Day 63 - Friday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Has rapid industrial development been a blessing or a curse for Americans?
-Did America fulfill the dreams of immigrants?
-Can reform movements improve American society and politics?

1. We will finalize our discuss from your outlines from earlier in the week on America's reasons for expansion and getting in the game of Imperialism with a focus on:
   A. What is Imperialism? - Done
   B. Why American imperialism in the late 19th Century? - Done
   C. Who was this Alfred Thayer Mahan and what is his significance in the rise of the American imperialism?

2. We are going to continue with America's Foreign Policy agenda at the turn of the 20th Century:
A. American Imperialism in Hawaii.
B. American Imperialism in Alaska.
C. American interest in Cuba? - U.S. Foreign Policy in the Caribbean Timeline 1823-1990
D. What sank the U.S.S. Maine - Activity Using Primary Sources
E. Yellow Journalism - Slideshow and Political Cartoon Analysis Activity

3. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Theodore Roosevelt - A PBS special on TR's Foreign Policy Adventures
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
Progressive President's Foreign Policy - U.S. State Department
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

History Channel Video on ALL 3 PRESIDENTS.



Homework:
1. Please complete read, review, and complete the questions on the rest of the packet (Pages 4 - 7) on "The Press and Cuba",  "Rough Riders", "McKinley Justifies Annexation of The Philippines" and review the map on Page 7 titled "United States Influence in the Caribbean, 1898-1933.
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 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: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. We will continue to explore and learn about the legacy of George Washington's commitment as the nation's 1st President and analyze President Washington's Farewell Address.
GW Farewell Address (abridged)
GW Graphic Organizer 1
GW Graphic Organizer 2

GW Graphic Organizer 3

GW Graphic Organizer 4

2. 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?

3. 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

Homework:

1. Using Chapter 6 - Section 3 - "Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course" - textbook pages 197-201, please create an OUTLINE on the historical content you read and make sure you have at least a 2 page outline - DUE ON TUESDAY!
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1. I came across some new material yesterday on The Taliban and Afghanistan and Pakistan Women.  So we are going to explore this aspect of the Taliban for today using the New York Times Upfront Magazine for teens and the article titled "Tougher Than the Taliban" and then a few short video clips.

2.

3. On Monday, we will begin watching a PBS documentary titled "Obama's War"

4. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan



3. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. Spend 5 minutes looking a multiple political cartoons and pick ANY political cartoon in my U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan to analyze and break down. Have a written synopsis for tomorrow's class.

2. After watching the movie titled "Obama's War" please answer Question 1 and Question 4 below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban:

Obama's War Questions
1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's new strategy for this war?

6. Does the film "Obama's War have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on BOTH movies and Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 62 - Wednesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Has rapid industrial development been a blessing or a curse for Americans?
-Did America fulfill the dreams of immigrants?
-Can reform movements improve American society and politics?

1. We are going to continue with these 3 Progressive Presidents below, but more in-depth on their Foreign Policy Legacies and American Imperialism from Hawaii to Cuba.

Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Theodore Roosevelt - A PBS special on TR's Foreign Policy Adventures
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
Progressive President's Foreign Policy - U.S. State Department
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

3. We will address and discuss your outlines from two night's ago on America's reasons for expansion and getting in the game of Imperialism with a focus on:
   A. What is Imperialism?
   B. Why American imperialism in the late 19th Century?
   C. Who was this Alfred Thayer Mahan and what is his significance in the rise of the American imperialism?

4. We will review the History Channel Video on ALL 3 PRESIDENTS starting tomorrow.


5. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1. Please complete the readings and questions of Pages 1, 2, and 3 on "What to do with Hawaii?", "The Independence of Cuba", and "Yellow Journalism" (No questions on Page 3, but highlight and make sense of each of the causes of war) on the Packet I passed out today.
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-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? 

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

1. We will continue to 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 and some of the resources below to understand George Washington's highlights and legacy.

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

Homework:

1. Using Chapter 6 - Section 2 - "Foreign Affairs Trouble the Nation" - textbook pages 190-196, please complete pages 10 & 11 in The George Washington Packet.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1. We will begin watching a PBS documentary titled "Obama's War"

2. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan



3. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. Spend 5 minutes looking a multiple political cartoons and pick ANY political cartoon in my U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan to analyze and break down. Have a written synopsis for tomorrow's class.

2. After watching the movie titled "Obama's War" please answer Question 1 and Question 4 below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban:

Obama's War Questions
1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's new strategy for this war?

6. Does the film "Obama's War have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on BOTH movies and Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 61 - Tuesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Has rapid industrial development been a blessing or a curse for Americans?
-Did America fulfill the dreams of immigrants?
-Can reform movements improve American society and politics?

1. I will pass back your Immigration essays and your Progressive Era Test. We will review and reflect upon test taking skills and how to prepare and execute a better essay.

2. We are going to continue with these 3 Progressive Presidents below, but more in-depth on their Foreign Policy Legacies.

Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Theodore Roosevelt - A PBS special on TR's Foreign Policy Adventures
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
Progressive President's Foreign Policy - U.S. State Department
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

3. We will address and discuss your outlines from last night with a focus on:
   A. What is Imperialism?
   B. Why American imperialism in the late 19th Century?
   C. Who was this Alfred Thayer Mahan and what is his significance in the rise of the American imperialism?

4. We will review the History Channel Video on ALL 3 PRESIDENTS starting tomorrow.


5. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Homework:
1. Chapter 18 - Section 2 - The Spanish-American War - Read pages 552-557. Please complete the ENTIRE graphic organizer on the Spanish-American War using CAUSE and EFFECT analysis for each person/event/place/item.

2. Please watch this video on Spanish-American War as it will help you understand the following concepts:
Causes
Major People
Major Events
Outcome of the War
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-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? 

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

1. Chapter 6 - Section 1 - George Washington Heads the New Government - we will continue to explore and learn about the legacy of George Washington's commitment and accomplishments to the U.S.A.

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. We will watch this GW Video by a noted historian:
 
Homework:

1. Using the The George Washington Packet, please read, highlight, and review pages 2 - 6 in the packet, and also review textbook pages 182-187 to complete PAGES 8 AND 9 of the packet.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, 

1. Joey C and Shalimar owe me their Soft/Hard Power Policy papers immediately. "Should we use hard or soft power to control the Taliban in the Middle East?"

2. We will finish watching "Daughter's of Afghanistan" and analysis the essential questions below. (29.33)

3. We will begin watching a PBS documentary titled "Obama's War"

Homework:

1. After watching the movie titled "Obama's War" please answer Question 1 and Question 4 below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban:

Essential Questions for HW:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 60 - Monday - Welcome December and 15 more days until your Winter Break!

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Has rapid industrial development been a blessing or a curse for Americans?
-Did America fulfill the dreams of immigrants?
-Can reform movements improve American society and politics?

1. A few of you still need to makeup your Test today on Chapter 17 - The Progressive Era (25 Multiple Choice and 1 essay)

2. I will take today to pass back a lot of previous tests and papers.  We will review and reflect upon test taking skills and how to prepare and execute a better essay.

3. We are going to continue with these 3 Progressive Presidents below, but more in-depth on their Foreign Policy Legacies.

Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Theodore Roosevelt - A PBS special on TR's Foreign Policy Adventures
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
Progressive President's Foreign Policy - U.S. State Department
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

History Channel Video on ALL 3 PRESIDENTS


Homework:
1. Chapter 18 - Section 1 - Imperialism and America - Read pages 548 - 551 and create an outline that illustrates organization, cause and effect analysis, and major events or themes that are easily understandably. Your outline should be 2 pages in length - meaning front and back of a lined paper sheet or two full slides on electronic format.

2. Please watch this video on American Imperialism as it will help you understand the following concepts:
   A. What is Imperialism?
   B. Why American imperialism in the late 19th Century?
   C. Who was this Alfred Thayer Mahan and what is his significance in the rise of the American imperialism?
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-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? 

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

1. If you still owe me your DIGITAL STORY project then today is your last day to stay after school and present it to me.   Please plan on staying after school today and if you cannot then you MUST schedule something with me for Tuesday or Wednesday. Digital Storytelling Project

2. ALL test, quizzes, and project rubrics will be passed back.  Those of you who still owe me a test Zaeda and Meg will have to take the test today or tomorrow after school!

3. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

4. Chapter 6 - Section 1 - George Washington Heads the New Government - we will begin learning about George Washington's commitment and accomplishments to the U.S.A.

5. 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

GW Video by a noted historian:

Homework:

1. Please download The George Washington Packet.
2. Using the The George Washington Packet, please read, highlight, and build a resume on George Washington listing his education, experience, and qualified skills to be the 1st President of the U.S.A.
3. Please read Chapter 6 - Section 1 - George Washington Heads the New Government -pages 182-187 and complete the terms and names on PAGE 7 of The George Washington Packet.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, 

1. Joey C and Shalimar owe me their Soft/Hard Power Policy papers immediately. "Should we use hard or soft power to control the Taliban in the Middle East?"

2. We will watch a movie titled "Daughter's of Afghanistan"

Homework:

1. After watching the movie titled "Daughter's of Afghanistan" please answer any 3 essential questions below using examples from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban:

Essential Questions for HW:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 59 - Wednesday - HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Has rapid industrial development been a blessing or a curse for Americans?
-Did America fulfill the dreams of immigrants?
-Can reform movements improve American society and politics?

1. Silent Conversation Essay:  Part of your Test today on Chapter 17 - The Progressive Era (25 Multiple Choice and 1 Silent Conversation with a partner)

2. Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
TR and National Parks - PBS special on National Parks TR preserved
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

3.  William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

4. President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

Homework:
1. Please make sure if you were NOT HERE TODAY, THEN you should STUDY for The Progressive Era Test and COME TO MAKE IT UP on Wednesday before school, during Period 1 or Period 2, or after school.  For those of you who are gone for the Holiday, and you missed the test, then you will make it up on Monday, December 2, 2013. You may use a 5x8 inch notecared/cheat sheet for the test, which I passed out on Friday. Here is your STUDY GUIDE for Tuesday's Test. The format is Multiple Choice, DBQ's - open response, and

2. Essay Questions for you Silent Conversations on the Big Sheets of Paper: I will pick ONE of these for you and your partner to have a Silent Conversation either agreeing or disagreeing with the question below. However you will be heavily graded on your ability to persuade me of the importance of this law, technique, group, or President, depending on which question you get. Further, you should explain why it is needed to be carried out during the Progressive Era, and how it affected America.  No more than 1 big sheet of paper please.

A. During the Progressive Era, which piece of government legislation (law) do you believe was the most important?  Why?  Please explain the significance of its reform efforts on America.

B. What techniques did reformers at the turn of the 20th century use to influence public opinion?
Cite Evidence and give examples.

C. Which groups benefited from the reforms of the Progressive Era? Which groups did not benefit? Explain your answer.

D. Pick one Progressive Era President and explains what areas did he excel and in what areas did he perform poorly?  Support your answers with clear examples.

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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-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? 

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

1. Pep Rally!!!'

2. Some of you still owe me your DIGITAL STORY projects because you were absent or failed to submit a final project.  Please plan on staying after school on Monday to complete this project or else you will get zero. Using the Digital Storytelling Project, student presented their topic assigned.

a. Article I - Done
b. Article II - Done
c. Article III - Done
d. Articles IV-VII - Done
e. Amendments 1-4 - Done
f. Amendments 5-10 - Period 4 Sara and David still owes me.
g. Amendments 11-19 - Done
h. Amendments 20-27 - Period 4 Josif still owes me.

3. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. For anyone who failed to take the U.S. Constitution Test today, you will be asked to make it up during Period 1, Period 2, or after school on Wednesday.  If you have left for the holiday, then please understand you will take your U.S. Constitution Test on Monday, December 2, 2013.  I would definitely review pages 152-175, which will extensively cover nearly all of the U.S. Constitution.  Additionally, you may use your presentation notes and your U.S. Constitution Packet as open notes for this test.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, 

1. Pep Rally!!!

2. Joey C and Shalimar owe me their Soft/Hard Power Policy papers immediately. "Should we use hard or soft power to control the Taliban in the Middle East?"

3. We will watch a movie titled "Daughter's of Afghanistan" when we come back from the Holiday Break.

Homework:

1. None, enjoy your Thanksgiving Day Holiday Break!

Day 58 - Tuesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Has rapid industrial development been a blessing or a curse for Americans?
-Did America fulfill the dreams of immigrants?
-Can reform movements improve American society and politics?

1. Does anyone have any questions on President Roosevelt, President Taft, or President Wilson? (I will have a 3-5 minute Q and A session)

2. Test today on Chapter 17 - The Progressive Era (25 Multiple Choice and 1 Silent Conversation with a partner)

3. Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
TR and National Parks - PBS special on National Parks TR preserved
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

4.  William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

5. President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

Homework:
1. Please make sure if you were NOT HERE TODAY, THEN you should STUDY for The Progressive Era Test and COME TO MAKE IT UP on Wednesday before school, during Period 1 or Period 2, or after school.  For those of you who are gone for the Holiday, and you missed the test, then you will make it up on Monday, December 2, 2013. You may use a 5x8 inch notecared/cheat sheet for the test, which I passed out on Friday. Here is your STUDY GUIDE for Tuesday's Test. The format is Multiple Choice, DBQ's - open response, and

2. Essay Questions for you Silent Conversations on the Big Sheets of Paper: I will pick ONE of these for you and your partner to have a Silent Conversation either agreeing or disagreeing with the question below. However you will be heavily graded on your ability to persuade me of the importance of this law, technique, group, or President, depending on which question you get. Further, you should explain why it is needed to be carried out during the Progressive Era, and how it affected America.  No more than 1 big sheet of paper please.

A. During the Progressive Era, which piece of government legislation (law) do you believe was the most important?  Why?  Please explain the significance of its reform efforts on America.

B. What techniques did reformers at the turn of the 20th century use to influence public opinion?
Cite Evidence and give examples.

C. Which groups benefited from the reforms of the Progressive Era? Which groups did not benefit? Explain your answer.

D. Pick one Progressive Era President and explains what areas did he excel and in what areas did he perform poorly?  Support your answers with clear examples.

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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-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? 

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

1. Some of you still owe me your DIGITAL STORY projects because you were absent or failed to submit a final project.  Please plan on staying after school on Tuesday or Wednesday to complete this project or else you will get zero. Using the Digital Storytelling Project, student presented their topic assigned.

a. Article I - Done
b. Article II - Done
c. Article III - Done
d. Articles IV-VII - Done
e. Amendments 1-4 - Done
f. Amendments 5-10 - Period 4 Sara and David still owes me.
g. Amendments 11-19 - Done
h. Amendments 20-27 - Period 4 Josif still owes me.

2. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. For anyone who failed to take the U.S. Constitution Test today, you will be asked to make it up during Period 1, Period 2, or after school on Wednesday.  If you have left for the holiday, then please understand you will take your U.S. Constitution Test on Monday, December 2, 2013.  I would definitely review pages 152-175, which will extensively cover nearly all of the U.S. Constitution.  Additionally, you may use your presentation notes and your U.S. Constitution Packet as open notes for this test.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, 

1. Student Debate Rubric will be passed back with your Debate and Case Study grade on it. 

2. Joey C and Shalimar owe me their Soft/Hard Power Policy papers immediately. "Should we use hard or soft power to control the Taliban in the Middle East?"

3. We will watch a movie titled "Daughter's of Afghanistan" when we come back from the Holiday Break.

Homework:

1. None, enjoy your Thanksgiving Day Holiday Break!

Day 57 - Monday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Has rapid industrial development been a blessing or a curse for Americans?
-Did America fulfill the dreams of immigrants?
-Can reform movements improve American society and politics?

1. We will explore the Progressive Presidents of Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson and their intervention on Progressive measures and laws.  Textbook pages 523-531 on Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal, William Howard Taft's disastrous Presidency on pages 534-537, and Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom on pages 538-543.

2. Muckraker Resources:
 Influential Muckrakers Video
New Work and Home Improvements during the Progressive Era

Triangular Shirtwaist Fire - PBS Special
Jacob Riis and Immigrants and answer the 5 questions + 2 photographs +More Jacob Riis Photography
Jacob Riis Photo comparison
Jacob Riis Biography and AWESOME VIDEO

Lewis Hine + Child Labor Video
Lewis Hine "Against Child Labour" - A BBC Special
Lewis Hine's Slideshow of Photos

Ida Tarbell's "No Man More Dangerous"
Meatpacking Jungle
Excerpts from "The Jungle" - A History Teacher video

3. Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
TR and National Parks - PBS special on National Parks TR preserved
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

4. William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

5. President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

Homework:
1. Please STUDY for The Progressive Era Test on Tuesday.  You may use a 5x8 inch notecared/cheat sheet for the test, which I passed out on Friday. Here is your STUDY GUIDE for Tuesday's Test. The format is Multiple Choice, DBQ's - open response, and

2. Essay Questions for you Silent Conversations on the Big Sheets of Paper: I will pick ONE of these for you and your partner to have a Silent Conversation either agreeing or disagreeing with the question below. However you will be heavily graded on your ability to persuade me of the importance of this law, technique, group, or President, depending on which question you get. Further, you should explain why it is needed to be carried out during the Progressive Era, and how it affected America.  No more than 1 big sheet of paper please.

A. During the Progressive Era, which piece of government legislation (law) do you believe was the most important?  Why?  Please explain the significance of its reform efforts on America.

B. What techniques did reformers at the turn of the 20th century use to influence public opinion?
Cite Evidence and give examples.

C. Which groups benefited from the reforms of the Progressive Era? Which groups did not benefit? Explain your answer.

D. Pick one Progressive Era President and explains what areas did he excel and in what areas did he perform poorly?  Support your answers with clear examples.

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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Does the system of checks and balances provide us with an effective and efficient government? 
-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? 

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

1. Projects will continue today on the U.S. Constitution and your DIGITAL STORY topic using the Digital Storytelling Project. Projects will be presented, no more than 10 minutes in length in the following order today and tomorrow!

a. Article I - Done
b. Article II - Done
c. Article III - Periods 6 still need to finish
d. Articles IV-VII - Done
e. Amendments 1-4 - Done, except Period 6
f. Amendments 5-10 - Period 4, Period 5, Period 6
g. Amendments 11-19 - Period 4, Period 5, Period 6
h. Amendments 20-27 - Period 4, Period 5, Period 6

2. U.S. Constitution Resources:
Anti-federalist vs. Federalist Chart
United States Government Brief Slideshow
Current U.S. Government Slideshow

Branches of Government + U.S. Constitution Outline

Homework:
1. Study for your U.S. Constitution Test.  I would definitely review pages 152-175, which will extensively cover nearly all of the U.S. Constitution.  Additionally, you may use your presentation notes and your U.S. Constitution Packet as open notes for this test.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, 

1. Student Debate Question: Should we use hard or soft power to control the Taliban in the Middle East?

2. Final Debate Day: Day 3 of your Debate will take place today in response to Michael's fiery argument regarding Peace Talks being killed in November of 2013 with the U.S. drone attack on top Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud. Please refer to today's schedule below in GREEN:

Topic Introduction/Open Statements	Student(s) Participating	Timing:
Opening Statement- Soft Power	Kayla Clarke	2 minutes
Opening Statement - Hard Power	Allie Minghella	2 minutes
Round 1:
Hard Power Argument #1 - Past Relations with the US	Past Relations with the US
Team A - Hard Power team - argues FOR argument #1	Nicole Tsatsarones and Valentina Lopez	3 minutes
Team B - Soft Power Team - argues AGAINST argument #1	Thomas Lyons and Mohamed Khalifa	3 minutes
Cross-Fire for Hard Power Argument #1		3-5 minutes
Round 2:
Soft Power Argument #1 - Stability of the Country	How the hard power effects the Middle East today
Team C - Soft Power Team - argues FOR argument #1	Kayla Clarke and Matt Frasier	3 minutes
Team D - Hard Power Team - argues AGAINST argument #1	Valentina Lopez and Meghan Winters	3 minutes
Cross-Fire for Soft Power Argument #1	Kayla Clarke and Matt Frasier	3-5 minutes

Round 3: Hard Power Argument # 2 - The ideological differences between the US and the Taliban make hard power necessary.	The ideological differences between the US and the Taliban make hard power necessary.
Team A - Hard Power Team - argues FOR argument #2	Rachel Murgo and Nicole Tsatsarones	3 minutes
Team B - Soft Power Team - argues AGAINST argument #2	Thomas Lyons and Mohamed Khalifa	3 minutes
Cross-Fire - ALL students, but with respect to listening and letting people finish their statements/arguments/evidence		3-5 minutes
Round 4: Soft Power Argument #2 - Death and Casualties	Military interference by the US and the Middle East is affecting civilians, and troops
Team C - Soft Power argues FOR argument #2	Mike Garcia and Matt Frasier	3 minutes
Team D - Hard Power argues AGAINST argument #2	Allie Minghella and Meghan Winters	3 minutes
GRAND CROSSFIRE - Your last chance to participate in this debate!		3-5 minutes
Closing Statements:
Soft Power Closing - You may use counter arguments from the debate	Michael Garcia	2 minutes
Hard Power Closing - You may use counter arguments from the debate	Rachel Murgo	2 minutes

3. Remember your case-study was DUE on Friday.  Your grade will be based on your research, development of an argument, evidence to support your claims/arguments, analysis of content and the ability to make critical connections. Your case-study will count as 50% of your grade as you need to create a Google doc that represents research, hard power or soft power approach/connections, and your ability to support the debate question.  Please be sure to examine and review the Case Study Rubric. If you have any questions, then please email or ask me immediately!

4. Debate Format - Please double-check that you all have successfully completed the Google Spreadsheet on WHO is responsible for what part of the debate so that everyone has a very clear idea of what responsibilities are their own in this debate. 

5. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:

1. How do you think you did on the Taliban Debate?  This is your last chance to plead your case and win over points.   Your case-study will count as 50% of your FINAL GRADE and your debate presence and skills count for 50% of your Project Grade for this Taliban Debate Project.   Please be sure to examine and review the Case Study Rubric. If you have any questions, then please email or ask me immediately!