Day 93 - Friday

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

-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?
-Was Francis Scott Key or Andrew Jackson the biggest hero of the war? Why?

Themes: James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812, heroes of the War of 1812

1. Did you all post your Video Quiz?

2. Essential Questions from John Green's Crash Course The War of 1812 video.  In groups, students will share their reaction of the Crash Course video and thesis statements for a few minutes. Additionally, the team will look at the key aspects of creating a clear, controversial, and provable thesis statement pertaining to War of 1812. Your thesis can focus on any aspect of the war - a major battle, the outcome, or any controversial issue.

3. Old Ironsides Story
The USS Constitution and video

4. To conclude our study of the War of 1812, the class will be split into two major groups - Group A & Group B and then complete a Write-Around Process Activity
Donald Hickey Perspective - Group A
Andrew Lambert Perspective - Group B
*Activity - While in groups split again into partners.  Each partner will read one paragraph out loud, while the other partner listens. The reader is just reading, however the listener is writing down anything they believe is significant - key people, terms, questions they may have about the event/topic.  After each paragraph the pair (reader and documented note-taker) should discuss the key aspects and summarize of information they just read/listened too. Then you and your partner should switch roles on an off every paragraph. There are a total of 10 paragraphs in BOTH articles, so everyone should read 5 and write notes on 5. We will take the next 10 minutes of class students will complete The War of 1812 Perspectives Graphic Organizer with another pair of students from the other article. The exit ticket will be to write a paragraph with your 4-person group answering the essential question: Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

5. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

Homework:

1. None, enjoy your weekend!

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII, Maps of WWII

1. Did everyone post your World War II packet today?

2. Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

3. Political cartoon serve the purpose of what?  Why can they be effective or ineffective during controversial times in a country? Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE.  Your political cartoon should depict the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's. The directions were simple:

4. What struggles or ah-ha moments did you have when completing the Cartoon Analysis Form.

5. We will continue the class notes and discussion on the topics below:
A. What were the major causes of World War II?  
-As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II
-Causes of World War II - read with a partner and write down your thoughts, key ideas, and reaction.
*Evaluation: Which cause of WWII was most important and why?
-Maps of World War II
-Summary of WWII

B. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-American Foreign Policy from 1920 - 1941 slideshow - please download to your device and be able to take some notes.

6. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. None, enjoy your weekend!

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?

Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

1. Use The People's History or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Share these lists with a small group of 3-4 students and begin creating THEMES based off this list. Your THEMES can be based of common patterns, experience over a decade or more, common places of conflict, or similar interest on a global scale. You should come up with at least 5 themes over the last 71 years!

***Based off this list, and a comprehensive examination of the possible themes, what do you want to study?

2. Humans and Humans - The accelerated rate of history from 1945-Present day (well closer to 2007).

Homework:
1. None, enjoy the weekend!

Day 92 - Thursday

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

-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?
-Was Francis Scott Key or Andrew Jackson the biggest hero of the war? Why?

Themes: Thomas Jefferson's legacy, James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. We will finish the Video Quiz, based off watch the last two episodes of The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion?
*Everyone should have watched Episodes #1-8
The Star Spangled Banner Transcript

2. To conclude our study of the War of 1812, the class will be split into two major groups - Group A & Group B and then complete a Write-Around Process Activity
Donald Hickey Perspective - Group A
Andrew Lambert Perspective - Group B
*Activity - While in groups split again into partners.  Each partner will read one paragraph out loud, while the other partner listens. The reader is just reading, however the listener is writing down anything they believe is significant - key people, terms, questions they may have about the event/topic.  After each paragraph the pair (reader and documented note-taker) should discuss the key aspects and summarize of information they just read/listened too. Then you and your partner should switch roles on an off every paragraph. There are a total of 10 paragraphs in BOTH articles, so everyone should read 5 and write notes on 5. We will take the next 10 minutes of class students will complete The War of 1812 Perspectives Graphic Organizer with another pair of students from the other article. The exit ticket will be to write a paragraph with your 4-person group answering the essential question: Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

3. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 


Homework:

1. Watch the Crash Course video above and write a comprehensive thesis statement regarding the outcome of the War of 1812. Please post to Google Classroom.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII, Maps of WWII

1. Yesterday you were asked to go and find ONE political cartoon using the Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE.  Your political cartoon should depict the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's. The directions were simple:

A.  Be ready to share a HARD COPY with your classmates and me on Thursday!
B.  It needs to be printed up on an 8.5 x 11 inch paper in a CLEAR and LARGE FORMAT! 
C.  Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon that is LARGE AND CLEAR!!!  
D.  Finally you had to COMPLETE a Cartoon Analysis Form of your cartoon and post it on Google Classroom by 11:59 PM so you can share some ideas about this cartoon with classmates on Thursday.

2. Today we will successfully complete a Gallery Walk of your ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

3. After the Gallery Walk, we will continue the class notes and discussion on the topics below:
A. What were the major causes of World War II?  
-As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II
-Causes of World War II - read with a partner and write down your thoughts, key ideas, and reaction.
*Evaluation: Which cause of WWII was most important and why?
-Maps of World War II
-Summary of WWII

B. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-American Foreign Policy from 1920 - 1941 slideshow - please download to your device and be able to take some notes.

4. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. Please complete this entire World War II packet by Friday. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete the whole packet which includes identify key people/terms, creating student timelines, and understanding America's role in World War II.  Do NOT wait until the last minute!

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?

Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

1. Reminder about what needs to be signed by YOU and your PARENT/GUARDIAN = International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi.

2. We will continue the sharing your 3 things from home that make you who you are and anything you want to share from your Snapshot portfolio on Thursday when I get back.

3. You will present your quote activity today and evaluate who has:
A. The BEST QUOTE
B. The MOST CREATIVE DESIGN

4. What is International Studies mean?  Use The People's History or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Due by Thursday morning at 7:30 AM!

***Based off this list, what do you want to study?

5. Humans and Humans - The accelerated rate of history from 1945-Present day (well closer to 2007).

Homework:
1. Please get your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi sheet signed by your parents or guardians on the last page

2. What topics on the International Studies list you created do you REALLY WANT TO STUDY?

Day 91 - Wednesday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: Thomas Jefferson's legacy, James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Semester II Student learning and writing goals SHOULD HAVE BEEN POSTED to Google Classroom!

2. Please download the Video Quiz, if you already have it downloaded, then please use it while you watch The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion?
Period 2 - Has already watched (Episode 1 and is 3 minutes into Episode 2)
Period 5 & Period 6 - The above video link is broken down into 10 Episode of ten minute clips, so please make sure you watch the FIRST 4 EPISODES IN-CLASS and complete the video questions as you watch it. See HW.

3. On Thursday - The class will be split into two major groups - Group A & Group B:
Donald Hickey Perspective - Group A
Andrew Lambert Perspective - Group B
*Activity - While in groups split again into partners.  Each partner will read one paragraph out loud, while the other partner listens. The read is just reading, however the listener is writing down anything they belief is significant - key people, terms, questions they may have about the event/topic.  After each paragraph the pair (reader and documented note-taker) should discuss the key aspects and summarize of information they just read/listened too. Then you and your partner should switch roles on an off every paragraph. There are a total of 10 paragraphs in BOTH articles, so everyone should read 5 and write notes on 5. We will take the last 5-10 minutes of class to have a class-wide discussion and our focus will be on perspective and key takeaways from the War of 1812.

4. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 


Homework:

1. Using the Video Quiz, please watch EPISODE #5-8 from The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion tonight for homework and complete more of the video quiz. We will watch the last two episodes in class tomorrow when I am back in school. This means that before tomorrow's class, you should have watched episodes #1-8 or the first 80 minutes of this movie.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII, Maps of WWII

1. Semester II Student learning and writing goals SHOULD HAVE BEEN POSTED to Google Classroom!

2. IF YOU HAVE NOT done so already, please go on the Internet and find ONE political cartoon using the Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE.  Your political cartoon should depict the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons on Thursday.  Be ready to share a HARD COPY with your classmates and me on Thursday! It needs to be printed up on an 8.5 x 11 inch paper in a CLEAR and LARGE FORMAT! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon that is LARGE AND CLEAR!!!  Also, please fill out a Political Cartoon Analysis Sheet and submit it to Google Classroom by 11:59PM - REMEMBER NO two people can have the same cartoon, so fill out the google doc with your name, titled of your political cartoon, and the link.  Finally for today's class period you MUST COMPLETE a Cartoon Analysis Form of your cartoon so you can share some ideas about this cartoon with classmates on Thursday.

3. Please begin working on the World War II packet, which is due by Friday. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete the whole packet which includes identify key people/terms, creating student timelines, and understanding America's role in World War II.  Do NOT wait until the last minute!

4. We will continue the class notes and discussion on the topics below on Thursday. 
A. What were the major causes of World War II?  
-As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II
-Causes of World War II - read with a partner and write down your thoughts, key ideas, and reaction.
*Evaluation: Which cause of WWII was most important and why?
-Maps of World War II
-Summary of WWII

B. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-American Foreign Policy from 1920 - 1941 slideshow - please download to your device and be able to take some notes.

C. Tomorrow (Thursday) we will successfully complete a Gallery Walk of your ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

5. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. IF YOU HAVE NOT done so already, please go on the Internet and find ONE political cartoon (Here is a Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE) that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me today! It needs to be printed up! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!!!  

2. Finally for today's class period you MUST COMPLETE a Cartoon Analysis Form of your cartoon so you can share some ideas about this cartoon with classmates on Thursday. Please post to Google Classroom.

3. Please complete this entire World War II packet by Friday. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete the whole packet which includes identify key people/terms, creating student timelines, and understanding America's role in World War II.  Do NOT wait until the last minute!

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?
2. How will you succeed in my class?
3. What is history?

Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

1. Reminder about getting your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi reviewed by you and your parent and then get the last page signed. Also your Quote Assignment is DUE BY THURSDAY at 7:30 AM.

2. We will continue the sharing your 3 things from home that make you who you are and anything you want to share from your Snapshot portfolio on Thursday when I get back.

3. What is International Studies mean?  Use The People's History or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Due by Thursday morning at 7:30 AM!

4. Based off this list, what do you want to study?

5. Humans and Humans - The accelerated rate of history from 1945-Present day (well closer to 2007).

Homework:
1. Please print up, think about what really matters to you, and execute a well-designed and thoughtful quote  Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.

2. Please get your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi sheet signed by your parents or guardians on the last page

3. What is International Studies mean?  Use the links below or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Due by Thursday morning please!

What is International Studies mean?  Use The People's History or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Due by Thursday morning at 7:30 AM!  Based off this list, what do you want to study?

Day 90 - Tuesday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: Thomas Jefferson's legacy, James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Semester II Student learning and writing goals
-Create realistic goals on where you can improve and what you want to accomplish. I need to be able to read these so I can try to do my best to help you succeed. Please post to Google Classroom and I will not share these with anyone else.

2.  Who was James Madison?  The James Madison Packet, please read page 1 regarding a brief biography of James Madison and turn and talk to a partner regarding James Madison.
-What are 3 takeaways from this biography?

3. The class will be split into two major groups - Group A & Group B:
Donald Hickey Perspective - Group A
Andrew Lambert Perspective - Group B
*Activity - While in groups split again into partners.  Each partner will read one paragraph out loud, while the other partner listens. The read is just reading, however the listener is writing down anything they belief is significant - key people, terms, questions they may have about the event/topic.  After each paragraph the pair (reader and documented note-taker) should discuss the key aspects and summarize of information they just read/listened too. Then you and your partner should switch roles on an off every paragraph. There are a total of 10 paragraphs in BOTH articles, so everyone should read 5 and write notes on 5. We will take the last 5-10 minutes of class to have a class-wide discussion and our focus will be on perspective and key takeaways from the War of 1812.

4. I will ask you to download the Video Quiz - Use Electronic or print out for tomorrow as a Paper copy!  Let's review a couple basics about the War of 1812 and what you learned from using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion? (We will watch the first 4 episodes (Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV) tomorrow in class.

5. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 


Homework:

1. War of 1812 overview - Please read and provide a brief outline and then complete a 3-2-1 analysis so you get the major "So-What" factor.  Please make sure you poke around and investigate the website as well. There is a terrific timeline, lots of maps, and primary source concepts.

2.  I will ask you to download the Video Quiz - Use Electronic or print out for tomorrow as a Paper copy!

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII, Maps of WWII

1. Semester II Student learning and writing goals
-Create realistic goals on where you can improve and what you want to accomplish. I need to be able to read these so I can try to do my best to help you succeed. Please post to Google Classroom and I will not share these with anyone else.

2. What were the major causes of World War II?  
-As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II
-Causes of World War II - read with a partner and write down your thoughts, key ideas, and reaction.
*Evaluation: Which cause of WWII was most important and why?
-Maps of World War II
-Summary of WWII

3. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-American Foreign Policy from 1920 - 1941 slideshow - please download to your device and be able to take some notes.

4. Tomorrow we will successfully complete a Gallery Walk of your ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

5. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. Please go on the Internet and find ONE political cartoon (Here is a Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE) that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me today! It needs to be printed up! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!

2. Please complete this entire World War II packet by Friday. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete the whole packet which includes identify key people/terms, creating student timelines, and understanding America's role in World War II.  Do NOT wait until the last minute!

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?
2. How will you succeed in my class?
3. What is history?

Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

1. Reminder about getting your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi reviewed by you and your parent and then get the last page signed by you and your parent. Your QUOTE ACTIVITY is due by Thursday. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight and tomorrow...
One of my favorite quotes from "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan
***My advice for your quotes is to go find a meaningful quote. Don't just google any quote, find one that hits your core values and what you stand for; one you truly believe in. Remember be artistic and courageous with these and put them on poster paper/construction paper that is big enough for us to see in class.  We are going to hang these up Thursday in class. There will be prizes given out for most artistic and best quote. Be prepared to share your quote with your classmates.
 Quote Activity.

2. Share 3 things from home that make you who you are and anything you want to share from your Snapshot portfolio you completed?

3. What is International Studies mean?  Use The People's History or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Due by Thursday morning please!

4. What do you all want to study? Based off this list, what do you want to study.

5. Humans and Humans - The accelerated rate of history from 1945-Present day (well closer to 2007).

Homework:
1. Please print up, think about what really matters to you, and execute a well-designed and thoughtful quote  Quote Activity before Wednesday's class period.

2. Please get your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi sheet signed by your parents or guardians on the last page

3. What is International Studies mean?  Use the links below or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Due by Thursday morning please!

Day 89 - Monday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: Thomas Jefferson's legacy, James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Reflections from the History I MID-TERM REVIEW.

2. Semester I recap and reflections. Student writing goals and writing goals.

3. What does the second half of the year have in store for us?

4.  Who was James Madison?  The James Madison Packet will help us understand and the Presidential Video from the History Channel.

5.  I will ask you to download the Video Quiz - Use Electronic or print out tomorrow as a Paper copy!  Let's review a couple basics about the War of 1812 and what you learned from using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion?

6. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 


Homework:

1. War of 1812 overview - Please read and provide a 3-2-1 analysis 
American Perspective - Group A
British Perspective - Group B

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:

Themes: Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII, America's foreign policy at the start of

1. Research using the BHS Library Databases and utilize the textbook Chapter 24 - page 732-741 to answer the 2 questions below:
a. What were the major causes of World War II?  
b. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?

2. As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II

3. Thursday we will successfully complete a Gallery Walk of your ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

8. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. Please go on the Internet and find ONE political cartoon (Here is a Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE) that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me today! It needs to be printed up! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?
2. How will you succeed in my class?
3. What is history?

Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

 My blog should be the first thing you check when you come to class because you can access files, videos, links, and your homework on a daily basis. Additionally, the blog should be a helpful and educational resource for you when you check out the blogs or websites linked on the right hand side or even links/videos I post of content we are currently studying in class. We need to sign you all up for Google Classroom as well. I use it weekly to collect work from all of you!

*Helpful hint - You can sign up for my blog so that every time I post, you will get an update in your email.

1. We will review some of your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi quickly - Contact, Expectations, Course Description.

2. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
One of my favorite quotes from this Summer..."The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan

My advice for your quotes is to go find a meaningful quote. Don't just google any quote, find one that hits your core values and what you stand for; one you truly believe in. Remember be artistic and courageous with these and put them on poster paper/construction paper that is big enough for us to see in class.  We are going to hang these up Thursday in class. There will be prizes given out for most artistic and best quote. Be prepared to share your quote with your classmates.

3. Please print up and complete the Quote Activity before Wednesday's class period.

4. What is International Studies mean? What do you all want to study?

Homework:
1. Please complete the Student Snapshot Activity AND bring in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.

2. Please print up, think about what really matters to you, and execute a well-designed and thoughtful quote  Quote Activity before Wednesday's class period.

3. Please get your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi sheet signed by your parents or guardians on the last page

4. Here are great International Studies links we will begin to explore and utilize for the class.
    A. Please make sure you copy and paste into your electronic notebook or bookmark on your IPAD/google docs/Evernote so that you can preserve these for later research and projects.

http://csis.org/
http://www.isanet.org/
http://www.internationalrelations.house.gov/
http://www.fpif.org/
http://www.drudgereport.com/
http://www.cbsnews.com/
http://www.foxnews.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/
http://newsweek.com/
http://www.cnn.world.com/

Days 85-88 - Midterm Exams

Here is the Midterm Exam Schedule:

BHS 2016 MID-YEAR EXAM SCHEDULE

Tuesday 1/19      

1st Period Exam          9:15 – 10:45

               2nd Period Exam        10:55 – 12:25    Bus Pick-up at 12:30

                Make-up Exam          1:00 –   2:00

Wednesday 1/20     

3rd Period Exam         9:15 – 10:45

               4th Period Exam        10:55 – 12:25    Bus Pick-up at 12:30

                Make-up Exam          1:00 –   2:00

Thursday 1/21       

5th Period Exam         9:15 – 10:45

               6th Period Exam        10:55 – 12:25    Bus Pick-up at 12:30

                Make-up Exam          1:00 –   2:00

Friday 1/22 

7th Period Exam          9:15 – 10:45    Bus Pick-up at 11:00

               Make-up Exam        11:00 – 12:30