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?
-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.*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"?
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. 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
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?
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