Dec 19 2013

Learning Target: I can understand how political corruption occurred in the late 1800's.


Daily Question:
Do you think politicians should get paid or should it be volunteer?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Section 3 in Packet
Finish America Story of Us
Finish Coloring and Defining words
Turn in Chapter 7 Packet
Have Treats!

December 17

Learning Targets:
I can understand the concept of urbanization
I can understand how urbanization started and why it spread

Daily Question:
(Referring to the shooting in Colorado) How can we stop this from happening? How does it affect not just the victims, but the community and everyone around them?

Agenda:
Daily Question
Current Event
Chapter 7 Section 2
America: the Story of Us video notes (two sections)
Bingo

Bingo Vocabulary:
melting pot
nativism
Chinese Exclusion Act
Gentlemen's Agreement
Ellis Island
Angel Island
urbanization
Americanization movement
tenement
mass transit
Social Gospel movement
settlement house
Jane Addams
naturalization
emigration
"Great Migration"
Row House
Tenement
Hull House
political machine
Graft
kick-back
William Marcy Tweed
patronage
civil service
stalwarts
reformers
tariff
McKinley Tariff Act

December 12

Learning Targets:
I can identify why immigrants come to America
I can explain who the different groups are that came through the late 1800s.
Daily Question:
Why do we sometimes discriminate against immigrants? How do we discriminate against them?

Agenda:
Daily Question
Current Event
Chapter 7 Lecture Notes Section 1
America: the Story of Us Video Notes
Review Game

Dec 11, 2013

Learning Target:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of key point for Chapters 5 & 6.
I can explain how the immigration process through Ellis Island worked.
I can understand the importance of Ellis Island on Immigration to the United States.

Daily Question:
Tell me about how your family came America or about the oldest ancestor that you know about in your family.

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Collect Chapter 5 & 6 Packets - place in correct order according to rubric
Chapters 5& 6 Quiz
Immigration criteria - Mrs. Bowers Family Immigration Story
Ellis Island Website Search

Dec 9, 2013

Learning Target:

I can identify key terms in Chapters 5 and 6. 

I can explain who Nelson Mandela is and why he is important. 

Daily Question: 

Why do you think some people are more generous than others? 

Agenda

Daily Question 

Current Event - Ice Storms on West Coast 

Nelson Mandela Video http://www.history.com/news/remembering-nelson-mandela
Matching Vocabulary Words Activity 

Chapter 5 &6 Packet -----DUE Dec 11, 2013

1. Chapter 5 & 6 Note-guide - yellow packet
2. People of West Notes- Hallway Activity
3. Men Who Built America Clip Search
4.  Men Who Built America Video Notes - 30 Facts
5. Matching Vocabulary Words Activity (20 words)

December 3

Learning Target:
I can identify the robber barrens of the industrial age
I can link the robber barren with the industry

Daily Question:
If you were to go into business, what would be your choice of business and why?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Events
Chapter 6 Part 2 Lecture Notes
"The Men Who Built America" Web Search

Front Runner/Trax Itinerary

Orem Station (1350 W 900 S)
Board Route 750 Frongrunner at 9:28 am (DO NOT BE LATE)
Get off at stop located at Vine Street (127 West Murray) 10:08 am
Walk to stop located at Cottonwood Street (5144 S Murray)
Board Route 703 RED LINE, Murray at 10:13 am
Get off at stop located at 500 S 1349 E Salt Lake City at 10:43ish

Enjoy the game!

November 20, 2013

Learning Target:
I can discuss how Oklahoma Sooner got their name.
I can explain the daily life of settlers on the Plains.
I describe the four different groups of people that settled the Plains.

Daily Question:
If you could go back in American History, out of all the groups we have studied who would you like to be apart of? Why?
Ex: Indians? Confederates or Yankees, Sons of Liberty, Revolutionary Solider, Nurse in Civil War, Signer of the Constitution etc...


Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Events
Chapter 5 Section 2 - Guided Notes
Life Size Drawing of the 6 different groups- Fill in Chart with 8 facts for each group

November 17, 2013

Learning Target:
I can explain what happened at Custer's Last Stand
I can identify key Native American figures.
I can justify why reservations are a good or bad thing for the Native Americans.
I can tell the story of the Oklahoma Sooners.

Daily Question
Do you think that the Reservation System for Native Americans was good or bad thing? Why?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Chapter 5 Section 1
American Buffalo Video Clip
http://www.history.com/shows/america-the-story-of-us/videos/american-buffalo
Sitting Bull Video
http://www.history.com/topics/wounded-knee/videos#sitting-bull
Chapter 5 Section 2 - Settling the Great Plains Lecture Notes
The Story of US -video Clip

November 14, 2013

Learning Targets;
I can demonstrate my knowledge of the Civil War.
I can demonstrate my writing skills on the Civil War.

Daily Question 
 Review all the Generals and Battles of the Civil War. Who won the battle and who the generals for each side were. What were the notable issues of that battle? Use your Civil War Packet to help you review for today's exam

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Gather and Staple all part of the Packet in this order DUE TODAY

Civil War Packet
1. Guided Lecture Notes Sections 1-4
2. Vocabulary Visual Illustrations
3. Civil War Computer Activity
4. Glory Movie Questions
5. Amputation Worksheet
6. Who Killed Lincoln Story
7. Lincoln Quotes

Civil War Unit Exam

Finish Glory Movie - 10 mins
Lincoln Puppets with Quotes

November 12, 2013

Learning Target:
I can identify the different plans for reconstruction of the United States after the Civil War.
I can predict what would have happened if the South had won.- Politically, Socially, and Economically

Daily Question: 
If you lived in America after the Civil War where would you of liked to live, the North, South or West coast? Why the region?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Section 4 Lecture with Notes - Reconstruction
Glory Movie with Notes
Lincoln Puppets - with quotes

Homework- Finish Last 2 sections of vocabulary terms with visual interpretation.

Civil War Packet Due Next Class

1. Guided Lecture Notes Sections 1-4
2. Vocabulary Visual Illustrations
3. Gettysburg Address
4. Civil War Computer Activity
5. Glory Movie Questions- We will finish after the exam
6. Amputation Worksheet
7. Who Killed Lincoln Story?
8. Lincoln Quotes  

November 8, 2013

Learning Target:  
I can explain reasons for African American Soldiers to fight in the Civil War.


Daily Question 
How do you think people in the south should have been treated after the war had ended?


Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event from CNN
Finish Glory with Movie Notes in your Orange Unit Packet
If time allows do vocabulary and visual illustration in Civil War Packet for Sections 1-3


HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! I will be back on Monday! I have missed you!

November 6, 2013

Learning Target 
I can describe the idea of total war.
I can describe the effects of Civil War.


Daily Question 
Do you think that if Lincoln had not died that he would be as loved and adored in American History?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event from CNN
Section 3 slides 8- 16
Read Article and answer the questions on the page - Who Killed Lincoln? Staple this page to your packet
Watch the Movie Glory and answer the questions in the back of the packet

November 4, 2013

Learning Objective
I can describe what happened at the Battle of Gettysburg
I can understand how the tide turned from the South winning to how the North winning the Civil War.

Daily Question:
Do you think that being a Veteran or a War Hero would make someone a better President? Why or why not?

Agenda 
Daily Question (3-5 minutes)
Current Event from CNN - discuss as a class (3-5 minutes)
Section 3 Notes- Slides 1-8 (20 minutes)
Watch Gettysburg Video Clip from this link
http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-gettysburg/videos#gettysburg-battle-strategy
Go to computer lab (3 minutes)
Computer Search in your orange packet (30- 45 mins)

Oct 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!!!

Learning Target:
I can explain how amputations happened during the Civil War .
I can explain and categorize key terms from Section 1 and Section 2 of the Civil War



Daily Question
What is the most physically painful thing you have ever experienced or personally seen?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Civil War Leg amputation and notes with  PowerPoint
Review first 2 section key terms sorting activity
Fill in Boxes of key terms for section 1-2
Last page of question from Gettysburg worksheet

Oct 29, 2013

Learning Target: 
I can interpret and explain the significance of different documents from the Civil War- Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation.


Daily Question: 
What does it mean to have "equal rights" for all people who live in the United States?


Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Section 2 Notes - Finish from last class mess of a lecture
What happened at the Battle of Gettysburg Video http://www.history.com/topics/gettysburg-address/videos#battle-to-end-slavery
Gettysburg Video
Gettysburg Address Document Analysis it is in the Chapter 4 Packet
 Gettysburg Address Historical Importance http://www.history.com/topics/gettysburg-address/videos#gilder-lehrman-gettysburg-address

Oct 25, 2013

Learning Targets:

I can explain the different types of warfare used during the Civil War and their effects.
I can interpret and explain the significance of different documents from the Civil War- Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation.  


Daily Question: 
Do you think that there is an "appropriate" way for the American government and people to make up for slavery?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Section 1 Review Shorting Activity -again
Underground Railroad Activity
Section 2 Notes -
Gettysburg Video
Gettysburg Address Document Analysis it is in the Chapter 4 Packet

Oct 23, 2013

Learning Target: 
I can identify the causes and key events that led of the Civil War
I can explain the difference between the North and South, including their culture (slavery), economy (sectionalism), and political views (compromise and succession).
I can argue each side of the Civil War.

Daily Question:
How do you think that the US would be different had the South won and become a different country?

Agenda: 
Daily Question
Current Event
Brainstorm background of the Civil War Knowledge
Section 1 of Guided Notes
Differences in North and South Activity

Oct 21, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of  Chapter 3.


Daily Question:
Take 5 mins to look over the review names from last class. On your orange sheet write about 5 people that you need to review.

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event from CNN
Chapter 3 Quiz : The Growth of a New Nation
Westward Expansion Movie with Notes
Make sure all your work is in the late box.

Oct 17, 2013

Learning Target:
I can identify how the economy changed in the 1840's.
I can identify two social movements of the 1840's.

Daily Question:
What minority group do you think today shapes American government policy the most? Why?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Minority Groups- Who are they? Why do we focus on them?
Section 4 &5 Guided Lecture Notes
Westward: The Story of Us Video with green note sheet



**** Don't forget HOMEWORK is Section 2 in the guided notes. You can follow the PowerPoint for Chapter 3 on the side of the blog or get a book.  DUE on Monday Oct 21, 2013 you will have a short quiz on that day.******

Oct 15, 2013

Learning Objective: 
I can explain the idea of Manifest Destiny.
I can give example in US History of how Manifest Destiny was a guiding principle.


Daily Question 
Do you think "God or a Supreme Being" helps certain groups or countries win war or progress economically?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
National Anthem Activity - War of 1812 -Francis Scott Keys
Section 3 Guided Notes - Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion
Westward Expansion -The Story of US -Section 3


Homework for this Unit: 
Section 2 of the  Guided Notes!!! You must go to the blog and fill them in from PowerPoint titled
 on the right hand side of the screen Chapter 3 PowerPoint

Oct 8, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can explain the two different political parties that start in the United States.
I can diagram Marbury vs. Madison court case and justify its long term consequences.
I can recognize the major issues in the War of 1812

Daily Question: 
Should the Constitution be supreme law or the laws that are passed by the Congress? Why?

Agenda: 
Daily Question
Current Event
Section 1 Notes : The Jeffersonian Era
Video on Alexander Hamilton Duel
Section 2 on Video Notes of Westward Expansion Story of Us
Post it Note Exit Quiz

Oct 4, 2013

Sorry I am not there today. My little girl has a fever. Please be your amazing self and help the BYU teachers and subs as much as possible to make sure everything goes smoothly. I miss you all and will see you on Tuesday. I hope you have a great weekend and do something fun! 

Learning Target:
I can label the significant locations of events during Westward Expansion.
I can identify patterns in Westward expansion.

Daily Question:
What are the motives for people to move today? What have been motives for people to move in early American history?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Westward Expansion Map Activity-  please clean up everything!!!
The Story of US - Westward Expansion with Notes - keep and we will fill in next time.

Oct 2, 2013

Learning Target:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of the Revolutionary War.


Daily Question;
Write down EVERYTHING you know about the Revolutionary War for Review.

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Review Activity for Unit 2 Exam
Turn in Unit 2 Packet
Unit 2 Exam
Finish John Adams video- if time :)

Sept 30, 2013

Learning Targets
I can understand the role of George Washington
I can identify what happened during John Adams presidency.

Daily Question
To what extent to you think the Federal Government should regulate what a private business does?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
President Washington Video
Finish Section 4 of Guided Notes

Packet Due and Test  Next Class!!

Unit 2 Revolution Packet
1. Guided Lecture Notes
2. John and Abigail Letter with Annotations
3. Movie Notes - Battle of Saratoga
4. 10 Reasons for Breaking Away from Britain Letter
5. President Comparison Washington vs. Adams

Sept 25, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of key vocabulary terms from Unit 2.
I can understand the role of George Washington as the first President

Daily Question
Who do you think is most important person we have learned about in the Revolutionary War? Why?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Round Robin Vocabulary Terms Activity
Section 4 in Note Guide- Formation of New Government
Video Clip of Washington as Americas First President

Sept 24, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can identify the reasons for the need for a constitution.
I can explain main points of the Constitution
I can name the main contributors to the Constitution.

Daily Question
Do you think it should be easy or hard to change the Constitution?

Agenda
Current Events
Daily Question
Finish Section 2 Lecture on George Washington
A More Perfect Union Movie Clip
A More Perfect Union Group Quiz

Sept 20, 2013

Learning Target:
I can explain what challenges were faced as they tried to for a new government in America.
I can explain how the challenges were overcome.


Daily Question:
What are four rules that the school has that you agree with? What are two rules that you don't agree with?

Daily Agenda
Current Event -http://www.cnn.com
Daily Question
We will go back and finish the discussion on Section 2 on Tuesday when I am back


In the blue textbook that is located in the cabinet on the west side of the room next to the door into my office you will use to fill Chapter 2 Section 3 Notes on the blue note sheets that you were given in the previous class.  These notes will be found on pages 66- 71. You will need to READ these pages.

You may work in small groups to read and fill in your notes if you keep the noise level at reasonable level.

At 11:30 Start the Movie- A More Perfect Union
Write 25 facts that you learn from the movie and turn in at the end of class.

Sept 18, 2013

Learning Target:
I can understand the difference between Loyalist and Patriots.
I can identify major key battles in the Revolutionary War.
I can understand how the war affected society.

Daily Question:
Do you think with the recent violence in Washington DC at the Navy yard we should have more gun control laws?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Section 2 of Note Packet - With PowerPoint
Movie Notes on Battle of Saratoga
Movie Notes on Valley Forge
Movie Notes on Yorktown
Primary Document between Abigail and John Adams

September 16, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
I can teach a peer about the men who wrote the D of I.
I can teach a peer about the theories the D of I is based upon.

Daily Question:
Why have you or why would you end a friendship with a long term friend?


Agenda:
Daily Question
Current Event
Finish Section 1 Lecture
School House Rock - Shot Heard Around the world
To Late to Apologize https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
Break Up Letter with England Activity

Sept 12, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can identify the outcome from the Boston Massacre Trial.
I can identify some of the key battles of the Revolutionary War.
I can explain 2 or more long term results of Sept 11, 2001.


Daily Question
Tell me everything you know about the Sept 11th attack on America


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
9/11 Tribute - Discussion
John Adams Movie Notes Finish
Section 1 Lecture Finish
Revolutionary Timeline - use textbook if needed

Sept 10, 2013

Learning Targets: 
I can identify the reasons that the colonist started to rebel against the British.
I can explain what happened at the Boston Massacre and how the colonist responded.


Daily Question 
How do you think the we could build better relationships with other countries? Do we care if we have good relationships with other countries?


Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
Finish Chapter 1 Quiz
Discussion on Colonial Revolution
John Adams Video with Questions

Sept 6, 2013

Learning Target: 
I can demonstrate my knowledge of Colonial America in a review and formal test.
I can explain the differences in war tactics between the English and Native Americans during the Seven's years war.

Daily Question
Do you believe their should be "rules" in war? Can a country/people be to violent and cruel or is that just part of being at war?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Events
Review Game
Test
French and Indian War Activity

***Have a GREAT weekend****

Sept 4, 2013

Learning Target

I can identify what the Enlightenment and Great were and how they are different .

I can identify the cause and effects of the French and Indian War 

I can demonstrate my knowledge of early Americans using comedy. 

Daily Question: 

If you could live anywhere in the continental United States where would you choose to live? Why? 

Agenda

Daily Question 

Current Event

Discussion on Enlightenment and The Great Awakening - Fill in Notes 

Clip on The Enlightenment

http://www.history.com/topics/enlightenment/videos#isaac-newton-and-a-scientific-revolution

French and Indian War Lecture - Fill in Note guide 

Clip on George Washington's role on in the French and Indian War 

Pair Activity - 10 Things NEVER said by _________. ( French Trappers, Southern Plantation Owner, Puritans, Pilgrims etc) 

** Must show knowledge of content by using at least 5 pieces of historical evidence and have three visual illustrations*****

August 30, 2013

Learning Target
I can identify the three different regions in America and the economies that grew from them.
I can identify the reasons for the slave trade.
I can describe the living conditions for slaves during the middle passage.
I can explain to a peer the what the effects of the Great Awakening were on America.

Daily Question
Do you think that the United States would have been successful if we had NEVER had slavery in our history?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Colonial Growth Video Clip
Lecture Following Guided Notes on Chapter 1
Origins of Slavery Clip with Questions
Middle Passage Simulation
Continue with Lecture Guided Notes on Chapter 1
Things NEVER SAID by________ ( fill in Colonial Group) assessment

August 27, 2013

Learning Target:
I can explain the successes and failures of the Jamestown colony.
I can identify the different groups that settled colonies.


Daily Question:
What do you need to make a successful society?

Agenda
Current Events
Daily Question
Jamestown Video Clip
Early Colonies PowerPoint with Notes
Colonies Map
What you never hear in the Colonies Activities

August 26, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can explain to a peer the reasons for the establishment of Jamestown.
I can describe the different colonies and the groups who established them.
I can name and identify the different colonies on a map.

Daily Question: What would motivate you to move away from your family?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Jamestown Lecture with Notes
Colonies Map - Label
"What You Never Say in the Colonies" Group Activity

WELCOME TO US HISTORY!!!

Objective: Identify class procedures and policies for US History

Agenda
Pick up Class Disclosure sheet
Ask a Teacher a Question
Link Up Activity


Homework 
Get Parent Permission Slip signed - Due Monday Aug 26

If you are looking for the Summer Homework for AP US History please go to bowersapushistory.blosgpot.com. I am sorry I listed my regular class instead on your summer sheet!

Good Luck and I can't wait to get to know all of you!

May 21, 2013

Objective: Identify the non-violent phase of the Civil Rights movement

Daily Question: Describe the photo you see. What do you think is happening? What emotions do you see when you look at the photo?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
 Emmett Till Story
Guided Notes on Non -Violent Phase
Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" Speech

May 16, 2013

Objective: Identify how the Vietnam War ended.

Daily Question: Do you think tactics of the Vietnam War were appropriate?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Good Morning Vietnam Video
Vietnam Lecture fill in note guide
Letters to My Wife Primary Document
Tet Offensive http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/videos#tet-offensive
Spitting Snake of Vietnam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZQFn0tTaFI&safe=active

May 13, 2013

Objective: Identify America's role in the Vietnam  War

Daily Question: Why did America get involved in Vietnam?

Daily Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Bubble of Vietnam War
Lecture on Vietnam
Movie Clips about Vietman
The Road to War http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/videos#the-road-to-war
Tet Offensive http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/videos#tet-offensive
Search and Destroy http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/videos#search-and-destroy

May 9, 2013

Objective: Identify America primary role, people and long term objectives for entering Vietnam

Daily Prompt: What do you think Red Tide of Communism means?

Agenda 
Daily Prompt
News
Mr. White going off on the Vietnam War!!!

May 7, 2013

Objective: Idenitfy the politics of the 1960's

Daily Prompt: Why do you think the 1960's were so turbulent?

Agenda 
Daily Prompt
Current Event
Cold War Running Timeline- Last Chance 
The Story of US -Video Clip  - Finish and Turn in Questions
Introduction of the 1960's
1960's Lecture with Notes
 

May 3, 2013

Objective: Identify the culture of the 1950's

Daily Question: What decade is better the 1950's or today?

Agenda
Current Event
Pass in 1950's Packet
I Love Lucy Movie Episodes- TV Analysis

May 1, 2013

Objective: Identify how the Homefront responded to the cold war.

Daily Question: How do you think we could get more people to vote?

Agenda
Daily question
Current Event
Running Timeline
Homefront Lecture with Guided Notes
TV Analysis- I Love Lucy

April 29, 2013

Objective: Identify how the United States responded to the Cold War on the Home front

Daily Journal: Do you think that punishment should be for those who spy against the United States?



Agenda
Daily Question
Current Events
Blow the Roof Off Timeline
Lecture on Cold War with Notes
Clips During Lecture:
Sputnik Clip
Atomic Bomb Clip
Story of US- 1950's fill in Video Notes

April 25, 2013

Objective: Identify the impact of the Korean War

Daily Question: How should America treat POW's -prisoners of war?

Daily Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
Discussion on Korean War
Truman Sacks MacArthur http://www.history.com/topics/korean-war/videos#truman-sacks-general-macarthur
Eisenhower For President http://www.history.com/topics/korean-war/videos#dwight-eisenhower-leads-america-in-war--peace
Story of US: SuperPowers

April 23, 2013

Objective: Identify how the Cold War started in the United States and who was involved.

Daily Question:Tell me everything you know about the Cold War and the 1950's

Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
Running Timeline
Cold War Lecture with Notes
Cold War Videos

April 16, 2013

Objective; Assessment knowledge  of WWII.

Daily Prompt: How do you think the Government and America should and will react to the bombing at the Boston Marathon?

Agenda 
Daily Prompt
Current Event: Boston Marathon Bombing
Take a few minutes to gather the following classwork and place in the following order:
Staple Grading Rubric to the front sheet
WWII Packet:
1. WWII Guided Lecture Notes
2. WWII Review Game/Movie Clips
3. Pearl Harbor Gallery Walk
4. WWII Activity Books
5. American Isolationism Debate
6. Atomic Bomb Video Notes

WWII Exam

KWL's  for the Cold War

April 15, 2013

Objective: Identify gaps in understanding on WWII for Unit Exam 

Daily Prompt; What were four of the most interesting or new topics that you learned about WWII?


Agenda 
Current Event
Daily Prompt
Review Game -Snowball Fight
Movie Clip on WWII
D-Day Deceptions: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/videos#d-day-deception
Hitlers Military Blunders http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/videos#hitlers-military-blunders
Double Agents of WWII-http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/videos#wwii-spy-strategy
Japanese Internment
Polish Jewish Ghettos
Review Game- Depending on Class Work

March 11, 2013

Objective: Identify how the US responded at home to war.

Daily Question: List three things of the most important things in your life. What would you be willing to do to keep them?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Word/Concept Swap Review
The Bomb Movie with Questions
Chapter 17 Section 4 Lecture with Guided Notes
Pass The Paper Activity

Homework /Map of Europe Due TEST DAY  - Wednesday March 18

March 9, 2013

Objective: Identify tactics and battles that were used by the Americans in WWII in the Pacific Ocean with Japanese. 

Daily Prompt: How do you think American would respond to another Pearl Harbor style attack?

Agenda
Current Event
Daily Prompt
Review of WWII- Link up Activity
Ch 17 Section 3 Notes: War in the Pacific
Doolitte's  Raid Movie Clip
 Battle of Midway:
 http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-midway/videos#the-first-f-6f-hellcat-ace
Japanese Kamikaze Movie Clip
Japanese Attack on Okinawa
 http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-midway/videos#the-first-f-6f-hellcat-ace

True/False Review

March 29, 2013

Objective: Identify the end of WWII

Prompt: What is the kindest thing someone has ever done for you?

Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
Finish WWII Movie the Story of Us
Games of History

March 27, 2013

Objective: Identify the major battles and outcomes of WWII.

Daily Prompt: What are you doing for Spring Break? I hope it is fun!!

Agenda
Daily Prompt
Current Event
Battle of WWII PowerPoint
Video Clip of Stalingrad
Letters Home fromWWII

March 25, 2013

Objective: Identify how the US responded the to war in the Pacific

Daily Question: Should the US try to make money of off War?

Agenda
Current Event
Daily Prompt
US Victim of Pearl Harbor Attack Card- Write on Paragraph on back of Pearl Harbor Gallery Walk
Lecture on Section 2 -US at War
Finish Movie -The Story of US with Questions

March 21, 2013

Objective: Identify how the United States would move from Isolationism to full scale war with Germany and Japan

Daily Prompt: Do you think that elected public officials like Senators, Governors, Representatives or the President should have term limits? Why or Why not? 

Agenda
Current Event
Daily Prompt
 From Isolationism to Cash and Carry Policy Lecture
http://www.history.com/topics/pearl-harbor/videos#attack-pearl-harbor
Attack on Pearl Harbor - Gallery Walk
Fill in Pearl Harbor Chart
What were the similarities between Pearl Harbor and 9/11?
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/07/earlyshow/main20102503.shtml

March 19, 2013

Objective: Identify the reasons and effects of the Holocaust on Europe.

Daily Prompt: How do you think those responsible for the Holocaust should be punished?

Daily Agenda 
Current Event
Daily Prompt
Holocaust Lecture - Fill in Section 3 from Notes
Holocaust Video Clip
Letters from Holocaust Survivors

March 15, 2013

Objective: Identify how WWII would effect the Allied Powers in Europe 

Daily Prompt: What are some things the United States could do to not get pulled into another war?

Agenda
Current Event
Daily Prompt
Lecture- Finish Section 2 of WWII PowerPoint
Battle of Britian Clip
Blitzkrieg Clip
WWII Quick Book Activity
*** Start the Story of US: WW2 - Fill in Notes

March 13, 2013

Objective: Identify how WWII started in Europe.

Daily Question: When was a time that you really wanted something and your Parents/Guardians told you NO... How did you respond? Did you end up getting your way in the end?


Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Lecture Guide on WWII PowerPoint Section 2 - Fill in Guided Notes
Germany Invades Rhineland Movie Clip
 Double Agent Spies During WWII
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/videos#wwii-spy-strategy
Isolationism Debate!!!

March 11, 2013

Objective: Identify the major world Dictators that played into the US involvement  in WWII.

Daily Prompt: When should the United States start to worry about other countries Leaders? Who are other world Leaders in history that the US should have been concerned about?


Agenda 
Current Event
Legacy of WWII Video Clip
Hitlers Rise To Power Video Clip
Lecture on Dictators of the World Previous to WWII- WWII PowerPoint Part I
Battle for Germany Movie Clip
Germany Attacks Russia First
Germany attempt to Regain the Rhineland
Hitler's Plan Movie Clip

March 7, 2013

Objective: Identify how the New Deal helped get America out of the Great Depression 

Prompt:
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned from your Parents/Guardians?


Daily Agenda
Current Event
Daily Prompt
Section 2 Notes from 1930's PowerPoint
Finish Video Questions for New Deal on Eleanor Roosevelt and The TVA
Cinderella Man - Last 30 Minutes

Objective: New Deal 

Prompt:  

Who should receive welfare? 

Feb 27, 2013

Objective: Identify common factors in economic depressions

Daily Question: Do you think the government should get involved in saving failing companies? Why or Why not?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event

1. Follow the Link to a Video on The Stock Market Crash of 1929 http://www.history.com/videos/1929-stock-market-crash#1929-stock-market-crash

2. Great Depression Lecture following 1930's Powerpoint -Section 1
Fill in your guided notes

 3. Follow Link to Video on Black Blizzard
http://www.history.com/topics/dust-bowl/videos#black-blizzard

Read Article Titled Lesson from the Great Depression Relevant Today
Complete a Venn Diagram from what you learned in the lecture today against your what your article discusses.


If time continue watching Cinderella Man

Feb 25, 2013

Objective: Identify the economic causes of the great depression

Daily Question: What are some ways you or your family tries to save money?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
10 minutes of Study and to gather the following papers and place them in the following order and staple together:

1920 Packet 
1920's Notes from Guided Lecture
1920's Advertising
Speakeasies Worksheet -I know it is only 3/4 done.
1920's Slang

1920's Exam- You may write on the exam- Turn into the plastic bin  

When you are done with the exam  QUIETLY grab a US History Blue textbook from the cupboard. Read Section 1 from Chapter 14 pages 464- 471. Answer question 1 on page 471 on a separate sheet of white lined paper. This is DUE AT THE END OF CLASS! 

For each term or name on page 471 write a one or two sentence defining what the term is and then two sentences about the significance of that term or person during the Great Depression

Example:  
 Term: Price Support
 Definition: The maintenance of a price of a product at a certain level through government intervention.
Significance: When farmers could not pay their mortgages Congress tried to help them buy setting Price Support on key products like corn, wheat , cotton and tabacco.  The government guaranteed they would buy surplus amount of those products at a higher price and sell them to other countries. This piece of legislation to help the farmers was called the McNary- Haugen Bill.  

IF TIME ALLOWS continue watching Cinderella Man

February 19, 2013

Objective:  Identify the changes in Pop Culture and education during the 1920's.

Prompt: Who do you think is the most famous movie or TV star? What makes them famous?

Agenda
Current Event
Prompt
Section 3 Notes in 1920's with PowerPoint
True or False Review of 1920's
Review Bingo Game of 1920's


****** Next CLASS TEST ON 1920's**********

Feb 14, 2013

Objective: Identify how the 1920's changed Black culture and leisure time in America.

Daily Prompt:

Current Event: Search for ex-LAPD

Daily Agenda 
Daily Prompt
Current Events
 The People Speak- Vanzetti Thoughts on his conviction http://www.history.com/shows/the-people-speak/videos/the-people-speak-5#the-people-speak-5
Prohibition - Primary Document
 Harlem Renaissance Movie Clip  http://www.history.com/videos/the-harlem-renaissance-an-artistic-explosion#the-harlem-renaissance-an-artistic-explosion
 1920's Guided Notes Section 3-

1. Find a quote that inspire you in some way.-  Choose from the following Poets of the Renaissance  
Below you'll find a list of Harlem Renaissance Poets. Click on a name to look at a student page.

Feb 12, 2013

Objective: Identity how life changed int he 1920's 

Daily Question: How do you feel the roles for women have changed since the 1920's?

Current Event: Storm Slams Mississippi


Daily Agenda 
Finishing Advertising Worksheet
Review on Chapter 3 Section 3 - Business in the 1920's
 Chapter 13: Section 1 &2 Notes with PowerPoint and Discussion
Video Clips on the 1920's Women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3svvCj4yhYc

Feb 8, 2013

Objective: Recognize the culture that comes from Prohibition 

Daily Prompt: What do you feel the age should be to consume alcohol in the United States?


 Agenda
Current Event 
Finish 1920's Activity Sheet 
Section 3 Notes  page 422 -426 
Advertising of the 1920's worksheet 
Document Analysis - 1920's 



****** Homework Section 2 Notes with PowerPoint *********

Objective: Identify the concepts of that lead Prohibition

Daily Prompt: Do you think that we should legalize Marijuana?


Agenda
Current Event
Daily Prompt

Speakeasy Activity-
True/False
Card Game
20's Slang
Crimes and Slums Clip

Feb 6, 2013

Objective: Identify how the world politics of changed during the 1920's. 

Daily Prompt: How do we show prejudice against immigrants today? How have you personally been prejudice towards another group?

Daily Agenda 
Current Event
Daily Question
1920's Notes Section 1
Harding Video Question

Jan 31, 2013

Objective: Assessment of knowledge of WW1

Daily Question: What is the most interesting thing you have learned in this class this year?

Current Event: Warren Jeffs -FLDS

Agenda
Short Review of WW1

Collect WW1 Packet 
1. Class Notes
2. Europe Map
3. Propaganda Worksheet
4. Trench Warfare- Primary Document
5. Bingo/Wilson's Ten Facts of Presidency

Place grading sheet on front sheet of packet. Please place all work in the order as listed above and on the grading sheet.

WW1 Exam

Into in the 1920's culture

Jan 29, 2013

Daily Objective: Identify how peace was brought to Europe after WWI.

Daily Prompt: Who should be responsible for payment of the cost of war?  Ex: The person who started the war? The person who lost the war? Both sides should take equal responsibility for cost?

Agenda
Daily Prompt
Current Event- Immigration- Make sure you are writing a few sentence on the news clip we watch each day in class everyday. They do on the same
Review of WW1
President Wilson - Ten Facts from Video
WW1 PowerPoint with notes Section 4
Review Bingo if we have time

*******Exam Jan 31, 2013 -    Chapter 11 -WWI *********
            Look at PowerPoint Notes to review for exam

Jan 25, 2013

Objective : Identify how the American homefront changed during WW1.

Daily Prompt: Do you think the government should be able control what you say about the government?


Agenda 
Daily Prompt
Current Event
WW1 PowerPoint Section 3 fill out guided notes
Rationing Activity

Jan 23, 2013

Objective: Identify what America had to do to get ready to enter WW1.

Daily Prompt: How do you think technology and advancements have changed war?

Agenda
Turn in Orange Daily Sheet -
Current Event
Review on WW 1
Section 2 of WW 1 Notes
Movie Clip America at War
Propaganda Posters

*****Collect Europe Map and Daily Prompts*****

Jan 16, 2013

Objective:
Identify characteristics of life in the trenches during WW1.

Prompt:
How do you respond to emotionally stressful situations. Identify an example in your own life of a response


 Daily Agenda: 
Prompt
Current Event
Horrible History- Life in the Trenches
Life in the Trenches Video
Lecture Finish Section 1
Primary Source- Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare Activity

Jan 14, 2013

ObjectiveL: Idenitfy the causes of WW1

Daily Prompt:
Tell me everything you know about WW1 and at least three things you would like to understand better.


Agenda
Current Event
Daily Prompt
Finish Movie: How the States got thier Shapes.
Causes of WW1 Lecture with Notes and PowerPoint
Horrible Histories - Cause of WW1
Map of Europe - Homework Due Friday

Jan 10, 2013

Objective: Assessment of Ch 8-10

Daily Prompt: Which war do you think had the biggest impact on American History?

Current Event
Daily Prompt
End of Term Business -
Any last minute papers?
Return Papers
Chapter 8-10 Quiz
Turn in Packet
How the States got their shape - History Channel

Jan 8, 2013

Objective: Identify how America became an Imperial power.

Daily Prompt: Do you think America should act police for other countries? Do we have the right to enter other countries when they are acting inappropriately according to American standards?

Current Event -
Collect Chapter 8&9 Notes
Assign each student a different topics
Study topic from Chapter 10
Make Poster on individual topic - Term/Person/Concept -Significance of Topic- Colored Illustration

Gallery Walk -
1. Place Poster in Hallway under correct section
2. Fill in Significance of the other topics on worksheet

Video on Teddy Roosevelt

Turn in Worksheet on Chapter 10

Jan 4, 2012

Objective: Identify how America changed during the late 1800's.

Daily Prompt: Do you think school should be mandatory? Should college be paid for by the government or personal finances?

Current Event
Chapter 8 Notes from PowerPoint
President Videos -The Forgotten President


HOMEWORK!!!
Chapter 9 Notes from PowerPoint on Blog Due Jan 8 - Next Class