Day 136 - Tuesday

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

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?

-Does war cause national prosperity?

-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs

Themes:  Westward Expansion, Continentialism, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, Native America attrition

1.Westward Expansion Routes   2. More videos and resources on Westward Expansion:

The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


3. The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

The Gold Rush Slideshare

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

4. The "Other Side" was not so happy with all of the changes going on in America from 1816-1860. Several groups of people and individuals spoke out against these rapid changes going on in America.  As a result, we will be briefly covering the reform movements in America during the above time period.  Please complete pages 1-4 the outline on The Land of Reform using Chapter 8 pages 240-258.

2. Please download the Antebellum [before the American Civil War] Reformers and review slides #1- #15.

5. Reform Movements of the 19th Century

Educational Portal - Reform Movements

Reform themes and resources

Chart on Reforms - A quick reference

First Age of Reform - Lots of Primary sources

Pre-Civil War Reform - Scroll down to this section on our online textbook and read the summary and click on the links to help you understand more specific reform movements

6. Crash Course with John Green

7. We will look at quick look a who's in and who's out and what primaries have played an important role over the last three weeks. Let's evaluate the results and the upcoming primaries.

-Recent Results
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner

Homework:
1. Please continue your research and investigate the controversy or SO WHAT FACTOR of a a specific topic regarding a major theme from 1700-1899 as it MUST BE PICKED BY WEDNESDAY'S CLASS PERIOD.  Please remember that you need to be interested in writing a research paper about a specific topic that appeals to you, meaning pick a topic you are passionate, interested in, would read about in a magazine/newspaper/Twitter, or watch on a TV show. The point being you are invested and it could be a ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, SOCIAL/POP CULTURE, GEOGRAPHICAL or sub-themes such as New Beginnings, Human rights, Military campaigns, Voting Rights, Constitutional Rights, Immigration, The Others, Religious Revivals, Sectionalism and divide among Americans, State Rights vs. Federal Government, The Wild West/Westward Expansion, Native American Assimilation or Attrition, Social/Moral Concerns or topics.

***The key is to find the controversy and explore that outcomes/impacts on our society. Include primary and secondary sources that display credibility and support your arguments. The primary sources should speak of the voices of that era and help make the paper more enjoyable for the reader. 

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

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

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Containment, The Korean War

1. We will present The Korean War Digital Story-telling Projects to classmates. The following topics will go today:

Tuesday
UN Participation
US Generals and Decisions
North Korean Alliances
South Korea and it's Allies

Wednesday:
Geography and Terrain
Fighting Styles
United Nations Involvement

Music/Entertainment in the Korean War

2. We will look at an assortment of Korean War Sources below:
Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"

Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

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

Homework:
1. Make sure you review The Korean War Podcast Project Rubric to understand the expectations and how you will be graded.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Is globalization a path to a brighter future?
2. Has globalization made human beings more isolated or integrated in the global society?

Themes:  Globalization, sustainability, Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom, global equability, interconnected communities, global marketplace

1. We are continuing our presentations of our digital stories on your topics on GLOBALIZATION.
The Order of Presentations can best be illustrated with RED has completed their presentations and GREEN is going today.

Friday -  Human Trafficking - Raybien - DONE

Friday - Global Economies/Global Trade/Global Recession - Delaney - DONE

Monday - Globalization's devastating effects on the environment - Timmy - DONE

Monday - Women rights & Girls Education - Kailey  - DONE _______________________________ Monday - China, the New World Giant - Billy - DONE

Tuesday - Changes in the Agriculture industry with a more globalized economy - Ryan

Tuesday - Globalization in medicine and health care - Olivia

Tuesday -  How Globalization helps the Mafia (organ trafficking) - David

Tuesday - NGO's/Humanatarian Global Efforts - Zack

Tuesday - Human settlement and refugees - Shane

Wednesday - Use of internet/technology - Cam

Wednesday - Infectious Diseases - Marissa

Wednesday - Surveillance and security - Conor

2. Globalization resources:
Globalization 101
Issues in Globalization
Global Policy Organization - Many issues and specific areas of globalization of culture, politics, economy, law, and table/charts on Globalization.
World Health Organization and Globalization

Homework:
1. Be prepared to present your Digital Stories with giving us a brief background, why you chose the topic, what surprised you the most about your topic, and any challenges you had while your were investigating you topic. 

2. Be sure to use the Google folder titled "Globalization Project 2016" to access the Globalization Rubric. 

Day 135 - Monday

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

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?

-Does war cause national prosperity?

-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs

Themes:  Westward Expansion, Continentialism, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, Native America attrition

1.Westward Expansion Routes   2. More videos and resources on Westward Expansion:

The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


3. The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

4. The "Other Side" was not so happy with all of the changes going on in America from 1816-1860. Several groups of people and individuals spoke out against these rapid changes going on in America.  As a result, we will be briefly covering the reform movements in America during the above time period.  Please complete pages 1-4 the outline on The Land of Reform using Chapter 8 pages 240-258.

2. Please download the Antebellum [before the American Civil War] Reformers and review slides #1- #15.

5. Reform Movements of the 19th Century

Educational Portal - Reform Movements

Reform themes and resources

Chart on Reforms - A quick reference

First Age of Reform - Lots of Primary sources

Pre-Civil War Reform - Scroll down to this section on our online textbook and read the summary and click on the links to help you understand more specific reform movements

6. Crash Course with John Green

7. We will look at quick look a who's in and who's out and what primaries have played an important role over the last three weeks. Let's evaluate the results and the upcoming primaries.

-Recent Results
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner

Homework:
1. Please complete pages 1-4 the outline on The Land of Reform using Chapter 8 pages 240-258 and the video that is on Google Classroom.

2. A specific topic regarding a major theme from 1700-1899 MUST BE PICKED BY WEDNESDAY'S CLASS PERIOD.  Please remember that you need to be interested in writing a research paper about a specific topic that appeals to you, meaning pick a topic you are passionate, interested in, would read about in a magazine/newspaper/Twitter, or watch on a TV show. The point being you are invested and it could be a ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, SOCIAL/POP CULTURE, GEOGRAPHICAL or sub-themes such as New Beginnings, Human rights, Military campaigns, Voting Rights, Constitutional Rights, Immigration, The Others, Religious Revivals, Sectionalism and divide among Americans, State Rights vs. Federal Government, The Wild West/Westward Expansion, Native American Assimilation or Attrition, Social/Moral Concerns or topics.

***The key is to find the controversy and explore that outcomes/impacts on our society. Include primary and secondary sources that display credibility and support your arguments. The primary sources should speak of the voices of that era and help make the paper more enjoyable for the reader. 

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

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

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Containment, The Korean War

1. We are in the library today for your last day of research on The Korean War Digital Story-telling Project. Working outlines, Final Script, Chicago-Style Citations, and Final Presentation Link need to all be present in your Google Folder.

2. We will look at an assortment of Korean War Sources below:
Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"

Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

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

Homework:
1. Your were asked to Create a digital story - Please be thorough and active in researching your themes and the Korean War.  Your job will be over the course of the next 4 days to complete the tasks and requirements of the Digital Story Telling Project. We will be working on this tomorrow in the Library and you have the weekend to finish up your recordings and script. The Google Folder has been shared with all of you as editors, do NOT delete anything, just pick your partners and fill out the Google Spreadsheet tonight. Your focus should be on who is your partner and what theme do you want to cover for the Podcast.

2. Here is The Korean War Podcast Project Rubric.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Is globalization a path to a brighter future?
2. Has globalization made human beings more isolated or integrated in the global society?

Themes:  Globalization, sustainability, Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom, global equability, interconnected communities, global marketplace

1. We are continuing our presentations of our digital stories on your topics on GLOBALIZATION.
The Order of Presentations can best be illustrated with RED has completed their presentations and GREEN is going today.

Friday -  Human Trafficking - Raybien - DONE

Friday - Global Economies/Global Trade/Global Recession - Delaney - DONE

Monday - Globalization's devastating effects on the environment - Timmy

Monday - Women rights & Girls Education - Kailey  _______________________________ Monday - China, the New World Giant - Billy

Monday - Changes in the Agriculture industry with a more globalized economy - Ryan

Tuesday - Globalization in medicine and health care - Olivia

Tuesday -  How Globalization helps the Mafia (organ trafficking) - David

Tuesday - NGO's/Humanatarian Global Efforts - Zack

Tuesday - Human settlement and refugees - Shane

Wednesday - Use of internet/technology - Cam

Wednesday - Infectious Diseases - Marissa

Wednesday - Surveillance and security - Conor

2. Globalization resources:
Globalization 101
Issues in Globalization
Global Policy Organization - Many issues and specific areas of globalization of culture, politics, economy, law, and table/charts on Globalization.
World Health Organization and Globalization

Homework:
1. Be prepared to present your Digital Stories with giving us a brief background, why you chose the topic, what surprised you the most about your topic, and any challenges you had while your were investigating you topic. 

2. Be sure to use the Google folder titled "Globalization Project 2016" to access the Globalization Rubric. 

Day 134 - Friday

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

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?

-Does war cause national prosperity?

-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs

Themes:  Westward Expansion, Continentialism, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, Native America attrition

1. We will finish up the AP style essays from the Industrial Revolution and do a LOT OF PEER REVIEW/FEEDBACK!

2. Mexican-American War Resources:

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Map of the United States of Mexico

War with Mexico 1846-1848 - PBS special

• Overview of the War - Use this as a resource for the Debate
• Debate over the U.S. - Mexico War - Students will utilize Lesson 1, Lesson 2, and some of Lesson 3's resources to help facilitate a debate.

3.   4. More videos and resources on Westward Expansion:





The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


4. The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

5. We will look at quick look a who's in and who's out and what primaries have played an important role over the last three weeks. Let's evaluate the results and the upcoming primaries.

-Recent Results
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner

Homework:
1. Begin researching a few of your topics and make a decision by Monday what TOPIC you will be writing a research paper on!

2. Period 6 - ONLY - Please come up with a list of 5-10 possible Topics or Themes from 1700-1899 that you would potentially be interested in writing a research paper about. Pick a topic you are passionate, interested in, would read about in a magazine/newspaper/Twitter, or watch on a TV show. The point being you are invested and it could be a ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, SOCIAL/POP CULTURE, GEOGRAPHICAL or sub-themes such as New Beginnings, Human rights, Military campaigns, Voting Rights, Constitutional Rights, Immigration, The Others, Religious Revivals, Sectionalism and divide among Americans, State Rights vs. Federal Government, The Wild West/Westward Expansion, Native American Assimilation or Attrition, Social/Moral Concerns or topics.

3. ***The key is to find the controversy and explore that outcomes/impacts on our society. Include primary and secondary sources that display credibility and support your arguments. The primary sources should speak of the voices of that era and help make the paper more enjoyable for the reader. 

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

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

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Containment, The Korean War

1. We are in the library to complete research on The Korean War Digital Story-telling Project. Partners, Themes, and outlines should be picked and created today.

2. We will look at an assortment of Korean War Sources below:
Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"

Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

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

Homework:
1. Create a podcast, TED Talk, or digital story - Please be thorough and active in researching your themes and the Korean War.  Your job will be over the course of the next 4 days to complete the tasks and requirements of the Digital Story Telling Project. We will be working on this tomorrow in the Library and you have the weekend to finish up your recordings and script. The Google Folder has been shared with all of you as editors, do NOT delete anything, just pick your partners and fill out the Google Spreadsheet tonight. Your focus should be on who is your partner and what theme do you want to cover for the Podcast.

2. Here is The Korean War Podcast Project Rubric.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Is globalization a path to a brighter future?
2. Has globalization made human beings more isolated or integrated in the global society?

Themes:  Globalization, sustainability, Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom, global equability, interconnected communities, global marketplace

1. We are presenting our digital stories on your topics on GLOBALIZATION.
Order of Presentations:

Friday - Globalization's devastating effects on the environment - Timmy

Friday -  Human Trafficking - Raybien

Friday - Global Economies/Global Trade/Global Recession - Delaney

Friday - Women rights & Girls Education - Kailey  _______________________________ Friday - China, the New World Giant - Billy

Monday - Changes in the Agriculture industry with a more globalized economy - Ryan

Monday - Globalization in medicine and health care - Olivia

Monday -  How Globalization helps the Mafia (organ trafficking) - David

Monday - NGO's/Humanatarian Global Efforts - Zack

Tuesday - Human settlement and refugees - Shane

Tuesday - Use of internet/technology - Cam

Tuesday - Infectious Diseases - Marissa

Tuesday - Surveillance and security - Conor

2. Globalization resources:
Globalization 101
Issues in Globalization
Global Policy Organization - Many issues and specific areas of globalization of culture, politics, economy, law, and table/charts on Globalization.
World Health Organization and Globalization

Homework:
1. Be prepared to present your Digital Stories with giving us a brief background, why you chose the topic, what surprised you the most about your topic, and any challenges you had while your were investigating you topic. 

2. Be sure to use the Google folder titled "Globalization Project 2016" to access the Globalization Rubric. 

Day 133 - Thursday

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

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?

-Does war cause national prosperity?

-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs

Themes:  Westward Expansion, Continentialism, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, Native America attrition

1A.  We will review your AP style essays from the Industrial Revolution and do a LOT OF PEER REVIEW/FEEDBACK!

1B - College Prep - Period 6 will finish their debate on the Mexican-American War.

2. Mexican-American War Resources:

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Map of the United States of Mexico

War with Mexico 1846-1848 - PBS special

• Overview of the War - Use this as a resource for the Debate
• Debate over the U.S. - Mexico War - Students will utilize Lesson 1, Lesson 2, and some of Lesson 3's resources to help facilitate a debate.

3.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

4. We will look at quick look a who's in and who's out and what primaries have played an important role over the last three weeks. Let's evaluate the results and the upcoming primaries.

-Recent Results
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner

Homework:
1. Come up with a list of 5-10 possible Topics or Themes from 1700-1899 that you would potentially be interested in writing a research paper about. Pick a topic you are passionate, interested in, would read about in a magazine/newspaper/Twitter, or watch on a TV show. The point being you are invested and it could be a ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, SOCIAL/POP CULTURE, GEOGRAPHICAL or sub-themes such as New Beginnings, Human rights, Military campaigns, Voting Rights, Constitutional Rights, Immigration, The Others, Religious Revivals, Sectionalism and divide among Americans, State Rights vs. Federal Government, The Wild West/Westward Expansion, Native American Assimilation or Attrition, Social/Moral Concerns or topics.

***The key is to find the controversy and explore that outcomes/impacts on our society. Include primary and secondary sources that display credibility and support your arguments. The primary sources should speak of the voices of that era and help make the paper more enjoyable for the reader. 

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

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

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Containment, The Korean War

1. We are in the library to complete research on The Korean War Digital Story-telling Project. Partners, Themes, and outlines should be picked and created today.

2. We will look at an assortment of Korean War Sources below:
Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"

Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

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

Homework:
1. Create a podcast, TED Talk, or digital story - Please be thorough and active in researching your themes and the Korean War.  Your job will be over the course of the next 4 days to complete the tasks and requirements of the Digital Story Telling Project. We will be working on this tomorrow in the Library and you have the weekend to finish up your recordings and script. The Google Folder has been shared with all of you as editors, do NOT delete anything, just pick your partners and fill out the Google Spreadsheet tonight. Your focus should be on who is your partner and what theme do you want to cover for the Podcast.

2. Here is The Korean War Podcast Project Rubric.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Is globalization a path to a brighter future?
2. Has globalization made human beings more isolated or integrated in the global society?

Themes:  Globalization, sustainability, Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom, global equability, interconnected communities, global marketplace

1. We are in the Library today for Day 7 and today is your final day of completing your investigation of your topic and digital story.  Please use these last 2 days of your class time to research the final stages of your topic/case study and organize your script, sources, and understanding of your topic. Your PROJECT IS DUE ON THURSDAY morning at 7:30 AM. No edits, new citations, and the final link needs to be completed.

2. Globalization resources:
Globalization 101
Issues in Globalization
Global Policy Organization - Many issues and specific areas of globalization of culture, politics, economy, law, and table/charts on Globalization.
World Health Organization and Globalization

Homework:
1. Please  don't forget to address the two essential questions, a thesis statement, evidence, analysis and impact of your topic on globalization. You should be putting the final touches on your written script, Chicago-style citations, and digital voice for recording your story.  Be sure to use the Google folder titled "Globalization Project 2016" to access the Globalization Rubric and "To Do List" of the things you need to have completed in each of your folders. 

Day 132 - Wednesday

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

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?

-Does war cause national prosperity?

-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs

Themes:  Westward Expansion, Continentialism, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, Native America attrition

1. Day 2 of the Debates will continue today. The Debate Questions on the Mexican-American War: Was the Mexican War an exercise of imperialism by America? AND a second question both teams decided on the Debate Page.  ON TUESDAY we will be debating AND it will count as a TEST GRADE!

• Each Team of Pro-America versus Pro-Mexico will be asked to asked to come up with one argumentative question/Debate Question that will be included on a Google document shared to both teams and Mr. Parkin.  

• Additionally, BOTH teams will be able to utilize 2 more primary sources each plus the 2 I have given you below that will provide research and eye witness accounts of the Mexican-American War from 1846-1848. Which means will can have up to 8 total primary sources used for this debate (Team 1's FOUR, Team 2's FOUR = 8) 

2. Students will use Primary Source Documents to help provide arguments and evidence for a class debate:
A. speech delivered by James K. Polk asking the United States Congress for a Declaration of War against the country of Mexico

• President James K. Polk, To the Congress of the United States: A Special Message Calling for a Declaration of War against Mexico, Washington, May 11, 1846 (abridged)
• President James K. Polk, To the Congress of the United States: A Special Message Calling for a Declaration of War against Mexico, Washington, May 11, 1846 (complete)
• Graphic Organizer: Summarize for Comprehension

B. Speech delivered by Congressman Joshua Giddings during a debate int the House of Representatives just prior to the vote on President James K. Polk's request that the United States Congress declare war against the country of Mexico. 

• Representative Joshua Giddings, Debate on the Mexican War, House of Representative, Washington, May 13, 1846 (abridged)
• Representative Joshua Giddings, Debate on the Mexican War, House of Representatives, Washington, May 13, 1846 (completed) 
• Graphic Organizer for Mr. Gidding's Debate: Summarize for Comprehension

C. Additionally Resources: 

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Map of the United States of Mexico

War with Mexico 1846-1848 - PBS special

• Overview of the War - Use this as a resource for the Debate
• Debate over the U.S. - Mexico War - Students will utilize Lesson 1, Lesson 2, and some of Lesson 3's resources to help facilitate a debate.

3.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

4. We will look at quick look a who's in and who's out and what primaries have played an important role over the last three weeks. Let's evaluate the results and the upcoming primaries.

-Recent Results
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner

Homework:
1. None, enjoy your evening!

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

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

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Containment, The Korean War

1. John Green Crash Course "The Cold War in Asia" - Write a thesis statement that supports John Greens' arguments and video. How did your thesis statements go? We will share with partners and give feedback. Are they debatable? Are they specific? Are they provable?

3.American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
A. Where was Korea divided?
B. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
C. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
D. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?

4. We will look at an assortment of Korean War Sources below:
Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"

Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

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

Homework:
1. Create a podcast, TED Talk, or digital story - Please review this Podcast Project on the Korean War carefully and let me know if you have any questions. We will be working on this the next two days and I will confirm with you in class if we are in the Library on Thursday and Friday. The Google Folder has been shared with all of you as editors, do NOT delete anything, just pick your partners and fill out the Google Spreadsheet tonight. Your focus should be on who is your partner and what theme do you want to cover for the Podcast.

2. Here is The Korean War Podcast Project Rubric.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Is globalization a path to a brighter future?
2. Has globalization made human beings more isolated or integrated in the global society?

Themes:  Globalization, sustainability, Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom, global equability, interconnected communities, global marketplace

1. We are in the Library today for Day 6 and ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT (AGAIN) to complete your investigation of your topic and digital story.  Please use these last 2 days of your class time to research the final stages of your topic/case study and organize your script, sources, and understanding of your topic. Your PROJECT IS DUE ON THURSDAY morning at 7:30 AM. No edits, new citations, and the final link needs to be completed.

2. Globalization resources:
Globalization 101
Issues in Globalization
Global Policy Organization - Many issues and specific areas of globalization of culture, politics, economy, law, and table/charts on Globalization.
World Health Organization and Globalization

Homework:
1. Please  don't forget to address the two essential questions, a thesis statement, evidence, analysis and impact of your topic on globalization. You should be putting the final touches on your written script, Chicago-style citations, and digital voice for recording your story.  Be sure to use the Google folder titled "Globalization Project 2016" to access the Globalization Rubric and "To Do List" of the things you need to have completed in each of your folders. 

Day 131 - Tuesday

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

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?

-Does war cause national prosperity?

-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs

Themes:  Westward Expansion, Continentialism, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, Native America attrition

1. Debate Questions on the Mexican-American War: Was the Mexican War an exercise of imperialism by America? AND a second question both teams decided on the Debate Page.  ON TUESDAY we will be debating AND it will count as a TEST GRADE!

• Each Team of Pro-America versus Pro-Mexico will be asked to asked to come up with one argumentative question/Debate Question that will be included on a Google document shared to both teams and Mr. Parkin.  

• Additionally, BOTH teams will be able to utilize 2 more primary sources each plus the 2 I have given you below that will provide research and eye witness accounts of the Mexican-American War from 1846-1848. Which means will can have up to 8 total primary sources used for this debate (Team 1's FOUR, Team 2's FOUR = 8) 

2. Students will use Primary Source Documents to help provide arguments and evidence for a class debate:
A. speech delivered by James K. Polk asking the United States Congress for a Declaration of War against the country of Mexico

• President James K. Polk, To the Congress of the United States: A Special Message Calling for a Declaration of War against Mexico, Washington, May 11, 1846 (abridged)
• President James K. Polk, To the Congress of the United States: A Special Message Calling for a Declaration of War against Mexico, Washington, May 11, 1846 (complete)
• Graphic Organizer: Summarize for Comprehension

B. Speech delivered by Congressman Joshua Giddings during a debate int the House of Representatives just prior to the vote on President James K. Polk's request that the United States Congress declare war against the country of Mexico. 

• Representative Joshua Giddings, Debate on the Mexican War, House of Representative, Washington, May 13, 1846 (abridged)
• Representative Joshua Giddings, Debate on the Mexican War, House of Representatives, Washington, May 13, 1846 (completed) 
• Graphic Organizer for Mr. Gidding's Debate: Summarize for Comprehension

C. Additionally Resources: 

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Map of the United States of Mexico

War with Mexico 1846-1848 - PBS special

• Overview of the War - Use this as a resource for the Debate
• Debate over the U.S. - Mexico War - Students will utilize Lesson 1, Lesson 2, and some of Lesson 3's resources to help facilitate a debate.

3.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

4. We will look at quick look a who's in and who's out and what primaries have played an important role over the last three weeks. Let's evaluate the results and the upcoming primaries.

-Recent Results
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner

Homework:
1. None, enjoy your evening!

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

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

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Containment, The Korean War

1. How did your Top-Down Webs on Communist China and Korean War go?  Let's share and give feedback.

2. John Green Crash Course "The Cold War in Asia" - Write a thesis statement that supports John Greens' arguments and video. How did your thesis statements go? We will share with partners and give feedback. Are they debatable? Are they specific? Are they provable?

3. The Partition of Korea - 1946 - American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
A. Where was Korea divided?
B. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
C. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
D. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?

4. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The Korean War.

5. Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"
Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

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

Homework:
1. Please read the The "Forgotten War" Article and answer all the questions.
_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Is globalization a path to a brighter future?
2. Has globalization made human beings more isolated or integrated in the global society?

Themes:  Globalization, sustainability, Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom, global equability, interconnected communities, global marketplace

1. We are in the Library today for Day 5 - Long Period - and ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT to complete your investigation of your topic and digital story.  Please use these last 2 days of your class time to research the final stages of your topic/case study and organize your script, sources, and understanding of your topic.

2. Globalization resources:
Globalization 101
Issues in Globalization
Global Policy Organization - Many issues and specific areas of globalization of culture, politics, economy, law, and table/charts on Globalization.
World Health Organization and Globalization

Homework:
1. Please RESEARCH, ORGANIZE, and document your source materials on your student-choice topics as you research for your DIGITAL STORY-TELLING PROJECT! Be sure to use the Google folder titled "Globalization Project 2016" to access the Globalization Rubric and "To Do List" of the things you need to have completed in each of your folders. 

Day 130 - Monday

Mr. Parkin is out sick today...please complete your preparation for the debate, project and the work I have assigned. 
U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?

-Does war cause national prosperity?

-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs

Themes:  Westward Expansion, Continentialism, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, Native America attrition

1. While I am absent from school, please work with your team and prepare for the Debate Questions on the Mexican-American War: Was the Mexican War an exercise of imperialism by America? AND a second question both teams decided on the Debate Page.  ON TUESDAY we will be debating AND it will count as a TEST GRADE!

• Each Team of Pro-America versus Pro-Mexico will be asked to asked to come up with one argumentative question/Debate Question that will be included on a Google document shared to both teams and Mr. Parkin.  

• Additionally, BOTH teams will be able to utilize 2 more primary sources each plus the 2 I have given you below that will provide research and eye witness accounts of the Mexican-American War from 1846-1848. Which means will can have up to 8 total primary sources used for this debate (Team 1's FOUR, Team 2's FOUR = 8) 

2. Students will use Primary Source Documents to help provide arguments and evidence for a class debate:
A. speech delivered by James K. Polk asking the United States Congress for a Declaration of War against the country of Mexico

• President James K. Polk, To the Congress of the United States: A Special Message Calling for a Declaration of War against Mexico, Washington, May 11, 1846 (abridged)
• President James K. Polk, To the Congress of the United States: A Special Message Calling for a Declaration of War against Mexico, Washington, May 11, 1846 (complete)
• Graphic Organizer: Summarize for Comprehension

B. Speech delivered by Congressman Joshua Giddings during a debate int the House of Representatives just prior to the vote on President James K. Polk's request that the United States Congress declare war against the country of Mexico. 

• Representative Joshua Giddings, Debate on the Mexican War, House of Representative, Washington, May 13, 1846 (abridged)
• Representative Joshua Giddings, Debate on the Mexican War, House of Representatives, Washington, May 13, 1846 (completed) 
• Graphic Organizer for Mr. Gidding's Debate: Summarize for Comprehension

C. Additionally Resources: 

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Map of the United States of Mexico

War with Mexico 1846-1848 - PBS special

• Overview of the War - Use this as a resource for the Debate
• Debate over the U.S. - Mexico War - Students will utilize Lesson 1, Lesson 2, and some of Lesson 3's resources to help facilitate a debate.

3.  The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.

The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines

History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.

Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps

4. We will look at quick look a who's in and who's out and what primaries have played an important role over the last three weeks. Let's evaluate the results and the upcoming primaries.

-Recent Results
-Super Saturday and recent results - CNN Politics
-Presidential Primary Schedule and results - NY Times
-Super Tuesday or SEC Primary - What you need to know? - An NPR Podcast
-MA Primary and how many delegates are at stake? - MAlive.com
-More Super Tuesday News
-Who's STILL IN and who is now OUT?
-The Polls - RealClearPolitics - Polls - Ughhhh so predictable?!
-Your guide to the 2016 presidential candidates - The Washington Examiner

Homework:
1. REMEMBER the key to this debate is EVIDENCE, ANALYSIS, and IMPACT on the team you represent. So please PREPARE FOR BOTH DEBATE QUESTIONS for the Mexican-American Debate for TUESDAY (TOMORROW).

A. Prepare to contribute, manage, and provide support for your team's major arguments looking at EVIDENCE, ANALYSIS, AND IMPACT of this war.
-Fill in your name on the mini-team you will represent under Team Mexico or Team America

2. Don't forget the documents on James K. Polk's speech to Congress and Congressmen's Joshua Giddings debate to the House of Representatives. You design a graphic organizer to help manage the pros and cons of this speech and debate.

3. Use the PBS Special on the Mexican-American War and use the table of contents on the left hand toolbar to help navigate through the website.  I would strongly suggest that you use the perspective of your team (Team Mexico or Team America) to start formulating arguments that would support your reason to support the war or the opposition to the Mexican-American War.  The key to this debate is to find the arguments that support your team and then use them to logically beat the other team.  So focus on your team's strength and then try to attack the other side's weaknesses.

4. Today is your final day to organize and plan your team's arguments, while utilizing the primary sources that will be used to help build evidence to support this debate. Each team (Mexico or America) will be divided up into 2 smaller teams (Mexico Team A, Mexico Team B, versus America Team A, America and America Team B) and PLEASE FOLLOW THE DEBATE FORMAT.  The team with the stronger arguments, debate presence, and support will win.  Your rubric will be posted in the Google Folder for your class period.  I have shared them all with you via Google Drive.

___________________________________________________

U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

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

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

1. Please review slides #15-19 on the topics of the Cold War Spreading East to China and Korea using the Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960.  Then use your textbook Chapter 26 - Section 2 "The Cold War Heats Up" on pages 815-821 to explore the major concepts & events surrounding the China's Communist Regime and the USA's entry into the Korean War. Please create a Top-Down Web that illustrates at least 3 MAJOR THEMES.  Remember to color code your Top-Down Web, and make your shapes large enough so that you can write in them/type in them. These are notes, so you do not need complete sentences, but you need to have a coherent outline that does not just display a few words either.

2. John Green Crash Course "The Cold War in Asia" - Write a thesis statement that supports John Greens' arguments and video. 


3. The Partition of Korea - 1946 - American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
1. Where was Korea divided?
2. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
3. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
4. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?

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

Homework:
1. Please complete the assignments that are posted on Google Classroom - Please review slides #15-19 on the topics of the Cold War Spreading East to China and Korea using the Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960.  Then use your textbook Chapter 26 - Section 2 "The Cold War Heats Up" on pages 815-821 to explore the major concepts & events surrounding the China's Communist Regime and the USA's entry into the Korean War. Please create a Top-Down Web that illustrates at least 3 MAJOR THEMES.  Remember to color code your Top-Down Web, and make your shapes large enough so that you can write in them/type in them. These are notes, so you do not need complete sentences, but you need to have a coherent outline that does not just display a few words either.

2. John Green Crash Course "The Cold War in Asia" - Write a thesis statement that supports John Greens' arguments and video. 

_____________________________________________________

International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Is globalization a path to a brighter future?
2. Has globalization made human beings more isolated or integrated in the global society?

Themes:  Globalization, sustainability, Race to the Top, Race to the Bottom, global equability, interconnected communities, global marketplace

1. We are in the Library today for Day 4 of your class research time. Please don't forget to complete your research/investigation, organization, sources, and understanding of your topic at home.

2. Globalization resources:
Globalization 101
Issues in Globalization
Global Policy Organization - Many issues and specific areas of globalization of culture, politics, economy, law, and table/charts on Globalization.
World Health Organization and Globalization

Homework:
1. Please RESEARCH, ORGANIZE, and document your source materials on your student-choice topics as you research for your DIGITAL STORY-TELLING PROJECT! Be sure to use the Google folder titled "Globalization Project 2016" to access the Globalization Rubric and "To Do List" of the things you need to have completed in each of your folders.