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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Day 132 - Wednesday

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. Day 2 of the Debates will continue today. The 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. 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.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. We will look at an assortment of Korean War Sources below:
Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold 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. Create a podcast, TED Talk, or digital story - Please review this Podcast Project on the Korean War carefully and let me know if you have any questions. We will be working on this the next two days and I will confirm with you in class if we are in the Library on Thursday and Friday. The Google Folder has been shared with all of you as editors, do NOT delete anything, just pick your partners and fill out the Google Spreadsheet tonight. Your focus should be on who is your partner and what theme do you want to cover for the Podcast.

2. Here is The Korean War Podcast Project Rubric.
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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 6 and ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT (AGAIN) 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. Your PROJECT IS DUE ON THURSDAY morning at 7:30 AM. No edits, new citations, and the final link needs to be completed.

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  don't forget to address the two essential questions, a thesis statement, evidence, analysis and impact of your topic on globalization. You should be putting the final touches on your written script, Chicago-style citations, and digital voice for recording your story.  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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