Day 119 - Thursday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:
- How does volunteerism demonstrate civic responsibility?
-How did America utilize it's home-front during World War II?
-How important was the home-front to the United States's victory in World War II? 
-How did World War II serve as catalyst for social change in America?

1. Review homework from Chapter 25 - Questions I gave you from Friday and Monday nights.

2. Students will utilize the following for today's lesson on World War II American Homefront: Which can be split into 4 sections - WAR PRODUCTION, COMMUNICATION, CONTRIBUTIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS. Over the next few days our focus is going to be how the National Government initiated War Productions and then communicated to the American citizen.  Additionally, we will discuss the individual groups that contributed to the war cause and the aftermath of civil rights movements based on major discrimination acts that took place during World War II in America.

Group Categories:
1. Contributions and conservation
2. Communication
3. Women
4. African Americans
5. Mexican-Americans and other minority groups

Please read, analyze, watch, and discuss as a group the following resources - You must use them in chronological order:

   A. American Troops in World War II

   B. America's Home front during World War II - Pages 769-774 AND 796-801

   C.The Smithsonian - Home front Propaganda  - What are the main ideas of the posters use pages 4-9?

   D. Home front Documents - Photographs and Various Documents
- Each group must take ONE photograph and ONE document to analyze.
-How did WWII affect the lives of women and African Americans?
-Explain the meaning of Executive Order 8802?
-How did Executive Order 8802 lay the foundation for the upcoming civil rights movement in the years after WWII?

   E. A series of short video clips on various topics involving Women, Food, Investments, and other subject. Look at the title of the "Playlist" and click on the video that would apply to your subject.



3. If time permits, we will review the World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine:
-Please look at the perspective of the photographer and evaluate ONE PHOTOGRAPH in detail.  You should be looking for the following: What is the theme(s)?, What emotions are seen? What emotions does the photograph want from the viewer?, Why do you think it was created?, What does the document convey about life in World War II at the time it was created?, What questions does the photograph raise for you?

4. U.S. in World War II resources:
World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"
World War II - American at Home - PBS special
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America's Homefront in World War II
World War II - Poster's on the American Homefront
World War II and America's Civil Responsibilities

Homework:

1. Read pages 798-801 (start at Discrimination and Reaction)
A. What caused the Race Riots in 1940's
B. What caused tensions in Los Angeles, California in the Summer of 1943? Who did it involve?
C. How many Japanese Internment Camps exited in 1942? (Use the map to help!)
D. Why did President Roosevelt order the internment of Japanese-Americans?
E. Do you think these Japanese Internment Camps were justified on the grounds of "military necessity"?
F. How did JACL (Japanese American Citizen's League) fight back against the U.S. government?

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

-Does the United States have a mission in the mid-19th century? If so, was it expansion of freedom, economics, imperialism, etc? Why?

-Was Nat Turner a hero or terrorist?

-Which reformer or individual played the biggest role leading up to America's Civil War?

Themes: Industrial Revolution, Transportation Revolution, Economic Revolution, Immigration, Regional Specialization, and Nationalism

1. Please get into partners and answer the Nat Turner Questions based on the Original Documents on Nat Turner, which you should have already read, highlighted, and took notes on.

2. (Was Nat Turner a Hero or Terrorist?) + Nat Turner Timeline

3. Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Pages 1 & 2.

4. The History Channel's The Presidents - We will watch the U.S. Presidencies of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.

Homework:

1.  Please download the Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Complete pages 6 and 7 (They cover the major topics of Kansas-Nebraska, Popular Sovereignty, Kan.-Neb. Act, Bleeding Kansas and Violence in the Senate) all of which will be major contributors to the impending American Civil War.
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International Studies - Period 2 
Essential Questions:
1. What is peace building?
2. What is war?
3. Do UN peacekeeping forces manage to achieve their goals?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

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

1. We are presenting Haiti and Somalia NATO/UN Mission Projects today.

2. Order of the Projects:

Thursday - Bosnia/Herzegovina - Frederick - Done
Thursday - Libya - Joanitah - Done
Friday - Congo - Kara and Kylie - Done
Wednesday - Haiti - Hope and Stephanie - Done
Thursday - Somalia - Kaitlyn - Today
Friday - Afghanistan - Max and Adam - Today and Tomorrow

3. If time permits, we will discuss the current situation of Ukraine and how Russia, America, Ukraine, and Europe is responding to this current crisis. If not, then your homework is to update your information on Ukraine and use any resources necessary to help you understand the situation. I want to know what resources you are using and tell me if they are reliable or not.

Homework:

1. What is the newest information and understandings of the Ukrainian situation? I'm looking for an update on Russia's response, Europe's response, and America's perspective. Please come ready to discuss for a few minutes tomorrow!

2. Your NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project is should have a COMPLETE Chicago-Style Citations. Please make sure you are an EXPERT on your subject/mission and will provide an ENGAGING presentation. Provide PROOF and EVIDENCE that supports your thesis from the above question.

3. Have you used the checklist from the NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project document.

4. Do you use VISUALS, PRIMARY SOURCES, VIDEO CLIPS to effectively ENGAGING your audience.

Day 118 - Wednesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:
- How does volunteerism demonstrate civic responsibility?
-How did America utilize it's home-front during World War II?
-How important was the home-front to the United States's victory in World War II? 
-How did World War II serve as catalyst for social change in America?

1. Review homework from Chapter 25 - Questions I gave you from Friday and Monday nights.

2. Students will utilize the following for today's lesson on World War II American Homefront: Which can be split into 4 sections - WAR PRODUCTION, COMMUNICATION, CONTRIBUTIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS. Over the next few days our focus is going to be how the National Government initiated War Productions and then communicated to the American citizen.  Additionally, we will discuss the individual groups that contributed to the war cause and the aftermath of civil rights movements based on major discrimination acts that took place during World War II in America.

Group Categories:
1. Contributions and conservation
2. Communication
3. Women
4. African Americans
5. Mexican-Americans and other minority groups

Please read, analyze, watch, and discuss as a group the following resources - You must use them in chronological order:

   A. American Troops in World War II

   B. America's Home front during World War II - Pages 769-774 AND 796-801

   C.The Smithsonian - Home front Propaganda  - What are the main ideas of the posters use pages 4-9?

   D. Home front Documents - Photographs and Various Documents
- Each group must take ONE photograph and ONE document to analyze.
-How did WWII affect the lives of women and African Americans?
-Explain the meaning of Executive Order 8802?
-How did Executive Order 8802 lay the foundation for the upcoming civil rights movement in the years after WWII?

   E. A series of short video clips on various topics involving Women, Food, Investments, and other subject. Look at the title of the "Playlist" and click on the video that would apply to your subject.



3. If time permits, we will review the World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine:
-Please look at the perspective of the photographer and evaluate ONE PHOTOGRAPH in detail.  You should be looking for the following: What is the theme(s)?, What emotions are seen? What emotions does the photograph want from the viewer?, Why do you think it was created?, What does the document convey about life in World War II at the time it was created?, What questions does the photograph raise for you?

4. U.S. in World War II resources:
World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"
World War II - American at Home - PBS special
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America's Homefront in World War II
World War II - Poster's on the American Homefront
World War II and America's Civil Responsibilities

Homework:

1. Read pages 798-801 (start at Discrimination and Reaction)
A. What caused the Race Riots in 1940's
B. What caused tensions in Los Angeles, California in the Summer of 1943? Who did it involve?
C. How many Japanese Internment Camps exited in 1942? (Use the map to help!)
D. Why did President Roosevelt order the internment of Japanese-Americans?
E. Do you think these Japanese Internment Camps were justified on the grounds of "military necessity"?
F. How did JACL (Japanese American Citizen's League) fight back against the U.S. government?
__________________________________________________________
U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does the United States have a mission in the mid-19th century? If so, was it expansion of freedom, economics, imperialism, etc? Why?

-Was Nat Turner a hero or terrorist?

-Which reformer or individual played the biggest role leading up to America's Civil War?

Themes: Industrial Revolution, Transportation Revolution, Economic Revolution, Immigration, Regional Specialization, and Nationalism

1. Please get into partners and answer the Nat Turner Questions based on the Original Documents on Nat Turner, which you should have already read, highlighted, and took notes on.

2. (Was Nat Turner a Hero or Terrorist?) + Nat Turner Timeline

3. Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Pages 1 & 2.

Homework:

1.  Please download the Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Complete pages 3-3, 4, (Map and Visual/Critical Questions) and page 5 (key terms with an understanding that these protests/resistance put slavery at the forefront of a major cause of the American Civil War. (Period 6 is due on Thursday!)
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International Studies - Period 2 
Essential Questions:
1. What is peace building?
2. What is war?
3. Do UN peacekeeping forces manage to achieve their goals?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

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

1. We are presenting Haiti and Somalia NATO/UN Mission Projects today.

2. Order of the Projects:

Thursday - Bosnia/Herzegovina - Frederick - Done
Thursday - Libya - Joanitah - Done
Friday - Congo - Kara and Kylie - Done
Wednesday - Haiti - Hope and Stephanie - Today
Wednesday - Somalia - Kaitlyn - Today
Thursday - Afghanistan - Max and Adam

3. If time permits, we will discuss the current situation of Ukraine and how Russia, America, Ukraine, and Europe is responding to this current crisis. If not, then your homework is to update your information on Ukraine and use any resources necessary to help you understand the situation. I want to know what resources you are using and tell me if they are reliable or not.

Homework:

1. What is the newest information and understandings of the Ukrainian situation? I'm looking for an update on Russia's response, Europe's response, and America's perspective. Please come ready to discuss for a few minutes tomorrow!

2. Your NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project is should have a COMPLETE Chicago-Style Citations. Please make sure you are an EXPERT on your subject/mission and will provide an ENGAGING presentation. Provide PROOF and EVIDENCE that supports your thesis from the above question.

3. Have you used the checklist from the NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project document.

4. Do you use VISUALS, PRIMARY SOURCES, VIDEO CLIPS to effectively ENGAGING your audience.

Day 117 - Tuesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:
- How does volunteerism demonstrate civic responsibility?
-How did America utilize it's home-front during World War II?

1. America's Homefront during World War II - Pages 769-774

2. World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine:
-Please look at the perspective of the photographer and evaluate ONE PHOTOGRAPH in detail.  You should be looking for the following: What is the theme(s)?, What emotions are seen? What emotions does the photograph want from the viewer?, Why do you think it was created?, What does the document convey about life in World War II at the time it was created?, What questions does the photograph raise for you?

3. U.S. in World War II resources:
World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America's Homefront in World War II
World War II - Poster's on the American Homefront
World War II and America's Civil Responsibilities

Homework:

1. Read pages 796-798 (stop at Discrimination and Reaction)
A. Make a T-chart and on one side have (Advances and the other Problems) What advances and problems did America endure in the Economy?

B. What effect did World War II have on women and families?

C. How did World War II cause the U.S. Population to shift?

2. (From Last Night, but because we did NOT have class today, make sure it's ready for Wednesday's Class):
Please review and read Chapter 25 - pages 770 "A Production Miracle" to the end of page 774 and answer the questions below.

A. How did American everyday companies contribute to the war effort?

B. What did Women do during the war effort? Also use American Women in World War II to help you!

C. Page 772 at the bottom - How did Hollywood help mobilize for war? How might audiences have responded to propaganda films?

D. What was the Manhattan Project? Why did President Roosevelt create the Office of Scientific Research and Development in 1941?

E. How did the U.S. government regulations IMPACT the lives of civilians?

F. What basic problems were the OPA and WPB created to solve?

2. Find a song from World War II and about WWII and bring in the hard copy and soundbite of that song.  We will explore the most popular and themes found within those songs tomorrow.
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does the United States have a mission in the mid-19th century? If so, was it expansion of freedom, economics, imperialism, etc? Why?

-Was Nat Turner a hero or madman?

-Which reformer played the biggest role leading up to America's Civil War?

Themes: Industrial Revolution, Transportation Revolution, Economic Revolution, Immigration, Regional Specialization, and Nationalism

1. We will finalize our review of the Antebellum South Slideshow:

2. Please read, highlight, and take notes in the margins on the document link below of the 3 sources:
 (Was Nat Turner a Hero or Madman?) + Nat Turner Timeline + Nat Turner Questions + Original Documents on Nat Turner

3. Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Pages 1 & 2.

Homework:

1.  Please download the Causes of the American Civil War Packet - Complete pages 3, 4, (Map and Visual/Critical Questions) and page 5 (key terms with an understanding that these protests/resistance put slavery at the forefront of a major cause of the American Civil War. (Period 6 is due on Thursday!)
________________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2 
Essential Questions:
1. What is peace building?
2. What is war?
3. Do UN peacekeeping forces manage to achieve their goals?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

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

1. We are presenting NATO/UN Mission Projects today.

2. Order of the Projects:

Thursday - Bosnia/Herzegovina - Frederick - Done
Thursday - Libya - Joanitah - Done
Friday - Congo - Kara and Kylie - Done
Wednesday - Haiti - Hope and Stephanie -
Wednesday - Somalia - Kaitlyn -
Thursday - Afghanistan - Max and Adam

Homework:

1. What is the newest information and understandings of the Ukrainian situation? I'm looking for an update on Russia's response, Europe's response, and America's perspective. Please come ready to discuss for a few minutes tomorrow!

2. Your NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project is should have a COMPLETE Chicago-Style Citations. Please make sure you are an EXPERT on your subject/mission and will provide an ENGAGING presentation. Provide PROOF and EVIDENCE that supports your thesis from the above question.

3. Have you used the checklist from the NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project document.

4. Do you use VISUALS, PRIMARY SOURCES, VIDEO CLIPS to effectively ENGAGING your audience.

Day 116 - Monday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:
- How does volunteerism demonstrate civic responsibility?
-How did America utilize it's home-front during World War II?

1. World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"

2. America's Homefront during World War II - Pages 769-774

3. World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine:
-Please look at the perspective of the photographer and evaluate ONE PHOTOGRAPH in detail.  You should be looking for the following: What is the theme(s)?, What emotions are seen? What emotions does the photograph want from the viewer?, Why do you think it was created?, What does the document convey about life in World War II at the time it was created?, What questions does the photograph raise for you?

4. U.S. in World War II resources:
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America's Homefront in World War II
World War II - Poster's on the American Homefront
World War II and America's Civil Responsibilities


)

Homework:

1. Please review and read Chapter 25 - pages 770 "A Production Miracle" to the end of page 774 and answer the questions below.

A. How did American everyday companies contribute to the war effort?

B. What did Women do during the war effort? Also use American Women in World War II to help you!

C. Page 772 at the bottom - How did Hollywood help mobilize for war? How might audiences have responded to propaganda films?

D. What was the Manhattan Project? Why did President Roosevelt create the Office of Scientific Research and Development in 1941?

E. How did the U.S. government regulations IMPACT the lives of civilians?

F. What basic problems were the OPA and WPB created to solve?

2. Find a song from World War II and about WWII and bring in the hard copy and soundbite of that song.  We will explore the most popular and themes found within those songs tomorrow.
__________________________________________________________
U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does the United States have a mission in the mid-19th century? If so, was it expansion of freedom, economics, imperialism, etc? Why?

-Was Nat Turner a hero or madman?

-Which reformer played the biggest role leading up to America's Civil War?

Themes: Industrial Revolution, Transportation Revolution, Economic Revolution, Immigration, Regional Specialization, and Nationalism

1. We will finalize our review of the Antebellum South Slideshow:

2. Please read, highlight, and take notes in the margins on the document link below of the 3 sources:
 Documents to for the debate (Was Nat Turner a Hero or Madman?) + Nat Turner Timeline + Nat Turner Questions

Homework:

1.  Please begin reading Chapter 10 - The Union in Peril - Pages 302-309. I would like you to outline these pages into 3 Categories:
A. Differences between the North and South - Create a chart to illustrate the differences!!!

B. Slavery in Territories - highlights should include the cause-effect relationship of the Wilmot Proviso and California Statehood.

C. The Senate Debates - Fugitive Slave Act, Clay's Compromise of 1850 (terms), California, Popular Sovereignty, Calhoun Goals/Webster's Goals, response to the compromise, Stephen Douglas and Millard Filmmore's views on slavery.
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International Studies - Period 2 
Essential Questions:
1. What is peace building?
2. What is war?
3. Do UN peacekeeping forces manage to achieve their goals?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

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

1. We are presenting NATO/UN Mission Projects today.

2. Order of the Projects:

Thursday - Bosnia/Herzegovina - Frederick - Done
Thursday - Libya - Joanitah - 1/2 Done (will finish on Monday)
Friday - Congo - Kara and Kylie - Done
Friday - Haiti - Hope and Stephanie - Today
Monday - Somalia - Kaitlyn
Monday - Afghanistan - Max and Adam

Homework:

1. What is the newest information and understandings of the Ukrainian situation? I'm looking for an update on Russia's response, Europe's response, and America's perspective. Please come ready to discuss for a few minutes tomorrow!

2. Your NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project is should have a COMPLETE Chicago-Style Citations. Please make sure you are an EXPERT on your subject/mission and will provide an ENGAGING presentation. Provide PROOF and EVIDENCE that supports your thesis from the above question.

3. Have you used the checklist from the NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project document.

4. Do you use VISUALS, PRIMARY SOURCES, VIDEO CLIPS to effectively ENGAGING your audience.

Day 115 - Friday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:
- How does volunteerism demonstrate civic responsibility?
-How did America utilize it's home-front during World War II?

1. We will review Chapter 25 pages 768-774 on World War I so you can use it as a reference.
*Key Places, People, Events, Organizations, Battles will be discussed and studied.

2. What is the impact at home in America? - The Cause and Effects of Pearl Harbor?
Why do we start supporting Great Britain, even thought Japan was the enemy attacking Pearl Harbor.

3. World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"

4. U.S. in World War II resources:
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America's Homefront in World War II
World War II - Poster's on the American Homefront
World War II and America's Civil Responsibilities


)

Homework:

1. If you have NOT finished the World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine, then please finish for over the weekend!
-Please look at the perspective of the photographer and evaluate ONE PHOTOGRAPH in detail.  You should be looking for the following: What is the theme(s)?, What emotions are seen? What emotions does the photograph want from the viewer?, Why do you think it was created?, What does the document convey about life in World War II at the time it was created?, What questions does the photograph raise for you?
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does the United States have a mission in the mid-19th century? If so, was it expansion of freedom, economics, imperialism, etc? Why?

-Was Nat Turner a hero or madman?

-Which reformer played the biggest role leading up to America's Civil War?

Themes: Industrial Revolution, Transportation Revolution, Economic Revolution, Immigration, Regional Specialization, and Nationalism

1. We will review parts of the Antebellum South Slideshow:
Period 4 - Slide 11
Period 5 - Slide 12
Period 6 - Slide 2

2. Please read, highlight, and take notes in the margins on the document link below of the 3 sources:
 Documents to for the debate (Was Nat Turner a Hero or Madman?) + Nat Turner Timeline + Nat Turner Questions

Homework:

1.  None, enjoy the weekend!
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International Studies - Period 2 
Essential Questions:
1. What is peace building?
2. What is war?
3. Do UN peacekeeping forces manage to achieve their goals?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

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

1. We are presenting NATO/UN Mission Projects today.

2. Order of the Projects:

Thursday - Bosnia/Herzegovina - Frederick - Done
Thursday - Libya - Joanitah - 1/2 Done (will finish on Monday)
Friday - Congo - Kara and Kylie - Today
Friday - Haiti - Hope and Stephanie - Today
Monday - Somalia - Kaitlyn
Monday - Afghanistan - Max and Adam

Homework:

1. Your NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project is should have a COMPLETE Chicago-Style Citations. Please make sure you are an EXPERT on your subject/mission and will provide an ENGAGING presentation. Provide PROOF and EVIDENCE that supports your thesis from the above question.

2. Have you used the checklist from the NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project document.

3. Do you use VISUALS, PRIMARY SOURCES, VIDEO CLIPS to effectively ENGAGING your audience.

Day 114 - Thursday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:
- How does volunteerism demonstrate civic responsibility?
-How did America utilize it's home-front during World War II?

1. Binder Check

2. We will review Chapter 24 Textbook pages 734-763 and Chapter 25 pages 768-774 on World War I so you can use it as a reference.
*Key Places, People, Events, Organizations, Battles will be discussed and studied.

3. What is the impact at home in America? - The Cause and Effects of Pearl Harbor?
Why do we start supporting Great Britain, even thought Japan was the enemy attacking Pearl Harbor.

4. World War II Slideshow "The Road to War"

5. U.S. in World War II resources:
U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special
America's Homefront in World War II
World War II - Poster's on the American Homefront
World War II and America's Civil Responsibilities


)

Homework:

1. World War II Photography Gallery from Time Magazine 
-Please look at the perspective of the photographer and evaluate ONE PHOTOGRAPH in detail.  You should be looking for the following: What is the theme(s)?, What emotions are seen? What emotions does the photograph want from the viewer?, Why do you think it was created?, What does the document convey about life in World War II at the time it was created?, What questions does the photograph raise for you?
__________________________________________________________
U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does the United States have a mission in the mid-19th century? If so, was it expansion of freedom, economics, imperialism, etc? Why?

-Was Nat Turner a hero or madman?

-Which reformer played the biggest role leading up to America's Civil War?

Themes: Industrial Revolution, Transportation Revolution, Economic Revolution, Immigration, Regional Specialization, and Nationalism

1. We will review parts of the Antebellum South Slideshow

2. Please read, highlight, and take notes in the margins on the document link below of the 3 sources:
 Documents to for the debate (Was Nat Turner a Hero or Madman?) + Nat Turner Timeline + Nat Turner Questions

Homework:

1.  Please make sure you Binder is organized. Binder Check tomorrow!
________________________________________________________
International Studies - Period 2 
Essential Questions:
1. What is peace building?
2. What is war?
3. Do UN peacekeeping forces manage to achieve their goals?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

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

1. We are presenting NATO/UN Mission Projects today.

2. Order of the Projects:

Thursday - Bosnia/Herzegovina - Frederick
Thursday - Libya - Joanitah
Friday - Congo - Kara and Kylie
Friday - Haiti - Hope and Stephanie
Monday - Somalia - Kaitlyn
Monday - Afghanistan - Max and Adam

Homework:

1. Your NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project is should have a COMPLETE Chicago-Style Citations. Please make sure you are an EXPERT on your subject/mission and will provide an ENGAGING presentation. Provide PROOF and EVIDENCE that supports your thesis from the above question.

2. Have you used the checklist from the NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project document.

3. Do you use VISUALS, PRIMARY SOURCES, VIDEO CLIPS to effectively ENGAGING your audience.

Day 113 - Wednesday

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? OR: Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis Powers? OR: Does the American security depend upon the survival of its Allies?

-Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

1. I will collect your HARD COPY/PRINT COPY of the Reaction Paper.

2. We will spend a few minutes reviewing the questions on the board about comparing and contrasting the two important speeches in American history on Pearl Harbor Attacks and September 11, 2001 Attacks. Declaration of War Speech Text + Student Reflection

3. Class discussion - -Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable in World War II?

4. We will review the Textbook pages on World War I so you can use it as a reference. 

5. U.S. in World War II resources:

U.S. Home-front During World War II
The National WWII museum - lots of images, primary sources, outline of WWII, and WWII by the numbers!
Library of Congress - World War II Primary Sources
American Women in World War II
America's WWII in Color - PBS special

Homework:

1. Binder check tomorrow!
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does the United States have a mission in the mid-19th century? If so, was it expansion of freedom, economics, imperialism, etc? Why?

-Was Nat Turner a hero or madman?

-Which reformer played the biggest role leading up to America's Civil War?

Themes: Industrial Revolution, Transportation Revolution, Economic Revolution, Immigration, Regional Specialization, and Nationalism

1. Resources used for Reformers:
Crash Course Videos - Progressives and Women
The Land of Reform Packet
Slavery and Abolition - Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

2. Quiz on Progressive - Chapter 8 - Sections 1-3 and the above resources.

3. This past weekend and the last 2 nights you were asked to research ONE primary source on the subject of "Slavery and Abolition" and complete the Primary Source Analysis Worksheet to break down an understanding of your primary source. You will be divided into groups of 3 to 4 students and compare and contrast HOW you evaluated your Primary Source.  Your job is to give a brief summary of your primary source, then evaluate the effectiveness of your primary source, and then illustrate how you analyzed it.  The goal is that everyone has an opportunity to illustrate how they break down a primary source and build better skills in doing analysis of primary documents.

4. Antebellum South Slideshow

Homework:

1. Was Nat Turner a Hero or Madman? Please read, highlight, and take notes in the margins on the document link below of the 3 sources:
Please download these Documents to for the debate

2. Please download Nat Turner Timeline for tomorrow's class period.
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International Studies - Period 2 
Essential Questions:
1. What is peace building?
2. What is war?
3. Do UN peacekeeping forces manage to achieve their goals?
4. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
5. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
6. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

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

1. We are in the Library for your last research day (Wednesday of this week) so you can finalize your NATO/Peacekeeping Mission Project. Please execute your presentations, works cited page (Chicago-Style Citations), and your research.

2. Current and Past NATO missions? What is NATO's mission? Which decisions does it make and why would it be consulted? Wikipedia's NATO

3. Order of the Projects:

Thursday - Bosnia/Herzegovina - Frederick
Thursday - Libya - Joanitah
Friday - Congo - Kara and Kylie
Friday - Haiti - Hope and Stephanie
Monday - Somalia - Kaitlyn
Monday - Afghanistan - Max and Adam

Homework:

1. Your NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project is DUE on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 @12:00 midnight - My suggestions:
A. Have an outline that continues to build upon the principles of "How effective was/is your mission?"

B. Provide PROOF and EVIDENCE that supports your thesis from the above question.

C. Have a checklist from the NATO or Peacekeeping Mission Project document.

D. Use VISUALS, PRIMARY SOURCES, VIDEO CLIPS to effectively ENGAGING your audience.

E. Become and EXPERT and be KNOWLEDGEABLE on your subject/mission. I can sniff out weakness and BS very quickly and will hold you accountable.