ap u.s. history

Wednesday, April 29, 2015General Reminders

Please sign up for you 10 hours of study/review sessions for a major grade. 1 hour = 10 points

“All Gods Children” – Transforming America Lesson 17 is due BY FRIDAYToday’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

Was America justified in becoming involved in Vietnam? Was the war winnable?

Today’s Activities Video and notes: The War in Vietnam

Homework Read Chapter 28. Learning Curve is due FRIDAY! Read Chapter 29. Learning Curve is due SUNDAY!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015General Reminders



Were non-violent or peaceful methods more effective in bringing about change for African Americans in the 1960s?

Today’s Activities Video and notes: A Long Walk to Freedom

Homework Read Chapter 28. Learning Curve is due FRIDAY! Read Chapter 29. Learning Curve is due SUNDAY!

Monday, April 27, 2015General Reminders



Were non-violent or peaceful methods more effective in bringing about change for African Americans in the 1960s?

Today’s Activities Video and notes: A Long Walk to Freedom

Homework Read Chapter 28. Learning Curve is on and due FRIDAY!

Friday, April 24, 2015General Reminders


“All Gods Children” – Transforming America Lesson 17 is due TUESDAYToday’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

The period between 1945 and 1963 was a time of increasing fear and tension in the United States. Compare and contrast the effectiveness with which TWO of the following presidents dealt with Cold War developments.

Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy

Today’s Activities Long Essay practice

Homework Read Chapter 27. Learning Curve is on and due SATURDAY!

Thursday, April 23, 2015General Reminders


“All Gods Children” – Transforming America Lesson 17 is due next TUESDAYToday’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

To what extent was the world on the brink of nuclear war during the 1960s?Today’s Activities

Video: “The World on the Brink” Take notes. Some of the information might be useful in your essay tomorrow.

Homework Prepare for Cold War essay by researching 3 events from Truman, Eisenhower, and

Kennedy’s presidencies (3 EACH – total of NINE events) (Essays about Kennedy from Profiles in Audacity and Folly are posted on the webpage. They may be helpful in your essay preparation.)

Read Chapter 27. Learning Curve is on and due SATURDAY!


There will be 26 hours of after school/Saturday extra sessions to review and/or cover additional material. You are required to attend 10 hours of those sessions for a major grade. 1 hour = 10 points

Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question: In what ways were the perceived roles of women changing in American society by

the end of 1950s?Today’s Activities

Short answer writing practice – finally! You need your list of Historical Thinking Skills (green sheet)



Read Chapter 27. Learning Curve is on and due Friday!


Learning Curve 26 deadline is TONIGHT at 11:59. There will be approximately 20 hours of after school/Saturday extra sessions to

review and/or cover additional material. You are required to attend 10 hours of those sessions for a major grade. 1 hour = 10 points

Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question: In what ways can the 1950s be characterized as a “pursuit of happiness” for

American society?Today’s Activities

Transforming America Video Lesson #16 – “Pursuit of Happiness” Questions for video (You will need notebook paper)



Read “A Purpose for Modern Woman” by Adlai Stevenson (handout) Read “Betty Friedan and a Woman’s Place” – Profiles in Audacity p. 183 (also on

webpage)


Your 3 paragraphs from “When America Was Rocked” are due today. You may e mail them if you choose.

APUSH exam is May 8. The next 2 weeks will be a little rough – possibly very rough.

Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question: How can knowing words help us express historical concepts intelligently?

Today’s Activities Vocabulary Test – chapters 20 - 25


Kennedy’s presidencies (3 EACH – total of NINE events) Read Chapter 26 – Learning Curve deadline is TUESDAY night at 11:59.


Vocabulary Test has been moved to MONDAY but will count on THIS grading term– Chapters 20 - 25

APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive. Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

In what ways did popular music of the 1950s reveal significant changes in post-war American culture?

Today’s Activities Video: Ten Days That Unexpectedly Changed American History – “When America

Was Rocked” Writing assignment – 3 paragraphs in response to selected questions

Homework Answer 3 questions from When America Was Rocked fully in COMPLETE

paragraphs – due MONDAY Read the Cold War Time Line (twice). Determine who is President during each

event. Choose 3 events under each president (not FDR) to research further. An essay is coming soon!

Read Chapter 26 – Learning Curve deadline is MONDAY night at 11:59.


Vocabulary Test has been moved to MONDAY but will count on THIS grading term– Chapters 20 - 25

APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive. Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

Were the fears American felt about the Communist threat valid?Today’s Activities

Discussion of essential questions for “Marshall Plan” and “Berlin Airlift "readings. What social, economic, and political changes were caused by the Cold War?

Homework Read the Cold War Time Line (twice). Determine who is President during each

event. Choose 3 events under each president (not FDR) to research further. An essay is coming soon!

Read the blue, green, and pink sheets – Historical Themes, Thinking Skills, and Time Periods. Memorize them all.

Look over the set of questions for “When America Was Rocked” for tomorrow’s video.


Vocabulary Test this FRIDAY – Chapters 20 - 25 APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive.

Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question: Is it possible to choose the correct answer on a stimulus based multiple choice

test?Today’s Activities

Multiple choice test practiceHomework

Read the Cold War Time Line (twice). Determine who is President during each event. Choose 3 events under each president (not FDR) to research further. An essay is coming soon!

Read the blue, green, and pink sheets – Historical Themes, Thinking Skills, and Time Periods. Memorize them all.


Vocabulary Test this FRIDAY – Chapters 20 - 25 APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive.

Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question: Is it possible to choose the correct answer on a stimulus based multiple choice

test?Today’s Activities

Multiple choice test practiceHomework

“Marshall and the Marshall Plan” (page 169) “Truman and the Berlin Airlift” (page 234) Read Chapter 25 Learning Curve 25 deadline TODAY at 11:59


Vocabulary Test this FRIDAY – Chapters 20 - 25 If you have an appointment to see me after school today, DO NOT FORGET! APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive.

Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question: Today you will write your own essential questions.

Today’s Activities Silent reading in Profiles in Audacity –

“Marshall and the Marshall Plan” (page 169) “Truman and the Berlin Airlift” (page 234)

Write TWO essential questions for each essay (a total of 4) and be prepared to discuss with your classmates. (Remember that these questions should cause others to ponder and discuss. They are not simple questions of fact.)

Homework Read Chapter 25 Learning Curve 25 deadline TOMORROW April 14 at 11:59


If you have a zero for the Jungle dialectical journal, I need to see you after class today!

Transforming America Video Lesson 14 is due NOW. Korematsu v. the U.S. is due at the end of class. APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive.

Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question: Is it justifiable to suspend civil liberties during a time of national crisis?

Today’s Activities Class discussion – the Korematsu case

Homework Read Chapter 25 Learning Curve 25 deadline TUESDAY April 14 at 11:59


APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive. For your convenience, I will be showing TA video lesson #14 in the room TODAY,

WED and THURS after school at 3:00, 3:30, and 4:00 (that’s 9 times).Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

Is it justifiable to suspend civil liberties during a time of national crisis?Today’s Activities

Lost day of instruction for AP Exam bubbling Students who have completed the process may stay in the room and work on any

necessary school work at their own discretionHomework

Finish reading Chapter 24 (World War II) Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY April 9 at 11:59 Watch Transforming America video lesson 14 (World at War) on your own and

answer questions. (Due FRIDAY)


APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive. For your convenience, I will be showing TA video lesson #14 in the room TODAY,


Is it justifiable to suspend civil liberties during a time of national crisis?Today’s Activities

Korematsu v. United States Analysis of case and class discussion

Homework Finish reading Chapter 24 (World War II) Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY April 9 at 11:59 Watch Transforming America video lesson 14 (World at War) on your own and



APUSH exam is May 8. This will all be over soon. You will survive. Questions from the Roosevelt and Taft speeches were due yesterday. Your last

chance to turn them in is NOW. For your convenience, I will be showing TA video lesson #14 in the room TODAY,


What geo-political events led to the outbreak of world war in 1939? Was it possible for the U.S. to avoid becoming a belligerent in World War II?

Today’s Activities Transforming America video lesson #13 – The Road to War and questions You will need notebook paper.

Homework Begin reading Chapter 24 (World War II) Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY April 9 at 11:59 Watch Transforming America video lesson 14 (World at War) on your own and


Black people are the best people.–Treniece Hall


APUSH exam May 8. This will all be over soon. Questions from the Roosevelt and Taft speeches are due today.

Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question: To what extent is the federal government responsible for the welfare of the

individual? Which presidential candidate would you have voted for in 1932?

Today’s Activities Reading of 3 anonymous speeches from the presidential election of 1932 Discussion of key points from Roosevelt speech of 1932 and Robert Taft speech of

1939Homework

Begin reading Chapter 24 (World War II) Learning Curve deadline Thursday April 7 at 11:59 Transforming America video lessons 13 and 14 Questions for each video

Friday, April 3, 2015General Reminders APUSH exam May 8. This will all be over soon.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

To what extent is the federal government responsible for the welfare of the individual?

Which presidential candidate would you have voted for in 1932?Today’s Activities

Finish CCC Video and graphic organizer Great Debate discussion

Homework Finish Chapter 23 and Learning Curve (deadline Saturday 11:59) Begin reading Chapter 24 (World War II)

Thursday, April 2, 2015General Reminders MUSICA TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please turn in your Story of Us paragraph if you did not yesterday (yellow sheet)Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

To what extent is the federal government responsible for the welfare and security of the individual?

To what extent were the measures passed under FDR beneficial for Americans? Why were the measures passed under FDR criticized by Americans?

Today’s Activities Video: American Experience - “The CCC” T-chart – Positives and negatives

Homework Read: “The Cruelest Year” (posted on the web page) Great Debates: FDR & Robert Taft Read Chapter 23 Learning Curve deadline Saturday 11:59

Wednesday, April 1, 2015General Reminders Today we will again cover about 4 class days worth of material. Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

How did a seemingly healthy economy suddenly “crash” in 1929? Could this crash have been prevented?

Today’s Activities Video: American Experience – “1929”

Graphic organizer – Key people and key questions Large group sharing of responses to key questions

Video: History Channel, Story of Us – “Bust” Four discussion questions/paragraph responses Large group sharing of written responses

Video: History Channel, American Presidents – “Hoover” & “Roosevelt” Great Debate Unit 9 – Roosevelt & Robert Taft – “To What Extent is the Federal

Government Responsible for the Welfare and Security of the Individual”Homework

Finish: “The Cruelest Year” (posted on the web page) Chapter 23 in the textbook. Learning Curve deadline Saturday night.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

What cultural, social, and economic issues divided Americans in the 1920s? Was “Fordism” beneficial for America? Was “Fordism” beneficial for the American worker?

Today’s Activities Class discussion – “Henry Ford and the American Worker” Practice determining how to use documents to respond to a multi-faceted DBQ

prompt.Homework

Read: “The Cruelest Year” (posted on the web page) Begin reading Chapter 23 in the textbook.

Monday, March 30, 2015General Reminders Fasten your seatbelts! Today we will cover about 4 class days worth of material. Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

What cultural, social, and economic developments unified Americans in the 1920s? What cultural, social, and economic issues divided Americans in the 1920s?

Today’s Activities Repeat of Video Lesson 10 – “Modern Times” Quick Write – (T Chart) List positive and negative aspects of the 1920s Group sharing of responses Video clips from – “Birth of a Nation” (30 minutes) followed by class discussion Group analysis and sharing of Opposing Viewpoints Documents – “Social and

Cultural Issues in the 1920s” “In Search of History – The Monkey Trial” – video and discussion questions

Homework Read: “The Cruelest Year” (posted on the web page) Begin reading Chapter 23 in the textbook.

Friday, March 27, 2015General Reminders Monday and Wednesday next week is the ELA STAAR testing. All APUSH classes will

meeting in the Omni Room together ALL day. AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

What cultural issues divided Americans in the 1920s? How did economic trends go from boom to bust in the decade of the 1920s?

Today’s Activities Video and interactive notes: Lesson 10 – “Modern Times”

Homework View PowerPoint slide show on The Jazz Age Finish reading Chapter 22 “Cultural Conflict, Bubble, and Bust” (the Roaring

Twenties and the great crash of the stock market!) Read the set of Opposing Viewpoints documents. Learning Curve 22 deadline is Sunday at midnight.

Thursday, March 26, 2015General Reminders

AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

Was America’s entry into World War I justified? Was Woodrow Wilson able to achieve his stated goals at the end of the war?

Today’s Activities Video and interactive notes: Lesson 9 – “A War to End All Wars”

Homework View PowerPoint slide show on World War I Start reading Chapter 22 “Cultural Conflict, Bubble, and Bust” (the Roaring

Twenties and the great crash of the stock market!) Learning Curve 22 deadline is Sunday at midnight.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

Does America have a responsibility to spread democracy in the world? Does America have a responsibility to bring civilization to uncivilized parts of the

world?Today’s Activities

Finish Imperialists /Anti-Imperialist discussion Video and interactive notes: Lesson 9 – “A War to End All Wars”

Homework View PowerPoint slide show on World War I Complete interactive notes on Video Lesson #9 – “A War to End All Wars”

Tuesday, March 24, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

Does America have a responsibility to spread democracy in the world? Does America have a responsibility to bring civilization to uncivilized parts of the

world?Today’s Activities

Please vote on the two questions on the white board. Imperialists /Anti-Imperialist discussion

Homework View PowerPoint slide show on World War I View Transforming America Video Lesson #9 – “A War to End All Wars”

Monday, March 23, 2015General Reminders I need 9 volunteers for class discussion tomorrow on American imperialism. AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

Was America’s declaration of war against Spain just? Was America’s declaration of war against the Philippines just?

Today’s Activities Video and “interactive” notes: Transforming America Lesson 7 – “A Question of

Empire”Homework

View PowerPoint slide show on American Imperialism Read Opposing Viewpoints documents 8A & 8B (Should America retain the

Philippines?) Read McKinley and the Spanish-American War Documents A - H

Friday, March 20, 2015General Reminders Murder at the Fair questions due NOW AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

What are good reasons for going to war?Today’s Activities

Class discussion – War? What is it good for?Homework

View PowerPoint slide show on American Imperialism Read Opposing Viewpoints documents 8A & 8B (Should America retain the

Philippines?) Read McKinley and the Spanish-American War Documents A - H

Thursday, March 19, 2015General Reminders Movie Night! TODAY - 5:00 – 7:30 in the Omni Room. The Wizard of Oz Murder at the Fair questions due TOMORROW AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

To what extent were Progressive reformers and Populists successful in bringing about needed change in America society?

Today’s Activities Class discussion – Federal Reform Measures 1883 – 1921 Civil Rights work of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois

Homework View PowerPoint slide show on American Imperialism View Transforming America Video Lesson 7 “The Question of Empire” Complete short survey on good and bad reasons for going to war.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015General Reminders Movie Night! TOMORROW 5:00 – 8:00 in the Omni Room. The Wizard of Oz Murder at the Fair questions due FRIDAY AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:


Today’s Activities Class discussion – Federal Reform Measures 1883 - 1921

Homework View PowerPoint slide show on American Imperialism (for Thursday discussion) View Transforming America Video Lesson 7 “The Question of Empire” View Murder at the Fair and respond to the discussion questions in writing – due

Friday

Tuesday, March 17, 2015General Reminders Political Cartoon for Two Populist Speeches due today (after discussion) Movie Night! This Thursday. 5:00 – 8:00 in the Omni Room. The Wizard of Oz AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:


Today’s Activities Class discussion – The Populist Party Platform of 1892 Two Populist Speeches – Mary Elizabeth Lease and William Jennings Bryan

Homework Review information on Booker T Washington and WEB DuBois for discussion

tomorrow View PowerPoint slide show on American Imperialism (for Thursday discussion) View Transforming America Video Lesson 7 “The Question of Empire” View Murder at the Fair and respond to the discussion questions in writing – due

Friday

Monday, March 16, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:


Today’s Activities Class discussion – The Populist Party Platform of 1892

Homework for the Break Read Chapter 20 Learning Curve for Chapter 20 Read 1892 Populist Party Platform Read Two Populist Speeches and create political cartoons as directed View Transforming America Video Lesson 6 “The Populist Challenge” View Transforming America Video Lesson 8 “The Progressive Paradox” View Murder at the Fair and respond to the discussion questions in writing Read Chapter 21 Learning Curve for Chapter 21 View Transforming America Video Lesson 7 “The Question of Empire”

Friday, March 6, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 8. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:


Today’s Activities Transforming America Video Lesson 6 – “The Populist Challenge” Take BRIEF notes based on 8 discussion questions


Thursday, March 5, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 10. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Content and Language Objectives


Today’s Activities School cancelled due to icy weather


Wednesday, March 4, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 10. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Objective – Respond thoughtfully to the following essential question:

What were the most urgent problems facing American society by 1910? If you had been a progressive reformer during the time, what measures would have

advocated for addressing these problems?Today’s Activities

Writing practice – a “long essay” based on the above essential questionsHomework for the Break

Read Chapter 20 Learning Curve for Chapter 20 Read 1892 Populist Party Platform Read Two Populist Speeches and create political cartoons as directed View Transforming America Video Lesson 6 “The Populist Challenge” View Transforming America Video Lesson 8 “The Progressive Paradox” View Murder at the Fair and respond to the discussion questions in writing Read Chapter 21 Learning Curve for Chapter 21 View Transforming America Video Lesson 7 “The Question of Empire”

Tuesday, March 3, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 10. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

How great was the disparity of wealth created by the rapid industrialization, immigration, and urbanization in the latter part of the 19th century?

What were the most urgent problems facing American society by 1910? If you had been a progressive reformer during the time, what measures would have

advocated for addressing these problems?Today’s Activities

Brief video: Jacob Riis and How the Other Half Lives PowerPoint pictorial exposé: “The Rich and Poor in the Gilded Age” Quick write response to the 2nd essential questions above Small group discussion of the 3rd essential question above

Homework The Jungle - dialectical journal due this Friday March 6th

Monday, March 2, 2015General Reminders AP exam is May 10. We will be moving through the material at a rapid pace.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

How can understanding of key terms and people aid in the understanding of historical time periods?

Today’s Activities Vocabulary Test – Chapters 16 - 19

Homework The Jungle - dialectical journal due Friday March 6th

Friday, February 27, 2015General Reminders Star Wars Lock-in: TODAY! (Weather permitting)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Should government authority have the power to regulate the reproductive practices of private citizens?

Today’s Activities Document 19-9: The Case for Birth Control by Margaret Sanger (1917) Document 19-20: Progressivism and Compulsory Sterilization (1907) Read and discuss Respond to questions in writing and add to binders as notes

Homework Read the following:

Begin reading textbook chapter 19 The Jungle - dialectical journal due March 3rd

Thursday, February 26, 2015General Reminders Star Wars Lock-in: TOMORROW! Free food. All the Star Wars movies played back to

back. Costume contest and prizes. Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Should the owners of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company have been convicted of manslaughter for the 1911 fire that killed 146 workers in their NYC shop?

How might this tragedy have been prevented?Today’s Activities

PBS American Experience documentary: “Triangle Fire”Homework

Read the following: Read textbook chapter 19 The Jungle - dialectical journal due March 3rd

Wednesday, February 25, 2015General Reminders Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27! Free food. All the Star Wars movies played

back to back. Costume contest and prizes. Today’s Content and Language Objectives

How safe were the working conditions in sweatshops and factories during the industrial revolution?

Do employers have a responsibility to protect workers from incidents such as workplace fires?

Today’s Activities Class discussion: Student responses to their reading of The Jungle so far. Brief teacher lecture: Introduction to factors contributing to the Triangle Shirtwaist

fire disasterHomework

Read the following: Read textbook chapter 19 The Jungle - dialectical journal due March 6th

Tuesday, February 24, 2015General Reminders Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27! Free food. All the Star Wars movies played

back to back. Costume contest and prizes. Permission slips must be signed by a parent. Get one NOW. Return ASAP. We must

limit attendance to first 60 students.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

In what ways did the large numbers of immigrants transform American urban society in the post Civil War period?

Today’s Activities School cancelled due to icy weather


Read textbook chapter 19 The Jungle - dialectical journal due March 6th

Monday, February 23, 2015General Reminders Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27! Free food. All the Star Wars movies played




Today’s Activities School cancelled due to icy weather.

Homework Read textbook Chapter 19 The Jungle - dialectical journal due March 6th

Friday, February 20, 2015General Reminders Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27! Free food. All the Star Wars movies played




Today’s Activities Transforming America Video Lesson 3 – “Moving to the City” Take notes. Answer discussion questions in complete full sentences.


Read textbook chapter 19 The Jungle - dialectical journal due March 6th

Thursday, February 19, 2015General Reminders Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27! Free food. All the Star Wars movies played



To what extent was the intent of the 14th Amendment carried out in the law and social customs during the post Reconstruction Era.

Today’s Activities Class discussion of 14th and 15th Amendment and the Plessy v. Ferguson case


Begin reading textbook chapter 19 The Jungle - dialectical journal due March 3rd

Wednesday, February 18, 2015General Reminders Instructions for The Jungle dialectical journal are on line. Start reading and

journaling. Journal due in 2 weeks. (March 3rd) Major grade. Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27! Free food. All the Star Wars movies played

back to back. Costume contest and prizes. Permission slips available tomorrow.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

To what extent was the intent of the 14th Amendment carried out in the law and social customs during the post Reconstruction Era.

Today’s Activities Class discussion of assigned documents Video segment: The Supreme Court, episode 2


Textbook chapter 18 15th Amendment, and Plessy v. Ferguson case

Tuesday, February 17, 2015General Reminders Instructions for The Jungle dialectical journal are on line. Start reading and

journaling. Journal due in 2 weeks. (March 3rd) Major grade. Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27! Free food. All the Star Wars movies played

back to back. Costume contest and prizes. Permission slips available tomorrow.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

In what ways societal norms changing during the Victorian Era? How were African American rights progressing during the Victorian Era?

Today’s Activities Class discussion of assigned documents


Textbook chapter 18 Learning Curve 18 is available for extra credit until midnight tonight. 14th Amendment, 15th Amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson case

Friday, February 13, 2015General Reminders Start bringing The Jungle to class and reading it on your own time. I’ll give

instructions soon. Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27Today’s Content and Language Objectives

What major issues divided society during the Industrial Era?Today’s Activities

Silent reading and study day Prepare for class discussion over all readings next Tuesday


Textbook chapter 18 Document Reader Chapter 18 - # 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (answer ONE question for each) “Lynching at the Curve” by Ida B. Wells 14th Amendment, 15th Amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson case

Thursday, February 12, 2015General Reminders Start bringing The Jungle to class and reading it on your own time. I’ll give



Roundtable discussion Find your seat as quickly as possible and be ready You will turn in your research at the end of our discussion today (possibly tomorrow)


Textbook chapter 18 Document Reader Chapter 18 - # 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (answer ONE question for each)

Wednesday, February 11, 2015General Reminders Start bringing The Jungle to class and reading it on your own time. I’ll give





Textbook chapter 18 Document Reader Chapter 18 - # 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (answer ONE question for each)

Tuesday, February 10, 2015General Reminders Star Wars Lock-in: Friday, February 27Today’s Content and Language Objectives



Homework Read chapter 18 in the textbook as quickly as possible!

Monday, February 9, 2015General Reminders Your Carnegie and Henry George questions are due NOW.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

In what way was the Homestead lockout “the darkest day in American labor history”?

Today’s Activities History Channel series, Ten Days That Unexpectedly Changed American History,

“Homestead” Get a set of questions from the back table

Homework Research your character and prepare for discussion TOMORROW Documents from the large reader have been posted on the web page. Some of them

might be very helpful to you in preparing for our discussion (1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 12, 13)

Friday, February 6, 2015General Reminders Pep rally schedule today Sign up for a character for our round table discussion next TUESDAY Clean out your binders – This semester begins with Historical Period 6 (Ch 17)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

How did rapid industrialization and capitalism affect all segments of American society in the late 19th century?

Today’s Activities Transforming America video lesson 5 – “Labor’s Struggle”

Homework Read Looking Backward excerpt by Edward Bellamy Research your character and prepare for discussion next TUESDAY

Thursday, February 5, 2015General Reminders Sign up for a character for our round table discussion next TUESDAY Clean out your binders – This semester begins with Historical Period 6 (Ch 17)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Did industrial leaders, such as Vanderbilt, Carnegie, and Rockefeller do greater harm or good for American society?

Today’s Activities Class discussion of Great Debates in American History – Unit 6 (Rockefeller) Transforming America video lesson 1 – “The Gilded Age”

Homework Finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 17 Learning Curve deadline TONIGHT at 11:59. Read Great Debates in American History – “Has Industrialization Produced More

Benefits or More Problems for the Nation?” Answer comprehension and critical thinking questions on a separate sheet of paper

(either type or handwrite in INK)

Wednesday, February 4, 2015General Reminders TODAY - Sign up to purchase The Jungle - $5 Clean out your binders – This semester begins with Historical Period 6 (Ch 17)Today’s Content and Language Objectives


Today’s Activities Complete video: History Channel – The Men Who Built America – Episode 2 Write a paragraph about Rockefeller, exploring the essential question above Debating the Documents – “Rockefeller: Monster Monopolist or Marketplace Hero?”

Homework Finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 17 Learning Curve deadline Thursday at 11:59. Finish paragraphs on Vanderbilt and Rockefeller Finish Debating the Documents questions

Tuesday, February 3, 2015General Reminders Your paragraph on Carnegie’s “Triumph of America” should go in your binder Sign up to purchase The Jungle - $5 (only if you want a personal copy of the book) Clean out your binders – This semester begins with Historical Period 6 (Ch 17)Today’s Content and Language Objectives


Today’s Activities Video presentation: History Channel – The Men Who Built America – Episode 2 Write a paragraph about Rockefeller, exploring the essential question above

Homework Finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 17 Learning Curve deadline Thursday at 11:59.

Monday, February 2, 2015General Reminders Sign up to purchase The Jungle - $5 “A Century of Dishonor” questions were due FRIDAY. You should have read the two Edison essays and taken notes Clean out your binders – This semester begins with Historical Period 6 (Ch 17)Today’s Content and Language Objectives


Today’s Activities Video presentation: History Channel – The Men Who Built America – Episode 1 Write a paragraph about Vanderbilt, exploring the essential question above

Homework Read Carnegie’s, “The Triumph of America” Write a paragraph responding to the following:

What three reasons does Carnegie give for America’s success? In what ways do you agree or disagree?

Read and take notes on Chapter 17 Learning Curve deadline Thursday at 11:59.

Friday, January 30, 2015General Reminders “A Century of Dishonor” questions due NOW. (Even if you are absent)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Were Thomas Edison’s actions audacious or foolish? How does Edison represent freedom in the era of industrialization?

Today’s Activities Reading of essays on Edison in

Profiles in Audacity (p. 87) Profiles in Folly books (p. 193)

Homework Read and take notes on Chapter 17 Learning Curve deadline Thursday at 11:59.

Thursday, January 29, 2015General Reminders “A Century of Dishonor” questions due TOMORROW. (Even if you are absent)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

What is freedom? Why do we value it as Americans?

Today’s Activities Small and large group discussion of essential questions above Introductory teacher lecture for historical period 6 - Industrialization

Homework Read and answer 3 questions for “A Century of Dishonor” – (Doc 16-7) posted on-line

or check out a large document reader. Read and take notes

Profiles in Audacity – “Edison and the Electric Light” (p. 87) Profiles in Folly – “Thomas Edison and the Fight Against Alternating Current (p.

193)

Wednesday, January 28, 2015General Reminders TODAY – Omni Room – 5:00 to 8:15 – Dances With Wolves Sign up for pizza (on back table) 2:40 if you want me to order you some.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

What is historiography? How can we use historiography to analyze differing accounts of historical events?

Today’s Activities Class discussion – Comparing primary sources to determine what “REALLY”

happened at the Battle of Little Big Horn Homework

Read “A Century of Dishonor” – (Doc 16-7) posted on-line or check out a large document reader.

Answer all 3 questions at the end of the document. Due Friday.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015General Reminders WEDNESDAY Jan 28th – Omni Room – 5:00 to 8:15 – Dances With Wolves Sign up for pizza (on back table) if you want me to order you some.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

What is historiography? How can we use historiography to analyze differing accounts of historical events?

Today’s Activities Class discussion – Comparing primary sources to determine what “REALLY”

happened at the Battle of Little Big Horn Homework

Read accounts of the Wounded Knee Massacre posted on line.

Monday, January 26, 2015General Reminders Battle of Little Big Horn historiography activity due TOMORROW WEDNESDAY Jan 28th – Omni Room – 5:00 to 8:15 – Dances With WolvesToday’s Content and Language Objectives

How did U.S. policy makers seek to stimulate the economy and integrate the trans-Mississippi west into the nation?

How did this affect the people living there?Today’s Activities

Presentation of “I Am” poems Complete viewing of Transforming America video lesson #2

Homework Read Little Big Horn documents and prepare for class discussion tomorrow.

Friday, January 23, 2015General Reminders Your “I Am” poem is due MONDAY. You will be reading it aloud to the class. New semester = new opportunity to be wildly successful in your classes Next Wednesday – Omni Room – 5:00 to 8:15 – Dances With WolvesToday’s Content and Language Objectives



Document analysis – Sand Creek MassacreHomework

“I Am” poem due MONDAY Battle of Little Big Horn historiography activity due TUESDAY

Thursday, January 22, 2015General Reminders Learning Curve 16 is still on until tonight. You may complete late for points off. New semester = new opportunity to be wildly successful in your classes Next Wednesday – Omni Room – 5:00 to 8:15 – Dances With WolvesToday’s Content and Language Objectives



Video – The Story of Us - Heartland Take notes – This should help with your “I Am” poem

Homework Watch these videos on YouTube if you didn’t finish them yesterday. Take notes.

Let Them Eat Grass A Good Day to Die I Will Fight No More Forever

Wednesday, January 21, 2015General Reminders New semester = new opportunity to be wildly successful in your classes Next Wednesday – Omni Room – 5:00 to 8:15 – Dances With WolvesToday’s Content and Language Objectives



Videos Let Them Eat Grass A Good Day to Die I Will Fight No More Forever

Take notes relevant to the essential questionsHomework• Read Chapter 16 in the textbook (AND TAKE NOTES)• Learning Curve 16 due tonight at 11:59.

History is not what happened.

History is what we say happened.

What happened at the Battle of the Alamo?

What happened at the Battle of Little Big Horn?

How have Americans traditionally presented these two stories of history? Why?

Tuesday, January 20, 2015General Reminders Movie Club

Today – 3:00 - History Channel Presidents – Andrew Johnson – Chester A. ArthurToday’s Content and Language Objectives



Transforming America Video Lesson 2 – The American WestHomework• Read Chapter 16 in the textbook (AND TAKE NOTES)• Learning Curve 16

Friday, January 16, 2015General Reminders Semester grades will be finalized by 4:00 p.m. this TODAY Please check your grades in Skyward and let me know if you think anything is wrong.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Exam how to respond to stimulus based multiple choice questionsToday’s Activities

Review of Semester ExamHomework• Read Chapter 16 in the textbook (AND TAKE NOTES) by next Tuesday

Thursday, January 15, 2015General Reminders Semester grades will be finalized by 4:00 p.m. this FRIDAY Please check your grades in Skyward and let me know if you think anything is wrong.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Use pertinent vocabulary to enhance your understanding of historical events and concepts

Today’s Activities Vocabulary Test – Chapters 10 - 15

Homework• Read Chapter 16 in the textbook by next Tuesday

Wednesday, January 14, 2015General Reminders Vocabulary test TOMORROW (Chapters 10 – 15) Semester grades will be finalized by 4:00 p.m. this FRIDAY Please check your grades in Skyward and let me know if you think anything is wrong.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Use pertinent vocabulary to enhance your understanding of historical events and concepts

Today’s Activities Small group vocabulary review

Homework• Study for vocabulary test tomorrow

Tuesday, January 13, 2015General Reminders Chapter 15 documents questions were due YESTERDAY Vocabulary test this THURSDAY (Chapters 10 – 15) Semester grades will be finalized by 4:00 p.m. this FRIDAY Please check your grades in Skyward and let me know if you think anything is wrong. If you owe me money, please pay me (so I don’t have to break your legs)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Use primary and secondary sources as guides in answering questions about U.S. History

Be able to choose a the most plausible response from four choicesToday’s Activities

ExamHomework• Study for vocabulary test on THURSDAY

Monday, January 12, 2015General Reminders Chapter 15 documents questions due NOW Semester grades will be finalized by 4:00 p.m. this FRIDAY Please check your grades in Skyward and let me know if you think anything is wrong. If you owe me money, please pay me (so I don’t have to break your legs)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Use primary and secondary sources as guides in answering questions about U.S. History

Be able to choose a the most plausible response from four choicesToday’s Activities

ExamHomework• Learning Curve and documents for Chapter 15 due TONIGHT at 11:59

Friday, January 9, 2015General Reminders Semester exam must be next MONDAY & TUESDAY Semester review on back table now If you owe me money, please pay me (so I don’t have to break your legs)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: In what ways did the Civil War change the course of American history?

Today’s Activities Videos: Crash Course – Civil War Part I and II; Reconstruction

Homework• Begin Reviewing for Semester Exam• Read Chapter 15• Read and answer questions for Chapter 15 documents• Learning Curve and documents for Chapter 15 due Monday

Thursday, January 8, 2015General Reminders BAD NEWS: Semester exam must be next MONDAY & TUESDAY Movie Club

TODAY - Lincoln – in the Omni Room – (5:00 to 8:00 – includes pizza eating time)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: Why was the Battle of Antietam in September 1862 one of the days that

changed American history?Today’s Activities

Discussion of Antietam and Gettysburg Video: Crash Course – Civil War Part I

Homework• Begin Reviewing for Semester Exam• Read Chapter 15• Read and answer questions for Chapter 15 documents• Learning Curve and documents for Chapter 15 due Monday

Wednesday, January 7, 2015General Reminders BAD NEWS: Semester exam must be next MONDAY & TUESDAY Movie Club

TODAY– Sherman’s March to the Sea (3:00 to 4:30) TOMORROW night - Lincoln – in the Omni Room – (5:00 to 8:00 – includes pizza

eating time)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: Why was the Battle of Antietam in September 1862 one of the days that

changed American history?Today’s Activities

Video: Ten Days That Changed American History – The Battle of AntietamHomework• Begin Reviewing for Semester Exam• Read Chapter 15• Read and answer questions for Chapter 15 documents• Learning Curve and documents for Chapter 15 due Monday

Tuesday, January 6, 2015General Reminders Semester exam next Thursday and Friday Check Skyward for any errors in your grades Movie Club

TOMORROW– Sherman’s March to the Sea (3:00 to 4:30) THURSDAY night - Lincoln – in the Omni Room – (5:00 to 8:00 – includes pizza


Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: How did Lincoln address the issue of Southern secession as he took the office of

the Presidency in 1861? To what extent was Frederick Douglass justified in his criticism of Lincoln?

Today’s Activities Discussion of essential questions

Homework• Read Profiles in Folly essay – James Buchanan and Secession p. 267• Read Profiles in Audacity essay – Lincoln and Emancipation p. 142

Monday, January 5, 2015General Reminders Semester exam next Thursday and Friday Check Skyward for any errors in your grades Movie Club

Tuesday – Sherman’s March to the Sea (3:00 to 4:30) Thursday night - Lincoln – in the Omni Room – (5:00 to 8:00 – includes pizza


Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: What qualities make up a good President? A bad President? Who was America’s worst President?

Today’s Activities Return and review of completed papers Discussion of essential questions Profiles in Folly essay (James Buchanan - the worst President)

Friday, December 19, 2014General Reminders Semester Exam schedule this week:

Wednesday- 1st and 6th

Thursday – 5th and 2nd

Friday – 3rd and 4th John Brown Appeal Trial will be on the day of the semester exam Movie Club

Today– Big Christmas Party (3:00 – 5:30) Christmas Movie, snacks, door prizes, trivia game!!! FUN. FUN. FUN.

Today’s Content and Language Objectives Explore possible responses to the following essential questions:

In the cause of abolitionism, was John Brown a murderer, a martyr, or a madman?

Today’s Activities Class debate preparation:

Gather evidence from the primary source documents in preparation for mock trial of John Brown.

Thursday, December 18, 2014General Reminders Semester Exam schedule this week:









Wednesday, December 17, 2014General Reminders Semester Exam schedule this week:









Tuesday, December 16, 2014General Reminders “Semester Exams” this week. Merry Christmas??? John Brown Appeal Trial will be on the day of the semester exam Movie Club

Today – 2 episodes of Shaping America (3:00 to 4:00) Tomorrow – Big Christmas Party (3:00 – 5:30)

Christmas Movie, snacks, door prizes, trivia game!!! FUN. FUN. FUN.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: In the cause of abolitionism, was John Brown a murderer, a martyr, or a

madman?Today’s Activities

Class debate preparation: Gather evidence from the primary source documents in preparation for mock

trial of John Brown.Homework: Prepare for mock trial

Monday, December 15, 2014General Reminders Dred Scott questions due NOW “Semester Exams” this week. Merry Christmas???Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: Why had sectional differences reached the point of violent confrontation by

1860? In the cause of abolitionism, was John Brown a murderer, a martyr, or a


Class debate preparation: Gather evidence from the primary source documents in preparation for mock

trial of John Brown.Homework: Prepare for mock trial tomorrow

Friday, December 12, 2014General Reminders Learning Curve deadline Saturday 11:59 p.m. Dred Scott questions due Monday “Semester Exams” next week. Merry Christmas???Today’s Content and Language Objectives




Class debate: Video Presentation – PBS documentary – John Brown’s Holy War Gather evidence from the video in preparation for mock trial of John Brown.

Homework: Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court Case – read case and answer all 7 questions Read primary source documents about John Brown (on website) Prepare for mock trial on Monday

Thursday, December 11, 2014General Reminders Learning Curve deadline Saturday 11:59 p.m.Today’s Content and Language Objectives




Video Presentation – PBS documentary – John Brown’s Holy War Gather evidence from the video in preparation for mock trial of John Brown.

Homework: Read about the Kansas-Nebraska Act and “Bleeding Kansas” (documents on website) Read and complete questions for Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court case

Wednesday, December 10, 2014General Reminders Learning Curve deadline Saturday 11:59 p.m.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: What factors led to the Mexican-American War? To what extent did the U.S. act justly or unjustly?

Today’s Activities Class debate:

Was the U.S. declaration of war against Mexico in 1846 just? Was the acquisition of the entire Mexican cession a fair conclusion to the war?

Homework: Read about Bleeding Kansas (documents on line) Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 13 (Saturday 11:59 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 9, 2014General Reminders Debate Wednesday on the Mexican War Movie Club

Today– The Mexican-American War (repeat)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: What factors led to the Mexican-American War? To what extent did the U.S. act justly or unjustly?

Today’s Activities Document analysis – You will need notebook paper and 2 highlighter (different

colors)Homework: Read documents posted on website over the Mexican War Watch History Channel “The Mexican-American War” (linked on line) Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 13 (Saturday 11:59 p.m.)

Monday, December 8, 2014General Reminders Debate Wednesday on the Mexican War Movie Club

Today – The Mexican-American War (90 minutes) Tomorrow – The Mexican-American War (repeat)


What factors led to the Mexican-American War? To what extent was it a war of American aggression? Or Mexican aggression?

Today’s Activities Shaping America Video #18 – Moving Westward Take notes – gathering evidence for both side of the debate

Homework: Read documents posted on website over the Mexican War Watch History Channel “The Mexican-American War” (linked on line) Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 13 (Saturday 11:59 p.m.)

John C Calhoun would like to wish you luck on your Unit 4 Exam today. He hopes you

share his enthusiasm for historical analysis.

Friday, December 5, 2014General RemindersToday’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: How did the Industrial Revolution and the Market Revolution change the way

ordinary Americans lived in the first half of the 19th century? What were the main features of the Democratic Revolution? What role did Andrew Jackson play in its outcome? In what ways did Americans attempt to create a perfect society in the first half

of the 19th Century How were slaves able to maintain a sense of dignity and meaning while

enduring the hardships of slavery in the American South? Did slaves resist their condition of bondage?

Today’s Activities Test - Unit 4 (Historical Period 4)

Homework: Read Chapter 13 – all of it Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 13

Thursday, December 4, 2014General Reminders

Unit 4 Test tomorrow– Chapters 9 – 12 Review sessions: Today 3:00 and 5:00 (about 1½ hours each)


How did the Industrial Revolution and the Market Revolution change the way ordinary Americans lived in the first half of the 19th century?

What were the main features of the Democratic Revolution? What role did Andrew Jackson play in its outcome? In what ways did Americans attempt to create a perfect society in the first half

of the 19th Century How were slaves able to maintain a sense of dignity and meaning while


Today’s Activities Test review

Homework: Review for upcoming test

Wednesday, December 3, 2014General Reminders

TCU is ranked #3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unit 4 Test Friday – Chapters 9 – 12 Review sessions: Tomorrow (Thursday) 3:00 and 5:00


How were slaves able to maintain a sense of dignity and meaning while enduring the hardships of slavery in the American South?

Did slaves resist their condition of bondage?Today’s Activities

Chapter 12 Documents – discussionHomework: Review for upcoming test

Tuesday, December 2, 2014General Reminders

3 weeks until Christmas break! Unit 4 Test Friday – Chapters 9 - 12


In what ways did Americans attempt to create a perfect society in the first half of the 19th Century

How were slaves able to maintain a sense of dignity and meaning while enduring the hardships of slavery in the American South?

Did slaves resist their condition of bondage?Today’s Activities

Whole group discussion of perfectionism in 19th century America Chapter 12 Documents – small group discussion


Monday, December 1, 2014General Reminders

3 weeks until Christmas break! Unit 4 Test Friday – Chapters 9 - 12


In what ways did Americans attempt to create a perfect society in the first half of the 19th Century?

Today’s Activities Chapter 11 Documents - discussion


Friday, November 21, 2014General Reminders

Be sure to pickup your Thanksgiving break task list from the tableToday’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: How were slaves able to maintain a sense of dignity and meaning while


Today’s Activities The Story of Brer Rabbit Video: Shaping America Lesson 16 – “The Slave South” Take notes, using the essential questions above as a guide.

Homework: Begin reading Chapter 11

Thursday, November 20, 2014General Reminders

Be sure to pickup your Thanksgiving break task list from the tableToday’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: Is it possible for man to create a perfect society?

If so, how? If not, why not?

Today’s Activities Video: Shaping America Lesson 17 – “Perfecting America” Take notes, using the essential questions above as a guide.


Wednesday, November 19, 2014General Reminders

Reel Buffs Movie Club Cancelled yesterday because of the fire Today – Amistad (1st half – 1 hour & 20 minutes)


Does universal suffrage and majority rule always lead to the best result in a democracy?

Today’s Activities Great Debates in American History – “Who Should be Allowed to Vote?” Class discussion


Tuesday, November 18, 2014General Reminders

Grades for Term 2 will be final tonight. I’m still making adjustments. All Chapter 10 LaunchPad assignments have been turned back on until Tuesday

midnight. John Marshall Court Cases were due yesterday. If you e-mail them, I sent a

confirmation reply saying “Thank you.” Reel Buffs Movie Club

Today – Amistad (1st half – 1 hour & 20 minutes)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: Does universal suffrage and majority rule always lead to the best result in a

democracy?Today’s Activities

Document for America’s History: 10-1, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5 Discuss the above documents

Homework: Finish anything from Chapter 10 that you have not yet finished Great Debates in American History – “Who Should Be Allowed to Vote?”

Monday, November 17, 2014General Reminders

Today is the first day of the 3rd grading term Grades for Term 2 will be final tomorrow. I’m still making adjustments. All Chapter 10 LaunchPad assignments have been turned back on until Tuesday

midnight. John Marshall Court Cases are due now. If you e-mail them, I will send a

confirmation reply saying “Thank you.”Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: Does universal suffrage and majority rule always lead to the best result in a

democracy?Today’s Activities

Document for America’s History: 10-1, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5 Take notes using the 3 questions at the end of each document as a guide

Homework: Finish reading assigned documents. They will be posted on the webpage under

primary source documents.


Today is the last day to bring packaged or canned food for the food drive!!! 2 Documents on LaunchPad – Electronically submit or turn in written responses by

tomorrow.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: What were the main features of the Democratic Revolution? What role did Andrew Jackson play in its outcome?

Today’s Activities Binder Check Work on Chapter 10 reading, notes (graphic organizer), and documents

Homework: Continue reading Chapter 10. Take notes using guided reading graphic organizer

from Learning Curve. Chapter 10 Learning Curve due SATURDAY 11:59 p.m. Final typed Marshall Court project due MONDAY Nov 17th.


Tomorrow is the last day to bring packaged or canned food for the food drive!!! Binder Check TOMORROW. See me today if you will be out tomorrow. 2 Documents on LaunchPad – Electronically submit or turn in written responses by

tomorrow.Today’s Content and Language Objectives


Today’s Activities Vocabulary Test #2 (chapters 6 – 9)


from Learning Curve. Chapter 10 Document responses on Launch Pad deadline TODAY 11:59 p.m. Chapter 10 Learning Curve due SATURDAY 11:59 p.m. Final typed Marshall Court project due MONDAY Nov 17th.


Canned Food Drive!! Bonus Point opportunity – $1 of food = 1 point (limit of $20) Vocabulary Test TOMORROW (Chapters 6 – 9) Binder Check FRIDAY


What were the main features of the Democratic Revolution? What role did Andrew Jackson play in its outcome?

Today’s Activities Marshall Court Landmark Cases discussion


from Learning Curve. Chapter 10 Document responses on Launch Pad due THURSDAY 11:59 p.m. Chapter 10 Learning Curve due SATURDAY 11:59 p.m. Final typed Marshall Court project due MONDAY Nov 17th.


Canned Food Drive!! Bonus Point opportunity – $1 of food = 1 point (limit of $20) Vocabulary Test THURSDAY (Chapters 6 – 9) Binder Check FRIDAY Reel Buffs Movie Club

TODAY– Trail of Tears (3:00 to 5:00) only one showingToday’s Content and Language Objectives


Today’s Activities Silent work day – Read, study vocabulary, work on Marshall Court, organize binders


from Learning Curve. Chapter 10 Document responses on Launch Pad due THURSDAY 11:59 p.m. Chapter 10 Learning Curve due SATURDAY 11:59 p.m. Final typed Marshall Court project due MONDAY Nov 17th.


I am checking your Marshall Court Case progress. Get them out. Name on both. Canned Food Drive!! Bonus Point opportunity – $1 of food = 1 point (limit of $20) Vocabulary Test THURSDAY (Chapters 6 – 9) Binder Check FRIDAY Reel Buffs Movie Club

Tuesday – Trail of Tears (3:00 to 5:00) only one showingToday’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: What were the main features of the Democratic Revolution of the early 1800s? What role did Andrew Jackson play in its outcome?

Today’s Activities Read textbook pages 316 - 322

Homework: The John Marshall Court - Read, annotate, and mark the readings. Take notes on

the lined paper. These will be checked on Monday for a grade. Final typed project due MONDAY Nov 17th. Begin reading Chapter 10. Take notes using guided reading from Learning Curve.


Canned Food Drive!! Bonus Point opportunity – $1 of food = 1 point (limit of $20)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: How did the Industrial Revolution and the Market Revolution change the way

ordinary Americans lived in the first half of the 19th century? Were these changes positive or negative?

Today’s Activities Discussion of Document set for Chapter 9 (2,3,5,6,9,10)

Homework: The John Marshall Court - Read, annotate, and mark the readings. Take notes on

the lined paper. These will be checked on Monday for a grade. Final typed project due MONDAY Nov 17th.


Canned Food Drive!! Bonus Point opportunity – $1 of food = 1 point (limit of $20) Reel Buffs Movie Club

TODAY– Uncle Buck – room 244 (just for fun)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: How did the Industrial Revolution and the Market Revolution change the way

ordinary Americans lived in the first half of the 19th century? Were these changes positive or negative? What were the causes and effects of the Second Great Awakening? What social and cultural changes were brought about by the increase in

immigration in the first half of the 19th century?Today’s Activities

Discussion of “Thinking Like a Historian” pages 298 – 299 Discussion of “American Voices” pages 308 - 309

Homework: Read Document Set for Chapter 9 – (posted on Website under primary sources) The John Marshall Court - begin analyzing cases. Project due MONDAY Nov 17th.


Canned Food Drive!! Bonus Point opportunity – $1 of food = 1 point (limit of $20) Learning Curve for Chapter 9 deadline is TONIGHT at 11:59. Reel Buffs Movie Club

Thursday – Uncle Buck – room 244 (just for fun)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: What were the causes and effects of the Second Great Awakening? What social and cultural changes were brought about by the increase in

immigration in the first half of the 19th century?Today’s Activities

Video – God in America, Episode 2, “The New Eden” Take notes answering the 2 essential questions above

Homework: Document Set for Chapter 9 (6 documents) – on Website Learning Curve The John Marshall Court - begin analyzing cases. Project due MONDAY, Nov 17th.


Canned Food Drive!! Bonus Point opportunity – $1 of food = 1 point (limit of $20) Learning Curve for Chapter 9 deadline is WEDNESDAY at 11:59. Reel Buffs Movie Club

TODAY– John Adams Part 7 (He will FINALLY die) 3:00 only Thursday – Uncle Buck – room 244 (just for fun)

Today’s Content and Language Objectives Explore possible responses to the following essential question:


Were these changes positive or negative?Today’s Activities

Story of Us video: “Division” Take notes to answer the essential questions above

Homework: Finish reading Chapter 9 – pages 301 - 311 The John Marshall Court - begin reading cases. Project due MONDAY, Nov 17th.


Canned Food Drive!! Bonus Point opportunity – $1 of food = 1 point (limit of $20) Learning Curve for Chapter 9 deadline is WEDNESDAY at 11:59. Reel Buffs Movie Club

Tuesday – John Adams Part 7 (He will FINALLY die) 3:00 only Thursday – Uncle Buck – room 244 (just for fun)



Were these changes positive or negative?Today’s Activities

Shaping America video lesson # 14 Take notes to answer the essential questions above Group discussion of the essential questions above

Homework: Continue reading Chapter 9 – pages 293 - 301 The John Marshall Court - begin reading cases. Project due Nov 17th.

Friday, October 31, 2014General Reminders

Missouri Compromise Map and Questions due NOW. Staple together please. I will take them until 3:30 today. Band Students – please make sure you are on my list. You’ll need to come by the

room after school today to pick up a few materials for next week.Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: Was independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? How powerful should the national government be? What principles should be the foundation of a republican society?

Today’s Activities Unit 3 Exam – Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8

Homework: Begin reading Chapter 9 – pages 284 - 293 Learning Curve 9 deadline next WEDNESDAY 11:59 p.m.

Thursday, October 30, 2014General Reminders

Missouri Compromise Map due TOMORROW Test review sessions – TODAY 3:00 Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) this TOMORROW


What principles should be the foundation of a republican society?Today’s Activities

Freedom of Religion discussion Video: God in America, Episode 2, The New Eden

Homework: Take notes using the graphic organizer downloaded from Launch Pad Learning Curve deadline TONIGHT 11:59 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014General Reminders

Test review sessions – TODAY 4:15 (after movie) and THURSDAY 3:00 Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) this Friday, Oct. 31 Reel Buffs Movie Club

TODAY – John Adams Part 6 (3:00 – 4:15)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: What principles should be the foundation of a republican society?

Today’s Activities Missouri Compromise map and analytical questions

Homework: Chapter 8, pages 264 – 277 Take notes using the graphic organizer downloaded from Launch Pad Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY 11:59 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014General Reminders

Test review sessions – Wednesday 4:15 (after movie) and Thursday 3:00 Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) this Friday, Oct. 31 Reel Buffs Movie Club

Wednesday – John Adams Part 6 (3:00 only)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: What principles should be the foundation of a republican society?

Today’s Activities Thinking Like a Historian – pp. 260 – 261

Homework: Chapter 8, pages 256 – 264 Take notes using the graphic organizer downloaded from Launch Pad Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY 11:59 p.m.

Monday, October 27, 2014General Reminders

Short essays on War Hawks and Tecumseh due NOW. Staple together. Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) this Friday, Oct. 31 Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. Reel Buffs Movie Club

Today– John Adams Part 6 (3:00 AND 4:00) Wednesday – John Adams Part 6 (3:00 only)


What principles should be the foundation of a republican society?Today’s Activities

Thinking Like a Historian – pp. 252 – 253Homework:

Chapter 8, pages 248 – 256 Take notes using the graphic organizer downloaded from Launch Pad Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY 11:59 p.m.


Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) next Friday, Oct. 31 Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. Keep taking notes as you read the textbook.


How powerful should the national government be?Today’s Activities

Profiles in Folly – The War Hawks of 1812 Respond in 26 lines – To what extent did the war hawks act foolishly? Profiles in Audacity – Tecumseh and an Indian Nation Respond in 26 lines – To what extent did Tecumseh act audaciously?

Homework: Begin working on test review for Unit 3.


Debate next Monday, Oct. 27 Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) next Friday, Oct. 31 Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. Reel Buffs Movie Club

Today–Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: How powerful should the national government be?

Today’s Activities American Voices – pp. 238 – 239 Answer 4 questions on p. 239 – in INK

Homework: Learning Curve deadline TONIGHT 11:59 p.m. Profiles in Folly – The War Hawks of 1812 (p. 151) Profiles in Audacity – Tecumseh (p. 34)



Today–Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: How powerful should the national government be?

Today’s Activities American Voices – pp. 238 – 239 Answer 4 questions on p. 239 – in INK

Homework: Learning Curve 7 deadline TONIGHT 11:59 p.m. Profiles in Folly – The War Hawks of 1812 (p. 151) Profiles in Audacity – Tecumseh (p. 34)



Today– John Adams, Part 5 (Finally, the one with Alexander Hamilton) Thursday –Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun)



Quick Write – Thomas Jefferson Chapter 7 vocabulary practice

Homework: Finish reading Chapter 7 – pages 234 - 245 Learning Curve deadline has been extended to Thursday 11:59 p.m. (by popular

demand)



Today– John Adams, Part 5 (Finally, the one with Alexander Hamilton) Thursday –Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun)



Quick Write – Alexander Hamilton Teacher lecture and notes on Hamilton’s financial plan

Homework: Continue reading Chapter 7 – pages 226 - 234 Learning Curve deadline has been extended to Thursday 11:59 p.m. (by popular

demand)



Tuesday– John Adams, Part 5 (Finally, the one with Alexander Hamilton) Thursday –Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun)



Graphic organizer – “Hamilton and Jefferson – Different Ideas of Republicanism” Small group discussion; video clips; teacher explanation

Homework: Continue reading Chapter 7. Learning Curve deadline has been extended to Thursday 11:59 p.m. (by popular

demand)


Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. Reel Buffs Movie Club

Tuesday– John Adams, Part 5 (Finally, the one with Alexander Hamilton) Thursday –Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun)



Independent silent reading of Chapter 7 Graphic organizer – “Hamilton and Jefferson – Different Ideas of Republicanism”

Homework: Launch Pad – Federalist essays # 10 & # 51. Read and answer the 3 questions on line.

This has been reopened with a deadline of Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Continue reading Chapter 7. Learning Curve deadline – Tuesday 11:59 p.m.



Today– Back to the Future Part 3 – Room 244 (just for fun)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? How powerful should the national government be?

Today’s Activities Exploration of issues concerning strength of national government Vocabulary study

Homework: Great Debates documents: “How Powerful Should the National Government Be?” Launch Pad – Federalist essays # 10 & # 51. Read and answer the 3 questions on line. Begin reading Chapter 7. Learning Curve deadline – Sunday 11:59 p.m.



Today– John Adams (Part 4) Thursday – Back to the Future Part 3 – Room 244 (just for fun)


How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? How powerful should the national government be?

Today’s Activities PSAT – Periods 1 – 4 Period 5 – study period Period 6 – Motivational speaker assembly

Homework: Great Debates documents: “How Powerful Should the National Government Be?” Launch Pad – Federalist essays # 10 & # 51. Read and answer the 3 questions on line.


Turn in Daniel Shays’ obituaries if you did not e mail it to me already Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. Reel Buffs Movie Club

Today and Tomorrow– John Adams (Part 4) Thursday – Back to the Future Part 3 – Room 244 (just for fun)


How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? How powerful should the national government be?

Today’s Activities Teacher lecture on comparison of confederation, federalism and consolidation

Homework: Great Debates documents: “How Powerful Should the National Government Be?” Launch Pad – Federalist essays # 10 & # 51. Read and answer the 3 questions on line.


Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. Keep taking notes as you read the textbook.

You will have several assignments to complete over the 4 day weekend – Work a little each day and you should have no problem getting it all done.

Send me an e mail TODAY describing your favorite part of TKAM (5 test bonus points) Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays

Today– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Explore possible responses to the following essential question: How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution?

Today’s Activities “Ten Days that Unexpectedly Changed American History” - Shays’s Rebellion Write an obituary for Daniel Shays

Homework: Continue reading Chapter 6 (pages 196 - 204) Chapter 6 Learning Curve and Chapter Quiz - deadline Friday 11:59 p.m.


Send me an e mail TODAY describing your favorite part of TKAM (5 test bonus points) Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays

Today- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) Tomorrow– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun)


How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution?Today’s Activities

Brief video segment from Liberty (Part 2) – Thomas Paine and Common Sense Document analysis and interpretation – excerpts from Common Sense and the

Declaration of Independence Small group discussion of responses

Homework: Read Thomas Paine’s Common Sense (answer questions on Launch Pad for extra

credit) Deadline 11:59 tonight! Continue reading Chapter 6 (pages 189 - 196) Chapter 6 Learning Curve and Chapter Quiz - deadline Friday 11:59 p.m.


Last night for To Kill a Mockingbird – 7:00 p.m. (Bonus points for attending) Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays

Today- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) Tomorrow-- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) (same as Tuesday) Thursday– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun)


Was colonial independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it?Today’s Activities

Interactive discussion of Revolution era events Small group and whole group discussions of the essential question above

Homework: Read Thomas Paine’s Common Sense (answer questions on Launch Pad for extra

credit) Begin reading Chapter 6 (pages 184 – 189) Chapter 6 Learning Curve and Chapter Quiz will be due Friday.


Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays Tuesday - John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) Wednesday -- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) (same as Tuesday) Thursday– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun)



Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 Read Profiles in Folly essay “King George III and the American Revolution” p. 137

Homework: Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it

again to take notes). Read Profiles in Folly essay “King George III and the American Revolution” – It will be

posted on the webpage today. Chapter 6 Learning Curve and Chapter Quiz will be due Friday.


Today– Group time line due by 5:00 p.m. Monday- Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tuesday - John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) Wednesday -- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) (same as Tuesday) Thursday– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun)



Finish time lines!!!!Homework:

Complete time lines Study vocabulary – The complete list with definitions is now posted on my webpage! Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it

again to take notes).


Tomorrow– Group time line due. (Major grade) Monday- Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays

Today– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Understand social and legal implications of unwise decisions. Listen and ask relevant questions.

Today’s Activities The Women’s Center Presentation: Play It Safe

Homework: Complete time lines Study vocabulary Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it



Tomorrow– Play it Safe Presentation (Bring a signed form back if you DON’T want to be in class that day.)

Friday– Group time line due. (Major grade) Monday- Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays

Today- HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I (repeat of Tuesday’s show) Tomorrow– Back to the Future



Collaborative Project: Road to Revolution Annotated Time LineHomework:

Complete time lines Study vocabulary Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it


Tuesday, September 30, 2014General Reminders

Thursday – Play it Safe Presentation (Bring a signed form back if you DON’T want to be in class that day.)


Tuesday– HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I Wednesday - HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I (repeat of Tuesday’s show) Thursday – Back to the Future



Collaborative Project: Road to Revolution Annotated Time LineHomework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5

Learning Curve: due Tuesday night at 11:59 Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it


Movie Club:

• You will be watching the HBO series John Adams (parts 1 & 2)

• Each part is 1 hour. We will finish at 5:00.• The story begins in Boston in 1770, the time of

the “Boston Massacre.”• To receive 5 bonus points on a test, you must

take a reasonable amount of notes and turn them in today.

Test Corrections:

• You will be working in room 234 across the hall.• Be sure to take a textbook with you.• Work silently and individually. • LEAVE YOUR CELL PHONE WITH ME.• Find a copy of the test, a correction form, and

your scan sheet on the table. • Start with 14. • DO NOT CORRECT numbers 1 – 13. • We will do 1 – 13 in class later.• Bring everything back to me when finished.

Monday, September 29, 2014General Reminders

Thursday – Play it Safe Presentation (Bring a signed form back if you DON’T want to be in class that day.)


Tuesday– HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I Thursday – Back to the Future



Introductory video and notes: Liberty, Part I Homework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5

Learning Curve: due Tuesday night at 11:59

Friday, September 26, 2014General Reminders

Next Thursday – Group time line due. (Major grade) Next Friday - Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tuesday– HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I Thursday – Back to the Future



Introductory video and notes: Liberty, Part I Directions for collaborative project: The Road to Revolution Annotated Time Line

Homework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5 Wednesday night: pages 150 – 157 Thursday night: pages 157 – 167 Weekend: pages 168 – 179 Learning Curve: due Tuesday night at 11:59

Thursday, September 25, 2014General Reminders

Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays Today– Batman (just for fun – no bonus points) in room 244

Today’s Content and Language Objectives Demonstrate understanding of the following essential questions:

How did the South Atlantic System create an interconnected Atlantic World?Today’s Activities

Go over testHomework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5

Wednesday night: pages 150 – 157 Thursday night: pages 157 – 167 Weekend: pages 168 - 179

Welcome to Movie ClubFor APUSH

Today’s Movie:Last of the Mohicans

The story of the French and Indian War

You must take at least one page of notes for

bonus points.

3:00 to 5:00

Wednesday, September 24, 2014General Reminders

Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 TODAY at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and

Indian War) Thursday – Batman (just for fun – no bonus points)

Today’s Content and Language Objectives Demonstrate understanding of the following essential questions:

How did the South Atlantic System create an interconnected Atlantic World? In what ways were Britain’s American colonies affected by events across the

Atlantic? How were colonial societies taking on an identity of their own by the mid

1700s?Today’s Activities

Multiple Choice ExamHomework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5

Wednesday night: pages 150 – 157 Thursday night: pages 157 – 167 Weekend: pages 168 - 179

Tips for effective debate:• DO NOT read a statement. Just talk.• DO NOT direct your statements to me. Talk

to the other side.• Stand to speak.• Speak loudly, clearly, and slowly.• Listen to others and take notes, so you can

actually respond to what they say.• Listen to your OWN team so you can add to

what they say.• Asking questions is good.• Everyone on a team must speak once before

anyone on that team can speak twice.


Unit 2 Test (Chapters 3 & 4) TOMORROW Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45

TOMORROW at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and Indian War)

Thursday – Batman (just for fun – no bonus points)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Examine the following essential question Did the Great Awakening or the Enlightenment have a more profound and

lasting impact on America? (even up to the present day)Today’s Activities

Debate the above question.Homework:

Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 4 TODAY by 11:59 p.m. Study for Unit 2 exam

Monday, September 22, 2014General Reminders

Unit 2 Test (Chapters 3 & 4) on Wednesday Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45

Wednesday at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and Indian War)

Thursday – Batman (just for fun – no bonus points)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Examine the following essential question Did the Great Awakening or the Enlightenment have a more profound and

lasting impact on America? (even up to the present day)Today’s Activities

Prepare for tomorrow’s debate – Everyone MUST speak during the debate. Higher scores will go to individuals who are able to respond specifically to the other

side’s arguments (so you need to understand BOTH points of view).Homework:

Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 4 by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. Prepare for class debate on the Enlightenment and Great Awakening (Tuesday) Read documents posted on my webpage


Unit 2 Test (Chapters 3 & 4) on Wedneday Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45

Next Wednesday at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and Indian War)

Today’s Content and Language Objectives Examine the following essential question

Did the Great Awakening or the Enlightenment have a more profound and lasting impact on America?

Today’s Activities God in America – “George Whitefield and the Great Awakening” Take notes

Homework: Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 3 by Friday, 11:59 p.m. Finish reading Chapter 4, pages 135 – 143 Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 4 by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. Prepare for class debate on the Enlightenment and Great Awakening (Tuesday) Read documents posted on my webpage


Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 Today– The Princess Bride (Just for fun – no bonus points) Next Wednesday at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the

French and Indian War)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Examine the following essential question In what ways was the region of the Middle Colonies the most socially, culturally,

and economically diverse?Today’s Activities

Shaping America Video – Lesson 5 – “Diversifying British America” Classroom discussion

Homework: Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 3 by Friday, 11:59 p.m. Continue reading Chapter 4, pages 126 - 135 Begin preparing for class debate on the Enlightenment and Great Awakening – Read

3 documents posted on my webpage.

APUSH Binder OrganizationCover Page - Using a pen or marker, center this information prominently on the page:

Your NameAP U.S. History (APUSH)

Ms. AyalaPeriod ___

2014 – 2015

• Immediately after your cover page, place miscellaneous items, such as Course Information, Reading Schedules, etc.

Then 5 dividers for the fall semester - Clearly label the dividers Period 1 – (1491-1660) – Chapters 1 & 2 Period 2 – (1660-1754) – Chapters 3 & 4 Period 3 – (1754-1820) – Chapters 5 - 8 Period 4 – (1800-1848) – Chapters 9 – 12 Period 5 – (1844-1877) – Chapters 13 - 16

Test Correction Procedures:• Please set your phone to silent and put it in the bucket.• You must be quiet at all times – just like a test.• Scan sheets are stacked by period. Find yours.• Get the correct test form (A,B,C,D) from the colored

folders on the from table.• Get and READ the directions for making corrections.• Get the correction form.• Be sure to fill in the information at the top correctly,

including the time you began and finished.• See me if you have any questions. I am here to help.• When finished, hand me your scan sheet and

corrections. Return the test to the folder and directions to the table.


If you were absent Monday, you must see me to sign up for Launch Pad, our on-line textbook. Assignment due Friday!!!!!!

Test Corrections – last opportunity after school today Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45

Thursday – The Princess BrideToday’s Content and Language Objectives

Examine the following essential question How and why did the institution of slavery develop differently in the

Chesapeake region and South Carolina?Today’s Activities

Document analysis – Virginia Slave Codes, 1650 - 1750 Classroom discussion

Homework: Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 3 by Friday, 11:59 p.m. Begin reading Chapter 4, pages 114 – 126 Begin preparing for class debate on the Enlightenment and Great Awakening


Today is the last day to make up the Unit 1 test if you missed it. Test Corrections – today and tomorrow. Sign up at my desk. Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45

Today- LutherToday’s Content and Language Objectives

Examine the following essential question How and why did the institution of slavery develop differently in the

Chesapeake region and South Carolina?Today’s Activities

Document analysis – Virginia Slave Codes, 1650 - 1750 Classroom discussion

Homework: Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 3 by Friday, 11:59 p.m. Begin reading Chapter 4, pages 114 - 126


If you missed the test Wednesday, you must make it up after school no later than Tuesday after school.

Test Corrections – Today through next Wednesday. Sign up at my desk. Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45

Next Tuesday - LutherToday’s Content and Language Objectives

Examine the following essential question How do historians use primary source documents to understand the cultural

values of the past?Today’s Activities

Document analysis – Puritan Family Law p. 40 (in document reader) Classroom discussion

Homework: Finish Chapter 3 – Read pages 103 – 111 Crash Course in U.S. History episodes 1 - 4


If you missed the test yesterday, you must make it up after school no later than Tuesday after school.

Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 Today – The Little Mermaid Next Tuesday - Luther

Today’s Content and Language Objectives Examine the following essential question

Why is the year 1660 the beginning of a new period in colonial history?Today’s Activities

Reading Quiz 3-1 You will need a pen and a highlighter (different color for each person in group). Classroom discussion

Homework: Continue Chapter 3 – Read pages 90-103


You may turn in any missing work from last week NOW – no later Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45

Today’s Content and Language Objectives Demonstrate mastery of the following concepts:

How did the Spanish, French, and English settlement of the New World impact Native American society?

How did the English settlements in the New England region and the Chesapeake region differ?

Today’s Activities Unit 1 Exam – Chapters 1 & 2 Get a scantron. You’ll need a pencil for bubbling. For SUBJECT – write Unit 1 Test

Homework: Begin chapter 3 – Read pages 80 – 90 (I feel a reading quiz coming soon)


Unit 1 Test tomorrow (Chapters 1 & 2)Today’s Content and Language Objectives

Review content related to this essential questions: How did the Spanish, French, and English settlement of the New World impact

Native American society? How did the English settlements in the New England region and the Chesapeake

region differ?Today’s Activities

Cooperative learning activity: Review for Unit 1 examHomework:

Study for test Crash Course American History – Episodes 1 and 2 are great short reviews

Substitute Sept 2 through Sept 8 – Various Chapter 2 Activities

Friday, August 29, 2014General Reminders

Turn in signed contracts and course information. Periods 1 & 2 – Please bring a box of tissues ASAP. Periods 4, 5, 6 – Please bring a package of 4 highlighters ASAP.

Essential Question: How did the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam become dominant in

Europe and the Middle East prior to the Age of Exploration? What role did these religious beliefs play in launching the Age of Exploration?

Themes in U.S. History Ideas, Beliefs, and Culture

Historical Thinking Skills: Historical Causation Contextualization

Today’s Activities Introduction to Crash Course in History videos by John Green World History # 11 & 13 (Christianity, Judaism, Islam)

Homework: Chapter 2 - Read pages 40 - 56

Thursday, August 28, 2014General Reminders

Turn in signed contracts and course information. Periods 1 & 2 – Please bring a box of tissues ASAP. Periods 4, 5, 6 – Please bring a package of 4 highlighters ASAP.

Essential Questions: To what extent does the natural environment contribute to the development of

distinct regional group identities, institutions, and conflicts? How and why did people move within the Americas before European contact?

Historical Theme: Peopling Environment and Geography

Today’s Activities Group presentations: Native American Diversity and Geography Reading quiz (pp. 18 – 25)

Homework: Read pages 25 - 36

Wednesday, August 27, 2014General Reminders

Turn in signed contracts and course information. If you have not been issued a textbook, see me. Periods 1 & 2 – Please bring a box of tissues ASAP. Periods 4, 5, 6 – Please bring a package of 4 highlighters ASAP.

Today’s Objective Answer the following essential questions:

To what extent does the natural environment contribute to the development of distinct regional group identities, institutions, and conflicts?

How and why did people move within the Americas before European contact?Today’s Activities

Collaborative learning - Comparing and contrasting native American groups at the time of first European contact

Homework: Read pages 18 - 25

Remind 101 Directions Enter this number into your cell phone:

512-920-6172 Then enter the following message for your class:

1st period - @a79b9 2nd period - @9f649 4th period –@a5e7 5th period – @bd2044 6th period – @c2f10

I will be able to text you important reminders for class. Our cell numbers will remain hidden to each other for privacy.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014General Reminders

Turn in signed contracts and course information. If you have not been issued a textbook, see me. Periods 1 & 2 – Please bring a box of tissues ASAP. Periods 4, 5, 6 – Please bring a package of 4 highlighters ASAP.

Today’s Objective Answer the following essential questions:

To what extent does the natural environment contribute to the development of distinct regional group identities, institutions, and conflicts?

How and why did people move within the Americas before European contact?Today’s Activities

Collaborative learning - Comparing and contrasting native American groups at the time of first European contact

Enroll in Remind 101Homework:

Read pages 18 - 25

Monday, August 25, 2014Today’s Activities

Issue textbooks Homework:

Read pages 6 - 19 Discuss introductory topics as time permits:

Course overview – Academic Honesty AP Contracts Supplies Remind 101 G mail address General course expectations

Binder for APUSH (exclusively) Reading quizzes Make up work Late work Test retakes Extra credit

E Mail CommunicationUse the following e mail address to communicate with me about APUSH. If you have a question about an assignment or would like to turn in a written assignment electronically, this is the best account to use.

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Send a message to this address with your name and period number in the subject line, and I will add you to contacts for this account.

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