12/15/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Crime Against Kansas")-Part 2
2) John Brown
--Reading: Use pages 232-235 in books provided
--Graded Discussion based on question put on screen

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 390-394 ("The Election of 1856 and Dred Scott")
Focus your reading on:  a) Dred Scott  b) Lincoln-Douglas Debates  c) Election of 1860


American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History assignment is due today.

2) Graded Sharing of Oral Histories

12/14/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 12/13 entry.

12/13/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Crime Against Kansas")-Part 1
2) Group presentations on historians
--Everybody participates in the group presentation
--I.B. History test-takers should take notes

3) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 153-169 ("The Crime Against Kansas")-Part 2
Focus your reading on:  a) Election of 1856 (James Buchanan vs. John C. Fremont)  b) Lecompton Constitution



American Pop Culture:

1) Final reminder about 1980s Oral History assignment (due on Friday)

2) 1980s Movie: ("WarGames") (Day 2)
--Finish note guide

12/12/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 12/11 entry.

12/11/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) IB Unit 3 Topics handed out
2) Reminder to sign up for PCC credit if you have not already
3) Notes ("Slavery, Rum, and Romanism")
4) 6 groups: Historiography on the Causes of the Civil War (Google Classroom)
--Follow directions on sheet
--Present during next class time

5) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 145-153 ("The Crime Against Kansas")-Part 1
Focus your reading on:  a) "Bleeding Kansas"  b) John Brown  c) "The Caning of Sumner" (Charles Sumner)


American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1980s Movie: ("WarGames") (Day 1)
--With note guide

12/8/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 12/7 entry.

12/7/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Test 2

2) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 117-144 ("Slavery, Rum, and Romanism")
Focus your reading on:  a) Election of 1852  b) Kansas-Nebraska Act/Stephen A. Douglas  c) American ("Know-Nothing") Party


American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1980s Music (Day 2)
--Finish note guide