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
1. You will take your Quiz today on the Westward Expansion Unit.
2. The West Resources:
2. 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 Slideshare
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
3. The "Other Side" was not so happy with all of the changes going on in America from 1816-1860. Several groups of people and individuals spoke out against these rapid changes going on in America. As a result, we will be briefly covering the reform movements in America during the above time period. Please complete pages 5-11 on The Land of Reform using Chapter 8 pages 240-258 by FRIDAY at 11:59 PM.
5. Reform Movements of the 19th Century
7. 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. Please remember to post your THESIS STATEMENT by Friday on the Research Paper Signup Sheet.
2. Due by Friday evening: Please complete pages 5-11 on The Land of Reform using Chapter 8 pages 240-258 by FRIDAY at 11:59 PM.
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The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services
The Gold Rush Slideshare
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
3. The "Other Side" was not so happy with all of the changes going on in America from 1816-1860. Several groups of people and individuals spoke out against these rapid changes going on in America. As a result, we will be briefly covering the reform movements in America during the above time period. Please complete pages 5-11 on The Land of Reform using Chapter 8 pages 240-258 by FRIDAY at 11:59 PM.
4. Please download the Antebellum [before the American Civil War] Reformers and review slides #1- #15.
First Age of Reform - Lots of Primary sources
Pre-Civil War Reform - Scroll down to this section on our online textbook and read the summary and click on the links to help you understand more specific reform movements
6. Crash Course with John Green
-Recent Results
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner
Homework:
1. Please remember to post your THESIS STATEMENT by Friday on the Research Paper Signup Sheet.
2. Due by Friday evening: Please complete pages 5-11 on The Land of Reform using Chapter 8 pages 240-258 by FRIDAY at 11:59 PM.
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
Tuesday
UN Participation - Done
North Korean Alliances - Done
South Korea and it's Allies - Done
Wednesday:
US Generals and Decisions - Done
Geography and Terrain - Done
Fighting Styles - DoneUnited Nations Involvement - Done
Music/Entertainment in the Korean War - NEEDS TO GO TODAY
2. I will introduce the MAJOR RESEARCH PAPER for Quarter 4 on any US History Topic from 1900-2016. Please pick a topic you are passionate about and would want to investigate more. You will need to fill out the Sign-up Topic Spreadsheet
3. Cold War Resources:
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2 1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow
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:3. Cold War Resources:
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2 1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow
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
1. Please see Google Classroom and conduct your research on your GENERAL TOPIC for your major Research Paper for Quarter 4. This paper will be a 6 week process, but your first step is to figure out what MAJOR TOPIC/THEME you want to learn more about. Please conduct research tonight and tomorrow during class and put fill out the TOPIC SIGN-UP SPREADSHEET by Friday.
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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 FINISHING our presentations of our digital stories on your topics on GLOBALIZATION.
The Order of Presentations can best be illustrated with RED has completed their presentations and GREEN is going today.
Friday - Human Trafficking - Raybien - DONE | |
Friday - Global Economies/Global Trade/Global Recession - Delaney - DONE | |
Monday - Globalization's devastating effects on the environment - Timmy - DONE | |
Monday - Women rights & Girls Education - Kailey - DONE _______________________________ Monday - China, the New World Giant - Billy - DONE | |
Tuesday - Changes in the Agriculture industry with a more globalized economy - Ryan | |
Tuesday - Globalization in medicine and health care - Olivia | |
Tuesday - How Globalization helps the Mafia (organ trafficking) - David | |
Tuesday - NGO's/Humanatarian Global Efforts - Zack | |
Tuesday - Human settlement and refugees - Shane | |
Wednesday - Use of internet/technology - Cam | |
Wednesday - Infectious Diseases - Marissa | |
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2. Please begin researching, managing, and analyzing how you will win your Head-to-Head Debates on Round One. I passed out the hard copy version of the debates and the electronic version is in the Globalization Project Folder.
3. 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 prepare for the Head to Head mini Debates. I passed out the hard copy version of the debates and the electronic version is in the Globalization Project Folder.
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