Day 81 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-What conditions provided for the encouragement of the Alien and Sedition Acts? 
-What potential for abuse was their with the Alien and Sedition Acts?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: George Washington's Legacy, John Adam's Legacy, Alien and Sedition Acts

1. We will finish our study of George Washington Presidency today with the focus on Washington D.C. initial design thanks to a backroom deal, GW's foreign affairs, and GW's legacy using the following resources to help engage your understanding of our first President of the United States of America.

-The George Washington Packet - questions, concerns, curiosities?
-The Judiciary Act of 1789 + The Federal Judiciary System today
-The Cabinet
-Hamilton vs. Jefferson
-First Bank of the United States
-Foreign Policy dispute  - Citizen Genet
-The Foundation of Washington D.C. being built
-The First Political Parties
-The Whiskey Rebellion
-We will watch the History Channel's The Presidents

2. More 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. GW Video by a noted historian Richard Brookhiser:
 


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

 


5. We will very quickly explore and learn about the warnings George Washington had for future presidents and leader of our nation by analyzing a shortcut from The Heritage Foundation on George Washington's Farewell Address. 

Primary Source Documents/Excerpts:
President Washington's Farewell Address.
Fill out EACH graphic organizer below
GW Farewell Address (abridged)
GW Graphic Organizer 1
GW Graphic Organizer 2

GW Graphic Organizer 3

GW Graphic Organizer 4

6. We will introduce our second President of the United States with some excerpts from "Life in Brief: John Adams", and then students will turn and talk with a partner based of the 2-COLUMN NOTES based off guided topics BELOW:

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

7. Did anybody have any concerns reviewing the John Adams Packet and The Sedition Act Excerpt (Just read pages 5 & 6). Today we will begin the John Adams Presidency video questions. 

Homework:

1. Binder Checks are happening by 5:00 PM tonight!!!

2. We will investigate the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the United States of America using the Thomas Jefferson Packet.  Please review pages 1 & 2 of the TJ Packet and complete the questions on pages 3 & 4 using Chapter 6 - Section 3 Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course pages 197-201 in your textbook.  We will use the History Channel video in class tomorrow to complete the questions on pages 5-7 in the TJ packet.

TJ Resources: 
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

3. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 7 days away (period 2) and 9 days away for (Periods 5 & 6).  You should continue reviewing this study guide and decide what you know and what needs some serious review.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Herbert Hoover, Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Great Crash

1. Students will write their Silent Conversations today using the DBQ on The Great Depression and FDR effectiveness and answer the question: How effective were these federal govenment responses? 

2. The New Deal and FDR slideshow - We left off on Slide #21

3. Effectiveness of the New Deal? U.S. History Organization

4.  DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation on Friday

5. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies (Tough to listen too because it's long, but he does criticize the US government).

Homework:
1. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. That means ONLY 1 day away!!!

2. Binder Checks are happening by 5:00 PM tonight!

3. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 7 days away! You should continue reviewing this study guide and decide what you know and what needs some serious review.

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?
5. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. We are in the Library for Day 2 to executed which are your 3 countries from Your Topics for the Final Exam Digital Story Telling Projects, which is 20% of your TOTAL GRADE for International Studies.

2. Please continue planning, researching, organizing in a working outline what you need to complete for this FINAL PROJECT.  Please ensure you have a VERY CLEAR understanding of the 4 files you need to complete on the TO-DO-LIST for your Digital Story Telling Final Exam Project on National Security.
-National Security Google Folder
-Project and procedures
-Rubric
-Chicago Style Citation Tips

3. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine 
Maps of Jerusalem 
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. Please continue researching, organizing, and planning your working outlines for your Region of Study for on the National Security Project for the Final Exam, which is DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st, or 9 days away!

Day 80 - Monday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, George Washington's Legacy

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

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. GW Video by a noted historian:
 


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

 


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

GW Graphic Organizer 3

GW Graphic Organizer 4

Homework:

1. Please read "Life in Brief: John Adams", and then READ and MAKE 2-COLUMN NOTES based off guided topics BELOW from John Adams Packet (do NOT answer the questions on page 4 - we will do this in class during a video), and The Sedition Act Excerpt (Just read pages 5 & 6).

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

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

2. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 9 days away (period 2) and 11 days away for (Periods 5 & 6). Begin reviewing and decide what you know and what needs some serious review.

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Herbert Hoover, Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Great Crash

1. The Great Depression Impact:


2. The New Deal and FDR slideshow - Slideshare

3. Effectiveness of the New Deal? U.S. History Organization

4.  DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation on Friday

5. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies (Tough to listen too because it's long, but he does criticize the US government).

Homework:
1. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. That means ONLY 2 days away!!!

2. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 9 days away! Review and figure out what you know and what you don't know so you can study appropriately for this exam.

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?
5. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. We are in the Library for Day 1 to execute picking your 3 countries from Your Topics for the Final Exam Digital Story Telling Projects

2. Continue planning, researching, organizing in a working outline what you need to complete for this FINAL PROJECT.  Please ensure you have a VERY CLEAR understanding of your TO-DO-LIST for your Digital Story Telling Final Exam Project on National Security across the globe.
-National Security Google Folder
-Project and procedures
-Rubric
-Chicago Style Citation Tips

3. Israel and Palestine Explained Movie


3. Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. In-depth study of Afghanistan War

4. Casualties in Afghanistan

5. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


6. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?

7. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.

8. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine 
Maps of Jerusalem 
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. Please continue working on RESEARCHING your Region of Study for your National Security Project for the Final Exam, which is exactly 12 days away!

Day 79 - Friday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, George Washington's Legacy

1.  Wrap-up of the US Constitution with a QUIZ!

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

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

4. GW Video by a noted historian:
 


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

 


6. The 2016 Presidential Candidates:
-Today's Presidential Candidates - From Rolling Stones Online Magazine

Homework:

1. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 11 days away (period 2) and 13 days away for (Periods 5 & 6). Begin reviewing and decide what you know and what needs some serious review.

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Herbert Hoover, Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Great Crash

1. Mr. Parkin's Slideshow on The Great Depression

2. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

3. Additionally slideshows and videos on the Great Depression:

Causes and Effect of the Great Depression

The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Please review documents #1-9 and your Document Analysis sheets on the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation on Friday, so be prepared for this to count as a Test Grade.

1. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. 

2. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 11 days away! Review and figure out what you know and what you don't know so you can study appropriately for this exam.

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?
5. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

2. Israel and Palestine Explained Movie


3. Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. In-depth study of Afghanistan War

4. Casualties in Afghanistan

5. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


6. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?

7. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.

8. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine 
Maps of Jerusalem 
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. Please continue working on RESEARCHING your Region of Study for your National Security Project for the Final Exam, which is exactly 14 days away!

Day 78 - Thursday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What do we want from Government?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1.  A digital story on the U.S. Constitution will continue to be presented TODAY in the following order:
Article I - Done
Article II - Done
Article III - Done
Articles IV - VII (except period 6) - Done
Amendments 1-4 - Done
Amendments 5-10 - Done
Amendments 11-19 - Done
Amendments 20-27

2. Wrap-up of the US Constitution

3. The George Washington Packet - questions, concerns, curiosities?

4. The 2016 Presidential Candidates:
-Today's Presidential Candidates - From Rolling Stones Online Magazine

Homework:

1. None!

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Herbert Hoover, Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Great Crash

1. Mr. Parkin's Slideshow on The Great Depression

2. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

3. Additionally slideshows and videos on the Great Depression:

Causes and Effect of the Great Depression

The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Please review documents #1-9 and your Document Analysis sheets on the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation on Friday, so be prepared for this to count as a Test Grade.

2. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. 

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?
5. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. We finalize our evaluation of the jigsaw and conversations from yesterday on the article titled The Middle East and the West, from the 5-part series displayed on National Public Radio and updated in December 2015. We will focus on a jigsaw activity that requires each small group to utilize it's 2-column notes and write-about summaries to teach the other groups about their topic and to engage in mutually shared ideas.
Group A (Phil and Nevin) - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - (Kevin and Minji) - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - (Kerri and Natasha) - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - (Lauren, Annie, and Evan) - The Clash with Islam

2. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

3. Israel and Palestine Explained Movie


4. Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. In-depth study of Afghanistan War

5. Casualties in Afghanistan

6. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


7. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?

8. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.

9. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine 
Maps of Jerusalem 
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. Please continue working on RESEARCHING your Region of Study for your National Security Project for the Final Exam.

Day 77 - Wednesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What do we want from Government?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1.  A digital story on the U.S. Constitution will continue to be presented TODAY in the following order:
Article I - Done
Article II - Done
Article III - Done
Articles IV - VII (except period 6) - Done
Amendments 1-4 - 1/2 Done
Amendments 5-10
Amendments 11-19
Amendments 20-27

2. The 2016 Presidential Candidates:
-Today's Presidential Candidates - From Rolling Stones Online Magazine

Homework:

1. Using The George Washington Packet please complete Pages 8-11 tonight for homework if you have not already done so. This will cover Chapter 6 - Sections 1 & 2 from George Washington's Presidency. The entire packet is DUE on Google Classroom by 7:30 AM Thursday, January 7, 2016.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Herbert Hoover, Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Great Crash

1. Mr. Parkin's Slideshow on The Great Depression

2. The Great Depression: A Struggle to Survive highlights and the main points - SHARE using the Turn and Talk strategy session with partners and then summarize using the Write-Around strategy from the written prompt (on the board) regarding the article above on A Struggle to Survive.

3. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

4. Additionally slideshows and videos on the Great Depression:

Causes and Effect of the Great Depression

The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Please finish reviewing documents #5-9 and then complete the Document Analysis sheets from documents #5-9 of the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation later in the week on Thursday or Friday based off these documents.

2. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. 

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?
5. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. We will evaluate the Write-Around Summarizing Activity from yesterday's reading homework/2-column notes from the article titled The Middle East and the West, from the 5-part series displayed on National Public Radio and updated in December 2015. We will focus on a jigsaw activity that requires each small group to utilize it's 2-column notes and write-about summaries to teach the other groups about their topic and to engage in mutually shared ideas.
Group A (Phil and Nevin) - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - (Kevin and Minji) - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - (Kerri and Natasha) - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - (Lauren, Annie, and Evan) - The Clash with Islam

2. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

3. Israel and Palestine Explained Movie


4. Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. In-depth study of Afghanistan War

5. Casualties in Afghanistan

6. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


7. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?

8. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.

9. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine 
Maps of Jerusalem 
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. Please continue working on RESEARCHING your Region of Study for your National Security Project for the Final Exam.

Day 76 - Tuesday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1.  A digital story on the U.S. Constitution is due TODAY and we will watch in the following order
Article I - Done
Article II - Done
Article III
Articles IV - VII (except period 6)
Amendments 1-4
Amendments 5-10
Amendments 11-19
Amendments 20-27

2. Building a resume
-Today's Presidential Candidates
-A Presidential Resume Example

Homework:

1. Please download The George Washington Packet. 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.

2. Due by Wednesday - 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.

3. Pages 7-End of the Packet are DUE by Thursday, January 7th

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Herbert Hoover, Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Great Crash

1. Mr. Parkin's Slideshow on The Great Depression - PLEASE download and save in your binder. Also, here is a list of the Great Depression Causes and another on the Causes of the Great Depression.

2. The Great Depression: A Struggle to Survive highlights and the main points? Plus, let's share our completed questions 1-3 on the last page.

3. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

4. Additionally slideshows and videos on the Great Depression:

Causes and Effect of the Great Depression

The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Please read the directions, review the Documents 1-4 and then complete the Document Analysis sheets from #1-4 of the DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation later in the week on Thursday or Friday based off these documents.

2. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. 

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. We will finish (46:45) watching A PBS special titled "The Road to 9/11" when you get back from the break, so the questions on The Road to 9/11 Handout with key terms and questions will not be due until Monday, January 4th. Get started on your region study for Terrorism and National Security.

2. Jigsaw Activity with all the groups sharing their ideas, 2-column chart notes, and summarizing the article titled The Middle East and the West, a National Public Radio, 5-part series, updated in December 2015.
Group A (Phil and Nevin) - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - (Kevin and Minji) - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - (Kerri and Natasha) - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - (Lauren, Annie, and Evan) - The Clash with Islam

3. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

4. Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. In-depth study of Afghanistan War

5. Casualties in Afghanistan

6. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan


5. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?

6. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.

7. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine 
Maps of Jerusalem 
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. Take a look at and review the Israeli Palestinian Conflict Slideshow from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A History teacher in Doylestown, PA 

2. Please answer the following Essential Questions - 

• What is the history behind the Israeli‐Palestinian Conflict?

• What impact did European colonialism have on the Israeli‐Palestinian Conflict?

• What are the major events of the Israeli‐Palestinian Conflict?

• What attempts at peace have been made?
• In your opinion, what is the most unresolved issue and why?
• What should we do with the land?

Day 75 - Monday and a New Year

Happy 2016 and a New Year!!!

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-What does it mean to be an "American"?
-What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
-Is the U.S. Constitution a living document? If so, how is it a living document?
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?

Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Articles, Liberties, Citizenship, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers, digital story-telling, writing out scripts.

1.  A digital story on the U.S. Constitution is due TODAY and we will watch in the following order
Article I
Article II
Article III
Articles IV - VII (except period 6)
Amendments 1-4
Amendments 5-10
Amendments 11-19
Amendments 20-27

Homework:

1. Please download The George Washington Packet. 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.

2. Due by Wednesday - 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.

3. Pages 7-End of the Packet are DUE by Thursday, January 7th

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?

Themes: Herbert Hoover, Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, The Great Crash

1. On Wednesday before the break you were asked to pick ONE theme that you REALLY want to learn more about.  Once you pick that ONE topic, do some basic research using Chapter 22 AND Digital History and produce a PIE paragraph on your subject - It should include a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT and at least 6 sentences that have supportive and credible evidence to support your thesis statement. Let's talk about how that went down from Mr. Parkin's perspective

2. Mr. Parkin's Slideshow on The Great Depression - PLEASE download and save in your binder. Also, here is a list of the Great Depression Causes

3. Please review the Timeline of the Great Depression from PBS.org

4. Digital Database investigation of the Causes of the Great Depression?

5. Causes and Effect of the Great Depression

6. The Great Depression Movie

Homework:
1. Please read The Great Depression: A Struggle to Survive and then highlight the most important aspects that highlight the main points and write them in the margins.  I am looking for what you might include on a 2-column chart LEFT-HAND SIDE so it should not be one-worded main ideas, but more like mini-thesis's statements.  Once you have completed the Main Idea concepts in the margins, then complete questions 1-3 on the last page.

2. Your NEW project will be reviewed this week and executed later this week - Review of the expectations of the Digital Storytelling Project and the Digital Storytelling Rubric.

3. Digital Story Sample from Youtube on the Great Depression:

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. Should Europe and the United States accept more refugees from the Middle East and Africa? 

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. We will finish (27:35) watching A PBS special titled "The Road to 9/11" when you get back from the break, so the questions on The Road to 9/11 Handout with key terms and questions will not be due until Monday, January 4th. Get started on your region study for Terrorism and National Security.

2. From the article on "Why Are They So Angry with Us?" let's review your summaries and was there anything that you want to highlight or discuss from this article?

3. Going back to 1948 and the creation of Israel. The last 67 years have really escalated the anger the Middle East has toward The West. Use this slideshow to help build an understanding of this turning point in the 20th Century conflict.

Israeli Palestinian Conflict Student Version from Mr. Nick Allgyer - A teachers at Doylestown, PA

4. A brief history of Afghanistan Slideshow

5. History of the Middle East - A brief lesson and teaching moment and then let's review the resources:
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015

6. Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.

7. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine 
Maps of Jerusalem 
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism

Homework:
1. Please read, review maps and biographies, and listen to the podcasts on your assigned task on The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015. We will complete the same jigsaw activity tomorrow using this 5-part series.
Group A (Phil and Nevin) - The Crusades & The Rise of the Ottomans
Group B - (Kevin and Minji) - Carving up the region - meaning imperialism & World War I and it's Aftermath
Group C - (Kerri and Natasha) - The Rise of the U.S. in the Middle East
Group D - (Lauren, Annie, and Evan) - The Clash with Islam