Day 112 - Tuesday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?
-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, Bank Wars

1. Andrew Jackson Presidency Video and the next 4 presidents (Martin Van Buren, William H. Harrison, John Tyler, and James K. Polk) will be introduced and explored using video questions and The History Channel: The Presidents.
-Period 1 will start from Van Buren
-Period 5 - will start from Van Buren
-Period 6 finished

2. Westward Expansion Overview - Please read and let's discuss the contents and try to define Westward Expansion (page 280-284 in your textbook will help).

3. Manifest Destiny Slideshow

4. John O'Sullivan's The Great Nation of Futurity, 1839

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

Homework:

1. Complete the Map Activity on Westward Expansion packet (pages 4-6) by Wednesday.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. Finish FDR Death - Slideshow 

2. American in the early Cold War Era - Read and we will reflect upon what America looks like Post-WWII.

3. Containment, The Truman Doctrine, The Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift will be quickly reviewed today using textbook pages 811-814 and the following resources:
Containment - 1946 - 1991
The Long Telegram sent to the US State Department - Feb 22, 1946
The Long Telegram - 1946
The Truman Doctrine - 1947
George Marshall - Who and Why?
The Marshall Plan - 1947 and the Shorter Version of the Marshall Plan with Questions

4. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - We will continue to explore the early concepts, events, and key players that participate in the Cold War Era in the 1940's and 1950's.

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

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

Homework:

1. Please write a detailed summary of Struggle over the Berlin Airlift (page 813) and the formation of NATO (page 814).  In your summary, please include were these U.S. and Soviet actions, and what were the reactions by the other superpower, and what were the effects of each of these events/actions? Finally, which superpower, U.S.A or the Soviet Union was more successful in achieving its aims during the 1945-1949 era? Please state your reasons and explain why.
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Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, 1970's Decade, 1970's TV, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1.Iran-Hostage Crisis
-Slideshow on Iran-Hostage Crisis
-Operation AJAX

2. Jimmy Carter on TV addressing the situation

3. President Carter's Malaise Speech

4. 1970's Resources:

The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html

Homework:
1. Dig up all you can about 1980 please. Compile a comprehensive of trends, fashion, pop culture, and important dates and put them in a detailed and developed digital format. You can make this picture/visual base or whatever you want, but it needs to be complete and finished product.

1980's Links to get you started:
-What happened in the 1980's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.
-History Channel - The 1980's - Cars, The Politics, Cold War and Pop Culture
-1980 Year in Review - Facts and Trivia on 1980.

Day 111 - Monday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
-Should the United States of America have allowed the Native Americans to retain their tribal identity?
-Did Andrew Jackson advance or hold back the cause of democracy?
-Was the Age of Jackson an age of democracy?
-Can the Supreme Court settle moral issues?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, Bank Wars

1. Andrew Jackson Presidency Video and the next 4 presidents (Martin Van Buren, William H. Harrison, John Tyler, and James K. Polk) will be introduced and explored using video questions and The History Channel: The Presidents.
-Period 1 will start from the beginning
-Period 5 - will start from the beginning
-Period 6 will continue with John Tyler 36.00

Homework:

1. Complete the Map Activity on Westward Expansion by Tuesday and the rest of the packet (pages 4-6) by Wednesday.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. Task: Classmates will be perform their LIVE SKIT today on a Cold War Era event on the following topics The Truman Doctrine - 1947, The Marshall Plan - 1947, The Berlin Airlift - 1948-1949, The Domino Theory - 1954 - 1989

2. Videos for the rest of you all to review to gain some understanding of these events and concepts.








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

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

5. FDR Death - Slideshow 

Homework:

1. Go an research how Americans reacted to Franklin D. Roosevelt's death.  You must have at least 3 different resource that illustrate eye witness accounts - this means they could be images, letters, witness from the funeral procession, or video footage, and etc. Be ready to share your accounts in smaller groups, and then have a larger group discussion.  Be ready to create a thesis statement regarding the impact of FDR's death on Americans.
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Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, 1970's Decade, 1970's TV, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1.Boston Desegregation 1974-1988

2. 1970's Resources:

The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html

Homework:
1. Get ready for the birth of Mr. Parkin - 1980 Baby!

Day 110 - Friday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
-Should the United States of America have allowed the Native Americans to retain their tribal identity?
-Did Andrew Jackson advance or hold back the cause of democracy?
-Was the Age of Jackson an age of democracy?
-Can the Supreme Court settle moral issues?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, Bank Wars

1. We will read the verdict on Andrew Jackson.

2. Andrew Jackson Presidency Video and the next 4 presidents (Martin Van Buren, William H. Harrison, John Tyler, and James K. Polk) will be introduced and explored using video questions and The History Channel: The Presidents.

3. Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should  have been be read over and highlighted over the break) Do NOT bombard me with questions, just read it over, understand what the trial is about, who you might be (Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, A Witness and we will assign roles when you get back.

Homework:

1. None, take a deep breathe and many of you did an outstanding job on the Andrew Jackson Trial!
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. Task: Classmates will be divided into four groups that will execute and display a Cold War Era Skit on the following topics The Truman Doctrine - 1947, The Marshall Plan - 1947, The Berlin Airlift - 1948-1949, The Domino Theory - 1954 - 1989

2. Videos for the rest of you all to review to gain some understanding of these events and concepts.








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

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

Homework:

1. Go an research how Americans reacted to Franklin D. Roosevelt's death.  You must have at least 3 different resource that illustrate eye witness accounts - this means they could be images, letters, witness from the funeral procession, or video footage, and etc. Be ready to share your accounts in smaller groups, and then have a larger group discussion.  Be ready to create a thesis statement regarding the impact of FDR's death on Americans.
_____________________________________________________

Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, 1970's Decade, 1970's TV, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1.Boston Desegregation 1974-1988

2. 1970's Resources:

The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html

Homework:
1. Get ready for the birth of Mr. Parkin - 1980 Baby!

Day 109 - Thursday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
-Should the United States of America have allowed the Native Americans to retain their tribal identity?
-Did Andrew Jackson advance or hold back the cause of democracy?
-Was the Age of Jackson an age of democracy?
-Can the Supreme Court settle moral issues?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act.

1. REMINDER - This Andrew Jackson Trial may be one of the most difficult activities you will complete this year in my class. ALL WORK IS DUE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM no later than today at the end of your class period!!!

-Be prepared to give CLOSING STATEMENTS as a lot is at stake here.

***The CLASS (either Period 1, 5, or 6) THAT IMPRESSES Mr. Parkin the MOST will get a PIZZA PARTY!!!

2. Andrew Jackson Resources
-Mrs. Pojer's Trial on Andrew Jackson  - Terrific Links to primary sources on Jackson and the charges.
-Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks - Your MAJOR outline for this Trial Project

--List of Common Objections
-Sustained or Overruled - After an Objection the Judge rules

-The Miller Center - Andrew Jackson's domestic policies/biography/foreign affairs
-The Hermitage Website and Memorial
-Andrew Jackson "Bound for Glory" - A New Yorker Article
-King Andrew and the Bank
-Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons
-The Nullification Crisis - Primary Source
-A large collection of primary sources on Andrew Jackson
-Page 7 - Indian Removal Act Primary Sources
-Trial of Tears - Maps and Perspectives 

3. Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should  have been be read over and highlighted over the break) Do NOT bombard me with questions, just read it over, understand what the trial is about, who you might be (Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, A Witness and we will assign roles when you get back.

Homework:

1. None, take a deep breathe and many of you did an outstanding job!
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. Task: Classmates will be divided into four groups you will play an impromptu skit to display their knowledge and the role of the United States on these two plans.
-Here are the rules:
A. Everyone MUST play a role and participate
B. Facts, Evidence, Primary Sources AND VISUALS must ALL be used to support your skit.
C. You must have a plot that creates suspense
D. Don't leave your audience confused - Clarity is a very important.
E. You should have a hero and a central dilemma
F. Your skit must be 3-4 minutes in length and must be LIVE in front of the audience.
G. Due TODAY BY THE END OF CLASS - The Script -
----BUT the Execution of the Live Skit will be Friday.

2. The Truman Doctrine - 1947

The Marshall Plan - 1947
The Berlin Airlift - 1948-1949
The Domino Theory - 1954 - 1989

3.








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

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

Homework:

1.  Please make sure you skit has been shared with me as an EDITOR. You need to be able to come to class and BE PREPARED! You will NOT BE ABLE TO USE A DEVICE or read of anything! You need to master the material for your topic and illustrate your expertise through a live skit.
_____________________________________________________

Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, 1970's Decade, 1970's TV, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1. We will finish the last couple minutes of Star Wars: A New Hope - 1977 -

***As you watch please fill out the Movie Response Form

2. What are the patterns of the 1970's in TV, Film, Reality of the decade in America?

3. Iran-Hostage Crisis
-Slideshow on Iran-Hostage Crisis
-Operation AJAX

4. Jimmy Carter on TV addressing the situation

4. 1970's Resources:

The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html

Homework:
1. Submit Star Wars Reflection. What historical themes can you pull out of Star Wars? How does this Sci-Fi set the bar for other sci-fi movies? What aspects of the movie can you relate to the 1970's era and pop culture trends?

Day 108 - Wednesday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
-Should the United States of America have allowed the Native Americans to retain their tribal identity?
-Did Andrew Jackson advance or hold back the cause of democracy?
-Was the Age of Jackson an age of democracy?
-Can the Supreme Court settle moral issues?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act.

1. REMINDER - This Andrew Jackson Trial may be one of the most difficult activities you will complete this year in my class. ALL WORK IS DUE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!

-Be prepared to give CROSS-EXAMINATION Questioning on Wednesday.  Moreover, make sure the ENTIRE TEAM can prepare for CLOSING STATEMENTS as a lot is at stake here.

-Be prepared to play your role-player (Lawyers and Witness) parts with expertise, professionalism, and make this trial come alive in class.
***The CLASS (either Period 1, 5, or 6) THAT IMPRESSES Mr. Parkin the MOST will get a PIZZA PARTY!!!

2. Andrew Jackson Resources
-Mrs. Pojer's Trial on Andrew Jackson  - Terrific Links to primary sources on Jackson and the charges.
-Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks - Your MAJOR outline for this Trial Project

--List of Common Objections
-Sustained or Overruled - After an Objection the Judge rules

-The Miller Center - Andrew Jackson's domestic policies/biography/foreign affairs
-The Hermitage Website and Memorial
-Andrew Jackson "Bound for Glory" - A New Yorker Article
-King Andrew and the Bank
-Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons
-The Nullification Crisis - Primary Source
-A large collection of primary sources on Andrew Jackson
-Page 7 - Indian Removal Act Primary Sources
-Trial of Tears - Maps and Perspectives 

3. Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should  have been be read over and highlighted over the break) Do NOT bombard me with questions, just read it over, understand what the trial is about, who you might be (Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, A Witness and we will assign roles when you get back.

Homework:

1. Please prepare for your CLOSING STATEMENTS - NO MORE EVIDENCE/EXHIBITS can be uploaded to the Google Docs as of Tuesday's end of class period...remember we are sharing evidence with each team.
Keys to Success on your Closing Statement:
--Be an expert as a lawyer - this means dig deeper on the subject you are defending/attacking, or your eyewitness testimony
-Be very clear and persuasive
-This is your last impression, make it count and play the part to be memorable!
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 70 this year!

2. Capitalist versus Communist Nations:

3. The Truman Doctrine - 1947
The Marshall Plan - 1947
The Berlin Airlift - 1948-1949
The Domino Theory - 1954 - 1989

4. Task: Classmates will be divided into four groups you will play an impromptu skit to display their knowledge and the role of the United States on these two plans.
-Here are the rules:
A. Everyone MUST play a role and participate
B. Facts, Evidence, Primary Sources AND VISUALS must ALL be used to support your skit.
C. You must have a plot that creates suspense
D. Don't leave your audience confused - Clarity is a very important.
E. You should have a hero and a central dilemma
F. Your skit must be 3-4 minutes in length and must be LIVE in front of the audience.
G. Due tomorrow - The Script - BUT the Execution of the Live Skit will be Friday.










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

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

Homework:

1.  Please make sure you skit is scripted and organized. You need to be able to come to class and practice it.  You will NOT BE ABLE TO USE A DEVICE or read of anything! You need to master the material for your topic and illustrate your expertise through a live skit.
_____________________________________________________

Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, 1970's Decade, 1970's TV, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1. Star Wars: A New Hope - 1977 - We will play selected scenes today and tomorrow during long period.

***As you watch please fill out the Movie Response Form

2. 1970's Resources:

The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html

Homework:
1. What historical themes can you pull out of Star Wars? How does this Sci-Fi set the bar for other sci-fi movies? What aspects of the movie can you relate to the 1970's era and pop culture trends?

Day 107 - Tuesday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
-Should the United States of America have allowed the Native Americans to retain their tribal identity?
-Did Andrew Jackson advance or hold back the cause of democracy?
-Was the Age of Jackson an age of democracy?
-Can the Supreme Court settle moral issues?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act.

1. REMINDER - This Andrew Jackson Trial may be one of the most difficult activities you will complete this year in my class. ALL WORK IS DUE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!

-Be prepared to give CROSS-EXAMINATION Questioning on Wednesday.  Be prepared to play your role-player (Lawyers and Witness) parts with expertise, professionalism, and make this trial come alive in class.
***The CLASS (either Period 1, 5, or 6) THAT IMPRESSES Mr. Parkin the MOST will get a PIZZA PARTY!!!

2. Andrew Jackson Resources
-Mrs. Pojer's Trial on Andrew Jackson  - Terrific Links to primary sources on Jackson and the charges.
-Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks - Your MAJOR outline for this Trial Project

--List of Common Objections
-Sustained or Overruled - After an Objection the Judge rules

-The Miller Center - Andrew Jackson's domestic policies/biography/foreign affairs
-The Hermitage Website and Memorial
-Andrew Jackson "Bound for Glory" - A New Yorker Article
-King Andrew and the Bank
-Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons
-The Nullification Crisis - Primary Source
-A large collection of primary sources on Andrew Jackson
-Page 7 - Indian Removal Act Primary Sources
-Trial of Tears - Maps and Perspectives 

3. Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should  have been be read over and highlighted over the break) Do NOT bombard me with questions, just read it over, understand what the trial is about, who you might be (Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, A Witness and we will assign roles when you get back.

4. An imaginary 5 minute video of Andrew Jackson on Trial - A great short video to help you through the process:


Crash Course History: The Age of Jackson



PBS Documentary on the Good, The Evil and the Presidency of Andrew Jackson

Homework:

1. Please prepare for CROSS-EXAMINATION and your CLOSING STATEMENTS - NOT MORE EVIDENCE/EXHIBITS can be uploaded to the Google Doc we are sharing with each team.
Keys to Success:
--Be an expert as a lawyer or witness (This means dig deeper on the subject you are defending/attacking, or your eyewitness testimony)
-Be very clear on the OBJECTIONS - know Sustained versus Overruled!
-Be able to think on your feet.
___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. The birth of the Cold War
-Winston S. Churchill's "Iron Curtain Speech" March 5th, 1946 and complete the chart


2. The Cold War Slideshow - Please download for your records

3. Documents we will work with today:
The Berlin Potsdam Conference - Political and Economic Principles - 1945
Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain Speech" - 1946
The Truman Doctrine - 1947
The Marshall Plan - 1947

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

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

7. The UN turns 70 this year!

Homework:

1.  Please complete the political cartoon anaylsis on World War II to Cold War: Transitioning to another kind of war page 4.
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Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, 1970's Decade, 1970's TV, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1. We will watch selected scenes of Saturday Night Fever - 1977 -Why did it made Disco popular?
-Disco Playlist
***As you watch please fill out the Movie Response Form

2. Star Wars: A New Hope - 1977 - We will play selected scenes today and tomorrow during long period.

3. 1970's Resources:
The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html

Homework:
1. Disco Playlist What is disco? Why disco music? Why a shift in music in the 1970's? What did disco represent in the 1970's?  Who were the major musical artist of disco music? What instruments did disco use? What was being said in disco songs? Did they represent the decade or not?

2. I want you to complete some research and answer these questions and your own feelings on disco music of the 1970's.  Please write a reflection covering these basic questions and your own thoughts on Disco music. Be certain to cite your sources in Chicago Style Citations.  This is due by Wednesday, March 5th before class and SHOULD BE POSTED on Google Classroom. 

Day 106 - Monday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
-Should the United States of America have allowed the Native Americans to retain their tribal identity?
-Did Andrew Jackson advance or hold back the cause of democracy?
-Was the Age of Jackson an age of democracy?
-Can the Supreme Court settle moral issues?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act.

1. REMINDER - This Andrew Jackson Trial may be one of the most difficult activities you will complete this year in my class. ALL WORK IS DUE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!

-Be prepared to give OPENING STATEMENTS and DIRECT Questioning on Monday.  Be prepared to play your role-player (Lawyers and Witness) parts with expertise, professionalism, and make this trial come alive in class.
***The CLASS (either Period 1, 5, or 6) THAT IMPRESSES Mr. Parkin the MOST will get a PIZZA PARTY!!!

2. Andrew Jackson Resources
-Mrs. Pojer's Trial on Andrew Jackson  - Terrific Links to primary sources on Jackson and the charges.
-Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks - Your MAJOR outline for this Trial Project

--List of Common Objections
-Sustained or Overruled - After an Objection the Judge rules

-The Miller Center - Andrew Jackson's domestic policies/biography/foreign affairs
-The Hermitage Website and Memorial
-Andrew Jackson "Bound for Glory" - A New Yorker Article
-King Andrew and the Bank
-Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons
-The Nullification Crisis - Primary Source
-A large collection of primary sources on Andrew Jackson
-Page 7 - Indian Removal Act Primary Sources
-Trial of Tears - Maps and Perspectives 

3. Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should  have been be read over and highlighted over the break) Do NOT bombard me with questions, just read it over, understand what the trial is about, who you might be (Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, A Witness and we will assign roles when you get back.

4. An imaginary 5 minute video of Andrew Jackson on Trial - A great short video to help you through the process:


Crash Course History: The Age of Jackson



PBS Documentary on the Good, The Evil and the Presidency of Andrew Jackson

Homework:

1. Please prepare for CROSS-EXAMINATION and your CLOSING STATEMENTS
Keys to Success:
--Be an expert as a lawyer or witness (This means dig deeper on the subject you are defending/attacking, or your eyewitness testimony)
-Be very clear on the OBJECTIONS - know Sustained versus Overruled!
-Be able to think on your feet.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-Why did the Allies win World War II? 
-Was World War II justified by its results?
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. Atomic Bomb Debate Rubrics passed back to students

2. The birth of the Cold War
-Winston S. Churchill's "Iron Curtain Speech" March 5th, 1946 and complete the chart

3. The Cold War Slideshow - Please download for your records

4. Documents we will work with today:
The Berlin Potsdam Conference - Political and Economic Principles - 1945
Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain Speech" - 1946
The Truman Doctrine - 1947
The Marshall Plan - 1947

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

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

Homework:

1.  Please read Chapter 26 - Section 1 - Origins of the Cold War - pages 808-814 and complete the first 3 pages on World War II to Cold War: Transitioning to another kind of war.
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Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, 1970's Decade, 1970's TV, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1. Saturday Night Live Skits in the 1970's - Original Cast
Jaws II Parody
Live Word Association
The Shimmer Floor Wax
Samurai Hitman
Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger - The Olympia Restaurant

2. We will watch selected scenes of Saturday Night Fever - Why did it made Disco popular?
-Disco Playlist

3. 1970's Resources:
The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html

Homework:
1. Disco Playlist What is disco? Why disco music? Why a shift in music in the 1970's? What did disco represent in the 1970's?  Who were the major musical artist of disco music? What instruments did disco use? What was being said in disco songs? Did they represent the decade or not?

2. I want you to complete some research and answer these questions and your own feelings on disco music of the 1970's.  Please write a reflection covering these basic questions and your own thoughts on Disco music. Be certain to cite your sources in Chicago Style Citations.  This is due by Wednesday, March 5th before class and SHOULD BE POSTED on Google Classroom.