Day 80 - Thursday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Founding Fathers as Presidents, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights

1. A quick discussion of John Adam's White House experience - John Adam's Presidency 1800-1804 and then a History Channel with questions (John Adam's Packet page 4)

John Adam's Presidency Resources:
Life in Brief: John Adams
John Adams Packet
Alien and Sedition Acts + Primary Sources Excerpts

2. We will investigate the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the USA. using the Thomas Jefferson Packet and the History Channel video with questions (TJ packet pages 5-7).

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

Homework:

1. STUDY AND REVIEW for your QUIZ on the First Three Presidents (Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Textbook pages 180-201 - Chapter 6), which is scheduled for Monday.  Here is your study guide for the QUIZ.

2. Please review: Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA before Monday's Class as it will be a vital aspect of your QUIZ on Monday, which will cover Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. (Textbook pages 180-201 - Chapter 6).

 

3. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 12 days away.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-*Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II?  OR: Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?

*Should the United States sell arms to other nations? OR: Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers? OR: Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?

* Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

1. How could America have prevented World War II? We will review America's Foreign Policy leading up to WWII and in the early stages until it strikes us at home

2.How does WWII officially begin: Where, When, and how? (Textbook Pages 735-747) + America in World War II Slideshare

Artwork from the Spanish Civil War




5. Axis vs. Allied Map


Map of Europe



Map of Asia

Homework:
1.  Use the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE and begin organizing your notes and STUDYING FOR YOUR EXAM!!- Your mid-term exam is approximately 12 days away!
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project on Global Security in the 21st Century was DUE THIS MORNING AT 7:00AM. You may not make any changes to your multi-media application or presentation, but you may continue your works cited page for when your presentation is scheduled.

Mary	World Super powers	Friday, January 9th (1)
Mira	Alliances	Monday, January 12th (2)
Brendan Corsino	Cyber Terrorism	Friday, January 9th (2)
Abbey Hogan	Environment	Thursday, January 8th
Josh Boulos	Human Trafficking	Tuesday, January 13th
Constanza Perez	Nuclear Weapons	Monday, January 12th
Ian Kriger	Private Military Companies	Wednesday, January 14th

2.Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

Homework:

1. Prepare to give an effective presentation. Look at the document I shared with you in the Greatest Threat in the 21st Century Folder that says "What makes an A+ Presentation?" and bring your A+ game the day you are supposed to present. 

Day 79 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. We will finish our study of The George Washington Era by finishing up the framework behind his effectiveness as President and his failures.
-The Judiciary Act of 1789 + The Federal Judiciary System today
-The Cabinet
-Hamilton vs. Jefferson
-The US Census under GW and beyond
-First Bank of the United States
-Foreign Policy dispute  - Citizen Genet
-The Foundation of Washington D.C. being built
-The First Political Parties
-The Whiskey Rebellion
-Years of Crisis under GW
-George Washington's death and conclusion 

2. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA

 

4. Questions to Discuss:

   1. What does President Washington see as dangers to the success of a newly formed United States of America?

   2. What arguments does Washington use to support his statement that the government is the "main pillar" of independence? Why does he see this as so important and how can it be protected?

   3. Washington writes that in foreign policy "Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course." What course of action is he arguing that the nation should take?

   4. What advice did George Washington offer to the nation? Why?


5. Introduction of John Adams - John Adam's Presidency 1800-1804

John Adam's Presidency Resources:
Life in Brief: John Adams
John Adams Packet
Alien and Sedition Acts + Primary Sources Excerpts

Homework:

1. Please answer the Essential Questions below on our study of The Alien and Sedition Acts:
What conditions provided for the encouragement of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
What potential for abuse was their with the Alien and Sedition Acts?

2. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 13 days away.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-*Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II?  OR: Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?

*Should the United States sell arms to other nations? OR: Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers? OR: Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?

* Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

1. We will finalize the MAJOR CAUSES of WWII and Gallery Walk and interpretation of the WWII political cartoons.
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. As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II

3. 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.  (Here is a Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE) 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




5. Axis vs. Allied Map


Map of Europe



Map of Asia

Homework:
1.  Read "The United States Responds Cautiously" in your textbook on pages 740-741 and answer the following questions:
A. What is isolationism?
B. Please explain how America was cautious and what factors contributed greatly to the Americans' growing isolationism?
C. Why did President Roosevelt find it "impossible to remain neutral" and how did he find a way around Neutrality Laws?

2. Please complete this entire World War II packet by Thursday. It will take you about 1-1.5 hours to complete the whole identify, timeline, and America in World War II section.  Do NOT wait until  the last minute!

3. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 14 days away!
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International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century and it is due in 1 MORE DAY on Thursday, December 8th at 7:00am.

2. I will be going to Brendan, Mary and Josh to get an assessment of the quality of research and your progress of your presentation.

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

Homework:

1. Your FINAL PROJECT is due in 1 MORE DAY on January 8th @ 7:00AM.  A THESIS STATEMENT, ACTIVE RESEARCH, PLANNING, and organized thoughts on your topic SHOULD be posted in your Google Folders, as well as   Please use the checklists/task lists I have provided you to help organize your research and thoughts.

Day 78 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Using the The George Washington Packet, we will outline his highlights as our nation's first President, controversies, and impact on the Office of President of the United States of America.
-Concerns our Young Nation Faced in 1789???
-The Judiciary Act of 1789 + The Federal Judiciary System today
-The Cabinet
-Hamilton vs. Jefferson
-First Bank of the United States
-Foreign Policy dispute  - Citizen Genet
-The Foundation of Washington D.C. being built
-The First Political Parties
-The Whiskey Rebellion

2. George Washington Resources:

TheWhiteHouse.gov website on George Washington and ALL presidents.
Biography of George Washington - Solid video as well to help understand GW
University of Virginia - GW profile
Primary Sources written by GW
Rediscovering GW - A PBS special

3. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA

 

4. We will explore and learn about the legacy of George Washington's commitment and accomplishments to the U.S.A. using the History Channel's The Presidents

5. Questions to Discuss:

   1. What does President Washington see as dangers to the success of a newly formed United States of America?

   2. What arguments does Washington use to support his statement that the government is the "main pillar" of independence? Why does he see this as so important and how can it be protected?

   3. Washington writes that in foreign policy "Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course." What course of action is he arguing that the nation should take?

   4. What advice did George Washington offer to the nation? Why?

Homework:

1. Please read "Life in Brief: John Adams", and then READ and MAKE AN OUTLINE based off guided topics BELOW from John Adams Packet (do NOT answer the questions on page 4 - we will do this in class during a video), and The Sedition Act Excerpt (Just read pages 5 & 6).

We will answer the Essential Question at the end of our study of The Alien and Sedition Acts: What conditions provided for the encouragement of the Alien and Sedition Acts? What potential for abuse was their with the Alien and Sedition Acts?

A. Summarize the International situation during John Adam's presidency.
B. Summarize the domestic political situation
C. List the concerns that lead to the Sedition Act
D. Describe the Alien and Sedition Acts - What is classified as a crime?

2. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 15 days away.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-*Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II?  OR: Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?

*Should the United States sell arms to other nations? OR: Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers? OR: Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?

* Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

1. Research using the BHS Library U.S. History Database 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?

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

3. 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.  (Here is a Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE) 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




5. Axis vs. Allied Map


Map of Europe



Map of Asia

Homework:
1.  Please complete this entire World War II packet by Thursday. It will take you about 1-1.5 hours to complete the whole identify, timeline, and America in World War II section.  Do NOT wait until  the last minute!

2. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 16 days away!
_____________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century and it is due in 2 days on Thursday, December 8th at 7:00am.

2. I will be going to each individual student to get an assessment of where you are at in your research and presentation stages.

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

Homework:

1. Your FINAL PROJECT is due in 2 DAYS on January 8th @ 7:00AM.  A THESIS STATEMENT, ACTIVE RESEARCH, PLANNING, and organized thoughts on your topic SHOULD be posted in your Google Folders, as well as   Please use the checklists/task lists I have provided you to help organize your research and thoughts.

Day 77 - Monday - Happy New Year Everyone...Yah 2015!

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: Federalism, State Rights vs. Federal Government, Liberty vs. Hierarchy, U.S. Constitution, State Rights vs. Federal Rights, Bill or Rights, Checks and Balances, Amendments 11-27

1. Using the The George Washington Packet, we will outline his highlights as our nation's first President, controversies, and impact on the Office of President of the United States of America.
-Concerns our Young Nation Faced in 1789???
-The Judiciary Act of 1789 + The Federal Judiciary System today
-The Cabinet
-Hamilton vs. Jefferson
-First Bank of the United States
-Foreign Policy dispute  - Citizen Genet
-The Foundation of Washington D.C. being built
-The First Political Parties
-The Whiskey Rebellion

2. George Washington Resources:

TheWhiteHouse.gov website on George Washington and ALL presidents.
Biography of George Washington - Solid video as well to help understand GW
University of Virginia - GW profile
Primary Sources written by GW
Rediscovering GW - A PBS special

3. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA

 

4. We will explore and learn about the legacy of George Washington's commitment and accomplishments to the U.S.A. using the History Channel's The Presidents

5. Questions to Discuss:

   1. What does President Washington see as dangers to the success of a newly formed United States of America?

   2. What arguments does Washington use to support his statement that the government is the "main pillar" of independence? Why does he see this as so important and how can it be protected?

   3. Washington writes that in foreign policy "Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course." What course of action is he arguing that the nation should take?

   4. What advice did George Washington offer to the nation? Why?

Homework:

1. Re-read and update your notes on Chapter 6 - Section 2 - "Foreign Affairs Trouble the Nation" - textbook pages 190-196, please make sure complete pages 10 & 11 in The George Washington Packet are thoroughly completed.

2. Please read, explore and learn about the legacy of George Washington's commitment as the nation's 1st President by analyzing President Washington's Farewell Address.
Fill out EACH graphic organizer below
GW Farewell Address (abridged)
GW Graphic Organizer 1
GW Graphic Organizer 2

GW Graphic Organizer 3

GW Graphic Organizer 4

3. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 15 days away.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-*Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II?  OR: Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?

*Should the United States sell arms to other nations? OR: Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers? OR: Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?

* Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

1.  Pass back the Great Depression and Franklin D. Roosevelt Essay.

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. Tomorrow 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




6. Axis vs. Allied Map


Map of Europe



Map of Asia

Homework:
1.  Please go on the Internet and find ONE political cartoon (Here is a Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE) 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 today! It needs to be printed up! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!

2. Please complete this entire World War II packet by Thursday. It will take you about 1-1.5 hours to complete the whole identify, timeline, and America in World War II section.  Do NOT wait until  the last minute!

3. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 16 days away!
_____________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
2. How should we deal with extremist?
3. Do you think ordinary people can create change or movement for a cause?

Themes: War vs. Peace, Hard Power, Soft Power, Smart Power, The Taliban, Islamic State in Syria (ISIS), Globalization, Global Security

1. Your MAJOR End-of-the-Year Project is Global Security in the 21st Century and it is due in 3 days on Thursday, December 8th at 7:00am.

2. I will be going to each individual student to get an assessment of where you are at in your research and presentation stages.

3. Global Security Resources:
Department of Defense - 21st Century Security for Americans
Wikipedia - U.S. Commission on National Security
Council on Foreign Relations - National Security in the 21st Century - Hart-Rudman Commission
Wikipedia - Major U.S. Intelligence Reforms/Laws

Homework:

1. Your FINAL PROJECT is due on January 8th.  A THESIS STATEMENT, ACTIVE RESEARCH, PLANNING, and organized thoughts on your topic SHOULD be posted in your Google Folders.  Please use the checklists/task lists I have provided you to help organize your research and thoughts.