World War I
December 13 and 16
The Judiciary Committee of the United States House of Representatives voted 23-17 Friday morning, December 13th, to introduce two separate Articles of Impeachment against President Trump. Article 1 is for "Abuse of Power" and Article 2 is for "High Crimes and Misdemeanors". The entire House of Representatives will vote to impeach the President on these Articles on Wednesday. All 23 Democrats voted "yes" on the Articles, and all 17 Republicans voted "no." This indicates that the Articles of Impeachment are likely to pass the House on Wednesday. This would set up a trial in the Senate on whether to convict the President and remove him from office. It would require a super-majority of Senators to vote to convict in order to remove the President from office. Because their are 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats, this is very unlikely to happen. Assuming that President Trump does get impeached by the House but not removed from office, he will become the third President to be impeached. (None have ever been removed from office). But he will be the first President to ever be impeached while seeking reelection.
Journal #41
What message does impeachment without removal from office send? Does it show the President can be held accountable for violating the Constitution, or that the President can do whatever whatever he or she wants and not face consequences?
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The Democrats have now introduced Articles based on sworn testimony that President Trump sought foreign interference in the 2020 election, yet he is still going to be in the campaign. Can the 2020 election be a fair one?
Assignment: Submit Journals #38-41 and WWI Time Capsule
Take the District Assessment
Study for the Final Exam next period
The Judiciary Committee of the United States House of Representatives voted 23-17 Friday morning, December 13th, to introduce two separate Articles of Impeachment against President Trump. Article 1 is for "Abuse of Power" and Article 2 is for "High Crimes and Misdemeanors". The entire House of Representatives will vote to impeach the President on these Articles on Wednesday. All 23 Democrats voted "yes" on the Articles, and all 17 Republicans voted "no." This indicates that the Articles of Impeachment are likely to pass the House on Wednesday. This would set up a trial in the Senate on whether to convict the President and remove him from office. It would require a super-majority of Senators to vote to convict in order to remove the President from office. Because their are 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats, this is very unlikely to happen. Assuming that President Trump does get impeached by the House but not removed from office, he will become the third President to be impeached. (None have ever been removed from office). But he will be the first President to ever be impeached while seeking reelection.
Journal #41
What message does impeachment without removal from office send? Does it show the President can be held accountable for violating the Constitution, or that the President can do whatever whatever he or she wants and not face consequences?
Or
The Democrats have now introduced Articles based on sworn testimony that President Trump sought foreign interference in the 2020 election, yet he is still going to be in the campaign. Can the 2020 election be a fair one?
Assignment: Submit Journals #38-41 and WWI Time Capsule
Take the District Assessment
Study for the Final Exam next period
December 11 and 12 The League of Nations was established following World War I, but the United States Congress and President Harding (elected in 1920) refused to join. Without the U.S., the League of Nations proved ineffective at preventing the rise of totalitarian dictators in Europe and the beginning of World War II. Eventually the U.S. joined the new United Nations after WWII in 1945, but that decision is still controversial among many people. Journal #40 Should the United States participate in the United Nations? Why or why not? Explain. |
December 9 and 10
Please view the comments on Turnitin.com for feedback about the Legacy of Imperialism Project!
We learned that nationalism was one of the causes of World War I. Our textbook says nationalism is “pride and deep devotion to one’s nation.” Leading up to WWI, those from certain areas felt they were superior to those from others, and this made people more willing to fight over disagreements. But nationalism doesn't necessarily have to be seen as a bad thing. It can be a uniting factor, motivating people within a country to get along and work to accomplish goals that would improve the country.
Journal #39
Do you think that nationalism today is more of a good thing, or a bad thing? Why? Explain.
Please view the comments on Turnitin.com for feedback about the Legacy of Imperialism Project!
We learned that nationalism was one of the causes of World War I. Our textbook says nationalism is “pride and deep devotion to one’s nation.” Leading up to WWI, those from certain areas felt they were superior to those from others, and this made people more willing to fight over disagreements. But nationalism doesn't necessarily have to be seen as a bad thing. It can be a uniting factor, motivating people within a country to get along and work to accomplish goals that would improve the country.
Journal #39
Do you think that nationalism today is more of a good thing, or a bad thing? Why? Explain.
December 5 and 6
In 1917, Germany resumed attacking American ships going to Europe as part of its blockade. In addition, the Zimmerman Telegram made it clear Germany was trying to get Mexico to join the Central Powers. In response to these developments, On April 7, 1917, the United States House of Representatives voted 373-50 to declare war on Germany and its allies and join WWI. One of the no votes was Jeanette Rankin of Montana, the first female member of Congress. She was called a traitor and bitterly criticized for her vote. Nevertheless, she took the time to respond to criticism and explain her position to her constituents.
Journal #38
If you were a member of Congress in April 1917, would you have voted in favor or against the resolution to declare war? Next, how would you explain your vote to your constituents? Explain!
In 1917, Germany resumed attacking American ships going to Europe as part of its blockade. In addition, the Zimmerman Telegram made it clear Germany was trying to get Mexico to join the Central Powers. In response to these developments, On April 7, 1917, the United States House of Representatives voted 373-50 to declare war on Germany and its allies and join WWI. One of the no votes was Jeanette Rankin of Montana, the first female member of Congress. She was called a traitor and bitterly criticized for her vote. Nevertheless, she took the time to respond to criticism and explain her position to her constituents.
Journal #38
If you were a member of Congress in April 1917, would you have voted in favor or against the resolution to declare war? Next, how would you explain your vote to your constituents? Explain!
Jeannette Rankin of Minnesota delivers the first speech by a woman in Congress on August 7, 1917. As a pacifist, she cast one of 30 votes against WWI.
She declared in this speech, “I want to stand by my country, but I cannot vote for war.” Even though 49 men also voted against the resolution, Rankin's vote got the most criticism. At a House hearing on woman's suffrage a few months later, a witness declared "Never was their a more eloquent confession of woman's inability to support the strains of a war council than that so pathetically made by Miss Rnakin in that moment of national crisis when in her agony she cried, 'I want to stand by my country, but I cannot vote for war.'" After 2 decades away from Congress, she was elected again in 1940. On December 8, 1941, the House of Representatives voted 388-1 to declare War on Japan. Rankin was the single vote against the Declaration of War on Japan. |
December 3 and 4
In our gallery walk, we learned about destructive technology such as submarines with torpedoes, chemical weapons, machine guns, blimps, airplanes, and bombs. Also we learned about life in the trenches, including boredom, lack of toilets or running water, body lice, other deadly diseases such as typhus, cholera, yellow fever and smallpox, constant wetness of trenches causing trench foot, trench rats eating human flesh and growing to the size of cats, and shell shock as a reaction to experiencing the destruction.
Journal #37
Which of these aspects of life for soldiers in World War I horrifies you the most? Why? Explain.
Assignment: World War I Time Capsule Group Project
Due December 12th (A-Day) and December 15th (B-Day)
In our gallery walk, we learned about destructive technology such as submarines with torpedoes, chemical weapons, machine guns, blimps, airplanes, and bombs. Also we learned about life in the trenches, including boredom, lack of toilets or running water, body lice, other deadly diseases such as typhus, cholera, yellow fever and smallpox, constant wetness of trenches causing trench foot, trench rats eating human flesh and growing to the size of cats, and shell shock as a reaction to experiencing the destruction.
Journal #37
Which of these aspects of life for soldiers in World War I horrifies you the most? Why? Explain.
Assignment: World War I Time Capsule Group Project
Due December 12th (A-Day) and December 15th (B-Day)
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November 22 and December 2
Journal #36
What are causes (if any) that would motivate you to be willing to go to war and fight for? Explain. Were the justifications countries had for fighting World War I enough to convince you to join the fight? Why or why not?
Assignment: Realities of World War I Gallery Walk and worksheet
Journal #36
What are causes (if any) that would motivate you to be willing to go to war and fight for? Explain. Were the justifications countries had for fighting World War I enough to convince you to join the fight? Why or why not?
Assignment: Realities of World War I Gallery Walk and worksheet
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November 20 and 21
Journal #35 Should you always help your friend, no matter what he or she does? Is maintaining your own morals or maintaining a friendship more important to you? What might be long-term consequences of refusing to support your friend? Assignment: Complete the M.A.I.N. causes of WWI notes and Map
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November 18 and 19
Journal #34
Sometimes when historians look back at the early 20th century, they point to the alliance system in Europe as being one of the causes of the First World War.
Why might a country wish to enter into an alliance with another country? Explain, what are some benefits of entering into an alliance? What are some dangers?
Assignment: Read Chapter 20 pages 297-317 and complete the Chapter 20 worksheet
Journal #34
Sometimes when historians look back at the early 20th century, they point to the alliance system in Europe as being one of the causes of the First World War.
Why might a country wish to enter into an alliance with another country? Explain, what are some benefits of entering into an alliance? What are some dangers?
Assignment: Read Chapter 20 pages 297-317 and complete the Chapter 20 worksheet
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Imperialism
November 14 and 15
Journal #33
Think about imperialism in your region. Which of our motivations that led to imperialism was the greatest in your region? What is your evidence of this? Explain!
Assignment: Submit project to Turnitin.com before 11PM Sunday night!
Journal #33
Think about imperialism in your region. Which of our motivations that led to imperialism was the greatest in your region? What is your evidence of this? Explain!
Assignment: Submit project to Turnitin.com before 11PM Sunday night!
November 12 and 13
Journal #32
Looking at the graph, which of the three countries do you think received the best deal out of this triangle trade? The worst? Why?
Assignment: Work on the Legacy of Imperialism Project, due to Turnitin.com on Sunday/Monday night!
Journal #32
Looking at the graph, which of the three countries do you think received the best deal out of this triangle trade? The worst? Why?
Assignment: Work on the Legacy of Imperialism Project, due to Turnitin.com on Sunday/Monday night!
November 7 and 8
Journal #31 In the 1800s, wealthy Americans moved to the Kingdom of Hawaii and built very successful sugar plantations. These businessmen took advantage of Hawaii's favorable climate to grow massive amounts of sugar. This sugar could be imported to the United States duty-free (no taxes) because of the 1875 Reciprocity Agreement between The United States and the Kingdom of Hawaii. Hawaii's economy thrived and Hawaii became a wealthy place, however very dependent on the sugar industry. In 1890, the United States Congress passed the McKinley Tariff Act which began taxing Hawaiian sugar at 50%. This crippled Hawaii's sugar industry and left many Hawaiians living in poverty. Around the same time, the King of Hawaii Kalākaua was given an ultimatum. Americans threatened to remove him from power or kill him if he did not agree to sign the "Bayonet Constitution," (given this nickname because it was signed against the King's will.) This constitution removed the King from having any real power and ensured that wealthy American land-owners would be in control of the Kingdom. In 1891, King Kalakua died and Queen Liliuokalani became the monarch on Hawaii. She succeeded in restoring some power to the monarchy with favorable Hawaiian Supreme Court decisions which forced anti-Monarch elements in power to resign. Next, Queen Liliuokalni traveled around the islands on horseback speaking with the locals about what actions she should take to improve the economy and bring prosperity back to Hawaii. She considered instituting a lottery, legalizing the production opium, and convincing the Hawaiian legislature to pass a new Constitution that would reestablish control of the Monarch. Journal #31 If you were Queen Liliuokalani, what actions would you pursue to try and bring some wealth back to Hawaii and help your people? Would you attempt to establish a Hawaiian lottery, legalize drug production, or pass a new Constitution to restore your power? Explain. What might be positive or negative consequences to taking this action? |
November 5 and 6
Journal #30 Why does the man labeled "England" have so many hands, and what is the hand over Egypt doing? How do you think the illustrator felt about imperialism? Why? Assignment: Register for Turnitin.com and begin the Legacy of Imperialism Project
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November 1 and 4
Journal # 29
What does this photograph suggest about what happens to people conquered or colonized during the Imperial era? What benefits and disadvantages might the foreign rulers bring?
Assignment: E.M.P.I.R.E. Gallery Walk and worksheet
Journal # 29
What does this photograph suggest about what happens to people conquered or colonized during the Imperial era? What benefits and disadvantages might the foreign rulers bring?
Assignment: E.M.P.I.R.E. Gallery Walk and worksheet
E.M.P.I.R.E. Motives for Imperialism Information | |
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Photograph from 1888 outside of a gold mine in South Africa
October 30 and 31
Journal #28
What do the maps below suggest happened to Africa in the years between 1880 and 1913? How do you think this will change life for Africans?
Assignment: In Class: Experience the Scramble for Africa through our competition to rearrange the classroom. Then participate in the "three corners" activity about Western nations' justifications for Imperialism.
Assignments: Complete Imperialism Justification Worksheet
Read background essay "What was the Driving Force Behind European Imperialism in Africa" and complete the worksheet about the reading. Then complete and discuss the reverse side of the handout, "Is Imperialism Ever Justified," explaining your rationale for each decision in complete sentences (on a separate piece of paper if necessary).
Journal #28
What do the maps below suggest happened to Africa in the years between 1880 and 1913? How do you think this will change life for Africans?
Assignment: In Class: Experience the Scramble for Africa through our competition to rearrange the classroom. Then participate in the "three corners" activity about Western nations' justifications for Imperialism.
Assignments: Complete Imperialism Justification Worksheet
Read background essay "What was the Driving Force Behind European Imperialism in Africa" and complete the worksheet about the reading. Then complete and discuss the reverse side of the handout, "Is Imperialism Ever Justified," explaining your rationale for each decision in complete sentences (on a separate piece of paper if necessary).
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Industrial Revolution
October 28 and 29
Journal #27
Read this article and this article about autonomous vehicles currently being tested in California.
Autonomous vehicles are here! Should the California Department of Motor Vehicles allow a self-driving car to share the road with you as you drive? What are some benefits of this technology? What about some negative effects?
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #7.
Take the Industrial Revolution Unit Test
Journal #27
Read this article and this article about autonomous vehicles currently being tested in California.
Autonomous vehicles are here! Should the California Department of Motor Vehicles allow a self-driving car to share the road with you as you drive? What are some benefits of this technology? What about some negative effects?
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #7.
Take the Industrial Revolution Unit Test
October 24 and 25
Journal #26
In the United States and throughout the world, businesses cannot simply operate however they want. There are laws and regulations that govern them. Think, what are two ways that the government regulates (or controls) industry and business? What might happen if the government decided not to regulate businesses in that way?
Assignments:
1. Play the Rock, Paper, Scissors Capitalism Game
2. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions. This will be submitted with Portfolio #5 due Monday/Tuesday:
3. Read Capitalism vs. Socialism vs. Communism
4. Review Study Guide for Test on Monday/Tuesday
5. Finish all portfolio work, due Monday/Tuesday
Journal #26
In the United States and throughout the world, businesses cannot simply operate however they want. There are laws and regulations that govern them. Think, what are two ways that the government regulates (or controls) industry and business? What might happen if the government decided not to regulate businesses in that way?
Assignments:
1. Play the Rock, Paper, Scissors Capitalism Game
2. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions. This will be submitted with Portfolio #5 due Monday/Tuesday:
- How did you feel at the start of the game?
- How did you feel when you ran out of candy and had to sit down?
- What tactics could you have used to get back into the game? If the candy was money instead, would this have been breaking any laws?
- Was the game fair?
- What could Mr. Cooper have done to make it fair? Should he have done this?
3. Read Capitalism vs. Socialism vs. Communism
4. Review Study Guide for Test on Monday/Tuesday
5. Finish all portfolio work, due Monday/Tuesday
Capitalism vs. Socialism vs. Communism Handout | |
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October 22 and 23
Journal #25 Until the Child Labor Act was passed in the U.S. in 1916, more than 2 million children younger than 15 worked dangerous industrial jobs. Imagine that the year is 1830. You are a 15-year old living in Manchester, England. You work full time in a coal mine helping your parents to support your family. The working conditions are very similar to the description of the coal mine in our packet "Two Women Miners." Would you attempt to improve the conditions in the mine, or would you continue to work despite the danger and unhealthy conditions? If you would attempt to improve the conditions, how? If you would continue to work, why? (Would you be interested in risking your job to try to organize a worker's union? What issues would you demand be improved? Would you run away and attempt to go to school? Explain.) Activity: Assembly Line Simulation 1. Read the Assembly Line Handout 2. Draw a full picture of a person (doll) using as much detail as possible. The doll must have a design/logo on both the pants and shirt, and should include shoes, belt, hair, etc. 3. Vote on the two best drawings. 4. Participate in the Assembly Line Simulation Activity. You are assigned a station on the assembly line. At your station, create (draw) your part of the doll quickly and efficiently, then hand the doll on to the next station. 5. Assignment: Create the Assembly Line Matrix on your own piece of lined paper. This is due with Portfolio #7 on Monday/Tuesday. |
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October 18 and 21
Journal #24
In what ways did the Industrial Revolution change life for those living in the early 1800s? Do you think that these changes made life better or worse? Why? Explain. (Hint - use the notes on your worksheets for help!)
Assignment:
Create 16 Vocabulary Squares for the 16 vocab terms in Chapter 16 (pg. 239) and Chapter 17 (pg. 251). Fold a piece of computer paper into eighths (hot dog style once, hamburger style twice). Write the vocab term at the top, draw a picture that depicts the meaning of the term in the center, and define the term by writing its definition (in your own words) beneath the picture.
Journal #24
In what ways did the Industrial Revolution change life for those living in the early 1800s? Do you think that these changes made life better or worse? Why? Explain. (Hint - use the notes on your worksheets for help!)
Assignment:
Create 16 Vocabulary Squares for the 16 vocab terms in Chapter 16 (pg. 239) and Chapter 17 (pg. 251). Fold a piece of computer paper into eighths (hot dog style once, hamburger style twice). Write the vocab term at the top, draw a picture that depicts the meaning of the term in the center, and define the term by writing its definition (in your own words) beneath the picture.
October 16 and 17
Journal #23
What do you think is the greatest invention of all time? Why? Did the invention you chose change the way people live their lives? Explain!
Assignment: 1. Finish Industrialization notes.
2. Complete the Industrialization Packet
Journal #23
What do you think is the greatest invention of all time? Why? Did the invention you chose change the way people live their lives? Explain!
Assignment: 1. Finish Industrialization notes.
2. Complete the Industrialization Packet
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October 14 and 15
Journal #22 If you or your family moved from a rural (country) house into an urban city, how do you think your life would change? (Think about how the type of available jobs might change, how you would get around, get your food, what the living conditions would be like, etc.) Assignment: Follow the Into To Industrial Revolution Presentation and work on the Industrial Revolution Notes Worksheet using Ch. 16 and 17 of the textbook. |
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September 26 and 27
Journal #21
Should the President be impeached? Why or why not? Explain.
Assignment: Submit Journals #18-21 and Revolution Presentation Notes
Journal #21
Should the President be impeached? Why or why not? Explain.
Assignment: Submit Journals #18-21 and Revolution Presentation Notes
Revolutions
Impeachment | |
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September 24 and 25
Journal #20 (#21 for B-Day)
Who is one person who impacted your assigned revolution? What actions did this person commit that changed the course of history during your revolution?
Was this person a likely candidate to change history, or did they seem inconsequential before unexpectedly taking this action? Why? Explain.
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If you were a successful revolutionary tasked with remaking your country, what values and goals would you want to promote or implement? Why? Explain.
Assignment: Submit Revolution Research Worksheet to Mr. Cooper when it is your turn to present. On a separate piece of paper, write the title of each presentation and 5 notes on interesting aspects of each Revolution.
Journal #20 (#21 for B-Day)
Who is one person who impacted your assigned revolution? What actions did this person commit that changed the course of history during your revolution?
Was this person a likely candidate to change history, or did they seem inconsequential before unexpectedly taking this action? Why? Explain.
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If you were a successful revolutionary tasked with remaking your country, what values and goals would you want to promote or implement? Why? Explain.
Assignment: Submit Revolution Research Worksheet to Mr. Cooper when it is your turn to present. On a separate piece of paper, write the title of each presentation and 5 notes on interesting aspects of each Revolution.
September 20 and 23
Journal #19
Consider the causes of your assigned revolution from the incubation stage. Which factor provided citizens with the greatest motivation to join the revolutionary movement? Why? Explain.
Assignment: Finish the Revolution Research worksheet and create the presentation (due next class)
Journal #19
Consider the causes of your assigned revolution from the incubation stage. Which factor provided citizens with the greatest motivation to join the revolutionary movement? Why? Explain.
Assignment: Finish the Revolution Research worksheet and create the presentation (due next class)
September 18 and 19
Journal #18
Look at these paintings of Napoleon Bonaparte by Jacques-Louis David. What stands out to you about them? Why do you think the artist painted Napoleon in this way? Explain.
Journal #18
Look at these paintings of Napoleon Bonaparte by Jacques-Louis David. What stands out to you about them? Why do you think the artist painted Napoleon in this way? Explain.
September 16 and 17
Journal #17 If you were a member of the Third Estate living in Paris on July 14, 1789, would you have taken part in the Storming of the Bastille? Why or why not? What, if anything, would lead you to take part in a violent revolution? Explain in at least 5 sentences. Assignment: Submit Portfolio #5 Revolution Project. Each member of the group will complete the Revolution Research Worksheet. Together you will create your presentation on your assigned revolution. The New York Times has info and links to useful websites to aid in your research: learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/revolt-comparing-historical-revolutions/?mcubz=3 |
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September 12 and 13
Journal #16 Out of all of the factors of the "incubation" phase, which do you feel provided the greatest motivation for French citizens to begin supporting and participating in the revolution? Why? Explain. (Think about how the Old Regime's Estate System which denied political power to the Third Estate, the Enlightenment philosophies in favor of personal liberties, the political weakness of King Louis XVI, and the cost of wars and lavish spending which resulted in high taxes.) Assignment: Complete the French Revolution Case Study (due next class) Begin working on the Revolution Presentation Project (due Sep 24th and 25th) |
Revolution Research Worksheet (Outline for Presentation) worth 20 pts | |
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September 10 and 11
Journal #15
If you felt strongly that the government was unjust, what could you do to try and change the government? Explain.
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Today is the 18 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. What is the value of remembering and commemorating the anniversary of this dark moment in history? What benefits might we get individually or collectively as a nation? Are there any potential negative effects of commemorating 9/11? Explain.
Assignment: View the Anatomy of a Revolution Presentation and complete the Guided Notes worksheet. Begin working on the French Revolution Case Study
Journal #15
If you felt strongly that the government was unjust, what could you do to try and change the government? Explain.
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Today is the 18 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. What is the value of remembering and commemorating the anniversary of this dark moment in history? What benefits might we get individually or collectively as a nation? Are there any potential negative effects of commemorating 9/11? Explain.
Assignment: View the Anatomy of a Revolution Presentation and complete the Guided Notes worksheet. Begin working on the French Revolution Case Study
Anatomy of A Revolution Presentation | |
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World in 1750
September 6 and 9
Articles like this and this discuss the controversy surrounding the traditional U.S. Federal Holiday of Columbus Day. Many states have replaced it with an "Indigenous People's Day" and while in California it is still recognized as a federal holiday, most school districts like ours no longer get it off. (Most districts have replaced it with Cesar Chavez Day, honoring the founder of the United Farm Worker's Union)
Journal #14
Do you feel Columbus Day should be a federal holiday? Why or why not?
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #4
Take World in 1750 Unit Test
Articles like this and this discuss the controversy surrounding the traditional U.S. Federal Holiday of Columbus Day. Many states have replaced it with an "Indigenous People's Day" and while in California it is still recognized as a federal holiday, most school districts like ours no longer get it off. (Most districts have replaced it with Cesar Chavez Day, honoring the founder of the United Farm Worker's Union)
Journal #14
Do you feel Columbus Day should be a federal holiday? Why or why not?
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #4
Take World in 1750 Unit Test
September 4 and 5
Journal #13
Enlightenment philosophers thought a lot about the responsibilities of individuals and governments toward each other. What are two responsibilities you feel you have as a citizen? What is one responsibility of the government? Explain why you feel these are responsibilities of citizens and the government.
Assignment: Participate in the Socratic Seminar and complete the socratic seminar worksheet. Portfolio #4 (packet) due next class. Study for the exam next class.
Directions for the Socratic Seminar: In your assigned group of 3, decide which person in your group is going to start in the middle of the Socratic Seminar. (If you can't decide, I will for you!) The other 2 students keep a tally of every time their group mate speaks in the center, filling out the worksheet for the comment. When it is time to switch who is in the center, the group mates on the outside of the circle keep the tally and complete the comments section of the worksheet for their group mate who is now in the center.
Journal #13
Enlightenment philosophers thought a lot about the responsibilities of individuals and governments toward each other. What are two responsibilities you feel you have as a citizen? What is one responsibility of the government? Explain why you feel these are responsibilities of citizens and the government.
Assignment: Participate in the Socratic Seminar and complete the socratic seminar worksheet. Portfolio #4 (packet) due next class. Study for the exam next class.
Directions for the Socratic Seminar: In your assigned group of 3, decide which person in your group is going to start in the middle of the Socratic Seminar. (If you can't decide, I will for you!) The other 2 students keep a tally of every time their group mate speaks in the center, filling out the worksheet for the comment. When it is time to switch who is in the center, the group mates on the outside of the circle keep the tally and complete the comments section of the worksheet for their group mate who is now in the center.
August 30 and September 3
Journal #12
Enlightenment thinkers such as Rene Descartes, John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire questioned everything, and ended up changing Europe with their ideas.
In the spirit of the Enlightenment thinkers, what are some ideas you have to change Freedom High School? Why would you make these changes? Explain.
Assignment: Complete the preparation worksheet for the Socratic Seminar. When finished, complete the Reading Response Questions from Chapters 13 and 14.
Journal #12
Enlightenment thinkers such as Rene Descartes, John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire questioned everything, and ended up changing Europe with their ideas.
In the spirit of the Enlightenment thinkers, what are some ideas you have to change Freedom High School? Why would you make these changes? Explain.
Assignment: Complete the preparation worksheet for the Socratic Seminar. When finished, complete the Reading Response Questions from Chapters 13 and 14.
Socratic Seminar Worksheets | |
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August 28 and 29
Journal #11 Would you sail into the unknown? What are the risks involved in embarking on a voyage into the unknown? What possible rewards might come from exploring the seas for new lands? Assignment: Finish the Map activity, including the back of map worksheet, and submit Portfolio #3. Read chapters 13 and 14 of the textbook (pg. 179-215) and complete the Ch. 13 and 14 Reading Response Questions in complete sentences. |
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Chapter 13 and 14 Reading Response Questions | |
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Back of Map questions | |
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August 26 and 27
Journal #10
Which of our 9 European Thinkers from our activity do you feel has the greatest impact on the world today? Why? Explain how this thinker's ideas or achievements continue to affect the lives of people in 2019.
Assignment:
Map Activity - Follow directions of the Presentation (link to download it below) to label, color, and answer questions on back of the world map distributed in class.
Portfolio #3 due next class
Journal #10
Which of our 9 European Thinkers from our activity do you feel has the greatest impact on the world today? Why? Explain how this thinker's ideas or achievements continue to affect the lives of people in 2019.
Assignment:
Map Activity - Follow directions of the Presentation (link to download it below) to label, color, and answer questions on back of the world map distributed in class.
Portfolio #3 due next class
Map Activity - The World in 1750 | |
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August 22 and 23
Journal #9
How would you react to a revolutionary idea (such as Galileo's idea that the Earth rotates around the Sun)? Why might some people have difficulty accepting new ideas or ways of thinking?
Assignment: Participate in the European Thinkers Debate and Complete the European Thinkers Worksheet
Journal #9
How would you react to a revolutionary idea (such as Galileo's idea that the Earth rotates around the Sun)? Why might some people have difficulty accepting new ideas or ways of thinking?
Assignment: Participate in the European Thinkers Debate and Complete the European Thinkers Worksheet
European Thinkers Info Handout Part 1 | |
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European Thinkers Info Handout Part 2 | |
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European Thinkers Worksheet | |
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August 20 and 21
Journal #8
If you could change one thing about going to Church, Christianity, or another religion, what would it be? Why?
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #2
Begin working on European Thinkers worksheet. Complete the worksheet only for your assigned thinker today. Next class we will have a debate, you will be asked to share your part with the class.
Journal #8
If you could change one thing about going to Church, Christianity, or another religion, what would it be? Why?
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #2
Begin working on European Thinkers worksheet. Complete the worksheet only for your assigned thinker today. Next class we will have a debate, you will be asked to share your part with the class.
August 16 and 19
Journal #7
What are benefits and dangers of having a ruler with absolute power? Is it a good system? Explain.
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Why do you think that in monarchies, it has been common for the ruler to inherit the position based on heredity? Does it make sense to have the son or daughter of the leader assume power next? Why or why not?
Assignment: Read the textbook Lesson 11 and 12 (pg. 141-173) and complete the Gunpowder Empires Worksheet, listing at least 2-3 facts in each category about the Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal, Ming/Qing, and Tokugawa Empires.
Journal #7
What are benefits and dangers of having a ruler with absolute power? Is it a good system? Explain.
OR
Why do you think that in monarchies, it has been common for the ruler to inherit the position based on heredity? Does it make sense to have the son or daughter of the leader assume power next? Why or why not?
Assignment: Read the textbook Lesson 11 and 12 (pg. 141-173) and complete the Gunpowder Empires Worksheet, listing at least 2-3 facts in each category about the Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal, Ming/Qing, and Tokugawa Empires.
Gunpowder Empires Worksheet | |
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August 14 and 15
Journal #6 Do you think you should you be able to purchase and light off your own fireworks? Why or why not? Explain. On 4th of July, do you enjoy the fireworks show? Assignment: Create vocab squares for 16 of the 17 vocabulary words in Lesson 11 and 12 (pg. 141-173). Fold a piece of computer paper into eighths (hot dog style once, hamburger style twice). Write the vocab term at the top, draw a picture that depicts the meaning of the term in the center, and define the term by writing its definition (in your own words) beneath the picture. Portfolio #2 due 8/20, 8/21 |
Globalization
August 12 and 13
Journal #5
In what ways has the emergence of globalization made your own life easier? How about more difficult? If you could live in a world that was not yet globalized, do you think you would prefer it? Why or why not?
Assignment:
Part 3 of My Favorite Thing
Journal #5
In what ways has the emergence of globalization made your own life easier? How about more difficult? If you could live in a world that was not yet globalized, do you think you would prefer it? Why or why not?
Assignment:
Part 3 of My Favorite Thing
Part 3 My Favorite Thing | |
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August 8 and 9
Journal #4 Think about your product and its entire path to production. Weigh the benefits of your product against any negative aspects of its production. Do you consider the production of your product to be a good or bad thing for the world? Why? Assignment: Submit Portfolio #1 1. Journals #1-4 2. Ch. 1 Notebook Guide 3. My Favorite Thing Part 1 Bring completed My Favorite Thing Part 2 poster next class! August 6 and 7
Journal #3 What makes a good teacher? Explain. Assignment: Research and complete questions for Part 1 of My Favorite Thing. When finished, show Mr. Cooper and he will provide you with the poster to begin creating the visual for Part 2. |
August 2 and 5
Take a look at the label of something that you brought to class with you. Where was it made?
Journal #2
Why do you think so much of our stuff isn't made in the United States? Would you rather buy products made here in the United States if you could? Why or why not?
Assignment: Complete Step #1 of the My Favorite Thing globalization project. Researching Tip: add specific words to the name of your product to find results that are relevant to tracing its production cycle. Terms such as production, production cycle, supply chain, factory/facility/plant, etc. The website http://www.designlife-cycle.com/ is a good resource.
Take a look at the label of something that you brought to class with you. Where was it made?
Journal #2
Why do you think so much of our stuff isn't made in the United States? Would you rather buy products made here in the United States if you could? Why or why not?
Assignment: Complete Step #1 of the My Favorite Thing globalization project. Researching Tip: add specific words to the name of your product to find results that are relevant to tracing its production cycle. Terms such as production, production cycle, supply chain, factory/facility/plant, etc. The website http://www.designlife-cycle.com/ is a good resource.
My Favorite Thing - Project Directions | |
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My Favorite Thing - Part 1 | |
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July 31 and August 1
Journal #1
What benefits do we get from studying history? Explain in a 4-5 sentence paragraph. Journal questions are worth 4 points each. They are graded based upon length and quality. You must explain your reasoning for each response to receive full points.
Journal #1
What benefits do we get from studying history? Explain in a 4-5 sentence paragraph. Journal questions are worth 4 points each. They are graded based upon length and quality. You must explain your reasoning for each response to receive full points.
Assignment: Complete Section 1 and Section 3 of the Ch. 1 Notebook Guide (Due with Portfolio #1 on August 8th)
Ch. 1 Notebook Guide | |
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July 29 and 30
Take a note card. Write your own name in large letters and your period number in the corner. Decorate your name using a marker or sharpie if possible! Beneath and on the back side, answer the following questions. For this note card, you do not need to write the question or use complete sentences.
1. What activities do you enjoy or hope to become involved with soon?
2. What might happen if the government disappeared tomorrow?
3. What interests do you have in common with your friends?
4. Do you have any brothers or sisters? What are their first names and grade level?
5. What are your favorite family traditions?
6. What language(s) do you speak?
7. Do you have a job? If so, what is it?
8. What is something that you like spending money on?
9. Do you have access to the internet at home?
Take a note card. Write your own name in large letters and your period number in the corner. Decorate your name using a marker or sharpie if possible! Beneath and on the back side, answer the following questions. For this note card, you do not need to write the question or use complete sentences.
1. What activities do you enjoy or hope to become involved with soon?
2. What might happen if the government disappeared tomorrow?
3. What interests do you have in common with your friends?
4. Do you have any brothers or sisters? What are their first names and grade level?
5. What are your favorite family traditions?
6. What language(s) do you speak?
7. Do you have a job? If so, what is it?
8. What is something that you like spending money on?
9. Do you have access to the internet at home?