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