Day 39 - Monday - Happy Halloween

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

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Battles of the American Revolution

1. We will finish our large group museum exhibit presentations of The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Group 1 - Visuals/Artifacts/Physical evidence - Finished

Group 2 - Primary Sources/First-hand Accounts/Eye-Witness to Battles - Some classes need to finish

2. I will pass back your Test from last week on Causes of the American Revolution.

3. We will review your MAJOR PROJECT on the American Revolution Battles - Topics, To Do List, Chicago Style Citations, Google Folders to keep you organized.

4. Lexington and Concord Resources:
General information  - American Revolution Organization Online
Primary Source
Contemporary Accounts - Sam Houston State University - Texas
Eyewitness to History
Patriots Day 2016 - NPR Online
Minutemen National Park - check out the "Learn about the Park" tab for resources!

Homework:
1. Yes, look at Google Classroom.
___________________________________________________


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

-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America or Eastern Asia? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Dollar Diplomacy, Roosevelt Corollary, Open Door Policy

1. The goals:

• To explore American imperialism in the Caribbean and Latin America.
• To examine American imperialism in the Pacific Islands

2. We will finish our review of American Imperialism at the turn of the Century by focusing on the Philippine-American War, The Open Door Policy of John Hay, President Roosevelt's Corollary, and President Wilson's Dollar Diplomacy. Students will be able to COMPARE & CONTRAST American reaction and foreign policy in The Pacific (Hawaii, The Philippines, China, and Japan) versus The Western Hemisphere (Caribbean and Latin America).

3. Students will review our online textbook American Yawp - Focusing on American Foreign Policy (Intro, Patterns, Cartoons, The Melting Pot). We will break off into groups and than each group will send representatives to teach the other groups.

4. American Imperialism and Foreign Affairs Resources:
Online Textbook - American Yawp
John Green Crash Course - American Imperialism
Outline and notes

Homework:
1.  Yes, check Google Classroom for the essay on American imperialism overseas for a QUIZ grade.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are continuing our UN Mock Trial today with Day 3 and Closing Statements from both the prosecution and defense teams. You should dress up for the trial!

2. Current events this week will begin again tomorrow and on Friday, so please check out the updated Current Event List.

3. Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you organized your research, understand and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, exhibits, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity.
 

4. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

5. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, please check out the updated Current Event List and Google Classroom as I have given everyone a Current Events format and Current Event Rubric.

Day 38 - Friday

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

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Battle of Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, Minutemen

1. Please review your research from last night on Maps, Charts, Artifacts, and primary sources/eye witness accounts from the Battles of Lexington and Concord.  You will have 25-30 minutes today to build a museum exhibit that pieces together a clear history, timeline, or perspective of the first major conflict of the American Revolutionary War. 

Group 1 - Visuals/Artifacts/Physical evidence

Group 2 - Primary Sources/First-hand Accounts/Eye-Witness to Battles

3. Be prepared to present your EXHIBIT the last 15 minutes of class today for your classmates. You need to put this together on ONE IPAD/Google Slideshow where everyone in the group is able to use it to present their piece of the exhibit.

4. Lexington and Concord Resources:
General information  - American Revolution Organization Online
Primary Source
Contemporary Accounts - Sam Houston State University - Texas
Eyewitness to History
Patriots Day 2016 - NPR Online
Minutemen National Park - check out the "Learn about the Park" tab for resources!

Homework:
1. Yes, look at Google Classroom.
___________________________________________________


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

-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America or Eastern Asia? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Dollar Diplomacy, Roosevelt Corollary, Open Door Policy

1. The goals:

• To explore American imperialism in the Caribbean and Latin America.
• To examine American imperialism in the Pacific Islands

2. We will finish our review of American Imperialism at the turn of the Century by focusing on the Philippine-American War, The Open Door Policy of John Hay, President Roosevelt's Corollary, and President Wilson's Dollar Diplomacy. Students will be able to COMPARE & CONTRAST American reaction and foreign policy in The Pacific (Hawaii, The Philippines, China, and Japan) versus The Western Hemisphere (Caribbean and Latin America).

3. Students will review our online textbook American Yawp - Focusing on American Foreign Policy (Intro, Patterns, Cartoons, The Melting Pot). We will break off into groups and than each group will send representatives to teach the other groups.

4. American Imperialism and Foreign Affairs Resources:
Online Textbook - American Yawp
John Green Crash Course - American Imperialism
Outline and notes

Homework:
1.  Yes, check Google Classroom for the essay on American imperialism overseas for a QUIZ grade.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are continuing our UN Mock Trial today. Make sure Nick and the Defense Team finishes DIRECT QUESTIONING of Chris in the UN Mock Trial. Day 2 continues today of the Trial with Cross-Examination of all witnesses (this is where you can use objections) and Day 3 is Monday with Closing Statements from both the prosecution and defense teams. You should dress up for the trial!

2. No current events this week, but I have updated the Current Event List.

3. Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you organized your research, understand and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, exhibits, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity.
 

4. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

5. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial CLOSING STATEMENT preparation. 

Day 37 - Thursday

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

-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: French-Indian War outcome/impacts, American ideals, Line of Proclamation, Salutary Neglect, Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre

1. Battles of Lexington and Concord Video:

2. Please conduct research on Maps, Charts, and Artifacts for the Battles of Lexington and Concord. We are going to build a museum exhibit that pieces together a story-line.

Group 1 - Visuals/Artifacts/Physical evidence
Group 2 - Primary Sources/First-hand Accounts/Eye-Witness to Battles

3. Present your ORGANIZED EVIDENCE and EXHIBIT tomorrow to your classmates. You need to put this together on ONE IPAD/Google Slideshow where everyone in the group is able to go home tonight and contribute together. Your group will present the museum exhibits tomorrow in class.

4. Lexington and Concord Resources:
General information  - American Revolution Organization Online
Primary Source
Contemporary Accounts - Sam Houston State University - Texas
Eyewitness to History
Patriots Day 2016 - NPR Online
Minutemen National Park - check out the "Learn about the Park" tab for resources!

Homework:
1. Yes, look at Google Classroom.
___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",

1. The goals:

• To explore American imperialism in the Caribbean and Latin America.
• To examine American imperialism in the Pacific Islands

2. We will finish our review of American Imperialism at the turn of the Century by focusing on the Phillippine-American War, The Open Door Policy of John Hay, President Roosevelt's Corollary, and President Wilson's Dollar Diplomacy. Students will be able to COMPARE & CONTRAST American reaction and foreign policy in The Pacific (Hawaii, The Philippines, China, and Japan) versus The Western Hemisphere (Caribbean and Latin America).

3. Students will review our online textbook American Yawp - Focusing on American Foreign Policy (Intro, Patterns, Cartoons, The Melting Pot). We will break off into groups and than each group will send representatives to teach the other groups.

3. American Imperialism and Foreign Affairs Resources:
Online Textbook - American Yawp
John Green Crash Course - American Imperialism
Outline and notes 

Homework:
1.  Yes, check Google Classroom.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are starting our UN Mock Trial today. Make sure all lawyers OPENING STATEMENTS and DIRECT QUESTIONING are in the UN Mock Trial Folder. Day 1 of the Trial begins TODAY, OCTOBER 27th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning of witnesses. Day 2 is Friday with Cross-Examination of all witnesses (this is where you can use objections) and Day 3 is Monday with Closing Statements from both the prosecution and defense teams. You should dress up for the trial!

2. No current events this week, but I have updated the Current Event List.

3. Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you will organize your research, understanding and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity. The UN Mock Trial will begin on Wednesday, October 26th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning.
 

4. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

5. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial CROSS-EXAMINATION preparation. 

Day 36 - Wednesday

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

-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: No Taxation without representation, American ideals, The Boston Massacre, Road to Revolution

1. You have 5 minutes to have a Q&A session/review the important events in the Road to Revolution slideshow before we start our Causes of the American Revolution Test.

2. We are going to look at sourcing versus context today using a Source vs. Context Slideshow. What makes a source more credible than another? 

Homework:
1. No homework!
___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, American Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",

1. Any questions on The Spanish-American War?  Your TEST will take place today!

2. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1.  No homework today!
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  Last day in the library (all dates have been moved up one day!) for you to complete your organization and management of the UN Mock Trial. Make sure all lawyers OPENING STATEMENTS and DIRECT QUESTIONING are done. Day 1 of the Trial begins THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning of witnesses. Day 2 is Friday with Cross-Examination of all witnesses (this is where you can use objections) and Day 3 is Monday with Closing Statements from both the prosecution and defense teams. You should dress up for the trial!

2. No current events this week, but I have updated the Current Event List.

3. Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you will organize your research, understanding and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity. The UN Mock Trial will begin on Thursday, October 27th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning.
 

4. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

5. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial preparation. 

Day 35 - Tuesday

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

-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: French-Indian War outcome/impacts, American ideals, Line of Proclamation, Salutary Neglect, Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre

1. We will quickly watch the Boston Massacre below and discuss the observations you made about Paul Revere's Engraving of the Boston Massacre? Did he tell the truth? What was his purpose and was it justified?

2. We are going to look at sourcing versus context today using a Source vs. Context Slideshow. Which primary or secondary source is most believable in your "Boston Massacre looking at multiple perspectives activity"? What makes a source more credible than another? Rank the credibility of these sources please with a partner and let's discuss as a whole-class group.

3. We will discuss the content and review the important events in the Road to Revolution slideshow.

4. Common Sense versus Loyalist Perspective

5. Boston Massacre Resources:

-Paul Revere's Engraving Explained
-The Boston Massacre Trials - An Account, 2001 by Doug Linder, Professor at UMKC School of Law as an alternative perspective
-Massachusetts Historical Society's perspective
-Two Bullets recovered
-An 1856 perspective by a painter
-Notes by John Adams - Primary Source

Homework:
1. Yes, you have a TEST tomorrow and the study guide is found on Google Classroom.
___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",

1. We will quickly finish our review of the Spanish-American War by discussing the Causes of the War, the Spanish-American War Slideshow, and the written and visual documents from the Spanish-American War Primary Source Packet. Did anyone have any struggles or concerns with your total of 4 document (2 written/2 visuals) of your choosing? Please not that all political cartoons/visuals have the same 3 questions found on page 10.

2. Let's quickly discuss your big 3 takeaways from the John Green clip.

3. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1.  Yes, you have a TEST tomorrow on the Spanish-American War and American Imperialism.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are in the Library for the next 2 days (all dates have been moved up one day!) for you to complete your organization and management of the UN Mock Trial. Make sure all lawyers OPENING STATEMENTS and DIRECT QUESTIONING is nearly done. Day 1 of the Trial begins THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning of witnesses. Day 2 is Friday with Cross-Examination of all witnesses (this is where you can use objections) and Day 3 is Monday with Closing Statements from both the prosecution and defense teams. You should dress up for the trial!

2. No current events this week, but I have updated the Current Event List.

3. Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you will organize your research, understanding and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity. The UN Mock Trial will begin on Wednesday, October 26th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning.
 

4. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

5. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial preparation. 

Day 34 - Monday

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

-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: French-Indian War outcome/impacts, American ideals, Line of Proclamation, Salutary Neglect, Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre

1. We will quickly watch the Boston Massacre below and discuss the observations you made about Paul Revere's Engraving of the Boston Massacre? Did he tell the truth? What was his purpose and was it justified?

2. We are going to look at sourcing versus context today using a Source vs. Context Slideshow. Which primary or secondary source is most believable in your "Boston Massacre looking at multiple perspectives activity"? What makes a source more credible than another? Rank the credibility of these sources please with a partner and let's discuss as a whole-class group.

3. We will discuss the content and review the important events in the Road to Revolution slideshow.

4. Everyone should have completed and submitted The Declaration of Independence annotation and fifteen questions completed on a separate Google Doc and the BHS Library Scavenger Hunt Activity you completed on Friday with Ms. Disanto.

5. Boston Massacre Resources:
-Paul Revere's Engraving Explained
-The Boston Massacre Trials - An Account, 2001 by Doug Linder, Professor at UMKC School of Law as an alternative perspective
-Massachusetts Historical Society's perspective
-Two Bullets recovered
-An 1856 perspective by a painter
-Notes by John Adams - Primary Source

Homework:
1. TEST ON WEDNESDAY. Study Guide is found on Google Classroom.
___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",

1. We will quickly finish our review of the Spanish-American War by discussing the Causes of the War, the Spanish-American War Slideshow, and the written and visual documents from the Spanish-American War Primary Source Packet. Did anyone have any struggles or concerns with your total of 4 document (2 written/2 visuals) of your choosing? Please not that all political cartoons/visuals have the same 3 questions found on page 10.

2. Let's quickly discuss your big 3 takeaways from the John Green clip.

3. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1.  Yes, see Google Classroom.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are in the Library for the next 2 days for you to complete your organization and management of the UN Mock Trial. Make sure all lawyers OPENING STATEMENTS and DIRECT QUESTIONING is nearly done. Day 1 of the Trial begins WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning of witnesses. Day 2 is Thursday with Cross-Examination of all witnesses (this is where you can use objections) and Day 3 is Friday with Closing Statements from both the prosecution and defense teams. You should dress up for the trial!

2. No current events this week, but I have updated the Current Event List.

3. Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you will organize your research, understanding and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity. The UN Mock Trial will begin on Wednesday, October 26th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning.
 

4. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

5. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial preparation. 

Day 33 - Friday...Do you miss me yet?

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

-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: French-Indian War outcome/impacts, American ideals, Line of Proclamation, Salutary Neglect, Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre

1. Everyone should have completed and submitted The Declaration of Independence annotation and fifteen questions completed on a separate Google Doc.

2. Today you are in the library completing the walk-through with Ms. Disanto and the BHS Library Scavenger Hunt Activity. If you don't finish in class, then be sure to finish after school in the library or at home using the databases/catalog search, otherwise your PRINT SOURCE should be done in class.

3. Boston Massacre Resources:
-Paul Revere's Engraving Explained
-The Boston Massacre Trials - An Account, 2001 by Doug Linder, Professor at UMKC School of Law as an alternative perspective
-Massachusetts Historical Society's perspective
-Two Bullets recovered
-An 1856 perspective by a painter
-Notes by John Adams - Primary Source

Homework:
1. No, just make sure you completed the Print and Electronic Source savager hunt from the Library activity today and post it to 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")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",

1. Please watch the John Green Crash Course and give me 3 big takeaways based off this video.


2. Please PICK any 2 written documents AND any 2 visual documents from the Spanish-American War Primary Source Packet and complete the questions that accompany the documents of your choosing. This means you will have a total of 4 document (2 written/2 visuals) of your choosing. Please not that all political cartoons/visuals have the same 3 questions found on page 10.

3. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1.  Yes, please make sure you have completed today's video takeaways and primary source study, if not then it is homework - see Google Classroom.
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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are in the Library the rest of this week. No current events this week or next, but I have updated the Current Event List.

2.  Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you will organize your research, understanding and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity. The UN Mock Trial will begin on Wednesday, October 26th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning.
 

3. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

4. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial preparation. 

Day 32 - Thursday

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

-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?

-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: French-Indian War outcome/impacts, American ideals, Line of Proclamation, Salutary Neglect, Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre

1. All freshmen should have complete the Report Card for the President of the United States while on the trip and submitted if via Google Classroom.

2. Today, everyone should be working on close reading activity for The Declaration of Independence. There are 15 questions in total. Please complete independently during Thursday's class period - if you do not finish, then you should finish for homework on Thursday.

3. Boston Massacre Resources:
-Paul Revere's Engraving Explained
-The Boston Massacre Trials - An Account, 2001 by Doug Linder, Professor at UMKC School of Law as an alternative perspective
-Massachusetts Historical Society's perspective
-Two Bullets recovered
-An 1856 perspective by a painter
-Notes by John Adams - Primary Source

Homework:
1. No, just make sure you completed the Declaration of Independence Close Reading Activity and posted an electronic version on Google Classroom.

___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",

1. Please review the Maine Explosion Slideshow.  According the the slide "Awake! United States, Who sunk the Maine? Does this prove the Spanish blew it up? Do you know what happened to the Maine?

2. Next, you will read two primary sources from  The Maine Explosion, which is a DBQ, with an essential question titled as "What sank the Maine?"  Please work with a partner and discuss and documents content, perspective, and impression it left with you. Then document your answers on the "Discussion Worksheet" Google Classroom as the complete directions.

3. Please complete the graphic organizer titled "Which account to you find more believable?" on your own with no partner.

4. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1.  Yes, please see Google Classroom.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are in the Library the rest of this week. No current events this week or next, but I have updated the Current Event List.

2.  Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you will organize your research, understanding and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity. The UN Mock Trial will begin on Wednesday, October 26th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning.
 

3. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

4. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial preparation. 

Day 31 - Wednesday

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

-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?

-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: French-Indian War outcome/impacts, American ideals, Line of Proclamation, Salutary Neglect, Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre

1. All freshmen will be on the JFK field trip and should complete the Report Card for the President of the United States while on the trip. This must be completed on the same day of the field trip and submitted to Google Classroom. Sophomores should be all set.

2. What observations did you make about Paul Revere's Engraving of the Boston Massacre? Did he tell the truth? What was his purpose and was it justified?

3. We are going to look at sourcing versus context today using a Source vs. Context Slideshow. Which primary or secondary source is most believable in your "Boston Massacre looking at multiple perspectives activity"? What makes a source more credible than another? Rank the credibility of these sources please with a partner and let's discuss as a whole-class group.

4. Quick movie to display the major causes of the American Revolution:

5. Boston Massacre Resources:
-Paul Revere's Engraving Explained
-The Boston Massacre Trials - An Account, 2001 by Doug Linder, Professor at UMKC School of Law as an alternative perspective
-Massachusetts Historical Society's perspective
-Two Bullets recovered
-An 1856 perspective by a painter
-Notes by John Adams - Primary Source

Homework:
1. No, just make sure you bring your FIELD TRIP REPORT CARD ACTIVITY. There is an electronic version on Google Classroom now as well.

___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",

1. Everyone will be reporting straight to the Library to complete the BHS Library walk-through with Ms. Disanto and the scavenger hunt activity.  See Google Classroom for details.

2. You will complete The Maine Explosion - DBQ - "What sank the Maine?" on Thursday in class.

3. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1.  Yes, please see Google Classroom.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are in the Library the rest of this week. No current events this week or next, but I have updated the Current Event List.

2.  Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you will organize your research, understanding and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity. The UN Mock Trial will begin on Wednesday, October 26th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning.
 

3. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

4. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial preparation. 

Day 30 - Tuesday

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

-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 

- How can an individual influence his or her society?

- In what ways and why do people protest?
-When is revolutionary change justified?
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?

-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: French-Indian War outcome/impacts, American ideals, Line of Proclamation, Salutary Neglect, Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre

1. (Remind me to pass out the Field Trip Activity and The Declaration of Independence Activity for Wednesday and Thursday).  We will quickly finish short term versus long term consequences and impacts of important event in the Road to Revolution slideshow.

2. What observations did you make about Paul Revere's Engraving of the Boston Massacre? Did he tell the truth? What was his purpose and was it justified?

3. We are going to look at sourcing versus context today using a Source vs. Context Slideshow. Which primary or secondary source is most believable in your "Boston Massacre looking at multiple perspectives activity"? What makes a source more credible than another? Rank the credibility of these sources please with a partner and let's discuss as a whole-class group.

4. Quick movie to display the major causes of the American Revolution:

5. Boston Massacre Resources:
-Paul Revere's Engraving Explained
-The Boston Massacre Trials - An Account, 2001 by Doug Linder, Professor at UMKC School of Law as an alternative perspective
-Massachusetts Historical Society's perspective
-Two Bullets recovered
-An 1856 perspective by a painter
-Notes by John Adams - Primary Source

Homework:
1. No, just make sure you bring your FIELD TRIP REPORT CARD ACTIVITY. There is an electronic version on Google Classroom now as well.

___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",

1. We will be sharing in groups of 4 your Chapter 18 - Section 2 "The Spanish-American War" pages 552-557 2-column notes MAJOR THEMES/TAKEAWAYS. Remember your notes are NOT A FIXED thing and you should make changes and adjustments as your classmates give your tips and suggestions. Categorize the CAUSES of the war into short term and long term impacts.

2. Sorry we never finished our fishbowl activity how Rudyard Kipling's "White Man's Burden"  when we annotated and looked at the tone/attitude of "White Man's Burden". Would you all like to finish this today or move on to the Spanish-American War?
- What message was Rudyard Kipling sending imperialist?
-Break down each passage and interpret the meaning behind your assigned stanza. We are going to practice the historical thinking skill of close reading and annotate this infamous poem.
-Step 1: Read the entire Poem
-Step 2: Read your Stanza again
-Step 3: Annotate your Stanza by breaking down each line and meaning behind it
-Step 4: Answer the following question: What message was Rudyard Kipling sending imperialist?
-Step 5: Write your annotation.

***If you have not yet EDITED THE DOCUMENT, then please do using Google Class to located the "White Man's Burden" document.

3. The Maine Explosion - DBQ - "What sank the Maine?"

4. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1.  Yes, please see Google Classroom.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ

1.  We are in the Library the rest of this week. No current events this week or next, but I have updated the Current Event List.

2.  Each of you are responsible each day (or evening) for updating your TEAM'S GOOGLE DOC that illustrates how you will organize your research, understanding and selection of primary sources, expert witnesses, and building a clear path to successfully defend or prosecute the United Nations for failure to prevent a genocide or act of inhumanity. The UN Mock Trial will begin on Wednesday, October 26th with Opening Statements and Direct Questioning.
 

3. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert

4. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights

Homework:

1. Yes, work on your UN Mock Trial preparation.