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AP U.S. History Monday, May 8, 2017 General Reminders
We are done. (Unless you are failing the course – then YOU are not done.) I will be calling you up to take your review workbook. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: How and why did women begin to question their societal roles in the 1950s? Today’s Activities Historically relevant motion picture Mona Lisa Smile Homework None, zip, zilch, nada AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Thursday, May 4, 2017 General Reminders
Your AP exam is TOMORROW. You must meet in the gym by 7:10. If you want breakfast, meet here at 6:45 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is the meaning of life? Is there life after AP exams? Today’s Activities Independent study and review– Time Period 4 – Westward expansion between 1800 and 1848 Time Period 6 – Evaluate the effects of industrialization on U.S. society in the years 1865 to 1900. Time Period 8 – Causes of the beginning of the Cold War – Work on workbook review chapters Homework Pearson Workbook – Study Guide – Topic 6, Lesson 8 and questions 15 and 16 Topics 7, 8, 9, 10 – All questions following each review – Due Monday AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Monday, May 1, 2017 General Reminders
Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is TODAY and TOMORROW (May 1 and 2) Another possible review session for AP exam this WEDNESDAY if you couldn’t come Saturday. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is expected of students on the DBQ essay? Today’s Activities DBQ Practice – Time Period 4 – Westward expansion between 1800 and 1848 Time Period 6 – Evaluate the effects of industrialization on U.S. society in the years 1865 to 1900. Work on workbook review chapters Homework Pearson Workbook – Study Guide – Topic 6, Lesson 8 and questions 15 and 16 Topics 7, 8, 9, 10 – All questions following each review AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Friday, April 28, 2017 General Reminders
Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) Review session for AP exam this Saturday from 10 to 2. APUSH exam is Friday May 5 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is expected of students on the DBQ essay? Today’s Activities DBQ Rubric and strategy – Time Period 4 – 19th Century Reform Movements and Democracy DBQ Practice – Time Period 6 – Evaluate the effects of industrialization on U.S. society in the years 1865 to 1900. Homework Write the DBQ above Pearson Workbook – Study Guide – Topic 6, Lesson 8 and questions 15 and 16 Topics 7, 8, 9, 10 – All questions following each review AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Thursday, April 27, 2017 General Reminders
Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) Review session for AP exam this Saturday from 10 to 2. APUSH exam is Friday May 5 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is expected of students on the DBQ essay? Today’s Activities DBQ Rubric and strategy – Time Period 4 – Reform Movements Homework Watch Transforming America video lessons 13 and 14 (The Road to War and World at War) Pearson Workbook – Study Guide – Topic 6, Lesson 8 and questions 15 and 16 Topics 7, 8, 9, 10 – All questions following each review AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, April 26, 2017 General Reminders
Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) Please sign up. Review session for AP exam this Saturday from 10 to 2. Please sign up. APUSH exam is Friday May 5 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is expected of students on the DBQ essay? Today’s Activities DBQ Rubric and strategy – Time Period 4 – Reform Movements Homework Watch Transforming America video lessons 13 and 14 (The Road to War and World at War) Pearson Workbook – Study Guide – Read Topic 6, Lesson 8, page 77, “Impact of WWII.” Answer questions 15, 16 (p. 79) Read Topic 7, Lessons 1 – 7, Cold War, Post War Prosperity. Answer all questions (p. 90 – 91) AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, April 25, 2017 General Reminders
Outlines (annotated) “1920s Politics and the Great Depression” and “The New Deal” are due NOW Review session for AP exam this Saturday from 10 to 2. Please sign up. Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) Please sign up. APUSH exam is Friday May 5 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Was the New Deal successful in achieving relief, recovery, and reform for American economics? What is expected of students on the DBQ essay? Today’s Activities First and Second New Deals – Multiple Choice practice questions DBQ Rubric and strategy Homework Watch Transforming America video lessons 13 and 14 (The Road to War and World at War) AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Monday, April 24, 2017 General Reminders
“To What Extent is the Federal Government Responsible for the Welfare and Security of the Individual?” responses are due NOW Annotations for outlines – “1920s Politics and the Great Depression” and “The New Deal” are due TOMORROW Review session for AP exam this Saturday from 10 to 2. Please sign up. Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) APUSH exam is Friday May 5 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Was the New Deal successful in achieving relief, recovery, and reform for American economics? How did New Deal policies change the federal government’s role in American society and economics in the long run? Today’s Activities First and Second New Deals – Collaborative teaching Homework Watch Transforming America video lessons 13 and 14 (The Road to War and World at War) AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Friday, April 21, 2017 General Reminders
AP exams begin the week of May 1. Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) STAAR is Wednesday May 3 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What caused capitalism to fail in the 1930s (The Great Depression)? How did FDR’s New Deal programs and goals compare to those of Populists and Progressives in early decades? Was the New Deal successful in achieving relief, recovery, and reform for American economics? Today’s Activities First and Second New Deals – Individual research – Be prepared to discuss on Monday Homework Watch Transforming America video lesson 12 “A New Deal” Read and annotate outlines – “1920s Politics and the Great Depression” and “The New Deal” Read and answer questions for Great Debates – “To What Extent is the Federal Government Responsible for the Welfare and Security of the Individual?” AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Thursday, April 20, 2017 General Reminders
AP exams begin the week of May 1. Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) STAAR is Wednesday May 3 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What caused capitalism to fail in the 1930s (The Great Depression)? Today’s Activities Video clip from TA Lesson 11, The Great Depression Teacher teachin’ – class discussin’ and note takin’ Homework Read (skim) textbook chapter 23 – Watch remainder of video lesson 11 Read and annotate outline – “1920s Politics and the Great Depression” AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, April 19, 2017 General Reminders
Opposing viewpoints summaries are due NOW. “Modern Times” video interactive notes were due YESTERDAY. AP exams begin the week of May 1. Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) STAAR is Wednesday May 3 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Examine the period 1900 – 1929 as an era of social turmoil in United States history. Identify specific conflicts, causes promoting those conflicts, and the impact of that turmoil upon American society. Today’s Activities Collaborative planning – Mind maps Homework Read (skim) textbook chapter 23 – AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, April 19, 2017 General Reminders
Opposing viewpoints summaries are due NOW. “Modern Times” video interactive notes were due YESTERDAY. AP exams begin the week of May 1. Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) STAAR is Wednesday May 3 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Examine the period 1900 – 1929 as an era of social turmoil in United States history. Identify specific conflicts, causes promoting those conflicts, and the impact of that turmoil upon American society. Today’s Activities Collaborative planning – Mind maps Homework Read (skim) textbook chapter 23 – AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, April 18, 2017 General Reminders
“Modern Times” video interactive notes are due NOW AP exams begin the week of May 1. Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) STAAR is Wednesday May 3 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Examine the period 1900 – 1929 as an era of social turmoil in United States history. Identify specific conflicts, causes promoting those conflicts, and the impact of that turmoil upon American society. Today’s Activities Discuss Schenck v. United States (1919) Collaborative teaching – Evidence of social turmoil in America in the 1920s Homework Read (skim) textbook chapter 22 – AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Monday, April 17, 2017 General Reminders
AP exams begin the week of May 1. STAAR is Wednesday May 3 Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Examine the period 1900 – 1929 as an era of social turmoil in United States history. Identify specific conflicts, causes promoting those conflicts, and the impact of that turmoil upon American society. Today’s Activities Key vocabulary terms for 1920s social and economic developments Independent research on key terms related to the essential questions Homework Schenck v. United States (1919) – read and be prepared to discuss Read (skim) textbook chapter 22 – Watch Transforming America lesson 10 – “Modern Times” Interactive notes AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Thursday, April 13, 2017 General Reminders
Mock exam options –TODAY 3:00 – 5:30 AP exams begin the week of May 1. STAAR is Wednesday May 3 Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Why did America become involved in the Great War (World War I)? How was involvement in the war a turning point for the US domestically and internationally? Today’s Activities Brief teacher lecture on causes and effects of World War I (PowerPoint presentation) Homework Schenck v. United States (1919) Read (skim) textbook chapter 22 – Watch Transforming America lesson 10 – “Modern Times” Interactive notes AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, April 12, 2017 General Reminders
Mock exam options – This week TODAY and TOMORROW 3:00 – 5:30 Please sign up for one of this times at the front table AP exams begin the week of May 1. STAAR is Wednesday May 3 Huge “CRAM JAM” STAAR review is Monday and Tuesday (May 1 and 2) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What arguments were made by imperialist and anti-imperialists regarding territorial expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? Today’s Activities Document analysis practice Get out your HAPPY charts. Homework Read textbook chapter 21 – last section on World War I Watch Transforming America lesson 9 – “A War to End All Wars” AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, April 11, 2017 General Reminders
EXTRA CREDIT DUE NOW. LIKE RIGHT NOW. AS IN IMMEDIATELY. Mock exam options – This week TODAY, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00 – 5:30 Please sign up for one of this times at the front table AP exams begin the week of May 1. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Is the Spanish American war a turning point in U.S. history? Why, or why not? Why did the U.S. go to war against Spain in 1898? Today’s Activities Document analysis practice Get out your HAPPY charts. Interpretation - Cause and effect Homework Read the next 7 chapters of the textbook AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Monday, April 10, 2017 General Reminders
Mock exam options – This week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00 – 5:30 Please sign up for one of this times at the front table AP exams begin the week of May 1. If you have not paid for your exams, do so ASAP. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Is the Spanish American war a turning point in U.S. history? Why, or why not? Why did the U.S. go to war against Spain in 1898? Today’s Activities Historical thinking skills practice Chronological reasoning – Turning points Interpretation - Cause and effect Homework Interactive notes for TA video 7 (20 bonus points on a test) Read and annotate Sumner and Beveridge speeches AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Friday, April 7, 2017 General Reminders
AP exams begin the week of May 1. If you have not paid for your exams, do so ASAP. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: How and why does the United States become a world power at the beginning of the 20 century? 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 Collaborative teaching = Imperialistic territorial gains Homework Finish highlighting and annotating Imperialism outline Review PowerPoint on the webpage Watch Transforming America video lesson #7 – A Question of Empire Watch U.S. History Crash Course Episode 29 AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Monday, April 3, 2017 General Reminders
6 items were due FRIDAY Chapter 20 personal vocabulary Opposing Viewpoints – Washington and DuBois Plessy v. Ferguson People’s Party National Platform Chart Two Populist Speeches (political cartoons) Advanced Academic Fair is TODAY during lunches. Vocabulary test for chapter 18 – 20 TOMORROW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: To what extent were Progressive Era reformers and the federal government effective in bringing about reform at the national level in the period ? Today’s Activities Federal progressive reforms chart – collaborative teaching Homework Study for Vocabulary Test AP U.S. History
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AP U.S. History Friday, March 24, 2017 General Reminders
Chapter 19 personal vocabulary was due WEDNESDAY. Andrew Carnegie paragraphs were due WEDNESDAY. The Jungle journal entries were all due YESTERDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What were the social implications of the Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century? Today’s Activities Vocabulary test – Chapters 16 & 17 Homework Prepare for next long essay Read Chapter 20 before Monday Read and annotate the “New South” outline before next Tuesday Read the Opposing Viewpoints (Washington and DuBois) before next Tuesday
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AP U.S. History Thursday, March 23, 2017 General Reminders
Chapter 19 personal vocabulary was due YESTERDAY. Andrew Carnegie paragraphs were due YESTERDAY. The Jungle journal entries are all due TODAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What were the social implications of the Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century? Today’s Activities Class discussion: The Jungle Homework Study for vocabulary test over chapters 16 and 17 Prepare for next long essay Read Chapter 20 before Monday Read and annotate the “New South” outline before next Tuesday Read the Opposing Viewpoints (Washington and DuBois) before next Tuesday
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, March 22, 2017 General Reminders
Chapter 19 personal vocabulary is due NOW. Andrew Carnegie paragraphs are due NOW. The Jungle journal entries are all due TOMORROW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What were the social implications of the Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century? Today’s Activities Class discussion: The Jungle Homework Study for vocabulary test over chapters 16 and 17 Finish the Jungle (which you already did over spring break)
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, March 21, 2017 General Reminders
The Jungle journal entries are all due THURSDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What role did radical ideas, such as anarchism, play in the Haymarket Square riot? Today’s Activities Haymarket Square Riot document analysis HAPPY Homework Finish chapter 19 personal vocabulary Study for vocabulary test over chapters 16 and 17 Finish the Jungle (which you already did over spring break)
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AP U.S. History Monday, March 20, 2017 General Reminders
The Jungle journal entries are all due THURSDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: How did new immigrants adapt to urban life in American? Today’s Activities Transforming America video lesson 3: “Moving to the City” Homework Examine the 4 Haymarket Square Riot documents and analyze each one (on notebook paper) using the HAPPY method Complete the Labor Unions and Labor Violence chart
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AP U.S. History Friday, March 10, 2017 General Reminders
The Andrew Carnegie “Triumph of America” summary was due YESTERDAY. While you watch the video, I will call you to the desk one at a time to check for 20 journal entries. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: How did Andrew Carnegie respond to labor union demands of the steel workers at Homestead? Did Andrew Carnegie do more good or harm for America and Americans? Today’s Activities Ten Days the Unexpectedly Changed America: “The Homestead Strike” Homework Examine the 4 Haymarket Square Riot documents and analyze each one (on notebook paper) using the HAPPY method Complete the Labor Unions and Labor Violence chart Finish all other items listed on your spring break task list
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AP U.S. History Thursday, March 9, 2017 General Reminders
The Andrew Carnegie “Triumph of America” summary is due NOW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What factors led to the rise of “big business” in America? What social problems were caused by rapid industrialization? Were labor unions effective in bringing about improved conditions for industrial workers? Today’s Activities Teacher lecture and notes Chart – Labor Unions and Labor Violence Haymarket Square Riot documents – HAPPY analysis Homework Watch Transforming America video lesson 5 – “Labor’s Struggles” Read Profiles in Audacity essay “Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of Wealth” (p. 269) The Jungle journal entries – have 20 chapters done by next FRIDAY, March 10
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, March 8, 2017 General Reminders
Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – was due YESTERDAY The Andrew Carnegie “Triumph of America” summary is now due THURSDAY (I’ll take it now if you have it). Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: In what ways was America at a crossroads after the Civil War? What factors led to the rise of “big business” in America? What social problems were caused by rapid industrialization? Were labor unions effective in bringing about improved conditions for industrial workers? Today’s Activities Teacher lecture and notes Chart – Labor Unions and Labor Violence Homework Watch Transforming America video lesson 5 – “Labor’s Struggles” Read “The Triumph of America” by Andrew Carnegie and write one page summary Read Profiles in Audacity essay “Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of Wealth” (p. 269) The Jungle journal entries – have 20 chapters done by next FRIDAY, March 10
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, March 7, 2017 General Reminders
Chapter 17 and personal vocabulary was due YESTERDAY Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Due TODAY, after we discuss The Andrew Carnegie “Triumph of America” summary is now due THURSDAY (I’ll take it now if you have it). Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: In what ways was America at a crossroads after the Civil War? What factors led to the rise of “big business” in America? What social problems were caused by rapid industrialization? Today’s Activities Finish class discussion: 5 “general welfare state” thinkers Homework Read “The Triumph of America” by Andrew Carnegie and write one page summary – due TUESDAY Read Profiles in Audacity essay “Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of Wealth” (p. 269) The Jungle journal entries – have 20 chapters done by next FRIDAY, March 10
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AP U.S. History Monday, March 6, 2017 General Reminders
Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Due TODAY, after we discuss Chapter 17 and personal vocabulary - Due NOW Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Should the role of the government be laissez-faire or the general welfare state? Today’s Activities Class discussion: 5 “general welfare state” thinkers Homework Read “The Triumph of America” by Andrew Carnegie and write one page summary – due TUESDAY Read Profiles in Audacity essay “Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of Wealth” (p. 269) The Jungle journal entries – have 20 chapters done by next FRIDAY, March 10
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AP U.S. History Friday, March 3, 2017 General Reminders
Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Ten Thinkers – TEST GRADE We will discuss Thinkers F – J on MONDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Did the industrialists of the Gilded Age have a beneficial or detrimental impact on American economy and society? Today’s Activities Five Industrialists – Student taught lessons Homework Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – DUE MONDAY Chapter 17 and personal vocabulary - Due MONDAY Read “The Triumph of America” by Andrew Carnegie and write one page summary – due TUESDAY Read Profiles in Audacity essay “Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of Wealth” (p. 269) The Jungle journal entries – have 20 chapters done by next FRIDAY, March 10
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AP U.S. History Thursday, March 2, 2017 General Reminders
Tomorrow we will have round table discussion of the 5 industrialists you have researched Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Ten Thinkers – TEST GRADE We will Thinkers F – J on MONDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Did the industrialists of the Gilded Age have a beneficial or detrimental impact on American economy and society? Today’s Activities Class discussion: 5 arguments FOR laissez-faire Homework Chapter 17 and personal vocabulary - Due MONDAY The Jungle journal entries – have 20 chapters done by next FRIDAY, March 10 Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – DUE MONDAY
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, March 1, 2017 General Reminders
Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Ten Thinkers – TEST GRADE – We will discuss thinkers A – E THURSDAY and Thinkers F – J on MONDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Did the industrialists of the Gilded Age have a beneficial or detrimental impact on American economy and society? Today’s Activities Individual research Captains of Industry: Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Rockefeller, Pullman, Swift Homework Chapter 17 and personal vocabulary - Due MONDAY The Jungle journal entries – have 20 chapters done by next FRIDAY, March 10 Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – DUE MONDAY
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, February 28, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Ten Thinkers – TEST GRADE – due THURSDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What challenges were faced by immigrants working in Chicago’s stockyards? Was the free enterprise system working for these industrial wage workers? Today’s Activities The Jungle Discussion – Chapters Homework Chapter 17 and personal vocabulary The Jungle journal entries Critical Thinking Lesson 14
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AP U.S. History Monday, February 27, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Should the government role be laissez-faire or the general welfare state? Today’s Activities Work day – Read Chapter 17, The Jungle, work on Lesson 14 Homework Read The Jungle and work on journal entries Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Ten Thinkers – TEST GRADE – due next THURSDAY March 2.
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AP U.S. History Friday, February 24, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Chapters 1 – 12 of the Jungle should be complete by TOMORROW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What challenges were faced by immigrants working in Chicago’s stockyards? Was the free enterprise system working for these industrial wage workers? Today’s Activities The Jungle Discussion – Chapters 1 - 6 Homework Read The Jungle and work on journal entries Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Ten Thinkers – TEST GRADE – due next THURSDAY March 2.
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AP U.S. History Thursday, February 23, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Chapters 1 – 12 of the Jungle should be complete by TOMORROW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Should the government role be laissez-faire or the general welfare state? Today’s Activities Laissez-faire survey Class discussion Homework Read The Jungle and work on journal entries Critical Thinking Lesson 14 – Ten Thinkers – TEST GRADE – due next THURSDAY March 2.
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, February 22, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Chapters 1 – 12 of the Jungle should be complete by FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is the most effective way to organize a historical essay? Today’s Activities Long essay How did U.S. policy makers seek to stimulate the economy and integrate the trans-Mississippi west into the nation, and how did these policies affect the indigenous people living there? Homework Read The Jungle and work on journal entries
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, February 21, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Your next essay will be written in class TOMORROW. Chapters 1 – 12 of the Jungle should be complete by FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is the most effective way to organize a historical essay? Today’s Activities Review student samples of long essays Homework Prepare for next essay – How did U.S. policy makers seek to stimulate the economy and integrate the trans-Mississippi west into the nation, and how did these policies affect the indigenous people living there? Read The Jungle and work on journal entries
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AP U.S. History Friday, February 17, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Your next essay will be written in class TUESDAY. Chapters 1 – 12 of the Jungle should be complete by WEDNESDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is the most effective way to organize a historical essay? Today’s Activities Review student samples of long essays Homework Prepare for next essay – How did U.S. policy makers seek to stimulate the economy and integrate the trans-Mississippi west into the nation, and how did these policies affect the indigenous people living there? Read The Jungle and work on journal entries
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AP U.S. History Thursday, February 16, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Movie Night TONIGHT– Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee – Omni Room – 6:00 – 8:00 Your next essay will be written in class Tuesday, Feb. 21 (We will review your last one on Friday) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: In what ways did westward migration bring about cultural changes for the native peoples of the Great Plains? Today’s Activities HAPPY Primary Source Document Analysis Sand Creek Massacre Battle of Little Big Horn Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Wounded Knee Massacre Homework Start preparing for next essay – the prompt is on page 508 in your textbook
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, February 15, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Movie Night tomorrow – Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee – Omni Room – 6:00 – 8:00 Your next essay will be written in class Tuesday, Feb. 21 (We will review your last one on Friday) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: In what ways did westward migration bring about social and economic changes in the U.S.? Today’s Activities Round Table discussion Mining Cattle ranching and cowboys Homesteading (farming) the Great Plains Mormon women and plural marriage Our 1st national parks Homework Start preparing for next essay – the prompt is on page 508 in your textbook Read pages 525 – 535 AGAIN
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, February 14, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: In what ways did westward migration bring about social and economic changes in the U.S.? Today’s Activities Small group round table discussion of the following topics the transcontinental railroad William Seward’s foreign policy goals protective tariffs the gold standard for currency Homework – research topics Mining Cattle ranching and cowboys Homesteading (farming) the Great Plains Mormon women and plural marriage Our 1st national parks
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AP U.S. History Monday, February 13, 2016 General Reminders
Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What is the most prudent use of my class time today? Today’s Activities Independent study Read the Jungle; complete Chapter 16 personal vocabulary; prepare for roundtable discussion tomorrow Homework Decide with your group which 2 of the following topics to research and prepare for discussion the transcontinental railroad William Seward’s foreign policy goals protective tariffs the gold standard for currency
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AP U.S. History Friday, February 10, 2016 General Reminders
Your written analysis of Reconstruction historians were due YESTERDAY. Vocabulary quiz over chapters 14 & 15 was Tuesday. Please schedule a make up time ASAP. Personal vocabulary for chapter 15 was due Tuesday. Please pay $4 for The Jungle as soon as you can. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What expectation did immigrants have when they came to America in the late 19th century? Today’s Activities The Jungle, Chapter 1 – the Wedding Continue reading Chapter 2 Homework Read chapter 16 in textbook by Monday
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AP U.S. History Thursday, February 9, 2016 General Reminders
Your written analysis of Reconstruction historians is due NOW. Vocabulary quiz over chapters 14 & 15 was Tuesday. Please schedule a make up time ASAP. Personal vocabulary for chapter 15 was due yesterday. The Jungle is here. If you ordered one, I will give it to you today. Please pay $4 as soon as you can. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What expectation did immigrants have when they came to America in the late 19th century? Today’s Activities The Jungle, Chapter 1 – the Wedding Homework Read chapter 16 in textbook by Monday
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, February 8, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz over chapters 14 & 15 was yesterday. Please schedule a make up time ASAP. Personal vocabulary for chapter 15 was due yesterday. The copies of The Jungle will arrive some time today. I will distribute TOMORROW. $4 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Is Reconstruction a “tragic era”? If so, what individuals or groups are responsible for its failure? Today’s Activities Class discussion: Comparing and contrasting historical interpretations of Reconstruction Homework Complete written summaries of historians A, B, and C – due TOMORROW
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, February 7, 2016 General Reminders
Personal vocabulary for Ch. 15 due NOW The copies of The Jungle will arrive some time tomorrow. I will distribute on Thursday. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Is Reconstruction a “tragic era”? If so, what individuals or groups are responsible for its failure? Today’s Activities Vocabulary quiz – Chapters 14 & 15 Comparing and contrasting historical interpretations (secondary sources) Homework Finish analyzing historians A, B, and C interpretation of the Reconstruction Era
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AP U.S. History Monday, February 6, 2016 General Reminders
Personal vocabulary for Ch. 15 due TOMORROW Vocabulary quiz over Ch. 14 and 15 TOMORROW Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: Is Reconstruction a “tragic era”? If so, what individuals or groups are responsible for its failure? Today’s Activities Comparing and contrasting historical interpretations (secondary sources) Homework Finish analyzing historians A, B, and C interpretation of the Reconstruction Era
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AP U.S. History Friday, February 3, 2016 General Reminders
I am ordering The Jungle today. $4 next week please Personal vocabulary for Ch. 15 due TUESDAY Vocabulary quiz over Ch. 14 and 15 TUESDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What plans are created to reunite North and South following the Civil War? Should the South have been treated like a conquered enemy or a prodigal child? Are attempts to “reconstruct” the South successful? Today’s Activities Shaping America Lesson 25: “Reconstruction the Nation” Homework Finish reading Chapter 15. MUST FINISH BY MONDAY.
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AP U.S. History Thursday, February 2, 2016 General Reminders
Movie Night – TONIGHT in the Omni Room – 6:00 to 8:30. Lincoln. Extra credit for attending!!! Please sign up to order a copy of The Jungle, or download the e-book. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What causes led to the American Civil War? Why did the Union (the North) win the war? How did the war impact the economy of both the North and the South? What was the political impact of the war for the leaders and citizens of both sides? How were American’s rights affected? How did Lincoln’s personal views about slavery affect his leadership during the war? How did the war impact the lives of women and African Americans during and after the war? Today’s Activities Roundtable discussion Homework Start reading Chapter 15. MUST FINISH BY MONDAY.
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, February 1, 2016 General Reminders
Movie Night – TOMORROW in the Omni Room – 6:00 to 8:30. Lincoln. Extra credit for attending!!! Please sign up to order a copy of The Jungle, or download the e-book. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What causes led to the American Civil War? Why did the Union (the North) win the war? How did the war impact the economy of both the North and the South? What was the political impact of the war for the leaders and citizens of both sides? How were American’s rights affected? How did Lincoln’s personal views about slavery affect his leadership during the war? How did the war impact the lives of women and African Americans during and after the war? Today’s Activities Individual research of above topics – roundtable discussion TOMORROW Homework Start reading Chapter 15. MUST FINISH BY MONDAY.
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, January 31, 2016 General Reminders
Movie Night – this Thursday in the Omni Room – 6:00 to 8:30. Lincoln. Extra credit for attending!!! Please sign up to order a copy of The Jungle, or download the e-book. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What causes led to the American Civil War? Why did the Union (the North) win the war? How did the war impact the economy of both the North and the South? What was the political impact of the war for the leaders and citizens of both sides? How were American’s rights affected? How did Lincoln’s personal views about slavery affect his leadership during the war? How did the war impact the lives of women and African Americans during and after the war? Today’s Activities Individual research of above topics Homework Start reading Chapter 15. MUST FINISH BY MONDAY.
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AP U.S. History Monday, January 30, 2016 General Reminders
Your personal vocabulary improvement for the Ch 14 readings is due NOW We will finish discussing the Ch 14 documents tomorrow Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why was Frederick Douglass critical of Lincoln’s inaugural address? Would you agree with his criticisms? Today’s Activities Small group and whole class discussion of primary sources Homework Start reading Chapter 15. MUST FINISH BY MONDAY.
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AP U.S. History Friday, January 27, 2016 General Reminders
Your personal vocabulary improvement for the Ch 14 readings is due MONDAY We will continue discussing the documents on MONDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: During the decade of crisis what single event could be considered a turning point on the path to Civil War? Today’s Activities Long essay practice Homework Read assigned documents for Chapter 14
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AP U.S. History Thursday, January 26, 2016 General Reminders
We will cover chapter 14 this week You will be writing the long essay TOMORROW Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why was Frederick Douglass critical of Lincoln’s inaugural address? Would you agree with his criticisms? Today’s Activities Small group and whole class discussion of primary sources Homework Read pages 444 – 449 (stop at Setting War Objectives) Read assigned documents for Chapter 14 Begin planning long essay – we will write in class Friday
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, January 25, 2016 General Reminders
We will cover chapter 14 this week You will be writing the long essay on FRIDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why was Frederick Douglass critical of Lincoln’s inaugural address? Would you agree with his criticisms? Today’s Activities Small group and whole class discussion of primary sources Homework Read pages 444 – 449 (stop at Setting War Objectives) Read assigned documents for Chapter 14 Begin planning long essay – we will write in class Friday
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, January 24, 2016 General Reminders
We will cover chapter 14 this week We will discuss Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address and Frederick Douglas’s response to it TOMORROW Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Discuss long essay assignment Begin assigned readings Homework Read pages 444 – 449 (stop at Setting War Objectives) Read assigned documents for Chapter 14 Begin planning long essay – we will write in class Friday
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AP U.S. History Monday, January 23, 2016 General Reminders
We will cover chapter 14 this week Chapter 13 personal vocabulary is due NOW – Please turn in as a table together If you did the assignment for bonus points, had that to me directly Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Vocabulary quiz PBS Video – John Brown’s Holy War Begin assigned readings Homework Read “Bleeding Kansas” Read Dred Scott v. Sandford Read pages 444 – 449 (stop at Setting War Objectives) Read assigned documents for Chapter 14
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AP U.S. History Friday, January 20, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary Quiz for chapter 13 next MONDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Inauguration coverage Homework Read Chapter 13 Personal vocabulary improvement (10 words from the chapter) Study vocabulary from Ch 13
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AP U.S. History Thursday, January 19, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary Quiz for chapter 13 next MONDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities “Bleeding Kansas” – read the brief background essay PBS Video – John Brown’s Holy War Homework Read Chapter 13 Personal vocabulary improvement (10 words from the chapter) Study vocabulary from Ch 13
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, January 18, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary Quiz for chapter 13 this week Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Discussion of Chapter 13 topics Homework Read Chapter 13 Personal vocabulary improvement (10 words from the chapter) Study vocabulary from Ch 13
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, January 17, 2016 General Reminders
Today is the first day of the spring semester Vocabulary Quiz for chapter 13 this week Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Discussion of presidents from 1828 to 1852 Discussion of Chapter 13 Homework Read Chapter 13 Personal vocabulary improvement (10 words from the chapter) Study vocabulary from Ch 13
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AP U.S. History Friday, January 13, 2016 General Reminders
Today is the last day of the fall semester Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Semester Test Homework Read Chapter 13 Personal vocabulary improvement (10 words from the chapter) Study vocabulary from Ch 13
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AP U.S. History Thursday, January 12, 2016 General Reminders
Your semester exam is this FRIDAY and covers chapters 1 through 13 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Semester Test Review Teacher lecture Homework Read Chapter 13 Personal vocabulary improvement (10 words from the chapter) Study vocabulary from Ch 13
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, January 11, 2016 General Reminders
Your semester exam is this FRIDAY and covers chapters 1 through 13 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Speed Teaching – Students in groups rotate teaching the six events leading to the Civil War Homework Read Chapter 13 Personal vocabulary improvement (10 words from the chapter) Study vocabulary from Ch 13
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, January 10, 2016 General Reminders
Your semester exam is this FRIDAY and covers chapters 1 through 13 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Independent study Homework Read Chapter 13 Research assigned topic from time line
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AP U.S. History Monday, January 9, 2016 General Reminders
Your thesis paragraph and outline is due NOW Your semester exam is this THURSDAY and covers chapters 1 through 13 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event in the decade before the Civil War was the most significant as a turning point? Today’s Activities Vocabulary quiz over chapters 11 and 12 Brief intro to Chapter 13 (8 event time line) Homework Read Chapter 13 Research assigned topic from time line
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AP U.S. History Friday, January 6, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz over chapters 11 and 12 – TOMORROW Your semester exam is next THURSDAY and covers chapters 1 through 13 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: In what ways did slaves develop a culture for themselves within the bonds of slavery? To what extent was it possible for slaves to endure their life of bondage without surrendering their human dignity? Today’s Activities Review of good thesis statement writing techniques Shaping America Video Lesson 16 – “The Slave South” Homework Start reading Chapter 13 Long essay planning practice: Due MONDAY Write a full thesis paragraph responding to the essential questions above. Then create an outline format showing how you would organize a 2 – 3 page essay on the topic. In your outline, be sure to list specific examples, you would include as evidence
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AP U.S. History Thursday, January 5, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz over chapters 11 and 12 – TOMORROW Your semester exam is next THURSDAY and covers chapters 1 through 13 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: In what ways did slaves develop a culture for themselves within the bonds of slavery? To what extent was it possible for slaves to endure their life of bondage without surrendering their human dignity? Today’s Activities The story of “Brer Rabbit” Shaping America Video Lesson 16 – “The Slave South” Homework Long essay planning practice: Write a full thesis paragraph responding to the essential questions above. Then create an outline format showing how you would organize a 2 – 3 page essay on the topic. In your outline, be sure to list specific examples, you would include as evidence
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AP U.S. History Thursday, January 5, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz over chapters 11 and 12 – TOMORROW Your semester exam is next THURSDAY and covers chapters 1 through 13 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: In what ways did slaves develop a culture for themselves within the bonds of slavery? To what extent was it possible for slaves to endure their life of bondage without surrendering their human dignity? Today’s Activities The story of “Brer Rabbit” Shaping America Video Lesson 16 – “The Slave South” Homework Long essay planning practice: Write a full thesis paragraph responding to the essential questions above. Then create an outline format showing how you would organize a 2 – 3 page essay on the topic. In your outline, be sure to list specific examples, you would include as evidence
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, January 4, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz over chapters 11 and 12 – this FRIDAY (probably) Your semester exam is next THURSDAY and covers chapters 1 through 13 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: In what ways did slaves develop a culture for themselves within the bonds of slavery? To what extent was it possible for slaves to endure their life of bondage without surrendering their human dignity? Today’s Activities Brief discussion of assigned documents read over the break. Homework
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, December 13, 2016 General Reminders
Semester exams are this week. (But not for us) YIPPEE!!! Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: To what extent did the religious fervor of the 2nd Great Awakening lead to social reform movements in America in the decades preceding the Civil War? Today’s Activities Work day. Read. Study vocabulary. Finish Lessons 19 & 20 Homework Begin reading Chapter 11 Personal vocabulary improvement for Chapter 11 (10 total words) Threads of History Lessons 19 & 20 Due when we return
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AP U.S. History Monday, December 12, 2016 General Reminders
Semester exams are this week. (But not for us) YIPPEE!!! Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: To what extent did the religious fervor of the 2nd Great Awakening lead to social reform movements in America in the decades preceding the Civil War? Today’s Activities Introduction to Chapter 11 Shaping America Video Lesson 17: “Perfecting America” Homework Begin reading Chapter 11 Personal vocabulary improvement for Chapter 11 (10 total words) Threads of History Lessons 19 & 20 Due Tuesday
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AP U.S. History Friday, December 9, 2016 General Reminders
Semester exams are next week. (But not for us) YIPPEE!!! Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: In what ways does the American republic develop socially, economically, and politically between the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson? Today’s Activities Unit 4 exam (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10) Homework Begin reading Chapter 11 Threads of History Lessons 19 & 20 Due Tuesday
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AP U.S. History Thursday, December 8, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz for chapter 10 is TODAY. (Really, it is. Pinky swear.) Test over chapters 7B, 8, 9, 10 will be TOMORROW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How is “Jacksonian Democracy” defined by the issues confronting Jackson during his presidency? Today’s Activities Finish PBS Video – “Good and Evil in the Presidency – Andrew Jackson” Chapter 10 vocabulary quiz Homework Historic Supreme Court Decision – Worcester v. Georgia (1832) Great Debates in American History – “Who Should be Allowed to Vote?” Personal vocabulary list from chapter (10 words total) Lesson 10 – Political Parties Lesson 7 – The National Bank Missouri Compromise map and questions ALL DUE THE DAY OF THE TEST
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, December 7, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz for chapter 10 is THURSDAY. Test over chapters 7B, 8, 9, 10 will be FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How is “Jacksonian Democracy” defined by the issues confronting Jackson during his presidency? Today’s Activities PBS Video – “Good and Evil in the Presidency – Andrew Jackson” Homework Historic Supreme Court Decision – Worcester v. Georgia (1832) Great Debates in American History – “Who Should be Allowed to Vote?” Personal vocabulary list from chapter (10 words total) Lesson 10 – Political Parties Lesson 7 – The National Bank Missouri Compromise map and questions ALL DUE THE DAY OF THE TEST
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, December 6, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz for chapter 10 will be THURSDAY. Next test over chapters 7B, 8, 9, 10 will be FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Should EVERYONE be allowed to participate in the democratic process? How is “Jacksonian Democracy” defined by the issues confronting Jackson during his presidency? Today’s Activities Brief teacher lecture on Jackson’s presidency Great Debates in American History: Who Should Be Allowed To Vote? Homework Finish reading Chapter 10 – All of it! You will be creating a personal vocabulary list from this chapter also – 10 from entire chapter. Lesson 10 – Political Parties Lesson 7 – The National Bank Missouri Compromise map and questions All written assignments for chapter 10 will be due on the day of the test.
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AP U.S. History Monday, December 5, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz for chapter 10 will be THURSDAY. Next test over chapters 7B, 8, 9, 10 will be FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: What is the most important component of democracy? Should EVERYONE be allowed to participate in the democratic process? Today’s Activities Great Debates in American History: Who Should Be Allowed To Vote? Homework Finish reading Chapter 10 – All of it! You will be creating a personal vocabulary list from this chapter also – 10 from entire chapter. Lesson 10 – Political Parties Lesson 7 – The National Bank Missouri Compromise map and questions The above written assignments will be due no later than WEDNESDAY.
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AP U.S. History Friday, December 2, 2016 General Reminders
Next test over chapters 7B, 8, 9, 10 will be next week. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the Missouri Compromise affect the growing tension between the North and South over the issue of slavery? Why did Thomas Jefferson say that the issue filled him with terror, like “a fire bell in the night”? Today’s Activities Day of silent reading and Missouri Compromise map activity Homework Finish reading Chapter 10 – All of it! You will be creating a personal vocabulary list from this chapter also – 10 from entire chapter. Lesson 10 – Political Parties Lesson 7 – The National Bank Missouri Compromise map and questions The above written assignments will be due no later than WEDNESDAY next week.
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AP U.S. History Thursday, December 1, 2016 General Reminders
Next test over chapters 7B, 8, 9, 10 will be next WEDNESDAY (most likely). Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: What economic and social factors brought about a change in politics and political parties in the early 1800s? Today’s Activities Day of silent reading and personal vocabulary improvement Homework Start reading Chapter 10 - The Rise of Popular Politics (pages 316 – 322). You will be creating a personal vocabulary list from this chapter also – 10 from entire chapter. Lesson 10 – Political Parties Lesson 7 – The National Bank Missouri Compromise map and questions The above written assignments will be due no later than WEDNESDAY next week.
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, November 30, 2016 General Reminders
Next test over chapters 7B, 8, 9, 10 will be next Wednesday (maybe). Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the early industrial revolution and rise of a market economy affect American society? Were these changes an improvement for Americans? Today’s Activities Vocabulary quiz (Chapters 8 and 9) Homework Start reading Chapter 10 - The Rise of Popular Politics (pages 316 – 322). You will be creating a personal vocabulary list from this chapter also – 10 from entire chapter. Lesson 10 – Political Parties Lesson 7 – The National Bank Missouri Compromise map and questions The above written assignments will be due next week.
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, November 29, 2016 General Reminders
Your assignments for Chapter 9 vocabulary is due today. I will collect them by table groups. Vocabulary quiz for Chapters 8 and 9 will be TOMORROW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the early industrial revolution and rise of a market economy affect American society? Were these changes an improvement for Americans? Today’s Activities Discussion of textbook information from Chapter 9. America, The Story of Us video: “Division” Homework Study Vocabulary.
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AP U.S. History Monday, November 28, 2016 General Reminders
Your assignments for Chapter 8 are due today. I will collect them by table groups. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: In what ways did Americans define and re-define “republicanism” in the early 1800s. How was this principle manifested in the economy, social life, religion, and cultural institutions? In what ways were ideas of republicanism inconsistent in different segments of society or geographical regions of the country? Today’s Activities Teacher lecture Discussion of textbook information Homework Complete Chapter 9 vocabulary. Due tomorrow.
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AP U.S. History Friday, November 18, 2016 General Reminders
Your Thanksgiving non-break begins today!!! You will have tasks to accomplish during your non-break. You are mature, dedicated, college bound scholars. You will not complain. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: What were the primary causes and effects of the War of 1812? Today’s Activities Vocabulary Quiz (45 – 66) Presidents Quiz (1 – 6) Homework Complete Thanksgiving Break task list Everything due Monday when we return. (Nov. 28) Vocabulary quiz Monday when we return. (Nov. 28)
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AP U.S. History Thursday, November 17, 2016 General Reminders
Next vocabulary quiz (45 – 66) TOMORROW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How was Tecumseh significant in American history? What were the primary causes and effects of the War of 1812? Today’s Activities “Tecumseh and the Indian Nation” Profiles in Audacity (pp ) “The War Hawks and the War of 1812” Profiles in Folly (pp ) Homework Memorize the first 6 Presidents, their political party, and the years they served (see the Appendix pages A-1 and A-2 Study vocabulary
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, November 16, 2016 General Reminders
Next vocabulary quiz (45 – 66) this FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the Federalists impact American politics even after they ceased to exist as a party? How was Tecumseh significant in American history? What were the primary causes and effects of the War of 1812? Today’s Activities Brief discussion of the Marshall Supreme Court cases Tecumseh and the War of 1812 essay analysis Homework Memorize the first 6 Presidents, their political party, and the years they served (see the Appendix pages A-1 and A-2 Finish essay assignments Study vocabulary
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, November 15, 2016 General Reminders
Next vocabulary quiz (45 – 66) this FRIDAY. Presidents quiz soon Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the Federalists impact American politics even after they ceased to exist as a party? Today’s Activities Continue working on The Marshall Court – 4 Landmark Supreme Court cases Individual time – 25 minutes Group discussion time – 20 minutes Homework Memorize the first 6 Presidents, their political party, and the years they served (see the Appendix pages A-1 and A-2Read through the four Supreme Court cases Study vocabulary
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AP U.S. History Monday, November 14, 2016 General Reminders
Next vocabulary quiz (45 – 66) this FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the Federalists impact American politics even after they ceased to exist as a party? Today’s Activities The Marshall Court – 4 Landmark Supreme Court cases Homework Memorize the first 6 Presidents, their political party, and the years they served (see the Appendix pages A-1 and A-2 Read through the four Supreme Court cases Study vocabulary
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AP U.S. History Friday, November 11, 2016 General Reminders
Veteran’s Day. Thank a soldier (or a sailor) (or a marine) Next vocabulary quiz (45 – 66) this FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the Federalists impact American politics even after they ceased to exist as a party? Today’s Activities The Marshall Court – 4 Landmark Supreme Court cases Homework Memorize the first 6 Presidents, their political party, and the years they served (see the Appendix pages A-1 and A-2 Work on Supreme Court cases Study vocabulary
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AP U.S. History Thursday, November 10, 2016 General Reminders
Turn in Jefferson chart NOW Vocabulary test for grade redemption TODAY from 2:45 to 4:30. ONLY opportunity. Takes 25 minutes. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Did President Jefferson remain true to his vision of republicanism as a Founding Father? How did the Federalists impact American politics even after they ceased to exist as a party? Today’s Activities Discuss Jefferson’s conflicting views of republicanism The Marshall Court – 4 Landmark Supreme Court cases Homework Memorize the first 6 Presidents and Vice Presidents, their political party, and the years they served (see the Appendix pages A-1 and A-2 Work on Supreme Court cases
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Reminders
Friday is the end of Term 2. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Did President Jefferson remain true to his vision of republicanism as a Founding Father? Today’s Activities Discussion of the importance of the 1800 election Jefferson’s conflicting views of republicanism Get out your vocabulary list and your blue concept outline for time period 4 Homework Finish reading Chapter 7 Study vocabulary terms Memorize the first 6 Presidents and Vice Presidents, their political party, and the years they served (see the Appendix pages A-1 and A-2
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AP U.S. History Monday, November 7, 2016 General Reminders
Friday is the end of Term 2. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: What fundamental differences caused the rise of political parties in the early American republic? Today’s Activities Review of Unit 3 Exam: Short answer section – Alien and Sedition Acts Open your textbook to Appendix page A1 Homework Finish reading Chapter 7 Memorize the first 6 Presidents and Vice Presidents, their political party, and the years they served (see the Appendix pages A-1 and A-2
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AP U.S. History Friday, November 4, 2016 General Reminders
Your “Competing Visions of Government” chart is due NOW. It’s a great day to be a Buffalo. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: After ratification of the Constitution, what differing visions for the new American republic emerged? Today’s Activities Unit 3 Exam: Short answer section Get 3 sheets of lined paper and an INK PEN Write your name and period ON THE BACK – NOT THE FRONT Homework Finish reading Chapter 7
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AP U.S. History Thursday, November 3, 2016 General Reminders
The short answer portion of Exam 3 will be TOMORROW. Compromises at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 Hamilton’s (Federalist) Financial Plan and Jefferson’s objections (Democratic-Republicans) Alien and Sedition Acts Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: After ratification of the Constitution, what differing visions for the new American republic emerged? Today’s Activities Time period 3 Exam (Part I – multiple choice) Short answer practice and review Homework Finish graphic organizer “Competing Visions of Government” is due NOW Study for exam
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, November 2, 2016 General Reminders
The short answer portion of Exam 3 will be TOMORROW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: After ratification of the Constitution, what differing visions for the new American republic emerged? Today’s Activities Time period 3 Exam (Part I – multiple choice) Short answer practice and review Homework Finish graphic organizer “Competing Visions of Government” is due NOW Study for exam
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, November 1, 2016 General Reminders
Next Test – Chapters 5, 6, part of 7 (to page 231) TOMORROW Graphic organizer “Competing Visions of Government” is due TOMORROW Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: After ratification of the Constitution, what differing visions for the new American republic emerged? Today’s Activities Vocabulary Shootout Review Vocabulary Quiz #5 (Chapter 7A) Short answer practice and review Homework Read Chapter 7 (pages 226 – 234) Complete graphic organizer: “Competing Visions of Government” Study for exam
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AP U.S. History Monday, October 31, 2016 General Reminders
Next Vocabulary quiz TOMORROW (# 20 – 44) Next Test – Chapters 5, 6, part of 7 (to page 231) WEDNESDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: After ratification of the Constitution, what differing visions for the new American republic emerged? Today’s Activities Demonstration: Funding at par Group analysis of the first party system: Federalists & (Democratic) Republicans Homework Read Chapter 7 (pages 226 – 234) Complete graphic organizer: “Competing Visions of Government”
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AP U.S. History Friday, October 28, 2016 General Reminders
Next Vocabulary quiz Tuesday Nov 1 (# 20 – 44) Next Test – Chapters 5, 6, part of 7 (to page 231) next Wed. Nov 2 We are ONE week off on the Calendar. Make adjustments please. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: After ratification of the Constitution, what differing visions for the new American republic emerged? Today’s Activities Introduction to first party system: Federalists & (Democratic) Republicans PBS American Experience: Alexander Hamilton You will need paper for taking notes today Homework Read Chapter 7 (pages 226 – 234) Finish watching Alexander Hamilton video on YouTube and complete notes Fill in information on Hamilton’s financial plan (green sheet)
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AP U.S. History Thursday, October 27, 2016 General Reminders
Next Vocabulary quiz Tuesday Nov 1 Next Test – Chapters 5, 6, part of 7 (to page 231) next Wed. Nov 2 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: After ratification of the Constitution, what differing visions for the new American republic emerged? Today’s Activities Introduction to Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians Shaping America video: Lesson 12 – “A Peaceful Transfer of Power” Homework Finish answering questions from Great Debates Begin reading Chapter 7 (pages 216 – 226) We are ONE week off on the Calendar. Make adjustments please.
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, October 26, 2016 General Reminders
Next Vocabulary quiz Tuesday Nov 1 Next Test – Chapters 5, 6, part of 7 (to page 231) next Wed. Nov 2 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why did a large number of leaders passionately object to the Constitution that was drafted by the Philadelphia Convention in 1787? Today’s Activities Great Debates in American History – “How Powerful Should the National Government Be?” Homework Finish answering questions from Great Debates Begin reading Chapter 7 (pages 216 – 226) We are ONE week off on the Calendar. Make adjustments please.
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, October 25, 2016 General Reminders
Long essay on Shays’ Rebellion and the Constitution was due YESTERDAY. You WILL write one. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why did a large number of leaders passionately object to the Constitution that was drafted by the Philadelphia Convention in 1787? Today’s Activities Vocabulary quiz – Seriously. THIS IS HAPPENING. NOW. Great Debates in American History – “How Powerful Should the National Government Be? Homework Finish answering questions from Great Debates Begin reading Chapter 7 (pages 216 – 226) We are ONE week off on the Calendar. Make adjustments please.
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AP U.S. History Monday, October 24, 2016 General Reminders
Long essay due NOW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did delegates to the Philadelphia convention compromise to appease the concerns of different states in drafting a new Constitution? Today’s Activities Teacher lecture: Constitutional Compromises Graphic organizers Homework Complete graphic organizers: Constitutional Compromises Comparing the Articles and the Constitution
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AP U.S. History Friday, October 21, 2016 General Reminders
Lesson 20 due NOW Next vocabulary quiz MONDAY. (Because band students ) Long essay due MONDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did delegates to the Philadelphia convention compromise to appease the concerns of different states in drafting a new Constitution? Today’s Activities Teacher lecture: Constitutional Compromises Graphic organizer Homework Prepare for vocabulary quiz for Chapter 6 Long essay – To what extent did Shays’s Rebellion cause the Constitution to be written in 1787? Complete graphic organizers: Constitutional Compromises Comparing the Articles and the Constitution
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AP U.S. History Thursday, October 20, 2016 General Reminders
Lesson 20 – Evaluating a Constitution due NOW. (I will take them tomorrow at no penalty.) Next vocabulary quiz MONDAY. (Because band students ) Long essay due MONDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why did the delegates to the Philadelphia convention in 1787 decide to discard the Articles of Confederation and write an entire new plan of government? Today’s Activities Investigating cause and effect relationships Shays’s Rebellion – Did it change American history? Homework Prepare for vocabulary quiz for Chapter 6 Long essay – To what extent did Shays’s Rebellion cause the Constitution to be written in 1787?
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, October 18, 2016 General Reminders
PSAT TOMORROW. Lesson 20 – Evaluating a Constitution due THURSDAY. Next vocabulary quiz FRIDAY. Long essay due MONDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why did the delegates to the Philadelphia convention in 1787 decide to discard the Articles of Confederation and write an entire new plan of government? Today’s Activities Investigating cause and effect relationships Shays’s Rebellion – Did it change American history? Homework Prepare for vocabulary quiz for Chapter 6 Long essay – To what extent did Shays’s Rebellion cause the Constitution to be written in 1787?
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AP U.S. History Monday, October 17, 2016 General Reminders
Pep rally schedule today. PSAT this WEDNESDAY. Next vocabulary quiz FRIDAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How were resolutions in Congress passed under the Articles of Confederation? Was this process fair and effective? Today’s Activities Simulation Activity: In Congress Assembled (Resolutions proposed and debated) Homework Finish reading for Chapter 6 Prepare for vocabulary quiz for Chapter 6
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AP U.S. History Friday, October 14, 2016 General Reminders
Pep rally schedule today. Next vocabulary quiz TUESDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How were resolutions in Congress passed under the Articles of Confederation? Was this process fair and effective? Today’s Activities Simulation Activity: In Congress Assembled (Resolutions proposed and debated) Homework Finish reading for Chapter 6 Prepare for vocabulary quiz for Chapter 6
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AP U.S. History Thursday, October 13, 2016 General Reminders
Lesson 6 is due NOW. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why did the Articles of Confederation suck so much? Today’s Activities Simulation Activity: In Congress Assembled (Resolutions proposed and debated) Homework Finish reading for Chapter 6
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, October 12, 2016 General Reminders
Lesson 6 may be turned in tomorrow with no penalty. If it is turned in today (NOW) completely complete, it will receive 10 bonus points. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Why is it important to be able to use a rich vocabulary of historical terms? Today’s Activities Vocabulary Test Chapters 1 - 5 Homework Coming of the American Revolution (Lesson 6) The Great Declaration Reading for Chapter 6 (to page 201 – stop at Shays’s Rebellion)
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AP U.S. History Friday, October 7, 2016 General Reminders
Student holiday next MONDAY & TUESDAY (Oct 10 & 11) Vocabulary Test for Chapters 1 – 5 will be next WEDNESDAY (Oct 12) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: To what extent does the relationship between the colonies and Britain stay the same and/or change from 1607 to 1776? Why? What events during this time period were most important in bringing about change? What ONE event might be considered a turning point? Today’s Activities Vocabulary Quiz for Chapter 5 Groups will present their analysis and conclusions on the above essential question. Homework Coming of the American Revolution (Lesson 6) The Great Declaration Study/review vocabulary for Chapters
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AP U.S. History Thursday, October 6, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary Quiz for Chapter 5 is TOMORROW (Oct 7) Student holiday next MONDAY & TUESDAY (Oct 10 & 11) Vocabulary Test for Chapters 1 – 5 will be next WEDNESDAY (Oct 12) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: To what extent does the relationship between the colonies and Britain stay the same and/or change from 1607 to 1776? Why? What events during this time period were most important in bringing about change? What ONE event might be considered a turning point? Today’s Activities Groups will present their analysis and conclusions on the above essential question. Homework Study/review vocabulary for Chapters
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, October 5, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary Quiz for Chapter 5 is this FRIDAY (Oct 7) Student holiday next MONDAY & TUESDAY (Oct 10 & 11) Vocabulary Test for Chapters 1 – 5 will be next WEDNESDAY (Oct 12) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: To what extent does the relationship between the colonies and Britain stay the same and/or change from 1607 to 1776? What causes the change? Today’s Activities Complete group time line and analysis of continuity and change during the time span of Groups will present their analysis and conclusions TOMORROW. Homework Study/review vocabulary for Chapters
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, October 4, 2016 General Reminders
Vocabulary Quiz for Chapter 5 is this FRIDAY (Oct 7) Student holiday next MONDAY & TUESDAY (Oct 10 & 11) Vocabulary Test for Chapters 1 – 5 will be next WEDNESDAY (Oct 12) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential questions: What are the best options for dealing with an abusive dating relationship? Today’s Activities Women’s Center Play it Safe Presentation Homework Study/review vocabulary for Chapters
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AP U.S. History Monday, October 3, 2016 General Reminders
Term 2 begins TODAY. A new opportunity to do things right this time. Vocabulary Quiz for Chapter 5 is this FRIDAY (Oct 7) Student holiday next MONDAY & TUESDAY (Oct 10 & 11) Vocabulary Test for Chapters 1 – 5 will be next WEDNESDAY (Oct 12) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: To what extent does the relationship between the colonies and Britain stay the same and/or change from 1607 to 1776? What causes the change? Today’s Activities Historical Thinking Skills: Chronological Reasoning – Causation & Patterns of Continuity and Change over Time Groups will present their analysis and conclusions on THURSDAY. Homework Study/review vocabulary for Chapters
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AP U.S. History Friday, September 30, 2016 General Reminders
Term 1 gradebook closes at 3:00 p.m. TODAY. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How does America’s relationship with Britain develop (stay the same or change) from 1607 to 1776? What were the causes of the War for Independence? Was this war between the colonies and Britain inevitable? Today’s Activities Review of Historical Thinking Skills: Chronological Reasoning – Causation Patterns of Continuity and Change over Time Video and notes “Making a Revolution” Homework Begin reading chapter 5 in the textbook. Have entire chapter read by Monday.
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AP U.S. History Thursday, September 29, 2016 General Reminders
Term 1 gradebook closes at 3:00 p.m. Friday. Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How does America’s relationship with Britain develop (stay the same or change) from 1607 to 1776? What were the causes of the War for Independence? Was this war between the colonies and Britain inevitable? Today’s Activities Review of Historical Thinking Skills: Chronological Reasoning – Causation Patterns of Continuity and Change over Time Video and notes “Making a Revolution” Homework Begin reading chapter 5 in the textbook. Have entire chapter read by Monday.
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End of Current Year’s Plans
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Bell Schedule for September 22, 2017
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 7:30-8 8:05-8:35 8:40-9:10 9:15-9:45 9:50-10:20 10:25-10:55 11-11:30
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The Declaration of Independence
The entire document read by a few well-known actors They are in Independence Hall in Philadelphia (where the original signer met)
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AP U.S. History Friday, September 22, 2017 General Reminders
Test over chapters 4 and 5 will be next WEDNESDAY Vocabulary test over items 1 – 80 will be next THURSDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did a series of events beginning with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 lead to a revolutionary movement among colonists? Which of these could be considered turning points that inevitably lead to war between the colonies and England? Today’s Activities Cause and Effects reasoning - 10 events leading to the War for Independence Group discussions Homework Common Sense interpretation Declaration of Independence interpretation
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AP U.S. History Thursday, September 21, 2017 General Reminders
Test over chapters 4 and 5 will be next WEDNESDAY Vocabulary test over items 1 – 80 will be next THURSDAY Questions from the video Liberty were due YESTERDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did a series of events beginning with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 lead to a revolutionary movement among colonists? Which of these could be considered turning points that inevitably lead to war between the colonies and England? Today’s Activities Group presentation of Chronological Reasoning – The Revolutionary Period Time line competition Homework Read textbook Chapter 5
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, September 20, 2017 General Reminders
Test over chapters 4 and 5 will be next WEDNESDAY Vocabulary test over items 1 – 80 will be next THURSDAY Questions from the video Liberty are due NOW Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did a series of events beginning with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 lead to a revolutionary movement among colonists? Which of these could be considered turning points that inevitably lead to war between the colonies and England? Today’s Activities Chronological Reasoning – The Revolutionary Period Small group discussion Homework Read textbook Chapter 5
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, September 19, 2017 General Reminders
Test over chapters 4 and 5 will be next WEDNESDAY Vocabulary test over items 1 – 80 will be next THURSDAY The end of Term 1 is next FRIDAY. (Friday is a half day. We will have about 20 minutes of class time.) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did a series of events beginning with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 lead to a revolutionary movement among colonists? Which of these could be considered turning points that inevitably lead to war between the colonies and England? Today’s Activities PBS Video – Liberty Part I – Answer questions Homework Finish reading textbook Chapter 5 Finish watching Liberty Part I on YouTube ( I will text the YouTube link for the video) Be prepared to work with your group on “Chronological Reasoning – The Revolutionary Period”
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AP U.S. History Monday, September 18, 2017 General Reminders
Test over chapters 4 and 5 will be next WEDNESDAY Vocabulary test over items 1 – 80 will be next THURSDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did a series of events beginning with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 lead to a revolutionary movement among colonists? Which of these could be considered turning points that inevitably lead to war between the colonies and England? Today’s Activities Chronological Reasoning – The Revolutionary Period Homework Read textbook Read Chapter 5 Yep. All of it.
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AP U.S. History Friday, September 15, 2017 General Reminders
I got nothing Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: What were the causes of the French and Indian War? Why is the French and Indian War considered a turning point in American history? Today’s Activities Teacher lecture Vocabulary quiz 3 – terms Homework Read textbook Read Chapter 5 Yep. All of it.
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AP U.S. History Thursday, September 14, 2017 General Reminders
Vocabulary quiz will be TOMORROW, Sept 15. (terms 21 – 52) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield both exemplify the essence of The Great Awakening? What characteristics did the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening share? How were both significant in the future history of America? Today’s Activities Video: God in America – The Great Awakening Discussion – Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield Homework Read textbook Finish reading Chapter 4 Study for vocabulary quiz
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, September 13, 2017 General Reminders
We had a test Friday over chapters 1 – 3. Please make an appointment to take it if you missed it. Vocabulary quiz will be this FRIDAY, Sept 15. (terms 21 – 52) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did Enlightenment thinking affect the social, cultural, and political development of America? Today’s Activities Large group discussion – significance of the Enlightenment in America Homework Read textbook Finish reading Chapter 4 Read “Significance of the Great Awakening – Roots of Rebellion” Read “Sinners in the Hands of Angry God”
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John Locke English Philosopher Important Enlightenment thinker
1632 – 1704 Wrote the long essays, “Two Treatises of Government” Man is born with the natural rights of life, liberty, and property. The role of government is to protect man’s natural rights. Social contract theory
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Thomas Hobbes English Philosopher 1588 - 1679
In the state of nature, life is “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.” The role of government is to control society and keep men safe from each other. Government must be all powerful (like a terrifying beast) Wrote the book, Leviathan Social contract theory
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, September 12, 2017 General Reminders
We had a test Friday over chapters 1 – 3. Please make an appointment to take it if you missed it. Next Vocabulary quiz will be this THURSDAY, Sept 14. (terms 21 – 52) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which was more important in the history of America –the Enlightenment or the Great Awakening ? Today’s Activities Small group discussions – significance of the Enlightenment in America Homework Read textbook Chapter 4 pages 120 – 126 (Diversity in the Middle Colonies) Chapter 4 pages 126 – 135 (Commerce, Culture, and Identity) Read “Sinners in the Hands of Angry God”
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AP U.S. History Monday, September 11, 2017 General Reminders
We had a test Friday over chapters 1 – 3. Please make an appointment to take it if you missed it. Next Vocabulary quiz will be this THURSDAY, Sept 14. (terms 21 – 52) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which was more important in the history of the America –the Enlightenment or the Great Awakening? Today’s Activities Read “The Enlightenment in America” Homework Read textbook Chapter 4 pages 120 – 126 (Diversity in the Middle Colonies) Chapter 4 pages 126 – 135 (Commerce, Culture, and Identity) Read “Sinners in the Hands of Angry God”
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AP U.S. History Friday, September 8, 2017 General Reminders
End of the 3 week period is today. Next Vocabulary quiz will be next THURSDAY, Sept 14. (terms 21 – 52) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did European invasion of North America impact Native American societies? How did British North American colonies develop different economic and social structures by 1750? Today’s Activities Unit 1 Test (Chapters 1 – 3) Get a Scan Sheet. You must use PENCIL. For Subject, write Unit 1 Please place your phone in the turquoise bucket on my desk. Homework Read textbook Chapter 4 pages 120 – 126 (Diversity in the Middle Colonies) Chapter 4 pages 126 – 135 (Commerce, Culture, and Identity)
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AP U.S. History Thursday, September 7, 2017 General Reminders
First major test (Chapters 1, 2, 3) TOMORROW, Sept 8 Test review sessions TODAY– 6:30 am and 2:45 p.m. Movie club TODAY at 3:00 – Luther (bonus points for attending) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: What are the social, economic, and cultural differences in the Chesapeake and New England regions? Today’s Activities Vocabulary quiz terms History detective activity – primary documents from the Chesapeake and New England Homework Read textbook Finish reading all of chapter 3 Study for vocabulary upcoming test over chapters 1 - 3
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, September 6, 2017 General Reminders
Next vocabulary quiz – terms 1 – 38 TOMORROW, Sept 7 First major test (Chapters 1, 2, 3) THIS FRIDAY, Sept 8 Test review sessions TOMORROW – 6:30 am and 2:45 p.m. Movie club TOMORROW at 3:00 – Luther (bonus points for attending) Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: Which event was more significant in the history of America – the First Navigation Act, Bacon’s Rebellion, or the Glorious Revolution? Today’s Activities Turning Points – group investigation Homework Read textbook Finish reading all of chapter 3 Study for vocabulary quiz and upcoming test over chapters 1 - 3
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, September 5, 2017 General Reminders
Next vocabulary quiz – terms 1 – 38 THIS THURSDAY, Sept 7 First major test (Chapters 1, 2, 3) THIS FRIDAY, Sept 8 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did their religious beliefs impact Puritans relationship with native peoples in the region? Today’s Activities 10 Days That Changed America: “Massacre at Mystic” Venn Diagram comparing European and American Indian cultures Homework Read textbook Ch. 3 pages 82 – 88 (Colonies to Empire 1660 – 1713) Ch. 3 pages (The Imperial Slave Economy) Venn diagrams as notetaking tool: Comparing European and American Indian cultures Comparing New England and the Chesapeake
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AP U.S. History Friday, September 1, 2017 General Reminders
Next vocabulary quiz – terms 1 – 38 NEXT THURSDAY, Sept 7 First major test (Chapters 1, 2, 3) NEXT FRIDAY, Sept 8 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did religious beliefs affect the social and political structure of the New England colonies? Did the Puritans establish a colony based on religious tolerance? How did their religious beliefs impact Puritans relationship with native peoples in the region? Today’s Activities Shaping America Video Lesson 4 : Settling the New England Colonies Homework Read textbook Ch. 2 pages 66 – 72 (Instability, War, and Rebellion – including the American Voices section) Ch. 3 pages 82 – 88 (Colonies to Empire 1660 – 1713) Venn diagrams as notetaking tool: Comparing European and American Indian cultures Comparing New England and the Chesapeake
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AP U.S. History Thursday, August 31, 2017 General Reminders
Bring supplies or $$$ as soon as possible Next vocabulary quiz – terms 1 – 38 NEXT THURSDAY, Sept 7 First major test (Chapters 1, 2, 3) NEXT FRIDAY, Sept 8 Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did religious beliefs affect the social and political structure of the New England colonies? Did the Puritans establish a colony based on religious tolerance? How did their religious beliefs impact Puritans relationship with native peoples in the region? Today’s Activities Vocabulary quiz – terms Discuss “A Model of Christian Charity” by John Winthrop Shaping America Video Lesson 4 : Settling the New England Colonies Homework Read textbook pages 66 – 72 (Instability, War, and Rebellion – including the American Voices section)
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, August 30, 2017 General Reminders
Bring supplies or $$$ as soon as possible Vocabulary quiz – terms 1 – 20 TOMORROW Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did religion affect the social structure of their New England colonies? Today’s Activities Teacher lecture: Protestant Reformation in Germany, England, and France Teacher lecture: Calvinism, Pilgrims, and Puritans Homework Read “A Model of Christian Charity” by John Winthrop Read textbook pages (Plantation Colonies) pages 56 – 66 (Neo-European Colonies) pages 66 – 72 (Instability, War, and Rebellion – including the American Voices section)
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, August 29, 2017 General Reminders
Bring supplies or $$$ as soon as possible Vocabulary quiz – terms 1 – 20 this WEDNESDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the purpose of the Virginia colony affect the social and economic development of the colony? How does the Virginia colony finally become prosperous and self-sustaining? Today’s Activities Introduction to the British colonies – PowerPoint notes Shaping America Video Lesson 1: “Settling the Southern Colonies – the Chesapeake” Jamestown: “The Story of Jane” Homework Read textbook pages (Plantation Colonies) Pages 56 – 66 (Neo-European Colonies)
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AP U.S. History Monday, August 28, 2017 General Reminders
Bring supplies or $$$ as soon as possible Interpretation of Columbus due NOW Vocabulary quiz – terms 1 – 20 this WEDNESDAY Today’s Objective Consider the following essential question: How did the Spanish and French differ in their interactions with native peoples Today’s Activities When Worlds Collide – Teacher lecture and notes Introduction to the British colonies – PowerPoint notes Homework Read textbook pages (Plantation Colonies) Pages 56 – 66 (Neo-European Colonies)
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AP U.S. History Friday, August 25, 2017 General Reminders
Bring supplies or $$$ as soon as possible Venn diagram comparing Native American societies is due NOW Today’s Activities Quiz over National Geographic video, “America Before Columbus” When Worlds Collide – Teacher lecture and notes Homework Interpretation “Assessment of Columbus” – short answer writing practice Read textbook pages (Plantation Colonies) Pages 56 – 66 (Neo-European Colonies)
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AP U.S. History Thursday, August 24, 2017 General Reminders
Bring supplies or $$$ as soon as possible Today’s Activities Share research on Native Americans with your group Add a few details to your concept outline: Key Concept 1.1 Documents for America’s History: Doc 1-7 “Columbus’s Landfall (last full paragraph from Columbus’ journal) Doc 2-1 “History of the Indies” Bartolome de las Casas (be ready to discuss questions at end) Homework Create a Venn diagram comparing any two of the Native American societies discussed in your group – (due Friday) Read “Columbus Landing in the New World” historiography. Also read our textbook account of Columbus (pages 30-31, 34) Watch National Geographic video, “America Before Columbus” – take notes (due Friday) Portrayal of Native Americans (compare to the textbook accounts you have read) Portrayal of Columbus (compare to the textbook accounts you have read) Details of the Columbian exchange
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AP U.S. History Wednesday, August 23, 2017 General Reminders
Bring supplies or $$$ as soon as possible Sign up for Remind 101 Text the following code to 81010 Period 3 Period 5 Today’s Activities Complete research on Native American group Share research with small group Homework Create a Venn diagram comparing any two of the Native American societies discussed in your group – (due Friday) Read “Columbus Landing in the New World” historiography. Also read our textbook account of Columbus (pages 30-31, 34) Watch National Geographic video, “America Before Columbus” – take notes (due Friday)
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AP U.S. History Tuesday, August 22, 2017 General Reminders
Please bring ONE of the following as soon as possible Box of tissues Package of 4 or more highlighters Package of black pens Package of Ticonderoga pencils Package of college ruled notebook paper $2 Today’s Activities Issue textbooks Sign up for Remind 101 Text the following code to 81010 Period 3 Period 5 Homework Research on Native American culture
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AP U.S. History Monday, August 21, 2017 Today’s Activities
Discuss introductory topics as time permits: Supplies Remind 101 General course expectations Binder for APUSH (exclusively) Outside reading - textbooks Reading/vocabulary quizzes Test retakes Late work Make up work Extra credit assignments Academic honesty Study groups Movie night
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Welcome to AP U.S. History
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