COLD WAR DBQ - BONUS!

RUSH Students:

Is there anyone out there who would like to have a Spring Break, WITHOUT a US History Assignment?

If your answer is "yes," then read on!

Our next assessment piece is a DBQ Essay on the Cold War.  Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, you are going to:


• Discuss how the threat of communism during the Cold War affected the
United States in the period from 1945 to 1960

CLICK HERE for the DBQ

In order to get your Spring Break Assignment waived;

EVERY RUSH STUDENT MUST 
1.  Complete a first, second, and FINAL DRAFT, on the exact due dates. 
2.  Complete a TYPED, HARD COPY of the FINAL DRAFT, that is spell/grammar checked
3.  Have all drafts signed by their parents. 
4.  Actively participate in peer review sessions during class
5.  Include a grading rubric!  


Due dates:
1st Draft - Monday April 1
2nd Draft - Tuesday April 2
FINAL DRAFT - THURSDAY APRIL 4 


YOU CAN DO IT!!! 

HW Assignments 3/26/12

Hello, RUSH students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/26/2012.  Effective 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature, in order for you to receive credit for completing the assignment.

MONDAY/TUESDAY NIGHT: Complete the Cold War Hot 24 project for Wednesday March 28, 2012.   

WEDNESDAY:Finish the Hot 24 

THURSDAY:  Print out the Cold War DBQ.  If you can print out an extra copy for a friend, please do so!  


Complete the DBQ questions.   


Friday: Begin drafting your essay.  1st draft due Monday.  Remember, this is an important assignment, for you and your team-mates! 

Assignments week of 3/19/2012

Greetings, RUSH Students:

Below, are your HW assignments for the week of 3/19/2012.  Unless noted otherwise, HW assignments are due on the following class day.

***WWII Test Corrections*** 

Due to a problem with the link, the deadline for test corrections has been extended.   You may hand the corrections in on THURSDAY March 22nd.  Corrections must be completed in the format specified on the test correction sheet.  For more information on test corrections, click here

COLD WAR EXAM - NEXT FRIDAY!  MARCH 30th! Details to follow. 

Monday Night:  

1.  Work on Test Corrections. 

2.  Review Chapter 26 

3.  Complete the Chapter 26 Summary Worksheet. CLICK HERE for the worksheet. 

Tuesday Night:

1) Go to the NARA (National Archives and Records) Website. Click on the link below, and print out the worksheet.

http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets/movie.html

2) The title of the cartoon you are going to be watching is "Make Mine Freedom." Before you watch the cartoon, complete "Step 1" section "B"

3) Check out this "old school" cartoon, entitled "Make Mine Freedom." Here are the links for the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVh75ylAUXY

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5374008715756508221&q=make+mine+freedom

4) Complete the rest of the worksheet. Due WEDNESDAY!

Wednesday Night:
Due Wednesday March 28th

THE COLD WAR "HOT 24" Presentation
Listed below are terms, and concepts related to the Cold War, which I've called the "Hot 24." These terms, concepts, etc. are the most common subject of mult. choice questions, essays, etc. on the Regents exam.

Your mission: For each term,

1. Identify what it is.
2. Its purpose: What/why it was done.
3. Its significance: Why was it important?
4. Locate, Draw, create a visual aid for each term.
5. Arrange the visuals, and definitions in a creative manner of your choosing.  This can be, to quote the rock band Journey, "any way you want it." Create a poster, make a video, do a PowerPoint.  It's entirely up to you.
Here's the list
Here's the Rubric

1. Truman Doctrine
2. Marshall Plan
3. Berlin Airlift
4. NATO
5. Warsaw Pact
6. Korean War
7. H.U.A.C.
8. Rosenberg Trial
9. McCarthyism
10. Domino Theory
11. CIA
12. Eisenhower Doctrine
13. Sputnik
14. Bay of Pigs
15. Cuban Missile Crisis
16. Tonkin Gulf Resolution
17. Vietnam War
18. War Powers Act of 1973
19. 26th Amendment
20. Iron Curtain
21. NY Times vs. United States
22. Alger Hiss
23. General Douglas MacArthur
24. Joseph McCarthy

Test Correction Info

Test Revision Sheet - Must be filled out in order to receive credit.  

WWII Exam - CLICK HERE

Test Corrections are due NO LATER THAN Thursday March 22nd.

Test Revision must be signed by a parent in order to receive credit .

HW Assignments Week of 3/12

Hello, RUSH students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/12/2012.

Monday Night - 
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 1
2. Complete:
a.  Chapter 26 Section 1 Reading Study Guide
b.  Chapter 26 Section 1 Quiz - YOU ARE ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING THE TERMS AND NAMES.  

Tuesday: 
Complete Chapter 26 Section 1 Primary Source
Complete Chapter 26 Section 1 Geography

Wednesday 
1.  Read Chapter 26 Section 2
2.  Complete Chapter 26 Section 2 Reading Study Guide
3.  Complete Chapter 26 Section 2 Quiz

Thursday 
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 3
2. Complete Chapter 26/Section 3 R.S.G.
3. Complete Chapter 26/Section 3 Quiz

Friday
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 4
2. Complete Chapter 26/Section 4 R.S.G.
3. Complete Chapter 26/Section 4 Quiz

WWII Exam Study Guide

CLICK HERE for the Link to the Study Guide


Study Guide #2 - CLICK HERE


Video - Very good! 


Practice Questions! 

HW Week of 3/5/2012

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your assignments for the week of March 5.  Effective 1/31/2012, all HW must be signed by a parent, in order for you to receive credit for the assignment.

Monday Night - 
Read Chapter 25 Section 1 in your Textbook 
Complete "Mobilizing for Defense" 

Tuesday Night -
Read Chapter 25 Section 4 in your Textbook 
Complete "The Home Front" 

Wednesday Night - Review for a Quiz on Chapters 24 and 25 in your textbook 


Thursday/Friday - TBA