9/6/19

Today we discussed looked at an overview of pre-colonial Native Americans. We looked at why they are an important part of our nation's history and common misconceptions we see in early perspectives of the Native Americans.

Native American Class Notes (Make sure to check with a friend to get any notes from the discussion questions)

Colonial view of Native Americans reading

Homework: read the reading linked above. Answer the questions at the end. Due Monday.


Upcoming Dates:
9/9: Native Americans reading
9/9: Cultural Ideals pre-assessment due
9/11: Syllabus due
9/13: student survey due

9/5/19

Today we had pictures! We then worked on a cultural values writing assessment (due Monday at the start of class). We discussed cultural values (slides 1-4), wrote a thesis (slide 5), and then worked on the assessment (slide 6). Students do NOT need to work on this tonight at home.

Upcoming Dates:

9/11: Syllabus due
9/9: Cultural Ideals pre-assessment due
9/13: student survey due

9/4/19

Welcome to 11th grade! Today we went over classroom expectations and got to know each other a little. When you visit by website (which I encourage you to make a daily habit), you will find:
      -A brief description of what was discussed in class (including a link to the day's powerpoint if applicable in case of absence or you need to add to your notes)
      -A description of the homework which will include links to any needed documents
      -A list of upcoming important dates, including links to important documents


Today students were given a syllabus (click link below for a digital copy). Please read this with your parent/guardian, sign the last page and return this (the last page) to Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano no later than September 11th.

Upcoming Dates:
9/11: Syllabus due

6/20-6/21/19

Students turned in final project and studied for finals. Finals will be Monday June 24th.

SEMESTER 2 FINALS STUDY GUIDE

6/17-6/19/19

This week students worked on their final project tracking the progression of a modern social movement.

Final project

SEMESTER 2 FINALS STUDY GUIDE

Upcoming Dates:
6/19: Last day to turn in late work (may turn in as far back as Vietnam)
6/20: Final project due

6/14/19

Today we created our 2000s culture collage in the lab.

If you are taking early finals next week, remember you will still need to complete the final project. (Details below) We will be working on this in class throughout next week. It will be due on Thursday 6/20 unless you are taking finals, in which case you can turn it in no later than Monday June 24. (May email a picture or create an electronic project if needed).

2000s Culture collage

SEMESTER 2 FINALS STUDY GUIDE

Upcoming Dates:
6/14: 2000s Culture Collage due
6/19: Last day to turn in late work (may turn in as far back as Vietnam)
6/20: Final project due

6/13/2019

GRADUATION!

SEMESTER 2 FINALS STUDY GUIDE

Upcoming Dates:
6/14: 2000s Culture Collage due at end of class
6/19: Last day to turn in late work (may turn in as far back as Vietnam)

6/12/19

Today we finished our 2012 discussion and introduced our 2000s culture collage. Students will have time to work on this in class Friday. It will be due at the end of class that day.

2000s Culture collage

SEMESTER 2 FINALS STUDY GUIDE

Upcoming Dates:
6/14: 2000s Culture Collage due
6/19: Last day to turn in late work (may turn in as far back as Vietnam)

6/11/19

Today we discussed the polarization and changes to the American political system that started in the 1990s. We looked at the effects on the elections of 2008/2012 and the rise of the Tea party.

Gingrich and 2012 notes

Tea party article

6/11: Critically Read Newt Broke Politics (keep in mind this article is heavily biased and look for the changes he made and the results)
6/19: Last day to turn in late work (may turn in as far back as Vietnam)

6/10/19

Today students worked with Mrs. Cossano finishing The Glass Castle and reviewing for their assessment.

Upcoming Dates:

6/11: Critically Read Newt Broke Politics (keep in mind this article is heavily biased and look for the changes he made and the results)
6/19: Last day to turn in late work (may turn in as far back as Vietnam)

6/7/19

Today students debriefed the cults project with Mrs. Cossano and began their viewing of The Glass Castle.

6/6/19

Today we finished watching Inside Job.

Be sure to turn in your viewing guide and reflection questions.

6/5/19

Today we introduced the 2008 financial collapse and began watching Inside Job. Links to the class notes and the viewing guide are below.

Financial Collapse Intro

Inside Job Viewing Guide

6/4/19

Today students did and in-class right on the 1990s and the effects of terrorism. Remember that this goes in both grade books.

If absent, answer the questions below in your own words using details from class, projects, and presentations. Spend no more than 50 minutes. Turn in to Mrs. Santos when finished.

1.Describe the atmosphere of the 1990s. What was life like during this decade? Be sure to use specific evidence from both class lecture and your culture projects.

2.How did the domestic terror attacks of the 90s affect this atmosphere? Why do you think they failed to cause a major shift?

3.How did the attacks of September 11, 2001 change American culture? How did it shift the perspective of the 1990s and why?

6/3/19

Today students used the short periods to work with Mrs. Cossano on LA.

In class write tomorrow! Questions are below. You will answer all three questions in a longish paragraph each. (no need for thesis or a full page for each question). You may use your notes.

1.Describe the atmosphere of the 1990s. What was life like during this decade? Be sure to use specific evidence from both class lecture and your culture projects.

2.How did the domestic terror attacks of the 90s affect this atmosphere? Why do you think they failed to cause a major shift?

3.How did the attacks of September 11, 2001 change American culture? How did it shift the perspective of the 1990s and why?

5/31/19

Today we debriefed our homework and discussed the War on Terror.

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

4/29/19

Today we had a graded class discussion on the My Lai Massacre. If you were absent or felt like you were unable to contribute to the discussion today (whether because you felt like you would be repetitive or similar), answer the following questions with full sentences at the end of your Into The Dark reading from Friday.

Why did My Lai happen?

•What does the story of My Lai tell us about the nature of the Vietnam War?

•Think Tactical, Logistical, Psychological

•How will this affect the war effort/support for the war in Vietnam?

•How will this affect public perception of the war at home?

•What is the lasting effect on the soldiers involved?

Who is responsible? 

Is there such a thing as a moral war?

•Should a person be forced to fight in a war on foreign soil that they do not believe in and are morally opposed to?

•Should it be the U.S.’s role to protect and promote democracy in the world?

4/26/19

Today we discussed the strategies and difficulties of the Vietnam War.

Strategies and the Draft notes

Homework Due Monday: Critically Read Into the Dark about the My Lai Massacre. As you read, aside from understanding what happened at My Lai and why, consider what this teaches us about the nature of the war. We will have a graded discussion on this on Monday.

4/25/19

Today we went over Americanization of the Vietnam War. We also participated in an activity to help our understanding of why the Vietnam War was so frustrating and different from other wars.

Americanization Notes (start with the Gulf of Tonkin slide)


Homework Due Friday: Read and take notes on U.S. involvement in the war from your textbook. Chapter 51 sections 1 and 2.

4/24/19

Today we finished our Hawks and Doves recommendations and presented them in groups with our designated "Presidents".

Please remember to turn in your T-chart and reflection questions if you did not do so. We also turned in our American Indian Movement and Cesar Chavez reading that we did on Friday.

Homework Due Friday: Read and take notes on U.S. involvement in the war from your textbook. Chapter 51 sections 1 and 2.

4/23/19

Today we introduced the Vietnam War. We discussed the First Indochina War and early American involvement in Vietnam.

Vietnam intro

We also began our Hawks v. Doves debate. Hawks were those who pushed for greater military involvement in Vietnam. Doves advocated limited involvement.

Using the documents below, for each excerpt summarize the argument being made under either the Hawks or the Doves on the T-chart. We will use these tomorrow.

Hawks vs. Doves primary sources (second page)

Hawks vs. Doves T-chart

4/22/19

Today we took our quiz on the Civil Rights Movement. Schedule a makeup with Mrs. Santos if absent.

We also did a Gallery Walk of photos of the Vietnam War. Use the instructions and photos in the powerpoint and turn in to Mrs.  Santos when finished.

Vietnam Gallery Walk

4/19/19

Today  we looked at the steps taken by Native and Latin Americans to gain equal rights during the Civil Rights Movement.

AIM and Cesar Chavez

If absent, read the first two documents about Native America rights and answer the 4 questions on the front. Then read the last page about Latin Americans and answer the 4 questions again.


Civil Rights Movement Quiz on Monday! Study Guide

4/18/19

Today we discussed the Black Panther movement by looking at the Ten Point Program. We connected this to pressing problems in today's world and created our own ten point programs.

If absent, critically read the Ten Point Program below and look for what they wanted and why. Then create your own ten point program for your world today. (Just to the "What we want" part, not the believe part for your own version).

Black Panther Ten Point Program

4/17/19

Today we shared our Civil Rights Movement posters and debriefed the main events.

4/16/19

Today we worked in groups to create an informational poster on a major event/protest from the Civil Rights Movement.

CRM poster project

4/15/19

Today we discussed the key players, both groups and individuals, of the Civil Rights Movements. We looked at the philosophies of the major leaders as well as tactics of the key groups.

CRM Key Players notes

4/5/19

Today we took our quiz on the 1950s/60s. We also turned in our homework packets. Please schedule a time to make up the quiz with Mrs. Santos no later than 4/19.

Below are the instructions for essay revisions. Please see Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions.

Directions for essay revisions

1.       Have you checked the comments on your paper and rubric? No?  You cannot revise until you do so. Yes? You are able to revise.

2.       Choose the rubric categories you most want to improve: Thesis, Evidence, Analysis, Organization, Language.

3.      * For each category you want to improve, write a brief paragraph answering: What did you do well in that category? What do you need to improve? How are you going to improve?

4.       Next: pick one or two sections where you struggled, and revise that. For example, say one paragraph lacked analysis, rewrite that paragraph with better analysis. Or, if you need to improve quote integration, pick a paragraph to rewrite quote integration. You may do this for more than one rubric category. If you lost points because you did not have a Works Cited Page, you can also turn that in to increase the MLA score.

5.       If you are not sure why you got a score on a rubric section, read the rubric descriptors or talk to Santos.

6.       This will be due April 19^th. You will email or bring in a printed copy and give it to Santos.

7.       The overall point of this is to see that you know where you are struggling, and practice/improve by rewriting. You should not be rewriting the ENTIRE essay though.

4/4/19

Today we debriefed LBJ's Great Society and answered questions from the study guide for tomorrow 50s/60s test.

LBJ Notes

50s/60s Study Guide

50s/60s Homework Packet


We also introduced the Civil Rights Movement by looking at Brown v. Board and considered the ways in which it the ruling did not do enough. We finished by discussing the lynching of Emmett Till.

Brown v Board notes

BvB reconsidered questions  For this questions click on the following link.

https://lsintspl3.wgbh.org/en-us/lesson/osi04-soc-ush-civil-reconsider/3 Watch videos 2, then one, 4,5, 6 (on next page) and the second to last video (go to page 6). Use their analysis to help answer the questions.

4/3/19

Today we worked on completing the chart and questions on LBJ's Great Society using chapter 48 of the textbook. Due tomorrow.

LBJ chart and questions

4/2/19

Today was a double period for English. No social studies.

4/1/19

Today we discussed culture in the 1960s. We used the chart below to compare mainstream culture to the new counterculture. Mainstream should be filled in using what we know of social conformity in the 1950s. Counterculture can be filled in with class notes and details from chapter 49 of your textbook.

1960s Culture Notes

Mainstream/Counterculture chart

3/29/19

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

3/28/19

Today we finished watching Thirteen Days.

Remember that your final draft of your Junior Project is due tomorrow. Don't forget to upload to Turnitin.com or it will not be graded.

3/27/19

Today we continued watching Thirteen Days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3/8/19

Today we discussed the Korean War. We also turned in our full set of notecards for the junior project.

Korean War class Notes

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

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

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

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.

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:

• 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.

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.

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.

2/27/19

Today we discussed WWII in 1945 (Yalta, Potsdam, and the end of the war).

Yalta and 45 notes

Due Friday: Critically read BOTH Atomic Bomb articles and be ready to argue both sides of the argument on Friday for our Structured Academic Controversy.

Atomic bomb was justified

Atomic bomb was NOT justified

Our WWII Exam will be on Monday March 4th.

WWII Study Guide


Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to develop an initial thesis. 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 Today: Signed acknowledgment sheet by student/parent
Due 2/28: Initial research question and working thesis.

2/26/19

Today we discussed WWII in the Pacific and the Island Hopping Campaign. Students discussed the Bataan Death March and the Japanese war mentality.

War in the Pacific notes

Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to develop an initial thesis. 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 2/27: Signed acknowledgment sheet by student/parent
2/27-28: Initial research question and working thesis.

2/25/19

Today students had their first library day to do research for their Junior Project.

**Snow Days: Please remember to turn in your Japanese Internment Found Poem no later than Tuesday or it will be marked late.

Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to develop an initial thesis. 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 2/27: Signed acknowledgment sheet by student/parent
2/27-28: Initial research question and working thesis.

2/15/19

Today we introduced the Junior Project and chose topics. Below you will find the list of available topics. You must choose something that has not been picked by someone else. Please email Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions about the topics, would like to do something not on the list, or would like to claim a topic. We will have our first library day on Monday 2/25.

Junior Project Topics

Junior Project Requirements and Pacing Calendar

Japanese Internment Found Poems were also due today but will be accepted on the 25th as the final due date.

Upcoming Dates
2/25: Critically read The Bataan Death March (Previously due 2/11)

2/8/19

Today we discussed America's involvement in the European Theater of WWII. Class notes are below.

European Theatre WWII

Upcoming Dates:
2/11: Japanese Internment Found Poem
2/11: Critically read The Bataan Death March

2/7/19

Today students studied what life was like for minorities during WWII with their table groups. The question sheet is below. If absent, make sure you can answer all of the questions and take a look at the slide where we discussed the synthesizing questions at the bottom of the sheet.

Minorities jigsaw

Class discussion

Remember that your Found Poem is due on Monday!

2/6/19

Today students explored the Densho.org website to gather more phrases for their found poem. Instructions  can be found at the end of the WWII timeline slides.

WWII Timeline Notes

Upcoming Dates:
Tue 2/8: Semester feedback form
Monday 2/11: Japanese Internment Found Poem

2/1/19

Today we watched the documentary Rabbit in the Moon about life in Japanese Internment camps. Students took notes to gather quotes/phrases/words to include in their Japanese Internment Memorial found poems. These will be added to information gathered from our website exploration on Monday.

If absent, you may look at quotes from another student on Monday to see if there is something you want to include in addition to your own research.

Upcoming Dates:
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form
Friday 2/8: Japanese Internment Found Poem (we will discuss this more in depth tomorrow)

1/31/19

Today we debriefed the WWII timeline and looked at how the U.S. reacted to the events leading up to WWII. We also looked at how the U.S. entered the ward and Executive Order 9066. Students should have turned in their timelines.

WWII Timeline Notes

Upcoming Dates:
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form
Friday 2/8: Japanese Internment Found Poem (we will discuss this more in depth tomorrow)

1/30/19

Today students completed their WWII timeline.

Upcoming Dates:
Thur 1/31: WWII Timeline
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form

1/29/19

Today we introduced WWII and started our WWII timelines. This will be due Thursday after we add stuff to it in class. Students will need to be finished with the initial portion by the end of class on Wednesday.

WWII Intro

WWII Timeline assignment

Upcoming Dates:
Thur 1/31: WWII Timeline
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form

1/23-1/25

Finals

1/22/19

Today we played a Jeopardy review game for finals. You can find the review game below. Since it has macros built in you will need to download the file and enable content. Remember that this does not cover everything. Your study guide is still your best resource.

Finals Jeopardy review

1/17-18/19

Thursday and Friday we reviewed for finals using a study guide Bracket game and by writing jeopardy questions.

1/16/19

Today we took our open note Great Depression Quiz and turned in our homework packets. Please arrange to take it with Mrs. Santos if absent.

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/15/19

Today we discussed the lasting effects of the Great Depression.

Impact of Great Depression notes


Upcoming Dates:

1/16: Great Depression Homework Packet due. Open note quiz in class.
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/14/19

Today we discussed Escapism and then used our last 30 minutes to engage in escapism ourselves. Students had time to choose from a list of activities to do to take their minds off whatever is stressing them out in life right now and then reflect on the experience.

If absent, engage in 30 minutes of coloring/drawing, reading a book of choice, doing a puzzle, or watching a humorous movie (Disney is recommended). Before starting, write down a quick list of what is causing you stress/worry. After the 30 minutes, reflect on how you feel about your stresses after escaping.

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/11/19

Today we discussed minorities during the Great Depression and watched a documentary on the Scottsboro trials.

Scottsboro class intro

If absent, use the two links below to answer the viewing questions to the best of your ability. As long as you get a good understanding of what happened you will be fine.

https://www.sigtheatre.org/scottsboro/a-miscarriage-of-justice/ 

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/scottsboro-ruby-bates-and-victoria-price/

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/10/19

Today we debriefed FDR's alphabet soup agencies and discussed the effects of the New Deal.

New Deal Notes

Upcoming Dates:
1/11: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6 and/or Alphabet soup chart
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

1/9/19

Today students worked on finding information about the New Deal agencies created by FDR, otherwise known as the Alphabet Soup Agencies. Chart and instructions are below. Assignment is due Friday.

Alphabet Soup Agencies instructions

Alphabet Soup Chart

Upcoming Dates:
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6 (may also be turned in Friday IF alphabet soup chart is turned in Thursday)
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

1/8/2019

Today we discussed Hoover's actions during The Great Depression and the first few days of FDR's presidency. If absent, make sure you get your Hoover/FDR analysis homework stamped.

Hoover/FDR class notes

Upcoming Dates:
1/9: Essay revisions (will also accept on Thursday)
1/9: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 1-3
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6

1/7/19

Today students read FDR's inaugural address and compared his philosophy to Hoover's as seen in his "Rugged Individualism" speech. If absent, use the chart in the link below to fill out details of Hoover's and FDR's philosophies and then answer the questions that follow.

FDR v. Hoover

Upcoming Dates:
1/9: Essay revisions
1/9: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 1-3
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6

1/4/19

Today students did a photo analysis of the Great Depression. Instructions are located at the topic of each pictures. Answer the questions for each picture on a separate sheet of paper if absent.

Great Depression Photo Analysis

Due Monday:
Critically read the Herbert Hoover speech "Rugged Individualism" found in the link below. JUST the Hoover speech is due Monday. The rest will be done in class on Monday.

FDR v. Hoover

1/3/19

Today we finished our discussion of the Causes of the Great Depression. We also introduced The Dust Bowl in preparation for our photo analysis tomorrow.

Causes of the Great Depression class notes

***Below are instructions if you would like to do a revisions to earn back points on your Fall Paper. These will be due no later than January 9. You will NOT be rewriting the whole essay so please read directions carefully and ask Mrs. Santos if you have any questions.

Essay Revision Instructions

Don't forget that the instructions for the 1st semester extra credit project are in the sidebar. If looking on your phone you will need to click View Full Site at the bottom to see the sidebar.

1/2/19

Today we looked at the causes of the Great Depression. Students looked at one cause and shared their information in groups. We then looked into more detail as a class.

Great Depression Class notes Note that we only got through Credit Buying and the America Dream today. Slides after that are subject to change.

Great Depression Causes reading (not required, but helpful if you want to see all the group information together)

***Below are instructions if you would like to do a revisions to earn back points on your Fall Paper. These will be due no later than January 9. You will NOT be rewriting the whole essay so please read directions carefully and ask Mrs. Santos if you have any questions.

Essay Revision Instructions

Don't forget that the instructions for the 1st semester extra credit project are in the sidebar. If looking on your phone you will need to click View Full Site at the bottom to see the sidebar.