1. 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?
3. Pass out Blank Maps of U.S./North America for your homework tonight.
4. (Pushing this off to Thursday) Evaluating Sources - Please read the following scenarios and then write your response and justification as to which source you trust more and why?
5. In groups, you will share and discuss the outlines you created from the article The Americas to 1620 utilizing the main ideas and supporting details.
U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3: Essential Questions: -How do historical events, places, and people influence the perception of the world around us? -What does it mean to be an American? -Was American expansion overseas justified? -Did the press cause the Spanish-American War? -Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism? -Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")
1. Discuss the intent and impact of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie video below. She is the author of Americanah, one of the New York Times 10 best sellers of 2013.How is your perception influenced by the world around you?
2. What does it mean to be "American" Activity.
3. Pushed back to Thursday - In groups, display and discuss your outlines on The Progressive Era to a New Era - America from 1900-1929 - An essay by Daniel Rodgers Professor of History at Princeton University. We will have a class discussion on each section briefly.
4. We will introduce the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive Slideshow (PLEASE download this).
International Studies - Period 4 Essential Questions: 1. What does international studies mean? 2. What is Peace Day? 3. What are the most important things individuals can or should do on behalf of a peaceful world? Themes: Peace Day, Humanitarianism, Creating a campaign
1. What is Peace Day? Where does it exist? When is it celebrated?
3. Peace One Day and Jeremy Gilley....You will begin brainstorming how to bring PEACE DAY to Burlington High School. What is Peace Day? We will begin watching Jeremy Gilley's journey, but please complete this Day After Peace Test while you watch the video.
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?
5. Evaluating Sources - Please read the following scenarios and then write your response and justification as to which source you trust more and why?
6. In groups, you will share and discuss the outlines you created from the article The Americas to 1620 utilizing the main ideas and supporting details.
U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3: Essential Questions: -Was American expansion overseas justified? -Did the press cause the Spanish-American War? -Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism? -Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")
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?
3. Make Your Case! - Please review the scenario, talk it over with a partner and answer the questions.
4. Evaluating Sources - Please read the following scenarios and then write your response and justification as to which source you trust more and why?
5. In groups, display and discuss your outlines on The Progressive Era to a New Era - America from 1900-1929 - An essay by Daniel Rodgers Professor of History at Princeton University. We will have a class discussion on each section briefly.
6. We will introduce the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive Slideshow (PLEASE download this).
International Studies - Period 4 Essential Questions: 1. What does international studies mean? 2. What is Peace Day? 3. What are the most important things individuals can or should do on behalf of a peaceful world? Themes: Peace Day, Humanitarianism, Creating a campaign
4. Peace One Day and Jeremy Gilley....You will begin brainstorming how to bring PEACE DAY to Burlington High School. What is Peace Day? We will begin watching Jeremy Gilley's journey, but please complete this Day After Peace Test while you watch the video.
U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3: Essential Questions: -Was American expansion overseas justified? -Did the press cause the Spanish-American War? -Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism? -Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")
1.What is History? What are documents?
2. Make Your Case! - Please review the scenario, talk it over with a partner and answer the questions.
3. Evaluating Sources - Please read the following scenarios and then write your response and justification as to which source you trust more and why?
4. The Progressive Era to a New Era - America from 1900-1929 - An essay by Daniel Rodgers Professor of History at Princeton University
International Studies - Period 4 Essential Questions: 1. What does international studies mean? 2. What is Peace Day? 3. What are the most important things individuals can or should do on behalf of a peaceful world? Themes: Peace Day, Humanitarianism, Creating a campaign
1. What does International Studies mean?
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?
3. Peace One Day and Jeremy Gilley....You will begin brainstorming how to bring PEACE DAY to Burlington High School. What is Peace Day? We will begin watching Jeremy Gilley's journey, but please complete this Day After Peace Test while you watch the video.
1. You will present your 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about AND YOUR QUOTES. I need HELP putting these up on the walls during PERIOD 6 and right after school for about 20 minutes - THIS IS AN EXTRA CREDIT ACTIVITY!
2. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 3 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
3. What is History? What are documents?
4. Make Your Case! - Please review the scenario, talk it over with a partner and answer the questions.
5. Evaluating Sources - Please read the following scenarios and then write your response and justification as to which source you trust more and why?
International Studies - Period 4 Essential Questions: 1. What does international studies mean? 2. How will you succeed in my class? 3. What is history? Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)
1. Here are great International Studies links we will begin to explore and utilize for the class.
A. Please make sure you copy and paste into your electronic notebook or bookmark on your IPAD/google docs/Evernote so that you can preserve these for later research and projects.
2. What does International Studies mean? What do you all want to study? Partner up with one other student and compare and contrast your list - what similarities did you find? What differences? Are there any common themes. Show me your list of topics you would like to learn about more, discuss, debate, and do fun projects on in relationship to the global world. I asked to see at least 5 topics/events/contemporary issues that are pressing the global scene right now.
2. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 3 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
2. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 3 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
3. What is History? What are documents?
4. Make Your Case! - Please review the scenario, talk it over with a partner and answer the questions.
5. Evaluating Sources - Please read the following scenarios and then write your response and justification as to which source you trust more and why?
International Studies - Period 4 Essential Questions: 1. What does international studies mean? 2. How will you succeed in my class? 3. What is history? Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)
1. A quick look at the school calendar and then You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 & Day 3 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
2. Here are great International Studies links we will begin to explore and utilize for the class.
A. Please make sure you copy and paste into your electronic notebook or bookmark on your IPAD/google docs/Evernote so that you can preserve these for later research and projects.
2. For tomorrow night's homework - Make a list of topics you would like to learn about more, discuss, debate, and do fun projects on in relationship to the global world. I would like to see at least 5 topics/events/contemporary issues that are pressing the global scene right now.
3. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
4. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
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.
5. Please print up, research or think about what really matters to you and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.
3. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
4. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
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.
5. Please print up, research or think about what really matters to you and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.
International Studies - Period 4 Essential Questions: 1. What does international studies mean? 2. How will you succeed in my class? 3. What is history? Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)
1. Did you all sign up for Google Classroom in order to get posted assignments, projects, videos, and homework?
3. You SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
4. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
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.
5. Please print up, research or think about what really matters to you and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.
6. What is International Studies mean? What do you all want to study?
4. Here are great International Studies links we will begin to explore and utilize for the class.
A. Please make sure you copy and paste into your electronic notebook or bookmark on your IPAD/google docs/Evernote so that you can preserve these for later research and projects.
5. For tomorrow night's homework - Make a list of topics you would like to learn about more, discuss, debate, and do fun projects on in relationship to the global world. I would like to see at least 5 topics/events/contemporary issues that are pressing the global scene right now.
U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: Essential Questions:
-What is History? -How will you succeed in my class?
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.
*Helpful hint - You can sign up for my blog so that every time I post, you will get an update in your email.
Secondly, I also use Google Classroom daily to post assignments, projects, videos, and more. Themes: Individualism, Diversity, PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)
2. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
One of my favorite quotes from this Summer..."The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher INSPIRES." -William Arthur War
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.
3. Please print up, research or think about what really matters to you and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.
Homework:
1. Sign up for Google Classroom immediately!
2. Bring in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
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.
*Helpful hint - You can sign up for my blog so that every time I post, you will get an update in your email.
Secondly, I also use Google Classroom daily to post assignments, projects, videos, and more.
2. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
One of my favorite quotes from this Summer..."In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are." Max De Pree
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.
3. Please print up, research or think about what really matters to you and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.
Homework:
1. Sign up for Google Classroom immediately!
2. Bring in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
International Studies - Period 4 Essential Questions: 1. What does international studies mean? 2. How will you succeed in my class? 3. What is history? Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)
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.
*Helpful hint - You can sign up for my blog so that every time I post, you will get an update in your email.
Secondly, I also use Google Classroom daily to post assignments, projects, videos, and more.
2. 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.
3. Please print up and complete the Quote Activity before Thursday's class period.
4. What is International Studies mean? What do you all want to study?
Homework:
1. Sign up for Google Classroom immediately!
2. Bring in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.
6. Here are great International Studies links we will begin to explore and utilize for the class.
A. Please make sure you copy and paste into your electronic notebook or bookmark on your IPAD/google docs/Evernote so that you can preserve these for later research and projects.
B. For tomorrow night's homework - Make a list of topics you would like to learn about more, discuss, debate, and do fun projects on in relationship to the global world. I would like to see at least 5 topics/events/contemporary issues that are pressing the global scene right now.
