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Friday, March 31, 2017

Day 127 - Friday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-How did Americans justified Manifest Destiny?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
-How did the new republic struggle to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes?
-Were the forces of nationalism or sectionalism impacting the country the most from 1820-1860? 

Themes: Manifest Destiny, Westward Migration, Expansionist Policies

1. It's DEBATE DAY #2!  We will finish Team B's second stages of the debate on the Mexican-American War for today's class. We will have a quick recap of your debate on what worked well and individual strong performances. Mr. Parkin will also announce the winning teams!

2. We will also evaluate the Mexican-American War, especially the "Legacy of the War" and the Mexican-American DBQ Analysis

3. Mexican-American Resources:
War with Mexico 1846-1848 - PBS special
Overview of the War - Use this as a resource for the Debate

4. A quick review of the Manifest Destiny concepts from Chapter 9 of your textbook (pages 280-299) to draw attention to the "Frontier Settlers" and the "American Trials West" using the resources below.

5. The Western Trails, Gold Rush and Resources:
The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.
The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.
The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines
History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.
Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

6. Pathways to the West Videos:




The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester




Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom!
_____________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?
Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, Competing Plans, The Korean War

1. Thesis Statements and evidence to support them will be done in a Think-Pair-Share Activity

2. How did your Top-Down Webs on Communist China and Korean War go?  Let's share and give feedback.

3. The Partition of Korea - 1946 - American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
A. Where was Korea divided?
B. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
C. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
D. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?

4. The Korean War:


6. Slideshows/Visuals on the Cold War
Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
_____________________________________________

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

 Themes: The Syrian Civil War, Refugees, Current Events - Climate Sustainability (Joe) and the encirclement of Raqqa, Syria. 

1. Current events will be completed today (Nick) and maybe Joe is we have time, otherwise Joe will finish on Monday. You both must have your slideshows, articles, and article commentary completed the night before by 10:00PM.

2. Articles on ISIS
ISIS Leadership
U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
Who's Who in the Fight Against ISIS?
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism?
Documentaries on ISIS
America at a Crossroads: JIHAD and the men and ideas behind Al-Qaeda
Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.
Terror in Europe
Hunting ISIS

3. Here is a World Map. We will begin to examine the United Nations using the UN Website and a UN slideshow.


3. Ban-Ki-Moon - former Secretary-General of the United Nations



4. Brief History of the United Nations:



5. United Nation Resources:
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom
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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Day 126 - Thursday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-How did Americans justified Manifest Destiny?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
-How did the new republic struggle to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes?
-Were the forces of nationalism or sectionalism impacting the country the most from 1820-1860? 

Themes: Manifest Destiny, Westward Migration, Expansionist Policies

1. It's DEBATE DAY!  We will execute a debate on the Mexican-American War for today's class.

2. Mexican-American War Resources:
A. speech delivered by James K. Polk asking the United States Congress for a Declaration of War against the country of Mexico
B. Speech delivered by Congressman Joshua Giddings during a debate int the House of Representatives just prior to the vote on President James K. Polk's request that the United States Congress declare war against the country of Mexico. 
War with Mexico 1846-1848 - PBS special
Overview of the War - Use this as a resource for the Debate

3. Pathways to the West Videos:




The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


4. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.

5. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

6.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom!
_____________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?
Themes: The United Nations purpose, Capitalist versus Communist ideologies, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 72 this year!



2. Capitalist versus Communist Nations:

3. Slideshows/Visuals on the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2  1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow

4. The Partition of Korea - 1946 - American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
1. Where was Korea divided?
2. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
3. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
4. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?


5. Cold War Resources:
The United Nations
The Cold War Museum
All sorts of Cold War resource - videos, primary sources, etc 
The Miller Center - University of Virginia - Cold War Era - Lots of Primary Sources
Timeline of the Cold War

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
_____________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. What is National Security? 
4. How should we deal with extremist?
5. What role does terrorism play in the world?
6. If a government or nation wages war against a civilian population, is it guilty of terrorism?
7. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?

Themes: Ayman al-Zawahiri, Khalid al-Habib, and Al-Qaeda Leadership,  Caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turki-al-Binali, Hunting Down ISIS, ISIS policy and the new administration

1. Current events will be completed today (Joe) and on Friday (Nick) of this week. You both must have your slideshows, articles, and article commentary completed the night before by 10:00PM.

2. Articles to discuss the rest of this week:
ISIS Leadership
U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
Who's Who in the Fight Against ISIS?
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism?

3. Documentaries to watch and discuss:
America at a Crossroads: JIHAD and the men and ideas behind Al-Qaeda
Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.
Terror in Europe
Hunting ISIS

4. Terrorism Resources:
Visuals on the History of Terrorism
History of Terrorism - Online Textbook
A brief history of Terrorism - The US State Department viewpoint
The Changing Face of Terrorism - BBC Website runs through the origins, spread, and modern terrorism today
Types of Terrorism - Crimemuseum.org
"Why Are They So Angry with Us?"  
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

5. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Day 125 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-How did Americans justified Manifest Destiny?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
-How did the new republic struggle to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes?
-Were the forces of nationalism or sectionalism impacting the country the most from 1820-1860? 

Themes: Manifest Destiny, Westward Migration, Expansionist Policies

1. Texas Annexation and Revolution - We will review this slideshow, so please download for your records and take notes as I explain the key people, battles, and sequence of the Texas Revolution.

2. Get ready for a DEBATE - Mexican-American War Debate to be exact.
Resources and Assignment on Google Classroom.

3. Mexican-American War Resources:
A. speech delivered by James K. Polk asking the United States Congress for a Declaration of War against the country of Mexico
B. Speech delivered by Congressman Joshua Giddings during a debate int the House of Representatives just prior to the vote on President James K. Polk's request that the United States Congress declare war against the country of Mexico. 
War with Mexico 1846-1848 - PBS special
Overview of the War - Use this as a resource for the Debate

4. Pathways to the West Videos:




The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


5. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.

6. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

7.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom!
_____________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-What choices and decision do societies face in war?
-How did WWII affect American Society
-How did minority participation in World War II reflect social conditions in the United States?
-How did the role of national government evolve during WWII?
-How are freedoms and democracy threatened during times of war?
-How are propaganda and rhetoric used during times of war?
-Is it ever justified to use a weapon of mass production?
Themes: The United Nations purpose, Capitalist versus Communist ideologies, Early Cold War Era

1. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 72 this year!



2. Capitalist versus Communist Nations:

3. Slideshows/Visuals on the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2  1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow

4. The Partition of Korea - 1946 - American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
1. Where was Korea divided?
2. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
3. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
4. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?


5. Cold War Resources:
The United Nations
The Cold War Museum
All sorts of Cold War resource - videos, primary sources, etc 
The Miller Center - University of Virginia - Cold War Era - Lots of Primary Sources
Timeline of the Cold War

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
_____________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. What is National Security? 
4. How should we deal with extremist?
5. What role does terrorism play in the world?
6. If a government or nation wages war against a civilian population, is it guilty of terrorism?
7. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?

Themes: Ayman al-Zawahiri, Khalid al-Habib, and Al-Qaeda Leadership,  Caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turki-al-Binali, Hunting Down ISIS, ISIS policy and the new administration

1. We will finish watching the PBS documentary titled "Inside Assad's Syria"  What do Syrians think of the Bashar-al-Assad regime?  What perspective does Martin Smith (Frontline Correspondent) give when producing this documentary? Do you agree or disagree with his reporting as the reality of what Syrians think of their government?

2. Current events will be done Thursday (Joe) and Friday (Nick) of this week. You both must have your slideshows, articles, and article commentary completed the night before by 10:00PM.

3. Articles to discuss the rest of this week:
ISIS Leadership
U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
Who's Who in the Fight Against ISIS?
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism?

4. Documentaries to watch and discuss:
America at a Crossroads: JIHAD and the men and ideas behind Al-Qaeda
Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.
Terror in Europe
Hunting ISIS

5. Terrorism Resources:
Visuals on the History of Terrorism
History of Terrorism - Online Textbook
A brief history of Terrorism - The US State Department viewpoint
The Changing Face of Terrorism - BBC Website runs through the origins, spread, and modern terrorism today
Types of Terrorism - Crimemuseum.org
"Why Are They So Angry with Us?"  
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

6. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Day 124 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-How did Americans justified Manifest Destiny?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
-How did the new republic struggle to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes?
-Were the forces of nationalism or sectionalism impacting the country the most from 1820-1860? 

Themes: Manifest Destiny, Westward Migration, Expansionist Policies

1.  We will conduct a Write-Around Activity on: How did America justify Westward Expansion? (Only Periods 1 & 2 need to finish in class today).
-Westward Expansion and The Native Americans & The American Buffalo
-Manifest Destiny Slideshow
-Conquest of the West
-John O'Sullivan's The Great Nation of Futurity, 1839.

2. Texas Annexation and Revolution - We will review this slideshow, so please download for your records and take notes as I explain the key people, battles, and sequence of the Texas Revolution.

3. Get ready for a DEBATE - Mexican-American War Debate to be exact.
Resources and Assignment on Google Classroom.

4. Pathways to the West Videos:




The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


5. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.

6. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

7.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom!
_____________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-What choices and decision do societies face in war?
-How did WWII affect American Society
-How did minority participation in World War II reflect social conditions in the United States?
-How did the role of national government evolve during WWII?
-How are freedoms and democracy threatened during times of war?
-How are propaganda and rhetoric used during times of war?
-Is it ever justified to use a weapon of mass production?
Themes: The United Nations purpose, Capitalist versus Communist ideologies, Early Cold War Era

1. Today the last group will perform your SKIT mini-project on The Domino Theory - 1954 - 1989

2. Your Task will be to WRITE & PLAY A LIVE SKIT to display your knowledge of the above topics, the role of the United States, and use a sense of humor based off the sample videos and conversations we have had.
-Here are the rules:
A. Everyone MUST play a role and participate
B. Facts, Evidence, Primary Sources AND VISUALS must ALL be used to support your skit.
C. You must have a plot that creates suspense
D. Don't leave your audience confused - Clarity is a very important.
E. You should have a hero and a central dilemma
F. Your skit must be 3-4 minutes in length and must be LIVE in front of the audience.
G. Due MONDAY, March 27, 2017  - The Written Script on a Google Doc & the Execution of the Live Skit will be Monday.

3. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 72 this year!


Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
_____________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. What is National Security? 
4. How should we deal with extremist?
5. What role does terrorism play in the world?
6. If a government or nation wages war against a civilian population, is it guilty of terrorism?
7. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?

Themes: Ayman al-Zawahiri, Khalid al-Habib, and Al-Qaeda Leadership,  Caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turki-al-Binali, Hunting Down ISIS, ISIS policy and the new administration

1. Last night you were asked to finish watching The Frontline Special documentary titled "Hunting ISIS." Any thoughts or reactions to the documentary?

2. We will examine the tone, attitude, and strategies in the article titled "To catch a Terrorist," which focuses on Europe and a second article titled "US Turns up the Heat on ISIS and Al-Qaeda."  If time permits we will watch PBS documentary titled "Inside Assad's Syria"

3. Current events will be done Thursday (Joe) and Friday (Nick) of this week.

4. Articles we will read and discuss the rest of this week:
ISIS Leadership
U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
Who's Who in the Fight Against ISIS?
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism?

5. Documentaries we will watch and discuss:
On Monday we will watch - America at a Crossroads: JIHAD and the men and ideas behind Al-Qaeda
Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.
Terror in Europe
Hunting ISIS

6. Terrorism Resources:
Visuals on the History of Terrorism
History of Terrorism - Online Textbook
A brief history of Terrorism - The US State Department viewpoint
The Changing Face of Terrorism - BBC Website runs through the origins, spread, and modern terrorism today
Types of Terrorism - Crimemuseum.org
"Why Are They So Angry with Us?"  
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

7. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom
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Monday, March 27, 2017

Day 123 - Monday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-How did Americans justified Manifest Destiny?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
-How did the new republic struggle to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes?
-Were the forces of nationalism or sectionalism impacting the country the most from 1820-1860? 

Themes: Jacksonian Democracy, Manifest Destiny, Westward Migration, Expansionist Policies

1.  How did America justify Westward Expansion?
-Westward Expansion and The Native Americans & The American Buffalo
-Manifest Destiny Slideshow
-Conquest of the West

2. John O'Sullivan's The Great Nation of Futurity, 1839. We will finish our review and discuss what you annotated two nights ago (Periods 1 & 2 only).

3. Texas Annexation and Revolution - We will review this slideshow, so please download for your records and take notes as I explain the key people, battles, and sequence of the Texas Revolution.

4. Get ready for a DEBATE - Mexican-American War Debate to be exact.
Resources coming soon :)

5. Pathways to the West Videos:




The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


6. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.

7. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

8.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom!
_____________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-What choices and decision do societies face in war?
-How did WWII affect American Society
-How did minority participation in World War II reflect social conditions in the United States?
-How did the role of national government evolve during WWII?
-How are freedoms and democracy threatened during times of war?
-How are propaganda and rhetoric used during times of war?
-Is it ever justified to use a weapon of mass production?
Themes: The United Nations purpose, Capitalist versus Communist ideologies, Early Cold War Era

1. Today you all will perform your SKIT mini-project on The Truman Doctrine - 1947, The Marshall Plan - 1947, The Berlin Airlift - 1948-1949, The Domino Theory - 1954 - 1989

2. Your Task will be to WRITE & PLAY A LIVE SKIT to display your knowledge of the above topics, the role of the United States, and use a sense of humor based off the sample videos and conversations we have had.
-Here are the rules:
A. Everyone MUST play a role and participate
B. Facts, Evidence, Primary Sources AND VISUALS must ALL be used to support your skit.
C. You must have a plot that creates suspense
D. Don't leave your audience confused - Clarity is a very important.
E. You should have a hero and a central dilemma
F. Your skit must be 3-4 minutes in length and must be LIVE in front of the audience.
G. Due MONDAY, March 27, 2017  - The Written Script on a Google Doc & the Execution of the Live Skit will be Monday.









3. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 72 this year!


Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
_____________________________________________

International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. What is National Security? 
4. How should we deal with extremist?
5. What role does terrorism play in the world?
6. If a government or nation wages war against a civilian population, is it guilty of terrorism?
7. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?

Themes: Ayman al-Zawahiri, Khalid al-Habib, and Al-Qaeda Leadership,  Caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turki-al-Binali, Hunting Down ISIS, ISIS policy and the new administration

1. Today we will start our class reading a quick article from the NYT and have a short discussion on Mosul Strikes and Civilians.

2. The following an article titled "To catch a Terrorist," which focuses on Europe and a second article titled "US Turns up the Heat on ISIS and Al-Qaeda."  If time permits we will watch The Frontline Special documentary titled "Hunting ISIS." Current events will be done Monday (Joe) and Friday (Nick) of next week.

3. Articles we will read and discuss the rest of this week:
ISIS Leadership
U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
Who's Who in the Fight Against ISIS?
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism?

4. Documentaries we will watch and discuss:
On Monday we will watch - America at a Crossroads: JIHAD and the men and ideas behind Al-Qaeda
Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.
Terror in Europe
Hunting ISIS

5. Terrorism Resources:
Visuals on the History of Terrorism
History of Terrorism - Online Textbook
A brief history of Terrorism - The US State Department viewpoint
The Changing Face of Terrorism - BBC Website runs through the origins, spread, and modern terrorism today
Types of Terrorism - Crimemuseum.org
"Why Are They So Angry with Us?"  
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

6. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom
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Day 122 - Friday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-How did Americans justified Manifest Destiny?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
-How did the new republic struggle to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes?
-Were the forces of nationalism or sectionalism impacting the country the most from 1820-1860? 

Themes: Jacksonian Democracy, Manifest Destiny, Westward Migration, Expansionist Policies

1.  How did America justify Westward Expansion?
-Westward Expansion and The Native Americans & The American Buffalo
-Manifest Destiny Slideshow
-Conquest of the West

2. John O'Sullivan's The Great Nation of Futurity, 1839. We will finish our review and discuss what you annotated two nights ago (Periods 1 & 2 only).

3. Pathways to the West Videos:




The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


4. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.

5. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

6.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

Homework:
1. YES, check Google Classroom!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-What choices and decision do societies face in war?
-How did WWII affect American Society
-How did minority participation in World War II reflect social conditions in the United States?
-How did the role of national government evolve during WWII?
-How are freedoms and democracy threatened during times of war?
-How are propaganda and rhetoric used during times of war?
-Is it ever justified to use a weapon of mass production?
Themes: The United Nations purpose, Capitalist versus Communist ideologies, Early Cold War Era

1. Today will be a preparation day for your SKIT mini-project on The Truman Doctrine - 1947, The Marshall Plan - 1947, The Berlin Airlift - 1948-1949, The Domino Theory - 1954 - 1989

2. Your Task will be to WRITE & PLAY A LIVE SKIT to display your knowledge of the above topics, the role of the United States, and use a sense of humor based off the sample videos and conversation we had yesterday.
-Here are the rules:
A. Everyone MUST play a role and participate
B. Facts, Evidence, Primary Sources AND VISUALS must ALL be used to support your skit.
C. You must have a plot that creates suspense
D. Don't leave your audience confused - Clarity is a very important.
E. You should have a hero and a central dilemma
F. Your skit must be 3-4 minutes in length and must be LIVE in front of the audience.
G. Due MONDAY, March 27, 2017  - The Written Script on a Google Doc & the Execution of the Live Skit will be Monday.









3. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 72 this year!


Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. 
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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. What is National Security? 
4. How should we deal with extremist?
5. What role does terrorism play in the world?
6. If a government or nation wages war against a civilian population, is it guilty of terrorism?
7. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?

Themes: Ayman al-Zawahiri, Khalid al-Habib, and Al-Qaeda Leadership,  Caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turki-al-Binali, Hunting Down ISIS, ISIS policy and the new administration

1. Today we will focus on the following an article titled "To catch a Terrorist," which focuses on Europe and a second article titled "US Turns up the Heat on ISIS and Al-Qaeda."  If time permits we will watch The Frontline Special documentary titled "Hunting ISIS." Current events will be done Monday (Joe) and Friday (Nick) of next week.

 2. Articles we will read and discuss the rest of this week:
ISIS Leadership
U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
Who's Who in the Fight Against ISIS?
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism?

3. Documentaries we will watch and discuss:
On Monday we will watch - America at a Crossroads: JIHAD and the men and ideas behind Al-Qaeda
Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.
Terror in Europe
Hunting ISIS

4. Terrorism Resources:
Visuals on the History of Terrorism
History of Terrorism - Online Textbook
A brief history of Terrorism - The US State Department viewpoint
The Changing Face of Terrorism - BBC Website runs through the origins, spread, and modern terrorism today
Types of Terrorism - Crimemuseum.org
"Why Are They So Angry with Us?"  
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

5. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom
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