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)

HW Week of 3/18/13

Hello, RUSH'ers: 

Below, please find your HW assignments for the week of 3/18/13.  Please note that effective immediately, 1) Late HW/Assignments will no longer be accepted, and 2) HW will not be given credit if it does not possess a valid parental signature.  

As previously stated, 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 covered in this course.
1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S SIGNATURE)  
***PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY STUDENT WHO CHOOSES NOT TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.  THIS IS A MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE, AND FAILURE TO COMPLETE IT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO PASS THIS COURSE.  STUDENTS WHO PLAGIARIZE THEIR ESSAY MAY NOT ONLY RECEIVE A ZERO GRADE, BUT MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION***
TUESDAY NIGHT

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


Monday 3/18/2013:  Complete the final draft of your Industrialization DBQ.   DUE TUESDAY MARCH 19th. 
LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1. PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) CLICK HERE IN CASE THE OTHER LINK IS NOT WORKING
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
8.  UPLOADED TO E-PORTFOLIO (+5 Bonus) 
9.  DBQ Essay Checklist (sent to you via WJPS email) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

Tuesday Night 3/19/13 
READ CHAPTER 17 SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2 
COMPLETE READING STUDY GUIDES FOR SECTIONS 1 AND 2 (WILL BE SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL).  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 3/20/13 
READ CHAPTER 17 SECTION 3 AND SECTION 4 
COMPLETE READING STUDY GUIDES FOR SECTIONS 3 AND 4 

THURSDAY NIGHT 3/21/13 
READ CHAPTER 17 SECTION 5 
COMPLETE READING STUDY GUIDE FOR SECTION 5 
COMPLETE CHAPTER SUMMARY (SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL) 

FRIDAY NIGHT 3/22/2013 
BEGIN YOUR SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT (DUE the day classes return from Spring Break) 

Part I - Multiple Choice - CLICK HERE for the Multiple Choice part of the assignment
Part II DBQ - CLICK HERE  - You must complete the short answers, and the Essay.  

HW Assignments Week of 3/11/13

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Below, please find your HW assignments for the week of 3/11/13.  Please note that effective immediately, 1) Late HW/Assignments will no longer be accepted, and 2) HW will not be given credit if it does not possess a valid parental signature.  

As previously stated, 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 covered in this course.
6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  


MONDAY NIGHT:

1. Take notes on slides 13-22 of the presentation shown below.
2. Complete the Chapter 15 Summary 
3. Study for your test WEDNESDAY on Chapter 15


TUESDAY NIGHT:
Study for your test WEDNESDAY on Chapters 14 and 15
45 Questions - Multiple Choice, Matching, and Political Cartoon

Terms/People to Know for Matching 


Edwin L. Drake
Eugene V. Debs
Christopher Sholes
John D. Rockefeller
Thomas Alva Edison.
Mary Harris “Mother” Jones
George M. Pullman
Alexander Graham Bell
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Bessemer

Political Cartoon - CLICK HERE for the Cartoon

Multiple Choice - Questions will be VERY similar to ones found here! 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
1. PRINT THE DBQ - 
2. COMPLETE THE SHORT ANSWERS TO THE DBQ.  YOU MUST HAVE A HARD COPY OF THE DBQ IN CLASS ON THURSDAY. 
3. COMPLETE AN OUTLINE OF THE DBQ.  YOU MUST DISCUSS AT LEAST TWO POLITICAL, TWO SOCIAL, AND/OR TWO ECONOMIC EFFECTS DESCRIBED IN THE DBQ. 

THURSDAY NIGHT: 
COMPLETE A FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ. 

FRIDAY NIGHT: 
COMPLETE A SECOND DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ 

FINAL DRAFT IS DUE TUESDAY MARCH 19th. 


LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) CLICK HERE IN CASE THE OTHER LINK IS NOT WORKING
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
8.  UPLOADED TO E-PORTFOLIO (+5 Bonus) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY STUDENT WHO CHOOSES NOT TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.  THIS IS A MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE, AND FAILURE TO COMPLETE IT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO PASS THIS COURSE.  STUDENTS WHO PLAGIARIZE THEIR ESSAY MAY NOT ONLY RECEIVE A ZERO GRADE, BUT MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION***

HW Assignments Week of 3/4

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 2/25/2013.  Please note that effective immediately, 1) Late HW/Assignments will no longer be accepted, and 2) HW will not be given credit if it does not possess a valid parental signature.  

As previously stated, 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 covered in this course.

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Review Chapter 14  
2. Copy the "Visual Summary" on p. 456 of your Textbook 
3. Complete "Terms and Names" on p. 456 
4. Complete the "Main Ideas" on p. 456 

This assignment will be collected, and graded.   

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Due FRIDAY!
1. READ CHAPTER 15 in your textbook. 
2. Complete the Reading Study Guides (Sections 1, 2, and 3) you received in your email (please check your WJPS email for details)  

FRIDAY NIGHT: 
1. Review Chapter 15  
2. Copy the "Visual Summary" on p. 478 of your Textbook 
3. Complete "Terms and Names" on p. 478 
4. Complete the "Main Ideas" on p. 478 

HW Assignments Week of 2/25/2013

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 2/25/2013.  Please note that effective immediately, 1) Late HW/Assignments will no longer be accepted, and 2) HW will not be given credit if it does not possess a valid parental signature.  

As previously stated, 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 covered in this course.


CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO ALL OF THE FILES FOR THIS WEEK'S HW 
CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO CHAPTER 14 in your textbook
MONDAY NIGHT 2/25/2013 

Finish your FINAL DRAFT.  Your final draft is due FEBRUARY 26th.  

LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) CLICK HERE IN CASE THE OTHER LINK IS NOT WORKING
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
8.  UPLOADED TO E-PORTFOLIO (+5 Bonus) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY STUDENT WHO CHOOSES NOT TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.  THIS IS A MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE, AND FAILURE TO COMPLETE IT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO PASS THIS COURSE.  STUDENTS WHO PLAGIARIZE THEIR ESSAY MAY NOT ONLY RECEIVE A ZERO GRADE, BUT MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION***

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Download the Chapter 14 Powerpoint.  If you are using Google Chrome to download, and the Google Docs pops up, click on "Download Original" to get the file. 
2. TAKE NOTES on Slides 1-9 
3. READ Chapter 14 Section 1 in your textbook.  
4. Complete the Chapter 14 Section Reading Study Guide.   YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING A COPY OF THE FILE!  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Take notes on slides 10-22 of the presentation.  
2. Read Chapter 14 Section 2 of your textbook.  
3. Complete the Chapter 14 Section 2 Reading Study Guide .  YOU MUST COMPLETE THE CHART!  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING A COPY OF THE FILE!  

THURSDAY: 
1. Take notes on slides 23-44 
2. Read Chapter 14 Section 3 of your textbook
3. Complete Chapter 14-3 Reading Study Guide .  Print a copy of the file, and complete the chart!  

FRIDAY: 

1. Read Industrialization & Gilded Age Review Reading and complete the corresponding worksheet. 

2. Study for a TEST MONDAY ON CHAPTER 14 

45 QUESTIONS 

VOCABULARY 

MULTIPLE CHOICE - Here's a link to help you study. 

***Preview of Next Week (March 4th-8th) DBQ ASSESSMENT:  CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE DBQ***

Outside Info - Sources for your essay!

Hi, Everyone:

Here are some really great resources for some outside info, to help with your DBQ on the railroads.  Remember, the difference between a high and low essay score can hinge on the amount of OSI.

Lectures: Click on the links below.

•  Lesson 42 - Focus on the Westfile
•  Lesson 43 - Confrontations with Native Americansfile
•  Lesson 44 - Cattle, Frontiers, and Farmingfile
•  Lesson 45 - End of the Frontier

Video - Check last week's HW assignments, and access the link for the "Story of US: Heartland" episode.  

Textbook - Chapter 13 Section 2.  

Primary Sources - http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/era.cfm?eraID=9&smtID=3

HW Assignments Week of 2/20/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/20/13.  Listed below, are Mr. Tesler's guidelines for homework.

 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 full 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 covered in this course. 

It is further advised, that effective 2/20/13, late assignments will no longer be accepted.  

2/20/13:  

1. Take notes on the following presentation: 


2.  CLICK HERE for a DBQ on the railroads.    If that link doesn't work, CLICK HERE. 
3.  PRINT the DBQ
4.  Finish the rest of the questions which we did not complete in class today.  

2/21/13 
1. Finish your DBQ Outline 
2. Complete a FIRST DRAFT of your essay.  You must have a copy of an essay to present for review Friday. 
3. Review for a QUIZ on Chapter 13 FRIDAY!  

2/22/13
1. Complete a second draft of your essay

2/25/13 
Finish your FINAL DRAFT.  Your final draft is due FEBRUARY 26th.  


LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) CLICK HERE IN CASE THE OTHER LINK IS NOT WORKING
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY STUDENT WHO CHOOSES NOT TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.  THIS IS A MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE, AND FAILURE TO COMPLETE IT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO PASS THIS COURSE.  STUDENTS WHO PLAGIARIZE THEIR ESSAY MAY NOT ONLY RECEIVE A ZERO GRADE, BUT MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION***

HW Assignments Week of 2/11/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/11/13.  Listed below is Mr. Tesler's HW policy.

 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 full 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 covered in this course. 

MONDAY NIGHT 2/11/13: 
COMPLETE Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ Essay.   Due Date: 2/12/13 


CLICK HERE for the Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ .  Complete the DBQ Questions.  PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE COMPLETING A DBQ ESSAY, RELATED TO THIS TOPIC. 

LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (-10 IF YOUR WORK IS NOT SIGNED, -20 FOR A FORGED SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) 
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

***PENALTY FOR LATE WORK***

IF YOU HAND THE ESSAY IN ON TIME, THERE IS A +5 BONUS! 
IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE: -10 
IF YOU ARE TWO DAYS LATE: -15 
IF YOU ARE THREE DAYS LATE: -20 
IF YOU ARE FOUR DAYS LATE: -25 

***ANY STUDENT HANDING IN THE ESSAY MORE THAN FIVE DAYS LATE WILL RECEIVE A MAXIMUM GRADE OF 65.  ANY STUDENT THAT DOES NOT HAND IN THE ESSAY AT ALL WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO.  PLEASE NOTE THAT A ZERO GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL SEVERELY JEOPARDIZE YOUR CHANCES OF PASSING FOR THE SEMESTER.***

TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE THURSDAY 2/14
1. Read Chapter 13 Sections 1 and 2 in The Americans (Textbook)
2. Complete the READING STUDY GUIDES for Chapter 13 Sections 1 and 2. 

13-1 - RSG 
13-2 - RSG 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Finish Tuesday's HW Assignment 

THURSDAY NIGHT
REVIEW Chapter 13 Section 1 and Section 2 in your textbook. 
COPY the VISUAL Summary on p. 432
Complete "Terms and Names" 1-6 p. 432 
Complete "Main Ideas" 1-6 p. 432 


FRIDAY - Review the video "America The Story of US - Heartland" 
Complete the following discussion questions: 

1. Why do you think President Lincoln decided to support the construction of the 
Transcontinental Railroad, a very expensive project, even though the Civil War was 
still going on?
2. What were some of the benefits of the Transcontinental Railroad? What were the 
human costs of its construction? What groups of people built the railroad?
3. In this episode, the bison is described as a “mobile general store” for Native 
Americans on the plains. What does this phrase mean? What were the consequences of the destruction of the bison population for Native Americans?
4. Who was Theodore Judah and what was his significance in American history?  
Why was he called “Crazy Judah”?
5. What happened at the Battle of Little Big Horn? What was the outcome of 
conflicts between Native Americans and the U.S. military on the plains?
6. In 1886, Richard Sears established the first mail order catalog. Why do you 
think this development was a significant event in U.S. history?

HW Assignments Week of 2/4/2013

Hello, RUSH students:

For those of you looking to get ahead of the game, here are the HW assignments for the week of February 4th.  As previously stated, Mr. Tesler's HW policy is as follows.  

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 full 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 covered in this course. 


MONDAY NIGHT - 
1. REVIEW your notes, HW and textbook for a QUIZ on Chapter 12.  The quiz will consist of matching vocabulary, and multiple choice.  You can find multiple choice questions similar to the ones on the quiz by clicking here.   The quiz is tentatively scheduled for WEDNESDAY FEB 6th. 
2. COMPLETE the in-class packet which we were working on today.  You can find the links to the documents by clicking here, for a link to the folder containing the packet.  Please note that you've previously received these, via email.  
3. PRINT a copy of the Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ

TUESDAY NIGHT - CLICK HERE for the Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ .  Complete the DBQ Questions.  PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE COMPLETING A DBQ ESSAY, RELATED TO THIS TOPIC. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT - COMPLETE A DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ ESSAY 

THURSDAY NIGHT - BASED ON PEER REVIEWING, REVISE YOUR ESSAY 

FRIDAY NIGHT - COMPLETE A FINAL DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ ESSAY.  IT IS DUE MONDAY 2/11/2013.   LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (-10 IF YOUR WORK IS NOT SIGNED, -20 FOR A FORGED SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) 
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

***PENALTY FOR LATE WORK***

IF YOU HAND THE ESSAY IN ON TIME, THERE IS A +5 BONUS! 
IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE: -10 
IF YOU ARE TWO DAYS LATE: -15 
IF YOU ARE THREE DAYS LATE: -20 
IF YOU ARE FOUR DAYS LATE: -25 

***ANY STUDENT HANDING IN THE ESSAY MORE THAN FIVE DAYS LATE WILL RECEIVE A MAXIMUM GRADE OF 65.  ANY STUDENT THAT DOES NOT HAND IN THE ESSAY AT ALL WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO.  PLEASE NOTE THAT A ZERO GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL SEVERELY JEOPARDIZE YOUR CHANCES OF PASSING FOR THE SEMESTER.***

HW Assignments Week of 1/28/2013

Hello, RUSH students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/28/2013.  As previously stated, Mr. Tesler's HW policy is as follows.  

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 full 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 covered in this course.  

MONDAY NIGHT 1/28 - Finish the take home Midterm for WEDNESDAY!  Make sure that you hand in the following.  Make sure that all material is stapled together when handed in! 

1. Multiple Choice Answer Sheet 
2. Two completed essays (Thematic and DBQ) 
3. Completed DBQ Short Answers 
4. Two Rubrics 

Please note of the following penalties: 

• If you fail to complete the multiple choice on the answer sheet: -5 points 
• Missing Rubric: -5 for each missing rubric 
• Missing DBQ Short Answer: -10 
• Missing Parent signature: -5 points 

TUESDAY NIGHT 1/29 - Complete the MIDTERM for WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY 1/30 
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 1 of the textbook The Americans 
2. Complete the Chapter 12 Section 1 Reading Study Guide 

THURSDAY 1/31
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 2 OF THE TEXTBOOK THE AMERICANS 
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 2 READING STUDY GUIDE 

FRIDAY 2/1 
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 3 OF THE TEXTBOOK THE AMERICANS 
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 3 READING STUDY GUIDE 
3. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SUMMARY 

RUSH Take Home Midterm

RUSH'ers:

As you may be aware, next week begins Regents week for HS students.  To that end, HS classes will not be in session.

While classes may not be conducted, this is by no means a vacation.  There will be an assignment for this class during Regents week.

You will have a take-home midterm exam.  The exam will be structured exactly like a US History/Government Regents exam.  It will be based on the the Constitution; basically, everything that we've done in our review sessions the last two weeks.

Click here for the link to the Exam, and all materials. 

You will be responsible for completing

1. Multiple Choice questions
2. Thematic Essay
3. DBQ Short Answers
4. DBQ Essay

Normally, you have three hours to complete this exam, in one sitting.  You will have from now, until Wednesday, January 30, to complete it.   Additionally, you have your notes, as well a host of materials on-line.  Look below to a link for some really good stuff!

You will be responsible for turning in
1. The multiple choice answer sheet (included in email)
2. The Thematic/DBQ Essay
3. The DBQ short answers.  You may elect to complete the DBQ's on looseleaf, or directly on the documents themselves.
4. Rubrics for both essays.

CLICK HERE for a list of excellent resources! 

Please make sure all work is STAPLED, and SIGNED by a parent.

Good Luck.

RUSH Assignments Week of 1/14/2013

Hello, RUSH Students:

Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 1/14/2013.  As stated in previous posts, Mr. Tesler's policy regarding Homework is as follows: 

1. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Homework is assigned EVERY NIGHT, and is due NO LATER than the next class period. 
2. Homework must be completed on looseleaf paper, in ink.  Students may also be required to print out worksheets, etc., related to the assignments. 
3. Homework must be accompanied by a parent signature, in order for students to receive full credit for their assignment. 
4. Homework is an essential part of learning and mastering the material covered in this course! 

Monday Night: Due TUESDAY 1/15/2013. 
1. Finish the CHECKS AND BALANCES DBQ, assigned on Friday.  It will be collected, and graded.  Students may print out the DBQ, and complete their answers on the worksheet, or they may answer the questions, in ink, on looseleaf paper. 

Tuesday Night: 
1. Print out and read the "Early 1800's"  reading.  You should also highlight, and outline the reading. 
2. Complete the "Early 1800's Review Questions"

Wednesday: Due Friday
1. Read: Civil War, Reconstruction & Westward Expansion
2. Complete the corresponding worksheet (packet p.9)

HW Assignments Week of 1/7/13

Hello, RUSH students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/7/13.  As mentioned previously, HW is...
1) assigned every night, and due by the next class session, unless specifically mentioned otherwise.
2) to be accompanied by a parental signature, in order for you to receive full credit.
3) essential to this course, in order for you to learn, and master the material covered.

MONDAY - Due Wednesday 

COMPLETE THE WINTER BREAK Assignment!: To review, you are completing TWO of the FOUR essays assigned.  Each essay must be

1. Computer Printed.
2. 12 Point Font
3. DOUBLE SPACED 
4. Stapled, if greater than 2 pages 
5. Proper Heading
1. Your name
2. Date
3. Class Period
6. Printed copy of Rubric must be included.  Click here for the rubric.  You must print TWO copies of your rubric (one for each essay) 

Any student who fails to complete the assignment will receive a grade of ZERO.  

WEDNESDAY DUE FRIDAY 

READ the handout "Constitutional Conflicts" .  Although you're not required to do so, it would be a good idea to print this out, so you can highlight and outline it.  You can also do this, if you save the file as a PDF.

COMPLETE The Early Republic worksheet 

FRIDAY - 
1. Review the job of each branch of the government by clicking here
2. Review the system of checks and balances by clicking here.  
3. Complete the Checks and Balances DBQ   Please print a copy, as it will be handed in, and graded as a quiz! Due MONDAY!  

The Donner Party - Extra Credit Assignment

Background: Three years before the Gold Rush, 87 pioneers took a shortcut westward to California, only to get caught in the snows of the Sierra Nevada. The emigrants' fateful journey culminated in death and cannibalism.

Watch the Movie Here!  

Answer the questions based on the movie.  Your answers should be at least ONE (1) paragraph in length for you to receive credit.

WARNING:  If you are squeamish, and easily "grossed out," it is strongly advised that you DO NOT watch this movie!

Here are the questions...

1. What reasons led James Reed and George Donner to take Hastings’ Cutoff? Why was their decision unwise?

2. What other factors contributed to the failure of their venture?

3. Was Lansford Hastings to blame for what happened to the Donner Party? How?

4. What traits did members of the Donner and Reed families possess? Support your answer with examples from the film.

5. How did people in the 1840s view the American West? How did the story of the Donner Party help to strike down the myth of frontier idealism?

HW Assignments Week of 1/2/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 1/2/13.  As previously discussed, HW is...

1. Assigned every night, unless noted otherwise.
2. Due by the next class session, unless noted otherwise.
3. Must be signed by your parent/guardian in order for you to receive full credit.
4. Is essential to your ability to learn, and master the material in this course!

This week, as we return to school, we'll begin with a review of the material we've covered to date.   Click each of the links below, and read the brief outlines of the topics.  Then, based on your readings, as well as your knowledge of these topics, complete the review sheet that follows.

Wednesday Night - Due FRIDAY 1/4/13 
Read the following

• Geography,
• Colonial Period
• American Revolution
• Critical Period
  Complete the accompanying worksheet
  
  
  
  

HW Assignments Week of 12/17/12

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/17/12.  As a reminder, Homework:

1. Is assigned every night, unless stated otherwise
2. Must be completed by the next class meeting, unless stated otherwise
3. Requires a parent's signature in order to receive full credit.  
4. Is essential to your learning, and for your mastery of this course!

Monday Night - Finish your Take-Home Constitution Quiz. The quiz is due TUESDAY!  

Tuesday Night - Complete the Bill of Rights Worksheet 

Wednesday Night: Begin your "Amendment Mini-Project" .  This assignment is due FRIDAY!  Click here for more detailed instructions.  

Thursday Night: Complete the "Amendment Mini-Project."  If you're not sure what to do, click here for more information.  

Friday Night: Begin your winter vacation assignment.  

Winter Break Assignment

Students:
Listed below, is your winter break assignment.

Please note that the assignment is due NO
LATER than January 9th.   It is advised that any assignment not received on January 9th will result in a ZERO grade.   A zero grade can result in your failure of the course.  This means that you would not receive credit for the trimester.  This credit would have to be made up in summer school, or by repeating the class next year.

Choose TWO of the tasks below.
1. DBQ Assignment: Mass Media. Discuss the role that the mass media has played in influencing United States
history and/orAmerican society since 1900. Use historical examples to support
your discussion.

YOU MUST HAND IN THE COMPLETED DOCUMENTS, AS WELL AS THE ESSAY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT.

2. Thematic Essay: Individuals, Groups and Institutions. Identify one controversial domestic issue that has divided the American
people and
• Discuss the historical background of the controversy
• Explain the point of view of those who supported this issue
• Explain the point of view of those who opposed this issue
• Discuss oneUnited States government action that was taken to
address this issue

3. Thematic Essay Turning Points. Identify two major events in United States history that were important
turning points and for each:
• Describe the historical circumstances that led to the event
• Discuss the political, social, and/oreconomic changes that resulted
from the event.

4. THEMATIC ESSAY: Contributions of Individuals to American Life. Identify two individuals who have had a significant impact on American life
during the 20th century and for each
• Describe a problem in American society that the individual tried to change
• Discuss an important contribution made by the individual to address
this problem
• Evaluate the impact of the contribution on American life


For each assignment you must:
1. Print out the assignment.
2. For the DBQ Assignment, you must complete the DBQ Questions in order to receive full credit (worth 50% of the grade).
3. Complete an OUTLINE of each essay using the BLOCK OUTLINE (-10 for no outline).
4. Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task, and a conclusion.

Do your best. Remember, everything is due by the 9th!

Take Home Constitution Exam

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here's your exam!

CLICK HERE for the link to the exam!  

Reminder:  You are NOT responsible for printing the exam.  It is optional.  You are only responsible for turning in an answer sheet.   Please click the link below for the answer sheet.

Answer Sheet. 

Due Date: NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 18th

Good Luck!

HW Week of 12/10/12

Hello, RUSH Students: 

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/10.  As a reminder, Homework:

1. Is assigned every night, unless stated otherwise
2. Must be completed by the next class meeting, unless stated otherwise
3. Requires a parent's signature in order to receive full credit.  
4. Is essential to your learning, and for your mastery of this course!

IMPORTANT: There will be a quiz FRIDAY on the Constitution.  It will cover the convention, the compromises, and the Bill of Rights.  Study your notes, as well as chapter 5, and your homework assignments to help you prepare for this exam.  

Here are TWO great links to help you prepare!  

- Multiple Choice Questions

- Topic Review 

Monday Night: Due Wednesday 

CLICK HERE and PRINT "Bill of Rights and Amendments" 

Based on the work we've completed in class, answer the questions regarding the amendments, as well as the situations discussed in the second section of the worksheet. 

Wednesday Night: Due Thursday
CLICK HERE, and Print pp. 61-62 of "The Living Constitution."

You are only responsible for completing pp. 61 and 62 of the packet.  

Complete the questions that accompany the reading .  

Thursday: Study for your quiz Friday 

Friday: Complete the remainder of the packet "The Living Constitution" 

HW Week of 12/3/12

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/3.  As a reminder, Homework:

1. Is assigned ever night, unless stated otherwise
2. Must be completed by the next class meeting, unless stated otherwise
3. Requires a parent's signature in order to receive full credit.  
4. Is essential to your learning, and for your mastery of this course!  

MONDAY NIGHT:  Due TUESDAY DECEMBER 4TH

1.   CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION. 

2.   DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE CONSTITUTION WORKSHEET. 

Using the interactive Constitution site, as well as your textbook, carefully answer the questions.  The answers need not be in complete sentences.  

TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE THURSDAY DECEMBER 6th 

1.  Review Chapter 5 Section 2 of Your Textbook. 

2.  CLICK HERE.  Print out a copy of the information on the Constitutional Compromise 

3.  Download, and print the following worksheet 

4.  Complete the worksheet for Thursday 

THURSDAY:  DUE MONDAY December 10th.  Will count as a quiz! 

Complete the Chapter 5 Section 2 Folder Assignment 

1. Click here for the folder 

2. Print the worksheets

3. Complete all of the exercises! 

HW Assignments Week of 11/26/12

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/26.  Please note that unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due by the next class session.   All homework assignments must be signed by a parent; assignments that are turned in without parental signature will be subject to a reduction of one-half point.

Monday Night:  Complete the Critical Period Video Quest.  Please note that all of the files can be found in the HW assignments from LAST WEEK.  

Tuesday Night:  Due THURSDAY 

1. Review Chapter 5 in your TB 

2. Complete the Chapter 5 Review.    Click the link, to download and print the chapter review. 

THURSDAY NIGHT:  Due TUESDAY DECEMBER 4TH

1.   CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION. 

2.   DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE CONSTITUTION WORKSHEET. 

Using the interactive Constitution site, as well as your textbook, carefully answer the questions.  The answers need not be in complete sentences.