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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Day 138 - Thursday

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, The Gold Rush, Diverse Immigration

1. You will take your Quiz today on the Westward Expansion Unit.

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.

4. Please download the Antebellum [before the American Civil War] Reformers and review slides #1- #15.

5. Reform Movements of the 19th Century
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

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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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. We will finish our presentations on The Korean War Digital Story-telling Projects to classmates. Here is the order:

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 - Done
United 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:
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

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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

Wednesday - Surveillance and security - Conor


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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