Declaration of Independence Lecture

HW Week of 9/26/16

Monday Night 9/26: 

WATCH:
  
If you'd like to take notes as you're watching the video, here is a Slideshow to help you take notes. 

Please take notes on slides 3-24 of the presentation below.




For Extra Credit...Watch "America The Story of Us: Revolution (CLICK HERE for the link)," and complete the worksheet (CLICK HERE).  You must do the HW, in order to get credit for the extra credit.  

TUESDAY:  Due 9/28 (Wednesday): 
Using the readings below to  complete the attached worksheet.  
Readings:
The Colonial Period 
American Revolution

Wednesday: Due 9/29/16:
Review Chapter 4 Section 1 in your textbook. 
Complete the Reading Study Guide 

THURSDAY: Due 9/30/16 
Review Chapter 4 Section 2 in your textbook. 
Complete the Reading Study Guide 

Friday: 
DUE 10/5 (Wednesday) 
Begin working on the "Road to Revolution" Video Quest.   This assignment will count as a test. It will be used in place of your LOWEST test grade for the semester.  

1. Start HERE, by carefully reading the directions.  

2. CLICK HERE for the worksheet.  You will click on the links for each video, and answer the questions, THOROUGHLY!!! 

Here is a link to the files you will need to complete the video quest. 

Here is a link to the rubric.  You must print the rubric, and attach it to your project.  

Here is a link to a tutorial video, to help you with the assignment.

HW Assignments week of 9/19/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2016. Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning. Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period. Other assignments may take a little longer. You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.

MONDAY NIGHT 9/19: Due 9/20 
1.  Watch the video, "European Rivalries, and the French and Indian War." 


Take notes on the presentation below.


Here is a link to the lecture on the above slideshow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBhG4QLqJR8&feature=youtu.be

TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE FRIDAY 9/23/16 

Complete the "French and Indian War Webquest."    You are responsible for printing out the file, and handing it in, on FRIDAY.  

FRIDAY NIGHT: DUE MONDAY 9/26.  

1. Read Chapter 7 of the textbook, We The People.  

2. Define the "Terms to Understand" on p. 61 of the chapter. 

3. Complete the "Lesson Review" Questions on p. 68.  

Summer Assignment Take Home Exam

 CLICK HERE  for the exam.

CLICK HERE for the answer sheet.

You are only responsible for turning in the answer sheet.  The exam is due on Monday, Sept. 19th.

HW Assignments Week of 9/8/16

Hello, Class of 2020!

Thank you for choosing WJPS as your high school.  This is your official class blog, for US History and Government classes.  This is where you will find all of the resources you need for this class, including but not limited to, HW assignments, test prep, videos, and other important material.

Your homework for this week is to complete the summer assignment.  Please pay careful attention to the components of the assignment.  A link below has been provided for you.

http://teslersapush.blogspot.com/2016/06/apush-summer-assignment-2016.html

In addition to the assignment, please print out the student contract.  Review it with your parents, and have them sign it as well.  Please return the contract with your summer assignment.  You will also be responsible for bringing in the classroom supplies.

The due date for the assignment, contract, and classroom supplies is Sept. 13th, 2016.

HW Assignments Week of 9/12/16

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/12/2016.   Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning.  Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period.   Other assignments may take a little longer.  You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.

TUESDAY NIGHT:  DUE WEDNESDAY 9/14/16.  
1.  Watch the video below.  If you'd like to see a slideshow of the information contained, CLICK HERE.    You can also use Chapter 1 of the AMSCO book to help you with the material.


2.  Please take notes on slides 3-7 of the slideshow shown below:

3.  Based on the information in the video above, as well as your notes, please complete page 1 of the review worksheet.

WEDNESDAY:  DUE FRIDAY 9/16 
1. Watch the THREE  videos below.  Each video is about 10-12 minutes.  The slideshows that correspond to each video are listed below as well.  
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF THE SOUTHERN COLONIES VIDEO
CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW OF THE NEW ENGLAND/MIDDLE COLONIES VIDEO
CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW OF THE ENGLISH COLONIAL SOCIETY VIDEO


2.  Please take notes on slides 9-24 of the review slideshow, from Monday night's HW.  

Complete the questions on pages 2-4 of the worksheet. 

FRIDAY:  DUE MONDAY 9/19/16

COMPLETE YOUR TAKE-HOME TEST on the SUMMER ASSIGNMENT.  YOU ARE ONLY TURNING IN THE ANSWER SHEET.  YOUR WORK WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF IT IS COMPLETED ON THE ANSWER SHEET.