Students,
Today we took a Literacy tests utilized in the South to prevent African-Americans from exercising their right to vote in the early - mid 20th century. The test itself is from Louisiana in 1964, have fun showing this test to your parents and proving that they too are not smarter than a 5th grader.
Copy of the test to give your parents...muahahahaha
Answer Document for the literacy Test
REVIEWS FOR MID-TERM
Unit 1 review Link
Unit 2 Review Link
Unit 3 Review Link
Unit 4 Review Link
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Friday, December 2, 2016
December 2nd, 5th, & 6th 2016
Students,
As we approach the end of the semester we begin to tie up lose ends of our content. Over the course of these two days we will tackle the concept of Reconstruction in the South. And answer the question how can we reincorporate these rebellious states back into the Union in the most peaceful way possible? Please see the PPT below if you will be absent.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7bE42TzdneVhaMG8/view?usp=sharing
As we approach the end of the semester we begin to tie up lose ends of our content. Over the course of these two days we will tackle the concept of Reconstruction in the South. And answer the question how can we reincorporate these rebellious states back into the Union in the most peaceful way possible? Please see the PPT below if you will be absent.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7bE42TzdneVhaMG8/view?usp=sharing
In addition...In your notes write the question and devise a strategy for reincorporating the rebellious South into the Union while implementing abolition of slavery and addressing those that orchestrated the secession of Southern States.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
December 1st, 2016
Students,
Today we created top ten rankings list of major civil war events. They are in no particular order...
•1st Battle of Bull Run
•Battle of Antietam
•Battle of Gettysburg
• Siege of Vicksburg
•Capture of Atlanta
•Election of 1864
•Death of Stonewall Jackson
•Emancipation Proclamation
•Appomattox court house
•2nd Battle of Bull Run
If you were absent create your own top ten list and be prepared to talk me through your choices orally or in writing.
Reminders:
Civil War / Reconstruction test is on Friday December 6th: Review link
Final Research paper due for Dual Credit on December 2nd
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
November 29th & 30th, 2016
Students,
Today we examined two letters written by civil war soldiers reflecting on their experiences during the war. Regardless of whether these men fought for the Union or the Confederacy they have a shared experience and this comes out in the letters. To analyze them we used H.I.P.P
H: Historical Context
I: Intended Audience
P: Purpose
P: Point of View
If you were absent you will need to see me in class to get the packet to complete the assignment.
After we examined the letters we took a look at two popular songs during the Civil War (Battle hymn of the Republic for the North, and Dixie Land for the South). Here you got to do some independent analysis and compare these two songs. Trying to pick apart their importance to the different causes and motivations held by each side.
Link to letters: part 1 part 2 REMINDERS:
Test on December 6th! Unit 4 Review Link
Today we examined two letters written by civil war soldiers reflecting on their experiences during the war. Regardless of whether these men fought for the Union or the Confederacy they have a shared experience and this comes out in the letters. To analyze them we used H.I.P.P
H: Historical Context
I: Intended Audience
P: Purpose
P: Point of View
If you were absent you will need to see me in class to get the packet to complete the assignment.
After we examined the letters we took a look at two popular songs during the Civil War (Battle hymn of the Republic for the North, and Dixie Land for the South). Here you got to do some independent analysis and compare these two songs. Trying to pick apart their importance to the different causes and motivations held by each side.
Link to letters: part 1 part 2 REMINDERS:
Test on December 6th! Unit 4 Review Link
Monday, November 28, 2016
November 18th, 2016
America that story of us Civil War Part 2 video
Watch and take notes assignment number 7
Watch and take notes assignment number 7
Thursday, November 17, 2016
November 16th & 17th, 2016
Students,
Today (and yesterday) we worked through our actual civil war lecture, huzzah! please see below for the power point.
Link to Power Point
Reminder:
Your rough draft is due on Monday November 28th
Permission slips need to be turned in no later than November 28th!
Today (and yesterday) we worked through our actual civil war lecture, huzzah! please see below for the power point.
Link to Power Point
Reminder:
Your rough draft is due on Monday November 28th
Permission slips need to be turned in no later than November 28th!
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
November 15th, 2016
Students,
Today we took our quiz over our stepping stone project, which if you missed you will have very little time to make up before the thanksgiving break.
We also worked with partners to establish the distinct advantages enjoyed by both the North and the South in the lead up to the civil war. Please see attached T-chart if you were absent and fill it out accordingly.
Union
manufacturing
population
economy
government
navy / military
Confederacy
Familiar territory
homefront support
military generals
T-Chart for activity
Reminders:
Rough Draft due November 28th
Turn in parent permission slips and discuss chaperones!
Today we took our quiz over our stepping stone project, which if you missed you will have very little time to make up before the thanksgiving break.
We also worked with partners to establish the distinct advantages enjoyed by both the North and the South in the lead up to the civil war. Please see attached T-chart if you were absent and fill it out accordingly.
Union
manufacturing
population
economy
government
navy / military
Confederacy
Familiar territory
homefront support
military generals
T-Chart for activity
Reminders:
Rough Draft due November 28th
Turn in parent permission slips and discuss chaperones!
Monday, November 14, 2016
November 14th, 2016
Students,
Today we took a look at Part 1 of America the story of us: Civil War. This is meant to do two things recap our stepping stones and provide an opportunity to fix past mistakes for our last Cornell Note Check.
If you were absent November 4th utilize this video for your Cornell Note Check grade from the sub.
Reminders:
Thanksgiving break is next week! WOOOOO
DC parent permission slips / chaperone volunteers are needed!
DC Link to research paper power point
RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPER
Today we took a look at Part 1 of America the story of us: Civil War. This is meant to do two things recap our stepping stones and provide an opportunity to fix past mistakes for our last Cornell Note Check.
If you were absent November 4th utilize this video for your Cornell Note Check grade from the sub.
Reminders:
Thanksgiving break is next week! WOOOOO
DC parent permission slips / chaperone volunteers are needed!
DC Link to research paper power point
RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPER
Friday, November 11, 2016
November 10th & 11th, 2016
Students,
Today we did a round robin gallery walk of all of your fantastic posters that were put together this week. If you were absent, they will remain on the walls and you will need to come get the information from them ASAP!
Reminder for DC:
Claims are due on Monday November 14th
Parent Permission slips / Chaperone volunteers!
Today we did a round robin gallery walk of all of your fantastic posters that were put together this week. If you were absent, they will remain on the walls and you will need to come get the information from them ASAP!
Reminder for DC:
Claims are due on Monday November 14th
Parent Permission slips / Chaperone volunteers!
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
November 8th, 2016
students,
Today we delved into Antebellum Revivalism and reform, back tracked a bit with the Second Great Awakening and explored its ramifications on social changes as we enter the 19th century.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7M0tqWUQyQ2FocTQ/view?usp=sharing
enjoy!
Today we delved into Antebellum Revivalism and reform, back tracked a bit with the Second Great Awakening and explored its ramifications on social changes as we enter the 19th century.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7M0tqWUQyQ2FocTQ/view?usp=sharing
enjoy!
November 7th, 2016
Students,
Today we divided up the class again.
AP: worked on our Slavery DBQ; analyzing and grouping our documents
DC: today you turned in your notecards, and began working on your claims.
Today we divided up the class again.
AP: worked on our Slavery DBQ; analyzing and grouping our documents
DC: today you turned in your notecards, and began working on your claims.
Claims Link
Possible Sources
Possible Sources
Artcyclopedia
BioMedCentral
Digital History
Library of Congress
FindArticles.com
Infomine
Internet history sourcebooks
Internet public library
Project Gutenberg
Research Guide for students (style guide)
US Government Manual
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
October 26th & 27th, 2016
Students,
These next couple of days we will be creating posters that pit Andrew Jackson's presidency against another one of our early presidents.
You will have received a piece of Poster paper which you will fold in half, to create two boxes which you will fill with information regarding Andrew Jackson and the president of your choice. After researching both you will create a miniature report discussing who you think had a greater impact on the office of the President.
PPT Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7YlJVUkVzczJ1LUk/view?usp=sharing
Alternate assignment link for absent students!
REMINDERS:
Test is on October 28th - Review
These next couple of days we will be creating posters that pit Andrew Jackson's presidency against another one of our early presidents.
You will have received a piece of Poster paper which you will fold in half, to create two boxes which you will fill with information regarding Andrew Jackson and the president of your choice. After researching both you will create a miniature report discussing who you think had a greater impact on the office of the President.
PPT Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7YlJVUkVzczJ1LUk/view?usp=sharing
Alternate assignment link for absent students!
REMINDERS:
Test is on October 28th - Review
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
October 25th, 2016
Students,
Today we managed to get the last PPT for at least a week. we discussed the Market and Transportation revolutions that changed the direction of America's economic development as we move further into the 19th century. Just to reiterate, in my mind these economic changes and developments in the North while neglecting the South, is one of the most crucial events that leads to the Civil War. See below for PPT.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7SDFrZXh0dU51MTQ/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
October 24th, 2016
Students,
This afternoon we split as usual into DC and AP activities.
AP: worked on Thesis construction woo.
DC: turned in their sources and worked on Note Cards
REMINDERS:
This is the week of the make-up work, come get some.
This afternoon we split as usual into DC and AP activities.
AP: worked on Thesis construction woo.
DC: turned in their sources and worked on Note Cards
REMINDERS:
This is the week of the make-up work, come get some.
Friday, October 21, 2016
October 21st, 2016
Students,
Today we took our Binder Test hopefully these turn out pretty well! We also finished up our War of 1812 Graphic Organizer, please check out the post from October 18th, 2016 for a copy of the Graphic Organizer and the video.
REMINDER:
The end of your six weeks is October 28th.
Today we took our Binder Test hopefully these turn out pretty well! We also finished up our War of 1812 Graphic Organizer, please check out the post from October 18th, 2016 for a copy of the Graphic Organizer and the video.
REMINDER:
The end of your six weeks is October 28th.
October 20th, 2016
Students,
Today we discussed the "era of good feeling" in the wake of the War of 1812. This period was characterized by a sense of positive national feelings that was unfortunately hiding events that brought us quite a bit closer to civil war. But fear not we have our trusty roll of Duct Tape to patch our sinking ship
Power Point Link
REMINDER:
Binder Check Tomorrow
End of the six weeks for you will be October 28th!
Today we discussed the "era of good feeling" in the wake of the War of 1812. This period was characterized by a sense of positive national feelings that was unfortunately hiding events that brought us quite a bit closer to civil war. But fear not we have our trusty roll of Duct Tape to patch our sinking ship
Power Point Link
REMINDER:
Binder Check Tomorrow
End of the six weeks for you will be October 28th!
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
October 18th, 2016
Students,
Today we examined the war of 1812. We looked at three different types of sources to fill out a complete set of notes. We examined James Madisons 1812 war message to congress in an attempt to identify the reasons we went to war with Britain at all.
We once again relied upon John Green (I still don't have much of a voice) to examine and explore causes and effects of the war of 1812 on America.
Next we turned to Partners and our good friend Alan Brinkley to fill in the missing details of information.
Being able to address an issue from multiple sources is a great way to create a complete picture of whatever you are creating; be it an AP free response question, or a Dual-Credit research paper. looking a varying sources provides a wide exposure to ideas and view points that construct a more complete view of the topic at hand.
Note Graphic Organizer link
Reminders
Retest is now available please come in to tutorials sometime next week to take a stab at it. I will make this announcement in class on Friday as well.
Today we examined the war of 1812. We looked at three different types of sources to fill out a complete set of notes. We examined James Madisons 1812 war message to congress in an attempt to identify the reasons we went to war with Britain at all.
We once again relied upon John Green (I still don't have much of a voice) to examine and explore causes and effects of the war of 1812 on America.
Next we turned to Partners and our good friend Alan Brinkley to fill in the missing details of information.
Being able to address an issue from multiple sources is a great way to create a complete picture of whatever you are creating; be it an AP free response question, or a Dual-Credit research paper. looking a varying sources provides a wide exposure to ideas and view points that construct a more complete view of the topic at hand.
Note Graphic Organizer link
Reminders
Retest is now available please come in to tutorials sometime next week to take a stab at it. I will make this announcement in class on Friday as well.
Monday, October 17, 2016
October 17th, 2016
Students,
Today we divided up the class again.
AP: you wrote your long essays Super fun, see a peer to get prompts / notes for practice.
DC: today you turned in your Sources, and began working on your claims.
Today we divided up the class again.
AP: you wrote your long essays Super fun, see a peer to get prompts / notes for practice.
DC: today you turned in your Sources, and began working on your claims.
Sources Link
Possible Sources
Possible Sources
Artcyclopedia
BioMedCentral
Digital History
Library of Congress
FindArticles.com
Infomine
Internet history sourcebooks
Internet public library
Project Gutenberg
Research Guide for students (style guide)
US Government Manual
Friday, October 14, 2016
October 14th, 2016
Students,
In my class today we looked at Jeffersonian democracy, and the presidency of Thomas Jefferson in general. We watched John Green and then reviewed what we saw with my information. please take notes on both below for assignment #12 "Jeffersonian Democracy"
In my class today we looked at Jeffersonian democracy, and the presidency of Thomas Jefferson in general. We watched John Green and then reviewed what we saw with my information. please take notes on both below for assignment #12 "Jeffersonian Democracy"
REMINDERS:
Binder Check 10/21
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
October 12th & 13th, 2016
Students,
Today we split up our day.
AP students: worked on Short Answer Responses for the AP exam. I won't post the full power point but I will post the prompt that we wrote to for those that were absent. Please pen a response to the following question for tomorrow
Answer A, B, and C
Today we split up our day.
AP students: worked on Short Answer Responses for the AP exam. I won't post the full power point but I will post the prompt that we wrote to for those that were absent. Please pen a response to the following question for tomorrow
Answer A, B, and C
a)Identify ONE factor that increased tensions between
Great Britain and its North American colonies in the period 1763-1776, and
briefly explain how this factor helped lead to the American Revolution
b)Identify a SECOND distinct factor that increased
tensions between Great Britain and its North American colonies in the period
1763-1776, and briefly explain how this factor helped lead to the American Revolution
c)Identify a THIRD factor that increased tensions between Great Britain and
its North American colonies in the period 1763-1776, and briefly explain how
this factor helped lead to the American Revolution
Dual Credit Students: worked on our research paper please see below for a copy of all of the upcoming due dates.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Monday, October 10, 2016
October 10th, 2016
Students,
Today we did our last PPT for the unit, Huzzah!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7WV9vdDBXWU1qZGs/view?usp=sharing
Things of note for your test:
Neutrality proclamation
XYZ affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
Greenville Treaty Line
Federalist V. Anti Federalist (theme of ppt)
And of course your test is tomorrow,
Link to Review- add Edmund Randolph
Today we did our last PPT for the unit, Huzzah!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7WV9vdDBXWU1qZGs/view?usp=sharing
Things of note for your test:
Neutrality proclamation
XYZ affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
Greenville Treaty Line
Federalist V. Anti Federalist (theme of ppt)
And of course your test is tomorrow,
Link to Review- add Edmund Randolph
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
October 5th, 2016
Students,
Today was a late start day so we had even less time than anticipated to enjoy the United States Constitution! However, we dove in headfirst to address why we needed to shift from the Articles of Confederation to the US Constitution in 1787 and the process in which we created our central governing document.
PPT LINK
REMINDERS:
Test will be Tuesday October 11th! -REVIEW
Today was a late start day so we had even less time than anticipated to enjoy the United States Constitution! However, we dove in headfirst to address why we needed to shift from the Articles of Confederation to the US Constitution in 1787 and the process in which we created our central governing document.
PPT LINK
REMINDERS:
Test will be Tuesday October 11th! -REVIEW
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
October 4th, 2016
Students,
Today we examined the actual Revolutionary War. See below for PPT.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7RGduWVZqQzZxRTA/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Test will be Tuesday October 11th! -REVIEW
Today we examined the actual Revolutionary War. See below for PPT.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7RGduWVZqQzZxRTA/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Test will be Tuesday October 11th! -REVIEW
Monday, October 3, 2016
October 3rd, 2016
Students,
Today we examined the United States Declaration of Independence. We read through it privately and identified what we felt was the most important parts and what needed / could have been changed to make it a better document.
Link to Worksheet - Draw a three ringed Venn Diagram on the back
This was a good experience, but things got really exciting when you started comparing the Declaration of Independence to similar documents from Egypt in 1922 and Texas in 1836. You identified common themes between the documents, how the US may or may not have influenced these future bids for independence, and finally (hopefully) connected the beliefs and attitudes of our founding fathers with those of enlightenment thinkers like John Locke.
Link to US Declaration
Link to Egyptian Declaration
Link to Texas Declaration
REMINDERS:
Test October 11th review goes up tomorrow
Binder Check October 21st
Today we examined the United States Declaration of Independence. We read through it privately and identified what we felt was the most important parts and what needed / could have been changed to make it a better document.
Link to Worksheet - Draw a three ringed Venn Diagram on the back
This was a good experience, but things got really exciting when you started comparing the Declaration of Independence to similar documents from Egypt in 1922 and Texas in 1836. You identified common themes between the documents, how the US may or may not have influenced these future bids for independence, and finally (hopefully) connected the beliefs and attitudes of our founding fathers with those of enlightenment thinkers like John Locke.
Link to US Declaration
Link to Egyptian Declaration
Link to Texas Declaration
REMINDERS:
Test October 11th review goes up tomorrow
Binder Check October 21st
Friday, September 30, 2016
September 30th, 2016
Students,
Today was....interesting to say the least...I ended up calling an audible and we flopped the schedule to place America the Story of Us: Revolution today. Please finish up the video if you were only here half of the class thanks to college fair. Your Cornell Notes over it will be due on Monday.
Today was....interesting to say the least...I ended up calling an audible and we flopped the schedule to place America the Story of Us: Revolution today. Please finish up the video if you were only here half of the class thanks to college fair. Your Cornell Notes over it will be due on Monday.
REMINDERS:
Test will be October 11th
Thursday, September 29, 2016
September 29th, 2016
Students,
Today we trudged through the first conflicts of the civil war. Establishing major characters, events, and attitudes held by the primary participants of the American Revolutionary War. Tomorrow we will be examining several different declarations of independence in an attempt to establish constants within each document. See link below for a link to the PPT.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eS1BWUxIMFZYQzA/view?usp=sharing
Reminders:
Plan on your test being October 11th! (Review will go up on Tuesday)
Do not forget to submit your video response homework by midnight on 10/3 if you are sending it on the blog.
Today we trudged through the first conflicts of the civil war. Establishing major characters, events, and attitudes held by the primary participants of the American Revolutionary War. Tomorrow we will be examining several different declarations of independence in an attempt to establish constants within each document. See link below for a link to the PPT.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eS1BWUxIMFZYQzA/view?usp=sharing
Reminders:
Plan on your test being October 11th! (Review will go up on Tuesday)
Do not forget to submit your video response homework by midnight on 10/3 if you are sending it on the blog.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
September 28th, 2016
Students,
Today we followed up on information regarding the policies that Britain implemented in an attempt to bring the colonies to heel. The Acts! If you were absent see the link below for a blank G.O.
Today we followed up on information regarding the policies that Britain implemented in an attempt to bring the colonies to heel. The Acts! If you were absent see the link below for a blank G.O.
REMINDERS:
End of the six weeks is Friday make sure retests are done by then
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
September 27th, 2016
Students,
Today we mostly finished walking the road to revolution within the colonies. Please see below to finish up what we were un-able to get to, or catch up if you were absent.
LINK TO PPT
We should be working with this for approximately three days.
Today we mostly finished walking the road to revolution within the colonies. Please see below to finish up what we were un-able to get to, or catch up if you were absent.
LINK TO PPT
We should be working with this for approximately three days.
Monday, September 26, 2016
September 26th, 2016
Students,
Today we took a breather from PPT and enjoyed the PBS documentary Liberty: Reluctant Revolutionaries. This documentary exposes both sides of the lead up to the revolution showing us that both sides American and British share the blame for the distrust and resentment held between the two. For Homework tonight please review your notes and respond to one of the prompts below.
Instructions: please type your reply and keep the length between 150-250 words. You may post your response on the blog or you may print it out. If you print, do not forget to include a full heading (name, class / period, date) on the left hand margin. The assignment number will be 3. This will be due on Monday October 3rd!
Prompt 1:
During the decade before the outbreak of war, what were the two major attitudes of the colonists toward Parliament and the British Empire?
Prompt 2:
What could have prevented the colonists' declaring independence and going to war?
If you completely zoned out during the video here is a link for you to refresh your memory:
Today we took a breather from PPT and enjoyed the PBS documentary Liberty: Reluctant Revolutionaries. This documentary exposes both sides of the lead up to the revolution showing us that both sides American and British share the blame for the distrust and resentment held between the two. For Homework tonight please review your notes and respond to one of the prompts below.
Instructions: please type your reply and keep the length between 150-250 words. You may post your response on the blog or you may print it out. If you print, do not forget to include a full heading (name, class / period, date) on the left hand margin. The assignment number will be 3. This will be due on Monday October 3rd!
Prompt 1:
During the decade before the outbreak of war, what were the two major attitudes of the colonists toward Parliament and the British Empire?
Prompt 2:
What could have prevented the colonists' declaring independence and going to war?
If you completely zoned out during the video here is a link for you to refresh your memory:
Thursday, September 22, 2016
September 22nd and 23rd, 2016
Students,
Today we began walking the road to revolution within the colonies. If you were absent please see below for the PPT presentation.
LINK TO PPT
We should be working with this for approximately three days.
Today we began walking the road to revolution within the colonies. If you were absent please see below for the PPT presentation.
LINK TO PPT
We should be working with this for approximately three days.
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