Day 92 - Tuesday

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

-To what extend did James Madison became an American Hero?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?
-Was the Monroe Doctrine a policy of expansion or self-defense? 
-Was the Monroe Doctrine a disguise for American Imperialism?

Themes: James Monroe's Presidency, The American System, Monroe Doctrine

1. Andrew Lambert Perspective - Secondary Perspective
*Activity - Split into partners.  Each partner will read one paragraph out loud, while the other partner listens. The reader is just reading, however the listener is writing down anything they belief is significant - key people, terms, questions they may have about the event/topic.  After each paragraph the pair (reader and documented note-taker) should discuss the key aspects and summarize of information they just read/listened too. Then you and your partner should switch roles on an off every paragraph. There are a total of 10 paragraphs in the British Article, so everyone should read 5 and write notes on 5. Here is a graphic organizer for BOTH students to fill out while they read/take notes - The War of 1812 Perspectives Graphic Organizer

2. Quick wrap-up discussion - What was the legacy of the War of 1812?

3. We will have a very quick review of Chapter 7, but in the meantime please download the Themes from 1812-1860 Packet - Our focus will be Themes and James Monroe tomorrow.  Chapter 7 - Section 1 Regional Economies Create Differences & Section 2 Nationalism at Center Stage and students will organize and document the major themes and then major events that happen by creating a TOP-DOWN WEB.  Additionally, students will complete American System and James Monroe Handout. 

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: American Isolationism, World War II Maps, WWII Propaganda

1. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-American Foreign Policy from 1920 - 1941 slideshow - please download to your device and be able to take some notes.
-Dawes Plan, 1924
-The Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928
-FDR's "I Hate War Speech", 1936
-Neutrality Acts, Page 740-741 textbook and the slideshow
-Lend-Lease Act, 1941 (Pages 756-760 stop at Japan Attacks).

2. We will review the following:
-Maps of World War II

3. Be ready to share it with your classmates and Mr. Parkin today. See Google Classroom for directions!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

4. Please continue working on the World War II packet, which is due by Thursday morning. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete the whole packet which includes identify key people/terms, creating student timelines, and understanding America's role in World War II.  Do NOT wait until the last minute!

5. World War II Resources:
Causes of World War II - already covered on Friday
-Early Phases of the War - Europeans, Americans, and 1939-1941.
-World War II Leaders - The basics
-WWII Leaders - Aggressors, Defenders, Victims, etc - A MUST SEE!!!
-Fascism versue Communism
-Maps of World War II

America in World War II Slideshare

U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
Summary of WWII

6. How does America react to Pearl Harbor
Headline News
Eye Witness Accounts of People's Reactions
Reactions/Headlines/Internment of Japanese-Americans

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

1. What does international studies mean and how do we define Internationalism?

2. How do we form and shape our identities?
3. Is mankind inherently good or evil? How do different cultures shape the definitions of good and evil?
4. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?

Themes: PEGS, International Studies, Global Awareness, Current Events and finding News. 

1. We will finish our round-table discussion on Global Acceleration article call Humans and Humans - The accelerated rate of history from 1945-Present day (well closer to 2007).

Group Breakout

Group A  - "Humans and their environment"

Group B  - "Humans and other Humans"

Group C  - "Humans and ideas"

2. Response to Humans and Humans:

What is your reaction? What did you find as the biggest takeaways?  Are human beings causes solutions or problems? If you were to write a fourth section, what would it be called and what would the major topics and takeaways?

3. Which country does the most good for the world?

4. Please Watch the Human Rights video and then make sure you can answer:

A. What are Human Rights?

B. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?

Homework:

1. Yes, check Google Classroom!

Day 91 - Monday

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

-To what extend did James Madison became an American Hero?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?
-Was the Monroe Doctrine a policy of expansion or self-defense? 
-Was the Monroe Doctrine a disguise for American Imperialism?

Themes: James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812, James Monroe's Presidency, The American System

1. The class will be split into two major groups - Group A & Group B:
Donald Hickey Perspective - Group A
Andrew Lambert Perspective - Group B
*Activity - While in groups split again into partners.  Each partner will read one paragraph out loud, while the other partner listens. The read is just reading, however the listener is writing down anything they belief is significant - key people, terms, questions they may have about the event/topic.  After each paragraph the pair (reader and documented note-taker) should discuss the key aspects and summarize of information they just read/listened too. Then you and your partner should switch roles on an off every paragraph. There are a total of 10 paragraphs in BOTH articles, so everyone should read 5 and write notes on 5. Here is a graphic organizer for BOTH students to fill out while they read/take notes - The War of 1812 Perspectives Graphic Organizer

2. Additionally, the team will look at the key aspects of creating a clear, controversial, and provable thesis statement pertaining to War of 1812. Your thesis can focus on any aspect of the war - a major battle, the outcome, or any controversial issue.

3. Quick wrap-up discussion - What was the legacy of the War of 1812?

4. We will have a very quick review of Chapter 7, but in the meantime please download the Themes from 1812-1860 Packet - Our focus will be Themes and James Monroe tomorrow.  Chapter 7 - Section 1 Regional Economies Create Differences & Section 2 Nationalism at Center Stage and students will organize and document the major themes and then major events that happen by creating a TOP-DOWN WEB.  Additionally, students will complete American System and James Monroe Handout. 

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Evaluation of the New Deal, Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII

1. Quick recap from Friday's class - *Evaluation Skill: Which cause of WWII was most important and why?

2. We will review the following:
-Early Phases of the War - Europeans, Americans, and 1939-1941.
-World War II Leaders - The basics
-WWII Leaders - Aggressors, Defenders, Victims, etc - A MUST SEE!!!
-Fascism versue Communism
-Maps of World War II

3. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-American Foreign Policy from 1920 - 1941 slideshow - please download to your device and be able to take some notes.

4. Be ready to share it with your classmates and Mr. Parkin today. Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

5. Please begin working on the World War II packet, which is due by Thursday morning. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete the whole packet which includes identify key people/terms, creating student timelines, and understanding America's role in World War II.  Do NOT wait until the last minute!

6. World War II Resources:
Causes of World War II - already covered on Friday

America in World War II Slideshare

U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
Summary of WWII

7. How does America react to Pearl Harbor
Headline News
Eye Witness Accounts of People's Reactions
Reactions/Headlines/Internment of Japanese-Americans

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

1. What does international studies mean and how do we define Internationalism?

2. How do we form and shape our identities?
3. Is mankind inherently good or evil? How do different cultures shape the definitions of good and evil?
4. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?

Themes: PEGS, International Studies, Global Awareness, Current Events and finding News. 

1. Does anyone have any questions on Current events - Dates you are assigned?
How about any questions on the current event format and the current event rubric? Who is going first this Friday?

2. We will look at an Global Exceleration article call Humans and Humans - The accelerated rate of history from 1945-Present day (well closer to 2007).

*Everyone reads the beginning together

Group Breakout

Group A  - "Humans and their environment"

Group B  - "Humans and other Humans"

Group C  - "Humans and ideas"

3. Response to Humans and Humans:

What is your reaction? What did you find as the biggest takeaways?  Are human beings causes solutions or problems? If you were to write a fourth section, what would it be called and what would the major topics and takeaways?

4. Which country does the most good for the world?

Homework:

1. Yes, check Google Classroom!

Day 90 - Friday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. We will quickly review the James Madison Packet  and the 23 video questions are at the end of the packet.  How was the History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion??? Any concerns with the questions? What were the biggest takeaways from the War of 1812 Video?
Tecumseh's Confederation and more in Ohio History Connection (Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa joining forces)
The Star Spangled Banner Transcript

Old Ironsides Story
The USS Constitution and video

2. The class will be split into two major groups - Group A & Group B:

Donald Hickey Perspective - Group A
Andrew Lambert Perspective - Group B
*Activity - While in groups split again into partners.  Each partner will read one paragraph out loud, while the other partner listens. The read is just reading, however the listener is writing down anything they belief is significant - key people, terms, questions they may have about the event/topic.  After each paragraph the pair (reader and documented note-taker) should discuss the key aspects and summarize of information they just read/listened too. Then you and your partner should switch roles on an off every paragraph. There are a total of 10 paragraphs in BOTH articles, so everyone should read 5 and write notes on 5. Here is a graphic organizer for BOTH students to fill out while they read/take notes - The War of 1812 Perspectives Graphic Organizer

3. Additionally, the team will look at the key aspects of creating a clear, controversial, and provable thesis statement pertaining to War of 1812. Your thesis can focus on any aspect of the war - a major battle, the outcome, or any controversial issue.

4. We will take the last 5-10 minutes of class to have a class-wide discussion and our focus will be on perspective and key takeaways from the War of 1812.

5. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 

Homework:
1. NO, enjoy your weekend! 
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Evaluation of the New Deal, Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII

1. Since I was absent the last two days, we will quickly review what are the Major Causes and America's Foreign Policy of the 1930's:
a. What were the major causes of World War II?  
b. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II
-Causes of World War II - read with a partner and write down your thoughts, key ideas, and reaction.
*Evaluation: Which cause of WWII was most important and why?
-Early Phases of the War - Europeans, Americans, and 1939-1941.
-World War II Leaders - The basics
-WWII Leaders - Aggressors, Defenders, Victims, etc - A MUST SEE!!!
-Maps of World War II
-Summary of WWII

2. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-American Foreign Policy from 1920 - 1941 slideshow - please download to your device and be able to take some notes.

3. Your job is to do your research on finding political cartoons and picking ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Check out Google Classroom for the specific details and links I have provided you with.

4. Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

5. Please begin working on the World War II packet, which is due by Friday. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete the whole packet which includes identify key people/terms, creating student timelines, and understanding America's role in World War II.  Do NOT wait until the last minute!

Homework:
1. NO, enjoy your weekend! 
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

1. What does international studies mean and how do we define Internationalism?

2. How do we form and shape our identities?
3. Is mankind inherently good or evil? How do different cultures shape the definitions of good and evil?
4. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?

Themes: PEGS, International Studies, Global Awareness, Current Events and finding News. 

1. Make sure you have a HARD COPY of the Quote Activity for TODAY's class. Please do NOT forget this!! You all will be presenting your quotes today to your classmates and I. 

2. Yesterday, you were asked to look at Current Events on the BHS Database and to get a better idea of what event you might decide upon for our weekly student-led discussion topics. Today we will take a closer look at your responsibilities and examine what the weekly student-led discussions will look like. Current events - Dates you are assigned and your responsibilities.  Also, here is the current event format and the current event rubric.

3. If time permits, we will look at an Global Exceleration article call Humans and Humans - The accelerated rate of history from 1945-Present day (well closer to 2007).

*Everyone reads the beginning together

Group Breakout

Group A  - "Humans and their environment"

Group B  - "Humans and other Humans"

Group C  - "Humans and ideas"

4. Response to Humans and Humans:

What is your reaction? What did you find as the biggest takeaways?  Are human beings causes solutions or problems? If you were to write a fourth section, what would it be called and what would the major topics and takeaways?

Homework:

1. No, enjoy your weekend!

Day 89 - Thursday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Please make sure that you can finish completing the James Madison Packet  and remember the 23 video questions are at the end of the packet.  You now have an extra day to watch the 10 segments for the History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion and to answer all of the questions. Whatever you do not finish in class, should be done for homework.  This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment!

2. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom. 
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Evaluation of the New Deal, Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII

1. Make sure you have answered the two essential questions on causes and foreign policy to start WWII:
a. What were the major causes of World War II?  
b. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?

2. Your job is to do your research on finding political cartoons and picking ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Check out Google Classroom for the specific details and links I have provided you with.

3. Be ready to share it with your classmates and Mr. Parkin by Friday you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

4. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. YES, please check Google Classroom.

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

1. What does international studies mean and how do we define Internationalism?

2. How do we form and shape our identities?
3. Is mankind inherently good or evil? How do different cultures shape the definitions of good and evil?
4. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?

Themes: PEGS, International Studies, Global Awareness

1. Reminder about printing up and completing the Quote Activity FOR TOMORROW/Friday's class period. Please do NOT forget this!!

2. Everyone will be looking at Current Events and getting an idea of what event they will decide upon for our weekly student-led discussion topics.

Homework:

1. YES, please check Google Classroom

Day 88 - Wednesday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Please make sure that you can complete the James Madison Packet  and remember the 23 video questions are at the end of the packet.  Please watch the 10 segments for the History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion to answer all of the questions. Whatever you do not finish in class, should be done for homework.  This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment!

2. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom. 
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Evaluation of the New Deal, Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII

1. Please make sure you have posted your responses to the following question on Google Classroom:
a. What were the major causes of World War II?  
b. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?

2. Your job is to do your research on finding political cartoons and picking ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Check out Google Classroom for the specific details and links I have provided you with.

3. Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

4. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. YES, please check Google Classroom.

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

1. What does international studies mean and how do we define Internationalism?

2. How do we form and shape our identities?
3. Is mankind inherently good or evil? How do different cultures shape the definitions of good and evil?
4. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?

Themes: PEGS, International Studies, Global Awareness

1. Reminder about printing up and completing the Quote Activity FOR TOMORROW/Thursday's class period. Please do NOT forget this!!

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

Homework:

1. YES, please check Google Classroom.

Day 87 - Tuesday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: Thomas Jefferson's legacy, James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Historical Thinking Skills - What are they and how will we incorporate them more regularly in our class?

2.  What does the second half of the year have in store for us?
-Timeframe
-Projects

3. Who was James Madison?  The James Madison Packet will help us understand and the Presidential Video from the History Channel.

4.  I will ask you to download the Video Questions - Use Electronic or print out tomorrow as a Paper copy!  Let's review a couple basics about the War of 1812 and what you learned from using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion?

5. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom. 
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Evaluation of the New Deal, Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII

1. What does the second half of the year have in store for us?

2. Research using the BHS Library Databases and utilize the textbook Chapter 24 - page 732-741 to answer the 2 questions below:
a. What were the major causes of World War II?  
b. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?

3. As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II

4. Thursday we will successfully complete a Gallery Walk of your ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

5. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. YES, please check Google Classroom.

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

1. What does international studies mean and how do we define Internationalism?

2. How do we form and shape our identities?
3. Is mankind inherently good or evil? How do different cultures shape the definitions of good and evil?
4. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?

Themes: PEGS, International Studies, Global Awareness

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

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

3. Current events - Dates you are assigned and your responsibilities.  Also, here is the current event format and the current event rubric.

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

Homework:

1. YES, please check Google Classroom.

Day 86 - Monday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: Thomas Jefferson's legacy, James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Reflections from the History I MID-TERM REVIEW.

2. Semester I recap and reflections. Student learning goals and writing goals.

3.  Historical Thinking Skills - What are they and how will we incorporate them more regularly in our class?

4.  What does the second half of the year have in store for us?

5. Who was James Madison?  The James Madison Packet will help us understand and the Presidential Video from the History Channel.

6.  I will ask you to download the Video Quiz - Use Electronic or print out tomorrow as a Paper copy!  Let's review a couple basics about the War of 1812 and what you learned from using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion?

7. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom. 

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Evaluation of the New Deal, Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII

1. Reflections from the US History II Midterm Exam.

2. Historical Thinking Skills - What are they and how will we incorporate them more regularly in our class? Semester I recap and reflections. Student writing goals and writing goals.

3. What does the second half of the year have in store for us?

4. Research using the BHS Library Databases and utilize the textbook Chapter 24 - page 732-741 to answer the 2 questions below:
a. What were the major causes of World War II?  
b. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?

5. As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II

6. Thursday we will successfully complete a Gallery Walk of your ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

7. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. YES, please check Google Classroom.

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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

1. 1. What does international studies mean?

2. How will you succeed in my class?

3. What is history?

Themes: PEGS, International Studies, Global Awareness

1.  My blog should be the first thing you check when you come to class because you can access files, videos, links, and your homework on a daily basis. Additionally, the blog should be a helpful and educational resource for you when you check out the blogs or websites linked on the right hand side or even links/videos I post of content we are currently studying in class. We need to sign you all up for Google Classroom as well. I use it weekly to collect work from all of you!

*Helpful hint - You can sign up for my blog so that every time I post, you will get an update in your email.

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

2. Class Climate and what you should bring to the table in our class. 

3. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...

One of my favorite quotes from this Summer..."The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan

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

4. Please print up and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.

5. Historical Thinking Skills - What are they and how will you use them in our class?

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

Homework:

1. YES, please check Google Classroom.

Day 82-85 - Mid-Term Exams

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

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-What conditions provided for the encouragement of the Alien and Sedition Acts? 
-What potential for abuse was their with the Alien and Sedition Acts?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Foreign Conflicts, Sectionalism, Chief Justice John Marshall, XYZ Affair, Alien & Sedition Acts

1.  Here is your US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE. Please make sure you all come 10-15 minutes early for your exams and bring couple of #2 pencils. Snacks and plastic bottle drinks are strongly encouraged!

2. Periods 1 & 2 will have US History I mid-terms on Monday (9:15- 10:45am and 10:55am - 12:25pm).

3. Period 7 will have the US History I mid-term on Friday 9:15 - 10:55am. 

Homework:
1. YES, STUDY for your Mid-Term Exams.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Relief, Reform, Recovery = Dr. New Deal,

1. Your mid-term exam for US History II is Wednesday 9:15 - 10:45 am.

2. Here is your review guide for the Mid-Term Exam. Please make sure you all come 10-15 minutes early for your exams and bring couple of #2 pencils. Snacks and plastic bottle drinks are strongly encouraged!

Homework:
1. YES, please STUDY for your exam!

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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

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

2. What is National Security? 
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. How does terrorism differ from planned acts of military aggression?
5. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?

6. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?

Themes: Terrorism, National Security, Global Security, Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1. Your Final Exam (20% of your total grade) for International Studies is on Wednesday 10:55am - 12:25pm.  Please make sure you all come 10 minutes early for your exams and bring couple of #2 pencils. Snacks and plastic bottle drinks are strongly encouraged!

2. Who is Al-Qaeda? - FBI.gov
More Resources:
Inside a Terror Network - Al-Qaeda - PBS Special
Groups responsible for most terrorist attacks worldwide in 2015
Concentration and Intensity Map 2015 - Global Terrorism Database
Number of Terrorist Incidents Worldwide since 1970
List of Terrorist Incidents in January of 2017 - What trend/categories do you see?
Foreign Terrorist Organizations - Counter-Terrorism - US State Department
Foreign Terrorist Groups - By Region and Maps - National Counter-Terrorism Center
Major Terrorist Attacks Since 9/11

The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism - A PBS Special

A list of Terrorist Groups according to many World Powers
ISIS Revenue Breakdown and Territorial Gains and Losses 2015- 2016

3. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special - We will watch today!

4. Syria: Al-Qaeda's New Home

5. AMAZING VIDEO below on TERRORISM AND WOMEN - Honestly guys, it's a MUST-SEE and will keep your attention the whole time.

6. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?

7. Resources on The Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS:

Who are the Taliban? - BBC special report

The Taliban in Afghanistan - Council of Foreign Relations - CASE STUDY :)

U.S. Newsweek - The Taliban’s New Role as Afghanistan’s Drug Mafia
A MUST READ ON TERRORISM TODAY - Council of Foreign Relations

Major Terrorist Attacks Since 9/11

The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism - A PBS Special

A list of Terrorist Groups according to many World Powers

Major Terrorist Attacks in Israeli

The Root Causes of Terrorism in the Middle East - US State Dept Report

Map of Terrorist Attacks and a World-wide List

Charts, Graphs, Data and a darn good article on Terrorism

U.S. Department of State - Counter-terrorism Page

National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) -http://www.nctc.gov/

The Long War Journal - http://www.longwarjournal.org/

National Security Agency (NSA) - http://www.nsa.gov/

Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) - http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism

Homework:

1. YES, please PREPARE for your Silent Conversation and Round-Table Discussion on Terrorism. 

Day 81 - Friday

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

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-What conditions provided for the encouragement of the Alien and Sedition Acts? 
-What potential for abuse was their with the Alien and Sedition Acts?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Foreign Conflicts, Sectionalism, Chief Justice John Marshall, XYZ Affair, Alien & Sedition Acts

1.  We will finalize our study of the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the United States of America using the Thomas Jefferson Packet and Chapter 6 - 
Section 3 Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course pages 197-201 in your textbook.

2. TJ Resources: 
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

3. Review and Q & A for the Mid-Term Exam. 

Homework:
1. YES, here is your  US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately a week away so please begin reviewing and decide what you know and what needs some serious review

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?

-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Relief, Reform, Recovery = Dr. New Deal,

1.  Evaluate the Effectiveness of the New Deal? U.S. History Organization

2. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies (Tough to listen too because it's long, but he does criticize the US government).

3. Review for the Mid-Term Exam and Q & A.

Homework:
1. YES, please check Google Classroom.

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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:

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

2. What is National Security? 
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. How does terrorism differ from planned acts of military aggression?
5. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?

6. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?

Themes: Terrorism, National Security, Global Security, Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1. Who is Al-Qaeda? - FBI.gov
More Resources:
Inside a Terror Network - Al-Qaeda - PBS Special
Groups responsible for most terrorist attacks worldwide in 2015
Concentration and Intensity Map 2015 - Global Terrorism Database
Number of Terrorist Incidents Worldwide since 1970
List of Terrorist Incidents in January of 2017 - What trend/categories do you see?
Foreign Terrorist Organizations - Counter-Terrorism - US State Department
Foreign Terrorist Groups - By Region and Maps - National Counter-Terrorism Center
Major Terrorist Attacks Since 9/11

The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism - A PBS Special

A list of Terrorist Groups according to many World Powers
ISIS Revenue Breakdown and Territorial Gains and Losses 2015- 2016

2. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special - We will watch today!

3. Syria: Al-Qaeda's New Home

4. AMAZING VIDEO below on TERRORISM AND WOMEN - Honestly guys, it's a MUST-SEE and will keep your attention the whole time.

5. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?

6. Resources on The Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS:

Who are the Taliban? - BBC special report

The Taliban in Afghanistan - Council of Foreign Relations - CASE STUDY :)

U.S. Newsweek - The Taliban’s New Role as Afghanistan’s Drug Mafia
A MUST READ ON TERRORISM TODAY - Council of Foreign Relations

Major Terrorist Attacks Since 9/11

The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism - A PBS Special

A list of Terrorist Groups according to many World Powers

Major Terrorist Attacks in Israeli

The Root Causes of Terrorism in the Middle East - US State Dept Report

Map of Terrorist Attacks and a World-wide List

Charts, Graphs, Data and a darn good article on Terrorism

U.S. Department of State - Counter-terrorism Page

National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) -http://www.nctc.gov/

The Long War Journal - http://www.longwarjournal.org/

National Security Agency (NSA) - http://www.nsa.gov/

Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) - http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism

Homework:

1. YES, please check Google Classroom.