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Details about the Final: study all our notes from the past two weeks on the Civil Rights movement. The final will be mostly written & I'll expect you to be able to refer to several events with a clear understanding of the topics.
Homework due Friday, May 20:
A. Download & print this sheet of allusions made in Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
B. Click the image at left and read the excerpt of the letter (the unabridged version is over 8 pages). Take notes on the allusions listed in the above sheet as you read.
A. Download & print this sheet of allusions made in Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
B. Click the image at left and read the excerpt of the letter (the unabridged version is over 8 pages). Take notes on the allusions listed in the above sheet as you read.
Homework due Monday, May 16:
Junior Project presentations are on Monday (3rd block). Presentations will happen in each of the core rooms based upon which teacher is your core advisor. Click the thumbnail at left to see who should be in my room for 3rd block. This includes seniors, who will help evaluate the presentations.
Read about "Gender in the Civil Rights Movement" and take notes on the following:
The following assignment will be due on Wednesday, May 18. Those of you who want to get ahead can complete it sooner. Click the image below; read & take notes about the effects of racism in the South as well as the people/organizations/events which marked the time. Stop at the end of the paragraph which closes with " The boy looked straight at him and said: 'Freedom, Freedom.'"
Junior Project presentations are on Monday (3rd block). Presentations will happen in each of the core rooms based upon which teacher is your core advisor. Click the thumbnail at left to see who should be in my room for 3rd block. This includes seniors, who will help evaluate the presentations.
Read about "Gender in the Civil Rights Movement" and take notes on the following:
- Jo Ann Robinson
- WPC
- NAACP
- Rosa Parks
- Montgomery Bus Boycott
The following assignment will be due on Wednesday, May 18. Those of you who want to get ahead can complete it sooner. Click the image below; read & take notes about the effects of racism in the South as well as the people/organizations/events which marked the time. Stop at the end of the paragraph which closes with " The boy looked straight at him and said: 'Freedom, Freedom.'"
Homework due Thursday, May 12:
A. Smarticles: respond to the Jupiter forum about today's segregation activity. This should be a one-paragraph response.
B. Everybody: the 1960s - background to the Civil Rights Movement. Read and take notes on this summary of conditions and events that led up to the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka case.
A. Smarticles: respond to the Jupiter forum about today's segregation activity. This should be a one-paragraph response.
B. Everybody: the 1960s - background to the Civil Rights Movement. Read and take notes on this summary of conditions and events that led up to the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka case.
Homework due Wednesday, April 20 - Friday, May 6:
Unless I advise you otherwise and post something here, your homework assignments will be on the axisSTEM Community Builder webpage. Check it regularly!
Unless I advise you otherwise and post something here, your homework assignments will be on the axisSTEM Community Builder webpage. Check it regularly!
Homework due Monday, April 18:
See Vezino's page for your tasks to be accomplished by Monday.
See Vezino's page for your tasks to be accomplished by Monday.
Homework due Tuesday, April 12:
Juniors and Seniors: prepare your Junior/Senior project presentation slideshow. Juniors need to do this while the project is fresh in your minds; create your presentation now so that you'll be able to include as much detail as you can, and your presentations (in early May) will go much more smoothly as a result.
Seniors: we'll have time for one more practice presentation (with feedback) before your presentations on Wednesday evening. Check back for announcements about times & locations for your presentations on Monday. You'll need to load your presentation on the computer in whichever room you are presenting in BEFORE Wednesday evening. Of course, bring two backups on a flash drive: one in the format you created your slideshow in, and one as a PDF file which any computer can read. I don't expect that the internet will crash on Wednesday and you'll have to use your backup versions...but I didn't expect the Tesla Model 3 to be so cool, either. Be prepared.
Juniors and Seniors: prepare your Junior/Senior project presentation slideshow. Juniors need to do this while the project is fresh in your minds; create your presentation now so that you'll be able to include as much detail as you can, and your presentations (in early May) will go much more smoothly as a result.
Seniors: we'll have time for one more practice presentation (with feedback) before your presentations on Wednesday evening. Check back for announcements about times & locations for your presentations on Monday. You'll need to load your presentation on the computer in whichever room you are presenting in BEFORE Wednesday evening. Of course, bring two backups on a flash drive: one in the format you created your slideshow in, and one as a PDF file which any computer can read. I don't expect that the internet will crash on Wednesday and you'll have to use your backup versions...but I didn't expect the Tesla Model 3 to be so cool, either. Be prepared.
Homework due Wednesday, April 6:
A. Complete the location preference survey on Jupiter.
B. Prepare the most polished presentation you can (with a Google slideshow) for practice on Wednesday. Juniors: you need to do this as well even though we won't get to practice your presentations yet. These will be checked by Fitz on Wednesday. See the rubric below to plan your presentation.
C. On Wednesday morning, all juniors report to Fitz' room for SBAC testing (you'll do the actual testing in the library, so check her door to see if you should report there instead). Seniors: the following should come to my classroom at 9:20 for practice presentations:
A. Complete the location preference survey on Jupiter.
B. Prepare the most polished presentation you can (with a Google slideshow) for practice on Wednesday. Juniors: you need to do this as well even though we won't get to practice your presentations yet. These will be checked by Fitz on Wednesday. See the rubric below to plan your presentation.
C. On Wednesday morning, all juniors report to Fitz' room for SBAC testing (you'll do the actual testing in the library, so check her door to see if you should report there instead). Seniors: the following should come to my classroom at 9:20 for practice presentations:
- Samantha
- Diego
- Bryant
- Sam P.
- Spallino
- Branden
- Jose
- James
- Sara
- Jonathan
- Tanner
- Leonel
- Sam M.
- John
- Andres
- Robby
- Taylor
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Homework due Monday, April 4:
In preparation for our field trip to look at how urban design impacts community interactions, we want you to watch the seminal film on the topic: William H. Whyte's The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces. Revel in the cheesy attire of the mid-1970s! Be amused by Whyte's sudden bursts of enthusiasm! Most importantly, take notes as you watch. These notes will be useful as you work on the interactive Community Builder project. I'll also check them on Monday.
In preparation for our field trip to look at how urban design impacts community interactions, we want you to watch the seminal film on the topic: William H. Whyte's The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces. Revel in the cheesy attire of the mid-1970s! Be amused by Whyte's sudden bursts of enthusiasm! Most importantly, take notes as you watch. These notes will be useful as you work on the interactive Community Builder project. I'll also check them on Monday.
Homework due Thursday, Mar. 31:
A. Communist Hysteria and the Cold War: Look through these six timelines about this era (Timeline 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Answer the questions on this Google form about each timeline.
B. There is a Jupiter Forum open which asks you to explain which timeline was most effective in conveying information. Read the forum and respond in depth with specific details to support your claim.
A. Communist Hysteria and the Cold War: Look through these six timelines about this era (Timeline 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Answer the questions on this Google form about each timeline.
B. There is a Jupiter Forum open which asks you to explain which timeline was most effective in conveying information. Read the forum and respond in depth with specific details to support your claim.
Homework due Tuesday, Mar. 29:
Complete your historical community/neighborhood interview using the (minimum 10) interview questions we brainstormed in class on Thursday. This interview must be typed into a Google doc verbatim - meaning that every word uttered (both by the interviewer and the interviewee) is typed. This must be put into a new folder which will be shared with your core teachers. Instructions will be posted on Fitz's website soon.
Complete your historical community/neighborhood interview using the (minimum 10) interview questions we brainstormed in class on Thursday. This interview must be typed into a Google doc verbatim - meaning that every word uttered (both by the interviewer and the interviewee) is typed. This must be put into a new folder which will be shared with your core teachers. Instructions will be posted on Fitz's website soon.
Homework due Thursday, Mar. 17:
A. I'll get it right this time: study your notes about Diplomacy in the 1950s because we WILL have a quiz on Thursday.
B. Speaking of quizzes, we'll also have a quiz on the ten jazz songs & musicians we studied. See the links below to review. Special prize for the top scores in each class!
A. I'll get it right this time: study your notes about Diplomacy in the 1950s because we WILL have a quiz on Thursday.
B. Speaking of quizzes, we'll also have a quiz on the ten jazz songs & musicians we studied. See the links below to review. Special prize for the top scores in each class!
C. Continuing our study of the 1950s, read & take notes on Culture in the 1950s. Included in Thursday's quiz will be the following:
- contradictions in society
- mass culture
- impact of television
- alienation
- music styles
Homework due Tuesday, Mar. 15:
A. Finish reading The Circle. We'll have group discussions with each of the core teachers on Tuesday and a mini-block schedule. Check in with your 1st block class to see the schedule.
B. All that Jazz! Want to listen to the songs we've heard in class? You can find them all on YouTube - just type in the artist's name & song title there...or here: West End Blues, Take the A Train, Over the Rainbow, All of Me, Scrapple from the Apple, Giant Steps, So What, Lonely Woman, St. Thomas, Birdland,
C. Today's slideshow on Levittown & the development of suburbia is here for you to review if necessary.
D. Read and take notes on Diplomacy in the 1950s. There will be a quiz on Thursday; prior to the quiz, each of you will be able to ask one question of me about something you don't understand. Everyone will need to know the following:
People
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Allan Dulles
"Chairman" Mao Zedong
Chiang Kai-shek
Ho Chi Minh
Ngo Dinh Diem
Gamal Abdal Nasser
Fidel Castro
Nikita Kruschev
Terms
containment vs. rollback
brinksmanship
domino theory
Eisenhower Doctrine
covert action
military-industrial complex
Events/locations
Korean War
Formosa
Vietnam
Suez Canal
Hungary
Iran
Guatemala
Bay of Pigs
U2 incident
A. Finish reading The Circle. We'll have group discussions with each of the core teachers on Tuesday and a mini-block schedule. Check in with your 1st block class to see the schedule.
B. All that Jazz! Want to listen to the songs we've heard in class? You can find them all on YouTube - just type in the artist's name & song title there...or here: West End Blues, Take the A Train, Over the Rainbow, All of Me, Scrapple from the Apple, Giant Steps, So What, Lonely Woman, St. Thomas, Birdland,
C. Today's slideshow on Levittown & the development of suburbia is here for you to review if necessary.
D. Read and take notes on Diplomacy in the 1950s. There will be a quiz on Thursday; prior to the quiz, each of you will be able to ask one question of me about something you don't understand. Everyone will need to know the following:
People
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Allan Dulles
"Chairman" Mao Zedong
Chiang Kai-shek
Ho Chi Minh
Ngo Dinh Diem
Gamal Abdal Nasser
Fidel Castro
Nikita Kruschev
Terms
containment vs. rollback
brinksmanship
domino theory
Eisenhower Doctrine
covert action
military-industrial complex
Events/locations
Korean War
Formosa
Vietnam
Suez Canal
Hungary
Iran
Guatemala
Bay of Pigs
U2 incident
Homework due Friday, March 11:
If you didn't complete this in class on Wednesday, follow this Link. From this set of images (or others you find from a reliable source) select one which powerfully conveys the controversy of the bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. Insert the photo into the Jupiter Forum which is open for this topic and type a clear paragraph that explains why you selected the photo of your choice. The more thoughtful your response, the stronger it will be.
If you didn't complete this in class on Wednesday, follow this Link. From this set of images (or others you find from a reliable source) select one which powerfully conveys the controversy of the bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. Insert the photo into the Jupiter Forum which is open for this topic and type a clear paragraph that explains why you selected the photo of your choice. The more thoughtful your response, the stronger it will be.
Homework due Wednesday, March 9:
No new assignments are due, but spend 30 minutes each day/night reading The Circle. You have to be finished with the book in one week!
No new assignments are due, but spend 30 minutes each day/night reading The Circle. You have to be finished with the book in one week!
Homework due Monday, March 7:
Homework due Thursday, March 3:
Watch this short film ("Three Fronts") about the experience of some Black soldiers in WWII. In your notes, describe their experiences & treatment. What other stories do their tales remind you of?
Watch this short film ("Three Fronts") about the experience of some Black soldiers in WWII. In your notes, describe their experiences & treatment. What other stories do their tales remind you of?
Homework due Tuesday, March 1:
A. If you were absent, click the image at left to complete your notes on WWII. You do NOT need to know about specific battles; other info should be in your notes.
A - 1. While it's not required reading, this news story about WWII is interesting.
A. If you were absent, click the image at left to complete your notes on WWII. You do NOT need to know about specific battles; other info should be in your notes.
A - 1. While it's not required reading, this news story about WWII is interesting.
B. Read about life on the home front during the war from these sources. Take brief notes on each piece (1-2 sentences on the setting and 1-2 interesting details that stick in their memories). The pieces are:
Homework due Friday, Feb. 26:
A. First, click this link to read about different techniques of persuasion. Refer only to the first three pages to complete the assignment below.
B. Now, click the image of the lovely women who love to ration! It will take you to a website with 22 images to scroll through. Pick any five (5) posters or advertisements to analyze. For each, first describe (in 1-2 sentences) what the poster shows and what it's trying to get the viewer to do, think, & feel. Identify at least one persuasive technique (more than one for a better analysis & grade) and describe (in 2-4 sentences) how you see that technique used in the poster/ad. This should be handwritten in your notes; I will check it on Friday but it will not be turned in.
A. First, click this link to read about different techniques of persuasion. Refer only to the first three pages to complete the assignment below.
B. Now, click the image of the lovely women who love to ration! It will take you to a website with 22 images to scroll through. Pick any five (5) posters or advertisements to analyze. For each, first describe (in 1-2 sentences) what the poster shows and what it's trying to get the viewer to do, think, & feel. Identify at least one persuasive technique (more than one for a better analysis & grade) and describe (in 2-4 sentences) how you see that technique used in the poster/ad. This should be handwritten in your notes; I will check it on Friday but it will not be turned in.
Homework due Wednesday, Feb. 24:
As we begin our overview of WWII, take notes on specific background to the war - Conflict in the Pacific, Collision Course in the Pacific, & the Coming of World War II, and . These will be supplemented with a slideshow on Wednesday.
As we begin our overview of WWII, take notes on specific background to the war - Conflict in the Pacific, Collision Course in the Pacific, & the Coming of World War II, and . These will be supplemented with a slideshow on Wednesday.
Homework due Monday, Feb. 22:
Complete your New Deal program research; presentations are on Monday. Here's what is required:
Complete your New Deal program research; presentations are on Monday. Here's what is required:
- A demonstration of deep knowledge of 'your' New Deal program; this must include citation of sources for your information (at least two reliable sources that are NOT wikipedia).
- A two-minute speech that introduces the program and convinces the class why it is important; while it can be fun, it must be substantive and school appropriate. Background slideshow is a bonus! You must share the speech with me on Google (ditto if you make a slideshow): [email protected]
- At least four color images for your buttons. Download this template (MS Word or PDF) for creating your button image. The outer edge (1/4" total) gets wrapped around the outside of the button, so plan accordingly to create a visible 1-3/4" button.
- Please read the other details listed below.
Homework due Thursday, Feb. 18:
The New Deal was a response to a dramatic economic crisis, as we already know. Prior to its programs being enacted, many people began to cry out for the deportation of immigrants, in a mix of both misguided optimism that this would help others find jobs and an undeniable sense of racism fostered throughout the 1920s. Among the first targets were Mexican immigrants. Read this announcement about the Mexican government's offer to repatriate Mexican citizens in 1932. Next, read this critique of the repatriation efforts.
In a typed well-organized response, explain what the repatriation effort was supposed to accomplish and what Cary McWilliams' criticisms of it were (one paragraph). In a second paragraph, discuss whether McWilliams' critique is fair using one reliable outside source of your own. You must cite your source properly at the end of your response.
Continue your research into a New Deal program of your choosing. Remember these three points to master:
The New Deal was a response to a dramatic economic crisis, as we already know. Prior to its programs being enacted, many people began to cry out for the deportation of immigrants, in a mix of both misguided optimism that this would help others find jobs and an undeniable sense of racism fostered throughout the 1920s. Among the first targets were Mexican immigrants. Read this announcement about the Mexican government's offer to repatriate Mexican citizens in 1932. Next, read this critique of the repatriation efforts.
In a typed well-organized response, explain what the repatriation effort was supposed to accomplish and what Cary McWilliams' criticisms of it were (one paragraph). In a second paragraph, discuss whether McWilliams' critique is fair using one reliable outside source of your own. You must cite your source properly at the end of your response.
Continue your research into a New Deal program of your choosing. Remember these three points to master:
- You should know the program very well: costs, effects, dates, locations, etc.
- Your 2-minute "Stump Speech" - due next Monday - should convince us all to support the program. You should imagine that it is the 1930s; do NOT try to update it for the current era. Those of you who pull together an excellent background image or slideshow to project while you speak will likely do a better job!
- Button making is next Monday. Create an image that can be put on a 1-3/4" button which gives a positive, symbolic feel. Bring at least 4 copies of this image. Each team will get to make 2 buttons.
Homework due Tuesday, Feb. 16:
A. Continue researching your New Deal program which we selected in class on Thursday. You should know it well enough to speak knowledgeably & persuasively about it for two minutes - that's where your stump speech will come in. I'll check your notes (one page) on Tuesday.
B. You also need a design for a 2" propaganda button. Since the size is small, it must be a simple image. Use appropriate colors and simple symbols (like this) to convey your message. You may decide to include the memorable initials of the program. A rough sketch of your image is due on Tuesday.
C. To review & deepen our understanding of the New Deal, watch this Crash Course on the New Deal. It's 14 minutes of John Green; he speaks very quickly, so remember to swipe back to review points you miss and pause to read the text which appears in the background. While you watch (or afterward), add to your notes with these details:
A. Continue researching your New Deal program which we selected in class on Thursday. You should know it well enough to speak knowledgeably & persuasively about it for two minutes - that's where your stump speech will come in. I'll check your notes (one page) on Tuesday.
B. You also need a design for a 2" propaganda button. Since the size is small, it must be a simple image. Use appropriate colors and simple symbols (like this) to convey your message. You may decide to include the memorable initials of the program. A rough sketch of your image is due on Tuesday.
C. To review & deepen our understanding of the New Deal, watch this Crash Course on the New Deal. It's 14 minutes of John Green; he speaks very quickly, so remember to swipe back to review points you miss and pause to read the text which appears in the background. While you watch (or afterward), add to your notes with these details:
- What were some controversial points about the ND?
- What were the most surprising points?
- How did the New Deal change American politics and our understanding/expectations of government?
Homework due Thursday, Feb. 11:
Dam - what an achievement! Click the link at left to watch the (poor resolution) 47-minute film on the construction of Hoover Dam. While you watch, take notes on significant and/or surprising details you learn about this massive engineering project and the people who made it happen. I'll check your notes on Thursday and we'll have a small-group discussion about it.
Dam - what an achievement! Click the link at left to watch the (poor resolution) 47-minute film on the construction of Hoover Dam. While you watch, take notes on significant and/or surprising details you learn about this massive engineering project and the people who made it happen. I'll check your notes on Thursday and we'll have a small-group discussion about it.
Homework due Tuesday, Feb. 9:
A. Share your Thinglink annotated image on the Panama Canal with me. You can do so in either one of two ways:
B. Finish taking notes on the events in "Timeline of the Great Depression & New Deal." We started at "Wall Street Crash"; stop at "Court Packing".
C. Read in a People's History of the United States: "Self Help in Hard Times" starting at the paragraph which begins "The Stock Market Crash of 1929..." and ending at "...to restore some faith in the system." Take notes as you read (2 pages will be sufficient). When you are finished, write a paragraph about Zinn's attitude toward the 'capitalist system' and the New Deal. What does he think of society and government attempts at reform/relief/rebuilding? What details support your opinion?
A. Share your Thinglink annotated image on the Panama Canal with me. You can do so in either one of two ways:
- use the "Share" icon at the right of the Thinglink screen and send via email ([email protected]) OR
- copy the URL of your Thinglink, go to my webpage and "Contact Jolly", and put the URL into a message.
B. Finish taking notes on the events in "Timeline of the Great Depression & New Deal." We started at "Wall Street Crash"; stop at "Court Packing".
C. Read in a People's History of the United States: "Self Help in Hard Times" starting at the paragraph which begins "The Stock Market Crash of 1929..." and ending at "...to restore some faith in the system." Take notes as you read (2 pages will be sufficient). When you are finished, write a paragraph about Zinn's attitude toward the 'capitalist system' and the New Deal. What does he think of society and government attempts at reform/relief/rebuilding? What details support your opinion?
Homework due Thursday, Feb. 4:
Click the image at left to see the seven questions for Thursday's test. You may choose any four (4) to answer. Answers should be in a well-structured and well-supported paragraph, like this:
You can make any notes in advance that you'd like, even to the point of writing out 'practice paragraphs'; however, you may not use any notes during the test.
Click the image at left to see the seven questions for Thursday's test. You may choose any four (4) to answer. Answers should be in a well-structured and well-supported paragraph, like this:
- an engaging hook or starting device
- context/setting is made clear
- focused thesis statement (subject and your opinion)
- precisely-worded, specific evidence is used to support your opinion
- conclusion summarizes AND explains why topic is relevant today
You can make any notes in advance that you'd like, even to the point of writing out 'practice paragraphs'; however, you may not use any notes during the test.
Homework due Tuesday, Feb. 2:
A. We didn't watch the 5-minute clip from "Klansville U.S.A." in all the classes. Click that link and view from 5:00-9:30. You should (a) know what the Klan's purpose was (and still is) and (b) be able to cite evidence of its resurgence in the 1920s. Equally stunning are these instructions for showing Birth of a Nation.
B. Make no mistake: the KKK used lynching as its primary means of terrorizing people (especially black americans). Lynching is a chilling topic which we ought to understand. Watch "A Lynching in Marion." Be forewarned: there are some very graphic images. When you are finished, write a reflection on what you learn from viewing this film. You should include particular details (having to do with this particular event) as well as more broad ideas (having to do with lynching in general). This can be typed or handwritten.
C. Finally, review the feedback you received on your Panama Canal Thinglink annotation. Check the comments (both 'this is great' and 'this could be better if...') and make revisions as you see fit. The final versions will be shared in class on Tuesday.
A. We didn't watch the 5-minute clip from "Klansville U.S.A." in all the classes. Click that link and view from 5:00-9:30. You should (a) know what the Klan's purpose was (and still is) and (b) be able to cite evidence of its resurgence in the 1920s. Equally stunning are these instructions for showing Birth of a Nation.
B. Make no mistake: the KKK used lynching as its primary means of terrorizing people (especially black americans). Lynching is a chilling topic which we ought to understand. Watch "A Lynching in Marion." Be forewarned: there are some very graphic images. When you are finished, write a reflection on what you learn from viewing this film. You should include particular details (having to do with this particular event) as well as more broad ideas (having to do with lynching in general). This can be typed or handwritten.
C. Finally, review the feedback you received on your Panama Canal Thinglink annotation. Check the comments (both 'this is great' and 'this could be better if...') and make revisions as you see fit. The final versions will be shared in class on Tuesday.
Homework due Friday, Jan. 29:
A. Read Jonathan Scott Holloway's essay on "Jim Crow and the Great Migration". Take notes as you read; 1-4 significant details per paragraph would be good, for those of you who like a number to latch onto.
B. I asked for some interesting or unusual details about your topic for the 1920's ignite! presentation. Many of you missed this point, so here's what I want us all to do: create a meme of your topic which illustrates an unusual or interesting detail. I've made one about Woodrow Wilson (at left). Find an excellent image online & use the meme generator to create your meme. It must be grammatically correct! When you've made it, save the image and paste it into a Jupiter forum which will be open for this topic. Add a 4 sentence explanation of your meme to show your understanding of the topic and this particular detail.
A. Read Jonathan Scott Holloway's essay on "Jim Crow and the Great Migration". Take notes as you read; 1-4 significant details per paragraph would be good, for those of you who like a number to latch onto.
B. I asked for some interesting or unusual details about your topic for the 1920's ignite! presentation. Many of you missed this point, so here's what I want us all to do: create a meme of your topic which illustrates an unusual or interesting detail. I've made one about Woodrow Wilson (at left). Find an excellent image online & use the meme generator to create your meme. It must be grammatically correct! When you've made it, save the image and paste it into a Jupiter forum which will be open for this topic. Add a 4 sentence explanation of your meme to show your understanding of the topic and this particular detail.
Homework due Wednesday, Jan. 27:
A. Make sure that your images for your ignite! presentation are both excellent and accurate. I noticed on our last presentations (on the Progressive Era) that some images were not directly connected to the topic or had factual errors. You should avoid such problems this time around.
B. Check your Thinglink images one more time. ALL text needs to be in your own words. It should also show a real understanding of the particular aspect of the Panama Canal which you researched - in other words, each tag should be very clear.
I am stoked to see your work on Wednesday!
A. Make sure that your images for your ignite! presentation are both excellent and accurate. I noticed on our last presentations (on the Progressive Era) that some images were not directly connected to the topic or had factual errors. You should avoid such problems this time around.
B. Check your Thinglink images one more time. ALL text needs to be in your own words. It should also show a real understanding of the particular aspect of the Panama Canal which you researched - in other words, each tag should be very clear.
I am stoked to see your work on Wednesday!
Homework due Monday, Jan. 25:
A. Assemble your ignite! presentation on your 1920s research topic. While the presentations are due Wednesday, you must type your presentation speech into a Google doc and share it with me (at [email protected]) by Monday morning. The speech should be divided into 9 short sections (2-4 sentences each, since you'll only have 15 seconds to read section). Why nine instead of eight? Because you need to have a few introductory comments to share while your title slide is showing. Click the image at left to see the details of the assignment.
B. If you've never used Thinglink (or have forgotten how), watch this video on how to create a Thinglink annotated image.
C. Consider one aspect of the Panama Canal you'd like to know more about - such as the topic you & your partner discussed in class. Research the topic, find a great image that illustrates what you learn, and create a Thinglink image annotation on the topic you choose. Thinglink annotations must:
A. Assemble your ignite! presentation on your 1920s research topic. While the presentations are due Wednesday, you must type your presentation speech into a Google doc and share it with me (at [email protected]) by Monday morning. The speech should be divided into 9 short sections (2-4 sentences each, since you'll only have 15 seconds to read section). Why nine instead of eight? Because you need to have a few introductory comments to share while your title slide is showing. Click the image at left to see the details of the assignment.
B. If you've never used Thinglink (or have forgotten how), watch this video on how to create a Thinglink annotated image.
C. Consider one aspect of the Panama Canal you'd like to know more about - such as the topic you & your partner discussed in class. Research the topic, find a great image that illustrates what you learn, and create a Thinglink image annotation on the topic you choose. Thinglink annotations must:
- use a powerful picture with resolution of at least 1000x1000 pixels
- have five tags placed appropriately on the image
- tags must include the most interesting details from your research in your own words
- two or more tags must include data (numbers, dates, etc.) to convey interesting details
Homework due Thursday, Jan. 21:
A. Spend 15 minutes researching your topic for the 1920s ignite! presentation. Ensure that you can find lots of interesting information & powerful images to work with. If you want to choose another topic, Thursday will be the last day to do so. See the images below to see what topic you've chosen and which are still available.
B. One great engineering feat of the early 20th century demands our attention as STEM students: the construction of the Panama Canal. Yet it's more than a story of engineering; it's also a story of political and economic manipulation, of race, and of the growing power of the United States. A long film (American Experience: The Panama Canal, 82min) will take you to the canal, both present and past. Be sure to swipe backwards to start at the beginning! As you watch, take notes on the following topics:
- Edison moments (both the problems and the ways they were solved)
- the human toll (dating back to French efforts)
- political machinations
- costs & benefits
At the bottom of your notes, write a paragraph summary of what you've learned and an additional paragraph assessing what you think was done right and what should have been done differently.
A. Spend 15 minutes researching your topic for the 1920s ignite! presentation. Ensure that you can find lots of interesting information & powerful images to work with. If you want to choose another topic, Thursday will be the last day to do so. See the images below to see what topic you've chosen and which are still available.
B. One great engineering feat of the early 20th century demands our attention as STEM students: the construction of the Panama Canal. Yet it's more than a story of engineering; it's also a story of political and economic manipulation, of race, and of the growing power of the United States. A long film (American Experience: The Panama Canal, 82min) will take you to the canal, both present and past. Be sure to swipe backwards to start at the beginning! As you watch, take notes on the following topics:
- Edison moments (both the problems and the ways they were solved)
- the human toll (dating back to French efforts)
- political machinations
- costs & benefits
At the bottom of your notes, write a paragraph summary of what you've learned and an additional paragraph assessing what you think was done right and what should have been done differently.
Homework due Tuesday, Jan. 19:
Read & take notes about how WWI changed American society. There will be a quiz on these notes on Tuesday.
Read & take notes about how WWI changed American society. There will be a quiz on these notes on Tuesday.
Homework due Thursday, Jan. 14:
How did the war start? The satiric front page at left illustrates it amusingly.
Thinking of what we've learned about society during WWI (especially the intense xenophobia and pressure to conform with the government's position), I want you to find two things online:
1. an example of a political propaganda poster which supported the government's attitudes or positions; and
2. an example of a political cartoon which criticized the same aspect of the government's position.
For example, I might find a poster encouraging people to plant "Victory Gardens" and a cartoon which shows people suffering through rationing, paying for "Liberty Bonds", and then sweating over their gardens. These should be inserted into a Jupiter forum which is open now. Include a paragraph explaining how the poster/cartoon function (what are they trying to get people to do? How are they trying to persuade people to act/think? What words/images are effective in conveying their messages?).
How did the war start? The satiric front page at left illustrates it amusingly.
Thinking of what we've learned about society during WWI (especially the intense xenophobia and pressure to conform with the government's position), I want you to find two things online:
1. an example of a political propaganda poster which supported the government's attitudes or positions; and
2. an example of a political cartoon which criticized the same aspect of the government's position.
For example, I might find a poster encouraging people to plant "Victory Gardens" and a cartoon which shows people suffering through rationing, paying for "Liberty Bonds", and then sweating over their gardens. These should be inserted into a Jupiter forum which is open now. Include a paragraph explaining how the poster/cartoon function (what are they trying to get people to do? How are they trying to persuade people to act/think? What words/images are effective in conveying their messages?).
Homework due Tuesday, Jan. 12:
Homework due Friday, Jan. 8:
Link for use in class: overview of WWI
(If you didn't finish the notes on the above link in class, do so for homework.)
Link for use in class: overview of WWI
(If you didn't finish the notes on the above link in class, do so for homework.)
A. While we're not going to study US involvement in World War I closely, the sentiment in the nation is worthy of our attention; every educated American ought to be able to know what public opinion was and how it affected citizens of the country. To that end, read and take notes on these two online pages:
World War I on the Home Front
The Espionage and Sedition Acts
There will be a quiz on these two topics on Friday.
B. There is a Jupiter forum open for you to respond to: what parallels do you see between the political & social atmosphere of one hundred years ago and today?
World War I on the Home Front
The Espionage and Sedition Acts
There will be a quiz on these two topics on Friday.
B. There is a Jupiter forum open for you to respond to: what parallels do you see between the political & social atmosphere of one hundred years ago and today?
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It's been a quick 150 years of American history this semester. Click any of the images below to see a list of review topics for the final.
Homework due Monday, Dec. 14:
A. Study your notes and old quizzes on Jupiter for the final. Topics can be found above.
B. Finish your ignite! presentation on your Progressive Era research topic. As I did with my sample presentation, make sure you cover the following points:
To set your Google slideshow to run automatically, select "File --> Publish to the web...". In the popup window, use the "Auto Advance Slides" pull-down menu to select "every 15 seconds", then click "Publish". In the next window, copy the highlighted URL and paste it into a new tab on your browser. Now you can practice!
Practice your speech several times to make sure that you know just what you want to say for each slide/image. Timing is an important part of your grade; I expect you to have it mastered by Monday morning.
A. Study your notes and old quizzes on Jupiter for the final. Topics can be found above.
B. Finish your ignite! presentation on your Progressive Era research topic. As I did with my sample presentation, make sure you cover the following points:
- background info about the person, organization, or event
- explanation of what the problem was in detail (several examples & images)
- explanation of what the person/organization/event's impact was
To set your Google slideshow to run automatically, select "File --> Publish to the web...". In the popup window, use the "Auto Advance Slides" pull-down menu to select "every 15 seconds", then click "Publish". In the next window, copy the highlighted URL and paste it into a new tab on your browser. Now you can practice!
Practice your speech several times to make sure that you know just what you want to say for each slide/image. Timing is an important part of your grade; I expect you to have it mastered by Monday morning.
Homework due Thursday, Dec. 10:
A. There is a Jupiter forum open for you to respond to. Note: you also need to reply to two others' posts. Check Jupiter for details (it will show up on the first page you see once you log in).
B. Finish your research (including collecting all images) for your ignite! presentation. We'll have class time on Thursday to finish organizing your slideshows, polishing your comments, and practicing your presentations. I'll show you how to set the slideshow to run automatically when I see you on Thursday.
A. There is a Jupiter forum open for you to respond to. Note: you also need to reply to two others' posts. Check Jupiter for details (it will show up on the first page you see once you log in).
B. Finish your research (including collecting all images) for your ignite! presentation. We'll have class time on Thursday to finish organizing your slideshows, polishing your comments, and practicing your presentations. I'll show you how to set the slideshow to run automatically when I see you on Thursday.
NOTE: your next junior/senior project blog post (title it "Project Update #1") will be due on Thursday, Dec. 10. It must include:
- Reflection on what you've accomplished so far (don't just say what you've done; discuss hassles, successes, and what you've learned about your topic so far)
- Plan for what you want to accomplish by the end of winter break
- Photo of Form B showing completed hours so far (with mentor's signature). You do not need to fill in the "Reflective Notes" nor "Evidence" boxes - that's what your blog is for. You should have half of your hours completed by this time.
- At least three photos of you working on your project interspersed throughout this blog post.
Homework due Tuesday, Dec. 8:
A. Progressive Era ignite! topics - you can see who's got which topic on these lists. I've updated the lists as of 4:30pm Monday afternoon and will not update them again. If your name is here, you've got the topic you've chosen. If not, you should have planned better & paid attention to instructions.
B. If you need more ideas of topics, click the images below & look into them a bit...but make sure it is an example of reform, not just an industrial achievement or business owner. If you want more ideas about women in the progressive movements, check this essay. Remember, only one person in each class can present on each topic.
C. Having selected your topic, begin research into your Progressive Era Reform movement/event/individual. You should have one page of notes about it to show me on Tuesday.
A. Progressive Era ignite! topics - you can see who's got which topic on these lists. I've updated the lists as of 4:30pm Monday afternoon and will not update them again. If your name is here, you've got the topic you've chosen. If not, you should have planned better & paid attention to instructions.
B. If you need more ideas of topics, click the images below & look into them a bit...but make sure it is an example of reform, not just an industrial achievement or business owner. If you want more ideas about women in the progressive movements, check this essay. Remember, only one person in each class can present on each topic.
C. Having selected your topic, begin research into your Progressive Era Reform movement/event/individual. You should have one page of notes about it to show me on Tuesday.
Homework due Friday, Dec. 4:
Click the thumbnails below to read and take notes on "Reform Movements of the Progressive Era". We'll have a brief quiz on these topics on Friday; afterward, you'll select one person or event to create an ignite! presentation about. I'll fill you in on the details on Friday; in the meantime, select a topic from these notes that interests you the most and you'll be in good shape to make a smart choice for your presentation.
Click the thumbnails below to read and take notes on "Reform Movements of the Progressive Era". We'll have a brief quiz on these topics on Friday; afterward, you'll select one person or event to create an ignite! presentation about. I'll fill you in on the details on Friday; in the meantime, select a topic from these notes that interests you the most and you'll be in good shape to make a smart choice for your presentation.
Homework due Wednesday, Dec. 2:
Click the image at left to view images of child labor in the early 1900s. Take notes on similarities and differences in each industry. Some terms you may need to look up online to understand (such as the "Doffer boys".) At the end, write a paragraph response to this question: what is important to know about child labor during this era?
Click the image at left to view images of child labor in the early 1900s. Take notes on similarities and differences in each industry. Some terms you may need to look up online to understand (such as the "Doffer boys".) At the end, write a paragraph response to this question: what is important to know about child labor during this era?
Homework due Monday, Nov. 30:
No assignments are due. I hope you feel like this. And this or this. Or even this. Enjoy your break!
No assignments are due. I hope you feel like this. And this or this. Or even this. Enjoy your break!
Homework due Thursday, Nov. 19:
A. Finish your ThingLink annotated image on 'your' national park. These must include:
B. A few tips for the Budget Challenge quiz on taxes:
A. Finish your ThingLink annotated image on 'your' national park. These must include:
- an excellent background image that shows something fundamental about the park
- no fewer than eight (8) links, including:
- three close-upimages of individual features in the park
- two text links that tell data about the park (size, date created, # of visitors, etc.)
- two text links that tell stories about the park
- one link to an outside websites that give the viewer more information about the park
B. A few tips for the Budget Challenge quiz on taxes:
- when you get a job, you'll get several copies of your W-2 form to use for each tax return you might file (federal, state, etc.)
- your employer sends you your W-2s
- your total wages are shown in Box 2 - "Social Security wages"
- to figure out your 'take home' pay, subtract all of your deductions (boxes 2, 4, 6, 12a, & 17) from your total wages
- money saved into your 401(k) show up in box 12a
- you can't deduct your insurance premiums if you paid for them with pre-tax dollars
- if you make under $10,000 and you are single, you won't owe any federal taxes; if your employer deducted them, you should definitely file a return
- deductions are great - they lower your taxable income and thus your liability
- generally, you can only deduct goods, cash, and interest from your tax bill
Homework due Tuesday, Nov. 17:
A. Revise your 1800s Healthcare Infographic using the feedback you received in class as well as your own good sense of how to make it as strong as possible. When you're finished, go to your "My Saved Piktocharts" tab and hover over the thumbnail of your infographic. Select "Publish --> Public", then click the "Open On Web" button. On the next page, share it with [email protected] using the orange "Share" button (see image at right). B. Read "Robber Barons and Rebels" in A People's History of the United States and take notes as you read. Stop at the end of the paragraph which ends "...between 1890 and 1910, nineteen dealt with the Negro, 288 dealt with corporations." |
Homework due Friday, Nov. 13:
A. Get up-to-date on Budget Challenge. You should have checks pending for your rent, cable bill, and renter's insurance (for the stolen laptop). You also need to have your spreadsheet updated. These will be checked on Friday.
B. Finish your infographic on your 1800s Healtcare topic! These will be graded on the following five criteria:
A. Get up-to-date on Budget Challenge. You should have checks pending for your rent, cable bill, and renter's insurance (for the stolen laptop). You also need to have your spreadsheet updated. These will be checked on Friday.
B. Finish your infographic on your 1800s Healtcare topic! These will be graded on the following five criteria:
- Clarity of topic (both how clear the topic is at first glance and how clearly the information is as you look through the infographic)
- Richness of Information (how much information is presented and how interesting it is)
- Creativity (how unusually information is represented and laid out that further grabs your attention & makes you want to know more)
- Learning (how well the takeaways are presented; what do I know now that I didn’t know before I saw this inforgraphic)
- Mechanics, Grammar, Citations (complete sentences & clear bullet-point comments; no errors in capitalization, punctuation, etc.; sources are correctly cited at bottom)
Ugh...there goes the laptop. We'll have to plan to pay the deductible when the bill arrives from the insurance company. You can find out how much it will be by going to "Student Home --> Vendor Selections" and clicking on the "Renters Ins" tab. We also have to plan for upcoming bills (rent, cable, and car loan are coming up in the next couple of weeks, and that blasted credit card!). Fortunately, our paycheck which comes in one week. Figure out how much next week's paycheck will add to your bank balance; subtract the cost of the above bills and you'll have some idea of how much you can pay off on the credit card while saving some for the next unexpected emergency...
Homework due Tuesday, Nov. 10:
A. Here are some details which everyone should have about their topics:
B. Go to "Ten Traits of Amazingly Awesome Infographics" and take Cornell notes on traits #1, 3, 4, 8, & 9. Use these ideas as you work on your infographics next week. C. Finish taking notes on the Timeline: 1865-1898. Begin at the "Gospel of Wealth" and go to the end. Click through the images at right to prep for the quiz as before. D. Your first junior/senior project blog entry must be complete by the start of class. It must contain the following information written out in short paragraphs:
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Homework due Friday, Nov. 6:
A. Click the image at left to access the timeline (scroll down on the page to find it, then click the right arrow). Take short notes on each event (stop after the Dawes Act of 1887); put dates in the left margin. There will be a quiz on these events/topics/people, and the images at right will be on the quiz. B. Continue research into your "Healthcare in the 1800s" topic. You should have two more sources with a half-page of notes on each. You must have the following points researched:
C. Your first junior/senior project blog entry must be complete by the start of class on Tuesday, 11/10. It must contain the following information written out in short paragraphs:
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You can review the Populism slideshow we saw in class by clicking the image at left.
Homework due Wednesday, Nov. 4:
A. Begin research into your 1800's healthcare topic. (Here is the Healthcare in the 1800s slideshow if you need to review it.) You must take 1/2 page of notes from two sources. These will be checked for credit on Wednesday.
B. For each of the two sources you use, you must complete the "Got Credibility?" Google form. This is rather painstaking, but an important step as you learn to be discerning consumers of information. Show me that you can do it well and you won't have to complete the form for any of the later sources you use.
A. Begin research into your 1800's healthcare topic. (Here is the Healthcare in the 1800s slideshow if you need to review it.) You must take 1/2 page of notes from two sources. These will be checked for credit on Wednesday.
B. For each of the two sources you use, you must complete the "Got Credibility?" Google form. This is rather painstaking, but an important step as you learn to be discerning consumers of information. Show me that you can do it well and you won't have to complete the form for any of the later sources you use.
Homework due Monday, Nov. 2:
A. Find a good image of Westward Expansion and submit it (along with a clear analytical paragraph) on the Jupiter forum which is open. You can review the slideshow we saw in class by clicking the image at left.
B. Read and take notes on "American Indians and the Transcontinental Railroads". Note especially the influence of market forces on populations in the West.
A. Find a good image of Westward Expansion and submit it (along with a clear analytical paragraph) on the Jupiter forum which is open. You can review the slideshow we saw in class by clicking the image at left.
B. Read and take notes on "American Indians and the Transcontinental Railroads". Note especially the influence of market forces on populations in the West.
Homework due Thursday, Oct. 29:
A. Read the first nine paragraphs of "Born Modern: An Overview of the West" (stop at "The pressures they put on American Indians were relentless."). Take notes on this reading.
B. Review the notes we took in class based upon the video lecture. Expect a quiz on some of the details (under the general headings of People, Events, and Ideas) as well as some of the details in the above essay.
C. Create your junior/senior project blog. Here's an example of a good title: "Senior Project: Architectural Design". The first entry will be due next Friday. I'll post details in a couple of days.
D. Log into Budget Challenge and arrange to have your two upcoming bills paid (cell phone & credit card). The credit card bill is somewhat flexible in terms of how much you have to pay. Based upon prior experience, I'd suggest that you make sure to keep over $500 in your bank account (after you get paid on Friday); use the remainder as payment on your credit card bill. I wrote a check for $235, which left $550 in my bank account.
A. Read the first nine paragraphs of "Born Modern: An Overview of the West" (stop at "The pressures they put on American Indians were relentless."). Take notes on this reading.
B. Review the notes we took in class based upon the video lecture. Expect a quiz on some of the details (under the general headings of People, Events, and Ideas) as well as some of the details in the above essay.
C. Create your junior/senior project blog. Here's an example of a good title: "Senior Project: Architectural Design". The first entry will be due next Friday. I'll post details in a couple of days.
D. Log into Budget Challenge and arrange to have your two upcoming bills paid (cell phone & credit card). The credit card bill is somewhat flexible in terms of how much you have to pay. Based upon prior experience, I'd suggest that you make sure to keep over $500 in your bank account (after you get paid on Friday); use the remainder as payment on your credit card bill. I wrote a check for $235, which left $550 in my bank account.
Homework due Tuesday, Oct. 27:
A. Check in at Budget Challenge. You've got bills to pay and may not have enough $$ to pay them, so you'd better hope they've got a grace period (hint hint).
B. Check back by 6pm on Saturday, Oct. 24 for updated info. Well, Saturday came and went with no updated info, which means you win. There are no other assignments besides writing checks for your upcoming bills on Budget Challenge.
A. Check in at Budget Challenge. You've got bills to pay and may not have enough $$ to pay them, so you'd better hope they've got a grace period (hint hint).
B. Check back by 6pm on Saturday, Oct. 24 for updated info. Well, Saturday came and went with no updated info, which means you win. There are no other assignments besides writing checks for your upcoming bills on Budget Challenge.
Homework due Friday, Oct. 23:
Study for our quiz on all 1800-1860 topics we've taken notes on. This includes the info on Discovery & Development, Slavery, and Politics; the 27 questions which dig more deeply into those topics; and the Bleeding Kansas slideshow. For reference, here's a PDF of the slideshow on Bleeding Kansas. The quiz is on Friday during block 3A. It will be very rushed if you don't know the information thoroughly, so study your notes (the best prepared among you will make flash cards or a Quizlet to help you review).
Study for our quiz on all 1800-1860 topics we've taken notes on. This includes the info on Discovery & Development, Slavery, and Politics; the 27 questions which dig more deeply into those topics; and the Bleeding Kansas slideshow. For reference, here's a PDF of the slideshow on Bleeding Kansas. The quiz is on Friday during block 3A. It will be very rushed if you don't know the information thoroughly, so study your notes (the best prepared among you will make flash cards or a Quizlet to help you review).
Homework due Wednesday, Oct. 21:
A. Check out this list of questions which we used to play Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me! in class on Monday. This list has links to help you get brief notes on each of the topics there. Get them by Wednesday - I'll check them for credit.
B. Log into Budget Challenge. Make sure your upcoming bills are paid and that you've updated your spreadsheet.
A. Check out this list of questions which we used to play Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me! in class on Monday. This list has links to help you get brief notes on each of the topics there. Get them by Wednesday - I'll check them for credit.
B. Log into Budget Challenge. Make sure your upcoming bills are paid and that you've updated your spreadsheet.
Homework due Monday, Oct. 19:
Ha! Homework? What homework? No assignments are due.
Ha! Homework? What homework? No assignments are due.
Homework due Thursday, Oct. 15:
A. The video of your Early American Energy Challenge demo is due! Upload it to YouTube & be ready to show it in class.
B. Your last blog entry is due. Combining text and images (here's a good example of a blog which does this well), write a short response to each of these questions:
A. The video of your Early American Energy Challenge demo is due! Upload it to YouTube & be ready to show it in class.
B. Your last blog entry is due. Combining text and images (here's a good example of a blog which does this well), write a short response to each of these questions:
- Describe one step in the design process that your group neglected & upon reflection should have spent more time on.
- Describe a new project requirement that would force groups to spend enough time on that step.
- Describe an added challenge which should be added to this project in two years which would push students to think even more creatively, ideally something rooted in the realities of early American history.
Homework due Tuesday, Oct. 13:
A. Two entries are due on your Early American Energy blog:
B. We will have class time (first block) to work on your projects on Tuesday! Bring any materials you need. I'll check the blogs at this time.
C. This is due on Thursday, so plan ahead: Research the following topic you are assigned (the specific events you need to know are in parentheses). Take excellent notes with sources cited so you have a good understanding of it and bring three excellent images which illustrate some facet of the topic. (These images can be printed or put into a Google doc which you'll access via Chromebooks and share with your group.) Bring these notes and be ready to teach others about 'your' topic on Thursday.
Topics & Assignments:
Discovery & Development (Lewis & Clark Expedition, Erie Canal, Second Great Awakening):
Slavery (Act Prohibiting Import of Slaves, Missouri Compromise, Nat Turner's Rebellion & reactions to it)
Politics (War of 1812, Economic Panics of 1819 & 1837, election of Andrew Jackson)
A. Two entries are due on your Early American Energy blog:
- Written project design brief
- Technical drawings (3)
B. We will have class time (first block) to work on your projects on Tuesday! Bring any materials you need. I'll check the blogs at this time.
C. This is due on Thursday, so plan ahead: Research the following topic you are assigned (the specific events you need to know are in parentheses). Take excellent notes with sources cited so you have a good understanding of it and bring three excellent images which illustrate some facet of the topic. (These images can be printed or put into a Google doc which you'll access via Chromebooks and share with your group.) Bring these notes and be ready to teach others about 'your' topic on Thursday.
Topics & Assignments:
Discovery & Development (Lewis & Clark Expedition, Erie Canal, Second Great Awakening):
- 1A: last names Allen - Charleton; 2A: last names Aguilar - Christensen; 3A: last names Aguado - Clark
Slavery (Act Prohibiting Import of Slaves, Missouri Compromise, Nat Turner's Rebellion & reactions to it)
- 1A: last names Christensen - Mendoza; 2A: last names Crabb - McTaggart; 3A: last names Correa - Peters
Politics (War of 1812, Economic Panics of 1819 & 1837, election of Andrew Jackson)
- 1A: last names Michnevich - Young; 2A: last names Medina - Yoo; 3A: last names Plinski - Williams
Homework due Friday, Oct. 9:
A. Create your Early American Energy blog. This is where you'll complete the documentation requirements for the energy project. Click the image at left to view the instructions. NOTE: you do NOT need to create a new Google account (as described in step 1); instead, you can use your current gmail account.
B. Create your first blog entry on blogger. You need to click the "New Blog" button on the left side of the page. THIS IS A PUBLIC BLOG, SO NAME YOUR PAGE APPROPRIATELY! Next, add your first post by clicking on the blog title then, on the next page, clicking the orange "New Post" button. This post must include:
C. Get in touch with your group members because part of the block on Friday will be work time. Your group needs to bring materials to work with (no materials will be provided for this project) to create prototypes. Reusable materials (clay, gears, Legos, etc.) are best to bring. Decide with your group and bring them!
A. Create your Early American Energy blog. This is where you'll complete the documentation requirements for the energy project. Click the image at left to view the instructions. NOTE: you do NOT need to create a new Google account (as described in step 1); instead, you can use your current gmail account.
B. Create your first blog entry on blogger. You need to click the "New Blog" button on the left side of the page. THIS IS A PUBLIC BLOG, SO NAME YOUR PAGE APPROPRIATELY! Next, add your first post by clicking on the blog title then, on the next page, clicking the orange "New Post" button. This post must include:
- An image of your group's assigned energy source
- A description of your group's task
- A one-sentence description of your role in the group (mech. engineer, indus. designer, proj. manager).
C. Get in touch with your group members because part of the block on Friday will be work time. Your group needs to bring materials to work with (no materials will be provided for this project) to create prototypes. Reusable materials (clay, gears, Legos, etc.) are best to bring. Decide with your group and bring them!
Homework due Wednesday, Oct. 7:
A. What was the "Trail of Tears?" Research the answer to this question online and take detailed notes about it (particularly as it involved the forced relocation of the Cherokee people).
B. Many historians say that the name "Trail of Tears" is misleading. What evidence supports this view? Write a one-paragraph response beneath your notes.
A. What was the "Trail of Tears?" Research the answer to this question online and take detailed notes about it (particularly as it involved the forced relocation of the Cherokee people).
B. Many historians say that the name "Trail of Tears" is misleading. What evidence supports this view? Write a one-paragraph response beneath your notes.
Homework due Monday, Oct. 5:
A. Update your Budget Challenge spreadsheet. I will check this on Monday and it must be up-to-date at that time (this includes having entered any checks which are scheduled to be paid in the future).
B. Two views of the "Indian Problem" - read and take notes on Andrew Jackson's message to the Cherokee and his earlier comments on the same topic to Congress. Be ready to discuss how & why the messages are similar & different.
C. There will be a quiz on the Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy on Monday. You will need to know:
A. Update your Budget Challenge spreadsheet. I will check this on Monday and it must be up-to-date at that time (this includes having entered any checks which are scheduled to be paid in the future).
B. Two views of the "Indian Problem" - read and take notes on Andrew Jackson's message to the Cherokee and his earlier comments on the same topic to Congress. Be ready to discuss how & why the messages are similar & different.
C. There will be a quiz on the Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy on Monday. You will need to know:
- names of the original five nations
- where the confederacy originated on a map of the U.S.
- how power was divided and decisions were made
- other notes which we took in class
Homework due Thursday, Oct. 1:
A. Click the image at left to view an instructional video on how to pay bills on Budget Challenge & record this information on your spreadsheet. You must have four checks written and ready to be paid when I check in on Thursday. You'll have to figure out what those bills are, how much they are for, and when they should be paid. The video will help!
A. Click the image at left to view an instructional video on how to pay bills on Budget Challenge & record this information on your spreadsheet. You must have four checks written and ready to be paid when I check in on Thursday. You'll have to figure out what those bills are, how much they are for, and when they should be paid. The video will help!
Homework due Tuesday, Sep. 29:
A. There is a Jupiter Forum open for you to post your memes and to comment upon others'. Read the instructions on Jupiter carefully.
B. Read and take notes on the following two excerpts from A People's History:
C. When you've finished, take 5-10 minutes to write a response to this question in your notes: what similarities or common themes do you notice in these two chapters, and why are they significant?
A. There is a Jupiter Forum open for you to post your memes and to comment upon others'. Read the instructions on Jupiter carefully.
B. Read and take notes on the following two excerpts from A People's History:
- Chapter 5 - "A Kind of Revolution" - start at paragraph which begins "The problem of democracy in the post-Revolutionary society..." and read to end of chapter.
- Chapter 7 - "As Long As Grass Grows Or Water Runs" - start at beginning of chapter and read through the paragraph which ends "...became lifelong friends of the Indian."
C. When you've finished, take 5-10 minutes to write a response to this question in your notes: what similarities or common themes do you notice in these two chapters, and why are they significant?
Homework due Wednesday, Sep. 23:
A. Create a meme which shows your deep understanding of the European-Native conflict. Follow these steps:
B. Read this summary of George Washington's thoughts about Shay's Rebellion and the need to revise the Articles of Confederation. Take notes on what his concern is about the former and what his intentions are about the latter.
C. Watch and take notes on this slideshow on the Constitution. Click forward to start at "image 12 of 31" and stop after "image 29". Note: this is a very simplified version of events, but it's got the key details correct. Don't copy every word! Instead, think about what the point of each slide is (or what the main points are) and jot that down.
D. Finally, look at these two versions of the Preamble to the Constitution. Take notes on how they are different and why those differences are important - what they tell you about how the creators' attitudes had changed.
A. Create a meme which shows your deep understanding of the European-Native conflict. Follow these steps:
- Find a suitable image. Something which romanticizes the first contacts would be good. Save this image to the desktop of your computer.
- Upload your image to the Meme Generator. Add text that demonstrates what you understand about the issue. [While humor is common in memes, you may resort to bitter sarcasm rather than a cheap gag. After all, the situation wasn't very funny.]
- When you've got something good, click the blue "Generate Meme" button.
- In the next window that pops up, click the "Go To Image Page" button. If you have popups blocked, you won't see it; make sure that you allow popups for this website.
- Copy the URL for that image page onto a Google doc. You'll need to open it in class to share with others in order to vote for the best ones.
B. Read this summary of George Washington's thoughts about Shay's Rebellion and the need to revise the Articles of Confederation. Take notes on what his concern is about the former and what his intentions are about the latter.
C. Watch and take notes on this slideshow on the Constitution. Click forward to start at "image 12 of 31" and stop after "image 29". Note: this is a very simplified version of events, but it's got the key details correct. Don't copy every word! Instead, think about what the point of each slide is (or what the main points are) and jot that down.
D. Finally, look at these two versions of the Preamble to the Constitution. Take notes on how they are different and why those differences are important - what they tell you about how the creators' attitudes had changed.
Homework due Monday, Sep. 21:
A. Here is the link to A People's History of the United States. Read chapter 1 ("Columbus, the Indians, and Human Progress") and take notes!
A. Here is the link to A People's History of the United States. Read chapter 1 ("Columbus, the Indians, and Human Progress") and take notes!
Homework due Thursday, Sep. 17:
A. You'll be checking in with your Junior/Senior Project Core Advisor on Thursday and next Monday. Put your printed copy of Form A (with the excellent project description) in your binder so you are ready for the check-in.
A. You'll be checking in with your Junior/Senior Project Core Advisor on Thursday and next Monday. Put your printed copy of Form A (with the excellent project description) in your binder so you are ready for the check-in.
B. Background reading on the Articles of Confederation: read and take Cornell Notes up to the line which reads, "Between the states of:"
Homework due Tuesday, Sep. 15:
A. No homework is due. Enjoy the weekend! The DBQ will be in class on Tuesday. Also, be sure to read C. below.
B. The grading period ends next Friday. If you have missed any assignments, that will be the last day to turn them in for late credit. Also, if you earned lower than a C- on any quizzes, you can choose two of them to re-take for a higher score. The last day for this is next Friday as well.
C. Plan ahead - Junior/Senior Project Form A is due next Friday. Get it done now so it's not hanging over you next week.
A. No homework is due. Enjoy the weekend! The DBQ will be in class on Tuesday. Also, be sure to read C. below.
B. The grading period ends next Friday. If you have missed any assignments, that will be the last day to turn them in for late credit. Also, if you earned lower than a C- on any quizzes, you can choose two of them to re-take for a higher score. The last day for this is next Friday as well.
C. Plan ahead - Junior/Senior Project Form A is due next Friday. Get it done now so it's not hanging over you next week.
Homework due Friday, Sep. 11:
A. Study your notes on all topics so far. There will be a test on the Colonial Era (up to and including the Declaration of Independence) on Friday.
A. Study your notes on all topics so far. There will be a test on the Colonial Era (up to and including the Declaration of Independence) on Friday.
B. Watch this video about taking effective notes for a DBQ essay. While it's two years old and has some commentary which doesn't apply to us, the core information is relevant & useful. Take notes as you watch; you'll want to use these strategies when you complete the DBQ portion of the test on Friday.
Homework due Wednesday, Sep. 9:
A. Create a SOAPS chart in your notes. Read Charles Blow's column Ratcheting Up the Rhetoric and fill in the SOAPS chart. Be ready to discuss this in class on Wednesday. Make sure that you understand his purpose and can cite specific evidence to support your understanding.
B. Here is the link to our axis STEM academy Political Typology Quiz. 3A only had time to start; finish it for homework.
C. Be sure to check this link.
D. Scan through the Declaration of Independence. Read closely the list of grievances against King George III (the indented section of the text). Many of these grievances will be unfamiliar to you, but several of them are ones which we've studied and discussed. Next, read this summary of critiques of the Declaration of Independence and take Cornell Notes on the criticisms made by Thomas Hutchinson, Peter Van Schaack, and James Boswell (editor of The Scots Magazine).
At the bottom of your notes, answer this question: is the list of grievances accurate, or does it seem more a political text (designed to get people to side with the revolutionaries)?
A. Create a SOAPS chart in your notes. Read Charles Blow's column Ratcheting Up the Rhetoric and fill in the SOAPS chart. Be ready to discuss this in class on Wednesday. Make sure that you understand his purpose and can cite specific evidence to support your understanding.
B. Here is the link to our axis STEM academy Political Typology Quiz. 3A only had time to start; finish it for homework.
C. Be sure to check this link.
D. Scan through the Declaration of Independence. Read closely the list of grievances against King George III (the indented section of the text). Many of these grievances will be unfamiliar to you, but several of them are ones which we've studied and discussed. Next, read this summary of critiques of the Declaration of Independence and take Cornell Notes on the criticisms made by Thomas Hutchinson, Peter Van Schaack, and James Boswell (editor of The Scots Magazine).
At the bottom of your notes, answer this question: is the list of grievances accurate, or does it seem more a political text (designed to get people to side with the revolutionaries)?
Homework due Wednesday, Sep. 2:
Congratulations to our three axis STEM core senators: Annie Thorp, Anthony Spallino, and Claire Ernst. The first student senate is Wednesday morning at 9:20 in the theater. Be ready to bring back a summary to the classes immediately afterward.
A. Use this link to view the introductory DBQ on Continuity and Change in Bicycle Design. As you scroll through the images & text, take notes on similarities and differences. When you're done, you need to write a one-paragraph response to this question: how have bicycles changed and stayed the same over time? Your response must be posted in a Jupiter forum; when you log into Jupiter, you'll see the forum topic on the first screen.
B. Take Cornell notes in your binder on the "Boston Tea Party" and the four so-called "Intolerable Acts" (officially called the "Coercive Acts"). Be sure to read about each one by clicking on the bold blue titles!
Congratulations to our three axis STEM core senators: Annie Thorp, Anthony Spallino, and Claire Ernst. The first student senate is Wednesday morning at 9:20 in the theater. Be ready to bring back a summary to the classes immediately afterward.
A. Use this link to view the introductory DBQ on Continuity and Change in Bicycle Design. As you scroll through the images & text, take notes on similarities and differences. When you're done, you need to write a one-paragraph response to this question: how have bicycles changed and stayed the same over time? Your response must be posted in a Jupiter forum; when you log into Jupiter, you'll see the forum topic on the first screen.
B. Take Cornell notes in your binder on the "Boston Tea Party" and the four so-called "Intolerable Acts" (officially called the "Coercive Acts"). Be sure to read about each one by clicking on the bold blue titles!
Homework due Monday, Aug. 31:
Read the interview with Ben Franklin which is linked below. You need to read only the first page, through you are welcome to read more. Create a SOAPS chart in your notes. Fill it in and be ready to discuss it with the class on Wednesday.
Also, read about the "Boston Massacre" and take Cornell Notes in your binder. Expect a short quiz on this section on Monday.
Unless I tell you otherwise, all notes should be done Cornell-style.
Read the interview with Ben Franklin which is linked below. You need to read only the first page, through you are welcome to read more. Create a SOAPS chart in your notes. Fill it in and be ready to discuss it with the class on Wednesday.
Also, read about the "Boston Massacre" and take Cornell Notes in your binder. Expect a short quiz on this section on Monday.
Unless I tell you otherwise, all notes should be done Cornell-style.
Homework due Thursday, Aug. 27:
A. Watch this video on how to take effective Cornell notes.
B. Take effective Cornell notes on the Stamp Act and Taxation Without Representation. There will be a quiz on the main ideas on Thursday, so don't simply take notes; make sure you understand them.
C. If you had trouble getting registered at Remind.com and/or want to make sure you get emails instead of (or in addition to) texts, here are the links for each class:
NOTE: your parents can register as well, if they want to receive the texts I send out.
D. Finally, make sure that at least one parent/guardian logs into JupiterEd using the information I handed out in class. This must be done by the end of the day tomorrow (Wednesday, 8/28).
A. Watch this video on how to take effective Cornell notes.
B. Take effective Cornell notes on the Stamp Act and Taxation Without Representation. There will be a quiz on the main ideas on Thursday, so don't simply take notes; make sure you understand them.
C. If you had trouble getting registered at Remind.com and/or want to make sure you get emails instead of (or in addition to) texts, here are the links for each class:
NOTE: your parents can register as well, if they want to receive the texts I send out.
D. Finally, make sure that at least one parent/guardian logs into JupiterEd using the information I handed out in class. This must be done by the end of the day tomorrow (Wednesday, 8/28).
Homework due Tuesday, Aug. 25:
Your pinball design group must create a presentation (with slideshow and demonstration of your machine) as part of your grade on this project. You can review the requirements here. To do the best you can, complete all requirements by Tuesday (including the docs and slideshow) and plan carefully how you will use the extra block you have on Tuesday morning to finalize your pinball machines. NOTE: YOU MAY NOT BRING ANY TOOLS FROM HOME TO USE. WE WILL HAVE 3-4 MORE DRILLS AVAILABLE SO THAT THERE IS LESS WAITING FOR THE TOOLS.
I'm impressed with the products you have so far - things really came together for many groups during 3rd block today - and I'm eager to see your finished work on Tuesday. I also can't wait to start teaching & studying history with you next week. If you want to get a head start on some notes which we'll have to take next week, review this brief video about how to take effective Cornell notes and practice by taking notes on the Stamp Act and the issue of Taxation Without Representation. These will be due next Thursday.
Your pinball design group must create a presentation (with slideshow and demonstration of your machine) as part of your grade on this project. You can review the requirements here. To do the best you can, complete all requirements by Tuesday (including the docs and slideshow) and plan carefully how you will use the extra block you have on Tuesday morning to finalize your pinball machines. NOTE: YOU MAY NOT BRING ANY TOOLS FROM HOME TO USE. WE WILL HAVE 3-4 MORE DRILLS AVAILABLE SO THAT THERE IS LESS WAITING FOR THE TOOLS.
I'm impressed with the products you have so far - things really came together for many groups during 3rd block today - and I'm eager to see your finished work on Tuesday. I also can't wait to start teaching & studying history with you next week. If you want to get a head start on some notes which we'll have to take next week, review this brief video about how to take effective Cornell notes and practice by taking notes on the Stamp Act and the issue of Taxation Without Representation. These will be due next Thursday.
Homework due Friday, Aug. 21:
Complete the required documents for your Building America Pinball Machine. You can see the requirements on Vezino's webpage.
Complete the required documents for your Building America Pinball Machine. You can see the requirements on Vezino's webpage.
Homework due Wednesday, Aug. 19:
Work on planning for your Building America pinball machine. You need to research and create three things (listed on the Pinball Design Project Homework sheet handed out in class on Monday):
Work on planning for your Building America pinball machine. You need to research and create three things (listed on the Pinball Design Project Homework sheet handed out in class on Monday):
- brief mechanical analyses of three historic pinball machines
- a list of materials needed to create the pinball machine you've designed
- a typed, 1.5 - 2 spaced, one page (maximum) explanation of your theme and each of the eight events/elements you want to include; this must include a rationale which explains where you would put each event/element and why AND a list of sources for your information. This list must have at least one source and it must be cited in MLA format (use a website such as easybib.com to generate this).
Homework due Monday, Aug. 17:
Read this article by UC Berkeley professor (and former Secretary of Labor) Robert Reich which discusses the intense anger and polarization in America today.
Download the "SOAPS Explained" sheet. Read it carefully. Then, take notes on the Subject, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, and Speaker for Reich's article. These will be checked on Monday. Be ready to discuss your ideas as class time allows.
Read this article by UC Berkeley professor (and former Secretary of Labor) Robert Reich which discusses the intense anger and polarization in America today.
Download the "SOAPS Explained" sheet. Read it carefully. Then, take notes on the Subject, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, and Speaker for Reich's article. These will be checked on Monday. Be ready to discuss your ideas as class time allows.
The syllabus for honors US History can be viewed here.