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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Day 131 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs

Themes:  Westward Expansion, Continentialism, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, Native America attrition

1. Debate Questions on the Mexican-American War: Was the Mexican War an exercise of imperialism by America? AND a second question both teams decided on the Debate Page.  ON TUESDAY we will be debating AND it will count as a TEST GRADE!
  • Each Team of Pro-America versus Pro-Mexico will be asked to asked to come up with one argumentative question/Debate Question that will be included on a Google document shared to both teams and Mr. Parkin.  
  • Additionally, BOTH teams will be able to utilize 2 more primary sources each plus the 2 I have given you below that will provide research and eye witness accounts of the Mexican-American War from 1846-1848. Which means will can have up to 8 total primary sources used for this debate (Team 1's FOUR, Team 2's FOUR = 8) 
2. Students will use Primary Source Documents to help provide arguments and evidence for a class debate:
A. speech delivered by James K. Polk asking the United States Congress for a Declaration of War against the country of Mexico
B. Speech delivered by Congressman Joshua Giddings during a debate int the House of Representatives just prior to the vote on President James K. Polk's request that the United States Congress declare war against the country of Mexico. 
3.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

4. We will look at quick look a who's in and who's out and what primaries have played an important role over the last three weeks. Let's evaluate the results and the upcoming primaries.

Homework:
1. None, enjoy your evening!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Containment, The Korean War

1. How did your Top-Down Webs on Communist China and Korean War go?  Let's share and give feedback.

2. John Green Crash Course "The Cold War in Asia" - Write a thesis statement that supports John Greens' arguments and video. How did your thesis statements go? We will share with partners and give feedback. Are they debatable? Are they specific? Are they provable?

 3. The Partition of Korea - 1946 - American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
A. Where was Korea divided?
B. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
C. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
D. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?

4. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The Korean War.



6. Cold War Resources:
The United Nations
The Cold War Museum
All sort of Cold War resource - videos, primary sources, etc 
The Miller Center - University of Virginia - Cold War Era - Lots of Primary Sources
Timeline of the Cold War

Homework:
1. Please read the The "Forgotten War" Article and answer all the questions.
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Is globalization a path to a brighter future?
2. Has globalization made human beings more isolated or integrated in the global society?

Themes:  Globalization, sustainability, Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom, global equability, interconnected communities, global marketplace

1. We are in the Library today for Day 5 - Long Period - and ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT to complete your investigation of your topic and digital story.  Please use these last 2 days of your class time to research the final stages of your topic/case study and organize your script, sources, and understanding of your topic.

2. Globalization resources:
Globalization 101
Issues in Globalization
Global Policy Organization - Many issues and specific areas of globalization of culture, politics, economy, law, and table/charts on Globalization.
World Health Organization and Globalization

Homework:
1. Please RESEARCH, ORGANIZE, and document your source materials on your student-choice topics as you research for your DIGITAL STORY-TELLING PROJECT! Be sure to use the Google folder titled "Globalization Project 2016" to access the Globalization Rubric and "To Do List" of the things you need to have completed in each of your folders. 
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