5/30/19

Today we continued our Domestic Terrorism Presentations. Tomorrow groups need to hand in their research and works cited.



Homework due 5/31: Notes on Chapter 58 sections 6 and 7 due.
5/31: Group research and works cited due

5/29/19

Today we started our Domestic Terrorism presentations. If absent, please get the notes from a peer. I will post presentations when all are graded.

Upcoming Dates:

5/29-30: Domestic Terrorism Presentations
5/30: Group research and works cited due

5/28/19

Today we had short class periods due to SBAC testing so students spent both class period working with Mrs. Cossano on LA.

Don't forget that our Domestic Terrorism presentations start tomorrow! Make sure someone in your group emails me your presentation and research by the end of the day.

Upcoming Dates:

5/29-30: Domestic Terrorism Presentations
5/29: Group research and works cited due

5/23/19-5/24/19

Students worked in the lab Thursday and Friday to prepare their domestic terrorism presentations.

Upcoming Dates:

5/29-30: Domestic Terrorism Presentations
5/29: Group research and works cited due

5/22/19

Today we formed groups and started work on our domestic terrorism projects. Students will have Thursday and Friday in class to work and prepare. Presentations will be Wednesday/Thursday of next week (5/29-30).

Domestic Terror Project Instructions

Upcoming Dates:

5/29-30: Domestic Terrorism Presentations
5/29: Group research and works cited due

5/21/19

Today we discussed the election of 2000 and the impact of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.


2000 and 9/11 class notes

5/20/19

Today we discussed politics, major events, and culture of the 1990s.

1990s class notes

Homework due Tuesday: Critically read AND answer the questions for the Bush v. Gore reading.

5/17/19

Today we took our 1970s/80s test. Please schedule a make-up with Mrs. Santos if absent.

5/16/19

Today we debriefed the major events and policies of the Reagan Presidency in the 1980s.

1980s notes

70s/80s Test will be on Friday. Notes can be used so be prepared! Make sure you also study as this will be a timed test.

5/15/19

Today was our 1980s/90s museum. Students had a chance to view and get notes from the different displays and gain an overview of the culture of the two decades.

70s/80s Test will be on Friday. Notes can be used so be prepared! Make sure you also study as this will be a timed test.

5/14/19

Today students worked on putting together their 1980s/90s museum exhibit. We will display and view them tomorrow.

5/13/19

Today students had research time in the lab for their 80s/90s museum project. Remember to bring all materials (including your trifold boards) to prepare your exhibit tomorrow.

5/10/19

Today students worked in the library to research their 80s/90s museum project.

Project instructions

5/9/19

Today we finished our notes on Watergate/Nixon and looked at other major events/movements of the 1970s.

Nixon class notes

1970s notes 

We also introduced our 1980's/90's museum. Students will have Friday and Monday to research and prepare and Tuesday to create their trifold exhibit for our museum on Wednesday.

Project instructions

5/8/19

Today we discussed Nixon's presidency. We will finish tomorrow. Class notes are below. Stop on the slide where the committed subpoenas the Oval Office tapes.

Nixon class notes

5/7/19

Today we viewed a documentary covering the major events of 1976-1980.

5/6/19

Today we took our Vietnam Test. If you received below an 80%,  test corrections are available but must be completed no later than Monday 5/13. If absent, please schedule a time with Mrs. Santos to take the test.

We also turned in the following:

• Chapter 51 Notes
• Chapter 52 Notes
• Into the Dark (My Lai Reading)

5/3/19

Today students took the U.S. History Common Assessment for 11th grade.

Don't forget to study for the Vietnam Test which will be on Monday.

5/2/19

Today we finished our discussion on the Vietnam War and evaluating its legacy.

Pulling out of Vietnam class notes

Vietnam Study Guide

Don't forget that our Vietnam War test will be on Monday.

5/1/19

Today we finished our newspaper articles. We also began our discussion on America pulling out of Vietnam which we will finish tomorrow.

Homework Due Thursday: Read and take notes on chapter 52 sections 2 and 4, focusing on the events and tactics used when pulling out of Vietnam

4/30/19

Today we discussed the major events of 1968 and their impact on the Vietnam War.

1968 class notes

We also started work on our Vietnam Protest article. Choose one of the protests below. These can be found in either chapter 51 or 52 of your textbook. You will write a newspaper article as if you were a journalist covering the event. You may choose to cover the event as a Hawk or Dove. Be sure to include a catchy headline the helps paint your perspective. Your article should also include one picture of the actual event with a caption. See Mrs. Santos if you have questions.

Protest Events:
Tinker v. Des Moines
Kent State Shootings
Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Draft Dodging and the 26th Amendment
Vietnam Moratorium

Homework Due Thursday: Read and take notes on chapter 52 sections 2 and 4, focusing on the events and tactics used when pulling out of Vietnam