MONDAY-ASSEMBLY
Presentations:
1st: Afghanistan War
2nd: WWI (redo)
TUESDAY
Map test: Latin America and Pacific Islands (memory only)
Prepare for Imperialism Test: Sp-Am War
WEDNESDAY
Spanish-American War: Imperialism
THURSDAY
1st: WWI / Korean War
2nd: WWI/ WWII (#1-9 completed: just like your individual war you must do the same for WWII and Shaull will present a quiz--open notes) REMEMBER to have all citations for EACH number and work cited sheet at the end
FRIDAY-TUESDAY--NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 14, 2011
Week 20 February 14 - 18 Seniors
MONDAY-ASSEMBLY
Egypt Revolution: ONE FACT with source (URL)--share in class for points and turn in
LATE: POST-REFLECTION
1/2 sheet : Federalism Checklist--participation (5th & 6th) 4th already turned in
Define: Bureaucracy: an organization with a hierarchical structure and specific responsibilities that operates on management principles intended to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. (dept./agencies in the executive branch)
TUESDAY
Q?: Who is to blame? 1/3 sheet of paper---question is written down
WEDNESDAY
VIDEO: ABC: NOTES--WHAT IS THE SITUATION?
THURSDAY
Close Read Article: Hurricane Katrina (4 areas to blame)
Evaluation: small group activity so be prepared
FRIDAY-TUESDAY--NO SCHOOL
Egypt Revolution: ONE FACT with source (URL)--share in class for points and turn in
LATE: POST-REFLECTION
1/2 sheet : Federalism Checklist--participation (5th & 6th) 4th already turned in
Define: Bureaucracy: an organization with a hierarchical structure and specific responsibilities that operates on management principles intended to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. (dept./agencies in the executive branch)
TUESDAY
Q?: Who is to blame? 1/3 sheet of paper---question is written down
WEDNESDAY
VIDEO: ABC: NOTES--WHAT IS THE SITUATION?
THURSDAY
Close Read Article: Hurricane Katrina (4 areas to blame)
Evaluation: small group activity so be prepared
FRIDAY-TUESDAY--NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 7, 2011
Week 19 February 7 - 11 Juniors
MONDAY
Shaull finishes #1-9 (#7- Yellow sheet is left for Wed)
ONE SOURCE: related to YOUR war is DUE
make sure you are collecting data on your #1-9--relating to your war
TUESDAY
Computer Lab 2: report to the library
work in partners and collect data
everyone in the group MUST have their own info. but you can share what you find
Individuals have #1-9 due on Thursday
WEDNESDAY
Finish: Lecture on Imperialism (China) & fill out the yellow packet
THURSDAY
Individuals have #1-9 due on Thursday
DONE: YOU GET TO PRESENT IN A GROUP
NOT DONE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRESENT AND LOSE POINTS
FRIDAY
Start Presentations--in order WWI then... (unless stated otherwise)
Shaull finishes #1-9 (#7- Yellow sheet is left for Wed)
ONE SOURCE: related to YOUR war is DUE
make sure you are collecting data on your #1-9--relating to your war
TUESDAY
Computer Lab 2: report to the library
work in partners and collect data
everyone in the group MUST have their own info. but you can share what you find
Individuals have #1-9 due on Thursday
WEDNESDAY
Finish: Lecture on Imperialism (China) & fill out the yellow packet
THURSDAY
Individuals have #1-9 due on Thursday
DONE: YOU GET TO PRESENT IN A GROUP
NOT DONE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRESENT AND LOSE POINTS
FRIDAY
Start Presentations--in order WWI then... (unless stated otherwise)
Week 19 February 7 - 11 Seniors
MONDAY
THESIS WITH 3 EXAMPLES DUE TODAY: work in class (editing) & get help from Shaull
turn in article: from Friday (impact of Egypt's Revolution)
TUESDAY
give ONE example of Vitriolic Rhetoric: bring to class be prepared to explain your example
WEDNESDAY
Review Day: We will be discussing the following questions on Thursday:
Was it a random act carried out by a mentally unbalanced constituent?
was it the direction the country is headed or presence of partisan politics?
Or, as some have argued, was it the heated rhetoric leading up to and following the November 2010 elections?
you MUST come with an article on vitriolic Rhetoric--Close Read it and be prepared to talk about what people are saying about the issue.
THURSDAY
Discussion: you must give at least one idea with evidence or you write a 5 paragraph essay by Friday. We will do a fish bowl discussion--I will split the class into two groups. You will then choose an inner and outer circle---taking specific notes throughout to help with the Post-reflection due the next day- FRIDAY.
FRIDAY
DUE POST-REFLECTION
Use specifics from the discussion
2 PARAGRAPHS: FIRST)What was discussed? topics with ex. SECOND)2 parts: 1)How did the group do? evaluation 2) How did you do? evaluation
UPDATE: EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION
We watched two videos on the update of the past two days in Egypt---then by MONDAY you write down in a couple of sentences with a SOURCE what is GOING ON NOW--what is the latest with Mubarak?
THESIS WITH 3 EXAMPLES DUE TODAY: work in class (editing) & get help from Shaull
turn in article: from Friday (impact of Egypt's Revolution)
TUESDAY
give ONE example of Vitriolic Rhetoric: bring to class be prepared to explain your example
WEDNESDAY
Review Day: We will be discussing the following questions on Thursday:
Was it a random act carried out by a mentally unbalanced constituent?
was it the direction the country is headed or presence of partisan politics?
Or, as some have argued, was it the heated rhetoric leading up to and following the November 2010 elections?
you MUST come with an article on vitriolic Rhetoric--Close Read it and be prepared to talk about what people are saying about the issue.
THURSDAY
Discussion: you must give at least one idea with evidence or you write a 5 paragraph essay by Friday. We will do a fish bowl discussion--I will split the class into two groups. You will then choose an inner and outer circle---taking specific notes throughout to help with the Post-reflection due the next day- FRIDAY.
FRIDAY
DUE POST-REFLECTION
Use specifics from the discussion
2 PARAGRAPHS: FIRST)What was discussed? topics with ex. SECOND)2 parts: 1)How did the group do? evaluation 2) How did you do? evaluation
UPDATE: EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION
We watched two videos on the update of the past two days in Egypt---then by MONDAY you write down in a couple of sentences with a SOURCE what is GOING ON NOW--what is the latest with Mubarak?
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Week 18 January 31 - February 4 Juniors
MONDAY
Hand Back FINAL
Q: What is Manifest Destiny? Give examples from the cartoon
DUE tomorrow---read cartoon in class
TUESDAY
Spanish-American War
Look at Map: U.S. took over...?
WEDNESDAY
GRADES DUE: SO ANY CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE AT THIS TIME
Q: What reasons did Americans have in going to war/ occupying land?
THURSDAY
HANDOUT:AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE Q #1-4
FRIDAY
Research: from a list of other wars the US has been involved in: determine the reasons we went to war/occupying the land.
you will be assigned a war:
1. Spanish-America War (1898 - 1902) (Shaull will do)
2. WWI (1917-1918)
3. WWII (1940-1945)
4. Korean War (1950-1953)
5. Vietnam War (1964-1975)
6. Gulf War (1990-1991)
7. Afghan War (2001-current)
8. Iraq (2003-current)
IF you were absent--choose one of the following 2-8--IF you have questions email Shaull
#1-9: Components of the research
1:War (Dates)
2:Location (Map)
3:Sides (countries involved)
4:Spark/Start of conflict
5:Describe the conflict
6:Strengths/Weaknesses (#:soldiers)
7:Result of Conflict (treaty/$)
8:casualties/Losses
9:*KEY*Why did the Americans get involved? Did they occupy the land?
You need to write answers down and provide visuals
All information needs to me cited
MON: due at least ONE source ---start to collect info. on your assigned war.
THURS: Due #1-9 Individual Info. collected
Hand Back FINAL
Q: What is Manifest Destiny? Give examples from the cartoon
DUE tomorrow---read cartoon in class
TUESDAY
Spanish-American War
Look at Map: U.S. took over...?
WEDNESDAY
GRADES DUE: SO ANY CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE AT THIS TIME
Q: What reasons did Americans have in going to war/ occupying land?
THURSDAY
HANDOUT:AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE Q #1-4
FRIDAY
Research: from a list of other wars the US has been involved in: determine the reasons we went to war/occupying the land.
you will be assigned a war:
1. Spanish-America War (1898 - 1902) (Shaull will do)
2. WWI (1917-1918)
3. WWII (1940-1945)
4. Korean War (1950-1953)
5. Vietnam War (1964-1975)
6. Gulf War (1990-1991)
7. Afghan War (2001-current)
8. Iraq (2003-current)
IF you were absent--choose one of the following 2-8--IF you have questions email Shaull
#1-9: Components of the research
1:War (Dates)
2:Location (Map)
3:Sides (countries involved)
4:Spark/Start of conflict
5:Describe the conflict
6:Strengths/Weaknesses (#:soldiers)
7:Result of Conflict (treaty/$)
8:casualties/Losses
9:*KEY*Why did the Americans get involved? Did they occupy the land?
You need to write answers down and provide visuals
All information needs to me cited
MON: due at least ONE source ---start to collect info. on your assigned war.
THURS: Due #1-9 Individual Info. collected
Week 18 January 31 - February 4 Seniors
MONDAY
Senior Quotes
Videos: Egypt--What is going on?
TUESDAY
What is Political Rhetoric? Define Vitriolic Rhetoric
By NEXT TUES--find an example of Vitriolic Rhetoric
Make sure you have the source
WEDNESDAY
Quiz on the CR (Close Read) article: AZ Tragedy
IF YOU ARE GONE YOU MUST TAKE THE QUIZ THE DAY THAT YOU RETURN TO CLASS--BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL.
THURSDAY
Update: Egyptian Revolution: Video and what is going on in the Middle East?
FRIDAY
Egypt Article DUE: Close Read--in class participation---brainstorm ideas from articles on board
Create by MONDAY a thesis statement and response with 3 examples about the question:
What impact does Egypt's Revolution have on the world?
Senior Quotes
Videos: Egypt--What is going on?
TUESDAY
What is Political Rhetoric? Define Vitriolic Rhetoric
By NEXT TUES--find an example of Vitriolic Rhetoric
Make sure you have the source
WEDNESDAY
Quiz on the CR (Close Read) article: AZ Tragedy
IF YOU ARE GONE YOU MUST TAKE THE QUIZ THE DAY THAT YOU RETURN TO CLASS--BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL.
THURSDAY
Update: Egyptian Revolution: Video and what is going on in the Middle East?
FRIDAY
Egypt Article DUE: Close Read--in class participation---brainstorm ideas from articles on board
Create by MONDAY a thesis statement and response with 3 examples about the question:
What impact does Egypt's Revolution have on the world?
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