Wednesday, February 13, 2008

2nd Semester AP US HISTORY February 11-14 (15-18-19) February 20 - 22

MONDAY
Turn in Handouts 1) Mexican War 2) Sectionalism (3) Perspectives

Terms Test (Wed--20th) / (Fri 22) & Political Cartoon (due Wed--20th)


TUESDAY

Quote: "Reforms in the 1825-1850 expanded Democratic Ideals"
Use terms to justify


WEDNESDAY
Write DBQ--in class only

THURSDAY
Terms Test #129 - 151

POLITICAL CARTOONS--ASSIGNED
some students came in after school to get assigned
if you want an assignment email me with your request
ONLY confirmed if seen on this page--
will be out of town until Monday
#Number your pages-1-15
Page 1: Ms Shaull will use an example
RSG#4 (Arwinder): Page 2/3/8
RSG#6 (Steven): Page 5/11/12

FRIDAY/MONDAY (PRESIDENT'S DAY)/TUESDAY--NO SCHOOL


WEDNESDAY
Terms Test #152 - 177

Political cartoons--assign and break down (4 steps)
Due Friday

Reading Packet: 6 sections (4 steps)

THURSDAY
Start presentations-Reading Packet

FRIDAY
Political Cartoons DUE(check off)

Study Guide--handout--get ready for evaluation
Terms Test #178 - 204

2nd Semester SENIOR HISTORY February 11-14 (15-18-19) February 20 - 22

MONDAY
Late--1) The Page 2)Choose ONE Web/Article

TUESDAY
Political Cartoons-Assignment
Assign Cartoon--4 Steps
1) What is the issue?
2) What is happening?
3) What symbols are presented in the cartoon?
4) MOST IMPORTANT--What is the historical significance of this event/person
in history?
Due wed 20th --do research

WEDNESDAY
Presidential Bracket (continued)

THURSDAY
Presidential Bracket (continued)

FRIDAY/MONDAY/TUESDAY- NO SCHOOL


WEDNESDAY
Presidential Bracket (continued)

Check off Political Cartoon--start presentations

Due 3 paragraphs on Presidents--Choose your #1 President-

associate 3 qualities with the President (3 paragraphs total -6-8 sentences)


THURSDAY

Finish Presidential Race--period 3



FRIDAY

Due Presidential 3 Paragraphs (total of 18 sentences min.)

Media Bias Read Pg. 426-428 Q: Does Internet change the way we access news and political info? Take notes and look at Table 11.1-11.3

Showed 3 Media Bias YouTube videos (see me if absent)

2nd Semester US HISTORY February 11-14 (15-18-19) February 20 - 22

MONDAY

Turn in Monroe Doctrine (Handout)
Finish Film: Underground RR
Start writing response--
DUE WED OR DETENTION ON THURSDAY
1) First person narrative
2) Name Yourself
3) Beginning Location--(plantation owner/name/describe situation)
4) Who & How did they help you in your plan
5) End Location & Future

TUESDAY
WRITING LAB--WORK ON ASSINGMENT

WEDNESDAY

ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WEEKEND--DUE WED 20TH
choose 3 qualities and relate to your President of choice-
Your choice should be someone who makes a strong President2
Example: FDR
1) Quality: Responsible
Explain: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
(write one paragraph for each---6-8 sentences)
2) Quality: Responsible
Explain: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
(write one paragraph for each---6-8 sentences)

3) Quality: Responsible
Explain: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
(write one paragraph for each---6-8 sentences)


THURSDAY
4 Points to secession--led to the Civil War
1) Wilmot Proviso
2) Compromise of 1850
3) Kansas-Nebraska Act
4) Election of 1860


FRIDAY/MONDAY/TUESDAY- NO SCHOOL


WEDNESDAY
Registration Fair--Career Center & Library

Report out to the Group--4 sections

THURSDAY
Presidential Race

FRIDAY
Timeline in Class (Handout)--work in small groups
Assign problem--handout--reading packet
(black codes/Pres. Johnson/education/economy/KKK/voting)
Research the ...
1) lead up to the problem
2) what the problem is
3) aftermath of the problem
Identify the terms related to your problem

2nd Semester February 11-14 (15-18-19) February 20 - 22

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Semester II--US HISTORY Week 1 (January 28-Feburary 1)

MONDAY-NO SCHOOL --SNOW DAY

TUESDAY-2 HOURS LATE
FILM--THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
HANDOUT--FILL IN ALONG THE WAY

WEDNESDAY
FILM--THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
HANDOUT--FILL IN ALONG THE WAY


THURSDAY
Assign Presidents--start FINAL 4 Tournament FRIDAY
LIST OF QUALITIES--WHAT MAKES A STRONG LEADER (PRES.)? (on board)
FIND 3 AREAS TO PRESENT TO CLASS/CHALLENGE THE OTHER OPPONENT

FRIDAY
FINAL 4 Tournament--Bracket 1 & 2 today (Bracket 3&4--MONDAY)
FIND 3 AREAS TO PRESENT TO CLASS/CHALLENGE THE OTHER OPPONENT

Semester II--SENIOR Week 1 (January 28-Feburary 1)

MONDAY-NO SCHOOL --SNOW DAY

TUESDAY-2 HOURS LATE

Assign Presidents--start FINAL 4 Tournament on THURS
LIST OF QUALITIES--WHAT MAKES A STRONG LEADER (PRES.)?
FIND 3 AREAS TO PRESENT TO CLASS/CHALLENGE THE OTHER OPPONENT

WATCH TAPED NEW HAMPSHIRE DEBATES
TRACK ISSUES WITH DEMO/REP PRES. 2008

WEDNESDAY
WATCH TAPED NEW HAMPSHIRE DEBATES
TRACK ISSUES WITH DEMO/REP PRES. 2008


THURSDAY
start FINAL 4 Tournament on THURS
BRACKET 1 & 2
FIND 3 AREAS TO PRESENT TO CLASS/CHALLENGE THE OTHER OPPONENT
TURN IN 3 POINTS ON A PIECE OF PAPER (POINTS GRANTED ON WRITTEN & VERBAL POINTS IN PRESENTATION)


FRIDAY
start FINAL 4 Tournament on THURS
BRACKET 3 & 4

TURN IN 3 POINTS

ASSIGN ISSUE TO A GROUP AND TRACK WITH THE
DEMO. CANDIDATES: OBAMA/CLINTON
REP. CANDIDATES: ROMNEY/HUCKABEE/McCAIN
WWW.MSNBC.MSN.COM/ID/21116732
ENERGY IRAQ WAR ECONOMY HEALTH CARE ETC...
(DUE MONDAY)--FIND THE SIMILARITIES IN SMALL GROUPS & PRESENT

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Semester II--AP US HISTORY Week 1 (January 28-Feburary 1)

MONDAY-NO SCHOOL ---SNOW DAY

TUESDAY-2 HOURS LATE--SNOW
Quiz-Constitution Tested--Sectionalism vs. Nationalism
Assigned President

ASSIGNED ZINN PARAGRAH--DUE FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY
Bracket 1/2-Presidential FINAL 4 Tournament

THURSDAY
Bracket 1/2-Presidential FINAL 4 Tournament

PRESIDENTIAL QUIZ--YEARS/PRESIDENT
TUESDAY TEST---START MEMORIZING

FRIDAY
CHECK PACKET---ZINN PARAGRAPH MUST BE COMPLETED
ASSIGNED PAGES--NEED TO PRODUCE QUESTIONS
according to packet on Multiple Choice--Split up among your RSG
1 person with the WHEN Q
1 person with the REVERSE
etc... WHAT / QUOTATION

DBQ--#8 PACKET DUE MONDAY
DBQ--#10 PACKET DUE WEDNESDAY