HW Assignments week of 4/29

Hello, RUSH students. 

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/29/2013 


TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE WEDNESDAY 
1. Review the video "America in the 20th Century: The Roaring 20's" 

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2. Answer the questions below, based on the video, and your knowledge of US History.  

1. Explain the Red Scare and its development.

2. Describe the state of labor workers and their difficulties during the 1920s.

3. Discuss the presidential election of Warren Harding, his policies, and his scandal.

4. Compare and contrast the changes in work in automobiles, farming, and other industries during the Roaring

Twenties.

5. List some of the innovations created for the home and transportation and how they affected peoples’ lives.

6. Describe the changes in business practices and how they helped to fuel an economic explosion in the United

States during the 1920s.

7. Summarize the social tensions found between American citizens and immigrants, as well as racial discrimination.

8. Give examples of the differing values and problems that developed as more people moved from rural to urban

communities.

9. Discuss the cultural changes in the American society during the 1920s.

10. Explain why Americans had more leisure time, how they made use of it, and how it affected women's roles.

Wednesday: Due FRIDAY

 1. Complete the Twenties and Thirties reading and complete the corresponding questions

FRIDAY: 

TBA 

HW Week of 4/22

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your assignments for the week of 4/22:

TUESDAY NIGHT:  DUE THURSDAY!
1. READ CHAPTER 20 SECTIONS 1 AND 2 
2. COMPLETE - CHAPTER 20 SECTION 1 AND 2 READING STUDY GUIDES (CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR THE STUDY GUIDES!).  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT - 
COMPLETE THE TUESDAY NIGHT ASSIGNMENT 

THURSDAY NIGHT: DUE FRIDAY 
1. READ CHAPTER 20 SECTION 3 
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 20 SECTION 3 READING STUDY GUIDE

FRIDAY: DUE MONDAY. 
1. COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 20 SUMMARY 
2. COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 20 ASSESSMENT ON P. 636 IN YOUR TEXTBOOK. 

1. COPY THE VISUAL SUMMARY 
2. COMPLETE THE TERMS AND NAMES AND MAIN IDEAS ON P. 636 

***QUIZ CHAPTER 20 TUESDAY, OR WEDNESDAY***

***HERE IS A LINK TO A FOLDER, WHICH CONTAINS ALL OF THE FILES YOU NEED FOR THIS WEEK'S HW ASSIGNMENTS***

WWI Review Notes

In case you missed anything, here's an amazing presentation to help you review for the exam tomorrow!

HW Assignments Week of 4/15/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/15/13.  Just a reminder,


1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 

2.Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise 
noted. 

3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive credit for an assignment's completion.  

4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates. 

 5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials cover
ed in this course.

6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR WJPS EMAIL FOR THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS!!!***

***EXAM FRIDAY, or MONDAY on CHAPTER 19!***

MONDAY NIGHT 4/15: 

CHOOSE ONE of the TWO ASSIGNMENTS!  
1. Review Chapter 19 

2. Print out, and complete the Chapter 19 Summary

3. Print out, and complete the Chapter 19 Building Vocab Sheet

TUESDAY NIGHT 4/16: 

1. Review Chapter 19, Section 1, and Chapter 19, Section 2 

2. Complete the Chapter 19 Section 1 Quiz 

3. Complete Chapter 19 Section 2 Quiz

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 4/17 

1. Review Chapter 19, Section 3, and Chapter 19, Section 4 

2. Complete the Chapter 19 Section 3 Guided Reading

3. Complete Chapter 19 Section 4 Re-Teaching Activity

THURSDAY NIGHT 4/18: 

Study your notes, homework, etc.  for an exam on Chapter 19 

Friday: TBD 

HW Assignments - Week of 4/8/2013

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/8/13.  Just a reminder,


1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 

2.Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise 
noted. 

3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive credit for an assignment's completion.  

4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates. 

 5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials cover
ed in this course.

6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR WJPS EMAIL FOR THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS!!!***

Monday 4/8 and Tuesday 4/9: 

Study your notes, HW, etc., for an exam on Chapter 18.
45 Questions.  15 matching, 30 Multiple Choice.  CLICK HERE for the study guide.  It will be based only on Chapter 18 (America Becomes a World Power)

Wednesday Night:  

1. Watch the Video "America in the 20th Century - The Great War"  

2. Complete the following questions: 

1. List and explain the four underlying causes of World War I.

2. Describe the event that catapulted Europe into World War I.

3. Explain why World War I was also known as the "Modern War" and give examples of technological advances.

4. Discuss why the United States wanted to stay neutral and the reasons why it decided to join.

5. Describe how the checks and balance system kept the war from starting before it did.

6. Explain the roles women and African-Americans had in fighting the war.

7. Describe the efforts made by the War Industries Board to control the economy in preparation for war.

8. List and explain some of the efforts the general public could do to support the government and the United States while at war.

9. Discuss the process the military used in getting ships made and transported over to Europe safely.

10. Explain the battles the United States fought against Germany and their outcomes.

Thursday Night:  Due MONDAY!  

Read Chapter 19 in your textbook.  Complete the Reading Study Guides corresponding to each chapter.  You will receive the RSG's via email.  YOU are responsible for checking your own email, and printing the Reading Study Guides.  

Friday Night:  Complete the Chapter 19 Assignment 

HW Assignments Week of April 1, 2013

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/1/13.  regarding HW...

1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 

2.Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise 
noted. 

3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive credit for an assignment's completion.  

4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates. 

 5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials cover
ed in this course.

6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR WJPS EMAIL FOR THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS!!!***

Here's the slideshow on Chapter 18. 

Wednesday Night: 
1. Take notes on slides 1-7 of the presentation. 
2. READ Chapter 18 Section 1, and Chapter 18 Section 2 in your textbook.  

3. Complete the Reading Study Guides for Sections 1 and 2.  

Thursday Night:
1. READ Chapter 18 Section 3, and Chapter 18 Section 4 in your textbook. 

2. Complete the Reading Study Guides for Sections 3 and 4.  
3. Take Notes on Slides 9-16 

Friday Night: 
Finish Taking Notes on the rest of the presentation

Complete the following reading on Imperialism .   It would be a really good idead to print out the reading, highlight it, and take notes on what you've highlighted.   After completing the reading, complete the question sheet.   

Monday Night 4/8/13: 

Study your notes, HW, etc., for an exam on Chapter 18.
45 Questions.  15 matching, 30 Multiple Choice.  CLICK HERE for the study guide.  It will be based only on Chapter 18 (America Becomes a World Power)