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AP U.S. History

AP U.S. History. Friday, October 31 , 2014 General Reminders Missouri Compromise Map due NOW Today’s Content and Language Objectives Explore possible responses to the following essential question: Was independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it?

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AP U.S. History

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  1. AP U.S. History • Friday, October 31, 2014 • General Reminders • Missouri Compromise Map due NOW • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • Was independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? • How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? • How powerful should the national government be? • What principles should be the foundation of a republican society? • Today’s Activities • Unit 3 Exam – Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 • Homework: • Begin reading Chapter 9 – pages 284 - 293 • Learning Curve 9 deadline next WEDNESDAY 11:59 p.m.

  2. AP U.S. History • Thursday, October 30, 2014 • General Reminders • Missouri Compromise Map due TOMORROW • Test review sessions – TODAY3:00 • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) this TOMORROW • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • What principles should be the foundation of a republican society? • Today’s Activities • Freedom of Religion discussion • Video: God in America, Episode 2, The New Eden • Homework: • Take notes using the graphic organizer downloaded from Launch Pad • Learning Curve deadline TONIGHT 11:59 p.m.

  3. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, October 29, 2014 • General Reminders • Test review sessions – TODAY 4:15 (after movie) and THURSDAY 3:00 • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) this Friday, Oct. 31 • Reel Buffs Movie Club • TODAY – John Adams Part 6 (3:00 – 4:15) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • What principles should be the foundation of a republican society? • Today’s Activities • Missouri Compromise map and analytical questions • Homework: • Chapter 8, pages 264 – 277 • Take notes using the graphic organizer downloaded from Launch Pad • Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY 11:59 p.m.

  4. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, October 28, 2014 • General Reminders • Test review sessions – Wednesday 4:15 (after movie) and Thursday 3:00 • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) this Friday, Oct. 31 • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Wednesday– John Adams Part 6 (3:00 only) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • What principles should be the foundation of a republican society? • Today’s Activities • Thinking Like a Historian – pp. 260 – 261 • Homework: • Chapter 8, pages 256 – 264 • Take notes using the graphic organizer downloaded from Launch Pad • Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY 11:59 p.m.

  5. AP U.S. History • Monday, October 27, 2014 • General Reminders • Short essays on War Hawks and Tecumseh due NOW. Staple together. • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) this Friday, Oct. 31 • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Today– John Adams Part 6 (3:00 AND 4:00) • Wednesday– John Adams Part 6 (3:00 only) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • What principles should be the foundation of a republican society? • Today’s Activities • Thinking Like a Historian – pp. 252 – 253 • Homework: • Chapter 8, pages 248 – 256 • Take notes using the graphic organizer downloaded from Launch Pad • Learning Curve deadline THURSDAY 11:59 p.m.

  6. AP U.S. History • Friday, October 24, 2014 • General Reminders • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) next Friday, Oct. 31 • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • Profiles in Folly – The War Hawks of 1812 • Respond in 26 lines – To what extent did the war hawks act foolishly? • Profiles in Audacity – Tecumseh and an Indian Nation • Respond in 26 lines – To what extent did Tecumseh act audaciously? • Homework: • Begin working on test review for Unit 3.

  7. AP U.S. History • Thursday, October 23, 2014 • General Reminders • Debate next Monday, Oct. 27 • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) next Friday, Oct. 31 • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Today–Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • American Voices – pp. 238 – 239 • Answer 4 questions on p. 239 – in INK • Homework: • Learning Curve deadline TONIGHT 11:59 p.m. • Profiles in Folly – The War Hawks of 1812 (p. 151) • Profiles in Audacity – Tecumseh (p. 34)

  8. AP U.S. History • Thursday, October 23, 2014 • General Reminders • Debate next Monday, Oct. 27 • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) next Friday, Oct. 31 • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Today–Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • American Voices – pp. 238 – 239 • Answer 4 questions on p. 239 – in INK • Homework: • Learning Curve 7 deadline TONIGHT 11:59 p.m. • Profiles in Folly – The War Hawks of 1812 (p. 151) • Profiles in Audacity – Tecumseh (p. 34)

  9. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, October 22, 2014 • General Reminders • Debate next Monday, Oct. 27 • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) next Friday, Oct. 31 • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Today– John Adams, Part 5 (Finally, the one with Alexander Hamilton) • Thursday –Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • Quick Write – Thomas Jefferson • Chapter 7 vocabulary practice • Homework: • Finish reading Chapter 7– pages 234 - 245 • Learning Curve deadline has been extended to Thursday 11:59 p.m. (by popular demand)

  10. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, October 21, 2014 • General Reminders • Debate next Monday, Oct. 27 • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) next Friday, Oct. 31 • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Today– John Adams, Part 5 (Finally, the one with Alexander Hamilton) • Thursday –Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • Quick Write – Alexander Hamilton • Teacher lecture and notes on Hamilton’s financial plan • Homework: • Continue reading Chapter 7– pages 226 - 234 • Learning Curve deadline has been extended to Thursday 11:59 p.m. (by popular demand)

  11. AP U.S. History • Monday, October 20, 2014 • General Reminders • Debate next Monday, Oct. 27 • Unit 3 Test (chapters 5 – 8) next Friday, Oct. 31 • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Tuesday– John Adams, Part 5 (Finally, the one with Alexander Hamilton) • Thursday –Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • Graphic organizer – “Hamilton and Jefferson – Different Ideas of Republicanism” • Small group discussion; video clips; teacher explanation • Homework: • Continue reading Chapter 7. • Learning Curve deadline has been extended to Thursday 11:59 p.m. (by popular demand)

  12. AP U.S. History • Friday, October 17, 2014 • General Reminders • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Tuesday– John Adams, Part 5 (Finally, the one with Alexander Hamilton) • Thursday –Breakfast Club - Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • Independent silent reading of Chapter 7 • Graphic organizer – “Hamilton and Jefferson – Different Ideas of Republicanism” • Homework: • Launch Pad – Federalist essays # 10 & # 51. Read and answer the 3 questions on line. This has been reopened with a deadline of Sunday at 11:59 p.m. • Continue reading Chapter 7. Learning Curve deadline – Tuesday 11:59 p.m.

  13. AP U.S. History • Thursday, October 16, 2014 • General Reminders • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Today– Back to the Future Part 3 – Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: • How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • Exploration of issues concerning strength of national government • Vocabulary study • Homework: • Great Debates documents: “How Powerful Should the National Government Be?” • Launch Pad – Federalist essays # 10 & # 51. Read and answer the 3 questions on line. • Begin reading Chapter 7. Learning Curve deadline – Sunday 11:59 p.m.

  14. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, October 15, 2014 • General Reminders • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Today– John Adams (Part 4) • Thursday – Back to the Future Part 3 – Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: • How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? • How powerful should the national government be? • Today’s Activities • PSAT – Periods 1 – 4 • Period 5 – study period • Period 6 – Motivational speaker assembly • Homework: • Great Debates documents: “How Powerful Should the National Government Be?” • Launch Pad – Federalist essays # 10 & # 51. Read and answer the 3 questions on line.

  15. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, October 14, 2014 • General Reminders • Turn in Daniel Shays’ obituaries if you did not e mail it to me already • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. • Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • Reel Buffs Movie Club • Today and Tomorrow– John Adams (Part 4) • Thursday – Back to the Future Part 3 – Room 244 (just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential questions: • How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? • How Powerful Should the National Government Be? • Today’s Activities • Teacher lecture on comparison of confederation, federalism and consolidation • Homework: • Great Debates documents: “How Powerful Should the National Government Be?” • Launch Pad – Federalist essays # 10 & # 51. Read and answer the 3 questions on line.

  16. AP U.S. History • Thursday, October 9, 2014 • General Reminders • Remember that binders WILL be checked this term. Do not throw anything away. Keep taking notes as you read the textbook. • You will have several assignments to complete over the 4 day weekend – Work a little each day and you should have no problem getting it all done. • Send me an e mail TODAY describing your favorite part of TKAM (5 test bonus points) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Today– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? • Today’s Activities • “Ten Days that Unexpectedly Changed American History” - Shays’s Rebellion • Write an obituary for Daniel Shays • Homework: • Continue reading Chapter 6 (pages 196 - 204) • Chapter 6 Learning Curve and Chapter Quiz - deadline Friday 11:59 p.m.

  17. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, October 8, 2014 • General Reminders • Send me an e mail TODAY describing your favorite part of TKAM (5 test bonus points) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Today- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) • Tomorrow– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • How “revolutionary” was the American Revolution? • Today’s Activities • Brief video segment from Liberty (Part 2) – Thomas Paine and Common Sense • Document analysis and interpretation – excerpts from Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence • Small group discussion of responses • Homework: • Read Thomas Paine’s Common Sense (answer questions on Launch Pad for extra credit) Deadline 11:59 tonight! • Continue reading Chapter 6 (pages 189 - 196) • Chapter 6 Learning Curve and Chapter Quiz - deadline Friday 11:59 p.m.

  18. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, October 7, 2014 • General Reminders • Last night for To Kill a Mockingbird – 7:00 p.m. (Bonus points for attending) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Today- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) • Tomorrow-- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) (same as Tuesday) • Thursday– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • Was colonial independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? • Today’s Activities • Interactive discussion of Revolution era events • Small group and whole group discussions of the essential question above • Homework: • Read Thomas Paine’s Common Sense (answer questions on Launch Pad for extra credit) • Begin reading Chapter 6 (pages 184 – 189) • Chapter 6 Learning Curve and Chapter Quiz will be due Friday.

  19. AP U.S. History • Monday, October 6, 2014 • General Reminders • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Tuesday - John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) • Wednesday -- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) (same as Tuesday) • Thursday– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • Was colonial independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? • Today’s Activities • Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 • Read Profiles in Folly essay “King George III and the American Revolution” p. 137 • Homework: • Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it again to take notes). • Read Profiles in Folly essay “King George III and the American Revolution” – It will be posted on the webpage today. • Chapter 6 Learning Curve and Chapter Quiz will be due Friday.

  20. AP U.S. History • Friday, October 3, 2014 • General Reminders • Today– Group time line dueby 5:00 p.m. • Monday- Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Tuesday - John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) • Wednesday -- John Adams (Parts 2 & 3) (same as Tuesday) • Thursday– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • Was colonial independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? • Today’s Activities • Finish time lines!!!! • Homework: • Complete time lines • Study vocabulary – The complete list with definitions is now posted on my webpage! • Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it again to take notes).

  21. AP U.S. History • Thursday, October 2, 2014 • General Reminders • Tomorrow– Group time line due. (Major grade) • Monday- Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Today– Back to the Future (room 244 – just for fun) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Understand social and legal implications of unwise decisions. • Listen and ask relevant questions. • Today’s Activities • The Women’s Center Presentation: Play It Safe • Homework: • Complete time lines • Study vocabulary • Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it again to take notes).

  22. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, October 1, 2014 • General Reminders • Tomorrow– Play it Safe Presentation (Bring a signed form back if you DON’T want to be in class that day.) • Friday– Group time line due. (Major grade) • Monday- Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Today- HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I (repeat of Tuesday’s show) • Tomorrow– Back to the Future • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • Was colonial independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? • Today’s Activities • Collaborative Project: Road to Revolution Annotated Time Line • Homework: • Complete time lines • Study vocabulary • Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it again to take notes).

  23. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, September 30, 2014 • General Reminders • Thursday – Play it Safe Presentation (Bring a signed form back if you DON’T want to be in class that day.) • Friday– Group time line due. (Major grade) • Monday- Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Tuesday– HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I • Wednesday- HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I (repeat of Tuesday’s show) • Thursday – Back to the Future • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • Was colonial independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? • Today’s Activities • Collaborative Project: Road to Revolution Annotated Time Line • Homework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5 • Learning Curve: due Tuesday night at 11:59 • Liberty, Part I is linked on my webpage (if you missed it in class or need to see it again to take notes).

  24. Movie Club: • You will be watching the HBO series John Adams (parts 1 & 2) • Each part is 1 hour. We will finish at 5:00. • The story begins in Boston in 1770, the time of the “Boston Massacre.” • To receive 5 bonus points on a test, you must take a reasonable amount of notes and turn them in today.

  25. Test Corrections: • You will be working in room 234 across the hall. • Be sure to take a textbook with you. • Work silently and individually. • LEAVE YOUR CELL PHONE WITH ME. • Find a copy of the test, a correction form, and your scan sheet on the table. • Start with 14. • DO NOT CORRECT numbers 1 – 13. • We will do 1 – 13 in class later. • Bring everything back to me when finished.

  26. AP U.S. History • Monday, September 29, 2014 • General Reminders • Thursday – Play it Safe Presentation (Bring a signed form back if you DON’T want to be in class that day.) • Friday– Group time line due. (Major grade) • Monday- Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Tuesday– HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I • Thursday – Back to the Future • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • Was colonial independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? • Today’s Activities • Introductory video and notes: Liberty, Part I • Homework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5 • Learning Curve: due Tuesday night at 11:59

  27. AP U.S. History • Friday, September 26, 2014 • General Reminders • Next Thursday – Group time line due. (Major grade) • Next Friday - Big Vocabulary Test – Chapters 1 – 5 (Major grade) • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Tuesday– HBO mini series – John Adams, Part I • Thursday – Back to the Future • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Explore possible responses to the following essential question: • Was colonial independence inevitable and was war the only way to achieve it? • Today’s Activities • Introductory video and notes: Liberty, Part I • Directions for collaborative project: The Road to Revolution Annotated Time Line • Homework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5 • Wednesday night: pages 150 – 157 • Thursday night: pages 157 – 167 • Weekend: pages 168 – 179 • Learning Curve: due Tuesday night at 11:59

  28. AP U.S. History • Thursday, September 25, 2014 • General Reminders • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays • Today– Batman (just for fun – no bonus points) in room 244 • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Demonstrate understanding of the following essential questions: • How did the South Atlantic System create an interconnected Atlantic World? • Today’s Activities • Go over test • Homework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5 • Wednesday night: pages 150 – 157 • Thursday night: pages 157 – 167 • Weekend: pages 168 - 179

  29. Welcome to Movie Club For APUSH Today’s Movie: Last of the Mohicans The story of the French and Indian War You must take at least one page of notes for bonus points. 3:00 to 5:00

  30. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, September 24, 2014 • General Reminders • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • TODAY at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and Indian War) • Thursday – Batman (just for fun – no bonus points) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Demonstrate understanding of the following essential questions: • How did the South Atlantic System create an interconnected Atlantic World? • In what ways were Britain’s American colonies affected by events across the Atlantic? • How were colonial societies taking on an identity of their own? • Today’s Activities • Multiple Choice Exam • Homework: Reading in Chapter 5 and Learning Curve for Chapter 5 • Wednesday night: pages 150 – 157 • Thursday night: pages 157 – 167 • Weekend: pages 168 - 179

  31. Tips for effective debate: • DO NOT read a statement. Just talk. • DO NOT direct your statements to me. Talk to the other side. • Stand to speak. • Speak loudly, clearly, and slowly. • Listen to others and take notes, so you can actually respond to what they say. • Listen to your OWN team so you can add to what they say. • Asking questions is good. • Everyone on a team must speak once before anyone on that team can speak twice.

  32. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, September 23, 2014 • General Reminders • Unit 2 Test (Chapters 3 & 4) TOMORROW • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • TOMORROW at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and Indian War) • Thursday – Batman (just for fun – no bonus points) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Examine the following essential question • Did the Great Awakening or the Enlightenment have a more profound and lasting impact on America? (even up to the present day) • Today’s Activities • Debate the above question. • Homework: • Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 4 TODAY by 11:59 p.m. • Study for Unit 2 exam

  33. AP U.S. History • Monday, September 22, 2014 • General Reminders • Unit 2 Test (Chapters 3 & 4) on Wednesday • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • Wednesday at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and Indian War) • Thursday – Batman (just for fun – no bonus points) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Examine the following essential question • Did the Great Awakening or the Enlightenment have a more profound and lasting impact on America? (even up to the present day) • Today’s Activities • Prepare for tomorrow’s debate – Everyone MUST speak during the debate. • Higher scores will go to individuals who are able to respond specifically to the other side’s arguments (so you need to understand BOTH points of view). • Homework: • Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 4 by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. • Prepare for class debate on the Enlightenment and Great Awakening (Tuesday) • Read documents posted on my webpage

  34. AP U.S. History • Friday, September 19, 2014 • General Reminders • Unit 2 Test (Chapters 3 & 4) on Wedneday • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • Next Wednesday at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and Indian War) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Examine the following essential question • Did the Great Awakening or the Enlightenment have a more profound and lasting impact on America? • Today’s Activities • God in America – “George Whitefield and the Great Awakening” • Take notes • Homework: • Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 3 by Friday, 11:59 p.m. • Finish reading Chapter 4, pages 135 – 143 • Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 4 by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. • Prepare for class debate on the Enlightenment and Great Awakening (Tuesday) • Read documents posted on my webpage

  35. AP U.S. History • Thursday, September 18, 2014 • General Reminders • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • Today– The Princess Bride (Just for fun – no bonus points) • Next Wednesday at 3:00 and 5:15 – The Last of the Mohicans (story of the French and Indian War) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Examine the following essential question • In what ways was the region of the Middle Colonies the most socially, culturally, and economically diverse? • Today’s Activities • Shaping America Video – Lesson 5 – “Diversifying British America” • Classroom discussion • Homework: • Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 3 by Friday, 11:59 p.m. • Continue reading Chapter 4, pages 126 - 135 • Begin preparing for class debate on the Enlightenment and Great Awakening – Read 3 documents posted on my webpage.

  36. APUSH Binder Organization • Cover Page - Using a pen or marker, center this information prominently on the page: • Your Name • AP U.S. History (APUSH) • Ms. Ayala • Period ___ • 2014 – 2015 • Immediately after your cover page, place miscellaneous items, such as Course Information, Reading Schedules, etc. • Then 5 dividers for the fall semester - Clearly label the dividers • Period 1 – (1491-1660) – Chapters 1 & 2 • Period 2 – (1660-1754) – Chapters 3 & 4 • Period 3 – (1754-1800) – Chapters 5 - 8 • Period 4 – (1800-1848) – Chapters 9 – 12 • Period 5 – (1844-1877) – Chapters 13 - 16

  37. The following 3 items were not in your book, and I was not here to teach them to you. So, if you missed them, I will give you FULL credit back. On your test correction page, list the item number and topic. Write “not covered” in the explanation column. Example from Test A:

  38. Test Correction Procedures: • Please set your phone to silent and put it in the bucket. • You must be quiet at all times – just like a test. • Scan sheets are stacked by period. Find yours. • Get the correct test form (A,B,C,D) from the colored folders on the from table. • Get and READ the directions for making corrections. • Get the correction form. • Be sure to fill in the information at the top correctly, including the time you began and finished. • See me if you have any questions. I am here to help. • When finished, hand me your scan sheet and corrections. Return the test to the folder and directions to the table.

  39. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, September 17, 2014 • General Reminders • If you were absent Monday, you must see me to sign up for Launch Pad, our on-line textbook. Assignment due Friday!!!!!! • Test Corrections – last opportunity after school today • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • Thursday – The Princess Bride • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Examine the following essential question • How and why did the institution of slavery develop differently in the Chesapeake region and South Carolina? • Today’s Activities • Document analysis – Virginia Slave Codes, 1650 - 1750 • Classroom discussion • Homework: • Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 3 by Friday, 11:59 p.m. • Begin reading Chapter 4, pages 114 – 126 • Begin preparing for class debate on the Enlightenment and Great Awakening

  40. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, September 16, 2014 • General Reminders • Today is the last day to make up the Unit 1 test if you missed it. • Test Corrections – today and tomorrow. Sign up at my desk. • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • Today- Luther • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Examine the following essential question • How and why did the institution of slavery develop differently in the Chesapeake region and South Carolina? • Today’s Activities • Document analysis – Virginia Slave Codes, 1650 - 1750 • Classroom discussion • Homework: • Complete Learning Curve for Chapter 3 by Friday, 11:59 p.m. • Begin reading Chapter 4, pages 114 - 126

  41. AP U.S. History • Friday, September 12, 2014 • General Reminders • If you missed the test Wednesday, you must make it up after school no later than Tuesday after school. • Test Corrections – Today through next Wednesday. Sign up at my desk. • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • Next Tuesday - Luther • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Examine the following essential question • How do historians use primary source documents to understand the cultural values of the past? • Today’s Activities • Document analysis – Puritan Family Law p. 40 (in document reader) • Classroom discussion • Homework: • Finish Chapter 3 – Read pages 103 – 111 • Crash Course in U.S. History episodes 1 - 4

  42. AP U.S. History • Thursday, September 11, 2014 • General Reminders • If you missed the test yesterday, you must make it up after school no later than Tuesday after school. • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • Today – The Little Mermaid • Next Tuesday - Luther • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Examine the following essential question • Why is the year 1660 the beginning of a new period in colonial history? • Today’s Activities • Reading Quiz 3-1 • You will need a pen and a highlighter (different color for each person in group). • Classroom discussion • Homework: • Continue Chapter 3 – Read pages 90-103

  43. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, September 10, 2014 • General Reminders • You may turn in any missing work from last week NOW – no later • Reel Buffs Movie Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 244 at 2:45 • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Demonstrate mastery of the following concepts: • How did the Spanish, French, and English settlement of the New World impact Native American society? • How did the English settlements in the New England region and the Chesapeake region differ? • Today’s Activities • Unit 1 Exam – Chapters 1 & 2 • Get a scantron. You’ll need a pencil for bubbling. • For SUBJECT – write Unit 1 Test • Homework: • Begin chapter 3 – Read pages 80 – 90 (I feel a reading quiz coming soon)

  44. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, September 9, 2014 • General Reminders • Unit 1 Test tomorrow (Chapters 1 & 2) • Today’s Content and Language Objectives • Review content related to this essential questions: • How did the Spanish, French, and English settlement of the New World impact Native American society? • How did the English settlements in the New England region and the Chesapeake region differ? • Today’s Activities • Cooperative learning activity: Review for Unit 1 exam • Homework: • Study for test • Crash Course American History – Episodes 1 and 2 are great short reviews

  45. Substitute Sept 2 through Sept 8 – Various Chapter 2 Activities

  46. AP U.S. History • Friday, August 29, 2014 • General Reminders • Turn in signed contracts and course information. • Periods 1 & 2 – Please bring a box of tissues ASAP. • Periods 4, 5, 6 – Please bring a package of 4 highlighters ASAP. • Essential Question: • How did the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam become dominant in Europe and the Middle East prior to the Age of Exploration? • What role did these religious beliefs play in launching the Age of Exploration? • Themes in U.S. History • Ideas, Beliefs, and Culture • Historical Thinking Skills: • Historical Causation • Contextualization • Today’s Activities • Introduction to Crash Course in History videos by John Green • World History # 11 & 13 (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) • Homework: • Chapter 2 - Read pages 40 - 56

  47. AP U.S. History • Thursday, August 28, 2014 • General Reminders • Turn in signed contracts and course information. • Periods 1 & 2 – Please bring a box of tissues ASAP. • Periods 4, 5, 6 – Please bring a package of 4 highlighters ASAP. • Essential Questions: • To what extent does the natural environment contribute to the development of distinct regional group identities, institutions, and conflicts? • How and why did people move within the Americas before European contact? • Historical Theme: • Peopling • Environment and Geography • Today’s Activities • Group presentations: Native American Diversity and Geography • Reading quiz (pp. 18 – 25) • Homework: • Read pages 25 - 36

  48. AP U.S. History • Wednesday, August 27, 2014 • General Reminders • Turn in signed contracts and course information. • If you have not been issued a textbook, see me. • Periods 1 & 2 – Please bring a box of tissues ASAP. • Periods 4, 5, 6 – Please bring a package of 4 highlighters ASAP. • Today’s Objective • Answer the following essential questions: • To what extent does the natural environment contribute to the development of distinct regional group identities, institutions, and conflicts? • How and why did people move within the Americas before European contact? • Today’s Activities • Collaborative learning - Comparing and contrasting native American groups at the time of first European contact • Homework: • Read pages 18 - 25

  49. Remind 101 Directions • Enter this number into your cell phone: • 512-920-6172 • Then enter the following message for your class: • 1st period - @a79b9 • 2nd period - @9f649 • 4th period –@a5e7 • 5th period – @bd2044 • 6th period – @c2f10 • I will be able to text you important reminders for class. Our cell numbers will remain hidden to each other for privacy.

  50. AP U.S. History • Tuesday, August 26, 2014 • General Reminders • Turn in signed contracts and course information. • If you have not been issued a textbook, see me. • Periods 1 & 2 – Please bring a box of tissues ASAP. • Periods 4, 5, 6 – Please bring a package of 4 highlighters ASAP. • Today’s Objective • Answer the following essential questions: • To what extent does the natural environment contribute to the development of distinct regional group identities, institutions, and conflicts? • How and why did people move within the Americas before European contact? • Today’s Activities • Collaborative learning - Comparing and contrasting native American groups at the time of first European contact • Enroll in Remind 101 • Homework: • Read pages 18 - 25

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