Day 74 - Wednesday

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!!!

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

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1. Some of you will be in the Library working on your final touches of your Digital Story and others may be going to Holiday Traditions.  Either way the substitute should be in the Library and you will have it as an option to complete the different stages of your project. This is day 6 in the library on A digital story on the U.S. Constitution
-Due Date reminder - Monday, January 4th, 2016
-Working Outlines should be updated daily so Mr. Parkin can check-in regularly.
-Don't forget your "To Do List" for your Google Topic Folder
-Grading Rubric

2.  Presentations DO START ON January 4, 2016.

Homework:

1. At this point you should be working toward your final script, voice recording and syncing up your pictures with your voice thread.  Please be sure you have YOUR ESSENTIAL QUESTION everyone of your classmates should be able to answer and a strong thesis statement.   Also, be sure to have CREDIBLE sources! Additionally, please check over your "Procedures" and "Requirements" so each student understands the tasks under The Digital Storytelling Constitution Project.  Remember you need to have a Chicago-Style citation so keep your research organized.

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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?
-What were the most important themes of the 1920's?
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

Themes: Evaluating the 1920's, Causes of The Great Depression

1. Due on Wednesday, December 23rd by 2:00pm - While in class today you should quickly review Chapter 22 - The Great Depression and the major themes AND Digital History (Our Online Textbook) and come up with a list of major themes you would like to study.  Then pick ONE theme that you REALLY want to learn more about.  Once you pick that ONE topic, do some basic research using Chapter 22 AND Digital History and produce a PIE paragraph on your subject - It should include a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT and at least 6 sentences that have supportive and credible evidence to support your thesis statement.

2. We will finish the Causes of the Great Depression on Monday when we get back from Winter Break.
Digital Database investigation of the Causes of the Great Depression?

3. Causes and Effect of the Great Depression

4. The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Due on Wednesday, December 23rd by 2:00pm - This will take you 2 nights to complete -
Review Chapter 22 - The Great Depression and the major themes AND Digital History (Our Online Textbook) and come up with a list of major themes you would like to study.  Then pick ONE theme that you REALLY want to learn more about.  Once you pick that ONE topic, do some basic research using Chapter 22 AND Digital History and produce a PIE paragraph on your subject - It should include a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT and at least 6 sentences that have supportive and credible evidence to support your thesis statement.

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. We will finish watching A PBS special titled "The Road to 9/11" when you get back from the break, so the questions on The Road to 9/11 Handout with key terms and questions will not be due until Monday, January 4th. Get started on your region study for Terrorism and National Security.

2. From the article on "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" let's review your summaries and was there anything that you want to highlight or discuss from this article?

3. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

4. A brief history of Afghanistan Slideshow

5. History of the Middle East - A brief lesson and teaching moment and then let's review the resources:
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Homework:
1. Please read, review maps and biographies, and listen to the podcasts on your assigned task on The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015. We will complete the same jigsaw activity tomorrow using this 5-part series.
Group A - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - The Clash with Islam

Day 73 - Tuesday

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

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1. Today is day 5 in the library, does anyone have questions on your next project A digital story on the U.S. Constitution?
-Due Date reminder - Monday, January 4th, 2016
-Working Outlines should be updated daily so Mr. Parkin can check-in regularly.
-Don't forget your "To Do List" for your Google Topic Folder
-Grading Rubric

2. We are in the Library Tuesday and Wednesday => A grand total of 5 1/2 days + a weekend = means you can definitely get this done BEFORE the Winter Break and have no homework over the break. Presentations DO START ON January 4, 2016.

Homework:

1. At this point you should be working toward your final script and your research should be nearly done. Please be sure you have CREDIBLE sources! Additionally, please check over your "Procedures" and "Requirements" so each student understands the tasks under The Digital Storytelling Constitution Project.  Update your "working outline" based of these "requirements" tonight for your group and continue to investigate your topic doing excellent research. Remember you need to have a Chicago-Style citation so keep your research organized.

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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?
-What were the most important themes of the 1920's?
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

Themes: Evaluating the 1920's, Causes of The Great Depression

1. Causes of the Great Depression?
Digital Database investigation of the Causes of the Great Depression?

3. Causes and Effect of the Great Depression

4. The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Due on Wednesday, December 23rd by 2:00pm - This will take you 2 nights to complete -
Review Chapter 22 - The Great Depression and the major themes AND Digital History (Our Online Textbook) and come up with a list of major themes you would like to study.  Then pick ONE theme that you REALLY want to learn more about.  Once you pick that ONE topic, do some basic research using Chapter 22 AND Digital History and produce a PIE paragraph on your subject - It should include a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT and at least 6 sentences that have supportive and credible evidence to support your thesis statement.

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. We will begin watching A PBS special titled "The Road to 9/11" and you will need to complete questions as we watch the movie on The Road to 9/11 Handout with key terms and questions.

2. From the article on "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" let's review your summaries and was there anything that you want to highlight or discuss from this article?

3. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

4. A brief history of Afghanistan Slideshow

5. History of the Middle East - A brief lesson and teaching moment and then let's review the resources:
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Homework:
1. Please read, review maps and biographies, and listen to the podcasts on your assigned task on The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015. We will complete the same jigsaw activity tomorrow using this 5-part series.
Group A - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - The Clash with Islam

Day 72 - Monday

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

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1. Today is day 4 in the library, does anyone have questions on your next project A digital story on the U.S. Constitution?
-Due Date reminder
-Working Outlines should be updated daily so Mr. Parkin can check-in regularly.
-Don't forget your "To Do List" for your Google Topic Folder
-Rubric

2. We are in the Library today, Tuesday, and Wednesday => A grand total of 5 1/2 days + a weekend = means you can definitely get this done BEFORE the Winter Break and have no homework over the break. Presentations DO START ON January 4, 2016.

Homework:

1. Continue your research on your topic - PLEASE use the BHS Databases and your textbook first, then move to CREDIBLE sources! Additionally, please check over your "Procedures" and "Requirements" so each student understands the tasks under The Digital Storytelling Constitution Project.  Update your "working outline" based of these "requirements" tonight for your group and continue to investigate your topic doing excellent research. Remember you need to have a Chicago-Style citation so keep your research organized.

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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?
-What were the most important themes of the 1920's?
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

Themes: Evaluating the 1920's, Causes of The Great Depression

1. We will finish the completion of The Presidents of the 1920's Video Questions - Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover

2. Causes of the Great Depression?
Digital Database investigation of the Causes of the Great Depression?

3. Causes and Effect of the Great Depression

4. The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Please read and examine pages 668-677 on The Great Depression Begins and complete all seven  of the outlined questions on The Nation's Sick Economy using complete sentences. Also, please watch BOTH very short video clips on Google Classroom and make a list of the causes of The Great Depression based on these videos.

2. Due on Wednesday, December 23rd by 2:00pm - This will take you 2 nights to complete -
Review Chapter 22 - The Great Depression and the major themes AND Digital History (Our Online Textbook) and come up with a list of major themes you would like to study.  Then pick ONE theme that you REALLY want to learn more about.  Once you pick that ONE topic, do some basic research using Chapter 22 AND Digital History and produce a PIE paragraph on your subject - It should include a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT and at least 6 sentences that have supportive and credible evidence to support your thesis statement.

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. We will begin watching A PBS special titled "The Road to 9/11" and you will need to complete questions as we watch the movie on The Road to 9/11 Handout with key terms and questions.

2. From the article on "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" let's review your summaries and was there anything that you want to highlight or discuss from this article?

3. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

4. A brief history of Afghanistan Slideshow

5. History of the Middle East - A brief lesson and teaching moment and then let's review the resources:
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Homework:
1. Please read, review maps and biographies, and listen to the podcasts on your assigned task on The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015. We will complete the same jigsaw activity tomorrow using this 5-part series.
Group A - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - The Clash with Islam

Day 71 - Friday

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

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1. Today is day 3 in the library, does anyone have questions on your next project A digital story on the U.S. Constitution?
-Due Date reminder
-Working Outlines should be updated daily so Mr. Parkin can check-in regularly.
-Rubric

2. We are in the Library next week => A grand total of 5 1/2 days + a weekend = means you can definitely get this done BEFORE the Winter Break and have no homework over the break. Presentations DO START ON January 4, 2016.

Homework:

1. Continue your research on your topic - PLEASE use the BHS Databases and your textbook first, then move to CREDIBLE sources! Additionally, please check over your "Procedures" and "Requirements" so each student understands the tasks under The Digital Storytelling Constitution Project.  Update your "working outline" based of these "requirements" tonight for your group and continue to investigate your topic doing excellent research. Remember you need to have a Chicago-Style citation so keep your research organized.

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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?
-How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-What were the most important themes of the 1920's?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Limitations on Immigrants, Consumerism, The Scopes Trial

1. The 1920's Playing Cards and your 3 paragraphs for a mini-project are were due last night by midnight!  Make sure you have submitted it to Google Classroom please and also understand the tasks at hand that need to be submitted were:
A. Create 3 playing cards
B. Do more research on your individuals and then relate them to the essential question "Which three figures best embodied the spirit of the 1920s?"
C. Write a 3 paragraph essay that answers "Which three figures best embodied the spirit of the 1920's?" You must have a clear and debatable thesis statement, supporting arguments - topic sentences, and then successful evidence to support these claims.

2. Themes of the 1920's

3. For Friday, we will complete The Presidents of the 1920's Video Questions - Please download and be ready to complete on Friday during class.

Homework:
1. None, enjoy your weekend!

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. We will finish the review of your Final Exam Project and Rubric.

2. From the article on "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" let's review your summaries and was there anything that you want to highlight or discuss from this article?

3. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

4. A brief history of Afghanistan Slideshow

5. History of the Middle East - A brief lesson and teaching moment and then let's review the resources:
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Homework:
1. The Road to 9/11 video preview and pre-work has to be done this weekend.  There are many key terms, ideas, and people you need to understand before we watch the movie The Road to 9/11.  For this weekend, your homework will be to review and research ALL KEY TERMS on page 1 of your Road to 9/11 handout.  All terms are due by Monday morning at 7:30 AM.  All of the questions should be filled out AS YOU WATCH the movie on Monday and Tuesday. The packet questions will be due by 2:30 PM on Tuesday after we finish the video.

2. Please read, review maps and biographies, and listen to the podcasts on your assigned task on The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015. We will complete the same jigsaw activity tomorrow using this 5-part series.
Group A - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - The Clash with Islam

Day 70 - Thursday

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

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1. Any questions on your next project A digital story on the U.S. Constitution?
-Due Date reminder
-Working Outlines should be updated daily so Mr. Parkin can check-in regularly.
-Rubric

2. We are in the Library the rest of this week, AND next week => A grand total of 5 1/2 days + a weekend = means you can definitely get this done BEFORE the Winter Break and have no homework over the break. Presentations DO START ON January 4, 2016.

Homework:

1. Continue your research on your topic - PLEASE use the BHS Databases and your textbook first, then move to CREDIBLE sources! Additionally, please check over your "Procedures" and "Requirements" so each student understands the tasks under The Digital Storytelling Constitution Project.  Update your "working outline" based of these "requirements" tonight for your group and continue to investigate your topic doing excellent research. Remember you need to have a Chicago-Style citation so keep your research organized.

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-What were the most important themes of the 1920's?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Limitations on Immigrants, Consumerism, The Scopes Trial

1. The Class will be split into 4 groups (Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D) once again.  Your job will be to use the 2-column notes, ideas, and discussion and complete your 3 Playing Cards. For designing your playing cards: one side will represent an image of the person or concept, the other will be the facts, connections, details you researched) that represent your topic and put it in a google document with a clear titled to PRINT OUT for your visuals. BONUS POINTS FOR those of you who want to draw it out on your playing cards, but I need to recognize who it is exactly. Your job will be to create 1920's Playing Cards and here is your mini-project with your group.

2. Make sure you understand the tasks at hand:
A. Create 3 playing cards
B. Do more research on your individuals and then relate them to the essential question "Which three figures best embodied the spirit of the 1920s?"
C. Write a 3 paragraph essay that answers "Which three figures best embodied the spirit of the 1920's?" You must have a clear and debatable thesis statement, supporting arguments - topic sentences, and then successful evidence to support these claims.

Group A - The Twenties Woman - pages 646-651
Group B - Education and Popular Culture - pages 652-657
Group C - The Harlem Renaissance - pages 658-663
Group D - Miscellaneous Group - See the mini-project sheet and Digital History's 1920's

3. Themes of the 1920's

4. On Friday, we will complete The Presidents of the 1920's Video Questions - Please download and be ready to complete on Friday during class.

Homework:
1. Remember you need to finalize your design and information for your playing cards, answer the essential question with effective research, and then write a 3 paragraph essay on this essential question from the 1920's Playing Cards and here is your mini-project with your group. Please make sure you understand EXACTLY what is due on Friday, December 18th, BEFORE CLASS!

Group A - The Twenties Woman - pages 646-651
Group B - Education and Popular Culture - pages 652-657
Group C - The Harlem Renaissance - pages 658-663
Group D - Miscellaneous Group - See the mini-project sheet.

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. Was yesterday's jigsaw and group activity effective? What did you like and not like about having assigned roles and constructing a small group discussion?
-World Affairs Organization and the Syrian Refugees Crisis, February 2015
(Use the Table of Contents on Page 2 to pick the topics you want to read and learn more about)

-Wall Street Journal "A Frontline Solution to Europe's Refugee Crisis," September 2015

-"Stories from Syrian Refugees," UNHCR United Nations Refugee Agency, 2015

-"The Smartphone completely completely changed the Refugee Crisis," WIRED, December 2015

-"The Refugee Crisis in Europe: Bridging the Educational Gaps for Syrians in Turkey," The Brookings Institute, November 2015

-"Is this Humanitarian Migration Crisis Different," Organization for Economic Co-Operation Economic Development, September 2015

-"Hungary Today" Hungary Today Blog, September 2015

2. From the article on "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" let's review your summaries and was there anything that you want to highlight or discuss from this article?

3. History of the Middle East - A brief lesson and teaching moment and then let's review the resources:
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Homework:
1. Please read, review maps and biographies, and listen to the podcasts on your assigned task on The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015. We will complete the same jigsaw activity tomorrow using this 5-part series.
Group A - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - The Clash with Islam

Day 69 - Wednesday

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

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1. A quick recap and examination of your next project - A digital story on the U.S. Constitution
-Due Date
-Google Folders
-Tasks for student groups
-Rubric
-To Do List

2. We are in the Library 1/2 day today, full days the rest of this week, AND next week => A grand total of 5 1/2 days + a weekend = means you can definitely get this done BEFORE the Winter Break and have no homework over the break. Presentations DO START ON January 4, 2016.

Homework:

1. This is the LAST AFTERNOON/EVENING you have to complete the pages 5-12 on the U.S. Constitution Packet. This examination and collection of different activities is due by TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT - Wednesday, December 16th.

2. Begin your research on your topic - PLEASE use the BHS Databases and your textbook first. Additionally, please check over your "Procedures" or student tasks under The Digital Storytelling Constitution Project.  Create an "working outline" based of these procedures tonight for your group.

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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?
-How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-What were the most important themes of the 1920's?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Limitations on Immigrants, Consumerism, The Scopes Trial

1. The Class will be split into 4 groups (Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D) - Your job will be to read and organize the new information from last nights reading/research using your 2-column notes on the section you will be assigned. You must SHARE YOUR 2-COLUMN NOTES and understanding of these topics on the 1920's. In your groups you will need to find at least 5 visuals (photos, graphs, charts).

2. For designing your playing cards: one side will represent an image of the person or concept, the other will be the facts, connections, details you researched) that represent your topic and put it in a google document with a clear titled to PRINT OUT for your visuals. BONUS POINTS FOR those of you who want to draw it out on your playing cards.. Your job will be to create 1920's Playing Cards and here is your mini-project with your group.

Group A - The Twenties Woman - pages 646-651
Group B - Education and Popular Culture - pages 652-657
Group C - The Harlem Renaissance - pages 658-663
Group D - Miscellaneous Group - See the mini-project sheet and Digital History's 1920's

3. Themes of the 1920's

4. On Friday, we will complete The Presidents of the 1920's Video Questions - Please download and be ready to complete on Friday during class.

Homework:
1. Remember you need to finalize your design and information for your playing cards from the 1920's Playing Cards and here is your mini-project with your group. Please make sure you understand EXACTLY what is due on Friday, December 18th, BEFORE CLASS!

Group A - The Twenties Woman - pages 646-651
Group B - Education and Popular Culture - pages 652-657
Group C - The Harlem Renaissance - pages 658-663
Group D - Miscellaneous Group - See the mini-project sheet.

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. Documents and Primary Sources for today's jigsaw group activity
Expert Groups will discuss and share ideas.  Additionally, expert groups will conduct a little more research on their student-choice topics and deliver this information to the other groups using a jigsaw approach.  This means each group will meet with another topic group to teach about the main ideas of their topic. Each group meetup will include 4 students and each student will have a task - Summarizer, Predictor, Classifier and Questioner. When all groups have completed the jigsaw activity with all for tasks completed we will have an open-class discussion about the topics summaries, predictions, clarification of issues, and questions students still have.

2. Resources on the Syrian Refugee Crisis:
-World Affairs Organization and the Syrian Refugees Crisis, February 2015
(Use the Table of Contents on Page 2 to pick the topics you want to read and learn more about)

-Wall Street Journal "A Frontline Solution to Europe's Refugee Crisis," September 2015

-"Stories from Syrian Refugees," UNHCR United Nations Refugee Agency, 2015

-"The Smartphone completely completely changed the Refugee Crisis," WIRED, December 2015

-"The Refugee Crisis in Europe: Bridging the Educational Gaps for Syrians in Turkey," The Brookings Institute, November 2015

-"Is this Humanitarian Migration Crisis Different," Organization for Economic Co-Operation Economic Development, September 2015

-"Hungary Today" Hungary Today Blog, September 2015

Homework:
1. Review your notes and the article on "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" Please create a summary that answers the question in the article titled based on your Two-Column Notes and review of the article and post it to Google Classroom.

2. Review and get familiar with the website, layout, and scope of what you will be diving into as we study The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Day 68 - 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?
-What should an ideal government look like?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights

1. A few students were absent on either Thursday or Friday, so you will need to take the class period to makeup the Test or DBQ on the electoral college will be given as Part II TODAY - Tuesday.

2. A very quick recap on The Constitution Becomes a Reality map and questions.

3. Anti-Federalist and Federalist Map:


4. Introducing the U.S. Constitution Packet and breaking down some of the highlights.

5. Mr. Parkin will introduce your next project - A digital story on the U.S. Constitution
-Due Date
-Google Folders
-Tasks for student groups
-Rubric

Homework:

1. Last night you should have read, highlighted, had a study overview of the cover page and then pages 2-4 and this will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide for your final exam a month from now. Please complete pages 5-12 over the course of the next two nights on the U.S. Constitution Packet. This examination and collection of different activities is due by Wednesday, December 16th by midnight.

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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?
-How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Limitations on Immigrants, Consumerism, The Scopes Trial

1. A quick-write on The Scopes Trial "Why do you think this trial was named "The Monkey Trial" and should John Scopes have been guilty for teaching creationism?"
- Your job yesterday was to read and analyze the following sources and complete ONE of the activity choices on the slideshow. Please follow this order below in order to gain a better knowledge of the "Trial of the Century" aka "The Monkey Trial" aka "The Scopes Trial" in 1925.
A. The Scopes Trial Background - you need to read in order to gain some understanding of this trial
B. A video on The Scope Trial - 6 minutes
C. An NPR timeline, quick article and podcast - Read the article, review the timeline, and listen to the 12 minute podcast.
D. The Scopes Trial Slideshow with an activity you must complete for homework.

2. The Presidents of the 1920's Video Questions - Please download and complete in class today.

Homework:
1. The Class will be split into 4 groups (Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D) - Your job will be to read and organize the new information into 2-column notes on the section you will be assigned. Additionally, you will need to find 3 visuals (photos, graphs, charts) that represent your topic and put it in a google document with a clear titled. Your job will be to create 1920's Playing Cards and here is your mini-project with your group.

Group A - The Twenties Woman - pages 646-651
Group B - Education and Popular Culture - pages 652-657
Group C - The Harlem Renaissance - pages 658-663
Group D - Miscellaneous Group - See the mini-project sheet.

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. Against All Odds - Game you will need Google Chromebooks or your own devices - go see the librarian as she is expecting you, but you MUST return the Google Chromebooks at the end of class.

2. Please read and review the Syrian Refugee Crisis Background from The Council of Foreign Relations SHOULD BE READ IN CLASS and then you will break-off into groups to discuss this article and complete the SOAPS Worksheet before class is over!

3. We will do everything else below on Tuesday:
Documents and Primary Sources for today's jigsaw group activity
-World Affairs Organization and the Syrian Refugees Crisis, February 2015
(Use the Table of Contents on Page 2 to pick the topics you want to read and learn more about)

-Wall Street Journal "A Frontline Solution to Europe's Refugee Crisis," September 2015

-"Stories from Syrian Refugees," UNHCR United Nations Refugee Agency, 2015

-"The Smartphone completely completely changed the Refugee Crisis," WIRED, December 2015

-"The Refugee Crisis in Europe: Bridging the Educational Gaps for Syrians in Turkey," The Brookings Institute, November 2015

-"Is this Humanitarian Migration Crisis Different," Organization for Economic Co-Operation Economic Development, September 2015

-"Hungary Today" Hungary Today Blog, September 2015

Homework:
1. Read American Public Radio's article "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" Please create a Two-Column Note illustrating the Main Ideas/Arguments and those details/development that support them.

2. Review and get familiar with the website, layout, and scope of what you will be diving into as we study The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Day 67 - 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: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights

1. A few students were absent on either Thursday or Friday, so you will need to take the class period to makeup the Test or DBQ on the electoral college will be given as Part II TOMORROW as I am out of school today!

2. Due by 2:00pm today - SO GET IT DONE IN CLASS! Complete The Constitution Becomes a Reality map activity and questions. (Homework is down below and on Google Classroom)

3. Anti-Federalist and Federalist Map:

Homework:

1. Please read, highlight, study the cover page and then pages 2-4 as it will be absolutely necessary as a key study guide for your project I am introducing tomorrow and for your final exam a month from now. Please complete pages 5-12 on the U.S. Constitution Packet by Wednesday, December 16th by midnight.

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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?
-How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Limitations on Immigrants, Consumerism, The Scopes Trial

1. The Scopes Trial - Your job will be to read and analyze the following sources and complete ONE of the activity choices on the slideshow. Please follow this order below in order to gain a better knowledge of the "Trial of the Century" aka "The Monkey Trial" aka "The Scopes Trial" in 1925.
A. The Scopes Trial Background - you need to read in order to gain some understanding of this trial
B. A video on The Scope Trial - 6 minutes
C. An NPR timeline, quick article and podcast - Read the article, review the timeline, and listen to the 12 minute podcast.
D. The Scopes Trial Slideshow with an activity you must complete for homework.

Homework:
1. You must review EACH of the 16 slides on The Scopes Trial Slideshow and then complete ONE of the 3 activity options on the last slide for homework. If you do the role-play skit, then organize a team and have your entire skit written out and shared with me as a google doc and post on Google Classroom.

2. Billy Robinson will finish "Consumerism" in the 1920's presentation tomorrow.

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. Against All Odds - Game you will need Google Chromebooks or your own devices - go see the librarian as she is expecting you, but you MUST return the Google Chromebooks at the end of class.

2. Please read and review the Syrian Refugee Crisis Background from The Council of Foreign Relations SHOULD BE READ IN CLASS and then you will break-off into groups to discuss this article and complete the SOAPS Worksheet before class is over!

3. We will do everything else below on Tuesday:
Documents and Primary Sources for today's jigsaw group activity
-World Affairs Organization and the Syrian Refugees Crisis, February 2015
(Use the Table of Contents on Page 2 to pick the topics you want to read and learn more about)

-Wall Street Journal "A Frontline Solution to Europe's Refugee Crisis," September 2015

-"Stories from Syrian Refugees," UNHCR United Nations Refugee Agency, 2015

-"The Smartphone completely completely changed the Refugee Crisis," WIRED, December 2015

-"The Refugee Crisis in Europe: Bridging the Educational Gaps for Syrians in Turkey," The Brookings Institute, November 2015

-"Is this Humanitarian Migration Crisis Different," Organization for Economic Co-Operation Economic Development, September 2015

-"Hungary Today" Hungary Today Blog, September 2015

Homework:
1. Read American Public Radio's article "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" Please create a Two-Column Note illustrating the Main Ideas/Arguments and those details/development that support them.

2. Review and get familiar with the website, layout, and scope of what you will be diving into as we study The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Day 66 - Friday

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: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights

1. Our DBQ on the electoral college will be given as Part II today!

2. Resources on ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Chart - Anti-Federalist versus Federalist
Video -  Ratification and Constitution and New U.S. Government
Who were the Delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
The Convention - What was this meeting?
Republicanism - What is it and how did America's Founding Fathers decide it was best for America?
The Constitutional Convention - The Ratification Process
The U.S. Constitution: An Enduring Document - U.S. State Department
-The US Government and what the Constitution says... - Slideshow #1
-The National Government Organization and Constitution - Slideshow #2
The Electoral College Explained - 3-2-1 Activity (see Google Classroom)
2000 Presidential Election: Fair or 'Stolen'? (write a paragraph arguing a thesis to support "Fair or Stolen"?)

Homework:

1.  Watch the videos above if you have not already and review the 2000 Presidential Election: Fair or 'Stolen'? if you need a second look at the Electoral College and the 21st Century debate behind it.

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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?
-How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

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

1. A very quick review of Chapter 20 - Section 2 - JUST PAGES 625-626 on The Harding Presidency, AND  then Section 3 - The Business of America - pages 628-633.
A. What trends were set during the 1920's politically, economically, and socially?  - Please create a Top-Down Web that addresses this question and these issues. 

2. Students will present their organized multi-media project on a variety of topics on the 1920's with a focus on the essential question: How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America? 

3. Order of the Presentations:
A. Quota System/Immigration Limitation - Done
B. The Palmer Raids + FBI - Done
C. Red Scare - Done
D. Sacco and Vanzetti - Done
E. KKK - Thursday
F. Labor Unrest and Strikes - Friday
G. Consumerism - Friday

A. The Red Scare - Background + GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare + Red Scare (pages 9-16) + The Reds + Red Scare Image Gallery

B. The Palmer Raids - background and primary source documents (pages 17-25) + Palmer Raids + FBI and Palmer Raids

C. Sacco and Vanzetti - Background and primary source documents + Great Website and primary sources on Sacco and Vanzetti excerpts from the trial

D. The 1921 Emergency Quota Act + Immigration restrictions +
Immigration Documents (pages 3-17) + Primary Sources on Immigration in the 1920's

E. KKK in the 1920's + The 1925 Klansman Manual + Weekly Klan Bulletin "The Imperial Nighthawk" + KKK primary Sources

F. Labor Unrest and Strikes + Why belong to a Labor Union? + Primary Sources on Laborers and Companies + Labor Strikes and primary sources + Labor Unions and primary sources + Work and Protest + Work and Protest Voices - Literally voices of those who support protest at work.


3. The Roaring 1920's Resources
"The Roaring Twenties"
New York as the Supreme Jazz Age City - Quick Video
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
-The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns
-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
-Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's

Homework:
1. None, enjoy your weekend!
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. The reason WHY THIS IS A CRISIS?

2. Against All Odds - Game you will need Google Chromebooks

3. Facts on File: Controversial Issues titled Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

4. Syrian Refugee Crisis Background from The Council of Foreign Relations will be read in class and then you will break-off into groups to discuss using Primary Source Documents using SOAPS Worksheet to evaluate "What are the benefits and drawbacks of the refugee crisis for America and Europe?"

5. Documents and Primary Sources for today's jigsaw group activity
-World Affairs Organization and the Syrian Refugees Crisis, February 2015
(Use the Table of Contents on Page 2 to pick the topics you want to read and learn more about)

-Wall Street Journal "A Frontline Solution to Europe's Refugee Crisis," September 2015

-"Stories from Syrian Refugees," UNHCR United Nations Refugee Agency, 2015

-"The Smartphone completely completely changed the Refugee Crisis," WIRED, December 2015

-"The Refugee Crisis in Europe: Bridging the Educational Gaps for Syrians in Turkey," The Brookings Institute, November 2015

-"Is this Humanitarian Migration Crisis Different," Organization for Economic Co-Operation Economic Development, September 2015

-"Hungary Today" Hungary Today Blog, September 2015

Homework:
1. None, enjoy your weekend!

Day 65 - Thursday

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: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights

1. Your Constitutional Convention Test - Part I will be given today

2. Our DBQ on the electoral college will be given as Part II tomorrow!

Quick review of the Election Process: 
 

 


3. Resources on ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Chart - Anti-Federalist versus Federalist
Video -  Ratification and Constitution and New U.S. Government
Who were the Delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
The Convention - What was this meeting?
Republicanism - What is it and how did America's Founding Fathers decide it was best for America?
The Constitutional Convention - The Ratification Process
The U.S. Constitution: An Enduring Document - U.S. State Department
-The US Government and what the Constitution says... - Slideshow #1
-The National Government Organization and Constitution - Slideshow #2
The Electoral College Explained - 3-2-1 Activity (see Google Classroom)
2000 Presidential Election: Fair or 'Stolen'? (write a paragraph arguing a thesis to support "Fair or Stolen"?)

Homework:

1.  Watch the videos above if you have not already and review the 2000 Presidential Election: Fair or 'Stolen'? if you need a second look at the Electoral College and the 21st Century debate behind it.

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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?
-How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

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

1. Students will present their organized multi-media project on a variety of topics on the 1920's with a focus on the essential question: How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America? 

2. Order of the Presentations:
A. Quota System/Immigration Limitation - Done
B. The Palmer Raids + FBI - Done
C. Red Scare - Done
D. Sacco and Vanzetti - Done
E. KKK - Thursday
F. Labor Unrest and Strikes - Thursday
G. Consumerism - Friday

A. The Red Scare - Background + GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare + Red Scare (pages 9-16) + The Reds + Red Scare Image Gallery

B. The Palmer Raids - background and primary source documents (pages 17-25) + Palmer Raids + FBI and Palmer Raids

C. Sacco and Vanzetti - Background and primary source documents + Great Website and primary sources on Sacco and Vanzetti excerpts from the trial

D. The 1921 Emergency Quota Act + Immigration restrictions +
Immigration Documents (pages 3-17) + Primary Sources on Immigration in the 1920's

E. KKK in the 1920's + The 1925 Klansman Manual + Weekly Klan Bulletin "The Imperial Nighthawk" + KKK primary Sources

F. Labor Unrest and Strikes + Why belong to a Labor Union? + Primary Sources on Laborers and Companies + Labor Strikes and primary sources + Labor Unions and primary sources + Work and Protest + Work and Protest Voices - Literally voices of those who support protest at work.


3. The Roaring 1920's Resources
"The Roaring Twenties"
New York as the Supreme Jazz Age City - Quick Video
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
-The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns
-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
-Red Scare Packet and Visual DBQ's

Homework:
1. Please read Chapter 20 - Section 2 - JUST PAGES 625-626 on The Harding Presidency, AND  then Section 3 - The Business of America - pages 628-633.
A. What trends were set during the 1920's politically, economically, and socially?  - Please create a Top-Down Web that addresses this question and these issues. 
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

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

1. Read a contemporary debate issue on refugees from Facts on File: Controversial Issues titled Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

2. Syrian Refugee Crisis


Homework:
1. None