Today we turned in our Junior Project. We then debriefed the film and discussed JFK's foreign policy as well as his assassination and its impact on society.
JFK class notes
Friday, March 29, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
3/26/19
Today we began watching Thirteen Days to deepen our understanding of the Cold War tensions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Remember to turn in your Junior Project this week, no later than Friday. Check the gradebook for any missing process steps. These will be turned to zeroes on Friday.
Remember to turn in your Junior Project this week, no later than Friday. Check the gradebook for any missing process steps. These will be turned to zeroes on Friday.
Monday, March 25, 2019
3/25/19
Today we discussed the election of 1960 and introduced JFK's foreign policy.
JFK Intro
If absent, watch the video in the ppt of the JFK inaugural address and answer questions 2-4 on the question sheet.
JKF's Inaugural Address
Question sheet
Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.
JFK Intro
If absent, watch the video in the ppt of the JFK inaugural address and answer questions 2-4 on the question sheet.
JKF's Inaugural Address
Question sheet
Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.
Friday, March 22, 2019
3/22/19
Today we discussed groups that are non-conformist by circumstance and tried to come up with examples of non-conformists in our own society.
Nonconformity class notes
Due Monday 3/25: Read JKF's Inaugural Address and answer question #1 on the Question sheet. We will answer the rest of the questions as part of class on Monday.
Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.
Nonconformity class notes
Due Monday 3/25: Read JKF's Inaugural Address and answer question #1 on the Question sheet. We will answer the rest of the questions as part of class on Monday.
Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
3/21/19
Today we discussed those who were non-conformists by choice in the 1950s.
Nonconformity class notes
Nonconformity graphic organizer
Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.
Nonconformity class notes
Nonconformity graphic organizer
Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
3/20/19
Today we finished our discussion of social conformity in the 1950s by looking at social conformity through television and the influence of media on social conformity both in the 1950s and today.
Social Conformity class notes
Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.
Social Conformity class notes
Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.
3/19/19
Today we discussed Social Conformity by looking at 1950s gender roles and the rise of Suburbia. We saw examples and discussed examples of social conformity in today's society.
(See Wednesday 3/20 for notes)
Junior Project: Students received feedback on their 4-level outlines from me and Mrs. Cossano today. Use this feedback to develop your rough draft. Refine your analysis, paraphrase your evidence, add and intro and conclusion. DON'T FORGET to turn in your OPCVL!!
OPCVL guide
OPCVL ppt
Upcoming Dates:
3/19 at 10:00 pm on Tii, 3/20 in class: Rough Draft Due
(See Wednesday 3/20 for notes)
Junior Project: Students received feedback on their 4-level outlines from me and Mrs. Cossano today. Use this feedback to develop your rough draft. Refine your analysis, paraphrase your evidence, add and intro and conclusion. DON'T FORGET to turn in your OPCVL!!
OPCVL guide
OPCVL ppt
Upcoming Dates:
3/19 at 10:00 pm on Tii, 3/20 in class: Rough Draft Due
Monday, March 18, 2019
3/18/19
Today we had our 1950s Block Party to get an overview of 1950s culture. If absent, you will need to fill in the note sheet using the textbook.
Block Party Note sheet
Junior Project: Students received feedback on their 4-level outlines from me and Mrs. Cossano today. Use this feedback to develop your rough draft. Refine your analysis, paraphrase your evidence, add and intro and conclusion. DON'T FORGET to turn in your OPCVL!!
OPCVL guide
OPCVL ppt
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.
3/19 at 10:00 pm on Tii, 3/20 in class: Rough Draft Due
Block Party Note sheet
Junior Project: Students received feedback on their 4-level outlines from me and Mrs. Cossano today. Use this feedback to develop your rough draft. Refine your analysis, paraphrase your evidence, add and intro and conclusion. DON'T FORGET to turn in your OPCVL!!
OPCVL guide
OPCVL ppt
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.
3/19 at 10:00 pm on Tii, 3/20 in class: Rough Draft Due
Friday, March 15, 2019
3/15/19
Today we got an overview of 1950s culture. We looked at I Love Lucy and what is tells us about 1950s society.
1950s class notes
On Monday we will have our 1950s Block Party. Students were assigned one section of Chapter 41 to become familiar with. The terms on the worksheet are there for guidance but not required. You should be able to get the big idea of your section across in a one-on-one conversation as if you were at a 1950s neighborhood party.
If absent, choose a letter between E and L in the worksheet below and take some notes on that section of the chapter. You can also get 2 points extra credit for bringing a 1950s related food, and 3 points for dressing up in 1950s garb (Think Pleasantville).
Block Party Note sheet
Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to edit their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.
OPCVL guide
OPCVL ppt
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
1950s class notes
On Monday we will have our 1950s Block Party. Students were assigned one section of Chapter 41 to become familiar with. The terms on the worksheet are there for guidance but not required. You should be able to get the big idea of your section across in a one-on-one conversation as if you were at a 1950s neighborhood party.
If absent, choose a letter between E and L in the worksheet below and take some notes on that section of the chapter. You can also get 2 points extra credit for bringing a 1950s related food, and 3 points for dressing up in 1950s garb (Think Pleasantville).
Block Party Note sheet
Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to edit their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.
OPCVL guide
OPCVL ppt
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Thursday, March 14, 2019
3/14/19
Today students had a work day in the library for their Junior Project.
OPCVL guide
OPCVL ppt
Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to edit their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
OPCVL guide
OPCVL ppt
Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to edit their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
3/13/19
Today students worked on creating their McCarthy era propaganda, advertisements, or political cartoons. Instructions are at the end of yesterday's powerpoint.
Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to begin editing their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday.
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to begin editing their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday.
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
3/12/19
Today students gave peer feedback on their outlines. If absent or unprepared you will need to get a peer edit outside of class.
We also began our discussion of the 1950s by looking at McCarthyism and the Red Scare. Tomorrow we will work on creating McCarthy era propaganda.
McCarthyism class notes
Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to begin editing their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday.
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
We also began our discussion of the 1950s by looking at McCarthyism and the Red Scare. Tomorrow we will work on creating McCarthy era propaganda.
McCarthyism class notes
Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to begin editing their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.
Upcoming Dates:
3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday.
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
3/11/19
Today students viewed the documentary The Forgotten War to hear first hand accounts of the Korean War.
Junior Project: Tonight students should be finalizing their outlines.
Upcoming Dates:
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Junior Project: Tonight students should be finalizing their outlines.
Upcoming Dates:
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Friday, March 8, 2019
3/8/19
Today we discussed the Korean War. We also turned in our full set of notecards for the junior project.
Junior Project: This weekend students should be working on organizing their research. Try to put your evidence into categories and see what sections you may want to create. Start forming your outline based on these categories. We will have work time Monday for the outline. As you organize, you should also be refining your thesis statement based on where your research led you.
Upcoming Dates:
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Upcoming Dates:
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Thursday, March 7, 2019
3/7/19
Today students had a research day for their Junior Project.
Junior Project: Students should be working to finalize their research. Make sure you are looking beyond your topic. Find specific information that relates to your thesis. This includes looking at things outside typing your topic into the search bar.
Upcoming Dates:
3/8: All source and note cards due.
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Junior Project: Students should be working to finalize their research. Make sure you are looking beyond your topic. Find specific information that relates to your thesis. This includes looking at things outside typing your topic into the search bar.
Upcoming Dates:
3/8: All source and note cards due.
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
3/6/19
Today group's presented their visuals on an early Cold War event or policy. If absent, see Mrs. Santos to look through the visuals. You can also get the notes from a friend.
Junior Project: Students should be working to finalize their research. Make sure you are looking beyond your topic. Find specific information that relates to your thesis. This includes looking at things outside typing your topic into the search bar. We will have a research day tomorrow as well as a library day in between each outline.
Upcoming Dates:
3/8: All source and note cards due.
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Junior Project: Students should be working to finalize their research. Make sure you are looking beyond your topic. Find specific information that relates to your thesis. This includes looking at things outside typing your topic into the search bar. We will have a research day tomorrow as well as a library day in between each outline.
Upcoming Dates:
3/8: All source and note cards due.
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
3/5/19
Today we discussed the beginnings of the Cold War. Students worked with their table groups to create a visual explaining a major early Cold War event or policy.
Cold War class notes
Remember, if you get below an 80% on the multiple choice section of yesterday's test (meaning you are not in the B range) you can schedule with Mrs. Santos to do test corrections.
If absent on Friday, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.
Junior Project: Today students turned in the first half of their research notecards. Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.
Cold War class notes
Remember, if you get below an 80% on the multiple choice section of yesterday's test (meaning you are not in the B range) you can schedule with Mrs. Santos to do test corrections.
If absent on Friday, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.
Junior Project: Today students turned in the first half of their research notecards. Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.
Monday, March 4, 2019
3/4/19
Today students took their WWII Exam. If absent, please schedule a time to make up the test with Mrs. Santos. We also turned in the following:
If absent on Friday, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.
Junior Project: Today students turned in the first half of their research notecards. Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.
- Minorities in WWII research
- Bataan Death March reading
- A-bomb perspectives readings
If absent on Friday, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.
Junior Project: Today students turned in the first half of their research notecards. Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.
Friday, March 1, 2019
3/1/19
Today students participated in a Structured Academic Controversy on the atomic bomb. We then discussed what we thought the dominant motivations were behind the decision to drop the bomb.
If absent, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.
Our WWII Exam will be on Monday March 4th.
WWII Study Guide
Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.
Due 3/4: Four of your 8 sources and 20 note cards.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.
If absent, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.
Our WWII Exam will be on Monday March 4th.
WWII Study Guide
Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.
Due 3/4: Four of your 8 sources and 20 note cards.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.
2/28/19
Today students had a library day to continue researching their Junior Project.
Our WWII Exam will be on Monday March 4th.
WWII Study Guide
Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.
Due 3/4: Four of your 8 sources and 20 note cards.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.
Our WWII Exam will be on Monday March 4th.
WWII Study Guide
Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.
Due 3/4: Four of your 8 sources and 20 note cards.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.
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