Day 58 - Monday

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

-Did the Articles of Confederation provide the USA an effective government?
-Should the United States fear a national debt?
-What should an ideal government look like?

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

1.  Helpful Resources on New Challenges and Articles of Confederation:
Mr. Parkin's Notes - Review guide on Chapter 5 - Section 1

New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

Quick Article - Differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalist
Chart - Anti-Federalist versus Federalist
Video - Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and Shays Rebellion + Ratification and Constitution and New U.S. Government
 Critical Periods in the American Revolution, You should explore slides #17-34

-While we review the slideshow, please complete two-column notes organizing the key details and connections needed to evaluate the major ideas the fledgling America faced after the American Revolution.

Homework: 
1. Individually Please brainstorm using thought-bubbles on the question "What does every strong government need?"

2. Directions for this activity of Strong Governments Need - IGNORE the Due Date on here - The DUE DATE IS ACTUALLY Wednesday, December 2nd for your group to execute and then present your illustration. 

***What does every strong government need - mini-project - group activity - Here is the Rubric

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Consumerism

1. Reflection on WWI essay and WWI Test.

2. We will finish watching The History Channel's The Decades: 1920-1929; Rumrunners, Moonshiners and Bootleggers - with a focus on "Mob City: Detroit"

3. The Roaring 1920's Resources
"The Roaring Twenties"
Five Jazz Sides for the Age of Prohibition - NPR article
How Bessie Smith Ushered in the Jazz Age - NPR article
Population Chart of the USA - Patterns from 1900 - 1920?
Primary Sources and Gilder Lehrman Overview
The Roaring Twenties - Movie (1939)
   -Movie Review

3. In small groups please explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links

4. The United States in the 1920's Unit Resources:

-1920’s unit review and Slideshow - Essential questions and major themes from Terryl Meador
-GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare - Red Scare Image Gallery
-The Red Scare, Palmer Raids and Sacco and Vanzetti Case - Slideshow and Primary Sources from Sanger Unified
-Emma Goldman resources

5. Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's

Homework:
1. Please read Chapter 20 - Section 1 - "Americans Struggle with Postwar Issues" - pages 618-624 and complete a thorough 2-column chart notes USING YOUR OWN WORDS for the MAIN IDEAS and PARAPHRASING the details/development side.
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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. Mr. Parkin picked your Debate Team groups, but you all need to pick your FINAL DEBATE topic.  I am looking for each group to research a current event/topic and then propose ONE event.  We should have a list of 3 events in total, and your job will be to VOTE on which event you want to debate by Monday when we return!

2. You will begin researching your topic today in class.  You are responsible for individually doing your part in understanding the background, controversies, countries involved, and potential outcomes of the topic. Your ability to make clear and effective connection to HARD, SOFT, AND SMART POWER that would result in solutions are crucial for the debate. I will be sharing a rubric with you shortly. Your debate will be Wednesday, December 2nd.

3. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Hard Power, Soft power, and perhaps Compromise - Robert Cooper in "The Breaking of Nations" 
• "Why Europe Needs Hard Power - Reality Check" - Soeren Kern in Atlantic-Community.org
• "Smart Power" - Suzanne Nossel in Foreign Affairs
• "Selling War as Smart Power" - Colleen Rowley in OpEdNews.com
• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Why we should pursue Soft Power - Ted Talk
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:

1. Create your Folders in my Google Folder I shared with you and develop a working outline for your group of three and the power position your group was assigned. ALL members of the group will be graded on their ability to contribute to an outline that displays organization, an effective thesis statement, cause-effect analysis, evidence to support your thesis, potential outcomes, and counter-arguments. Your DEBATE is Wednesday, December 2, 2015.

Day 57 - Wednesday

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

-Did the Articles of Confederation provide the USA an effective government?
-Should the United States fear a national debt?

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

1.  Helpful Resources on New Challenges and Articles of Confederation:
New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?
Video - Creating State Constitutions - After the War
Quick Article - The Articles of Confederation
Mr. Parkin's Notes - Review guide on Chapter 5 - Section 1

2. Slide show - Critical Periods in the American Revolution, we will explore slides #17-34

-While we review the slideshow, please complete two-column notes organizing the key details and connections needed to evaluate the major ideas the fledgling America faced after the American Revolution.

Homework: 
1. None, HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Consumerism

1.  We will watch The History Channel's The Decades: 1920-1929; Rumrunners, Moonshiners and Bootleggers. 

2. The Roaring 1920's Resources
"The Roaring Twenties"
Five Jazz Sides for the Age of Prohibition - NPR article
How Bessie Smith Ushered in the Jazz Age - NPR article
Population Chart of the USA - Patterns from 1900 - 1920?
Primary Sources and Gilder Lehrman Overview
The Roaring Twenties - Movie (1939)
   -Movie Review

3. In small groups please explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links

4. The United States in the 1920's Unit Resources:

-1920’s unit review and Slideshow - Essential questions and major themes from Terryl Meador
-GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare - Red Scare Image Gallery
-The Red Scare, Palmer Raids and Sacco and Vanzetti Case - Slideshow and Primary Sources from Sanger Unified
-Emma Goldman resources

5. Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's

Homework:
1. None, HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
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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. Mr. Parkin picked your Debate Team groups, but you all need to pick your FINAL DEBATE topic.  I am looking for each group to research a current event/topic and then propose ONE event.  We should have a list of 3 events in total, and your job will be to VOTE on which event you want to debate by Monday when we return!

2. You will begin researching your topic today in class.  You are responsible for individually doing your part in understanding the background, controversies, countries involved, and potential outcomes of the topic. Your ability to make clear and effective connection to HARD, SOFT, AND SMART POWER that would result in solutions are crucial for the debate. I will be sharing a rubric with you shortly. Your debate will be NEXT Tuesday, December 1st, AFTER THANKSGIVING BREAK!

3. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Hard Power, Soft power, and perhaps Compromise - Robert Cooper in "The Breaking of Nations" 
• "Why Europe Needs Hard Power - Reality Check" - Soeren Kern in Atlantic-Community.org
• "Smart Power" - Suzanne Nossel in Foreign Affairs
• "Selling War as Smart Power" - Colleen Rowley in OpEdNews.com
• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Why we should pursue Soft Power - Ted Talk
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:
1. Create your Folders in my Google Folder I shared with you and develop a working outline for your group of three and the power position your group was assigned. ALL members of the group will be graded on their ability to contribute to an outline that displays organization, an effective thesis statement, cause-effect analysis, evidence to support your thesis, potential outcomes, and counter-arguments. Your DEBATE is Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

Day 56 - Tuesday

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

-Did the Articles of Confederation provide the USA an effective government?
-Should the United States fear a national debt?

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

1.  Helpful Resources on New Challenges and Articles of Confederation:
New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?
Video - Creating State Constitutions - After the War
Quick Article - The Articles of Confederation
Mr. Parkin's Notes - Review guide on Chapter 5 - Section 1

2. Slide show - Critical Periods in the American Revolution, we will explore slides #17-34

-While we review the slideshow, please complete two-column notes organizing the key details and connections needed to evaluate the major ideas the fledgling America faced after the American Revolution.

3. Quiz on New Challenges/The Articles of Confederation

Homework: 
1. None, HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Consumerism

1.  The Roaring 1920's Resources
"The Roaring Twenties"
Population Chart of the USA - Patterns from 1900 - 1920?
Primary Sources and Gilder Lehrman Overview
The Roaring Twenties - Movie (1939)
   -Movie Review

2. In small groups please explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links

3. The United States in the 1920's Unit Resources:

-1920’s unit review and Slideshow - Essential questions and major themes from Terryl Meador
-GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare - Red Scare Image Gallery
-The Red Scare, Palmer Raids and Sacco and Vanzetti Case - Slideshow and Primary Sources from Sanger Unified
-Emma Goldman resources

4. Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's

Homework:
1. None, HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
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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. Visual Examples of Soft, Hard, and Smart Powers - Can you guess which one matches up with the visual? Work solo and then we will work in partners.

2. Mr. Parkin picked your Debate Team groups on Friday, but you all need to pick your FINAL DEBATE topic.  I am looking for each group to research a current event/topic and then propose ONE event.  We should have a list of 3 events in total, and your job will be to VOTE on which event you want to debate by TODAY!

2. You will begin researching your topic today in class.  You are responsible for individually doing your part in understanding the background, controversies, countries involved, and potential outcomes of the topic. Your ability to make clear and effective connection to HARD, SOFT, AND SMART POWER that would result in solutions are crucial for the debate. I will be sharing a rubric with you shortly. Your debate will be NEXT Tuesday, December 1st, AFTER THANKSGIVING BREAK!

3. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Hard Power, Soft power, and perhaps Compromise - Robert Cooper in "The Breaking of Nations" 
• "Why Europe Needs Hard Power - Reality Check" - Soeren Kern in Atlantic-Community.org
• "Smart Power" - Suzanne Nossel in Foreign Affairs
• "Selling War as Smart Power" - Colleen Rowley in OpEdNews.com
• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Why we should pursue Soft Power - Ted Talk
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:
1. Create and develop a working outline for your group of three and the power position your group was assigned. ALL members of the group will be graded on their ability to contribute to an outline that displays organization, an effective thesis statement, cause-effect analysis, evidence to support your thesis, potential outcomes, and counter-arguments. Your DEBATE is Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

Day 55 - Monday

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

-Did the Articles of Confederation provide the USA an effective government?
-Should the United States fear a national debt?

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

1. Group A: We will very quickly review this Death Chart and what interests or 'ah-ha' moments do you have? What patterns do you see?

2. Group B: Money Problems during and after the American Revolution? Quickly summarize the hyperinflation issue. Was it just to have the US government take stored food or good from merchants and farmers? How was liberty attacked during the American Revolution?

3. We will quickly watch The Revolution's Lasting Legacy from the History Channel.

4. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America? + Chapter 5 Shaping a New Nation - Section 1 - Experimenting with Confederation - pages 132-137 and create a strong Top-Down Web

5. Creating State Constitutions - After the War

6. Using the Critical Periods in the American Revolution, we will explore slides #17-34

-While we review the slideshow, please complete two-column notes organizing the key details and connections needed to evaluate the major ideas the fledgling America faced after the American Revolution.  Come up with a list on What does every strong government need?

Directions for this activity of Strong Governments Need.

Homework: 
1. Please read and complete the questions on The Articles of Confederation. Additionally, please read  use my review guide on Chapter 5 - Section 1 to recap and understand the important aspects of the Articles of Confederation.

2. Be prepared to take a QUIZ tomorrow on Chapter 5 - Section 1.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Consumerism

1.  "The Roaring Twenties Overview Essay" and conduct a Think-Pair-Share on your Top-Down Webs. What were the major ideas to come out of the 1920's? Create ONE question you have about the 1920's.

2. The Roaring 1920's Resources
Population Chart of the USA - Patterns from 1900 - 1920?
Primary Sources and Gilder Lehrman Overview
The Roaring Twenties - Movie (1939)
   -Movie Review

3. Explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links

4. In small groups please explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links

5. The United States in the 1920's Unit Resources:

-1920’s unit review and Slideshow - Essential questions and major themes from Terryl Meador
-GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare - Red Scare Image Gallery
-The Red Scare, Palmer Raids and Sacco and Vanzetti Case - Slideshow and Primary Sources from Sanger Unified
-Emma Goldman resources

6. Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's

Homework:
1. Please download the Slideshow titled "The Roaring Twenties"

2. Go and explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links
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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. Mr. Parkin picked your Debate Team groups on Friday, but you all need to pick your topic.  I am looking for each group to research a current event/topic and then propose ONE event.  We should have a list of 3 events in total, and your job will be to VOTE on which event you want to debate NEXT Tuesday, December 1st, AFTER THANKSGIVING BREAK!

2. Please share your comparison-chart, which answered the following questions:
A. What is "Hard Power"?
B. What is "Soft Power?"
C. What is "Smart Power?"
D. How do they impact foreign policy (the relationships between countries)?
E. Give examples of both Soft Power and Hard Power by making a T-chart comparing and contrasting.

3. Hillary Clinton and the presidential candidates take on Power

4. Hard Power vs. Soft Power - After reading the article from South Asia Global Affairs and watching Joseph Nye Jr. video above please answer the following questions:

A. What is "Hard Power"?
B. What is "Soft Power?"
C. How do they impact foreign policy (the relationships between countries)?
D. Give examples of both Soft Power and Hard Power by making a T-chart comparing and contrasting.

5. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:
1. Begin research your Topic the class choose to debate about.  You are responsible for individually doing your part in understanding the background, controversies, countries involved, and potential outcomes of the topic. Your ability to make clear and effective connection to HARD, SOFT, AND SMART POWER that would result in solutions are crucial for the debate. I will be sharing a rubric with you shortly.

2. Create a working outline for your group and the power position your group was assigned. ALL members of the group will be graded on their ability to contribute to an outline that displays organization, an effective thesis statement, cause-effect analysis, evidence to support your thesis, potential outcomes, and counter-arguments.

Day 54 - 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. Period 5 still needs to create the comparison and contrast of Informational, Narrative, and Argumentative Text.  What is the difference? What do you know about these different styles of teaching history?

2. What are thesis statements?
(If you have not bookmarked the Purdue Writing Lab then please do so!)
*Examples of Thesis Statements/Tips for writing an Effective Thesis Statement:
University of Purdue Writing Lab
University of North Carolina - Tips and Examples of good Thesis Statements
Weak versus Strong Thesis Statements - University of Arizona and really great examples of thesis statements.

3. A couple classes need to finish the second-half of this video.


4. We will review this Death Chart and what interests or 'ah-ha' moments do you have? What patterns do you see?

5. We will quickly watch The Revolution's Lasting Legacy from the History Channel.

6. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

Homework: 
1. Read Chapter 5 Shaping a New Nation - Section 1 - Experimenting with Confederation - pages 132-137 and create a strong Top-Down Web displaying the Main Themes of this section and the connecting ideas that support each of your themes. Here is your blank example of a Top-Down for 3 Main Ideas.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Total War, Media and War, Citizenship and Civilian Rights, War Economy, WWI Legacy

1. Test on World War I America's Great War - You may use ONE 4x6 note-card for a extra study sheet for the test. The test format is Multiple Choice - 25 questions and then DBQ essay 8-12 sentences using 10 documents or so.

Review Guide
- Review Chapter 19 - All sections 1-4
-All homeworks/notes/articles from World War I - Causes, U.S. involvement, homefront, and Treaty of Versailles/League of Nations debate
-Slideshow on the Treaty of Versailles/League of Nations
-WWI American Legacy Video Notes

Homework:
1. Please read "The Roaring Twenties Overview Essay" and create a Top-Down Web.  (Hint: The six major topics will greatly direct your major categories/themes.
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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 will finish the Joseph Nye TED TALK on POWER:

2. Mr. Parkin will pick your Debate Team groups, but you all need to pick your topic.  I am looking for each group to research a current event/topic and then propose ONE event.  We should have a list of 3 events in total, and your job will be to VOTE on which event you want to debate NEXT Tuesday!.  This weekend and Monday night will be to research the event and be informed on the topic and how you can apply your power (Hard, Soft, or Smart Power) to your event.

3. Hillary Clinton and the presidential candidates take on Power

4. Hard Power vs. Soft Power - After reading the article from South Asia Global Affairs and watching Joseph Nye Jr. video above please answer the following questions:

A. What is "Hard Power"?
B. What is "Soft Power?"
C. How do they impact foreign policy (the relationships between countries)?
D. Give examples of both Soft Power and Hard Power by making a T-chart comparing and contrasting.

5. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:
1. Please create a comparison-chart answering the following questions and making CLEAR CONNNECTIONS and/or examples of each:
A. What is "Hard Power"?
B. What is "Soft Power?"
C. What is "Smart Power?"
D. How do they impact foreign policy (the relationships between countries)?
E. Give examples of both Soft Power and Hard Power by making a T-chart comparing and contrasting.

2. Vote on a current event that you want to learn more about and debate regarding hard power, soft power, or smart power?

Day 53 - 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. Informational, Narrative, and Argumentative Text.  What is the difference? What do you know about these different styles of teaching history?

2. What are thesis statements?
*Examples of Thesis Statements/Tips for writing an Effective Thesis Statement:
University of Purdue Writing Lab
University of North Carolina - Tips and Examples of good Thesis Statements
Weak versus Strong Thesis Statements - University of Arizona and really great examples of thesis statements.

3.


4. Group work will begin today with the class split into two larger groups that will share the responsibilities of sharing, discussing, and examining their Top-Down Webs on the following articles are titled How were the American colonist able to win Independence? AND then How revolutionary was the American Revolution? Students will discuss, examine and then provide reasons why they believe their readings were Narrative, Informational or Argumentative and then share their ideas on how to design exemplar thesis statements.

5. We will review this Death Chart and what surprises you? What patterns do you see?

6. We will watch The Revolution's Lasting Legacy from the History Channel.

7. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

Homework: 
1. Write a thesis statement about something you are knowledgeable about. It would be a hobby, career interest, hidden talent, or anything that you feel confident about.

2. Bring in a historical text (Source, Article, Book, Document, Primary Source) and make sure you have read through it and can justify if this historical source is a narrative, informational or argumentative piece. Be prepared to share your source with classmates, but do NOT WRITE on it as I want your peers to assess what category it is apart of.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Total War, Media and War, Citizenship and Civilian Rights, War Economy, WWI Legacy

1. "Why didn't the Treaty of Versailles lay the foundation for a lasting peace in the world?" 

Treaty of Versailles Quick Video
Terms and Perspective of the Treaty of Versailles
Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations - Please read, take notes, and complete questions 1-3 by Thursday's class.
Treaty of Versailles Political Cartoon Activity - Please complete for HW by Thursday.
Treaty of Versailles Slideshow - Please download and review!

2. Kahoot - A review game for WWI

3. Don't forget to study for a Test on World War I

Homework:
1. Please make sure you STUDY for your WWI Test on Friday (tomorrow). You may use ONE 4x6 note-card for a extra study sheet for the test. The test format is Multiple Choice - 25 questions and then DBQ essay 8-12 sentences using 10 documents or so.

Review Guide
- Review Chapter 19 - All sections 1-4
-All homeworks/notes/articles from World War I - Causes, U.S. involvement, homefront, and Treaty of Versailles/League of Nations debate
-Slideshow on the Treaty of Versailles/League of Nations
-WWI American Legacy Video Notes
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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. What is Power? Give clear examples in history where it has been used? What are the positive and negative aspects of using Power? Why do countries use Power to their advantage? Has the concept of Power changed over time? Have the forces of good and evil changed over time? Discussion and interpretation through class participation.

"Ultimately," Elie Wiesel--who was imprisoned at Buchenwald--has written, "the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercise over himself."

"Simply put, power is the ability to effect the outcomes you want, and if necessary, to change the behavior of others to make this happen.
                                                       Joseph S. Nye Jr., 2002

2. Joseph Nye on POWER:

3. Hillary Clinton and the New presidential candidate on Power

4. Hard Power vs. Soft Power - After reading the article from South Asia Global Affairs and watching Joseph Nye Jr. video above please answer the following questions:

A. What is "Hard Power"?
B. What is "Soft Power?"
C. How do they impact foreign policy (the relationships between countries)?
D. Give examples of both Soft Power and Hard Power by making a T-chart comparing and contrasting.

5. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:
1. Read an International Relations student essay titled The Effectiveness of Soft & Hard Power in Contemporary International Relations and complete a 2-Column Note.  After organizing the main ideas and details of the 2-column note write an brief argument (no more than a paragraph) if you agree or disagree with Jan-Philipp N E Wagner - the author of this essay?

Day 52 - 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. Informational, Narrative, and Argumentative Text.  What is the difference? What do you know about these different styles of teaching history?

2. What are thesis statements?
*Examples of Thesis Statements/Tips for writing an Effective Thesis Statement:
University of Purdue Writing Lab
University of North Carolina - Tips and Examples of good Thesis Statements
Weak versus Strong Thesis Statements - University of Arizona and really great examples of thesis statements.

3.
4. Group work will begin today with the class split into two larger groups that will share the responsibilities of sharing, discussing, and examining their Top-Down Webs on the following articles are titled How were the American colonist able to win Independence? AND then How revolutionary was the American Revolution? Students will discuss, examine and then provide reasons why they believe their readings were Narrative, Informational or Argumentative and then share their ideas on how to design exemplar thesis statements.

5. We will review this Death Chart and what surprises you? What patterns do you see?

6. We will watch The Revolution's Lasting Legacy from the History Channel.

7. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

Homework: 
1. None, enjoy your night off!

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Total War, Media and War, Citizenship and Civilian Rights, War Economy, WWI Legacy

1. Thoughts, reactions, and let's exchange our double t-charts on the challenges and The Good that impacted soldiers and citizens in World War I. WWI: The American Legacy 

2. "Why didn't the Treaty of Versailles lay the foundation for a lasting peace in the world?" 

Treaty of Versailles Quick Video
Terms and Perspective of the Treaty of Versailles
Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations - Please read, take notes, and complete questions 1-3 by Thursday's class.
Treaty of Versailles Political Cartoon Activity - Please complete for HW by Thursday.
Treaty of Versailles Slideshow - Please download and review!

3. Study for a Test on World War I

Homework:
1. Test on Friday for World War I. You may use ONE 4x6 note-card for a extra study sheet for the test.
Review Guide
- Review Chapter 19 - All sections 1-4
-All homeworks/notes/articles from World War I - Causes, U.S. involvement, homefront, and Treaty of Versailles/League of Nations debate
-Slideshow on the League of Nations
-WWI American Legacy Video Notes
_____________________________________________________

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. What is Power? Give clear examples in history where it has been used? What are the positive and negative aspects of using Power? Why do countries use Power to their advantage? Has the concept of Power changed over time? Have the forces of good and evil changed over time? Discussion and interpretation through class participation.

"Ultimately," Elie Wiesel--who was imprisoned at Buchenwald--has written, "the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercise over himself."

"Simply put, power is the ability to effect the outcomes you want, and if necessary, to change the behavior of others to make this happen.
                                                       Joseph S. Nye Jr., 2002

2. Joseph Nye on POWER:

3. Hillary Clinton and the New presidential candidate on Power

4. Hard Power vs. Soft Power - After reading the article from South Asia Global Affairs and watching Joseph Nye Jr. video above please answer the following questions:

A. What is "Hard Power"?
B. What is "Soft Power?"
C. How do they impact foreign policy (the relationships between countries)?
D. Give examples of both Soft Power and Hard Power by making a T-chart comparing and contrasting.

5. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:
1. None.

Day 51 - 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. Crash Course: Who won the American Revolution? We will finish this video today



2. Informational, Narrative, and Argumentative Text.  What is the difference? What do you know about these different styles of teaching history?

3. What are thesis statements?
*Examples of Thesis Statements/Tips for writing an Effective Thesis Statement:
University of Purdue Writing Lab
University of North Carolina - Tips and Examples of good Thesis Statements
Weak versus Strong Thesis Statements - University of Arizona and really great examples of thesis statements.




4. We will read and split into the class into two larger groups that will share the responsibilities of reading, discussing, and then deciding what style of text the following articles are titled How were the American colonist able to win Independence? AND then How revolutionary was the American Revolution? Students will discuss, examine and then provide Top-Down Webs and then produce student-led thesis statements.

5. We will review this Death Chart and what surprises you? What patterns do you see?

6. We will watch The Revolution's Lasting Legacy from the History Channel.

7. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

Homework: 
1. Students will be split into either How were the American colonist able to win Independence? OR How revolutionary was the American Revolution? Students will create Top-Down Webs on these articles highlighting the MAIN IDEAS and followed by the important details that support these main ideas. Secondly, students will decide if these resources are informational, narrative, or argumentative text structures?  Finally, students will then produce student-led thesis statements regarding their article.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Total War, Media and War, Citizenship and Civilian Rights, War Economy, WWI Legacy

1. We will be nearly finishing watching this documentary below titled World War I: The American Legacy.  Please download the blank outline on WWI: The American Legacy by creating a double-T chart with Challenges versus The Good up top and Soldiers versus Citizens horizontally.



2. "Why didn't the Treaty of Versailles lay the foundation for a lasting peace in the world?" should be answered on Google Classroom after reviewing the sources below. Then submit the political cartoon analysis questions, AND questions 1-3 from the Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations handout to Google Classroom as well.

Terms and Perspective of the Treaty of Versailles
Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations - Please read, take notes, and complete questions 1-3 by Thursday's class.
Treaty of Versailles Political Cartoon Activity - Please complete for HW by Thursday.
Treaty of Versailles Slideshow - Please download and review!

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
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. See Google Classroom to finish watching the video and note-taking on WWI: The American Legacy, which will be due tonight at 11:59pm (Tuesday, November 17th).
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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. Rubrics from your NATO Presentation Projects will be passed back. What went well and what challenges did you see?

2. We will review and evaluate the following articles and homework from the last few days:
-Recent NATO article on CFR on current missions
-Evaluating NATO in Crimea?
-How good is NATO after Libya?
-NATO peacemakers or peacebreakers?
-Should NATO get larger in the 21st Century?

3. What is Power? Give clear examples in history where it has been used? What are the positive and negative aspects of using Power? Why do countries use Power to their advantage? Has the concept of Power changed over time? Have the forces of good and evil changed over time?

Homework:
1. What is most concerning you about the Paris Terrorist Attacks? What concerns and questions do you have about the Islamic State?  Do you think this event or conflict can lead to change? Why or why not?  How would you like to incorporate this into our classroom?  Please jot down a few ideas and be prepared to share them with your classmates tomorrow.

Day 50 - 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. Crash Course: Who won the American Revolution?



2. We will read and have a class discussion driven by students on the article titled How were the American colonist able to win Independence? Also, we will discuss and then evaluate How revolutionary was the American Revolution?

3. We will review this Death Chart and what surprises you? What patterns do you see?

4. We will watch The Revolution's Lasting Legacy from the History Channel.

5. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

Homework: 
1. Due tomorrow -Tuesday morning by 7:30am:
A. Was the American Revolution justified? In other words did the men who lost their lives for the American Revolution, die in vain or with a just cause? See this Death Chart - Should have been posted on Google Classroom and one response to another classmate

B. What are the major challenges facing the United States now that the American Revolution has ended? - You MUST respond to this question tonight and one response to another classmate.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Total War, Media and War, Citizenship and Civilian Rights, War Economy, WWI Legacy

1. We will be watching this movie Monday - 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! Please download the blank outline on WWI: The American Legacy



2. "Why didn't the Treaty of Versailles lay the foundation for a lasting peace in the world?" should be answered on Google Classroom after reviewing the sources below. Then submit the political cartoon analysis questions, AND questions 1-3 from the Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations handout to Google Classroom as well.

Terms and Perspective of the Treaty of Versailles
Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations - Please read, take notes, and complete questions 1-3 by Thursday's class.
Treaty of Versailles Political Cartoon Activity - Please complete for HW by Thursday.
Treaty of Versailles Slideshow - Please download and review!

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
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. See Google Classroom to finish watching the video and note-taking on WWI: The American Legacy, which will be due tonight at 11:59pm (Monday, November 16th).
_____________________________________________________

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. Rubrics from your NATO Presentation Projects will be passed back. What went well and what challenges did you see?

2. NATO right now in the news - October 30, 2015



3. We will review and evaluate the following articles:
-Recent NATO article on CFR on current missions
-Evaluating NATO in Crimea?
-How good is NATO after Libya?
-NATO peacemakers or peacebreakers?
-Should NATO get larger in the 21st Century?

Homework:
1. See Google Classroom and answer the question on the last article above Should NATO get larger in the 21st Century? Remember you need your reaction to written in a detailed paragraph.