Wednesday, September 29, 2010

QUIZ - Foundations of Gov't

Hello, RUSHers:

Here is the information that you will need to study in order to perform successfully on the quiz (scheduled for Monday, or Tuesday). You can use your class notes, as well the textbook readings. For those of you who have purchased the BLUE review book, reading over Chapter 4 would be EXTREMELY HELPFUL!

The quiz will be 20-30 short answer questions. Some of the questions will be vocabulary terms and names. These will be based on your Terms and Names from your HW assignments. There will be about 10 of those, and then you will have around 20 multiple choice questions.

Here are the topics to study

MERCANTILISM - What was it? How did the British benefit from the system of Mercantilism? How did the British use it? Why were American colonists against it?

NEW ENGLAND TOWN MEETING/HOUSE OF BURGESSES - Why were they important? How did they influence the formation of gov't in the US?

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE - How did it influence the formation of government in the United States? What does the DOI say about the purpose of Gov't?

JOHN LOCKE/SOCIAL CONTRACT - What did it say? Why was it important?

Causes of American Revolution - NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!

PETER ZENGER TRIAL - FREEDOM OF THE PRESS!

We will spend some time in class Friday, and possibly Monday reviewing for the quiz. Good Luck!

Monday, September 27, 2010

HW Assignments Week of 9/27/2010

Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your assignments for the week of Sept. 27th.

Monday Night - Please Read Chapter 3 Section 4 in your textbook. Please complete the "Terms and Names" section on Page 89 of your textbook. Please complete the "Main Ideas" questions 7, and 8 on page 92.

Tuesday 9/28 - Please Read Chapter 4 Section 1. Complete the "Terms and Names" on page 102, and the "Main Ideas" Questions 11, 12, and 13 on p. 126

Wednesday - Please read chapter 4 Section 2 (pp. 103-108). Complete the "Terms and Names" on page 109, and the "Main Ideas" Questions 14, 15 on p. 126

Thursday - CLICK HERE for the video "Revolutionary War." Please watch the video, and complete a video/podcast sheet, which you can obtain by CLICKING HERE.

Friday - Review your notes, HW, assignments, etc for a quiz Monday or Tuesday. The quiz will cover the foundations of America's Government to the start of the Revolutionary War.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Homework Assignment 9/24/2010

Hello, RUSHers!

Here is this weekend's HW assignment:

1. Like the WJPS RUSH page (will be posted this weekend) on Facebook!
2. In your TEXTBOOK READ pp. 66-71 (Chapter 3, Section 1)
3. Complete "Terms and Names" on page 92
4. Complete "Main Ideas" on page 92, only numbers 1 and 2.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Posting to the Blog!

RUSH students:

When posting to the blog, please make sure that your name is included somewhere in the post. I have no idea of knowing who you are, and who's posting, if you don't put your name to it. I can't give you credit for the assignment if you don't put your name on the post. Thanks!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Home Work Assignments Week of Sept 14, 2010

Hello, Everyone!

In an effort to keep everyone organized, and to give you a sense of structure. I will make every effort possible to have your week's assignments laid out for you at the start of the week.

Here are your assignments for this week. Unless stated otherwise, please consider that all assignments are given are due the next class day.

MONDAY NIGHT - CLICK HERE for Assignment #2
THURSDAY - Create a rough draft of the Essay that you will write for the first project assignment "What America Means to Me." CLICK HERE FOR the DETAILS. Your rough draft is due on MONDAY.

That's what's on the agenda for this week. Hope this is helpful!

Our First Project

What does America Mean to Me?”

Due Date: 9/24/2010

Introduction:
It's been called the Land of Opportunity, the Land of Liberty, a melting pot and a great experiment. For more than 280 million people today, the United States of America is quite simply "home" -- a place of beauty, comfort and memories as well as a source of pride, strength and stability in an ever-changing world.
What does America mean to you? For this assignment, you will express those ideas in a written and visual form.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

GREETINGS, CLASS of 2014!!!

Greetings, Class of 2014!

Thanks for visiting the blog. I've set this up as a way for us to communicate with each other, and share ideas about Social Studies, school, the world, etc. I'd like to use this a way for us to even complete our homework assignments; saves paper, time, trees, etc.

As 9th graders, you and the other members of our Freshman Learning Community (FLC) will be engaged in a rigorous course of study in
US History and Government. It is an extremely challenging course. Some members of our learning community will be taking Advanced Placement (AP) US History. This is a college-level course, with a demanding exam that is taken in the beginning of May; students who are successful on this exam can earn up to six (6) college credits for their efforts!



Assignment # 1 - 9/08/2010

Here is your first assignment. There are five things you need to do. Please note that you must complete each of these five steps by MONDAY SEPT 14, 2010.

1. Purchase a copy of A Quick Review of US History and Government. You can order the book by clicking here. The cost of the book is approximately Eight (8) dollars. It is the BEST review book for US History that I have seen published! Please bring this book with you on the first day of school, as well as every other day of school. This book should always be on your person when you come to US History class.

2. Purchase the supplies for this class. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF SUPPLIES. Please note that you are responsible for both the personal supplies, and classroom supplies!

3. CLICK HERE, print out the WELCOME LETTER. Please read the letter with your parents. Both you and your parents must sign the letter. Please bring it with you to class on Monday September 14th.

4. CLICK HERE, print out the CLASS CONTRACT. Please read the contract and bring it with you on the first day of school. You, and your parents must sign the contract. The contract must be on your person every day that you are in this class!

5. Click HERE to set up your account with POWER MEDIA PLUS. You will need this account, as sometimes you will be asked to watch videos for this class at home. DON'T WORRY! IT'S FREE! Enter the following passcode (copy and paste works best) yPNvYtchCh


Assignment #2 Due Date 9/14/2010

This assignment is due on TUESDAY SEPT. 14th 2010.

CLICK HERE, and READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE.

Based on the article, in your opinion, what are the FIVE most important reasons the author gives for studying history? Please briefly explain WHY you chose those five.

Before todays' class, and before reading this article did you think studying history was important? Why, or why not? Has that perception changed? Why, or why not? PLEASE BE HONEST. I will not be offended if you don't think studying history is important. All I ask is that you explain why you believe it is not. Please note that you can complete this part of the assignment, either by writing it on looseleaf, or by posting on-line.

Monday, June 28, 2010

WJPS Summer Assignment 2010

Greetings, Class of 2014!

Thanks for visiting the blog. I've set this up as a way for us to communicate with each other, and share ideas about Social Studies, school, the world, etc. I'd like to use this a way for us to even complete our homework assignments; saves paper, time, trees, etc.

As 9th graders, you and the other members of our Freshman Learning Community (FLC) will be engaged in a rigorous course of study in
US History and Government. It is an extremely challenging course. Some members of our learning community will be taking Advanced Placement (AP) US History. This is a college-level course, with a demanding exam that is taken in the beginning of May; students who are successful on this exam can earn up to six (6) college credits for their efforts!

In an effort to be prepared for the challenges that will face us next year, incoming 9th graders will successfully complete the following assignment, which is due on
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10th, 2009. Please note that this assignment will be graded, and there will be an exam shortly after the first day of school based on the information in this assignment.

Here is the assignment. There are FIVE things you need to do

1. Purchase a copy of
A Quick Review of US History and Government. You can order the book by clicking here. The cost of the book is approximately Eight (8) dollars. It is the BEST review book for US History that I have seen published! Please bring this book with you on the first day of school, as well as every other day of school. This book should always be on your person when you come to US History class.

2. Purchase the supplies for this class.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF SUPPLIES

3. CLICK HERE, print out the CLASS CONTRACT. Please read the contract and bring it with you on the first day of school. You, and your parents must sign the contract. The contract must be on your person every day that you are in this class!

4. READ, and OUTLINE chapters 4 and 5 in the Review Book. It's approximately 25 pages worth of reading. Spread out over 10 weeks of summer, it's about 2 pages a week.

5. COMPLETE the "Checklist of Important Terms and Concepts" listed on p. 127 of the review book. Please complete the terms and concepts on index cards. CLICK HERE FOR THE CHECKLIST!!!

If you do a little bit of the assignment each week, it will not take you very long at all. Again, US History is a very tough, and demanding course, that requires a tremendous amount of work. Therefore, it is very important that this assignment is completed. It is my advice NOT TO WAIT TO THE LAST MINUTE!


Monday, June 14, 2010

The Big Review

Hello, Everyone:

Here is THE BIG REVIEW. It's a comprehensive set of Multiple Choice Questions, based on "the final countdown" sheet.

Carefully study the questions, and make your best choice. If there's something that you don't understand, feel free to email me and I will do your best to answer your questions.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Regents Review Links

Hello, Everyone:

Here's a list of links, containing the information found in the Regents Review Packet.




When you use this website, go to "select a junior subject." Pick US History. Then scroll around and pick the games to play.





BRAIN POP - login and p/w is ms2o2


Friday, May 28, 2010

January 2009 Regents

CLICK HERE for a link to the January 2009 Regents. We'll go over the exam in class Tuesday.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Tonight's HW 5/25/10

Hello, Everyone:

Tonight's HW.

Please complete questions 1-23. You need only write the number and the answer choice. You do not have to copy the questions.


Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Tuesday Night's HW 5/18/2010

Hello, RUSH students:

I apologize for my absence. Nonetheless, you are expected to keep up with your assignments. There is not a lot of time before the Regents exams, so we really have to put our best efforts forward in these next couple of weeks.

Here's tonight's assignment: Due THURSDAY!

1. Read, Highlight and Outline the information contained in the following links. You may wish to print out the information contained in these links.


2. CLICK HERE for the Review Quiz Please complete the terms and concepts, as well as the multiple choice questions.


Sunday, May 16, 2010

HW Assignments: Week of 5/17/2010

Hello, RUSHers:

Here are your HW assignments for this week. This week begins our review of the content to be covered on the Regents Exam. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EXCELLENT WEBSITES TO HELP YOU STUDY!

Monday Night 5/17/2010:
1. Click on the following links, and review the content posted there.
You may wish to print out these web-pages, highlight, and outline the content presented.

2. Complete the following vocab terms. For each term (or concept), you must:
  1. Identify its meaning (what is it?)
  2. Explain its purpose (why was it done/what did it do?)
  3. Identify its importance (the "so what" question)
Terms/Concepts:
  1. American Revolution
  2. Articles of Confederation
  3. Bill of Rights
  4. Checks and Balances
  5. Declaration of Independence
  6. Elastic Clause
  7. Electoral College
  8. Federalist Papers
  9. Great Compromise
  10. Marbury v. Madison
  11. Mercantalism
  12. Popular Sovereignty
  13. Separation of Powers
  14. Unwritten Constitution

Saturday, May 08, 2010

Test Friday - Review Sheet

Hello, Everyone:

Here's some info for your test on Friday. The test will cover our study of World War I.

World War I Study Guide:

Multiple Choice and Thematic Essay

Multiple Choice: approximately 10 vocab questions, 20 m/c (A, B, C, D) questions

Thematic Essay Topic: Supreme Court Cases Concerning Constitutional Civil Liberties

Task: Using the case of Schenck vs. United States,

• Discuss the facts of the case (what do you know about it?)
• Identify a specific constitutional civil liberty issue addressed by the Supreme Court (what rights were in question)
• Discuss how the decision of the Supreme Court either expanded or limited a specific constitutional civil liberty in the United States (how did the decision affect how people were able to use that right?)

Vocab

Multiple Choice

Thematic

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

Lusitania

Zimmerman Note

Espionage/Sedition Acts

14 points

The effects of the “clear and present danger” test from Schenck vs. US

The US policy at the start of WWI.

Can the government limit your civil rights during wartime?

What was the purpose of the 14 points?

Why did the US Senate object to the Treaty of Versailles

What was the IMMEDIATE cause (“trigger) of WWI?

How did President Wilson persuade Congress to enter WWI?

What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

WHEN did the US enter the War?

WHO were the members of the Allies/Central Powers?

Schenck vs. US (1919)

Supreme Court Case

Information can be found on pages 602-603 of your textbook.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Tonight's HW 4/30/2010

  • READ pp. 604-609 in your RED TB
  • Complete "Terms and Names" p. 609
  • Complete questions 3&4 on p. 609

Friday, April 23, 2010

World War I Webquest - HW For This Weekend

Hello, Everyone:

We are beginning our next major assessment piece. The webquest is due MONDAY MAY 3rd (Mr. Tesler Day). Anyone who chooses not to complete the assignment will receive a grade of zero; sorry, no exceptions. This is an intensive assignment. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete the assignment, or email me that you don't understand what to do, on the Sunday night before the project is due!

Here is a link to the project website.

Here is a link to the questions you must answer.

Here is the power point.

Click on the links above, and download the appropriate information. Please be PATIENT. These files are very large.

Directions: Using the video clips, and the slideshow, answer the questions that accompany each section. This is a very long, and very intensive project, so please make sure that you are working on it, in a timely manner.

Questions? Concerns? I'm in 353 every day till 3PM. Thanks!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Tonight's HW

For Thursday:

VIEW LECTURE 57 - Peace Conferences Please complete the PODCAST form that you used for last night's HW assignment.

On page 612 of your textbook.

COPY - VISUAL SUMMARY
Complete: "Main Ideas" #1-8

Monday, April 19, 2010

Online Quiz

Goin' HI-TECH!

CLICK HERE FOR THE QUIZ - Go old school with the answers, and write them on looseleaf, please. You are allowed to SKIP 5 questions. Please write the word "OMIT" next to the ones that you want to skip

Sunday, April 18, 2010

HW Assignments Week of 4/19/2010

Hello, Everyone:

Here are your assignments for the week.

Monday Night - Please view, and listen to Lecture 56 - US Entry into WWI. Plese take notes, and complete the podcast sheet.

After listening to the lecture, and taking notes, on a separate paper, please complete the following terms.
  • Central Powers
  • Allied Powers
  • Espionage Act
  • Neutrality
  • Propaganda
  • Zimmerman telegram
  • Sedition Act
  • Red Scare
  • Palmer raids
  • Schenck v. United States
  • George Creel
  • Lusitania
  • Bolsheviks
  • Fourteen Points
  • League of Nations
  • Henry Cabot Lodge
  • Big Four
  • U-boats
  • National War Labor Board
  • Treaty of Versailles

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Extra Credit Assignments

Assignment #1 - DBQ Essay CLICK HERE

Assignment #1A - DBQ Essay II CLICK HERE

Assignment #2 - "America in the 20th Century Film Festival"
  1. CLICK HERE. PRINT the QUESTIONS.
  2. CLICK HERE. You will be directed to a link for all EIGHT of the "America in the 20th Century" Videos. Again, for those of you who do not have a POWER MEDIA PLUS account, you must get one right away!
  3. WATCH each of the videos. As with any lecture, or video, it's a great idea to take notes while you're watching.
  4. Answer the questions, either on looseleaf, or type them up.
It is suggested that you work with a partner to do these. Why not make it a social event? Invite some friends over, get some pizzas, watch the videos together, and answer the questions together. Additionally, if enough people would like to do so, we can do screenings of the videos at lunch-time, or after-school.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Tonight's HW 4/16/2010

Here's tonight's HW.

1. Please watch the video America in the 20th Century - America Becomes a World Power. Remember, you need to have a PMP password in order to access the video.

2. After you finish the video, please answer the questions below. You may, if you are so inclined to do so, post the answers online.

America Becomes a World Power
1. Discuss how the United States tried to become a world power.
2. Compare and contrast the views of Imperialists and Anti-Imperialists.
3. How could the acquisition of Alaska benefit the United States?
4. Discuss some of the causes of the Spanish-American War.
5. Discuss the obstacles the Unites States had to face in order to gain control of the Caribbean and
Pacific regions.
6. Discuss the United States motivation to become involved in China with the Open Door Policy
and its effects on China.
7. Discuss the significance of Roosevelt's Great White Fleet.
8. Discuss the benefits the Panama Canal brought to the United States.
9. How does the Monroe Doctrine, created in 1823, emerge again in 1905?
10. Compare and contrast the foreign policies of the Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson administration.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

HW Assignments Week of 4/12/2010

Hello RUSHers:

Here are HW assignments for the week. Expect a quiz/test shortly on Foreign Policy. Details to Follow

MONDAY NIGHT: Due Wednesday
Using your textbook, review book, the internet, and/or other sources, please look up the following terms. Please note that this is not just defining the words. One-Sentence answers will not be accepted. For each term, you must

1. Identify what it is (or was)
2. Its purpose (what was the point of it)
3. Causes and Effects
4. Its importance

  1. Louisiana Purchase
  2. Monroe Doctrine
  3. Manifest Destiny
  4. Spanish American War
  5. Imperialism
  6. Open Door Policy
  7. Good Neighbor Policy
  8. Organization of American States
  9. Nationalism
  10. Freedom of the Seas
  11. Submarine Warfare
  12. Fourteen Points
  13. Treaty of Versailles
  14. League of Nations
  15. Isolationism
Tuesday Night - Due Thursday
Complete Lecture 54 and Lecture 55. Remember, you must complete a PODCAST sheet for each lecture

Thursday - TBA (to be announced)

Sunday, March 21, 2010

HW Assignments Week of 3/22/2010

Hello, Everyone:

Here are your assignments for the week. FYI, We are tentatively looking at a quiz/mini-test on Friday, on PROGRESSIVISM. Progressivism is covered in CHAPTER 17 of your textbook.
CLICK HERE for a Presentation with all of the info that you will need about Progressivism (certainly enough to pass the exam).

The assignments...

Monday Night: Due Tuesday!

If you haven't set up your account, please click HERE to set up your account with POWER MEDIA PLUS. You will need this account, as sometimes you will be asked to watch videos for this class at home. DON'T WORRY! IT'S FREE! Enter the following passcode (copy and paste works best) yPNvYtchCh - If for some reason, you can't set it up, please come see me during afterschool, and we can set up your account.


3. After you've watched the video, click here and print out the PODCAST SHEET. Don't worry about the "AP US History" heading. I use this sheet for all of my classes. Watch the video again, but this time, fill out the sheet as you're watching it.

Tuesday: Due Wednesday
1. CLICK HERE. Please watch, and listen to the lecture entitled "The Progressive Impulse."
2. Watch the lecture again. This time, while you're watching the lecture, complete the PODCAST SHEET (the same one you used for the movie!)
3. Using what you've learned from the lecture, the video, and other resources you might find helpful, please identify the following KEY TERMS (vocab) and NAMES (ppl)
  1. Progressive Movement (Or "progressivism")
  2. Muckraker
  3. Suffrage
  4. Susan B. Anthony
  5. Theodore Roosevelt
  6. The Jungle
  7. NAACP
  8. Woodrow Wilson
  9. Clayton Anti-Trust Act
  10. Federal Reserve System
  11. Square Deal
  12. Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Wednesday: DUE THURSDAY

1. Using the lecture that you viewed last night for HW, your notes, and your knowledge of US History, answer the questions below. Each answer should contain some facts, and details, and should be between three (3) to five (5) sentences each. Please complete your assignments on looseleaf paper (in ink), or type on the computer.

  1. What were the problems the Progressives tried to fix?
  2. According to the Progressives, what caused these problems?
  3. Who were the MUCKRAKERS? What reasons might explain why they are so important?
  4. In your own words, describe a "political machine."
  5. Briefly explain how the "city manager" system worked?
  6. How did companies try to get around laws set up to protect workers?
  7. What was so important about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
Thursday: Review for a QUIZ on Chapter 17 (Progressivism)

Friday: Begin working on your spring break assignment.
SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE MONDAY!!! MONDAY!!! MONDAY!!!
Choose one of the following, or BOTH, if you need to make up assignments.

1. Progressive Era Web Quest Click the link for a GOOGLE DOCS folder with all of the stuff that you need for the assignment!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

HW 3/17/2010

Hello, Everyone:

Here's tonight's HW assignment

THEMATIC ESSAY - DUE DATE 3/22/2010 - Will be graded as a 2.0 weighted quiz.

Theme: Change — Industrialization

During the 19th century, the United States experienced tremendous industrial
growth. This industrial growth resulted in many changes in American life.

Task:
Identify two changes in American life that resulted from industrial growth in the
United States and for each change

• Explain how industrialization contributed to this change
• Discuss one positive or one negative effect of this change on American life

You may use any appropriate change in American life that resulted from industrial growth.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include increased immigration, new inventions
or technologies, growth of labor unions, growth of monopolies, growth of reform movements,
and increased urbanization.

You are not limited to these suggestions.

Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to:

• Develop all aspects of the task
• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme

Rules:
1. Essays will be collected at the start of class on March 22.
2. Essays must be computer-printed, or neatly handwritten IN INK on looseleaf paper. Anything less will not be accepted; i.e. pencil, pages ripped from a composition notebook, spiral notebook pages.
3. Essays must be FINAL DRAFTS; spell-checked. In short, your absolute best work.


Sunday, March 14, 2010

Test Review Questions

Use these questions to help you review for the quiz!

1. How did industrialization affect the population of the US in the late 1800's?
2. What did the PROGRESSIVES want to achieve?
3. How did a) the Civil War, and b) the Railroads help lead to the industrial boom of the late 1800's?
4. Why did most immigrants settle in cities during the late 19th Century?
5. Who were Upton Sinclair, and Jacob Riis, and why are they important?
6. What were the goals of labor unions during the late 1800's, and why weren't they successful?
7. In your own words explain what a "monopoly" is.
8. Why were many of the business leaders of the late 19th Century called "Robber Barons?"
9. What were "pools" and how were they used by business leaders in the late 1800's?
10. What were "trusts" and how were they used by business leaders in the late 1800's?

Monday, March 08, 2010

HW Assignments Week of 3/8/2010

Hello, Everyone:

Here are the assignments for this upcoming week.

Monday Night - Movie Night
1. Choose ONE of the movies to watch, or if you want to GO THE EXTRA MILE, watch both. Complete the PODCAST VIDEO Review Sheet. Click on the link, and print it out. If you intend to do both, please print two review sheets.

The Unfinished Nation: A New Corporate Order

Investigates the major causes and implications for the Industrial Revolution. Set against the backdrop of social change and political dispute, the program discusses Thomas Edison, the light bulb, Eli Whitney, the cotton gin, J. P. Morgan, John Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, the railroad strike, the Knights of Labor Union, and the American Federation of Labor. Wrapping up with a look at the tremendous transformations in the quality of life for both skilled and unskilled workers during the revolution, the informative presentation addresses wage disputes, poverty, the creation of the working class, and child labor.

The Unfinished Nation: The Age of the City

Chronicles the rapid population growth in major cities in the United States during the late 1800s due to rapid immigration from Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Russia. The program examines immigrants’ assimilation into the United States and the public pressures they faced to abandon any sense of their “Old World identity.” Segments on the gender roles of immigrant men and women and growing differentiation between the upper and middle classes emphasizes immigration's ruffling of the American social fabric. Urban life--focusing specifically on tenement apartments in Chicago and Milwaukee, unemployment, and pollution--is compared to homes in the outlying suburbs, revealing the catalysts behind the development of departments of public health and such capitalistic enterprises as Sears and Roebuck. Play

Tuesday Night: Due Thursday
1. Read Chapter 15 in the Textbook
2. Copy Visual Summary on p. 478.
3. Answer "Terms and Names" on p. 478
4. Answer "Main Ideas" on p. 478

Thursday Night: Prepare for a QUIZ on Chapters 14 and 15 on Friday. A list of possible question topics to follow.

Friday, March 05, 2010

HW Friday 3/4/2010

R.U.S.H. Students:

HW this weekend:

1. REVIEW Chapter 14 in your textbook.
2. Listen to the following Lectures


Please take notes on the lectures on the following worksheet. CLICK HERE for the worksheet. You must complete ONE worksheet per lecture.