Day 72 - Friday...BEFORE THE BIG WINTER BREAK!!!

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

-What does it mean to have a representative government and live in a democratic society?

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Balance of Powers, Federalism, Articles, Branches of Government, US Constitution as a Living Document, Bill of Rights

1. Quick feedback and evaluation of your 27 Amendments Project and Gallery Walk. What did you like or dislike?  What worked well and what was a struggle? What were you able to demonstrate? What would you do differently next time?  Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document? Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

2. We will complete the rest of The US Government and what the Constitution says... - Slideshow #1 AND The National Government Organization and Constitution - Slideshow #2 as a wrap-up to the US Constitution and American Government unit.

3. The US Constitution Resources:
-Outline Notes - Review and let me know if you have any question.
-Easy-to-Follow US Constitution Guide
-The United State Government - Download this slideshow
-National Archives "America's Founding Fathers"
-USConstitution.net
-National Constitution Center
-The Constitutional Convention - The Ratification Process
-The U.S. Constitution: An Enduring Document - U.S. State Department
-The US Government and what the Constitution says... - Slideshow #1
-The National Government Organization and Constitution - Slideshow #2
-The Electoral College Explained - 3-2-1 Activity (see Google Classroom)
-2000 Presidential Election: Fair or 'Stolen'? (write a paragraph arguing a thesis to support "Fair or Stolen"?)
Bill of Rights - TED-ED Video - will be watched today as well for some classes.

4. The George Washington Packet - I will introduce George Washington as our nation's first President.

Homework:
1. NO, enjoy your Winter Break and see you in 2017.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservatism?

-Why did a national culture develop in the 1920's?

-How did trends in fashion and music reflect the spirit of the 1920's?

-Why did Prohibition lead to more crime?
-How did a war fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
-Should the USA limit immigration?

Themes: Getting back to Normalcy, Pop Culture, The Jazz Age, The Red Scare, Limitations on Immigrants, Consumerism

1. Quick feedback and evaluation of your Roaring 1920's Digital Project and Gallery Walk. What did you like or dislike?  What worked well and what was a struggle? What were you able to demonstrate? What would you do differently next time?  Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservatism? Why did a national culture develop in the 1920's? Should the USA limit immigration?

2. We will complete The Presidents of the 1920's Video Questions - Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover

3. The Roaring 1920's Resources
"The Roaring Twenties" - Slideshow
The 1920's Unit Review - Slideshare and very powerful images and information
Five Jazz Sides for the Age of Prohibition - NPR article
How Bessie Smith Ushered in the Jazz Age - NPR article
Population Chart of the USA - Patterns from 1900 - 1920
"The Roaring Twenties Overview Essay" by Professor Joshua Zeitz of Harvard University
The Roaring Twenties - Movie (1939)
   -Movie Review

4. On Friday, we will explore the The Jazz Age - PBS and Ken Burns - Go off an explore The Jazz Age - what do you notice about the style of different Jazz Musicians? Who are these musicians? Where do they originate from? What is Jazz Music? What instruments are being used? What do you all like or dislike about this age of music? Does this music help or hurt the African-American communities? How and why?
-More Jazz Music Links

5. The United States in the 1920's Unit Resources:

-1920’s unit review and Slideshow - Essential questions and major themes from Terryl Meador
-GREAT Digital Website on the Red Scare - Red Scare Image Gallery
-The Red Scare, Palmer Raids and Sacco and Vanzetti Case - Slideshow and Primary Sources from Sanger Unified
-Emma Goldman resources

Homework:
1. NO, enjoy your Winter Break and see you in 2017.

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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Terrorism, National Security, Global Security

1. Kevin/Rolanda/Nick will be presenting their current event on Fidel Castro's recent death in Cuba.

2. Later this week or right when we get back from Winter Break: 

   A. Read American Public Radio's article "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" Please create a Two- Column Note illustrating the Main Ideas/Arguments and those details/development that support     them.

   B. Review and get familiar with the website, layout, and scope of what you will be diving into as we study The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

Homework:

1. NO, enjoy your Winter Break and see you in 2017.