Essential Questions:
-What does colonization mean?
-What can we infer about the values and beliefs of settlers?
-What makes a settlement succeed?
-What makes a settlement succeed?
Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, American ideals, Geography of North America, Colonization, Power
1. We will explore and investigate your visit to "Colonial America" to evaluate the diversity of the different colonies and likelihood of surviving as a colonial settler.
Page 1 - Welcome to Colonial America! (article, slideshow, & soundbite)
Page 3 - Explore the Colonies (please use the map to click on EACH case studies from the 4 settlements)
Page 5 - Envisioning a New World
Page 6 - Features of Your Region (Read and Listen to the soundbite - speaker symbol - of each of the five slides...meaning Land forms/Bodies of water, climate, soil, plants, and animals).
Page 8 - Farms today in Maryland - watch this 4 minute clip from Jon Quinn.
Page 9 - Build Your Own Settlement - click on the "Get started" arrow and you will simulate creating a new settlement - Have fun and just follow the directions.
Page 10 - If I knew then, what I know now - Answer the 3 bullet point questions.
Page 10 - STEM careers in the 1600's video on colonial jobs. Please watch this 4 minute clip.
3. A quick review of New England Colonization and Puritans Slideshow & the Jamestown Slideshow should be downloaded to your electronic notebook and then viewed/used to take notes on.
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-How do historical events, places, and people influence the perception of the world around us?
-What does it mean to be an American?
-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")
Themes: American ideals, Power, Progressives/Muckrakers
1. What did you like and dislike about The United States in 1900 and Progressivism articles from Friday? Were there any problems coming up with 5 highlighted Facts & 5 accomplishments from EACH article during The Progressive Era? Let's compare and contrast your THESIS STATEMENTS about the ideas/themes of Progressivism in groups of 4. Let's pick one thesis statement that exemplifies a high quality argument that is clear, provable, and persuasive.
2. Explore Chicago as a world-class progressive city at the turn of the century. Chicago and the World's Fair at the turn of the nineteenth century were fascinating adventures form millions of people world wide. Please answer the question: What did the Chicago Fair of 1893 illustrate about America at this time period?
The World's Colombian Exposition - Chicago's World Fair 1893
Chicago's World Fair - Why racial prejudice existed and Africans did not wish to attend the World's Fair in 1893
Check out this Flickr Account on - The Chicago Fair of 1893 - Some of the BEST photographs I have seen on The World's Colombian Exposition
The Legacy of the Chicago Fair
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems
3. We will display and discuss your outlines on The Progressive Era to a New Era - America from 1900-1929 - An essay by Daniel Rodgers Professor of History at Princeton University. We will have a class discussion on each section briefly.
4. We will quickly review the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive
Slideshow (PLEASE download this).
Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.
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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?
2. What is Peace Day?
3. What are the most important things individuals can or should do on behalf of a peaceful world?
Themes: Peace Day, Humanitarianism, Creating a campaign
1. You will be presenting your evidence of what you produced as ambassadors for Peace Day. You cannot just say you did something, but you need to PROVE IT! I will have an evidence document on our Google Classroom Page - please post to it! Here is your Ambassador Rubric.Please understand this is a major project grade, and projects are worth 50% of your grade. What did YOU do to make Peace at Burlington High School? Here is your PEACE DAY to Burlington High School brainstorming outline. Now you need to illustrate your PROOF/EVIDENCE that BHS has been make AWARE OF PEACE DAY and make sure you have completed reviewing the rubric.
2. How was Peace Day celebrated all around the globe? You can check out Peace One Day foundation. You could even follow on Twitter @PeaceOneDay #PeaceDay #Sept21 or on facebook at facebook.com/peaceoneday.
Homework:
1. Yes, Check Google Classroom - Project Grade (Project Breakdown = Presentation 45%, Reflection essay 45%, Mr. Parkin's observations 10% = Grand total equals 100% for a Project Grade). The Reflection essay and Presentations that illustrate EVIDENCE of your contributions as an ambassador and the school observing Peace Day should be documented and will be due on Friday, September 24th.
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