Students,
Today we started creating Bumper stickers to help us reinforce major events during the Gilded age and the United States emergence as an Imperial power. These will be due tomorrow at the end of class and at least one will be turned into an actual physical bumper sticker! See attached power point for instructions.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7RGNuUHJPdllvanc/view?usp=sharing
Reminders
Test most likely Friday of next week, maybe sooner!!!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
January 28th, 2015
Students,
Today we returned to the tedium of notes and finished out our look at American Foreign policy and its rise as an imperial power.
Today we returned to the tedium of notes and finished out our look at American Foreign policy and its rise as an imperial power.
Reminders
Turn in your #6 assignment
Test most likely next Friday (February 6th 2015)
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
January 27th, 2015
Students,
Today we stepped into the oval office of William McKinley on the verge of the Spanish-American War in 1898. You each were assigned a role and argued for war, diplomatic approaches, or aiding the rebels citing the pros and cons for each option.
Absentees, you can complete this activity alone and will need to either download the attached copy or swing by my room to get one.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7TW5iekZ0a0lUQnM/view?usp=sharing
Reminders:
Test most likely Friday of next week.
Supplemental:
Mckinley's war message to congress
Today we stepped into the oval office of William McKinley on the verge of the Spanish-American War in 1898. You each were assigned a role and argued for war, diplomatic approaches, or aiding the rebels citing the pros and cons for each option.
Absentees, you can complete this activity alone and will need to either download the attached copy or swing by my room to get one.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7TW5iekZ0a0lUQnM/view?usp=sharing
Reminders:
Test most likely Friday of next week.
Supplemental:
Mckinley's war message to congress
Monday, January 26, 2015
January 26th, 2015
Students,
Today we turned our eyes towards American foreign policy at the end of the 19th century and the beginnings of the 20th. We begin deciding that we are strong enough to compete on the global stage and begin a policy of expansionism / imperialism.
PPT Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7cUxNQ29VM2kySXM/view?usp=sharing
Supplemental information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfsfoFqsFk4&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&index=29
Reminders:
Turn in your number 6 assignment (reflections on factory activity)
Your next test will most likely be Friday February 6th.
Today we turned our eyes towards American foreign policy at the end of the 19th century and the beginnings of the 20th. We begin deciding that we are strong enough to compete on the global stage and begin a policy of expansionism / imperialism.
PPT Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7cUxNQ29VM2kySXM/view?usp=sharing
Supplemental information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfsfoFqsFk4&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&index=29
Reminders:
Turn in your number 6 assignment (reflections on factory activity)
Your next test will most likely be Friday February 6th.
Friday, January 23, 2015
January 23rd, 2015
Students,
Today we are taking a look at Theodore Roosevelt, and begin our transition from a growing nation to a world power. Roosevelt is a commanding figure through this rise and well into the progressive era so without information on him you will find yourself lost when we discuss several important issues.
Here is an Amazon Prime link to the video if you have it -Link To Video
If you are absent schedule a time with me to come and receive an alternate assignment to fill in the missing pieces of information (or to watch the video)
Today we are taking a look at Theodore Roosevelt, and begin our transition from a growing nation to a world power. Roosevelt is a commanding figure through this rise and well into the progressive era so without information on him you will find yourself lost when we discuss several important issues.
Here is an Amazon Prime link to the video if you have it -Link To Video
If you are absent schedule a time with me to come and receive an alternate assignment to fill in the missing pieces of information (or to watch the video)
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
January 21st, 2015
Students,
Today we did some background reading on Plessy V. Ferguson this court case will continue to make appearances as we move forward into the 20th century. If you were absent today make sure you come by my room to pick up a copy of the worksheet we completed, I do not have a digital copy for the blog.
I do however have a completed book of the Who's Who of the gilded age project that we completed last week, while I am still working on grading individual pieces I picked the best of each character and created this document to give you a consolidated list of the individuals that played a big role in the development of American society at the end of the 19th century. Please download and print.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7Zjh2MG9abXVIMDg/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Your first Quiz/test is tomorrow here is your review
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7d3RlZGZVdVl0RXM/view?usp=sharing
Today we did some background reading on Plessy V. Ferguson this court case will continue to make appearances as we move forward into the 20th century. If you were absent today make sure you come by my room to pick up a copy of the worksheet we completed, I do not have a digital copy for the blog.
I do however have a completed book of the Who's Who of the gilded age project that we completed last week, while I am still working on grading individual pieces I picked the best of each character and created this document to give you a consolidated list of the individuals that played a big role in the development of American society at the end of the 19th century. Please download and print.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7Zjh2MG9abXVIMDg/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Your first Quiz/test is tomorrow here is your review
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7d3RlZGZVdVl0RXM/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
January 20th, 2015
Students,
Today we got to re-enact the working conditions during the Gilded Age. If you were absent you need to review your notes from the past week, and make sure you have summaries in place. View the supplemental information linked below and schedule a time to come meet with me one on one too make up the participation credit from the day.
Supplemental:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulaG9x4GpE
Reminders:
Test on thursday over Unit 1 Westward Expansion - Gilded Age (1865-1900)
Today we got to re-enact the working conditions during the Gilded Age. If you were absent you need to review your notes from the past week, and make sure you have summaries in place. View the supplemental information linked below and schedule a time to come meet with me one on one too make up the participation credit from the day.
Supplemental:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulaG9x4GpE
Reminders:
Test on thursday over Unit 1 Westward Expansion - Gilded Age (1865-1900)
Friday, January 16, 2015
January 16th, 2014
Students,
So today we looked at city life during the gilded age and the lives of immigrants. As of 11:33 am I have 13 absences so... I am going to assume that I will continue to have several more. So for those of you that are gone for show, soccer, or whatever other reason... check below for what you missed.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7UmQ1djFWTWFiUFU/view?usp=sharing
Supplemental information:
As I tend to do...I really like John Green so here is crash course U.S. history immigrant cities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhjqqe750A
So today we looked at city life during the gilded age and the lives of immigrants. As of 11:33 am I have 13 absences so... I am going to assume that I will continue to have several more. So for those of you that are gone for show, soccer, or whatever other reason... check below for what you missed.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7UmQ1djFWTWFiUFU/view?usp=sharing
Supplemental information:
As I tend to do...I really like John Green so here is crash course U.S. history immigrant cities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhjqqe750A
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
January 14th - 15th, 2015
Students,
Today and tomorrow we are working on a Who's Who of the Gilded age project. If you were or are going to be absent follow the instructions below to turn in when you return.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7REl6cEhNeDgyTjA/view?usp=sharing
Supplemental Information
Below is an article / explanation of political machines and their impact on the government of the United States. Take a minute and explore this article to make sure you understand the importance and influence of these organizations.
http://www.fasttrackteaching.com/burns/Unit_4_Cities/U4_Tammany_Hall_NYC.html
Today and tomorrow we are working on a Who's Who of the Gilded age project. If you were or are going to be absent follow the instructions below to turn in when you return.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7REl6cEhNeDgyTjA/view?usp=sharing
Supplemental Information
Below is an article / explanation of political machines and their impact on the government of the United States. Take a minute and explore this article to make sure you understand the importance and influence of these organizations.
http://www.fasttrackteaching.com/burns/Unit_4_Cities/U4_Tammany_Hall_NYC.html
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
January 12th / 13th 2015
Students,
Yesterday we looked at the second industrial revolution and the rise of labor unions / big business.
Power point : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eUdWbm5rbmlfY0U/view?usp=sharing
Highpoints to remember:
decline of small agriculture and the jeffersonian ideal (growth of cities)
Railroad opens up new markets and allows business to grow
telecommunications (telegraph telephone) allow communications to occur faster.
Poor factory conditions and pay lead to labor unions to combat poor working conditions
Robber Barons / Captains of industry made money hand over fist.
Supplemental information:
Crash Course Industrial economics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6tRp-zRUJs
Crash Course Gilded Age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spgdy3HkcSs
Yesterday we looked at the second industrial revolution and the rise of labor unions / big business.
Power point : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eUdWbm5rbmlfY0U/view?usp=sharing
Highpoints to remember:
decline of small agriculture and the jeffersonian ideal (growth of cities)
Railroad opens up new markets and allows business to grow
telecommunications (telegraph telephone) allow communications to occur faster.
Poor factory conditions and pay lead to labor unions to combat poor working conditions
Robber Barons / Captains of industry made money hand over fist.
Supplemental information:
Crash Course Industrial economics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6tRp-zRUJs
Crash Course Gilded Age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spgdy3HkcSs
Friday, January 9, 2015
January 9th, 2015
Students,
Today we finished up our PPT on Westward expansion, by exploring the economic opportunities that began to appear in the West during the end of the 19th century: cattle ranching, agriculture, and mining. We also took a look at the emergence of populism as a political thought, which grew out of resentment and struggles felt by the farmers and "common" man of the United States (primarily in the West)
Power point link for absentees - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7b3liS2hIanhYdEE/view?usp=sharing
At the end of the lecture we began to explore the Wizard of Oz for as an allegory for the populist movement between 1890-1900. below I have provided an overview of this connection in video format please enjoy.
REMINDERS
Unit one test - January 21st
EOC benchmark - February 24th,
EOC - May 7th
AP exam - May 8th
Thursday, January 8, 2015
January 8th, 2015
Students,
Today we took a closer look at Westward expansion in post civil war society; economically, and socially. We looked at who were the primary participants in this movement as well as their motivations and the conflicts / resistance they encountered. power point below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7b3liS2hIanhYdEE/view?usp=sharing
Supplemental information
I am also providing more background reading on the Homestead act below, this law was an important motivator for westward migration and helped establish the earliest settlements on the frontier
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/homestead-act/
Today we took a closer look at Westward expansion in post civil war society; economically, and socially. We looked at who were the primary participants in this movement as well as their motivations and the conflicts / resistance they encountered. power point below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7b3liS2hIanhYdEE/view?usp=sharing
Supplemental information
I am also providing more background reading on the Homestead act below, this law was an important motivator for westward migration and helped establish the earliest settlements on the frontier
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/homestead-act/
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
January 7th, 2015
Students,
Today I tried to impress upon you the importance of the upcoming semester, the STAAR test is required for you to graduate and we have half the time to cover the same amount of material as your regular classmates. You will have to work hard and put in more independent effort over the next few months to make sure you succeed.
In addition, we took a look back at the Transcontinental railroad via Ken Burns Documentary The West: Episode 5 the greatest enterprise under god. This highlights the challenges and motivations behind creating on of the greatest technological wonders of the 19th century.
The immigrants / poor it employed
the Buffalo slaughtered
the natives displaced
the corruption within the private and public sectors
all have a major impact on the trajectory of American life, by setting the stage for the 20th century and ushering us into an age of technological wonders.
Absentees and those present: make sure you take a crash course on westward expansion below.
Today I tried to impress upon you the importance of the upcoming semester, the STAAR test is required for you to graduate and we have half the time to cover the same amount of material as your regular classmates. You will have to work hard and put in more independent effort over the next few months to make sure you succeed.
In addition, we took a look back at the Transcontinental railroad via Ken Burns Documentary The West: Episode 5 the greatest enterprise under god. This highlights the challenges and motivations behind creating on of the greatest technological wonders of the 19th century.
The immigrants / poor it employed
the Buffalo slaughtered
the natives displaced
the corruption within the private and public sectors
all have a major impact on the trajectory of American life, by setting the stage for the 20th century and ushering us into an age of technological wonders.
Absentees and those present: make sure you take a crash course on westward expansion below.
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