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Spring Semester 

Thursday 01/26

U.S. - Media Propaganda for the Great War Sources

Propaganda Analysis - Class Discussion 

Open the propaganda images and view "The Colored Man is No Slacker" and the New York Herald image. Complete the following information for each: Emotion being played upon, Main ideas expressed, Intended audience, What groups would support this message, What groups would be against this message 
1.6 The impact of the First World War.pdf
WWI: Impact on the Americas 2023

Ch. 1.6 Reading - "Impact of the 1st World War in Latin America" and Chart 

Read the handout provided. Take notes on the information in the handout. In your groups, each person will take on the task of researching a different country. You need to find information on each of the topics! Outside research will be essential for this activity. You will turn in one Google Document, so make a copy of the one attached, and color code who does what country on the document. Have one person per group turn in your handout. Be prepared to share out with your group about the information you learned about your country. 

Tuesday 01/24

U.S. Entry into WWI Lecture .mp4

"U.S. Entry to WWI" Lecture 

Take notes on the lecture about the United States' entry into the war.  
Wilson's War Message.pdf

OPCVL: Wilson's War Message 

Read Wilson's War Message. I will give you 5 minutes. Then write an OPCVL answering the following question: 
  • With reference to the origin, purpose, and content, assess the values and limitations of Wilson's War Message for historians studying the U.S.'s entry into World War I.

Monday 01/23

Current Event

Current Event: 4 Day Work Week 

Complete a write-up on the article. 

Verdun and Somme Videos 

See Mrs. Silva for details. 

Thursday 01/19

Canada Western Front

Canada Battles Chart and Research 

Using academic sources, research the Canadian battles in the chart. Make sure to include a works cited from your research. 

Tuesday 01/17

Verdun and Somme Videos 

See Mrs. Silva for details. 
Canada's Entry into WWI Lecture .mp4

"Canada's Entry to WWI" Lecture 

Take notes on the lecture about Canada's entry and involvement in WWI. 

Thursday 01/12

Just War Handout.pdf

"Just War" Handout 

Read the handout with the class. 

Verdun and Somme Videos 

See Mrs. Silva for details. 
Canada Map.pdf

Map of Canada 

Label the map attached with the provinces and capitals. Include major geopgraphical features as well. 

Tuesday 01/10

World War I Background Reading - Discussion 

We reviewed the ideas of the reading in class. 
WWI Timeline - A.P. Ch. 33

American Pageant Ch. 33 Timeline 

Complete a timeline of WWI using Chapter 33 from American Pageant. You need AT LEAST 10 events on the timeline. Include some images as well! 
5 W’s of World War I
5 W's of World War I Lecture .mp4

"5 W's of WWI" Lecture 

Take notes on the lecture. 
Interpretations of the causes of World War 1 Handouts.pdf

Interpretations of the Causes of WWI Handout 

Read the documents attached. Fill in the chart for the corresponding documents. 

Monday 01/09

Current Event: Immigration Programs - Biden

See the current event write-up guidelines on Google Classroom. 

Thursday 01/05

NO CLASS! 

Tuesday 01/03

World War I European Background Reading.pdf

World War I Background Reading 

Read the packet to gain an understanding of the political, economic, and social climate of Europe before World War I. You MUST take notes on the reading. Then answer the questions at the bottom. Be prepared to share out your ideas with the class. 

Fall Semester 

Thursday 12/08

Progressive Thinkers Graphic Organizer
Student Handout 2.3A.pdf
Student Handout.pdf
Student Handout 2.3A (1).pdf

Progressive Era Thinkers Graphic Organizer 

Using the handouts attached, fill out the graphic organizer. Focus on what the thinker believed was the most important issue facing the country during this time period and reasons why they believed this.ADDITION: Use outside academic research to study Booker T. Washington. 

Tuesday 12/06

Progressive Era Presentations 

Monday 12/05

CURRENT EVENT Guidelines 2022-23

Current Event: COVID Mask Mandates

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/los-angeles-county-mask-mandate-return-covid-cases/story?id=94342911

Monday 11/28

CURRENT EVENT Guidelines 2022-23

Current Event: Rainforests 

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-63713096

Thursday 11/17

Progressive Era Project - 2020-21

Progressive Era Project 

In groups, you will choose a topic related to the Progressive Era of the United States. Your job is to create a presentation to educate that class about your particular topic. Be thinking about who you want to work with and what topics are your top choices. 

Tuesday 11/15

A.P. 31 Notes 

Take notes on the chapter in the format you choose. 
Introduction to Progressivism
Intro to Progressivism Lecture .webm

Progressive Era Lecture 

Take notes on the lecture. 

Monday 11/14

CURRENT EVENT Guidelines 2022-23

Current Event: Nikita Dragun

https://www.npr.org/2022/11/10/1135666239/transgender-beauty-influencer-nikita-dragun-held-miami-mens-jail

Thursday 11/10

Hawaii's Last Queen 

See handouts below. 

Tuesday 11/08

Taft Dollar Diplomacy.pdf

OPCVL: Taft's Dollar Diplomacy 

We will read this excerpt as a class. Then, you will have a chance to practice writing an OPCVL about the document. 

Hawaii's Last Queen 

Monday 11/07

Indigenous Heritage Activity
0000000_The+Ghost+Dance+and+Wounded+Knee.mp4
0000000_Do+The+Indian+Thing.mp4
0000000_Redbone+Chant.mp4
0000000_Come+and+Get+Your+Love.mp4

Indigenous Heritage Activity  

Watch the clips in class and answer the questions on the Google Doc. 
Indigenous Heritage Activity
0000000_The+Ghost+Dance+and+Wounded+Knee.mp4
0000000_Do+The+Indian+Thing.mp4
0000000_Redbone+Chant.mp4
0000000_Come+and+Get+Your+Love.mp4

Indigenous Heritage Activity  

Watch the clips in class and answer the questions on the Google Doc. 

Thursday 11/03

U.S. Foreign Policy Lecture .mp4

"Foreign Policy" Lecture 

Take notes on the lecture attached. 

McKinley Image Analysis 

Answer the question using the image:Analyze the attached image and answer the following question: What does Source A (the McKinley Image) imply about U.S. foreign policy in Latin America? (3 marks) 

Thursday 10/27

U.S. Foreign Policy Spectrum Events.pdf

Foreign Policy Spectrum 

Using the descriptions of events below, fill out the spectrum provided in class. Place each event on the spectrum and explain your choice. 

Tuesday 10/25

Reconstruction

"Reconstruction" Lecture 

Take notes on the lecture. 
Zinn 9 Discussion Questions

Zinn 9 Review 

Search through Zinn 9 and answer the discussion questions on the document. Use as much specific evidence as possible. 

Monday 10/24

A Queer History of the United States

A Queer History of the United States

Read the prologue and introduction of the book and be prepared to discuss the questions on the slideshow. 

Thursday 10/20

Paper 1 Overview

Paper 1: Slavery

BE READY!!! 

Tuesday 10/18

Freedoms Journal Student Materials.pdf

"Freedom's Journal" SHEG 

Read the documents and answer the questions. Then pick a document and write an OPCVL about the document in relation to historians studying tensions leading up to the Civil War. 

Monday 10/17

CURRENT EVENT Guidelines 2022-23

Thursday 10/13

Finish "Causes of the Civil War" Lecture

See Tuesday 10/11
Freedoms Journal Student Materials.pdf

"Freedom's Journal" SHEG 

Read the documents and answer the questions. Then pick a document and write an OPCVL about the document in relation to historians studying tensions leading up to the Civil War. 

Tuesday 10/11

Finish African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross 

See Thursday 10/06 
Causes of the Civil War
Causes of the Civil War Lecture.mp4

"Causes of the Civil War" Lecture

Take notes while listening to the lecture. 

Monday 10/10

CURRENT EVENT Guidelines 2022-23

Current Event: Vermeer

Thursday 10/06

African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross - Episode 2 & Episode 3 

As we watch, take notes on important information that connects with the lecture and the topics you learned about when completing the Antebellum graphic organizer.NOTE: This video is available through Amazon Prime. Clips are also available on Google Classroom. 

Tuesday 10/04

Social Issues of the Antebellum Period

Antebellum Topics & Graphic Organizer 

This assignment is to help you establish context for the time period that came before the Civil War. Complete the chart attached by using Chapter 15 and 16 of American Pageant. For each topic, you must also find one ACADEMIC online source. Include a complete citation of your sources in a works cited at the bottom of the page. After completing the chart, pick two of the topics listed and write a question for each using the HOTA Command Terms. 

Monday 10/03

CURRENT EVENT Guidelines 2022-23

Current Event: Book Banning 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/19/us/book-ban-movement-pen-america-report-reaj/index.html

Thursday 09/29 

Latinx Leaders Presentation 

In class, we presented on the Latinx leaders that were researched. Take notes as the presentations are given. 

Tuesday 09/27 

Argumentative Essay Writing Presentation

Argumentative Essay Writing Lecture 

Take notes on the lecture to learn how to write essays in history. 

Latinx Leaders Presentations 

For this project, you will click on the link below and choose a Latinx leader to learn about. Your job is to research their lives and be prepared to share their ideas, beliefs, background, etc. related to the question: What are the unique contributions of Latinx individuals to the world, US politics, society, culture and history?  When compiling your information, include 7-10 important facts about their history & significant contributions to modern times and analysis: Why should we know about this individual?
You will create a short slideshow (2-3 slides) representing the information you learn. 
In class, we will have a Socratic Discussion where you share a bit of background about your individual and answer the question above. You will be required to interact with other characters and make connections between their varying ideas. Your research will come only from the link attached and one other source.

Monday 09/26

Current Events

Current Event: Patagonia 

Complete a current event write-up for the article attached.