I hope everyone is having a great break. I know you don't want to think about it (me neither), but we have a lot of work to do once we get back. Below, is the reading guide for Chapter 15. It will be due on Monday, January 10. If you want a head start, here it is:
Chapter 15 Reading Guide
See you on Monday!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
SCHEDULE DECEMBER 13-17
Monday, December 13
1. Collect essays and RG Chapter 12
2. Lecture: Slavery in America, part 1
RG Chapter 10 due on Wednesday
Tuesday, December 14
Lecture: Slavery in America, part 2
RG Due tomorrow
Wednesday, December 15
DBQ--examine question and documents
Complete document analysis for homework if necessary
Thursday, December 16
Writing a DBQ. DBQ for the reform period will be due when you come back from break.
Also, start reading chapters 13 and 14. Complete reading guide for Tuesday, January 4
Friday, December 17
Wrap things up before break. The following is due:
Typed DBQ essay due on Monday, January 3
RG Chapters 13-14 due on Tuesday, January 4
You will be getting the Chapter 15 and 16 reading guides when you come back. I will try to post them during break if you would like to get ahead.
Have a Great Break. And stay out of the trees.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
SCHEDULE DECEMBER 6-10
Monday, December 6
1. Peer review: Introductions
2. Discuss essay writing. Assign essay. You will be writing a full essay based on ONE of the introductions you wrote. The final typed essay will be due next Monday.
Reading Guide for Ch 12 due on Thursday. Terms test on FRIDAY! Review Sheet can be found here.
Tuesday, December 7
Lecture: Manifest Destiny, Part 1
Wednesday, December 8
Lecture: Manifest Destiny, Part 2
Chapter 12 Reading Guide due Tomorrow.
Thursday, December 9
1. Finish Manifest Destiny
2. Video: The Presidents
Friday, December 10
1. Terms Test #3
Typed Free-Response Essay due on Monday. Start reading Chapter 10 Complete Reading Guide for Wednesday, December 15. You will have a DBQ that covers this chapter.
Looking ahead:
Next week, start Chapters 13,14. Reading Guide due when we come back from break.
Take-home DBQ over break.
After Break: Chapters 15 and 16. Terms Test #4. Final Exam.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
AMSCO Book Answers
Here are the answers for AMSCO, chapters 7-10
7) The Age of Jefferson, 1800-1816 (pages 134-135)
1. E 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D
8) Nationalism and Economic Development (pages 157-159)
1. C 2. E 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. E 8. C 9. C 10. E
9) Sectionalism (pages 178-179)
1. D 2. E 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. E 7. E 8. A 9. C 10. A
10) The Age of Jackson, 1824-1844 (pages 194-196)
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. E 10. B
Sunday, November 28, 2010
SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 3 (Revised)
Monday, November 29
1. Go over RG Ch 9
2. Lecture: Andrew Jackson, Part 3
Tuesday, November 30
1. Finish discussing Andrew Jackson
2. Video: The Presidents: Jackson through Harrison
Wednesday, December 1
Test: Unit 3 (Chapters 7 & 9)
Start reading Chapter 12. Bring Book Tomorrow. Complete reading guide for Thursday..
Thursday, December 2
Work in class on the reading guide for Chapter 12
Friday, December 3
Essay Writing 101. How to write a free response essay.
Complete take-home free response essay for Monday.
Terms Test on Wednesday!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
CHAPTER 8 & 11 Reading Guide Key
Here is the key for the Chapter 8 & 11 Reading Guide.:
Monday, November 22, 2010
SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 22-24
Monday, November 22
Finish Jackson Lecture
Chapter 9 Reading Guide due tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 23
Jackson through Political Cartoons.
If needed, finish activity for homework. Then start reading, "Andrew Jackson: Flamboyant Hero of the Common Man" by John F. Marszalek. (Portrait of America, vol 1. p. 215-229) Be prepared on Monday for a quiz or some type of writing based on the article. You may use notes, but not the article itself.
Wednesday, November 24
1. Go over RG Chapter 7
2. Discuss Political Cartoons
Read article. Test over Chapters 7 and 9 on Wednesday.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 15, 2010
SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 15-20
Monday, November 15
1. Lecture: The Election of 1824
2. Video: The Presidents: Madison, Monroe and Adams
The Chapter 7 reading guide due tomorrow. Look over Chapter 9 in the AMSCO book. It is on sectionalism and does a good job outline the issues.
Tuesday, November 16
1. Sectionalism "Quiz" Activity
2. Lecture: The Election of 1828
Start reading Chapter 9. Complete Reading Guide for Chapter 9 for Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 17
1. Lecture: The Administration of Andrew Jackson, Part 1
Thursday, November 18
1. Lecture: The Administration of Andrew Jackson, Part 2
Friday, November 19
FOOD DRIVE. You can help out with the food drive or use class time to get work done.
Reading Guide for Chapter 9 due on Tuesday.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 8-12, 2010
Monday, November 8
1. Lecture: War of 1812, part 1
Study for terms test. Reading guide (Ch 8, 11) due tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 9
2. Lecture: War of 1812, Part 2
Study for terms test.
Wednesday, November 10
Terms Test #2
HW. Read Chapter 7. Complete Reading guide for Tuesday.
Thursday, November 11
Veterans Day. No school.
Friday, November 12
1. Lecture: Monroe to Adams
Chapter 7 Reading guide due on Tuesday. Pay particular attention to the concepts of "sectionalism." You may have something about that on Tuesday......quiz, perhaps?
Thursday, November 4, 2010
SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2-5, 2010
Tuesday, November 2
Work Day
Wednesday, November 3
Test: Unit 3
Read, "Personal Side of a Developing People"
Thursday, November 4
Discuss Reading
Read Chapters 8 and 11. Complete reading guide for Tuesday.
Friday, November 5
Finish reading discussion
Work on reading guide in class.
Terms Test #2 on Wednesday. Review sheet here.
Monday, November 1, 2010
AMSCO Answers Chapter 6 and 7
6) The Constitution and the New Republic, 1787-1800 (pages 114-115)
1. A 2. B 3. E 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. D
7) The Age of Jefferson, 1800-1816 (pages 134-135)
1. E 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D
Test on Wednesday!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
SCHEDULE OCTOBER 25-29, 2010
Monday, October 25
1. Go over Washington article
2. Lecture: The Administration of George Washington and the development of political parties
RG Chapter 5 part B is due tomorrow
Tuesday, October 26
1. Go over Ch 5.1 Reading Guide
2. Lecture: The Administration of John Adams and the Election of 1800
Start reading chapter 6. You must read this chapter. You can complete the Ch 6 reading outline. This is optional and will not be collected, but is good for outlining the chapter and getting the necessary information for the test on Friday.
Wednesday, October 27
1. Lecture: The Administration of Thomas Jefferson and Marbury v. Madison
Thursday, October 28
1. Go over Chapter 5.2 Reading Guide
2. Video: The Presidents: Washington through Jefferson
If you want to watch the video again or missed it the first time, you can watch it online. It is a great review.
Part 1.1 Washington
Part 1.2 Washington and Adams
Part 1.3 Adams and Jefferson
Part 1.4 Jefferson
Test tomorrow over Chapters 4, 5 and 6.
Friday, October 29
Test: Unit 3: The Federalist Era
Read, "The Secret Life of a Developing Country"
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Creating a Constitution Video
Here is a link to watch Wednesday's video, Creating a Constitution. The portion we watched in class was the first 25 minutes of the link below.
Creating a Constitution
Creating a Constitution
Sunday, October 17, 2010
SCHEDULE OCTOBER 18-22
Monday, October 18
Test, Unit 2
HW: Reading Guide Chapter 5, Part A. Due Wednesday
Tuesday, October 19
Lecture: Inventing a New Government
Wednesday, October 20
1. Lecture: The Constitutional Convention
2. Video: Creating a Constitution (with sheet)
Read, "The Greatness of George Washington." Complete reading guide for Friday.
Thursday, October 21
Meet with counselors. In North end of the library.
Friday, October 22
Lecture: The Presidency of George Washington
HW: Reading Guide Chapter 5, Part B. Due Tuesday.
LOOK AHEAD:
Unit 3 Test: Friday, October 29
Terms Test #2: Friday, November 5 (Chapters 1-6)
AMSCO book review question answers
Here the answers for the AMSCO book review questions for Chapters 4 & 5:
4) Imperial Wars and Colonial Protest, 1754-1775 (pages 70-71)
1. E 2. E 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. E 10. A
5) The American Revolution and Confederation, 1775-1787 (pages 89-90)
1. E 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. C
Monday, October 11, 2010
SCHEDULE OCTOBER 11-15
Monday, October 11
No School. Columbus Day (Or, if you prefer, Indigenous People's Day)
Tuesday, October 12
Video: America: The Story of Us--Revolution
Wednesday, October 13
1. American History Mystery #1
2. Lecture: Those "others" who fought
3. Go over Ch 4 Part 1 Reading Guide
Thursday, October 14
1. Lecture: The End of the War
2. Go over Ch 4 Part 2 Reading Guide
Friday, October 15
1. Test: Unit 2
Read pages 141-151. Complete Reading Guide: Chapter 5, Part 1 Due Tuesday.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
SCHEDULE OCTOBER 4-8, 2010
Monday, October 4
1. Terms Test #1
2. Lecture: From Revolt to Revolution
Reading guide Chapter 4, Part 1 due tomorrow
Tuesday, October 5
Lecture: The Start of the War
Reading Guide, Chapter 4 part 2. Due next Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 6
Analysis of Common Sense
Thursday, October 7
Lecture: The Declaration of Independence
Friday, October 8
Lecture: Fighting the War: The Experience of the Soldier
Reading guide due on Tuesday.
Monday, September 27, 2010
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 27- OCTOBER 1
Monday, September 27
1. Finish Video
2. Discuss film and Boston Massacre accounts
HW Read Boston Massacre Transcripts
Tuesday, September 28
1. In groups, answer questions and complete chart on Boston Massacre documents
2. Discuss
Start reading Chapter 4. Reading Guide for Ch 4, Part A is due on Tuesday
Wednesday, September 29
Work Day. Work on Chapter 4 Part A reading guide.
Thursday, September 30
1. Lecture: The Boston Massacre and the Nature of History
Friday, October 1
1. In class essay about the Boston Massacre.
TERMS TEST #1 ON MONDAY! (CHAPTERS 1-3)
Reading guide (Chapter 4 A) due on Tuesday.
Monday, September 20, 2010
SCEDULE SEPTEMBER 20-24
Monday, September 20
1. Give test scores
2. "A long time ago..." Story time!
3. Lecture: French and Indian War
BRING BOOK TOMORROW. Reading guide for Chapter 3.1 due tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 21
1. Finish lecture
2. Work on Chapter 3, part 2 reading guide in class
Reading Guide due on Thursday.
Wednesday, September 22
Lecture: England and the Colonies
Reading Guide due tomorrow.
Thursday, September 23
1. Intro to the Boston Massacre
Read accounts, make comparisons.
Friday, September 24
Video: John Adams, episode 1
Read chapter from John Adams by David McCullough. Due Monday.
Monday, September 13, 2010
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 13-17
Monday, September 13
Itemizing the colonies activity. Work in groups to finish chart on one colonial region.
Tuesday, September 14
Itemizing the colonies: share your work
Wednesday, September 15
1. Go over Chapter 2 reading guide.
2. Discuss studying for test.
3. Start discuss colonies.
Thursday, September 16 LATE ARRIVAL
Finish going over colonies. Sporcle perhaps?
Friday, September 17
Test: Unit 1
Homework: Reading Guide, Chapter 3 (part 1) Due Tuesday.
Monday, September 6, 2010
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 7-10
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
1. Discuss Massacre at Mystic
2. Lecture: A Walk Through a Puritan Graveyard
Document: "A City on a Hill"
Work on Chapter 2 Reading Guide. Due Friday.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
1. Go over Ch 1 Reading Guide
2. Lecture: From the Puritans to an American Identity
Reading Guide, Chapter 2 due on Friday. Also, BRING BOOK ON FRIDAY!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
No School. Happy New Year! Year 5771!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Chart of the Colonies. Use book, fill out the colonial Chart. Due Monday.
Test over Unit 1 on Wednesday!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
SCHEDULE AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 3
Monday, August 30
1. Quiz: Omnivore's Dilemma
2. Lecture: History of Corn
Homework. Begin Reading Prologue and Chapter 1. Reading Guide due on Friday. Bring book tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 31
Today, is work day. You can use the class to work on the reading guide for Chapter 1.
Wednesday, September 1
Lecture: English Colonization of North America. Part 1: Virginia.
Thursday, September 2
Lecture: English Colonization of North America. Part 2: New England.
Reading Guide due tomorrow
Friday, September 3
Video: Massacre at Mystic
Homework: Reading Guide: Chapter 2. Due Friday, September 10
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
SCHEDULE AUGUST 25-27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25
Introduction to the course. Distribute books.
Homework: Read, "The Pristine Myth" and complete reading guide for Friday.
Thursday, August 26
Lecture: America Before Columbus
Homework: "The Pristine Myth" Reading Guide due tomorrow.
Friday, August 27
1. Discuss article.
2. Lecture: "The Great Exchange"
Homework: Read "The Omnivore's Dilemma, Chapter 1" Complete article analysis for Monday.
COURSE DOCUMENTS
In order to get a grasp as to what AP United States History is all about, take a look at the course overview. Here you will find information about grading policy, homework and expectations.
In addition, the course is divided into units. Each unit has its own syllabus, which details the chapters and items we will read. It also lists all of the terms you will need to know for the test.
The Unit 1 syllabus is available here.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at any time.
In addition, the course is divided into units. Each unit has its own syllabus, which details the chapters and items we will read. It also lists all of the terms you will need to know for the test.
The Unit 1 syllabus is available here.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at any time.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
WELCOME TO THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR!
Hey, guys. Welcome to a new year and welcome to our APUSH class blog. Here you will find everything you need to be successful in the course. This blog will contain all of the assignments and the weekly schedules for AP United States History. In addition, in the right-hand column you will also find some interesting links that may make your APUSH experience a little easier. Remember the goal: the AP test in May. That may seem like a long way off---but it will come sooner than you realize.
Here's to a great year!
Here's to a great year!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
REVIEW MATERIALS
As we get closer to the AP exam, the following resources are great to help review for the test.
1. AP U.S. History Review (29 pages. Great overview of each era)
2. 540 Things to Know (9 pages. Lists important terms and brief description)
3. Era Principles (1 page. Summarizes the main idea of each historical era)
4. Important Supreme Court Cases (2 pages. Lists cases and describes importance)
5. Political Parties (5 pages. Lists the different political parties throughout history and their ideas)
6. Presidential Doctrines (3 pages. Important presidential doctrines and their significance)
7. AP Quizzes (This site has over 50 quizzes you can take over AP-related material)
8. Giant AP Review (This 76 page review was put together by students at Horace Greeley High School in New York. )
9. APUSH Notecards (This site has several notecards that can be printed out to help you study)
10. US History Outline (This page has brief descriptions of each period in US History)
Use these resources. They will help.
1. AP U.S. History Review (29 pages. Great overview of each era)
2. 540 Things to Know (9 pages. Lists important terms and brief description)
3. Era Principles (1 page. Summarizes the main idea of each historical era)
4. Important Supreme Court Cases (2 pages. Lists cases and describes importance)
5. Political Parties (5 pages. Lists the different political parties throughout history and their ideas)
6. Presidential Doctrines (3 pages. Important presidential doctrines and their significance)
7. AP Quizzes (This site has over 50 quizzes you can take over AP-related material)
8. Giant AP Review (This 76 page review was put together by students at Horace Greeley High School in New York. )
9. APUSH Notecards (This site has several notecards that can be printed out to help you study)
10. US History Outline (This page has brief descriptions of each period in US History)
Use these resources. They will help.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
SCHEDULE APRIL 19-23, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Lecture: Cold War during the 1950s
Read Chapter 30. Have it read by Wednesday. Remember, you can read the AMSCO book instead if you prefer.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Lecture: JFK and Vietnam
Read Chapter 30
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Video: The Presidents: Eisenhower through Nixon
Start reading chapter 31
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Lecture: Intro to the Civil Rights Movement
Friday, April 23, 2010
Lecture: Civil Rights Movement
Final Exam #1 on TUESDAY!
Start reading chapter 32 (or the chapters in AMSCO). On Tuesday’s test, there will be questions over items that we have not specifically covered in class.
Lecture: Cold War during the 1950s
Read Chapter 30. Have it read by Wednesday. Remember, you can read the AMSCO book instead if you prefer.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Lecture: JFK and Vietnam
Read Chapter 30
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Video: The Presidents: Eisenhower through Nixon
Start reading chapter 31
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Lecture: Intro to the Civil Rights Movement
Friday, April 23, 2010
Lecture: Civil Rights Movement
Final Exam #1 on TUESDAY!
Start reading chapter 32 (or the chapters in AMSCO). On Tuesday’s test, there will be questions over items that we have not specifically covered in class.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
TERMS TEST
In order to expedite the studying process for the terms test, I have put together a list of terms. There are over 145 possible terms for the test. The test on Friday will take 50 terms from this list.
SECOND SEMESTER TERMS LIST
SECOND SEMESTER TERMS LIST
Monday, April 12, 2010
APUSH REVIEW SCHEDULE
This year, there will be THREE APUSH review sessions. Each session will be on a Sunday night, 6 pm to 9 pm in room 124A.
APRIL 18, 2010: Janu
Art, Literature and Culture
Women's History
Latino History
April 25, 2010: Caporusso
Political Parties
Foreign Policy
Wars
The Supreme Court
May 2, 2010: Borghoff
General Review
"The 100"
APRIL 18, 2010: Janu
Art, Literature and Culture
Women's History
Latino History
April 25, 2010: Caporusso
Political Parties
Foreign Policy
Wars
The Supreme Court
May 2, 2010: Borghoff
General Review
"The 100"
Sunday, April 11, 2010
SCHEDULE APRIL 12-16, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
1. Quiz over "The Home Front" reading
2. Lecture: Diplomacy during WWII
Finish reading Chapter 28. Study for terms test.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Lecture: The atomic bombs and the end of the war
Start reading Chapter 29.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Lecture: The beginning of the Cold War (The 1950s)
Read Chapter 29.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Lecture: The Cold War continues (The 1960s)
Study for Terms Test.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Terms Test! Chapters 17-28.
Start reading chapter 30.
1. Quiz over "The Home Front" reading
2. Lecture: Diplomacy during WWII
Finish reading Chapter 28. Study for terms test.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Lecture: The atomic bombs and the end of the war
Start reading Chapter 29.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Lecture: The beginning of the Cold War (The 1950s)
Read Chapter 29.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Lecture: The Cold War continues (The 1960s)
Study for Terms Test.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Terms Test! Chapters 17-28.
Start reading chapter 30.
Monday, April 5, 2010
DBQ REWRITES
Hi everyone. Due to the fact that I have been out and will probably not be back until Thursday, I want to extend the rewrites for the DBQ until NEXT Thursday, April 15. I want to make sure that those of you who want to talk to me about the essay have time to do so.
Again, DBQ rewrites are due on Thursday, April 15. (You can turn them in earlier, though, if you want).
Again, DBQ rewrites are due on Thursday, April 15. (You can turn them in earlier, though, if you want).
Sunday, April 4, 2010
SCHEDULE APRIL 5-9, 2010
I am going to be out for a couple of days---not sure exactly when I will be getting back. Hopefully, Tuesday or Wednesday. Here, though, is the schedule regardless whether or not I am back.
Monday, April 5, 2010
This will be a work day. You can do any of the following things:
1. Get ready for the quiz over chapters 25, 26 and 27. You were given a review sheet for this. The quiz is on Wednesday
2. Prepare for the terms test next Friday, April 16. That test will cover chapters 17-28.
3. Work on your DBQ rewrites
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
1. Go over Ch 27 Reading Guide
2. Lecture or movie about the New Deal
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
1. Quiz: 1920s/30s (Chapters 25, 26 and 27)
2. Start reading Chapter 28 World War II
Thursday, April 8, 2010
1. Review Quiz.
2. Lecture during class about beginning of WWII or you will have time to start reading an article about the WWII Homefront. Quiz over the article will be on Monday.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Go over Practice ACT in class
Finish reading article and Chapter 28. Quiz over the article on Monday.
Monday, April 5, 2010
This will be a work day. You can do any of the following things:
1. Get ready for the quiz over chapters 25, 26 and 27. You were given a review sheet for this. The quiz is on Wednesday
2. Prepare for the terms test next Friday, April 16. That test will cover chapters 17-28.
3. Work on your DBQ rewrites
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
1. Go over Ch 27 Reading Guide
2. Lecture or movie about the New Deal
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
1. Quiz: 1920s/30s (Chapters 25, 26 and 27)
2. Start reading Chapter 28 World War II
Thursday, April 8, 2010
1. Review Quiz.
2. Lecture during class about beginning of WWII or you will have time to start reading an article about the WWII Homefront. Quiz over the article will be on Monday.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Go over Practice ACT in class
Finish reading article and Chapter 28. Quiz over the article on Monday.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Reading/Test Schedule
APUSH Reading Schedule
April 6-8 Chapter 28
April 8-12 WWII Homefront article
April 13-15 Chapter 29
April 16-20 Chapter 30
April 21-23 Chapter 31
April 26-29 Chapter 32
Tests/Quizzes
April 1 AP Review Quiz
April 6 1920s/30s Quiz
April 9 AP Review Quiz
April 12 WWII Homefront Quiz
April 16 2nd Semester Terms Test
April 21 Ch 29/30 Reading Quiz
April 27 Final Exam #1
May 5 Final Exam #2
May 7 AP Test
April 6-8 Chapter 28
April 8-12 WWII Homefront article
April 13-15 Chapter 29
April 16-20 Chapter 30
April 21-23 Chapter 31
April 26-29 Chapter 32
Tests/Quizzes
April 1 AP Review Quiz
April 6 1920s/30s Quiz
April 9 AP Review Quiz
April 12 WWII Homefront Quiz
April 16 2nd Semester Terms Test
April 21 Ch 29/30 Reading Quiz
April 27 Final Exam #1
May 5 Final Exam #2
May 7 AP Test
SCHEDULE MARCH 29-APRIL 2
Monday, March 29, 2010
Go over 1920s Organizer
Video: The Presidents
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Lecture: The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the beginning of the Depression
Chapter 27 Reading Guide due on Thursday
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
No Class. ACT practice Test.
Thursday, April 1, 2010 LATE
1. Review Quiz
2. Go over DBQ
QUIZ OVER 1920S AND 30S ON TUESDAY!
Friday, April 2, 2010
No School.
Go over 1920s Organizer
Video: The Presidents
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Lecture: The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the beginning of the Depression
Chapter 27 Reading Guide due on Thursday
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
No Class. ACT practice Test.
Thursday, April 1, 2010 LATE
1. Review Quiz
2. Go over DBQ
QUIZ OVER 1920S AND 30S ON TUESDAY!
Friday, April 2, 2010
No School.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
CHAPTER 27 READING GUIDE
For those of you who weren't in school on Friday, here is the Reading Guide for Chapter 27.
Chapter 27 Reading Guide
Chapter 27 Reading Guide
Monday, March 15, 2010
SCHEDULE MARCH 15-19, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Lecture: Over Here: World War I Homefront
Finish reading Chapter 24
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Lecture: The end of the war: Versailles and Disillusion
Go over Chapter 23 Reading Guide
Quiz tomorrow. Bring Book.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
1. Quiz over Chapters 23 and 24
2. Work on 1920s Organizer
Read Chapter 23 in AMSCO book (470-491)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Introduction to the 1920s: Prohibition
Friday, March 19, 2010
1. Review Quiz
2. The President of the 1920s
Read Chapter 26 (699-708) and Chapter 27. Complete reading guide. Due on the Wednesday we come back from break.
Lecture: Over Here: World War I Homefront
Finish reading Chapter 24
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Lecture: The end of the war: Versailles and Disillusion
Go over Chapter 23 Reading Guide
Quiz tomorrow. Bring Book.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
1. Quiz over Chapters 23 and 24
2. Work on 1920s Organizer
Read Chapter 23 in AMSCO book (470-491)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Introduction to the 1920s: Prohibition
Friday, March 19, 2010
1. Review Quiz
2. The President of the 1920s
Read Chapter 26 (699-708) and Chapter 27. Complete reading guide. Due on the Wednesday we come back from break.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
WEDNESDAY'S DBQ
Tomorrow's DBQ is about imperialism. If you want to see the documents beforehand, click on the link below. You will get the question tomorrow in class.
Imperialism DBQ Documents
Imperialism DBQ Documents
Sunday, March 7, 2010
SCHEDULE MARCH 8-12
Monday, March 8, 2010
Lecture: Imperialism, part 1
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Lecture: Imperialism, part 2
Reading guide for Chapter 23 due tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
DBQ: Imperialism
Start reading Chapter 24
Thursday, March 11, 2010 LATE
Introduction to World War I
Friday, March 12, 2010
World War I: The Homefront
Quiz over chapters 23 &24 on Tuesday (most likely)
Lecture: Imperialism, part 1
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Lecture: Imperialism, part 2
Reading guide for Chapter 23 due tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
DBQ: Imperialism
Start reading Chapter 24
Thursday, March 11, 2010 LATE
Introduction to World War I
Friday, March 12, 2010
World War I: The Homefront
Quiz over chapters 23 &24 on Tuesday (most likely)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
SCHEDULE MARCH 1-5, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
1st Period: Meet in blackbox. Lecture: Taft, Wilson and Suffrage
2nd & 8th Periods: Meet in the classroom. Complete the Unit 6 organizer.
Test on Wednesday over Unit 6
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
1st Period: Meet in classroom. Complete the Unit 6 Organizer.
2nd & 8th Periods: Meet in Blackbox. Lecture: Taft, Wilson and Suffrage
Test tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Test: Unit 6
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Lecture: The Age of Imperialism
Bring Book tomorrow. Start working on Ch 23 Reading Guide.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Work on Ch 23 reading guide in class. Due on Tuesday.
1st Period: Meet in blackbox. Lecture: Taft, Wilson and Suffrage
2nd & 8th Periods: Meet in the classroom. Complete the Unit 6 organizer.
Test on Wednesday over Unit 6
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
1st Period: Meet in classroom. Complete the Unit 6 Organizer.
2nd & 8th Periods: Meet in Blackbox. Lecture: Taft, Wilson and Suffrage
Test tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Test: Unit 6
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Lecture: The Age of Imperialism
Bring Book tomorrow. Start working on Ch 23 Reading Guide.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Work on Ch 23 reading guide in class. Due on Tuesday.
Friday, February 26, 2010
CHANGES FOR NEXT WEEK
The test over unit 6 will now be on Wednesday.
Monday: First Period meet in the blackbox. We will be wrapping up the Progressive movement. 2nd and 8th, meet in the classroom. You will be doing a review activity.
Tuesday: First period, you will meet in the classroom to do the review activity. 2nd and 8th periods meet in the blackbox to finish the progressive movement.
Monday: First Period meet in the blackbox. We will be wrapping up the Progressive movement. 2nd and 8th, meet in the classroom. You will be doing a review activity.
Tuesday: First period, you will meet in the classroom to do the review activity. 2nd and 8th periods meet in the blackbox to finish the progressive movement.
Monday, February 22, 2010
SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 22-26, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
The Union Stockyards of Chicago
Test on Friday. RG Ch 22 due on Wednesday
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Lecture: The Progressive Movement, p. 1
RG due tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Lecture: The Progressive Movement, p. 2
Thursday, February 25, 2010 LATE
1. Finish unit
2. Return and go over Ch 22 RG
Friday, February 26, 2010
Test: Unit 6
1st period meet in Black Box on Monday. 2nd and 8th periods, meet in room---bring book.
The Union Stockyards of Chicago
Test on Friday. RG Ch 22 due on Wednesday
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Lecture: The Progressive Movement, p. 1
RG due tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Lecture: The Progressive Movement, p. 2
Thursday, February 25, 2010 LATE
1. Finish unit
2. Return and go over Ch 22 RG
Friday, February 26, 2010
Test: Unit 6
1st period meet in Black Box on Monday. 2nd and 8th periods, meet in room---bring book.
Monday, February 15, 2010
SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 16-19, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
First period: Meet in the BLACKBOX
1. Quiz over reading
2. Lecture: Introduction to Immigration in America
3. Homework: Start chapter 19 reading guide. Due Thursday.
2nd and 8th periods: Meet in CLASSROOM. Bring book.
1. Quiz over reading
2. Work on Chapter 19 reading guide. Due on Thursday
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
First period: Meet in classroom. Bring book.
1. Work on Chapter 19 reading guide in class. Due tomorrow.
2nd and 8th periods: Meet in BLACKBOX
1. Lecture: Introduction to Immigration in America
Chapter 19 Reading guide due tomorrow. Quiz tomorrow.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Walk and Talk Quiz: Chapters 21 and 19.
Homework: Start reading chapter 22. Reading guide due on Wednesday. Test over the Unit on Friday.
Friday, February 19, 2010
1. Introduction to the Progressive Age: What’s in that medicine?
Work on reading guide.
First period: Meet in the BLACKBOX
1. Quiz over reading
2. Lecture: Introduction to Immigration in America
3. Homework: Start chapter 19 reading guide. Due Thursday.
2nd and 8th periods: Meet in CLASSROOM. Bring book.
1. Quiz over reading
2. Work on Chapter 19 reading guide. Due on Thursday
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
First period: Meet in classroom. Bring book.
1. Work on Chapter 19 reading guide in class. Due tomorrow.
2nd and 8th periods: Meet in BLACKBOX
1. Lecture: Introduction to Immigration in America
Chapter 19 Reading guide due tomorrow. Quiz tomorrow.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Walk and Talk Quiz: Chapters 21 and 19.
Homework: Start reading chapter 22. Reading guide due on Wednesday. Test over the Unit on Friday.
Friday, February 19, 2010
1. Introduction to the Progressive Age: What’s in that medicine?
Work on reading guide.
Monday, February 8, 2010
SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 8-12, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Video: The Homestead Strike
Homework: Zinn questions due tomorrow. Also, bring book tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Quiz over Chapter 18.
Start Chapter 21 in class. Due Friday
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Video: Presidents of the Gilded Age
Thursday, February 11, 2010 LATE
Lecture: Gilded Age Politics
Homework: Chapter 21 reading guide due tomorrow.
FRIDAY, February 12, 2010
Lecture: Populism and the Election of 1896
Homework: Read article, “The Wizard of Oz: Parable on Populism.” Quiz over the reading on Tuesday.
Video: The Homestead Strike
Homework: Zinn questions due tomorrow. Also, bring book tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Quiz over Chapter 18.
Start Chapter 21 in class. Due Friday
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Video: Presidents of the Gilded Age
Thursday, February 11, 2010 LATE
Lecture: Gilded Age Politics
Homework: Chapter 21 reading guide due tomorrow.
FRIDAY, February 12, 2010
Lecture: Populism and the Election of 1896
Homework: Read article, “The Wizard of Oz: Parable on Populism.” Quiz over the reading on Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
HOWARD ZINN READING
For some reason, the packet printed out of order. The first page is page 253. Then you need to flip a couple of pages to read page 255-257---and then back again to 258-261.
I know this is a little confusing. If you would like to read it online, click below:
Howard Zinn, "Robber Barons and Rebels"
I know this is a little confusing. If you would like to read it online, click below:
Howard Zinn, "Robber Barons and Rebels"
Monday, February 1, 2010
SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 1-5, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Lecture: The Gilded Age
Homework: Reading Guide for Ch 18 due tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meet down in the commons today. You will be meeting with your counselors. While waiting, pick up a packet for Howard Zinn’s People’s History of the United States and a reading guide.
Homework: Read People’s History and complete reading guide for Monday.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Lecture: The Corporation in America
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Lecture: Introduction to the Labor Movement
Friday, February 4, 2010
Finish Labor lecture
Homework: Reading guide for Zinn due on Monday
Lecture: The Gilded Age
Homework: Reading Guide for Ch 18 due tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meet down in the commons today. You will be meeting with your counselors. While waiting, pick up a packet for Howard Zinn’s People’s History of the United States and a reading guide.
Homework: Read People’s History and complete reading guide for Monday.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Lecture: The Corporation in America
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Lecture: Introduction to the Labor Movement
Friday, February 4, 2010
Finish Labor lecture
Homework: Reading guide for Zinn due on Monday
Thursday, January 28, 2010
SCHEDULE JANUARY 26-29
Welcome to the new semester!
Tuesday, January 26
1. Intro to 2nd Semester
2. Junior Course Electives
3. Lecture: Native American History, 1860-1920s
Homework: Reading Guide, Native Americans. Due Friday
Wednesday, January 27
1. Continue lecture
Thursday, January 28
1. Lecture: American Indian Movement
2. Analysis, "Alcatraz Proclamation, 1969"
Reading guide due tomorrow
Friday, January 29
1. Intro to the "Gilded Age"
2. Work on Chapter on 18 Reading Guide
Chapter 18 reading guide due on Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 26
1. Intro to 2nd Semester
2. Junior Course Electives
3. Lecture: Native American History, 1860-1920s
Homework: Reading Guide, Native Americans. Due Friday
Wednesday, January 27
1. Continue lecture
Thursday, January 28
1. Lecture: American Indian Movement
2. Analysis, "Alcatraz Proclamation, 1969"
Reading guide due tomorrow
Friday, January 29
1. Intro to the "Gilded Age"
2. Work on Chapter on 18 Reading Guide
Chapter 18 reading guide due on Tuesday.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
HAITIAN RELIEF***UPDATED***
For anyone interested in helping those devastated by the earthquake in Haiti, here are some options:
Text "Haiti" to 90999 and donate $10 to the American Red Cross
Text "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be to Yele Haiti—the Haitian relief fund set up by singer Wyclef Jean
Other Mobile Giving options:
•Text HAITI to 25383 to donate $5 to International Rescue Committee
•Text HAITI to 45678 to donate $5 to the Salvation Army in Canada
•Text HAITI to 864833 to donate $5 to The United Way
•Text CERF to 90999 to donate $5 to The United Nations Foundation
•Text DISASTER to 90999 to donate $10 to Compassion International
•Text RELIEF to 30644 (this will connect you with Catholic Relief Services and instruct you to donate money with your credit card)
For more options, visit the Huffington Post's "How You Can Help" page.
Text "Haiti" to 90999 and donate $10 to the American Red Cross
Text "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be to Yele Haiti—the Haitian relief fund set up by singer Wyclef Jean
Other Mobile Giving options:
•Text HAITI to 25383 to donate $5 to International Rescue Committee
•Text HAITI to 45678 to donate $5 to the Salvation Army in Canada
•Text HAITI to 864833 to donate $5 to The United Way
•Text CERF to 90999 to donate $5 to The United Nations Foundation
•Text DISASTER to 90999 to donate $10 to Compassion International
•Text RELIEF to 30644 (this will connect you with Catholic Relief Services and instruct you to donate money with your credit card)
For more options, visit the Huffington Post's "How You Can Help" page.
Monday, January 11, 2010
KEYS FOR READING GUIDES
Here are keys for the following reading guides:
Chapter 12 (Manifest Destiny)
Chapter 16 (Reconstruction)
ALSO---NOTE THE REVISED SCHEDULE. TERMS TEST IS ON FRIDAY! NO CHAPTER 17 READING GUIDE.
Chapter 12 (Manifest Destiny)
Chapter 16 (Reconstruction)
ALSO---NOTE THE REVISED SCHEDULE. TERMS TEST IS ON FRIDAY! NO CHAPTER 17 READING GUIDE.
**REVISED** SCHEDULE JANUARY 10-15
Monday, January 11, 2010
1. Lecture: Reconstruction, con’t
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
1. Video: Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War
Wednesday January 13, 2010
1. Video: Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War (con’t)
Terms test tomorrow!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
1. Finish video. Discuss.
2. Discuss 14th Amendment article.
Terms test tomorrow!
Friday, January 15, 2010
TERMS TEST #2 (Chapters 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16)
Finals next week! Study!
1. Lecture: Reconstruction, con’t
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
1. Video: Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War
Wednesday January 13, 2010
1. Video: Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War (con’t)
Terms test tomorrow!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
1. Finish video. Discuss.
2. Discuss 14th Amendment article.
Terms test tomorrow!
Friday, January 15, 2010
TERMS TEST #2 (Chapters 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16)
Finals next week! Study!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Schedule January 4-8, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Monday, January 4, 2010
1. Discuss DBQ
2. Lecture: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
HW Finish reading guide for Chapter 16 for tomorrow. DBQ rewrite due on Wednesday
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
1. Lecture: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, part 2
2. Introduction to Reconstruction
DBQ Rewrite due tomorrow.
Wednesday January 6, 2010
1. Lecture: Reconstruction, Part 1
Terms test on Monday. Start studying! Test will cover Chapters 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
Thursday, January 7, 2010
1. Lecture: Reconstruction, Part 2
2. Go over reading guide, chapter 16
Friday, December 8, 2010
Finish Reconstruction. Introduction to the West.
Terms test on Monday!
Monday, January 4, 2010
1. Discuss DBQ
2. Lecture: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
HW Finish reading guide for Chapter 16 for tomorrow. DBQ rewrite due on Wednesday
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
1. Lecture: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, part 2
2. Introduction to Reconstruction
DBQ Rewrite due tomorrow.
Wednesday January 6, 2010
1. Lecture: Reconstruction, Part 1
Terms test on Monday. Start studying! Test will cover Chapters 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
Thursday, January 7, 2010
1. Lecture: Reconstruction, Part 2
2. Go over reading guide, chapter 16
Friday, December 8, 2010
Finish Reconstruction. Introduction to the West.
Terms test on Monday!
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