Essential Question:
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?
-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.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.
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives
Homework:
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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
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?
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