Day 90 - Tuesday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: Thomas Jefferson's legacy, James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Semester II Student learning and writing goals
-Create realistic goals on where you can improve and what you want to accomplish. I need to be able to read these so I can try to do my best to help you succeed. Please post to Google Classroom and I will not share these with anyone else.

2.  Who was James Madison?  The James Madison Packet, please read page 1 regarding a brief biography of James Madison and turn and talk to a partner regarding James Madison.
-What are 3 takeaways from this biography?

3. The class will be split into two major groups - Group A & Group B:
Donald Hickey Perspective - Group A
Andrew Lambert Perspective - Group B
*Activity - While in groups split again into partners.  Each partner will read one paragraph out loud, while the other partner listens. The read is just reading, however the listener is writing down anything they belief is significant - key people, terms, questions they may have about the event/topic.  After each paragraph the pair (reader and documented note-taker) should discuss the key aspects and summarize of information they just read/listened too. Then you and your partner should switch roles on an off every paragraph. There are a total of 10 paragraphs in BOTH articles, so everyone should read 5 and write notes on 5. We will take the last 5-10 minutes of class to have a class-wide discussion and our focus will be on perspective and key takeaways from the War of 1812.

4. I will ask you to download the Video Quiz - Use Electronic or print out for tomorrow as a Paper copy!  Let's review a couple basics about the War of 1812 and what you learned from using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion? (We will watch the first 4 episodes (Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV) tomorrow in class.

5. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 


Homework:

1. War of 1812 overview - Please read and provide a brief outline and then complete a 3-2-1 analysis so you get the major "So-What" factor.  Please make sure you poke around and investigate the website as well. There is a terrific timeline, lots of maps, and primary source concepts.

2.  I will ask you to download the Video Quiz - Use Electronic or print out for tomorrow as a Paper copy!

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Did the United States foreign policy during the 1930's help promote World War II? 
-Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II?
-Should the United States sell arms to other nations?
-Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers?
-Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?
-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

Themes: Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII, Maps of WWII

1. Semester II Student learning and writing goals
-Create realistic goals on where you can improve and what you want to accomplish. I need to be able to read these so I can try to do my best to help you succeed. Please post to Google Classroom and I will not share these with anyone else.

2. What were the major causes of World War II?  
-As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II
-Causes of World War II - read with a partner and write down your thoughts, key ideas, and reaction.
*Evaluation: Which cause of WWII was most important and why?
-Maps of World War II
-Summary of WWII

3. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?
-American Foreign Policy from 1920 - 1941 slideshow - please download to your device and be able to take some notes.

4. Tomorrow we will successfully complete a Gallery Walk of your ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

5. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. Please go on the Internet and find ONE political cartoon (Here is a Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE) that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me today! It needs to be printed up! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!

2. Please complete this entire World War II packet by Friday. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete the whole packet which includes identify key people/terms, creating student timelines, and understanding America's role in World War II.  Do NOT wait until the last minute!

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?
2. How will you succeed in my class?
3. What is history?

Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

1. Reminder about getting your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi reviewed by you and your parent and then get the last page signed by you and your parent. Your QUOTE ACTIVITY is due by Thursday. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight and tomorrow...
One of my favorite quotes from "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan
***My advice for your quotes is to go find a meaningful quote. Don't just google any quote, find one that hits your core values and what you stand for; one you truly believe in. Remember be artistic and courageous with these and put them on poster paper/construction paper that is big enough for us to see in class.  We are going to hang these up Thursday in class. There will be prizes given out for most artistic and best quote. Be prepared to share your quote with your classmates.
 Quote Activity.

2. Share 3 things from home that make you who you are and anything you want to share from your Snapshot portfolio you completed?

3. What is International Studies mean?  Use The People's History or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Due by Thursday morning please!

4. What do you all want to study? Based off this list, what do you want to study.

5. Humans and Humans - The accelerated rate of history from 1945-Present day (well closer to 2007).

Homework:
1. Please print up, think about what really matters to you, and execute a well-designed and thoughtful quote  Quote Activity before Wednesday's class period.

2. Please get your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi sheet signed by your parents or guardians on the last page

3. What is International Studies mean?  Use the links below or an informed Google Search and form a timeline of major foreign policy/international events from 1945 - Present day. Your list should include at least 25 key events.  Due by Thursday morning please!

Day 89 - Monday

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

-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Was the War of 1812 a "second American Revolution"?

Themes: Thomas Jefferson's legacy, James Madison's Presidency, Legacy of the War of 1812

1. Reflections from the History I MID-TERM REVIEW.

2. Semester I recap and reflections. Student writing goals and writing goals.

3. What does the second half of the year have in store for us?

4.  Who was James Madison?  The James Madison Packet will help us understand and the Presidential Video from the History Channel.

5.  I will ask you to download the Video Quiz - Use Electronic or print out tomorrow as a Paper copy!  Let's review a couple basics about the War of 1812 and what you learned from using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion?

6. War of 1812 Resources:
War of 1812 - PBS - American Perspective
British Perspective
Classroom version of War of 1812
War of 1812 Primary Sources - National Archives

 


Homework:

1. War of 1812 overview - Please read and provide a 3-2-1 analysis 
American Perspective - Group A
British Perspective - Group B

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:

Themes: Causes of WWII, Major Participants of WWII, America's foreign policy at the start of

1. Research using the BHS Library Databases and utilize the textbook Chapter 24 - page 732-741 to answer the 2 questions below:
a. What were the major causes of World War II?  
b. How did America respond in the early 1930's-mid-1930's? Meaning, what was our foreign policy plan in the 1930's to what Germans and the Japanese were during in Europe and Asia?

2. As a class we will discuss and comprehend the MAJOR CAUSES of World War II

3. Thursday we will successfully complete a Gallery Walk of your ONE political cartoon that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me tonight and tomorrow you must have a printed up hard copy! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!
Things to look for:
Themes?
Cause?
Personnel?
Symbolism?
Caption messages/ A Hook?
Perspective?
Why was the document created?
Questions raised?
Whose perspective is NOT shown?

8. WWII artwork from the Spanish Civil War

Homework:
1. Please go on the Internet and find ONE political cartoon (Here is a Google Spreadsheet to document what Political Cartoon you find so that NOBODY PICKS THE SAME ONE) that depicts the causes of World War II or the spirit of American's foreign policy in the 1930's and everyone will walk the gallery and analyze the different pieces of cartoons.  Be ready to share it with your classmates and me today! It needs to be printed up! Everyone must have a HARD COPY of their political cartoon!

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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
1. What does international studies mean?
2. How will you succeed in my class?
3. What is history?

Themes: PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social)

 My blog should be the first thing you check when you come to class because you can access files, videos, links, and your homework on a daily basis. Additionally, the blog should be a helpful and educational resource for you when you check out the blogs or websites linked on the right hand side or even links/videos I post of content we are currently studying in class. We need to sign you all up for Google Classroom as well. I use it weekly to collect work from all of you!

*Helpful hint - You can sign up for my blog so that every time I post, you will get an update in your email.

1. We will review some of your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi quickly - Contact, Expectations, Course Description.

2. You guys will be THINKING about quotes tonight...
One of my favorite quotes from this Summer..."The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan

My advice for your quotes is to go find a meaningful quote. Don't just google any quote, find one that hits your core values and what you stand for; one you truly believe in. Remember be artistic and courageous with these and put them on poster paper/construction paper that is big enough for us to see in class.  We are going to hang these up Thursday in class. There will be prizes given out for most artistic and best quote. Be prepared to share your quote with your classmates.

3. Please print up and complete the Quote Activity before Wednesday's class period.

4. What is International Studies mean? What do you all want to study?

Homework:
1. Please complete the Student Snapshot Activity AND bring in 3 things from home that represent who you are or what you are all about. Consider it show and tell for Day 2 as we all get to know one another a little better. It could be family heritage, traditions, hobbies, interest, or anything that represents you.

2. Please print up, think about what really matters to you, and execute a well-designed and thoughtful quote  Quote Activity before Wednesday's class period.

3. Please get your International Studies - Expectations and Syllabi sheet signed by your parents or guardians on the last page

4. Here are great International Studies links we will begin to explore and utilize for the class.
    A. Please make sure you copy and paste into your electronic notebook or bookmark on your IPAD/google docs/Evernote so that you can preserve these for later research and projects.

http://csis.org/
http://www.isanet.org/
http://www.internationalrelations.house.gov/
http://www.fpif.org/
http://www.drudgereport.com/
http://www.cbsnews.com/
http://www.foxnews.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/
http://newsweek.com/
http://www.cnn.world.com/

Days 85-88 - Midterm Exams

Here is the Midterm Exam Schedule:

BHS 2016 MID-YEAR EXAM SCHEDULE

Tuesday 1/19      

1st Period Exam          9:15 – 10:45

               2nd Period Exam        10:55 – 12:25    Bus Pick-up at 12:30

                Make-up Exam          1:00 –   2:00

Wednesday 1/20     

3rd Period Exam         9:15 – 10:45

               4th Period Exam        10:55 – 12:25    Bus Pick-up at 12:30

                Make-up Exam          1:00 –   2:00

Thursday 1/21       

5th Period Exam         9:15 – 10:45

               6th Period Exam        10:55 – 12:25    Bus Pick-up at 12:30

                Make-up Exam          1:00 –   2:00

Friday 1/22 

7th Period Exam          9:15 – 10:45    Bus Pick-up at 11:00

               Make-up Exam        11:00 – 12:30    

Day 84 - Friday and the last full day before Mid-Term Exams...GOOD LUCK!

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 investigate the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the United States of America using the Thomas Jefferson Packet and Chapter 6 - Section 3 Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course pages 197-201 in your textbook.

2. 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. We will review for the mid-term exam. 

Homework:

1. You will be able to use a 3x5 index card to support you on your mid-term exam. Here is the US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 4 days away (period 2) and 6 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. We will review in groups the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE.

2. The Effectiveness of the New Deal? U.S. History Organization

Homework:
1. You may use a 3x5 index card to support your study and understanding on the mid-term exam. Here is the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 4 days away! You should continue reviewing this study guide and decide what you know and what needs some serious review. Come to school tomorrow with ANY questions you have!

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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 5 and your last designated day to executed your Final Exam Digital Story Telling Projects, which is 20% of your TOTAL GRADE for International Studies.

2. Please finalize your working outlines, research, and organize your scripts to complete all the necessary steps 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. You have zero days left in the BHS library so at home you need to make sure you finalize your researching, organize an effective script (make sure to include an introduction and conclusion), and finalize your image and primary source collection over the long weekend for your Region of Study on the National Security Project for the Final Exam, which is DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st by 7:30 AM.

Day 83 - Thursday

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 introduce our second President of the United States using The Presidents from the History Channel, 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?

2. Did anybody have any concerns reviewing the John Adams Packet and The Sedition Act Excerpt (Just read pages 5 & 6).

3. 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 and Chapter 6 - Section 3 Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course pages 197-201 in your textbook.

4. 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

Homework:

1. You were assigned groups based of the US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE. Overall your class has been divided into 5 groups and you will become experts on your assigned Chapter so that we can complete a jigsaw activity tomorrow in class. This is studying for the Mid-term Exam and will be one of the most helpful reviews we do before your exam.

2. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 5 days away (period 2) and 7 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. Were all binders UPDATED last night? You will be assigned a group whose job is to become an expert on the Chapter you will be assigned in order to help your peers learn about the particular topics on the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE.

2. Franklin D. Roosevelt video and video questions on your The Great Depression and New Deal Packet's last 2 pages will be examined in class today.

3. Let's evaluate the Effectiveness of the New Deal? U.S. History Organization

4. 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. You will be assigned a group in class that should reflect an expert on a particular Chapter on the US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE so that we can complete a jigsaw activity tomorrow in class. This is studying for the Mid-term Exam and will be one of the most helpful reviews we do before your exam.

2. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 5 days away! You should continue reviewing this study guide and decide what you know and what needs some serious review. Come to school tomorrow with ANY questions you have!

_____________________________________________________

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 4 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. You only have 1 day left in the BHS library so please continue researching, organizing, and planning your working outlines on Friday AND over the weekend for your Region of Study on the National Security Project for the Final Exam, which is DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st, only 7 days away!

Day 82 - Wednesday

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. A very quick wrap-up of the George Washington Presidency.
-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. 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

3. 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.

8. 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 and Chapter 6 - Section 3 Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course pages 197-201 in your textbook.

9. 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

Homework:

1. You will be assigned groups based of the Study Guide. Overall your class has been divided into 5 groups and you will become experts on your assigned Chapter so that we can complete a jigsaw activity tomorrow in class. This is studying for the Mid-term Exam and will be one of the most helpful reviews we do before your exam.

2. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 6 days away (period 2) and 8 days away for (Periods 5 & 6).  You should continue reviewing this study guide 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 and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. That means ONLY 1 day away!!!

2. 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? 

3. The New Deal and FDR slideshow - We completed this over the last two days

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

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. You will be assigned a group in class that will reflect your assigned Chapter on the review guide so that we can complete a jigsaw activity tomorrow in class. This is studying for the Mid-term Exam and will be one of the most helpful reviews we do before your exam.

2. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 6 days away! You should continue reviewing this study guide and decide what you know and what needs some serious review. Come to school tomorrow with ANY questions you have!

_____________________________________________________

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 3 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. You only have 2 more days in the BHS library so 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 8 days away!