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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Day 81 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-What conditions provided for the encouragement of the Alien and Sedition Acts? 
-What potential for abuse was their with the Alien and Sedition Acts?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: George Washington's Legacy, John Adam's Legacy, Alien and Sedition Acts

1. We will finish our study of George Washington Presidency today with the focus on Washington D.C. initial design thanks to a backroom deal, GW's foreign affairs, and GW's legacy using the following resources to help engage your understanding of our first President of the United States of America.

-The George Washington Packet - questions, concerns, curiosities?
-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

2. More 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

3. GW Video by a noted historian Richard Brookhiser:
 


4. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA

 


5. We will very quickly explore and learn about the warnings George Washington had for future presidents and leader of our nation by analyzing a shortcut from The Heritage Foundation on George Washington's Farewell Address. 

Primary Source Documents/Excerpts:
President Washington's Farewell Address.
Fill out EACH graphic organizer below
GW Farewell Address (abridged)
GW Graphic Organizer 1
GW Graphic Organizer 2
GW Graphic Organizer 4

6. We will introduce our second President of the United States with some excerpts from "Life in Brief: John Adams", and then students will turn and talk with a partner based of the 2-COLUMN NOTES based off guided topics BELOW:

A. Summarize the International situation during John Adam's presidency.
B. Summarize the domestic political situation
C. List the concerns that lead to the Sedition Act
D. Describe the Alien and Sedition Acts - What is classified as a crime?

7. Did anybody have any concerns reviewing the John Adams Packet and The Sedition Act Excerpt (Just read pages 5 & 6). Today we will begin the John Adams Presidency video questions. 

Homework:
1. Binder Checks are happening by 5:00 PM tonight!!!

2. We will investigate the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the United States of America using the Thomas Jefferson Packet.  Please review pages 1 & 2 of the TJ Packet and complete the questions on pages 3 & 4 using Chapter 6 - Section 3 Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course pages 197-201 in your textbook.  We will use the History Channel video in class tomorrow to complete the questions on pages 5-7 in the TJ packet.

TJ Resources: 
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

3. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 7 days away (period 2) and 9 days away for (Periods 5 & 6).  You should continue reviewing this study guide and decide what you know and what needs some serious review.
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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?

Themes: Herbert Hoover, Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Great Crash

1. Students will write their Silent Conversations today using the DBQ on The Great Depression and FDR effectiveness and answer the question: How effective were these federal govenment responses? 

2. The New Deal and FDR slideshow - We left off on Slide #21

3. Effectiveness of the New Deal? U.S. History Organization

4.  DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation on Friday

5. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies (Tough to listen too because it's long, but he does criticize the US government).

Homework:
1. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. That means ONLY 1 day away!!!

2. Binder Checks are happening by 5:00 PM tonight!

3. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 7 days away! You should continue reviewing this study guide and decide what you know and what needs some serious review.
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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. We are in the Library for Day 2 to executed which are your 3 countries from Your Topics for the Final Exam Digital Story Telling Projects, which is 20% of your TOTAL GRADE for International Studies.

2. Please continue planning, researching, organizing in a working outline what you need to complete for this FINAL PROJECT.  Please ensure you have a VERY CLEAR understanding of the 4 files you need to complete on the TO-DO-LIST for your Digital Story Telling Final Exam Project on National Security.
-National Security Google Folder
-Project and procedures
-Rubric
-Chicago Style Citation Tips

3. 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

Homework:
1. Please continue researching, organizing, and planning your working outlines for your Region of Study for on the National Security Project for the Final Exam, which is DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st, or 9 days away!

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