Day 5 - Monday....and it's going to be your first FULL week!

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. What is History? What are documents?

2. Lunch Room Fight Activity and Lunchroom Fight Partner Activity

3. Evaluating Sources - Please read the following scenarios and then write your response and justification as to which source you trust more and why?

Homework:
1. Yes, check google classroom

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

1.What is History? What are documents?

2. Make Your Case! - Please review the scenario, talk it over with a partner and answer the questions.

3. Evaluating Sources - Please read the following scenarios and then write your response and justification as to which source you trust more and why?

4.  The Progressive Era to a New Era - America from 1900-1929 - An essay by Daniel Rodgers Professor of History at Princeton University

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. What does International Studies mean?

2. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie author of Americanah, one of the New York Times 10 best sellers of 2013. How is your perception influenced by the world around you? 

3. Peace One Day and Jeremy Gilley....You will begin brainstorming how to bring PEACE DAY to Burlington High School. What is Peace Day? We will begin watching Jeremy Gilley's journey, but please complete this Day After Peace Test while you watch the video.

Homework:

1. Yes, Check Google Classroom