Day 14 - Happy Friday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-What does colonization mean?

-What can we infer about the values and beliefs of settlers?
-What makes a settlement succeed?

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, American ideals, Geography of North America, Colonization, Power

1. We will finish our investigate to "Colonial America" and answer the essential question regarding your simulation game of "What makes a settlement succeed?"

Page 1 - Welcome to Colonial America! (article, slideshow, & soundbite)
Page 3 - Explore the Colonies (please use the map to click on EACH case studies from the 4 settlements)
Page 5 - Envisioning a New World
Page 6 - Features of Your Region (Read and Listen to the soundbite - speaker symbol - of each of the five slides...meaning Land forms/Bodies of water, climate, soil, plants, and animals).
Page 8 - Farms today in Maryland - watch this 4 minute clip from Jon Quinn.
Page 9 - Build Your Own Settlement - click on the "Get started" arrow and you will simulate creating a new settlement - Have fun and just follow the directions.
Page 10 - If I knew then, what I know now - Answer the 3 bullet point questions.
Page 10 - STEM careers in the 1600's video on colonial jobs. Please watch this 4 minute clip.

3. A quick review of New England Colonization and Puritans Slideshow  & the Jamestown Slideshow should be downloaded to your electronic notebook and then viewed/used to take notes on.

4. We will evaluate your understanding of Englishmen in the New World Article/Questions from last night's homework today.

5. Group 1: Colonial Clothing in the 18th Century - Go off and explore using this website and all sections pertaining to clothing.
A. How many layers did men wear? And women?
B. Where did the material for clothing come from? Who made it?
C. Why was clothing and dressing up an important part of the 18th century?

6. Group 2: Colonial Food: A struggle for survival - In small groups, make a grocery list for one month.
a. How will you survive for one month?
b. Come up with a strategy for food - hunting, preservation, etc?
c. What difficulties will you face?

Homework:
1. Yes, just organize all your notes/binder and review the colonization era.

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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")

Themes: American ideals, Power, Progressives/Muckrakers

1.  You will take your QUIZ today on the Progressive Era.

2.  Explore Chicago as a world-class progressive city at the turn of the century.  Chicago and the World's Fair at the turn of the nineteenth century were fascinating adventures form millions of people world wide.  Please answer the question: What did the Chicago Fair of 1893 illustrate about America at this time period?
The World's Colombian Exposition - Chicago's World Fair 1893
Chicago's World Fair - Why racial prejudice existed and Africans did not wish to attend the World's Fair in 1893
Check out this Flickr Account on - The Chicago Fair of 1893 - Some of the BEST photographs I have seen on The World's Colombian Exposition
The Legacy of the Chicago Fair
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems

3. We will 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 quickly review the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive 
Slideshow (PLEASE download this).


Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.

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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?

Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations

1. The Reflection essay and Presentations MUST BE POSTED to GOOGLE CLASSROOM. Please take 10 minutes and take down ALL Peace Day signs, posters, etc that is on display in our school.

2. How was Peace Day celebrated all around the globe? You can check out Peace One Day foundation. You could even follow on Twitter @PeaceOneDay #PeaceDay #Sept21 or on facebook at facebook.com/peaceoneday. 

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

4. UN Headquarters:


5. Ban-Ki-Moon - Secretary-General of the United Nations



6. Brief History of the United Nations:



7. Human Rights - What are Human Rights?

8. United Nation Resources:
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
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. NO, enjoy your weekend and GREAT JOB this week as ambassadors of Peace Day!

Day 13 - Thursday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-What does colonization mean?

-What can we infer about the values and beliefs of settlers?
-What makes a settlement succeed?

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, American ideals, Geography of North America, Colonization, Power

1. We will explore and investigate your visit to "Colonial America" to evaluate the diversity of the different colonies and likelihood of surviving as a colonial settler.

Page 1 - Welcome to Colonial America! (article, slideshow, & soundbite)
Page 3 - Explore the Colonies (please use the map to click on EACH case studies from the 4 settlements)
Page 5 - Envisioning a New World
Page 6 - Features of Your Region (Read and Listen to the soundbite - speaker symbol - of each of the five slides...meaning Land forms/Bodies of water, climate, soil, plants, and animals).
Page 8 - Farms today in Maryland - watch this 4 minute clip from Jon Quinn.
Page 9 - Build Your Own Settlement - click on the "Get started" arrow and you will simulate creating a new settlement - Have fun and just follow the directions.
Page 10 - If I knew then, what I know now - Answer the 3 bullet point questions.
Page 10 - STEM careers in the 1600's video on colonial jobs. Please watch this 4 minute clip.

3. A quick review of New England Colonization and Puritans Slideshow  & the Jamestown Slideshow should be downloaded to your electronic notebook and then viewed/used to take notes on.

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.

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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")

Themes: American ideals, Power, Progressives/Muckrakers

1. What did you like and dislike about The United States in 1900 and Progressivism articles from Friday?  Were there any problems coming up with 5 highlighted Facts & 5 accomplishments from EACH article during The Progressive Era?   Let's compare and contrast your THESIS STATEMENTS about the ideas/themes of Progressivism in groups of 4. Let's pick one thesis statement that exemplifies a high quality argument that is clear, provable, and persuasive.

2.  Explore Chicago as a world-class progressive city at the turn of the century.  Chicago and the World's Fair at the turn of the nineteenth century were fascinating adventures form millions of people world wide.  Please answer the question: What did the Chicago Fair of 1893 illustrate about America at this time period?
The World's Colombian Exposition - Chicago's World Fair 1893
Chicago's World Fair - Why racial prejudice existed and Africans did not wish to attend the World's Fair in 1893
Check out this Flickr Account on - The Chicago Fair of 1893 - Some of the BEST photographs I have seen on The World's Colombian Exposition
The Legacy of the Chicago Fair
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems

3. We will 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 quickly review the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive 
Slideshow (PLEASE download this).


Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.

_____________________________________________________

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. You will be presenting your evidence of what you produced as ambassadors for Peace Day.  You cannot just say you did something, but you need to PROVE IT! I will have an evidence document on our Google Classroom Page - please post to it! Here is your Ambassador Rubric.Please understand this is a major project grade, and projects are worth 50% of your grade. What did YOU do to make Peace at Burlington High School?  Here is your PEACE DAY to Burlington High School brainstorming outline. Now you need to illustrate your PROOF/EVIDENCE that BHS has been make AWARE OF PEACE DAY and make sure you have completed reviewing the rubric.

2. How was Peace Day celebrated all around the globe? You can check out Peace One Day foundation. You could even follow on Twitter @PeaceOneDay #PeaceDay #Sept21 or on facebook at facebook.com/peaceoneday. 

Homework:
1. Yes, Check Google Classroom - Project Grade (Project Breakdown = Presentation 45%, Reflection essay 45%, Mr. Parkin's observations 10% = Grand total equals 100% for a Project Grade). The Reflection essay and Presentations that illustrate EVIDENCE of your contributions as an ambassador and the school observing Peace Day should be documented and will be due on Friday, September 24th.

Day 12 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-What does colonization mean?

-What can we infer about the values and beliefs of settlers?
-What makes a settlement succeed?

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, American ideals, Geography of North America, Colonization, Power

1. You will utilizing the main ideas, purpose, key takeaways from the primary sources below on early settlements or conflict, while collaborate with your classmates and supporting details from last week and then we will break out into three bigger groups for the jigsaw activity on Colonization and analyzing documents colonial primary sources:
Jamestown, VA (1622)
California (1766)
Pirate Hunters (1696)

2. With a partner, you will finish your visit "Colonial America" there are a series of steps  - see directly below to access (Make sure you review the soundbites, slideshows, "next steps" as you read through the module). You must visit the following pages and then complete the questions under "Homework" You will find this on your Google Classroom Page as well:

Page 1 - Welcome to Colonial America! (article, slideshow, & soundbite)
Page 3 - Explore the Colonies (please use the map to click on EACH case studies from the 4 settlements)
Page 5 - Envisioning a New World
Page 6 - Features of Your Region (Read and Listen to the soundbite - speaker symbol - of each of the five slides...meaning Land forms/Bodies of water, climate, soil, plants, and animals).
Page 8 - Farms today in Maryland - watch this 4 minute clip from Jon Quinn.
Page 9 - Build Your Own Settlement - click on the "Get started" arrow and you will simulate creating a new settlement - Have fun and just follow the directions.
Page 10 - If I knew then, what I know now - Answer the 3 bullet point questions.
Page 10 - STEM careers in the 1600's video on colonial jobs. Please watch this 4 minute clip.

3. Your job is to partner up with ONE person in class and work your way through the STEM Activities above at the end of class and for homework on this important time period of Colonial America. (STEM stands for - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics = combining all of these to create multi-dimensional education).  Use Google Classroom to submit your answers to the questions (On your Google Classroom Page and below under "homework" with your partner. Your responses to Questions A, B, C, and D should be detailed and thoughtful responses (Please identify who BOTH of you are in the post). Once you post, you will see your peers responses as well and be prepared to have a class discussion on Monday when we are back in class together.

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.

___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American ideals, Power, Progressives/Muckrakers

1. What did you like and dislike about The United States in 1900 and Progressivism articles from Friday?  Were there any problems coming up with 5 highlighted Facts & 5 accomplishments from EACH article during The Progressive Era?   Let's compare and contrast your THESIS STATEMENTS about the ideas/themes of Progressivism in groups of 4. Let's pick one thesis statement that exemplifies a high quality argument that is clear, provable, and persuasive.

2.  Explore Chicago as a world-class progressive city at the turn of the century.  Chicago and the World's Fair at the turn of the nineteenth century were fascinating adventures form millions of people world wide.  Please answer the question: What did the Chicago Fair of 1893 illustrate about America at this time period?
The World's Colombian Exposition - Chicago's World Fair 1893
Chicago's World Fair - Why racial prejudice existed and Africans did not wish to attend the World's Fair in 1893
Check out this Flickr Account on - The Chicago Fair of 1893 - Some of the BEST photographs I have seen on The World's Colombian Exposition
The Legacy of the Chicago Fair
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems

3. On Monday, we will 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. On Monday, we will quickly review the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive 
Slideshow (PLEASE download this).

5. On Monday, we will watch the Start of the Progressive Era Video (only I can login to play it in class).

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom. Just remember you need to complete the next 3 DBQ - meaning analyze and interpret documents #'s 4, 5, 6,  and 7 the questions.

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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 will YOU do to make Peace at Burlington High School?
You MUST illustrate a physical campaign as well as a social media campaign.  I need to see evidence of both of these things happening.  Please understand this is a major project grade, and projects are worth 50% of your grade. Here is your PEACE DAY to Burlington High School brainstorming outline. Now you need to illustrate your PROOF/EVIDENCE that BHS has been make AWARE OF PEACE DAY and make sure you have completed reviewing the rubric.

2. Please make sure you DOCUMENT the evidence of your ambassador campaign to promote Peace Day.  You cannot just say you did something, but you need to PROVE IT! I will have an evidence document on our Google Classroom Page - please post to it! Here is your Ambassador Rubric.

3. We will be watching  Peace One Day foundation. You could even follow on Twitter @PeaceOneDay #PeaceDay #Sept21 or on facebook at facebook.com/peaceoneday for live streaming of Peace Day Celebrations. e watching You could even follow on Twitter @PeaceOneDay #PeaceDay #Sept21

4. Peace Day resources:
Peace One Day
International Day of Peace
Peace Events on Peace Day
The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) Organization
The United Nation's Peace Day
Fellowship of Reconciliation (blog on Peace Day)
Peace Day Facebook - Has some good images, ideas, and foundations/resources.
Peace Day Ideas - On a facebook page, but it might help you promote it at BHS
The Nobel Peace Prize

Homework:
1. Yes, Check Google Classroom -On Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 all proof of what you did will be presented to the entire class and Mr. Parkin.  You can put this in a presentation app or program to share pictures, videos, or any other evidence of your contributions. Here is your Ambassador Rubric. This will be a Project Grade (Project Breakdown = Presentation 45%, Reflection essay 45%, Mr. Parkin's observations 10% = Grand total equals 100% for a Project Grade). The Reflection essay and Presentations that illustrate EVIDENCE of your contributions as an ambassador and the school observing Peace Day should be documented and will be due on Friday, September 24th.

3. Proof/Evidence from Peace Day MUST BE documented (recorded by picture, film, and illustrated as a primary source) Finalize your awareness campaign of Peace-Day at Burlington High School for Wednesday, September 23rd.

Day 11 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-What does colonization mean?

-What can we infer about the values and beliefs of settlers?
-What makes a settlement succeed?

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, American ideals, Geography of North America, Colonization, Power

1. 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 from last week and then we will break out into three bigger groups for the jigsaw activity on Colonization and analyzing documents colonial primary sources:
Jamestown, VA (1622)
California (1766)
Pirate Hunters (1696)

2. With a partner, you will finish your visit "Colonial America" there are a series of steps  - see directly below to access (Make sure you review the soundbites, slideshows, "next steps" as you read through the module). You must visit the following pages and then complete the questions under "Homework" You will find this on your Google Classroom Page as well:

Page 1 - Welcome to Colonial America! (article, slideshow, & soundbite)
Page 3 - Explore the Colonies (please use the map to click on EACH case studies from the 4 settlements)
Page 5 - Envisioning a New World
Page 6 - Features of Your Region (Read and Listen to the soundbite - speaker symbol - of each of the five slides...meaning Land forms/Bodies of water, climate, soil, plants, and animals).
Page 8 - Farms today in Maryland - watch this 4 minute clip from Jon Quinn.
Page 9 - Build Your Own Settlement - click on the "Get started" arrow and you will simulate creating a new settlement - Have fun and just follow the directions.
Page 10 - If I knew then, what I know now - Answer the 3 bullet point questions.
Page 10 - STEM careers in the 1600's video on colonial jobs. Please watch this 4 minute clip.

3. Your job is to partner up with ONE person in class and work your way through the STEM Activities above at the end of class and for homework on this important time period of Colonial America. (STEM stands for - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics = combining all of these to create multi-dimensional education).  Use Google Classroom to submit your answers to the questions (On your Google Classroom Page and below under "homework" with your partner. Your responses to Questions A, B, C, and D should be detailed and thoughtful responses (Please identify who BOTH of you are in the post). Once you post, you will see your peers responses as well and be prepared to have a class discussion on Monday when we are back in class together.

Homework:
1. If you have not yet submitted the Questions for student pairs to answer from "Colonial America" STEM website onto Google Classroom, then take tonight to finish the activities and reflection.

A. What did you learn about early settlements from reading the 4 case studies? Write a summary of the successes and failures colonist had while trying to meet their needs (Think about geography characteristics, choices that colonist made, and what colonist may have done differently to better meet their needs - Page 3)

B. What are the key advantages and disadvantages of geography near your proposed settlement? (Page 6)

C. Think about what you learned about successful and unsuccessful settlements and create a Mind-Map and list 5 key criteria for a SUCCESSFUL settlement and justify/explain why it would work - for each criteria. (Page 7 - Does not need to be submitted on Google Classroom, but should be done and will be discussed in a big group tomorrow in class - each partner should have this available so you can do it together on paper and then take a clear picture of it to share together).

D. If I knew then, what I know now - After completing the settlement simulation on Page 9, please answer the 3 bullet point questions on Page 10.

*I highly recommend you set up a GOOGLE DOC so that if you do not finish in class you don't panic, as you and your partner can always access the google doc and both work on it for homework and then copy and paste into Google Classroom so you don't lose your work.
**Due by 11:59 PM Monday.

___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American ideals, Power, Progressives/Muckrakers

1. What did you like and dislike about The United States in 1900 and Progressivism articles from Friday?  Were there any problems coming up with 5 highlighted Facts & 5 accomplishments from EACH article during The Progressive Era?   Let's compare and contrast your THESIS STATEMENTS about the ideas/themes of Progressivism in groups of 4. Let's pick one thesis statement that exemplifies a high quality argument that is clear, provable, and persuasive.

2.  Explore Chicago as a world-class progressive city at the turn of the century.  Chicago and the World's Fair at the turn of the nineteenth century were fascinating adventures form millions of people world wide.  Please answer the question: What did the Chicago Fair of 1893 illustrate about America at this time period?
The World's Colombian Exposition - Chicago's World Fair 1893
Chicago's World Fair - Why racial prejudice existed and Africans did not wish to attend the World's Fair in 1893
Check out this Flickr Account on - The Chicago Fair of 1893 - Some of the BEST photographs I have seen on The World's Colombian Exposition
The Legacy of the Chicago Fair
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems

3. On Monday, we will 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. On Monday, we will quickly review the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive 
Slideshow (PLEASE download this).

5. On Monday, we will watch the Start of the Progressive Era Video (only I can login to play it in class).

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.

_____________________________________________________

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 will YOU do to make Peace at Burlington High School? ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!!!
You MUST illustrate a physical campaign as well as a social media campaign.  I need to see evidence of both of these things happening.  Please understand this is a major project grade, and projects are worth 50% of your grade.

2. Please make sure you DOCUMENT the evidence of your ambassador campaign to promote Peace Day.  You cannot just say you did something, but you need to PROVE IT! I will have an evidence document on our Google Classroom Page - please post to it! Here is your Ambassador Rubric.

3. You need to see the google doc on how to bring PEACE DAY to Burlington High School as one committee working together as Peace Day Ambassadors. I created a chart that illustrates what you all signed up for and now you have 24 hours to make Peace Day a reality at BHS.

4. Peace Day resources:
Peace One Day
International Day of Peace
Peace Events on Peace Day
The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) Organization
The United Nation's Peace Day
Fellowship of Reconciliation (blog on Peace Day)
Peace Day Facebook - Has some good images, ideas, and foundations/resources.
Peace Day Ideas - On a facebook page, but it might help you promote it at BHS
The Nobel Peace Prize

Homework:
1. Yes, Check Google Classroom to complete your individual, partner, and documentation of Peace Day - ONLY 1 DAY LEFT!

2. On Wednesday, September 22nd, 2016 all proof of what you did will be presented to the entire class and Mr. Parkin.  You can put this in a presentation app or program to share pictures, videos, or any other evidence of your contributions. Here is your Ambassador Rubric. This will be a Project Grade (Project Breakdown = Presentation 45%, Reflection essay 45%, Mr. Parkin's observations 10% = Grand total equals 100% for a Project Grade). The Reflection essay and Presentations that illustrate EVIDENCE of your contributions as an ambassador and the school observing Peace Day should be documented and will be due on Friday, September 24th.

3. Proof/Evidence from Peace Day MUST BE documented (recorded by picture, film, and illustrated as a primary source) Finalize your awareness campaign of Peace-Day at Burlington High School for Wednesday, September 23rd.

Day 10 - Monday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-What does colonization mean?

-What can we infer about the values and beliefs of settlers?
-What makes a settlement succeed?

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, American ideals, Geography of North America, Colonization, Power

1. 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 from last week and then we will break out into three bigger groups for the jigsaw activity on Colonization and analyzing documents colonial primary sources:
Jamestown, VA (1622)
California (1766)
Pirate Hunters (1696)

2. With a partner, you will finish your visit "Colonial America" there are a series of steps  - see directly below to access (Make sure you review the soundbites, slideshows, "next steps" as you read through the module). You must visit the following pages and then complete the questions under "Homework" You will find this on your Google Classroom Page as well:

Page 1 - Welcome to Colonial America! (article, slideshow, & soundbite)
Page 3 - Explore the Colonies (please use the map to click on EACH case studies from the 4 settlements)
Page 5 - Envisioning a New World
Page 6 - Features of Your Region (Read and Listen to the soundbite - speaker symbol - of each of the five slides...meaning Land forms/Bodies of water, climate, soil, plants, and animals).
Page 8 - Farms today in Maryland - watch this 4 minute clip from Jon Quinn.
Page 9 - Build Your Own Settlement - click on the "Get started" arrow and you will simulate creating a new settlement - Have fun and just follow the directions.
Page 10 - If I knew then, what I know now - Answer the 3 bullet point questions.
Page 10 - STEM careers in the 1600's video on colonial jobs. Please watch this 4 minute clip.

3. Your job is to partner up with ONE person in class and work your way through the STEM Activities above at the end of class and for homework on this important time period of Colonial America. (STEM stands for - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics = combining all of these to create multi-dimensional education).  Use Google Classroom to submit your answers to the questions (On your Google Classroom Page and below under "homework" with your partner. Your responses to Questions A, B, C, and D should be detailed and thoughtful responses (Please identify who BOTH of you are in the post). Once you post, you will see your peers responses as well and be prepared to have a class discussion on Monday when we are back in class together.

Homework:
1. If you have not yet submitted the Questions for student pairs to answer from "Colonial America" STEM website onto Google Classroom, then take tonight to finish the activities and reflection.

A. What did you learn about early settlements from reading the 4 case studies? Write a summary of the successes and failures colonist had while trying to meet their needs (Think about geography characteristics, choices that colonist made, and what colonist may have done differently to better meet their needs - Page 3)

B. What are the key advantages and disadvantages of geography near your proposed settlement? (Page 6)

C. Think about what you learned about successful and unsuccessful settlements and create a Mind-Map and list 5 key criteria for a SUCCESSFUL settlement and justify/explain why it would work - for each criteria. (Page 7 - Does not need to be submitted on Google Classroom, but should be done and will be discussed in a big group tomorrow in class - each partner should have this available so you can do it together on paper and then take a clear picture of it to share together).

D. If I knew then, what I know now - After completing the settlement simulation on Page 9, please answer the 3 bullet point questions on Page 10.

*I highly recommend you set up a GOOGLE DOC so that if you do not finish in class you don't panic, as you and your partner can always access the google doc and both work on it for homework and then copy and paste into Google Classroom so you don't lose your work.
**Due by 11:59 PM Monday.

___________________________________________________


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")

Themes: American ideals, Power, Progressives/Muckrakers

1. What did you like and dislike about The United States in 1900 and Progressivism articles from Friday?  Were there any problems coming up with 5 highlighted Facts & 5 accomplishments from EACH article during The Progressive Era?   Let's compare and contrast your THESIS STATEMENTS about the ideas/themes of Progressivism in groups of 4. Let's pick one thesis statement that exemplifies a high quality argument that is clear, provable, and persuasive.

2.  Explore Chicago as a world-class progressive city at the turn of the century.  Chicago and the World's Fair at the turn of the nineteenth century were fascinating adventures form millions of people world wide.  Please answer the question: What did the Chicago Fair of 1893 illustrate about America at this time period?
The World's Colombian Exposition - Chicago's World Fair 1893
Chicago's World Fair - Why racial prejudice existed and Africans did not wish to attend the World's Fair in 1893
Check out this Flickr Account on - The Chicago Fair of 1893 - Some of the BEST photographs I have seen on The World's Colombian Exposition
The Legacy of the Chicago Fair
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems

3. On Monday, we will 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. On Monday, we will quickly review the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive 
Slideshow (PLEASE download this).

5. On Monday, we will watch the Start of the Progressive Era Video (only I can login to play it in class).

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom on the articles to read for "The Jungle".

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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. You need to see the google doc on how to bring PEACE DAY to Burlington High School as one committee working together as Peace Day Ambassadors. I created a chart that illustrates what you all signed up for yesterday during the brainstorming session, but I do think you can continue brainstorming ways to effectively work together to make Peace Day a reality at BHS. Now I need you to get the work down....if you are creating doves or posters then the BIG WHITE ROLL OF PAPER and Markers are in the front of the room - PLEASE just clean up when you are done.

2. Peace Day resources: Here are some resources and GREAT IDEAS on what you could plan at BHS over the next 4 days to help our school recognize "Peace Day"...
Peace One Day
International Day of Peace
Peace Events on Peace Day
The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) Organization
The United Nation's Peace Day
Fellowship of Reconciliation (blog on Peace Day)
Peace Day Facebook - Has some good images, ideas, and foundations/resources.
Peace Day Ideas - On a facebook page, but it might help you promote it at BHS
The Nobel Peace Prize

Homework:
1. Yes, Check Google Classroom to complete your individual, partner, and documentation of Peace Day - ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!

Day 9 - Friday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
Essential Questions:
-What does colonization mean?

-What can we infer about the values and beliefs of settlers?
-What makes a settlement succeed?

Themes: Settlements on the East Coast and Southwest, Colonial life and struggles, American ideals, Geography of North America, Colonization, Power

1. Please visit "Colonial America" there are a series of steps  - see directly below to access (Make sure you review the soundbites, slideshows, "next steps" as you read through the module). You must visit the following pages and then complete the questions under "Homework" You will find this on your Google Classroom Page as well:

Page 1 - Welcome to Colonial America! (article, slideshow, & soundbite)
Page 3 - Explore the Colonies (please use the map to click on EACH case studies from the 4 settlements)
Page 5 - Envisioning a New World
Page 6 - Features of Your Region (Read and Listen to the soundbite - speaker symbol - of each of the five slides...meaning Landforms/Bodies of water, climate, soil, plants, and animals).
Page 8 - Farms today in Maryland - watch this 4 minute clip from Jon Quinn.
Page 9 - Build Your Own Settlement - click on the "Get started" arrow and you will simulate creating a new settlement - Have fun and just follow the directions.
Page 10 - If I knew then, what I know now - Answer the 3 bullet point questions.
Page 10 - STEM careers in the 1600's video on colonial jobs. Please watch this 4 minute clip.

2. Your job is to partner up with ONE person in class and work your way through the STEM Activities above on this important time period of Colonial America. (STEM stands for - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics = combining all of these to create multi-dimensional education).  Use Google Classroom to submit your answers to the questions (On your Google Classroom Page and below under "homework" with your partner. Your responses to Questions A, B, C, and D should be detailed and thoughtful responses (Please identify who BOTH of you are in the post). Once you post, you will see your peers responses as well and be prepared to have a class discussion on Monday when we are back in class together.

Questions 

3. 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.

4. Primary Sources on Colonization and analyzing documents:
Jamestown, VA (1622)
California (1766)
Pirate Hunters (1696)

Homework:
1. Questions for student pairs to answer from "Colonial America" STEM website:

A. What did you learn about early settlements from reading the 4 case studies? Write a summary of the successes and failures colonist had while trying to meet their needs (Think about geography characteristics, choices that colonist made, and what colonist may have done differently to better meet their needs - Page 3)

B. What are the key advantages and disadvantages of geography near your proposed settlement? (Page 6)

C. Think about what you learned about successful and unsuccessful settlements and create a Mind-Map and list 5 key criteria for a SUCCESSFUL settlement and justify/explain why it would work - for each criteria. (Page 7 - Does not need to be submitted on Google Classroom, but should be done and will be discussed in a big group tomorrow in class - each partner should have this available so you can do it together on paper and then take a clear picture of it to share together).

D. If I knew then, what I know now - After completing the settlement simulation on Page 9, please answer the 3 bullet point questions on Page 10.

*I highly recommend you set up a GOOGLE DOC so that if you do not finish in class you don't panic, as you and your partner can always access the google doc and both work on it for homework and then copy and paste into Google Classroom so you don't lose your work.
**Due by 11:59 PM Monday - this will take you 1 1/2 class periods to finish.

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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")

Themes: American ideals, Power, Progressives/Muckrakers

1. Please read The United States in 1900 and Progressivism and give me 5 highlighted Facts and 5 accomplishments from EACH article during The Progressive Era.  Which means you will have a grand total of 10 Facts and 10 accomplishments.  Once you have read the articles and created this list of facts and accomplishments I would like you to create an ARGUMENT/THESIS STATEMENT about the ideas/themes of Progressivism.  Remember your thesis statement should be persuasive/argumentative/very clear.

2.  Explore Chicago as a world-class progressive city at the turn of the century.  Chicago and the World's Fair at the turn of the nineteenth century were fascinating adventures form millions of people world wide.  Please answer the question: What did the Chicago Fair of 1893 illustrate about America at this time period?
The World's Colombian Exposition - Chicago's World Fair 1893
Chicago's World Fair - Why racial prejudice existed and Africans did not wish to attend the World's Fair in 1893
Check out this Flickr Account on - The Chicago Fair of 1893 - Some of the BEST photographs I have seen on The World's Colombian Exposition
The Legacy of the Chicago Fair
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems

3. On Monday, we will 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. On Monday, we will quickly review the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive 
Slideshow (PLEASE download this).

5. On Monday, we will watch the Start of the Progressive Era Video (only I can login to play it in class).

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom

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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. You need to see the google doc on how to bring PEACE DAY to Burlington High School as one committee working together as Peace Day Ambassadors. I created a chart that illustrates what you all signed up for yesterday during the brainstorming session, but I do think you can continue brainstorming ways to effectively work together to make Peace Day a reality at BHS. Now I need you to get the work down....if you are creating doves or posters then the BIG WHITE ROLL OF PAPER and Markers are in the front of the room - PLEASE just clean up when you are done.

2. Peace Day resources: Here are some resources and GREAT IDEAS on what you could plan at BHS over the next 4 days to help our school recognize "Peace Day"...
Peace One Day
International Day of Peace
Peace Events on Peace Day
The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) Organization
The United Nation's Peace Day
Fellowship of Reconciliation (blog on Peace Day)
Peace Day Facebook - Has some good images, ideas, and foundations/resources.
Peace Day Ideas - On a facebook page, but it might help you promote it at BHS
The Nobel Peace Prize

Homework:
1. Yes, Check Google Classroom

Day 8 - Thursday

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 2 & 7: 
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?

Themes: American ideals, Geography of North America, Colonization, Power

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? 

2. Lunch Room Fight Activity and Lunchroom Fight Partner Activity

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.

6. Primary Sources on Colonization and analyzing documents:
Jamestown, VA (1622)
California (1766)
Pirate Hunters (1696)

Homework:
1. Yes, check google classroom

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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")

Themes: American ideals, Power, Progressives/Muckrakers

1. What does it mean to be "American" Activity.

2. 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.

3. We will introduce the Progressive Era (1900-1920) utilizing a Class Progressive 
Slideshow (PLEASE download this).

4. We will watch the Start of the Progressive Era Video (only I can login to play it in class).

6. Chicago and the World's Fair at the turn of the nineteenth century: What did the Chicago Fair of 1893 illustrate about America at this time period?
The World's Colombian Exposition - Chicago's World Fair 1893
Chicago's World Fair - Why racial prejudice existed and Africans did not wish to attend the World's Fair in 1893
Check out this Flickr Account on - The Chicago Fair of 1893 - Some of the BEST photographs I have seen on The World's Colombian Exposition
The Legacy of the Chicago Fair
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems

Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom

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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. How did finishing up the video on Peace One Day and Jeremy Gilley go last night?  Any concerns with the last three questions from Day After Peace Video Test ? What is your impression of Jeremy Gilley and his Peace Day Campaign?

2.


3. You will continue brainstorming how to bring PEACE DAY to Burlington High School as one committee working together as Peace Day Ambassadors

4. Peace Day resources: What will you plan at BHS over the next 6 days to make our school recognize "Peace Day"...
Peace One Day
International Day of Peace
Peace Events on Peace Day
The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) Organization
The United Nation's Peace Day
Fellowship of Reconciliation (blog on Peace Day)
Peace Day Facebook - Has some good images, ideas, and foundations/resources.
Peace Day Ideas - On a facebook page, but it might help you promote it at BHS
The Nobel Peace Prize

Homework:
1. Yes, Check Google Classroom