Day 2 - Wednesday - Hump Day and getting to know ya'll

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:

-What is History?
-How will you succeed in my class?

Themes: Individualism, Diversity, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

1. Did everyone sign up for Google Classroom to check for posted assignments, projects, videos, and more?

2. We will review some of the highlights from the U.S. History I - 1700 - 1900 -  Expectations and Syllabus - Contact info, Expectations, Course Description, Grading Policy, Missed Work, etc

3. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.

4. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
My advice for your quotes is to go find a meaningful quote. Don't just google any quote, find one that hits your core values and what you stand for; one you truly believe in. Remember be artistic and courageous with these and put them on poster paper/construction paper that is big enough for us to see in class.  We are going to hang these up Thursday in class. There will be prizes given out for most artistic and best quote. Be prepared to share your quote with your classmates.

5. Please print up, research or think about what really matters to you and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.

Homework:
1. Please complete the Student Snapshot Activity Part I by THURSDAY's class period.

2. Please print up and complete the Quote Activity by THURSDAY's class period.

3. You should read and highlight over the entire U.S. History I - 1700's - 1900 -  Expectations and Syllabi and then list 3 concerns/questions you may have about it.  Finally, please get your U.S. History I - 1700's - 1900-  Expectations and Syllabus sheet signed by your parents or guardians on THE LAST PAGE BY THURSDAY.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:

-What is history?
-How will you succeed in my class?

Themes: Individualism, Diversity, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

1. Did everyone sign up for Google Classroom in order to get posted assignments, projects, videos, and homework?

2. Review some of the highlights from the U.S. History II - 1900 - 2016 -  Expectations and Syllabus - Contact info, Expectations, Course Description

3. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.

4. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
My advice for your quotes is to go find a meaningful quote. Don't just google any quote, find one that hits your core values and what you stand for; one you truly believe in. Remember be artistic and courageous with these and put them on poster paper/construction paper that is big enough for us to see in class.  We are going to hang these up Thursday in class. There will be prizes given out for most artistic and best quote. Be prepared to share your quote with your classmates.

5. Please print up, research or think about what really matters to you and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.

Homework:
1. Please complete the Student Snapshot Activity Part I by THURSDAY's class period.

2. Please print up and complete the Quote Activity by THURSDAY's class period.

3. You should read and highlight over the entire U.S. History II - 1900 - 2016 -  Expectations and Syllabi and then list 3 concerns/questions you may have about it.  Finally, please get your U.S. History II - 1900 - 2016 -  Expectations and Syllabi sheet signed by your parents or guardians on the LAST PAGE.

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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?
2. How will you succeed in my class?
3. What is history?

Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

1. Did you all sign up for Google Classroom  in order to get posted assignments, projects, videos, and homework?

2. We will review some of your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabus quickly - Contact, Expectations, Course Description.

3. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.

4. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
My advice for your quotes is to go find a meaningful quote. Don't just google any quote, find one that hits your core values and what you stand for; one you truly believe in. Remember be artistic and courageous with these and put them on poster paper/construction paper that is big enough for us to see in class.  We are going to hang these up Thursday in class. There will be prizes given out for most artistic and best quote. Be prepared to share your quote with your classmates.

5. Please print up, research or think about what really matters to you and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.

6. What is International Studies mean? What do you all want to study?

Homework:
1. Please complete the Student Snapshot Activity Part I by THURSDAY's class period.

2. Please print up and complete the Quote Activity by THURSDAY's class period.

3. Please get your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabus sheet signed by your parents or guardians on the last page

4. Here are great International Studies links we will begin to explore and utilize for the class.
    A. Please make sure you copy and paste into your electronic notebook or bookmark on your IPAD/google docs/Evernote so that you can preserve these for later research and projects.

http://csis.org/
http://www.isanet.org/
http://www.internationalrelations.house.gov/
http://www.fpif.org/
http://www.drudgereport.com/
http://www.cbsnews.com/
http://www.foxnews.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/
http://newsweek.com/
http://www.cnn.world.com/

5. For tomorrow night's homework - Make a list of topics you would like to learn about more, discuss, debate, and do fun projects on in relationship to the global world.  I would like to see at least 5 topics/events/contemporary issues that are pressing the global scene right now.