9/30/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Test 1

2)  Homework: Textbook, pages 216-218 ("The Rise of Political Parties")
Focus your reading on:  a) XYZ Affair  b) Alien and Sedition Acts  c) Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions/Nullification  d) "Revolution of 1800"



American Pop Culture:

1)  Collect Movie Permission Slip

2)  Finish sharing 1950s Oral History Presentations

9/29/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
2)  Constitutional Convention Graded Debate
--Respond to at least 1 topic during debate


3)  Homework: Study for Test 1 (tomorrow). You can send me outlines and questions tonight until 10:00.



American Pop Culture:

Same as 9/25 post, except Movie Permission Slip is due on Thursday.

9/25/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Constitution of 1787")
2)  Test 1 prep information:

Two possible essay questions (You can show me or email me outlines for feedback):

a)  Compare the effects of slavery on England, the West Indies, Africa, and the American colonies.
b)  Discuss at least three developments between 1778 and 1781 that were instrumental in securing America's victory in the Revolutionary War.

You should also study your Focus Terms from this unit.  I will put a group of terms on the test that you will select 5 to write about with a paragraph answer for each.


3)  Assign positions and read "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" in preparation for a Constitutional Convention Debate
--Debate will be on Tuesday

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 210-215 ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
Focus your reading on:  a) Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton's views on the Constitution  b) Hamilton's financial program  c) Jay's Treaty  d) Whiskey Rebellion



American Pop Culture (4th period A day):

1)  Hand out Movie Permission Slip (due on Wednesday)
2)  1950s Movie ("Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?")
--Finish movie; discuss/hand in guide
3)   1950s Oral History Assignment due
--Begin sharing in class

9/24/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87")
2)  Video: "Are We To Be a Nation?"
--Take 1 page of notes

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 201-205; 208-210 ("The Constitution of 1787")
Focus your reading on:  a) Virginia Plan  b) New Jersey Plan  c) Connecticut (or "Great") Compromise  d) 3/5 Compromise  e) Differences between Federalists and Antifederalists  f) Federalist Papers  g) Bill of Rights


American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 9/23 plan, except Oral History Assignment is due on Tuesday, 9/29.

9/23/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Path to Victory, 1778-83") and ("Republicanism Defined and Challenged")
2)  Revolutionary War Role Play (Day 2)
--2 groups present
--Finish completing Evaluation Form
--Ask one question today from the audience
--Turn sheet in at the end

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 194-201 ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87")
Focus your reading on:  a) "Mixed government"  b) Articles of Confederation  c) Northwest Ordinance of 1787  d) Shays' Rebellion



American Pop Culture (4th period A day):

1950s Movie Day (Day 1)
"Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"
--With note guide


**REMEMBER!!--Oral History Assignment is due this Friday!

9/22/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Trials of War, 1776-78")
2)  Revolutionary War Role Play (Day 1)
--Hand out individual identity profiles and assign roles
--2 groups present today
--Complete Evaluation Forms
--Ask 1 question today from the audience

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 175-179; 182; 184-190 ("The Path to Victory, 1778-83") and ("Republicanism Defined and Challenged")
Focus your reading on:  a) American alliance with France  b) Battle of Yorktown  c) Treaty of Paris (1783)  d) Loyalists after the war  e) Established churches after the war


American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 9/21 post, except your Oral History Assignment is due on Tuesday, 9/29.

9/21/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("Toward Independence, 1775-76")
2)  Revolutionary War Role Play (Prep Day)
--Read Option information as a group
--Complete the "Considering Your Option" sheet
--Make a group presentation sheet

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 170-175 ("The Trials of War, 1776-78")
Focus your reading on:  a) "War of Attrition"/George Washington  b) Battle of Trenton/Battle of Princeton  c) Battle of Saratoga/Gen. John Burgoyne  d) Valley Forge  e) Baron von Steuben  f) Funding the Continental Army



American Pop Culture:

1950s Music (Day 2)
--Finish note guide
--Discuss and hand in


**Remember that your Oral History Assignment is due this Friday.

9/18/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Road to War, 1771-75")
2)  Peer Review of Practice Essays
--3 rounds
--Turn in essays, notes, and outlines along with your evaluation sheets at the end

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 166-170 ("Toward Independence, 1775-76")
Focus your reading on:  a) 2nd Continental Congress  b) Thomas Paine's Common Sense  c) Thomas Jefferson/Declaration of Independence


American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 9/17 plan, except the due date for the Oral History Assignment is on Tuesday, 9/29.

9/17/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70")
2)  Finish Practice Essays
--Essay, notes, and outline all due tomorrow at the start of class for the Peer Review

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 150-151; 154-158 ("The Road to War, 1771-1775")
Focus your reading on:  a) Tea Act  b) Committees of Correspondence  c) Boston Tea Party  d) Coercive ("Intolerable") Acts  e) 1st Continental Congress  f) Loyalists (Tories)  g) Paul Revere  h) Minutemen  i) Lexington and Concord



American Pop Culture (4th period A day):

1950s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide


** Remember that your Oral History Assignment is due next Friday, 9/25.

9/16/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Finish yesterday's oral presentations
2)  Notes ("The Imperial Reform Movement, 1763-65") and ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66")
3)  Hand back Goldilocks essays/brief apostrophe lesson
4)  Practice Essay (for Peer Review on Friday)
Question:  "What factors triggered the deterioration in relations between Great Britain and its American colonies between 1763-1766?"

--Do notes today on the 3 points you want to write about (use pages 134-145 in your textbook for information).  Then construct a basic outline of your 3 points plus the supporting details and examples you will use.
--Tomorrow you will write the essay in class, and Friday will be a Peer Review.

5)  Homework: Textbook, pages 145-150 ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70")
Focus your reading on:  a) Townshend Acts  b) Non-importation  c) Daughters of Liberty  d) Boston Massacre



American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 9/15 entry

9/15/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Mid-Century Challenge: War, Trade, and Social Conflict, 1750-65")
2)  Oral Report Presentations on Great Awakening and the Enlightenment
--Audience takes class notes

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 134-140; 140-145 ("The Imperial Reform Movement, 1763-65") and ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66")
Focus your reading on:  a) Specific ways Britain began to reassert its authority over the colonies after the French and Indian War  b) Sugar Act  c) Stamp Act  d) Stamp Act Congress  e) Sons of Liberty  f)  Declaratory Act

**BRING TEXTBOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW



American Pop Culture:

1)  Give out information about Summerfield to students needing someone to interview for the 1950s Oral History Assignment.

2)  1950s TV (Day 2) ("The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis") and ("The Twilight Zone")
--Continue note guide
--Discuss and hand in

9/14/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening, 1740-65")
2)  Assigned pairs: Oral Reports on the "Impact of the Great Awakening and the Enlightenment on America"  [Prep Day in computer lab]
--Present tomorrow

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 121-126 ("The Mid-Century Challenge: War, Trade, and Social Conflict, 1750-65")
Focus your reading on:  a) Details on the French and Indian War  b) How the end of the war impacted the coming of the Revolution



American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 9/11 entry

9/11/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Imperial Slave Economy")
2)  Finish "Goldilocks" Essay and hand in
3) "Coin Exercise" (non-graded activity)

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 112-115; 118-121 ("The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening, 1740-65")
Focus your reading on:  a) Enlightenment  b) Deists  c) John Locke  d) Benjamin Franklin  e) Great Awakening/Pietism


American Pop Culture (4th period A day):

1)  Collect Syllabus Agreements
2)  Pass around Oral History interviewee sheet and try to make some connections with students who don't have someone to interview

3)  1950s TV (Day 1) ("I Love Lucy" and "Leave It To Beaver")
--Complete guide

9/10/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Collect syllabus agreements
2)  Notes (IB Topics Unit 1) ("From Mercantilism to Dominion") ("Salutary Neglect")
3) a) Hand out "Writing a History Essay"
    b)  "Goldilocks and the 3 Bears" Practice Essay
         --Your question should be the title of the essay
         --Due tomorrow in class

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 76-80; 84-89 ("The Imperial Slave Economy")
Focus your reading on:  a) South Atlantic System/Triangular Trade  b) "Middle Passage"  c) Specific Effects of the slave trade on England, Africa, the West Indies, and the American colonies



American Pop Culture (Period 2B):

Same as 9/9 plan, except:

• Syllabus agreement due Monday
• Oral History Assignment due Tuesday, 9/29 (I'll ask you on Monday to let me know if you have selected an interviewee and if you have any "extra" people you can loan out to other students.)

9/9/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Information Sheet/Seating Chart
2)  Syllabus (Agreement due tomorrow)
3)  Textbook checkout

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 72-73; 95 ("From Mercantilism to Dominion") and ("Salutary Neglect")
Focus your reading on: a) Mercantilism  b) Navigation Acts  c) Salutary neglect

**Test 1 will be on Wednesday, 9/30.


American Pop Culture (4th period A days):

1)  Information Sheet/Seating Chart
2)  Syllabus (Agreement due on Friday)
3)  Notes (1950s Unit Intro)
4)  Hand out 1950s Oral History Assignment (due Friday, 9/25)
     --Figure out by Friday who you could interview and if you have "extra" interviewees you could
        share with someone else.