Day 56 - Wednesday

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

-When is revolutionary change justified?

-What does it mean to have a representative government and live in a democratic society?
-Why were states afraid of centralized authority and a strong central government post-American Revolution?
-What does every strong government need?

Themes: Federalist, Anti-Federalist, Balance of Powers, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

1.  "What does every strong government need?" PRESENTATIONS in groups of 4 will happen today, unless you were absent yesterday, which means you present solo. Here are the directions for this activity of Strong Governments Need  and Here is the Rubric.

2. Two Videos:
Strong versus Weak Governments - Thomas Jefferson in John Adams, an HBO mini-series

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-How did World War I change America?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Isolationism, Interventionism, Causes of World War I

1.  We will continue organizing and managing your research in your groups for the jigsaw activity today with students using Chapter 19 - Section 3 - The War at Home - pages 594-601, links below, and BHS Library Databases to become terrific teachers to your peers.

Group A - "Selling the War" - Was it just for the American government to "sell the war" to the American people? How supportive were Americans of selling the war?

Group B - "Attacks on Civil Liberties Increase" - How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America? What happens when individuals' civil liberties are breached? 

Group C - "The War Encourages Social Change" - Did the social and economic changes that existed in the USA during WWI oppose or support American values? Who benefited and who struggled as a result of America's entry into WWI? 

2. The Homefront Resources:

A. Committee of Public Information:
Did the CPI undermine people's Civil Rights? How did it impact Private Businesses? Did it manipulate the minds of the American Public? Was it an effective use of government funds to sell the war to the nation?
CPI, Sedition Acts, and more - Slideshow
American Propaganda Machine - The CPI and George Creel
President Wilson, George Creel and Charles Gibson and the CPI
George Creel and CPI
Four-Minute Men
"Food will win the war" - Propaganda and the WIB

B. Civil Liberties/Immigration/Espionage and Sedition Acts:
Did the Espionage and Sedition Acts undermine people's Civil Rights? How? Should it have been overthrown by the U.S. Supreme Court?
CPI, Sedition Acts, and more - Slideshow
-Anti-immigrant hysteria
-Espionage and Sedition Acts
Espionage and Sedition Act of 1918
More on Espionage and Sedition Act from WWI
This has happened before, but 1918 was different!?!?!
Video on Alien-Sedition Acts of 1918
WWI and suppression of dissents

C. WWI - US Economy/Social Change
Social and Economic Changes - Maureen B. Fitzmahn, J.D., A Teacher's Blog
Social and Progressive Changes during WWI - Northern State University
How did the U.S. government gain control over the Economy?
Economics of WWI
War Finance Corp - William McAdoo
Detailed Essay on the War Finance Corp - Great introduction and Graphs/Charts at the end
WWI Era Economics and Transforming American Culture and Economy - Harvard Press

Weapons Americans produced
Shell-Shock in WWI - Video
More Shell-shock

3. Geography, Maps, and Trench Warfare
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

4. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.

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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the    21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
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?

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

1. We will look at and share your NATO outlines.
-What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?



3.

***Questions to answer while the video is being played. 
A. What key events has NATO been a part of? 
B. What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

4. NATO Resources:
-NATO
-U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
-The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
-Decisions NATO makes and why
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

5. Updated Current Events format and Current Event Rubric should be reviewed CAREFULLY, which both should guide your lesson on Current Events.

6.

Homework:

1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 

Day 55 - Tuesday

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

-When is revolutionary change justified?

-What does it mean to have a representative government and live in a democratic society?
-Why were states afraid of centralized authority and a strong central government post-American Revolution?

Themes: Federalist, Anti-Federalist, Balance of Powers, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

1.  Chart - Anti-Federalist versus Federalist - Some classes need to finish the "Anti-Federalist" portion of the Top-Down Web.

2. Using your individual brainstorm from your thought-bubbles on the question "What does every strong government need?" last night, please get into your groups of 4 and review the directions for this activity of Strong Governments Need - IGNORE the Due Date on here - The DUE DATE IS ACTUALLY Wednesday, November 30th for your group to execute and then present your illustration.  ***What does every strong government need - mini-project - group activity - Here is the Rubric. YOU ALL WILL USE today to design and create your VISUAL REPRESENTATION to the ideas you created last night on the question "What does every strong government need?"

3. Two Videos:
Strong versus Weak Governments - Thomas Jefferson in John Adams, an HBO mini-series

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-How did World War I change America?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Isolationism, Interventionism, Causes of World War I

1.  We will begin a jigsaw activity today with students using their  were assigned to a specific section of Thursday night's homework on Chapter 19 - Section 3 - The War at Home - pages 594-601.  There were 4 major headings:

Group A - "Selling the War" - Was it just for the American government to "sell the war" to the American people? How supportive were Americans of selling the war?

Group B - "Attacks on Civil Liberties Increase" - How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America? What happens when individuals' civil liberties are breached? 

Group C - "The War Encourages Social Change" - Did the social and economic changes that existed in the USA during WWI oppose or support American values? Who benefited and who struggled as a result of America's entry into WWI? 

5. The Homefront Resources:

A. Committee of Public Information:
Did the CPI undermine people's Civil Rights? How did it impact Private Businesses? Did it manipulate the minds of the American Public? Was it an effective use of government funds to sell the war to the nation?
CPI, Sedition Acts, and more - Slideshow
American Propaganda Machine - The CPI and George Creel
President Wilson, George Creel and Charles Gibson and the CPI
George Creel and CPI
Four-Minute Men
"Food will win the war" - Propaganda and the WIB

B. Civil Liberties/Immigration/Espionage and Sedition Acts:
Did the Espionage and Sedition Acts undermine people's Civil Rights? How? Should it have been overthrown by the U.S. Supreme Court?
CPI, Sedition Acts, and more - Slideshow
-Anti-immigrant hysteria
-Espionage and Sedition Acts
Espionage and Sedition Act of 1918
More on Espionage and Sedition Act from WWI
This has happened before, but 1918 was different!?!?!
Video on Alien-Sedition Acts of 1918

C. WWI - US Economy/Social Change
Social Changes during WWI - Digital History - University of Houston
Social and Economic Changes - Maureen B. Fitzmahn, J.D., A Teacher's Blog
Social and Progressive Changes during WWI - Northern State University
How did the U.S. government gain control over the Economy?
Economics of WWI
War Finance Corp - William MaAdoo
Detailed Essay on the War Finance Corp - Great introduction and Graphs/Charts at the end
WWI Era Economics and Transforming American Culture and Economy - Harvard Press
Weapons Americans produced
Shell-Shock in WWI - Video
More Shell-shock

6. Geography, Maps, and Trench Warfare
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

7. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.

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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the    21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
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?

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

1. Josif will be presenting their Current Events today on Greece-Turkey-Cyprus Conflict.

2. We will look at and share your NATO outlines.
-What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?



3.
***Questions to answer while the video is being played. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

4. NATO Resources:
-NATO
-U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
-The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
-Decisions NATO makes and why
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

5. Updated Current Events format and Current Event Rubric should be reviewed CAREFULLY, which both should guide your lesson on Current Events.

Homework:

1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 

Day 54 - Monday

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

-When is revolutionary change justified?

-What does it mean to have a representative government and live in a democratic society?
-Why were states afraid of centralized authority and a strong central government post-American Revolution?

Themes: Federalist, Anti-Federalist, Balance of Powers, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

1. Mr. Parkin's Notes - Review guide on Chapter 5 - Section 1

2. Quick Article - Differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalist
Chart - Anti-Federalist versus Federalist

3. Strong versus Weak Governments - Thomas Jefferson in John Adams, an HBO mini-series

4. Individually, please brainstorm using thought-bubbles on the question "What does every strong government need?"

5. Directions for this activity of Strong Governments Need - IGNORE the Due Date on here - The DUE DATE IS ACTUALLY Wednesday, November 30th for your group to execute and then present your illustration. 

***What does every strong government need - mini-project - group activity - Here is the Rubric

6.

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Isolationism, Interventionism, Causes of World War I

1.  We will utilize WWI Entry Slideshow and focus on 3 questions for a class discussion:
A. Why propaganda in American newspapers and the media?
B. Is there a common thread you see in this propaganda?
C. Do you think it effectively changed American's viewpoints about the Central Powers?

2. We will examine WWI Notes/American Perspective. Our focus will be on American mobilization efforts, and how we produced a changing tide in "the war to end all wars".

3.  John "Black Jack Pershing":
Was John J. Pershing the right American General for the Job?
CPI, Sedition Acts, and more - Slideshow
How effective was John J. Pershing? Go to "Great War" section please
- Primary Source #1 (quotes and excerpts from a letter on the battlefield) and
- Primary Source #2 (recording)

4. We will begin a jigsaw activity tomorrow, as students were assigned to a specific section of Thursday night's homework on Chapter 19 - Section 3 - The War at Home - pages 594-601.  There were 4 major headings:
Group A - "Selling the War"
Group B - "Attacks on Civil Liberties Increase"
Group C - "The War Encourages Social Change"

5. The Homefront Resources:

A. Committee of Public Information:
Did the CPI undermine people's Civil Rights? How did it impact Private Businesses? Did it manipulate the minds of the American Public? Was it an effective use of government funds to sell the war to the nation?
CPI, Sedition Acts, and more - Slideshow
American Propaganda Machine - The CPI and George Creel
President Wilson, George Creel and Charles Gibson and the CPI
George Creel and CPI
Four-Minute Men
"Food will win the war" - Propaganda and the WIB

B. Immigration/Espionage and Sedition Acts:
Did the Espionage and Sedition Acts undermine people's Civil Rights? How? Should it have been overthrown by the U.S. Supreme Court?
CPI, Sedition Acts, and more - Slideshow
-Anti-immigrant hysteria
-Espionage and Sedition Acts
Espionage and Sedition Act of 1918
More on Espionage and Sedition Act from WWI
This has happened before, but 1918 was different!?!?!
Video on Alien-Sedition Acts of 1918

C. WWI and US Economy"
How did the U.S. government gain control over the Economy?
Economics of WWI
War Finance Corp - William MaAdoo
Detailed Essay on the War Finance Corp - Great introduction and Graphs/Charts at the end
WWI Era Economics and Transforming American Culture and Economy - Harvard Press
Weapons Americans produced
Shell-Shock in WWI - Video
More Shell-shock

6. Geography, Maps, and Trench Warfare
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

7. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the    21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
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?

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

1. Vanessa and Josif will be presenting their Current Events today on Greece's economic crisis and the Greece-Turkey-Cyprus Conflict.

2. We will look at and share your NATO outlines.
-What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?



3.
***Questions to answer while the video is being played. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

4. NATO Resources:
-NATO
-U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
-The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
-Decisions NATO makes and why
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

5. Updated Current Events format and Current Event Rubric should be reviewed CAREFULLY, which both should guide your lesson on Current Events.

Homework:

1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 

Day 53 - Wednesday...HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

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

-When is revolutionary change justified?

-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 
-What does it mean to live in a democratic society?
-Why were states afraid of centralized authority and a strong central government post-American Revolution?

Themes: Battles of the American Revolution, Turning Points, Key Generals

1. Evaluations of your Silent Conversation yesterday and then Binder Checks.

2.

Homework:
1. No, Happy Thanksgiving!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Isolationism, Interventionism, Causes of World War I

1. Based off a homework assignment from last week, we will highlight some of the key aspects to American Propaganda during World War I. We will utilize WWI Entry Slideshow and focus on 3 questions for a class discussion:
A. Why propaganda in American newspapers and the media?
B. Is there a common thread you see in this propaganda?
C. Do you think it effectively changed American's viewpoints about the Central Powers?

2. We will examine WWI Notes/American Perspective and your textbook pages 580-593 to give you a sense of how to break up the different theaters of war, style of fighting, American mobilization efforts, and how we produced a changing tide in "the war to end all wars".

3. Geography, Maps, and Trench Warfare
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

4. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. No, Happy Thanksgiving!

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the    21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
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?

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

1. Mr. Mike Munger who is a SPECIAL OPERATION trainer for the UN Anti-terrorism Force will visited yesterday, what were your thoughts on his demeanor and stories?

2. We will look at and share your NATO outlines.
-What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?





3. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

4. NATO Resources:
-NATO
-U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
-The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
-Decisions NATO makes and why
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

5. Updated Current Events format and Current Event Rubric should be reviewed CAREFULLY, which both should guide your lesson on Current Events.

Homework:

1. No, Happy Thanksgiving!

Day 52 - Tuesday

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

-When is revolutionary change justified?

-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 
-What does it mean to live in a democratic society?
-Why were states afraid of centralized authority and a strong central government post-American Revolution?

Themes: Battles of the American Revolution, Turning Points, Key Generals

1. Today you will have your silent conversation & written quiz on the American Revolution Impact and Articles of Confederation.

2. Before your written quiz, we will quickly examine The Articles of Confederation using a few slides on the Critical Periods in the American Revolution slideshow.

Homework:
1. No, but make sure you wear the right colors for the Pep Rally tomorrow. Making a real effort to dress up and show your school spirit will earn you extra credit!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Isolationism, Interventionism, Causes of World War I

1. Based off a homework assignment from last week, we will highlight some of the key aspects to American Propaganda during World War I. We will utilize WWI Entry Slideshow and focus on 3 questions for a class discussion:
A. Why propaganda in American newspapers and the media?
B. Is there a common thread you see in this propaganda?
C. Do you think it effectively changed American's viewpoints about the Central Powers?

2. We will examine WWI Notes/American Perspective and your textbook pages 580-593 to give you a sense of how to break up the different theaters of war, style of fighting, American mobilization efforts, and how we produced a changing tide in "the war to end all wars".

3. Geography, Maps, and Trench Warfare
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

4. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1.  Yes, check Google Classroom.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the    21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
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?

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

1. Mr. Mike Munger who is a SPECIAL OPERATION trainer for the UN Anti-terrorism Force will visited yesterday, what were your thoughts on his demeanor and stories?

2. We will look at and share your NATO outlines.
-What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?





3. NATO special forces Video:


5. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

6.  NATO Resources:
-NATO
-U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
-The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
-Decisions NATO makes and why
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

Homework:

1. Yes, the updated Current Events format and Current Event Rubric should be reviewed CAREFULLY, which both should guide your lesson on Current Events.

Day 51 - Monday

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

-When is revolutionary change justified?

-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 
-What does it mean to live in a democratic society?
-Why were states afraid of centralized authority and a strong central government post-American Revolution?

Themes: Battles of the American Revolution, Turning Points, Key Generals

1. We will quickly exam this Death Chart and what surprises you? What patterns do you see?

2. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

3. In small groups of 3 or 4 you will exchange your Main Ideas and Top-Down Web takeaways from The New Confederation that helped form America's first government. Was the Confederation a success or failure? Why?

4. We will quickly examine The Articles of Confederation using a few slides on the Critical Periods in the American Revolution slideshow.

Homework:
1. Yes, study the aftermath of American Revolution, Revolutionary ideas, and the failures of the Articles of Confederation from Chapter 5 - Section 1, as you will have a QUIZ tomorrow.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Isolationism, Interventionism, Causes of World War I

1. Please download America background knowledge in WWI and we will have a quick read and reaction to this article.

2.  Based off a homework assignment from last week, we will highlight some of the key aspects to American Propaganda during World War I. We will utilize WWI Entry Slideshow and focus on 3 questions for a class discussion:
A. Why propaganda in American newspapers and the media?
B. Is there a common thread you see in this propaganda?
C. Do you think it effectively changed American's viewpoints about the Central Powers?

3. Geography, Maps, and Trench Warfare
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

4. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1.  Yes, check Google Classroom.
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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the    21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
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?

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

1. Mr. Mike Munger who is a SPECIAL OPERATION trainer for the UN Anti-terrorism Force will be visiting us today and have a conversation with all of you.  Here is a quick biography of Mr. Munger.

2. We will look at and share your NATO outlines.
-What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?





3. NATO special forces Video:


5. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

6.  NATO Resources:
-NATO
-U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
-The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
-Decisions NATO makes and why
-Current NATO missions
-Topics and more on Current NATO missions
-NATO GLOBE MAP

Homework:

1. Yes, the updated Current Events format and Current Event Rubric should be reviewed CAREFULLY, which both should guide your lesson on Current Events.

Day 50 - Friday

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

-When is revolutionary change justified?

-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 
-What does it mean to live in a democratic society?
-How do attitudes and behaviors demonstrate the heart and mind of democracy?

Themes: Battles of the American Revolution, Turning Points, Key Generals

1. We will discuss and then evaluate How revolutionary was the American Revolution?

2. We will review this Death Chart and what surprises you? What patterns do you see?

3. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

4. In small groups of 3 or 4 you will exchange your Main Ideas and Top-Down Web takeaways from The New Confederation that helped form America's first government. Was the Confederation a success or failure? Why?

Homework:
1. None, enjoy the weekend.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Isolationism, Interventionism, Causes of World War I

1. We are going to spend 10 minutes finishing up the Woodrow Wilson Primary Source on Americas
tatus and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War?

2. Please download America background knowledge in WWI and we will have a quick read and reaction to this article.

3.  Based off last night's homework, we will highlight some of the key aspects to American Propaganda during World War I. We will utilize WWI Entry Slideshow and focus on 3 questions for a class discussion:
A. Why propaganda in American newspapers and the media?
B. Is there a common thread you see in this propaganda?
C. Do you think it effectively changed American's viewpoints about the Central Powers?

4. Videos on Lusitania and WWI:  Sinking of the Lusitania - Primary Source

Secondary Source Video below 

5. Geography, Maps, and Trench Warfare
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

6. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1.  No, enjoy the evening.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
3. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?

Rwanda Genocide Essential Questions:
1. How did individuals fail to provide Human Rights and prevent the slaughter of 800,000 Rwandans? 
2 Who do you hold most responsible for the Rwandan Genocide? Why
3. How does a society recover from a genocide and how can Rwanda improve it's human rights campaign?

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

1.  Chris will be presenting his current event on the Sudan Conflict.  So please be sure to check out Google Classroom. Additionally, please review and let me know if you have any questions on the updated Current Events format and Current Event Rubric, which both should guide your lesson on Current Events.

2. We will look at and share your NATO outlines.
-What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?





3. NATO special forces Video:


5. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

6. Example: NATO in Afghanistan
http://publicintelligence.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NTM-A-OrgChart.jpg
NATO's mission according to the news
Wikipedia's NATO

Homework:

1. Yes, if you did not do last night's homework - please check out Google Classroom

Day 49 - Thursday

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

-When is revolutionary change justified?

-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 
-What does it mean to live in a democratic society?
-How do attitudes and behaviors demonstrate the heart and mind of democracy?

Themes: Battles of the American Revolution, Turning Points, Key Generals

1. We will quickly examine a few slides on the Critical Periods in the American Revolution slideshow as a MAJOR RESOURCE to help you understand the sequence and major themes of the War for Independence.

2. We will read and have a class discussion driven by students on the article titled How were the American colonist able to win Independence? Also, we will discuss and then evaluate How revolutionary was the American Revolution?

3. We will review this Death Chart and what surprises you? What patterns do you see?

4. We will watch The Revolution's Lasting Legacy from the History Channel.

5. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

6. In small groups of 3 or 4 you will exchange your Main Ideas and Top-Down Web takeaways from The New Confederation that helped form America's first government. Was the Confederation a success or failure? Why?

Homework:
1. No, enjoy the evening.
___________________________________________________


U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: American Exceptionalism, Isolationsim, Interventionism, Causes of World War I

1. We are going to continue America's status and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War?

2. Please download America background knowledge in WWI and we will have a quick read and reaction to this article.

3.  Based off last night's homework, we will highlight some of the key aspects to American Propaganda during World War I. We will utilize WWI Entry Slideshow and focus on 3 questions for a class discussion:
A. Why propaganda in American newspapers and the media?
B. Is there a common thread you see in this propaganda?
C. Do you think it effectively changed American's viewpoints about the Central Powers?

4. Videos on Lusitania and WWI:  Sinking of the Lusitania - Primary Source

Secondary Source Video below 

5. Geography, Maps, and Trench Warfare
Maps & Battles
The "spark" - Car they were driving
World War I Map Series
Trench Warfare/Stalemate
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams
WWI Life in the Trenches
PBS.org Trench Warfare and video footage

6. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1.  No, enjoy the evening.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
3. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?

Rwanda Genocide Essential Questions:
1. How did individuals fail to provide Human Rights and prevent the slaughter of 800,000 Rwandans? 
2 Who do you hold most responsible for the Rwandan Genocide? Why
3. How does a society recover from a genocide and how can Rwanda improve it's human rights campaign?

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

1.  We will finish watching Ghost of Rwanda.  Below are some links about the Frontline documentary on Ghost of Rwanda.  Please relate it to our Genocide discussion  and Peacekeeping responsibilities from our study of the United Nations.
-Student Film Worksheet while watching the movie
-Genocide DBQ
-Frontline Special - "Ghost of Rwanda"
-Link to "Ghost of Rwanda" the documentary - IF YOU ARE ABSENT PLEASE WATCH!

2. Roland and Chris will be presenting their current event.  So please be sure to check out Google Classroom. Additionally, please review and let me know if you have any questions on the updated Current Events format and Current Event Rubric, which both should guide your lesson on Current Events.

3. What is NATO will continue? U.S. State Dept - What is NATO?
The Washington Treaty (aka The North Atlantic Treaty)
What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted?





4. NATO special forces Video:


5. What key events has NATO been a part of? What current operations/recent operations have they had and where they successful?

6. Example: NATO in Afghanistan
http://publicintelligence.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NTM-A-OrgChart.jpg
NATO's mission according to the news
Wikipedia's NATO

Homework:

1. Yes, if you did not do last night's homework - please check out Google Classroom