Monday, September 30, 2019

Nat Turner Rebellion - 2


SUBSTITUTE
1. Finish Nat Turner Documents B & C

2. Begin  Nat Turner Pre-Writing sheet

HW: Finish Nat Turner Pre-Writing for Written Assessment DUE THURSDAY
E-Learning Assignments DUE TODAY

CNN 10
An early winter storm has slammed into the northern Rocky Mountains, and we're explaining how it could set new records. A spaceflight company announces progress in its work, but an official at NASA wants the pace picked up. And a CNN Hero once again takes his cooking skills and his kindness to people in need.

Friday, September 27, 2019

Nat Turner Rebellion - 1




1. Was Nat Turner "noble" or a "fanatic"?

 -  Look at Timeline - located on Schoology, Unit 2 Folder,  Nat Turner Folder

  -Discuss Document Sources as a class

 - Begin Documents with table partner

Additional Sourcing Information
Document C
Speech delivered at the National Negro Convention in Buffalo, New York. Convention drew 70 delegates including leaders like Frederick Douglass


Digital copy of documents located on Schoology, Unit Folder, Nat Turner Documents

HW: Finish Documents for Monday
E-Learning Assignments DUE MONDAY

CNN 10
A day after we explained a phone call at the center of a controversy involving President Trump, we're looking into the whistleblower complaint concerning the call. Afterward, we're taking a historic look at the impeachment process and examining what the U.S. Constitution says about it. Our other stories explore what it's like to work on an offshore wind farm and where you can experience the world's longest water slide.


Thursday, September 26, 2019

E-Learning DAy




1. Watch CNN 10 until 6:18 regarding the Impeachment Inquiry into President Trump and complete  this FORM


2. Select one of the following assigned Newsela articles to read and complete multiple choice quiz.
    - Frederick Douglass
    - Sojourner Truth

Go to Schoology, E-Learning Folder, to submit your attendance for today. Please email me with any questions.


E-Learning Assignments DUE MONDAY


Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Slavery - 4





1 .  Complete  Slavery Argument Cartoon

2. Complete Slavery Viewpoint Quotes

3. Discuss Why did Founding Fathers leave Slavery in the Constitution chart

4. Introduce Rubric and Writing Portfolio Grade Explanation - located in US folder



CNN 10
After a brief overview of a fast-moving story involving the U.S. president and the House of Representatives, we're taking you inside the United Nations to explain the functions of the international organization. An eerie, red haze flares up in Indonesia, and a researcher uses MRI technology to learn what dogs may be thinking.

Monday, September 23, 2019

Slavery - 3




1. Discuss Slave Trade & Life Claims from Unit 2 Slavery Packet

2. Why did the Founding Fathers keep slavery in the Constitution?
       - Use document packet to answer this question
        - Introduction located on Schoology as class
                - Complete Slavery Grievance as class
                - Constitutional Convention and Historical Interpretations with partner

3. Complete the Claim/Evidence/Reasoning  chart for Why did the Founding Father's keep slavery in the Constitution.

Substitute 9,10

1. Go to Schoology, Unit 2, Slavery, Slavery in the Constitution Folder.
       - View Slavery in the Constitution Introduction Google Slides Presentation

2. Complete Why did the Founding Fathers keep slavery in the Constitution?
       - Use document packet to answer this question and complete worksheet
       - work with table partner to complete
- Digital copy of documents on Schoology if needed


HW: Why did the Founding Fathers keep slavery in the Constitution? wksht DUE TOMORROW


 CNN 10
Tensions concerning the Middle Eastern country of Iran compose our first story of the week. That's followed by an update on life in the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. And after a report on renovations at a U.S. landmark, we're explaining why an Asian country is offering young people an escape from smartphone use.

Friday, September 20, 2019

Slavery - 2






Substitute
1. 1. Read Newsela article and complete QuizAmerican Slavery: Separating Fact from Myth

2.  Complete Thomas Jefferson Missouri Quote Form


Story of US Activity DUE TODAY
CNN 10
What's left of Tropical Storm Imelda soaks parts of Texas. The U.S. Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, and we're explaining the history and significance of such decisions. And we're saddling up to go mountain biking, but we're going with an athlete who prefers the challenge of riding only one wheel.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Slavery -1




1. Complete Part 1 in Unit 2 Packet- located in US History folder 

2. Watch Slavery (6min)

3. Complete Spread of Slavery & Cotton worksheet with group members - link located on Schoology

4. Complete Slave Trade & Slave Life chart and population graph in Unit 2 packet.
Slavery Photo Gallery - History.com - Contents, #12



HW: Finish  Part 2 of Unit Notes Packet  if not completed in class.
Finish Spread of Cotton & Slavery Wksht
The Story of Us Activity DUE Friday



CNN 10


With polls closed following its most recent general election, the nation of Israel waits to see how its next government shapes up. With slowing smartphone sales and other challenges facing Samsung, the company hopes innovation will help it keep its edge. And with a trip to New Zealand comes a look at a cave-dwelling creature that glows in the dark.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Sectionalism -2


1. Finish The Story of US
 - Discuss Cotton Gin
 - Power Loom /Factory System
 - Whale Oil 

2. Complete The Story of US Writing Activity located in your US History folder.


HW: Complete The Story of US Writing Activity DUE FRIDAY 9/20
HW: New Nation Assessment Activity - DUE TODAY


CNN 10
Today, CNN 10 is explaining a recent rise and fall in oil prices and how they're tied to an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Afterward, a pair of scientific stories highlight studies on sharks and rats. And we're jumping into a 10 out of 10 segment featuring the world's largest bounce house.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Sectionalism - 1






1.Copy & paste the following to your blog:

Post Title: Grade Reflection #1

  •   What is your current grade in US History? 
  •   Why is your grade what it is? What have you done or not done to earn this grade?
  •   What changes do you need to make in order to improve your grade?
  •   What have you done well that you need to keep on doing?
Click SAVE when you are complete DO NOT click PUBLISH


 2. Begin The Story of US and complete Notes sheet.
  • Erie Canal
  • Cotton gin
  • Power Loom
  • Whale Oil

HW: New Nation Assessment Activity - DUE 9/18



CNN 10
The topics we're explaining today include a general election in Israel, a strike involving General Motors, and the pros and cons of taking a company public. A report on the world's busiest airport and a simulation of what it's like to land there round out our coverage.

Monday, September 16, 2019

New Nation -4






1. Complete  George Washington Farewell Address Test Prep

2. Finish New Nation/ Foreign & Domestic Policy Discussion

3. Complete New Nation Assessment Activity with partner - located on Schoology, Early President Folder

HW: New Nation Assessment Activity - DUE 9/18

CNN 10
After bringing you up to speed on a weekend attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, we're taking a look at the complicated relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Afterward, our international coverage takes us to Hong Kong, where there's no end in sight for months of large protests.

Friday, September 13, 2019

New Nation - 3



1. Funding A Government Test Prep

2. Finish New Nation/Domestic Issues Chart

3. New Nation Foreign/Domestic Issues Chart Discussion

- Add Foreign or Domestic Issue for Washington, Adams, Jefferson to Back Wall
- Class Discussion



CNN 10
The Bahamian government updates its estimate on the number of people missing following Hurricane Dorian. A full, harvest "micromoon" coincides with a notorious date. And a CNN Hero helps others in her community by providing food, clothing and emotional support.

Thursday, September 12, 2019

New Nation - 2




1. Copy & paste the following to your blog and answer.

Post Title: New Nation Begins

- How can a government truly represent all of its citizens?

- How can a government win people's trust?

- How can a government build a unified nation out of a people with diverse interests and concerns?

Click SAVE when finished

2.  Discuss Rise of Political Parties

3. Begin New Nation Foreign & Domestic Issues Chart located in US History folder in Google Drive with your table partner. 

HW: September 11th Activity DUE Friday 9/13

CNN 10
More than eight years after a tsunami led to a meltdown at a Japanese nuclear plant, the issue of contaminated water poses a growing challenge for the Asian country. In the U.S., more illnesses have been linked to vaping, and the government is moving to ban flavored e-cigarette products. And with the U.S. political season heating up, we're looking at some do's and dont's when it comes to debating.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

9/11




1. September 11th Intro Questions - Google Slides

2. Complete 9/11 Activity - located in US History Folder

HW: 9/11 Activity DUE Friday 9/13

CNN 10
The focus of our show this September 11, 2019: the terrorist attacks that changed America 18 years ago. We're presenting a timeline of the events of September 11, 2001, and we're speaking to a former CNN anchor to get a sense of what it was like to cover such tragic and momentous news.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

The New Nation Begins - 1



Paper or Digital Form
1. Begin Rise of Early Political Parties worksheet - documents located on Schoology 

2. Discuss Hamilton & Jefferson Views

SNAPSHOT AUTOBIOGRAPHY DUE TODAY

CNN 10


Events around the world (and beyond) take us far and wide today on CNN 10. An Indian mission to the moon, a pair of typhoons in Asia, and the "battle for the Balkans" are three of our subjects. And a CNN reporter in the Bahamas shows you how a community was cut off by Hurricane Dorian.


Monday, September 9, 2019

Liberty vs Order




1. Discuss Slip or Trip - Argument Writing

2. Complete  Liberty or Order form
    3. Discuss Liberty or Order

    4. Begin Rise of Early Political Parties worksheet - documents located on Schoology  *** if time

    HW: Snapshot Autobiography DUE 9/10

    CNN 10

    Our first story of the week explains recent events involving the United States, Afghanistan, and the Taliban. We also give you a sense of what it's like to report inside a Taliban-controlled area. From there, we're looking at some of Hurricane Dorian's effects on Canada, the American Eastern Seaboard, and the northern Bahamas. And we're examining the results of a DNA study of a famous Scottish lake.

    Friday, September 6, 2019

    Historical Thinking Activities -3





    1. 
    Complete Slip or Trip Activity with partner.

    2. Discuss  Slip or Trip 

    3. Introduce  Argument Writing


    Claim
    Evidence
    Reasoning
    Close Reading

    4. Discuss Slip or Trip Claim/Evidence/Reasoning Sample 2019 document

    HW: Snapshot Autobiography Project DUE TUESDAY 9/10


    CNN 10
    We're taking you all around the world this Friday on CNN 10. First, we have a look at how Hurricane Dorian is impacting the southeastern U.S. Then, we're examining how India hopes a moon landing today makes for manned missions tomorrow. We make a stop in southwestern England to explain a potential resurgence of tin mining. And we wrap up in Japan, where a humanoid robot just became a towering record holder.

    Thursday, September 5, 2019

    Historical Thinking Activities - 2





    1. Finish & Discuss Lunch Room Fight  Suspension

    2. Complete  Evaluating Sources Activity with partner


    Snapshot Autobiography DUE TUESDAY 9/10


    Lock down drill Schedule

    CNN 10
    A controversial proposal is scrapped in Hong Kong. An airport is utterly destroyed in the Bahamas. A tech company pays a record fine for allegedly violating a law that protects children’s privacy. A pair of space missions target asteroids. And an uninvited bear takes a nap in a Montana restroom.

    Wednesday, September 4, 2019

    Historical Thinking Activities - 1


    1. Complete Lunchroom Fight Activity with partner - located in your US folder

    2. Debrief Lunchroom Fight Activity as class - located on schoology

    Source
    Contextualize
    Corroborate
    Close Reading

    3. Begin Lunchroom Fight: The Evidence & Contexts Worksheets

    Snapshot Autobiography DUE TUESDAY 9/10

    CNN 10

    After an update on Hurricane Dorian and an early look at the destruction it caused in the Bahamas, we're examining the status of the Brexit process in Europe. That's followed by a report on why a husband was arrested in Singapore for accompanying his wife to her airport gate.

    Tuesday, September 3, 2019

    Snapshot Autobiography

    SUBSTITUTE 

    1. Work on Snapshot Autobiography ActivityDirections are located in your US History Folder in your Google Drive.

    2. Be sure to organize your thoughts, content, and images BEFORE creating your Snapshot Autobiography in Google Slides. 

    3. Make a copy of the Snapshot Autobiography Template . Label your presentation Snapshot. Last Name, First Name. Save your presentation to your US History folder in Google Drive.


    HW: Snapshot Autobiography DUE TUESDAY 9/10