Essential Question:
-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?
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, George Washington's Legacy
1. Wrap-up of the US Constitution with a QUIZ!
2. The George Washington Packet - questions, concerns, curiosities?
-Quick discussion on his highlights as our nation's first President, controversies, and impact on the Office of President of the United States of America.
-Concerns our Young Nation Faced in 1789???
-The Judiciary Act of 1789 + The Federal Judiciary System today
-The Cabinet
-Hamilton vs. Jefferson
-First Bank of the United States
-Foreign Policy dispute - Citizen Genet
-The Foundation of Washington D.C. being built
-The First Political Parties
-The Whiskey Rebellion
-We will watch the History Channel's The Presidents
3. George Washington Resources:
TheWhiteHouse.gov website on George Washington and ALL presidents.
Biography of George Washington - Solid video as well to help understand GW
University of Virginia - GW profile
Primary Sources written by GW
Rediscovering GW - A PBS special
4. GW Video by a noted historian:
5. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA
6. The 2016 Presidential Candidates:
-Today's Presidential Candidates - From Rolling Stones Online Magazine
Homework:
1. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 11 days away (period 2) and 13 days away for (Periods 5 & 6). Begin reviewing and decide what you know and what needs some serious review.2. The George Washington Packet - questions, concerns, curiosities?
-Quick discussion on his highlights as our nation's first President, controversies, and impact on the Office of President of the United States of America.
-Concerns our Young Nation Faced in 1789???
-The Judiciary Act of 1789 + The Federal Judiciary System today
-The Cabinet
-Hamilton vs. Jefferson
-First Bank of the United States
-Foreign Policy dispute - Citizen Genet
-The Foundation of Washington D.C. being built
-The First Political Parties
-The Whiskey Rebellion
-We will watch the History Channel's The Presidents
3. George Washington Resources:
TheWhiteHouse.gov website on George Washington and ALL presidents.
Biography of George Washington - Solid video as well to help understand GW
University of Virginia - GW profile
Primary Sources written by GW
Rediscovering GW - A PBS special
4. GW Video by a noted historian:
5. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA
6. The 2016 Presidential Candidates:
-Today's Presidential Candidates - From Rolling Stones Online Magazine
Homework:
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:
Essential Questions:
-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?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?
1. Mr. Parkin's Slideshow on The Great Depression
2. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org
3. Additionally slideshows and videos on the Great Depression:
Causes and Effect of the Great Depression
The Great Depression Movie
Homework:
1. Please review documents #1-9 and your Document Analysis sheets on the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation on Friday, so be prepared for this to count as a Test Grade.
1. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM.
2. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 11 days away! Review and figure out what you know and what you don't know so you can study appropriately for this exam.
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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. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?
5. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?
Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations
1. 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
2. Israel and Palestine Explained Movie
3. Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. In-depth study of Afghanistan War
4. Casualties in Afghanistan
5. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan
6. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
8. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine
Maps of Jerusalem
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism
1. Please continue working on RESEARCHING your Region of Study for your National Security Project for the Final Exam, which is exactly 14 days away!
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