2/28/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Progressivism and National Politics")
2) Finish any remaining Role Plays or Individual Presentations
3) Extra Credit Opportunity

4) Homework: Textbook, pages 640-647 ("The Great War, 1914-18")
Focus your reading on:  a) Zimmermann Telegram  b) Impact of Russian Revolution on WWI



American Pop Culture:

1) Hand in 1950s Oral History assignments
2) Graded Sharing of Oral Histories

3) Finish 1950s Movie
--Discuss/hand in note guide

2/26/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/23 entry.

2/23/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) "Double" Notes ("Onto the World Stage")
("The Course of Reform")--goes with textbook reading, pages 574-579; 582-584; 589-591; Focus terms:  a) Muckrakers  b) Direct primary system  c) Initiative, referendum, and recall

2) Make-up time for Late 19th Century Individual Presentations

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 591-600 ("Progressivism and National Politics")
Focus your reading on:  Theodore Roosevelt's progressive policies as president: [a) Conservation  b) Square Deal]   c) Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom"



American Pop Culture:

1) 1950s Oral History assignment reminder/check-in

2) 1950s Movie (Day 1)
("Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?")
--With note guide

2/22/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Due to early dismissal on 2/20, 5th period is a make-up day for the Late 19th Century Presentations.

7th and 8th period, follow the entry from 2/16.

2/20/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/16 entry.

2/16/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("An American Empire")
2) Imperialism Role Play
--Groups present
--Complete Evaluation Form
--Audience asks 1 question only

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 622-623; 625-630 ("Onto the World Stage")
Focus your reading on:  a) Open Door Policy  b) Boxer "Rebellion"  c) Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy  d) Roosevelt Corollary  e) William Howard Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy"  f) Woodrow Wilson's "Moral Diplomacy" (not mentioned by name in the text)



American Pop Culture:

1)  1950s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1950s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide

2/15/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/14 entry.

2/14/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Roots of Expansion")
2) 3 groups: Imperialism Role Play (Prep Day)
--Read Option info
--Complete the "Considering Your Option" sheet
--Create group presentation sheet

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 609; 612-613; 616-622 ("An American Empire")
Focus your reading on:  a) Reasons for going to war with Spain  b) William McKinley/USS Maine  c)  Filipino "insurrection"/Emilio Aguinaldo


American Pop Culture:

1) 1950s Oral History assignment reminder/check-in to see if you have someone to interview yet.

2) 1950s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide

2/13/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/12 entry.

2/12/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) "Double" Notes ("Industrial Capitalism Triumphant") and ("The Politics of the Status Quo, 1877-93")
("Urbanization") and ("City Life")

2) Continue/finish Individual 19th Century Presentations

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 604-609 ("The Roots of Expansion")
Focus your reading on:  a) Imperialism  b) Alfred T. Mahan's proposals



American Pop Culture:

1) 1950s Oral History assignment reminder/clarification; Passing around sheet to see if everyone has found an interview subject yet.

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

2/9/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/8 entry.

2/8/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Individual Presentations on Late 19th Century Topics
--Points for: Title Page/Visual, Typed Info, Presentation
--Audience takes class notes

2) Homework: Textbook, pages 544-550; 556-563; 566 ("Urbanization") and ("City Life")
Focus your reading on:  "Dumb-bell" tenements




American Pop Culture:

1) Collect Syllabus Agreements and Movie Permission Slips

2) 1950s TV (Day 1)
("I Love Lucy") and ("Leave It to Beaver")
--With note guide

2/7/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/6 entry.

2/6/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

**Hand out I.B. Unit 4 packets
1) Notes ("Wagon Trains, Railroads, and Ranchers") and ("The Fate of the Indians")
2) Late 19th Century Individual Presentations (Prep Day using Chromebooks)
--Assignment description on Google Classroom
--Present during next class

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 486-487; 490; 494-495; 518-519; 521; 523 ("Industrial Capitalism Triumphant") and ("The Politics of the Status Quo, 1877-93")
Focus your reading on:  a) Andrew Carnegie  b) "Gilded Age"/Laissez-faire  c) Social Darwinism  d) Political machines


American Pop Culture:

1) Info sheet/Seating Chart
2) Syllabus (Agreement due Thursday)
3) Movie Permission Slips (due Thursday)
4) 1950s Intro Notes
5) Hand out 1950s Oral History assignment (due Wednesday, 2/28)
6) Getting acquainted

2/2/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 3rd period entry on 1/31.

2/1/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 3rd period entry for 1/31.