May 21, 2014

Learning Target: 
I can describe why the nation was divided over the Vietnam War.
I can describe the different roles for minority groups in Vietnam.

Daily Question: 
Review of the 1960's

Agenda 
Current Event
1960's Lecture Notes Sections 3 & 4
1960's Music - Protest Music
1960's Timeline
20 Events with a 2- 3 sentence description and a small picture

May 19, 2014

Learning Target:
I can identify the two different sides of the Vietnam War.
I can explain why the United States got involved in the conflict.


Daily Question;
What was the most interesting part of United States History you have learned this year?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Vietnam Lecture
Vietnam Tunnels
http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/cu-chi-tunnels

May 16, 2014

Learning Target:
I can give two examples of successes in the Civil Rights Movement
I can give two examples of violent groups in the Civil Rights Movement

Daily Question
What are you thought and impression of the Emmett Till story?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Lecture and PowerPoint on Chapter 21 Section 2&3
Malcolm X video Clip
Martin Luther Kings Views on Malcolm X
Assassination of MLK video clip
 http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/show/141155/mlk-the-assassination-tapes
Civil Rights Demonstration Posters















     

May 13, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe segregation in the United States until the 1960's.
I can give three examples of racism and discrimination in the United States during the 1960's.


Daily Question;
Describe a time when you felt left out of a group or isolated.

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Chapter 21 Section 1: Taking on Segregation
-Emmett Till Clip
- Little Rock 9 Clip
Demonstration Signs Against Racism

May 9, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the the JFK assassination.
I can summarize the Great Society of LBJ.


Daily Question:
What were five suspicious things that surrounded the JFK assassination? What to you believe happened to JFK?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event from CNN- Benham Brothers on HGTV
 http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/09/showbiz/benham-brothers-hgtv/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Crash Course in US History # 40- The 1960's -
On the back sheet on of the yellow packet write 15 facts from the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkXFb1sMa38&index=43&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s

Chapter 20 Section 2 &3: The New Frontier Notes from textbook or PowerPoint on blog

May 7, 2014

Learning Target:
I can explain how JFK was assassinated.
I can summarize two different conspiracies of the JFK assassination.

Daily Question:
Tell me everything you know about of JFK assassination.

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Lecture on JFK Assassination
Zuburder Film
Diagram of Daily Plaza

May 5, 2014

Learning Targets:
I can identify the key groups in the Bay of Pigs incident.
I can describe what happened in the Cuban Missile Crisis.


Daily Question: 
How do you think a President should respond when another country is aggressive towards us? Why?


Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
JFK and his Women
PowerPoint and Lecture with Guided Notes on the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Cuban Missile Crisis
http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/cuban-missile-crisis/videos/cuban-missile-crisis
JFK Speech on Cuban Missile Crisis Video
Interview with Khrushchev - The Soviet Perspective on the Cuban Missile Crisis Video
Pair Share Summary of Cuban Missile Crisis
Gilligan's Island TV Analysis

May 1, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe examples of racial discrimination in America during the 1960's.
I can name the candidates in the 1960's election.
I can explain how TV played a role in the election of 1960.


Daily Question:
If you could ask the President one question what would if be and why?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Remember the Titian with Historical Evidence/ Summary
PowerPoint with Notes - 1960's

April 29, 2014

Learning Targets;
I can describe 9 examples of racial discrimination.
I can describe why  there was so much racism in the 1960's in America.


Daily Question:
Why was there so much racism in America during the 1960's?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Bubble Graph of the 1960's Overview
Remember the Titian Movie with Notes

April 25, 2014

Learning Target: 
I can demonstrate my knowledge of the 1950's.


Daily Question: 
Take 5 minutes to review your pink packet

Agenda 
No Current Event today 
Review
Collect Packet of the 1950's
Running Timeline
Remember the Titans Movie with Notes

April 23, 2014

Learning Target
I can describe the culture of the 1950s
I can explain why the culture of the 1950's developed


Daily Question:
What is the best memory from your childhood?


Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
America Story of Us: Section 3 &4
Finish Pink 1950's Packet
Collage of USSR vs. USA

Packet Due Friday!!! Exam Friday!!!!

April 21, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the Red Scare

Daily Question:
What fears do the American Public have today?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
America Story of US - Section 1 &2
Running Timeline - Cold War
Lecture on Red Scare - Fill in guided notes

April 17, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe three  aspects of 1950's culture.
I can describe the Baby Boom.
I can recognize the importance of TV in the 1950's.

Daily Question: 
In your later life do you want a family? Do you want kids? How many kids? Why or why not?

Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
Running Timeline
1950's Famous Stars Guessing Game
TV Episode Analysis- I love Lucy
Lecture on 1950's Baby Boom to White Flight
The Story of Us: Superpowers Movie Questions - Roads & Highways to Cars and Suburbs

April 15, 2014

Learning Targets:
I can describe the differences between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
I can describe the Cold War.
I can summarize the Berlin Airlift.

Daily Question: 
What was the best part of  your Spring Break?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Running Timeline
Section 1 of the 1950's PowerPoint
Berlin Movie Clip
Finish Section 1 from Text

April 4, 2014

Learning Target
I can demonstrate my knowledge of WWII.

Daily Question:
Review  your blue WWII packet- Write 10 facts  you did not know before this unit.

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Turn in Blue WWII Packet
WWII Exam
Don't forget to vote in Student Government Elections

HAPPY SPRING BREAK 

April 2, 2014

Learning Target:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of WWII.
I can annotate a primary document.


Daily Question:
What was the most important thing that happened in WWII? Why?


Agenda
Daily Question
Election Video -Current Event
True/False Review
Primary Document on Atomic Bomb
Go Big or Go Home Review Game
Finish Packet -Review Matching


WWII Packet Due Next Class-TEST ON FRIDAY!!!

March 31, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe how the United States handled WWII at home.
I can describe the Internment Camps of the Japanese Americans during WWII.

Daily Question:
How should we deal with spies and people who commit treason against the United States?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event - Video Announcements
Chapter 17 Section 4 Lecture
Japanese Internment Camp Video
Review Questions at back of Packet

Packet and Test FRIDAY!!!!

March 27, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the use of the Atomic Bomb

Daily Question:
When do you think the use of atomic bombs is appropriate?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
WWII PowerPoint Chapter 17 Section 4
The Story of Us: WWII Movie Clip
Review of Terms Activity

March 25, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the D-Day invasion
I can describe the death of Hitler and FDR.

Daily Question
Explain how WWII would change America?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Lecture on Chapter 17 Section 2 Part II
Video Clip on D-Day Invasion
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day/videos/dday-invasion
Battle of the Bulge
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge
Hitlers Plan for the United States Video
Audio Clip of Hitlers Death
http://www.history.com/speeches/reports-of-adolf-hitlers-death#reports-of-adolf-hitlers-death
Letter Home Activity in Packet

March 21, 2014

Learning Target:
I can use a computer and map to explain WWII.

Daily Question:
Who is the kindest person you know at Timpview? Why are they so kind?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Computer Internet Search
Lecture on Chapter 17

March 20. 2014

Learning Target:
I can look through 4 different WWII books to gather ideas and expand knowledge.
I can use the internet to describe aspect of WWII.

Daily Question: 
How should America respond to attack such as Pearl Harbor?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Book Activity
Short Lecture -Chapter 17 Section 1
Computer Search Activity

March 18, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the attack on Pearl Harbor
I can summarize how America got ready to involved in the War.


Daily Question:
Tell me everything you know about the attack on Pearl Harbor

Agenda 
Current Event
WWII Book Activity
WWII Leaders: Pull up
Chapter 16: Section 4
Pearl Harbor Video

March 12, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the Holocaust in Europe during WWII.

Daily Question:
Describe what you know about the Jewish Holocaust in WWII.


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Video of Holocaust Survivor
Chapter 16 Section 3 PowerPoint
Life is Beautiful -Movie Notes

Learning Target:
I can explain how war started in Europe between Germany and England.
I can demonstrate my knowledge of WWII Powers.

Daily Question:
How do you stop a friend or family member who wants/demands to much?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Group Poster of Countries
Chapter 16 Section 2: War in Europe
Life is Beautiful Movie with Notes

March 6, 2014

Learning Target:
I can explain how Hitler took over power in Germany
I can how the explain how Japan took control in Manchuria program.
I can explain how Spain's Civil War played into WWII.
I can explain how the United States responded to the War in Europe.


Daily Question:
Tell me everything you know about Germany during WWII.

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Leaders during WWII Activity Pop Up Cards
WWII Section 1 -Finish Lecture and Notes
Movie Clips

March 3, 2014

Learning Targets:
I can identify three major Axis power leaders from WWII.
I can link the correct dictator to the country he would lead.


Daily Question:
What makes someone a "DANGEROUS" leader?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Events
Photo Thoughts of WWII
Chapter 16 Section 1 of Packet- Dictators
Hitler's Rise to Power Video Clip

February 27, 2014

Learning Target:
I can give a summary of the New Deal.
I can explain the effects of the Great Depression in a 1-2-3 chart.

Daily Question:
How do  you think we should fix a poor/ weak economy?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Crash Course in US History: New Deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMq9Ek6jnA
15 Facts from Video on the New Deal
Finish 1-2-3 Chart on Great Depression

Career Day Schedule

Career Day Schedule – Thursday, February 27 – Three Sessions

Period 2                                 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.                   60 minutes

                                                Tickets Delivered

Period 4                                 8:37 – 9:37 a.m.                   60 minutes

                                                Give out tickets 4th period students

First Presentation                9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

10 minute passing time for students to change rooms

Second Presentation           10:25 – 10:55 a.m.             

10 minute passing time for students to change rooms

Third Presentation               11:05 – 11:35 a.m.

Period 6                                 11:42 – 12:40 a.m.              58 minutes

Lunch                                     12:40 – 1:15 p.m.               35 minutes

Period 8                                 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.                  60 minutes

February 25, 2014

Learning Target:
I can explain the Great Depression using a 1-2-3 chart


Daily Question:
Compare and Contrast the 1920's and the 1930's


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Watch Great Depression Video
http://www.history.com/topics/great-depression

1-2-3 Chart  of Great Depression in groups of 2 on the large sheets of white paper- you may use the computers, your phones or any of the books to find additional information. 
Part 1- Causes of the Great Depression-  In a minimum of one paragraph explain the causes of the Great Depression and 3 Visual Illustrations
Part 2 - The Event- In at least one paragraph explain how people lived, daily life, use at least 3 pieces of evidence in your paragraph. Such as shanty towns, bank rushes, soup lines etc. Also 3 visual Illustrations for this section
Part 3- The Effects of the Great Depression-  In one paragraph explain the following: How did it change America long term? What programs do we still have today? How would it effect us going into WWII? Use specific evidence for the names of the programs that were developed. Also have 3 visual illustrations for this section

Due at the end of Class

Feb 21, 2014

Learning Target: 
I can describe life and culture in the 1930's
I can give three examples of government programs that were made to help get America out of the Great Depression.


Daily Question:
How did the 1920's lead to the Great Depression?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Events
Cinderella Man Movie Clip
New Deal Programs Poster

February 19, 2014

Learning Targets:
I can describe how the Great Depression started.



Daily Question:
Do you think it possible to someone have to much wealth? Why or Why Not?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Lesson from the Great Depression that are Relevant today Article -10 annotations
Lesson 1 from Packet
Sections 1 &2 from the "The Story of Us"

February 14, 2014

Learning Target:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of the 1920's

Daily Question
Write a summary of the 1920's, using as many of the vocabulary words as possible.


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Crash Course in US History Review - 10 facts
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfOR1XCMf7A&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s
Turn in 1920's Packet
1920 Test

February 12, 2014

Learning Target: 
I can describe the Harlem Renaissance in the United States.
I can identify three African Americans who helped form African American culture.
I can explain how Jazz was different from other music at the time.


Daily Question: 
Who do you think is the most influential/important African- American in United States history? Why?


Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Name that Tune Jazz Songs-
1- 3 http://historyoftheharlemrenaissance.weebly.com/musicians.html
4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBvjPiZ1t6o&feature=kp
5- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDQpZT3GhDg&feature=kp
6- http://www.allmusic.com/artist/earl-hines-mn0000455522/songs
Guided Lecture Notes Section 40 Harlem Renaissance
Finish Al Capone Video Clip from America the Story of Us
Unit Review - 1920's Key Terms

Feb 10, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe how the role of women changed in the 1920's
I can identity key writers and actors of the 1920's

Daily Question:
What is your favorite book? Why?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Lecture on Changing Family
Slang Game
Book notes on Section 3 - pairs of two
Al Capone- Prohibition Video Notes on Last page packet

Feb 6, 2014

Learning Targets:
I can give examples of how the public attitude changed in the 1920's.
I can identify what Prohibition was in United States History.
I can identify who people tried to get around prohibition with Speakeasies.

Daily Question: 
Do you think we should legalize Marijuana? Why or why not?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Speakeasy Activity
Section 1 -Before Activity
Durning Activity -Activity 2 & 3
Lecture on 1920's Packet - Sections 1 & 2
Activity 4 - Crimes, Slums and Sanitation

Feb 4, 2014

Learning Target:
I can identify how the airplane and automobile changed America in the 1920's.
I can explain what and how "Credit" will push the mood of the 1920's
I can identify what is  Prohibition.

Daily Question:
How does Credit work? What are some good and bad aspect of using Credit?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Section 3 Lecture - Fill in Notes for Section 3
Movie Clip on Prohibition
Primary Document on Prohibition in Yellow Packet

January 31, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the Harding Administration.
I can describe the problem with the Dawes Plan

Daily Question:
How do you react when a friend or family member does not pay you back money that you have loaned them? How do you respond? Have you ever been on either side of a situation like this?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Review of the 1920's
President Harding as a President Clip
Section 2 - 1920's
Demonstration of Dawes Plan
America Story of US Video Clip  -Section 2&3

January 29, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the struggles that happen in America after WWI.


Daily Question: 
What are some good and bad things that happened because of WWI?

Agenda 
Pick up new Packet for 1920's by the door
Turn in Nursery Rhyme of WW1
KWL Graph (pink paper-staple it to the back of packet)
Section 1 of the 1920's Packet-Lecture with PowerPoint
The Story of US Movie Clip - Section 1

January 27, 2014

Learning Target:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of WWI.


Daily Question:
Write 10 facts about WWI from your memory. Explain the facts on your orange sheet.

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Events
WWI Review
WWI Test ( MOST OF THE PERIOD)
Sign Poster for Amy Gill
Start the 1920's: WKL

January 23, 2014

Learning Target:
I can identify how the flu would effect the world after WWI.
I can explain the goals of President Wilson's 14 points.
I can show why America did not join the League of Nations.


Daily Question:
What is a great idea that has never happened?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
WW 1: PowerPoint Section 3-4
Finish Crossword

January 21, 2014

Learning Target: 
I can explain what rationing is and why it was used.
I can describe how the government got involved in the private economy.
I can give example of anti-immigrant sentiments in the United States.


Daily Question: 
In what could we do as a country and a school to include more immigrant and minority groups?


Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
WWI Section 3
Rationing Activity within Families

January 16, 2014

Learning Target:
I can explain the how America helped in WWI.
I can identify the total loses of life on Europe and American in WWI.


Daily Question:
Who do  you think is the most heroic person you have ever met or read about?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Finish Section 2 Lecture with Notes on WWI
Rationing Activity

Family Groups for Rationing Activity

Family 1
Alex- Dad
Kali - Mom
Bronson- Son
Julia- Daughter

Family Group 2
Kristen -Mom
Corton -Dad
Michelle- Daughter
Whitney- Daughter


Family Group 3
Lupe- Dad
Holly - Mom
Yukia - Daughter
Bon -Daughter
Clara- Mother in Law/Grandma

Family Group 4
Simon
Malynn
Igor
Hyrum
Danue

Family Group 5
Bon - Mom
Diane -Daughter
Elizabeth -Daughter
Andrew- son

Family Group 6
Brock- Dad
Lindsay - Mom
Naomi
Jay
Hana

Family Group 7
Aaron -Dad
Emily- Mom
Scott -Son
Ethan -Son

Family 8
Scott
Clarissa
Jae
Adam

January 14, 2013

Learning Target 
I can describe the trenches in World War 1.
I can describe the way that the United States raised an Army.

Daily Question 
What do you think would be the best and worst thing about being in the trenches?


Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Vimny Ridge Primary Document  - 10 annotations- finish reading story
Horrible Histories- Trenches in Europe Video Clip
PowerPoint on WWI= Section 2
Propaganda Worksheet in packet

January 9-10, 2014

Learning Targets:
I can describe the conditions in the Trenches during WWI.
I can explain why the United States got involved int WWI so much later than all the other countries.


Daily Question: 
What do you think would bring the United States into another World War? What would happen in that type of war now?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
WWI PowerPoint with Notes - Finish Section 1
Luistania Video Clip from History Channel
Primary Document- Trenches at Vimny Ridge - 20 annotations
Trench Warfare Simulation Activity

January 8, 2014

Learning Targets: 
I can identify the reasons that WWI started in Europe.
I can describe the conditions during WWI in the trenches.
I can explain why the United States got involved in WWI.

Daily Question: 
Tell me everything you know about WWI.

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
PowerPoint Lecture Section 1 on WWI
Causes of WWI- http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/videos#causes-of-world-war-i
Lusitania Sinking -  http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/videos#u-boats-sink-the-lusitania-in-1915
 World War One Video Game http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/hq/trenchwarfare_large.shtml

January 6, 2014

Learning Target:
I can identify the Presidents of Gilded Age.
I can recognize the key events for the Presidents of the Gilded Age.

Daily Question
What did you do over winter break?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event- Cold Freeze in the Mid West
Forgotten Presidents Worksheet wit Movie Clip  - Five Facts for each
Presidents shorting Activity