Winter Break Project 2017

Final Due Date: Friday, January 5, 2018 (Final Draft).

You will choose one of the following essay prompts.   You will complete research on the topic, and create a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task, and a conclusion. You are also responsible for completing a planning page for your essay. This planning page must be submitted, along with your essay.

Option 1: Supreme Court Cases - CLICK HERE for the link.

Option 2: Constitutional Amendments CLICK HERE for the link

Resources:
For the Supreme Court Essay 

Bill of Rights Institute
Mr. Nassivera’s Site - Landmark Cases
HipHughes - “Supreme Court Cases for Dummies”
Hip Hughes - “The Warren Court in Ten Minutes”
HipHughes - “The Dred Scott Decision”
Hip Hughes - “The Exclusionary Rule”
PBS - Landmark Cases
YouTube playlist - “Supreme Court Cases”

For the Amendment Essay:
CLICK HERE for videos pertaining to amendments 13-27
Here's another listing of videos
National Constitution Center
Wikipedia 

Don't Plagiarize!  Here's a guide to citing sources.

Want help with transition words?  We've got you covered!

Due Dates:
1.  Planning Page - By NO LATER THAN 12/21
2.  1st Draft - By 12/22

HW Week of 12/11/17

Hello, All.  Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/11/17.

CLICK HERE for a link to the Crash Course video on the War of 1812. 

Based on the video, complete the worksheet that you were given in class, today, that corresponds to the video.

Didn't get the worksheet?  Left it in school?  Don't worry!   Here's a link to the worksheet! 

BE PREPARED! There is a very good chance you will have a QUIZ on the material discussed in the video, when you come to class, on Tuesday.



TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Watch the video below on the War of 1812.  You may also review the Crash Course Video you did for HW last night. 
2.  READ the following excerpt from our textbook.  
3. COMPLETE the following worksheet. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
Watch the Crash Course Video on Andrew Jackson. 

Complete the WORKSHEET that goes along with the video. 

Assignment 12/4/17

Hello, All.

Here is your assignment.

1. Take notes on slides 1-14 of the presentation below.



2. Read Chapter 6, Section 1 in your textbook,  The Americans. 
3. Based on the notes, your reading, and your knowledge of US History, complete the worksheet you were given in class.

HW Week of 12/4/17

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/4/17.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Read pp. 73-76  of "The Constitution Tested."  This is the handout you received in class, today.  
2. Define the Important Terms and Concepts on p. 73.  
3. Complete the attached worksheet.  

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Read and Review Chapter 6 Section 1, "Washington Heads the New Government" 
2. Complete the FIRST TWO PAGES of the attached PACKET

WEDNESDAY: 

1. READ Chapter 6 Section 2 "Foreign Affairs Trouble the Nation."  

2. Complete the Reading Study Guide

THURSDAY: 

1. Watch Crash Course Video #10: Thomas Jefferson and his Democracy

2. Complete the worksheet the accompanies the video

3. Read page 76 of the "The Constitution Tested." 

FRIDAY: 

1.  Read Chapter 6 Section 3, "Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course."  
2.  CLICK HERE, PRINT, and COMPLETE THE READING STUDY GUIDE,including the "As You Read" chart.   

3.  Watch the following video: 

4.  Complete the worksheet that accompanies the video

HW 12/1/17

Due: 12/4/17

1.  Watch the following video
2.  Complete the following worksheet

USH HW Week of 11/27

We are preparing for a multiple choice exam, this Friday.

A link to the study guide has been provided, below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12L25KgJx2CBsbB1zbFy9Iu4wWS-GLVcJgEZjyEmZeJM/edit?usp=sharing

Additionally, here are some great resources.

VIDEOS:
Colonies to Convention
Convention-Constitution

An awesome review slide show

US History Review Book

Please bring in $8.00 ASAP, for your copy of the US History Regents Review Book.  The deadline is December 1st.  Thanks! 

Exam Study Guide 11/22/17

Hello, All: 

Our exam will take place on 11/22/17.  Here is a study guide to help you prepare. 

Vocab Terms 10 Questions

Bill of Rights

Due Process of Law

Reserved Powers

Preamble

Checks and Balances

Judicial Review

Federalism

Marbury v. Madison

Delegated Powers

Concurrent Powers

Multiple Choice  23 QUESTIONS

Goal of the 13th/14th/15th Amendments

What is Judicial Review?

Purpose of the 5th and 6th Amendments (Due Process)

Why Checks and Balances was included in the Constitution

Delegated Powers - What are they?

Purpose of the Bill of Rights

Importance of Marbury v. Madison

Why the first amendment was added to the Consititution

What the 4th amendment protects against

Why James Madison wanted Checks and Balances in the government

Why Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

Why the AMENDMENT process is part of the Constitution

Importance of court cases, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona.

Essay (DBQ):
Discuss three ways the Constitution limits the power of the Federal Government

Period 2 HW - 11/14/17 DUE 11/17/17

You will be completing the Graphic Organizer you received in class, today.   (CLICK HERE for a COPY). 

Research the cases listed in Graphic Organizer, and complete the chart. 

Here are some resources to help you. 

Bill of Rights Institute
Mr. Nassivera’s Site - Landmark Cases
HipHughes - “Supreme Court Cases for Dummies”
Hip Hughes - “The Warren Court in Ten Minutes”
HipHughes - “The Dred Scott Decision”
Hip Hughes - “The Exclusionary Rule”
PBS - Landmark Cases
YouTube playlist - “Supreme Court Cases” - CLICK HERE for a series of videos, on each case.

SUPREME COURT CASE PACKET

Please note that you will be completing a THEMATIC ESSAY, NEXT WEDNESDAY as part of your exam, which will be based on these cases.  

You will turn this assignment in on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17th.  It will count as a PROJECT! 

Good Luck! 

Period 8 - HW

Hello, All:

Please complete the worksheets you were given in class, today, for HW. 

Here is a great video to help you understand checks and balances. 

Thematic Essay: Compromise and the Constitution

Historical Background:
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a number of compromises were proposed to satisfy the needs of a wide variety of constituents.  Large and small states, Federalists and Antifederalists, Slaveholders and abolitionists, - there were a number of different groups who had varying interests and needs for their citizens. Task:

• Chose two compromises made at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
• Describe the compromises in detail!  
• What were the two opposing sides to the debate?
• Explain how was it a compromise
• What components from each opposing argument did it adopt? What components did it modify?
• What makes it a compromise? How does it meet the needs of multiple points of view?

Suggested Topics:

• Connecticut compromise [The Great Compromise]
• Inclusion of the Bill of Rights   
• 3/5’s compromise
• Commerce Compromise    

Due Date: MONDAY 11/6/17.

You will hand in your essay, as well as your outline sheets (given out in class on 11/2). Here are some helpful videos

Exam Study Guide Unit 2 11/1/17

Hello, All.  

Here is your study guide for your exam on Unit 2.  Your exam will take place on Wednesday November 1, 2017. 

Your exam will consist of 20 multiple choice questions, and 15 vocabulary terms.  

Terms: 

Bill of Rights

Checks and Balances

Roger Sherman

Ratification

Federalist

James Madison

Federalist Papers

Shay's Rebellion

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Republic

Legislative Branch

Great Compromise

Anti-Federalist

Confederation
Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice Questions
Which geographic feature was used to establish the Proclamation Line of 1763?
What was the goal of The Federalist Papers?

Which issue did the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise address at the Constitutional Convention (1787)?

What was one effect of the Three-fifths Compromise?

Which two groups debated the ratification of the new Constitution?

At the Constitutional Convention (1787), which issue was resolved by the great compromise?

What is the CENSUS used to determine?

How is Federalism defined?

Arrange in order: inauguration of G Washington, French and Indian War, Battle of Saratoga, Passage of Stamp Act

What were the three compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention (what did they do)?

What did Anti-Federalists want added to the Constitution before they would approve it?

What was important about SHAY'S REBELLION?

What principle of government is found both in the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States?

What were some of the criticism of the AOC?

What the Boston Tea Party was a protest against... Which two key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?

What Thomas Paine urged people to do in Common Sense

Tonight's HW 10/25/17

Hello, All. 

Here is a link to tonight's HW assignment.  This is the same worksheet that you were given, in class today. 

Additionally, here are some videos to help you...You don't have to watch them all, but it's highly recommended that you watch at least one, or two. 

HW 10/24/17

Hello, All:

Here is your HW for Tuesday October 24, 2017.

 CLICK HERE, for Chapter 11 of We The People

Read pp. 94-100.

Answer the questions on the following worksheet (CLICK HERE).

Worksheet Translated to SPANISH 
Worksheet in ARABIC

Text translations:

CLICK HERE for the Spanish version 

Click here for French 

Click here for Arabic 

HW 10/19/17

Hello, All:

CLICK HERE for the link to tonight's HW assignment.  

Here is a very helpful video, on the Articles of Confederation.  It's highly recommended that you watch the video, to help you review the information we discussed in class, today. 

HW 10/18/17

Hello, All. 

If you did not finish the assignment from class, today.  You must finish tonight for HW.  Listed below, is a link to the assignment.

CLICK HERE for the assignment. 

HW 10/16/17

Hello, All:

For HW tonight, 10/16/17...

Please complete the attached worksheet.   If we are unable to provide you with copies, you will have to print the worksheet on your own. 

HW 10/12/17 (Due 10/16/17)

Hello, All:

Here is your HW for 10/12/17.  Because of field day, you may turn it in on Monday 10/16.

***PERIOD 8*** If you didn't finish the DBQ on the causes of the American Revolution, please finish the remaining documents for Monday! Here is a link, in case you lose your DBQ! 

1.  Carefully read Chapter 8 of We The People.  A link to the chapter can be found by CLICKING HERE. 

2.  After reading the chapter, complete the following worksheet.  A link to the worksheet can be found by clicking here.    Although we will try to make copies of the worksheet, it would be greatly appreciated if you could print your own copy.   If you are unable to do so, you may complete the assignment on looseleaf paper.

Here are some helpful videos to assist you with the content covered in this assignment.

HW 10/11/17

Hello, All: 

In case you misplaced the HW worksheet you received in class, today, here is a link to the file. 

CLICK HERE for the document. 

HW is due, tomorrow. 

Thanks!

Documents from Class 10/10/17

Hello, All: 

Here are the documents from today's lesson, 10/10/17.  Please print the documents if you need to do so. 
CLICK HERE for the documents 

Vocab Worksheet Unit 2/Friday's HW

Hello, All:

Here is a copy of the Vocab Worksheet for Unit 2 - American Revolution.

If you were unable to finish the worksheet in class, you must finish it, tonight, for HW.  Please bring the completed worksheet with you to class, tomorrow.

Here is a link to a list of vocab terms to help you.  You can also use the handouts that you've received in class as well. 

FOR FRIDAY: DUE TUESDAY! 
1.  Please read, "What Experiences Led to the American Revolution?"  
2.  Please answer the questions on the attached worksheet.  You may need to print out a copy of the worksheet.  If you cannot print the worksheet, you must complete the questions on looseleaf paper. 

HERE'S A GREAT VIDEO TO HELP YOU REVIEW (and it's fun!).  

French and Indian War DBQ

In case, you were absent, or you misplaced your documents...

CLICK HERE for a link to the documents. 

Feel free to review the videos, or your notes from yesterday to help you.

Exam Study Guide

Hello, All:

CLICK HERE for a link to the study guide for the unit one exam.

Review your notes, and all worksheets, to help you prepare.  Additionally, complete the review worksheet you were given in class, for WEDNESDAY.

Additionally, here are some links to some cool videos that might  help you as well.

Also, you may review any of the videos previously posted to help you.  

The French and Indian War (HW 10/2/17)

Period 8: 
Take notes on slides 7-10 of the presentation below. 


Here is a review video to help you understand the importance of the FIW, and the Proclamation of 1763.

If you didn't finish the worksheet in class, Here's a link to the worksheet (if you were absent, or lost it).  Please finish the worksheet for homework, if you didn't finish it in class.  

Advisory Lesson 9/28/17

Hello, Advisory People!

Here is your assignment for class, today. 

1.  CLICK HERE for a link to a reading, regarding Hurricane Harvey.  
2.  Based on the reading, and your knowledge of the event, answer the questions that follow each reading.

HW - Week of 9/25/17

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/25/17   Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing any materials related to your assignments, if they are not given to you by the teacher.   Legal absences from school are the only excuse for handing in an assignment on time. Please note that your HW is worth 20% of your grade.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Continue working on your summer assignment.
2.  WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:

3. Please print, and complete the guided notes worksheet that accompanies this video.  If you cannot print the assignment, you must handwrite the answers.  You can find the guided notes sheet, by clicking the link here   

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY NIGHT: FINISH YOUR SUMMER ASSIGNMENT! 

THURSDAY/FRIDAY:  To Be Determined

TRANSLATED DOCS FROM TODAY'S CLASS

Slavery and Indentured Servitude

Hello!

In case you didn't finish today's assignment in class, you must finish it for homework.

HERE IS A LINK TO THE DOCUMENTS 

Still confused about indentured servants?  Slavery?  Here's some information to help you! 

Translated version of the documents

Colonial America Vocabulary

Hello, All.

Please click on the link below.  Print out the vocabulary worksheet, and complete the definitions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WThwU0-7sPrPF9wEiN-UbTpZBNzOmpc5AtegED3cX3k/edit?usp=sharing

This assignment is due, tomorrow. 

Thank you!

Economy of the Colonies Worksheet

Hello! 

If you did not complete the "Economy of the Colonies Worksheet" in class, today, you must finish it for homework. 

If you need a copy of the worksheet, or questions,  here are some links to help you. 

Economies of the Colonies Questions

Economies of the Colonies Graphs

Need a little extra help?  Watch the video below! 

 

WJPS US HISTORY SUMMER ASSIGNMENT 2017

WJPS US History Summer Assignments

Listed below, are options for your summer assignment.  You must complete a minimum of THREE of the assignments listed.  

DUE DATE FOR SUMMER ASSIGNMENT - SEPTEMBER 28, 2017.

Option 1:

“Most Historically Significant Individuals That No One Knows” Project.

• Choose five individuals whose contributions to American history and culture have been considerable but about whom very little is known.  Avoid the obvious—no presidents, no first ladies!
• For each person you choose complete the following tasks:
• Explain who they are and what time period they lived in
• What did they do?
• Why do you think they are significant in U.S. History?

• Create a poster, a PowerPoint, or a film that presents your choices, fills in the little known details of their lives, and explains the significance of their contributions.

• You might want to focus on an area of history interesting to you and not dead center in the mainstream—medicine, engineering, art, music, video games, etc.

For a very cool example of this project, CLICK HERE

2.  U.S. History through Comic Books (or other popular culture media):

• Choose one Comic Book Superhero (or other approved cultural icon) and create an illustrated timeline showing his or her development and how it has reflected the historical events of the time.
• Provide a brief history of the superhero/popular culture icon
• Explain how the superhero/popular culture icon was impacted by the course of historical events
• Explain if/how the superhero/popular culture icon impacted U.S. history
• Why are comic books/popular culture icons significant in U.S. History

• Create a poster, a PowerPoint, or a film that presents your superhero, fills in the little known details of their lives, and explains the significance of historical events on their development and storytelling.

• Track the history of the superhero through the decades: 1930s-present

• Significant Seven: the seven most historically significant superheroes include:
• Superman (June 1938)
• Batman (May 1939)
• Wonder Woman (Summer 1942)
• Spider-Man (August 1962)
• Captain America (March 1941)
• Captain Marvel (January 1941)
• The Flash (January 1940)
• These represent some of the most historically important superheroes in American history; however, you are encouraged to find another character that you believe better represent the United States in the modern era.
• Want an example of this project?  CLICK HERE

OPTION #3: Images That Defined America.   

Since its invention, photography has provided a window into the events that have changed the course of our nation.  Images are seared into America’s collective memory and chronicled our nation’s progress and struggles during an era of rapid change.

Your task:  Choose TEN images from The 50 Most Powerful Pictures In American History;  and then provide a 150 word summary explaining your choice.

Here is a sample summary:  Burst of Joy 1.pdf

Option #4: The Interview

CLICK HERE for the details.

DUE DATE - September 28, 2017

HW Week of 5/22

MONDAY NIGHT:
1.  Watch

2.  Read Chapter 26 Section 2 in your textbook.  CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK
3.  Complete the worksheet "The Cold War Heats Up."  CLICK HERE for the link. 

Wednesday Night:
Watch

2.  READ "The Vietnam War." 

3.  Complete: - "The Vietnam War Years" 

Thursday Night: 

Watch: 

2.  Complete the worksheet, "The Civil Rights Era."