand the how's and why's of these battles, however they MUST be completed either on your own or when presentations begin next Wednesday, November 4th.

3. Resources/Handouts:
-Causes of the American Revolution slideshow
- A Timeline and Key Terms
-Interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence
-Declaration of Independence short movie
-Should We have Declared Independence?
-Early Battles in the American Revolution
-Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook)

Homework: 
1. You should be in full swing for your project and each group needs to go to the Google Folder to continue working on your OUTLINE and WORKS CITED PAGE for your Period on the American Revolution War Project.  Use my checklist as a way to assign tasks and create deadlines.  Your ability to be SUPER ORGANIZED will directly impact your success on this major project.  Projects are worth 2x a test grade. YOU SHOULD CONTINUE researching day and night until the DUE DATE OF WEDNESDAY, November 4th AT 7:30am.  Your project is due in 5 days from now!

2. You should definitely use the Critical Periods in the American Revolution slideshow as a MAJOR RESOURCE to help you understand the sequence and major themes of the War for Independence. Please review the topics/battles you will have a project on starting tomorrow = American Revolutionary Battle Sheet.  Feel free to use textbook pages 113-121 to review the battles before you pick your groups.  You should go to Google Classroom to see the work.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Historical thinking methods, evaluating sources, Thinking like an historian, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), The Beginning of the Progressive Era

1. We left off on slide #18 on WWI Entry Slideshow - Why propaganda in American newspapers and the media?  Is there a common thread you see in this propaganda?  Do you think it effectively changed American's viewpoints about the Central Powers?

2. I WILL be checking binders today!

3. In a jigsaw activity, students will each be assigned to a specific section of last night's homework on Chapter 19 - Section 3 - The War at Home - pages 594-601.  There were 4 major headings that you saw in this reading and you and a small group will be assigned one of these major concepts from The War at Home.  Once you get into your small group you should use your Top-Down-Webs and the pages above to have a small group conversation about your topic and become the EXPERT GROUP. All experts will be asked to TEACH the other groups about your specific topic. How does America mobilize for WWI?  How supportive of the war effort were Americans during WWI? How did WWI change America? 

4. Trench Warfare will be explained and examined for a few minutes.
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

5. We will be watching on Monday and Tuesday -> World War I Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days, this would be the one to watch!



6. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. None, enjoy the weekend!
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. We are in the Library today and through the early part of next week.  Please update your "NATO - Student Folder 2015" with OUTLINES and an active WORKS CITED page. You should continue your research on your recent NATO mission (1992 to present day) that you will need to pick in class today.
-You must have a basic outline on who is involved?
-How long have they been there?
-Why Peacekeepers or NATO troops are there?
-Where and what does the current situation look like?
-What challenges do Peacekeepers or NATO troops face?
-Here is a recent project I have done with students in the past and I am looking for a similar scale example from you all - NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project

2. What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

3.  NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project homework from last night was to be posted on Google Classroom - What challenges did you have completing the homework on the NATO mission?

Homework:
1. Your project is Due Thursday, November 5th at 7:30pm, that is 6 days from now! YOU SHOULD CONTINUE researching day and night until the DUE DATE OF WEDNESDAY, November 4th AT 7:30am.  NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project

Day 40 - Thursday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Patriotism, Dawn of the Revolution, Propaganda, Revolution

1. We will very quickly review and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the American Revolution for both the Americans and the British at the dawn of the revolution.

2. American Revolutionary Battle Sheet and you should have an idea of what Battle Campaigns you will be covering on your Projects.  You may feel free to use textbook pages 113-121 to complete on your own if student presentations do not sufficient help you understand the how's and why's of these battles, however they MUST be completed either on your own or when presentations begin next Wednesday, November 4th.

3. My evaluation of the groups and topics you picked for your American Revolution Project.  Yes I did some switching around because ALL topics must be covered in the Battle Campaigns. Please be respectful and go to your Google Classroom to get access to your Google Folder. You will fill out your groups and topics using a spreadsheet I have created in the Google Folder (on Google Classroom). You may only have 3-4 people in every group.

4. I WILL also definitely be collecting your binder today and finish the ones I do not get to tomorrow.

5.  Resources/Handouts:
-Causes of the American Revolution slideshow
- A Timeline and Key Terms
-Interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence
-Declaration of Independence short movie
-Should We have Declared Independence?
-Early Battles in the American Revolution
-Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook)

Homework: 
1. You should be in full swing for your project and each group needs to go to the Google Folder for your Period on the American Revolution War Project and open up a Google Document so you can organize yourselves and who is doing what for the project. Use my checklist as a way to assign tasks and create deadlines.  Your ability to be SUPER ORGANIZED will directly impact your success on this major project.  Projects are worth 2x a test grade. YOU SHOULD CONTINUE researching day and night until the DUE DATE OF WEDNESDAY, November 4th AT 7:30am.  Your project is due in 6 days from now!

2. You should definitely use the Critical Periods in the American Revolution slideshow as a MAJOR RESOURCE to help you understand the sequence and major themes of the War for Independence. Please review the topics/battles you will have a project on starting tomorrow = American Revolutionary Battle Sheet.  Feel free to use textbook pages 113-121 to review the battles before you pick your groups.  You should go to Google Classroom to see the work.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Historical thinking methods, evaluating sources, Thinking like an historian, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), The Beginning of the Progressive Era

1. If you have not already downloaded America background knowledge in WWI & the WWI Entry Slideshow then please do. What is America's role early on? Why propaganda in American newspapers and the media?  Is there a common thread you see in this propaganda?  Do you think it effectively changed American's viewpoints about the Central Powers?

2. What are the most obvious observations you can make right away looking at these two different speeches by President Woodrow Wilson?
*In pairs, I would like to see you utilize your answers from last nights homework and the documents themselves to create a Top-Down Web that illustrates President Wilson in 1914 and then again in 1917. Your focus should be on Woodrow Wilson's arguments, attitude/tone, and outcomes in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War? (See the editing copy on Google Classroom under "Student Work"

3. I WILL be checking binders today and finish them tomorrow!

4. Trench Warfare will be explained and examined for a few minutes.
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

5. We will be watching on Monday and Tuesday -> World War I Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days, this would be the one to watch!



6. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. Please read Chapter 19 - Section 3 - The War at Home - pages 594-601.  There are are 4 major BLUE headings that you will see in this reading and you should plug into your major topic bubbles for your Top-Down-Web outline. Please read The War at Home and complete the rest of the Top-Down Web. This assignment is posted on Google Classroom for you to submit.
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. PLEASE PICK A NATO MISSION and fill it out in the Folder titled "NATO - Student Folder 2015" and then begin your research on your recent NATO mission (1992 to present day) that you will need to pick in class today.
-You must have a basic outline on who is involved?
-How long have they been there?
-Why Peacekeepers or NATO troops are there?
-Where and what does the current situation look like?
-What challenges do Peacekeepers or NATO troops face?
-Here is a recent project I have done with students in the past and I am looking for a similar scale example from you all - NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project

2. What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

3.  NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project homework from last night was to be posted on Google Classroom - What challenges did you have completing the homework on the NATO mission?

Homework:
1. PLEASE PICK A NATO MISSION and fill it out in the Folder titled "NATO - Student Folder 2015" and then begin your research on your recent NATO mission (1992 to present day) that you picked today in class. Your project is Due Thursday, November 5th at 7:30pm, that is 7 days from now!YOU SHOULD CONTINUE researching day and night until the DUE DATE OF WEDNESDAY, November 4th AT 7:30am.  Your project is due in 7 days from now!
-You must have a basic outline on who is involved?
-How long have they been there?
-Why Peacekeepers or NATO troops are there?
-Where and what does the current situation look like?
-What challenges do Peacekeepers or NATO troops face?
-Here is a recent project I have done with students in the past and I am looking for a similar scale example from you all - NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project

Day 39 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Patriotism, Dawn of the Revolution, Propaganda, Revolution

1. Please quickly review the advantages and disadvantages of the American Revolution for both the Americans and the British and update your homework chart.  Then please download the American Revolutionary Battle Sheet and we will complete this as students PRESENT their Projects.  Feel free to use textbook pages 113-121 to complete on your own if student presentations do not sufficient help you understand the how's and why's of these battles.

2. Today you WILL be picking groups and topics (even though I am not here) for your American Revolution Project and I will confirm tomorrow if there are any disputes. Please be respectful and go to your Google Classroom to get access to your Google Folder. You will fill out your groups and topics using a spreadsheet I have created in the Google Folder (on Google Classroom). You may only have 3-4 people in every group.

3. I WILL also definitely be collecting your binder.

4.  Resources/Handouts:
-Causes of the American Revolution slideshow
- A Timeline and Key Terms
-Interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence
-Declaration of Independence short movie
-Should We have Declared Independence?
-Early Battles in the American Revolution
-Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook)

Homework: 
1. You should definitely use the Critical Periods in the American Revolution slideshow as a MAJOR RESOURCE to help you understand the sequence and major themes of the War for Independence. Please review the topics/battles you will have a project on starting tomorrow = American Revolutionary Battle Sheet.  Feel free to use textbook pages 113-121 to review the battles before you pick your groups.  You should go to Google Classroom to see the work.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Historical thinking methods, evaluating sources, Thinking like an historian, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), The Beginning of the Progressive Era

1. We are going to introduce America's status and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War? (See the editing copy on Google Classroom under "Student Work"

2. I WILL be checking binders tomorrow!

3. Trench Warfare will be explained and examined for a few minutes.
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

4. Please download America background knowledge in WWI & the WWI Entry Slideshow

5. Please download the Why did the U.S. Enter WWI? Then take a stand on a hypothesis on the U.S. entry into World War I, supported by specific evidence. Which reasons do you find most compelling?  Highlight or list the supporting documents/evidence that supports your claims.

6. World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days, this would be the one to watch!



7. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. If you do not finish the in-class assignment, then please finish it for homework. We are going to introduce America's status and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War? (See the editing copy on Google Classroom under "Student Work"

2. YOU SHOULD CONTINUE researching day and night until the DUE DATE OF WEDNESDAY, November 4th AT 7:30am.  Your project is due in 7 days from now!
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. PLEASE PICK A NATO MISSION and fill it out in the Folder titled "NATO - Student Folder 2015" and then begin your research on your recent NATO mission (1992 to present day) that you will need to pick in class today.
-You must have a basic outline on who is involved?
-How long have they been there?
-Why Peacekeepers or NATO troops are there?
-Where and what does the current situation look like?
-What challenges do Peacekeepers or NATO troops face?
-Here is a recent project I have done with students in the past and I am looking for a similar scale example from you all - NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project

2. What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

3.  NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project homework from last night was to be posted on Google Classroom - What challenges did you have completing the homework on the NATO mission?

Homework:
1. PLEASE PICK A NATO MISSION and fill it out in the Folder titled "NATO - Student Folder 2015" and then begin your research on your recent NATO mission (1992 to present day) that you picked today in class. Your project is Due Thursday, November 5th at 7:30pm, that is 8 days from now!
-You must have a basic outline on who is involved?
-How long have they been there?
-Why Peacekeepers or NATO troops are there?
-Where and what does the current situation look like?
-What challenges do Peacekeepers or NATO troops face?
-Here is a recent project I have done with students in the past and I am looking for a similar scale example from you all - NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project

Day 38 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Patriotism, Dawn of the Revolution, Propaganda, Revolution

1. What are the major ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence? using Breakout Groups A, B, and C as they finish their presentations on the interpreted main ideas and summaries of The Declaration of Independence. Everyone in the group will be responsible for teaching a segment of their section of the DOI.  Your groups (A, B, and C) for the Declaration of Independence group activity.  You need to make sure that people from every angle of the classroom can SEE your work and HEAR you present. 

2. A quick breakdown of last night's homework - Turn and share with a partner and then a class discussion for a few minutes.  We will discuss the The American Declaration of Independence.   Please download Should We have Declared Independence?

3. Silent Conversations with a partner answering ONE of the three questions.

A. Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration of Independence?
B. Do you think the Declaration of Independence was written for selfish or ideological (concern with ideas) reasons?
C. Do you think the grievances would give people reason to go to war and possibly die? Why or why not?

4.  Resources/Handouts:
-Causes of the American Revolution slideshow
- A Timeline and Key Terms
-Interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence
-Declaration of Independence short movie
-Early Battles in the American Revolution
-Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook)

Homework: 
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the American Revolution for both the Americans and the British?  War is underway and battles have been fought in the Boston area, while the British begin to mobilize in the New York City area. You should definitely use the Critical Periods in the American Revolution slideshow as a MAJOR RESOURCE to help you understand the sequence and major themes of the War for Independence. Please review the topics/battles you will have a project on starting tomorrow = American Revolutionary Battle Sheet.  Feel free to use textbook pages 113-121 to review the battles before you pick your group tomorrow.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Historical thinking methods, evaluating sources, Thinking like an historian, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), The Beginning of the Progressive Era

1. A quick review of "The Spark", The Archduke is Dead and then we will focus on how the fighting starts, Trench Warfare, and America's early decisions to execute neutrality. Where and Why does fighting start in WWI?

2. Trench Warfare will be explained and examined for a few minutes.
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

3. Please download America background knowledge in WWI & the WWI Entry Slideshow

4. Please download the Why did the U.S. Enter WWI? Then take a stand on a hypothesis on the U.S. entry into World War I, supported by specific evidence. Which reasons do you find most compelling?  Highlight or list the supporting documents/evidence that supports your claims.

5. We are going to introduce America's status and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War?

6. World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days, this would be the one to watch!



7. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. None.
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:1. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
2. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
3. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

2.  NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project homework from last night was to be posted on Google Classroom - What challenges did you have completing the homework on the NATO mission statement?

Overview and Operations of NATO from Jason Cates

2. NATO special forces Video:


3. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

4. Example: NATO in Afghanistan
http://publicintelligence.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NTM-A-OrgChart.jpg
NATO's mission according to the news
Wikipedia's NATO

Homework:
1. PLEASE PICK A NATO MISSION and fill it out in the Folder titled "NATO - Student Folder 2015" and then begin your research on your recent NATO mission (1992 to present day) that you picked today in class.
-You must have a basic outline on who is involved?
-How long have they been there?
-Why Peacekeepers or NATO troops are there?
-Where and what does the current situation look like?
-What challenges do Peacekeepers or NATO troops face?
-Here is a recent project I have done with students in the past and I am looking for a similar scale example from you all - NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project

Day 37 - Monday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Patriotism, Dawn of the Revolution, Propaganda, Revolution

1. Students will answer the following essential question: What are the major ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence? using Breakout Groups A, B, and C as they finish there presentations on the interpreted main ideas and summaries of The Declaration of Independence. Everyone in the group will be responsible for teaching a segment of their section of the DOI.  Your groups (A, B, and C) for the Declaration of Independence group activity will have 5-10 minutes to prepare at the beginning of class.  You need to make sure that people from every angle of the classroom can SEE your work and HEAR you present. 

2. We are going to go even further in the purpose behind the Declaration of Independence answering the question: Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration of Independence?

We will analyze 2 different Historians perspectives and answer the following questions:

-Do you think the Declaration of Independence was written for selfish or ideological (concern with ideas) reasons?

-Do you think the grievances would give people reason to go to war and possibly die? Why or why not?

B. We will discuss the The American Declaration of Independence.   Please download Should We have Declared Independence? and we will break this down into 2 parts to understand how the colonist and loyalist felt in America.



3. Thomas Paine's Common Sense
-Archives and brief statement
-Thomas Paine's Common Sense broken down into 4 parts
-The New Yorker and Thomas Paine's Controversy

4. Olive Branch Petition and 3 questions to consider
-The actual Olive Branch Petition
-Quick scene from John Adams HBO mini-series on the Olive Branch - John Dickinson versus John Adams

5.  Resources/Handouts:
-Causes of the American Revolution slideshow
- A Timeline and Key Terms
-Interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence
-Declaration of Independence short movie
-Early Battles in the American Revolution
-Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook)

Homework: 
1. Please download Should We have Declared Independence? and complete the packet if you have not completed it in class. Pay very close attention to the essential questions and prepare to answer them for tomorrow's class:
-Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration of Independence?

-Do you think the Declaration of Independence was written for selfish or ideological (concern with ideas) reasons?

-Do you think the grievances would give people reason to go to war and possibly die? Why or why not?

2. Please organize your BINDER for a binder check on Tuesday.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Historical thinking methods, evaluating sources, Thinking like an historian, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), The Beginning of the Progressive Era

1. A quick review of "The Spark", The Archduke is Dead and then we will focus on how the fighting starts, Trench Warfare, and America's early decisions to execute neutrality. Where and Why does fighting start in WWI?

2. Trench Warfare will be explained and examined for a few minutes.
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

3. Please download America background knowledge in WWI & the WWI Entry Slideshow

4. Please download the Why did the U.S. Enter WWI? Then take a stand on a hypothesis on the U.S. entry into World War I, supported by specific evidence. Which reasons do you find most compelling?  Highlight or list the supporting documents/evidence that supports your claims.

5. We are going to introduce America's status and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War?

6. World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days, this would be the one to watch!



7. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. Please see your Google Classroom for your HW assignments.

2. Please organize your BINDER for a binder check early next week on Monday/Tuesday.
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:1. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
2. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
3. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

Overview and Operations of NATO from Jason Cates

2. NATO special forces Video:


3. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

4. Example: NATO in Afghanistan
http://publicintelligence.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NTM-A-OrgChart.jpg
NATO's mission according to the news
Wikipedia's NATO

Homework:
1.  NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project - Please read carefully over pages 1 & 2 to get an idea of what this project is about. Then make sure you read over pages 3-5 and complete the questions on pages 6 & 7. 

2. Begin researching a recent NATO mission (1992 to present day) going on
-You must have a basic outline on who is involved?
-How long have they been there?
-Why Peacekeepers or NATO troops are there?
-Where and what does the current situation look like?
-What challenges do Peacekeepers or NATO troops face?
-Here is a recent project I have done with students in the past and I am looking for a similar scale example from you all - NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project

Day 34 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, Mercantilism, Colony-building, economic relationships

1. Each A, B, and C group will be presenting the interpreted main ideas of The Declaration of Independence. Everyone in the group will be responsible for teaching a segment of their section of the DOI.  Your groups (A, B, and C) for the Declaration of Independence group activity will have 5-10 minutes to prepare at the beginning of class.  You need to make sure that people from every angle of the classroom can SEE your work and HEAR you present. 

2. Periods 2 and 6 SHOULD be prepared to present these group 2-column charts and their examination of the Declaration of Independence.



3. Thomas Paine's Common Sense
-Archives and brief statement
-Thomas Paine's Common Sense broken down into 4 parts
-The New Yorker and Thomas Paine's Controversy

4. Olive Branch Petition and 3 questions to consider
-The actual Olive Branch Petition
-Quick scene from John Adams HBO mini-series on the Olive Branch - John Dickinson versus John Adams

5. Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook)

Homework: 
1. Please organize your BINDER for a binder check early next week on Monday/Tuesday.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Historical thinking methods, evaluating sources, Thinking like an historian, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), The Beginning of the Progressive Era

1. Please go and find at least TWO CREDIBLE articles on Sinking of the Lusitania, read through them, analyze them, and CREATE AN OUTLINE that prepares you to answer the question below:  You will be writing a response editorial on Friday in-class answering the following question  "Should the United States go to war after the sinking of the Lusitania?" of at least 8-12 sentences as if you were living during 1915.  Your response should include a strong thesis statement and at least 2 quotes from your credible sources. Think PIE when writing your response.

2. Where and Why does fighting start in WWI?

3. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

4. Videos on Lusitania and WWI:


Sinking of the Lusitania

World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days or a weekend, this would be the one to watch!




4. Trench Warfare
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

Homework:
1. Please organize your BINDER for a binder check early next week on Monday/Tuesday.
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:1. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
2. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
3. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?


Rwanda Genocide Essential Questions:
1. How did the character of Paul Ruseabagina, as the hotel manager in "Hotel Rwanda" display courage?
2. How does a society recover from a genocide?
3. Does Rwanda have a future?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. We will FINISH the Presentations today  Student Rwandan Genocide Project. Everything that is owed should be submitted in your Google Folder titled "Rwandan Genocide"

2. Human Rights - What are Human Rights?


3. What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?





4. NATO special forces Video:


5. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

6.Example: NATO in Afghanistan
http://publicintelligence.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NTM-A-OrgChart.jpg
NATO's mission according to the news
Wikipedia's NATO

Homework:
1.  None.

Day 33 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, Mercantilism, Colony-building, economic relationships

1. The Boston Massacre + Boston Massacre looking at multiple perspectives activity + A different viewpoint from Alonzo Chappel

2. Boston Massacre Resources:
-Paul Revere's Engraving Explained
-The Boston Massacre Trials - An Account, 2001 by Doug Linder, Professor at UMKC School of Law as an alternative perspective
-Massachusetts Historical Society's perspective
-Two Bullets recovered
-An 1856 perspective by a painter
-Notes by John Adams - Primary Source

3. Thomas Paine's Common Sense
-Archives and brief statement
-Thomas Paine's Common Sense broken down into 4 parts
-The New Yorker and Thomas Paine's Controversy

4. Olive Branch Petition and 3 questions to consider
-The actual Olive Branch Petition
-Quick scene from John Adams HBO mini-series on the Olive Branch - John Dickinson versus John Adams

5. Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook)

Homework: 
1. You will be divided into 3 groups that will read, examine, and create two-column notes on a specific section of the Declaration of Independence. In class you were to already have your group and specific section of this almighty document.

2. DUE Thursday: Please complete the Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook) packet for Thursday's class.  You must work independently on this packet in class and what you do not finish you should finish for homework.  This packet will cover the Olive Branch Petition, Common Sense, and The American Declaration of Independence.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

Themes: Historical thinking methods, evaluating sources, Thinking like an historian, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), The Beginning of the Progressive Era

1. You all will finish your Test on American Imperialism at the beginning of the 20th Century, specifically the DBQ section.

2. The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Why is this "the spark" of the war? We will investigate and discuss the major causes of WWI.

3. World War I Maps and early Battles

4. Trench Warfare
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage


Homework:
1. Please read Chapter 19 - Section 1 - World War I begins - pages 582-586. Please OUTLINE the following in a 2-column chart.

What is Trench Warfare? Describe the trenches and the multiple layers of which an offensive opponent would have maneuvers in order to penetrate their defensive trench position?

Why American Neutrality at first?

How does the World War I eventually hit home?

Give the major reasons why America declares war?

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?

Rwanda Genocide Essential Questions:
1. How did the character of Paul Ruseabagina, as the hotel manager in "Hotel Rwanda" display courage?
2. How does a society recover from a genocide?
3. Does Rwanda have a future?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. Presentations begin today for all of you to complete your Student Rwandan Genocide Project. Everything that is owed should be submitted in your Google Folder titled "Rwandan Genocide"

2. A primary Source from Rwanda's Genocide:


3. An impressive viewing of MANY UN Peacekeeping videos - Nearly 5 hours worth of short clips from many Peacekeeping Operations.

4. Human Rights - What are Human Rights?


5. United Nation Resources:
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.

Homework:
1.  None.

Day 32 - Monday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, Mercantilism, Colony-building, economic relationships

1. Period 6 needs to finish their Quiz. All other classes have finished and will be graded this week.

2. The Boston Massacre + Boston Massacre looking at multiple perspectives activity + A different viewpoint from Alonzo Chappel

Boston Massacre Resources:
-Paul Revere's Engraving Explained
-The Boston Massacre Trials - An Account, 2001 by Doug Linder, Professor at UMKC School of Law as an alternative perspective
-Massachusetts Historical Society's perspective
-Two Bullets recovered
-An 1856 perspective by a painter
-Notes by John Adams - Primary Source

3. Videos for Monday:
Tar and Feathering from John Adams mini-series

Homework: 
1. Please complete the rest of the Boston Massacre looking at multiple perspectives activity packet for homework.

2. DUE WEDNESDAY - Please complete the Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook) packet for tomorrow's class.  You must work independently on this packet in class and what you do not finish you should finish for homework.  This packet will cover the Olive Branch Petition, Common Sense, and The American Declaration of Independence.

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

Themes: Historical thinking methods, evaluating sources, Thinking like an historian, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), The Beginning of the Progressive Era

1. Test on American Imperialism at the beginning of the 20th Century.

2. Spanish-American War Resources/Open Door Policy:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War DBQ'S (Document-Based Questions)
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War
Defeating Spain in the Philippines
Cartoons on Filipinos from the Spanish American War
Article on Open Door Policy in relationship to the Spanish-American War

3. The Panama Canal Resources:
Video on the construction of the Panama Canal
-The Panama Canal in your textbook on pages 566 through 567. Then read "A Man, A Plan, A Canal, Panama" and then finally read "How did the US Obtain the Panama Canal" and then be able to answer the following 2 questions:
A. Explain the advantages to the United States of having a canal that connected both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans under US control and the reasons the US was in a far better position to than any other country to build it?

Homework:
1. Please read Chapter 19 - Section 1 - World War I begins - pages 578-581. Please OUTLINE the following in a 2-column chart.

Major Causes and how?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's role?
Where and how does the fighting start?

2. When you are done outlining, please watch The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Why is this "the spark" of the war?
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?

Rwanda Genocide Essential Questions:
1. How did the character of Paul Ruseabagina, as the hotel manager in "Hotel Rwanda" display courage?
2. How does a society recover from a genocide?
3. Does Rwanda have a future?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. You now have 1 day left to complete your Student Rwandan Genocide Project, which is due TOMORROW on Tuesday, October 20th.  Everything that is owed should be submitted in your Google Folder titled "Rwandan Genocide" - but YOU MUST create your own folder with your name and Rwandan Genocide next to it.  This is also on Google Classroom as well.

2. A primary Source from Rwanda's Genocide:


3. An impressive viewing of MANY UN Peacekeeping videos - Nearly 5 hours worth of short clips from many Peacekeeping Operations.

4. Human Rights - What are Human Rights?


5. United Nation Resources:
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.

Homework:
1. Please use the shared Google Folder titled "Rwandan Genocide" to access the checklist/project and use it to make your own student files so that we can all access your work. This is on GOOGLE CLASSROOM AS WELL!!!
-Student Rwandan Genocide Project - Please complete by Tuesday on WHAT YOU WANT TO do as an authentic learning experience. Due Date is next Tuesday, October 20th - You now have 1 day left to complete this!