Hello, Everyone:
Here are your HW Assignments for the week of February 6, 2012. Unless otherwise noted, HW assignments are due the next day. Please be advised that effective January 31, 2012, all HW assignments must be signed by a parent; any student who does not have their homework signed will not receive credit for their assignment.
MONDAY NIGHT -
1. Re-View the video "World War I - The Home Front" - Click HERE for the video link.
2. Click here for the video worksheet. Print out the worksheet, and complete it.
3. Print out your assignment, have your parent(s) sign it, and return it to class on Tuesday.
TUESDAY - Nice work by our Regents Question of the Day (RQD) winners! No Homework tonight!
WEDNESDAY:
1. Review Chapter 19 Section 3
2. Complete Chapter 19 Section 3 Reading Study Guide, and Chapter 19 Section Reteaching. Print out, complete, and have parent sign!
Thursday: Complete Chapter 19 Section 3 American Lives. Please print, complete, and have parent/guardian sign.
Friday: Review Chapter 19 Section 4
Complete Chapter 19 Section 4 Reading Study Guide and Chapter 19 Section 4 Reteaching
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Assignments Week of January 30, 2012
Hello, RUSH Students!
Here are your assignments for the week of January 30, 2012. Unless otherwise noted, all homework assignments are due the following class day, and MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT. Please note that effective January 30, 2012, all students must have their homework signed by a parent.
TUESDAY NIGHT - Due Wednesday!
1. REVIEW CHAPTER 19 in your textbook (pp. 579-608).
2. Complete the World War I Study Guide. CLICK HERE for the study guide.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Due Thursday!
1. Watch the Video "America in the 20th Century - The Great War"
2. Complete the video worksheet that follows.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Due Friday!
Print out, and complete the Chapter 19 Summary. Please answer all the questions on the back of the page, or on a separate piece of paper.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Due Monday!
1. READ THE HANDOUT "First Amendment in History" Click the link for the handout
2. Answer the questions that follow.
TEST CORRECTIONS:
Here are your assignments for the week of January 30, 2012. Unless otherwise noted, all homework assignments are due the following class day, and MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT. Please note that effective January 30, 2012, all students must have their homework signed by a parent.
TUESDAY NIGHT - Due Wednesday!
1. REVIEW CHAPTER 19 in your textbook (pp. 579-608).
2. Complete the World War I Study Guide. CLICK HERE for the study guide.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Due Thursday!
1. Watch the Video "America in the 20th Century - The Great War"
2. Complete the video worksheet that follows.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Due Friday!
Print out, and complete the Chapter 19 Summary. Please answer all the questions on the back of the page, or on a separate piece of paper.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Due Monday!
1. READ THE HANDOUT "First Amendment in History" Click the link for the handout
2. Answer the questions that follow.
TEST CORRECTIONS:
For the Constitution and/or Imperialism exam.
DUE NEXT TUESDAY 2/7/12
In order to complete test corrections, you must fill out a test revision sheet, along with your corrections. You must STAPLE all of your corrections together.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR TEST CORRECTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE TEST REVISION SHEET STAPLED TO YOUR CORRECTIONS.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Regents Week HW Assignments
Hello, Everyone:
Here are your assignments for the upcoming Regents Week. Please use this time wisely, to make up assignments, do credit repair, and re-organize.
1. Read Chapter 19 In your Textbook
2 . Complete the Chapter 19 Guided Reading Questions/ID's
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON CHAPTER 19 when you return on the 31st!
For Extra Credit:
EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT(S) - Click HERE
For Credit Repair:
CLICK HERE
Here are your assignments for the upcoming Regents Week. Please use this time wisely, to make up assignments, do credit repair, and re-organize.
1. Read Chapter 19 In your Textbook
2 . Complete the Chapter 19 Guided Reading Questions/ID's
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON CHAPTER 19 when you return on the 31st!
For Extra Credit:
EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT(S) - Click HERE
For Credit Repair:
CLICK HERE
Extra Credit Assignment - The Panama Canal
Watch The Panama Canal on PBS. See more from American Experience.
1. Watch the video
2. Complete the video/podcast sheet, and turn in.
3. Click HERE. Go to page 7. Carefully study the cartoons, and answer the questions below.
1. How is Teddy Roosevelt portrayed in each of these cartoons? Which depiction is the
most favorable? The most negative? Point to specific symbols and details in each image
to support your answer.
2. What comment is each cartoonist making about Roosevelt's involvement in the Panama
Canal project?
3. How is Panama portrayed in the Coup d'Etat cartoon? Does this cartoonist appear to
support or oppose the "Roosevelt Doctrine"? Explain.Page 10
4. What images of America and its role in global affairs are presented in these cartoons?
Is there a variety of viewpoints about America as a global power or a consistent point
of view among the cartoonists? Discuss
Monday, January 16, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 1/16
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 1/16/2012. Please be advised that unless stated otherwise, assignments are expected to be completed for the very next class day.
EXAM MONDAY 1/23/2012 - 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 Assignments
Tuesday 1/17/2012 - Review the video we watched in class today by clicking here. Follow the link on the post, or click here for the video worksheet. It's probably a good idea to watch the video with the worksheet, stop the video in each section, and then complete the questions.
Wednesday - Review Chapter 18, Sections 1 and 2.
Click here for the folder containing your review worksheets. Please complete both worksheets for Thursday.
Thursday - Review Chapter 18, Sections 3 and 4
Click here for the folder containing your review worksheets. Please complete both worksheets for Friday
Friday - Study your notes, HW, Chapter 18, and the video from this week for the Exam Monday on Chapter 18.
Here are your assignments for the week of 1/16/2012. Please be advised that unless stated otherwise, assignments are expected to be completed for the very next class day.
EXAM MONDAY 1/23/2012 - 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 Assignments
Tuesday 1/17/2012 - Review the video we watched in class today by clicking here. Follow the link on the post, or click here for the video worksheet. It's probably a good idea to watch the video with the worksheet, stop the video in each section, and then complete the questions.
Wednesday - Review Chapter 18, Sections 1 and 2.
Click here for the folder containing your review worksheets. Please complete both worksheets for Thursday.
Thursday - Review Chapter 18, Sections 3 and 4
Click here for the folder containing your review worksheets. Please complete both worksheets for Friday
Friday - Study your notes, HW, Chapter 18, and the video from this week for the Exam Monday on Chapter 18.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 1/8/12
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your assignments for the week of January 8, 2012.
MONDAY - Review the video that we watched in class today, by clicking HERE. Carefully view the video, and complete the VIDEO QUESTIONNAIRE. It's a good idea to watch the video and work on the questionnaire at the same time, stopping the video in, or around the sections that pertain to the questions.
TUESDAY: 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.
WEDNESDAY:
Here are your assignments for the week of January 8, 2012.
MONDAY - Review the video that we watched in class today, by clicking HERE. Carefully view the video, and complete the VIDEO QUESTIONNAIRE. It's a good idea to watch the video and work on the questionnaire at the same time, stopping the video in, or around the sections that pertain to the questions.
TUESDAY: 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.
WEDNESDAY:
1. READ ch. 18 Section 1 (pp. 548-551).
THURSDAY:
1. Read Ch. 18 Section 2 (p.552-557)
FRIDAY: Due Tueday 1/17/2012
1. Review Lectures 54 and 55. Click the links below for the lectures:
2. Read Ch. 18 Sections 3 and 4 (pp. 558-571)
3. Complete the "Terms and Names" on pp. 564 and 571.
Monday, January 02, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 1/3/12
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 1/3/12.
SUPPLY CHECK FRIDAY!
Five students will be chosen randomly in each class. If each student has all of their supplies (pen, looseleaf binder, looseleaf paper, and folder), the entire class gets a 100 quiz grade. If 4 out of 5 have them, the class gets an 80, etc.
All make-up work/credit repair/extra credit assignments are due no later than MONDAY January 9th.
Tuesday Night - Review for the Constitution Exam, which you will resume TOMORROW. If you lost your exam "cheat sheet," you can make a new one.
Here are some great links to help you!
1. Origins of the US Constitution
2. Government "Cheat Sheet"
3. Regents Prep
Wednesday Night:
Print out, read, highlight, and outline the following
Introduction to US Foreign Policy
Neutrality
Thursday Night:
Read Chapter 6 Section 2 in your textbook.
Friday Night:
TBD
Here are your assignments for the week of 1/3/12.
SUPPLY CHECK FRIDAY!
Five students will be chosen randomly in each class. If each student has all of their supplies (pen, looseleaf binder, looseleaf paper, and folder), the entire class gets a 100 quiz grade. If 4 out of 5 have them, the class gets an 80, etc.
All make-up work/credit repair/extra credit assignments are due no later than MONDAY January 9th.
Tuesday Night - Review for the Constitution Exam, which you will resume TOMORROW. If you lost your exam "cheat sheet," you can make a new one.
Here are some great links to help you!
1. Origins of the US Constitution
2. Government "Cheat Sheet"
3. Regents Prep
Wednesday Night:
Print out, read, highlight, and outline the following
Introduction to US Foreign Policy
Neutrality
Thursday Night:
Read Chapter 6 Section 2 in your textbook.
Friday Night:
TBD
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Make-Up Assignments and Missing Work
Students:
Listed below are makeup assignments which you may use in place of missing assessment pieces, or in an attempt to raise your grades on previous assignments.
Please note that all missing work and/or these assignments are due not later than January 9th. No missing work will be accepted after that date, and it will be recorded as a zero, or if you are using these in an attempt to raise your grade, it will not be counted for that purpose.
PLEASE NOTE: a zero grade can result in your failure of the course, or the awarding of an NC (No Credit). This means that you will not receive credit for the trimester. This will have to be made up either in credit repair, or summer school.
Here are the assignments. You can do as many as you want, or need to do.
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 15th.
Listed below are makeup assignments which you may use in place of missing assessment pieces, or in an attempt to raise your grades on previous assignments.
Please note that all missing work and/or these assignments are due not later than January 9th. No missing work will be accepted after that date, and it will be recorded as a zero, or if you are using these in an attempt to raise your grade, it will not be counted for that purpose.
PLEASE NOTE: a zero grade can result in your failure of the course, or the awarding of an NC (No Credit). This means that you will not receive credit for the trimester. This will have to be made up either in credit repair, or summer school.
Here are the assignments. You can do as many as you want, or need to do.
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 15th.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
HW Week of 12/12
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 12/12
Scroll Down to January 2002. That's the exam where the DBQ came from.
Here are your assignments for the week of 12/12
Monday -
1. Review the answers for the Checks and Balances DBQ
Here is the link for the answer key for the Checks and Balances DBQ! Scroll Down to January 2002. That's the exam where the DBQ came from.
2. Complete a first draft of your DBQ Essay
Tuesday -
Based on the review of your drafts, complete your second draft
Wednesday -
FINAL DRAFT is DUE THURSDAY!
Thursday/Friday: Assignments to be announced
- Study guide for Constitution Exam Next Week Coming Out This Week!
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
HW 12/8 and 12/9/11
Thursday Night:
1. Review the information on the 3 Branches of Gov't by CLICKING HERE
2. Listen to the lecture, by clicking here
3. Answer the questions below.
1. What reasons might explain why this system called a system of "Checks and Balances?"
2. Which branch do you think has the most power under this system? Why?
3. Some people say that the system of Checks and Balances slows down the process of government unnecessarily. Do you agree? Why, or Why not?
2. Which branch do you think has the most power under this system? Why?
3. Some people say that the system of Checks and Balances slows down the process of government unnecessarily. Do you agree? Why, or Why not?
Friday Night:
CLICK HERE for the DBQ that we worked on in class today. Please print out the documents, and complete the remaining questions. When you've finished with that, please complete an outline of the DBQ Essay. We will spend time in class Friday working on a draft, and then making it awesome for Monday, to be handed in Tuesday!
Friday, November 25, 2011
HW Assignments Week of 11/28
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/28.
Friday
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/28.
Please note that unless stated otherwise, HW assignments are due by the NEXT class session.
Monday Night: Continue working on your Amendment Mini-Project.
Tuesday: Finish the Amendment Mini-Project for WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday: Begin Thematic Essay #2 (Portfolio Assignment #2)
CLICK HERE for the LINK!
CLICK HERE for the LINK!
Complete an Outline and First Draft of your essay
Thursday:
Second Draft
Second Draft
Friday
Third Draft - Prepare for Peer Review/Conference
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thematic Essay - Portfolio Assignment #2
Hello, RUSH students:
Here's your assignment(s) for the week. We are going to be working on another assessment piece. This one is directly related to the project we just completed.
We're going to be exploring the theme of Constitutional Change. Your mission is to complete a thematic essay, based on the amendment mini-project.
Thursday Dec 1st- Rough Draft #1
You must turn in 1) your thematic essay, TYPED, or neatly hand-written in ink on LOOSELEAF PAPER 2) a copy of the thematic essay rubric, stapled to the back of your essay.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. "TECHNICAL ISSUES" are not an excuse for not submitting your assignment on time.
Here's your assignment(s) for the week. We are going to be working on another assessment piece. This one is directly related to the project we just completed.
We're going to be exploring the theme of Constitutional Change. Your mission is to complete a thematic essay, based on the amendment mini-project.
Click here for the essay sheet
Here's your task:
Identify two amendments to the United States Constitution and for each:
• Discuss the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the
amendment
• Discuss how the amendment changed the United States government
and/or American society
You may use any constitutional amendment from your study of United States history.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the 1st Amendment — personal
freedoms (1791), 15th amendment — right to vote (1870), 16th Amendment — income tax
(1913), 17th Amendment — election of senators (1913), 18th Amendment — Prohibition
(1919), 19th Amendment — suffrage (1920), or 22nd Amendment — term limits (1951).
Identify two amendments to the United States Constitution and for each:
• Discuss the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the
amendment
• Discuss how the amendment changed the United States government
and/or American society
You may use any constitutional amendment from your study of United States history.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the 1st Amendment — personal
freedoms (1791), 15th amendment — right to vote (1870), 16th Amendment — income tax
(1913), 17th Amendment — election of senators (1913), 18th Amendment — Prohibition
(1919), 19th Amendment — suffrage (1920), or 22nd Amendment — term limits (1951).
IMPORTANT DATES:
Thursday Dec 1st- Rough Draft #1
Friday Dec 2nd- Draft #2/Peer Review
Tuesday Dec 6th - Final Draft Due.
You must turn in 1) your thematic essay, TYPED, or neatly hand-written in ink on LOOSELEAF PAPER 2) a copy of the thematic essay rubric, stapled to the back of your essay.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. "TECHNICAL ISSUES" are not an excuse for not submitting your assignment on time.
RESOURCES:
Thematic Rubric
Thematic Rubric
Sunday, November 20, 2011
HW Assignments Week of 11/21/11
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 11/21/2011. Please be advised that unless stated otherwise, all assignments for HW are due by the next class meeting.
Here are your assignments for the week of 11/21/2011. Please be advised that unless stated otherwise, all assignments for HW are due by the next class meeting.
Monday Night's HW:
1. If you DID NOT finish the Friday Assessment HW, finish it tonight. Please note that you are also responsible for tonight's HW.
2. CLICK HERE for the link for tonight's HW
Tuesday Night's HW:
1. Click Here for tonight's HW
Wednesday Night's HW: -
Amendment Mini-Project. MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE! Due Date Wednesday 11/30/11
Counts for 2 grade points
CLICK HERE for the mini-project - DIRECTIONS
Sunday, November 13, 2011
HW Assignments Week of 11/14/11
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 11/14/11
Tuesday - Prepare your final draft to be handed in on Wednesday.
Wednesday - CLICK HERE for the Bill of Rights Worksheet . Carefully read the worksheet, and then complete the questions that follow the reading.
Thursday and Friday's HW:
Here are your assignments for the week of 11/14/11
Thematic Essay - MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE is DUE WEDNESDAY 11/16/11! Please see last week's assignments for details.
Your essay must be TYPED, or neatly handwritten in INK, on LOOSELEAF PAPER.
Your essay must have the following rubric attached to it. CLICK HERE to print out the rubric.
Monday Night - Continue drafting your essay.
Tuesday - Prepare your final draft to be handed in on Wednesday.
Wednesday - CLICK HERE for the Bill of Rights Worksheet . Carefully read the worksheet, and then complete the questions that follow the reading.
Thursday and Friday's HW:
Assessment Piece - The Constitution:
YOUR MISSION: Complete Questions 1-14 on p. 176 of your textbook The Americans.
POINT VALUE - 2.0 grade points (1/2 of a major test)
DUE DATE - MONDAY 11/21/11 - NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EXCUSES.
RESOURCES to HELP YOU:
1. Review the Bill of Rights by clicking HERE
2. Read about the Constitution by clicking HERE
3. Textbook - pp. 152-168
4. Lectures:
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Thematic Essay - Portfolio Assignment
MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE (PORTFOLIO PIECE #1): DUE DATE WED. 11/16
Thematic Essay: Constitutional Issues
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 adopted several compromises to resolve disagreements over major issues facing the new nation.
Task:
Identify two issues from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 (what were two disagreements that occurred?).
For each issue identified
• Describe the disagreement that arose over the issue at the C.C. (tell us about the disagreement; don’t just say what it was! Who was it between? What was it over?)
• Explain how the issue was resolved through the use of Compromise (Give the details behind the compromises; how did they work? What did each side get?
You may use any issue that was discussed at the CC. . Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include, but are not limited to:
• Representation in Congress
• Slavery
• Taxation
Thursday Night - Revise your 1st Draft
Thematic Essay: Constitutional Issues
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 adopted several compromises to resolve disagreements over major issues facing the new nation.
Task:
Identify two issues from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 (what were two disagreements that occurred?).
For each issue identified
• Describe the disagreement that arose over the issue at the C.C. (tell us about the disagreement; don’t just say what it was! Who was it between? What was it over?)
• Explain how the issue was resolved through the use of Compromise (Give the details behind the compromises; how did they work? What did each side get?
You may use any issue that was discussed at the CC. . Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include, but are not limited to:
• Representation in Congress
• Slavery
• Taxation
Thursday Night - Revise your 1st Draft
Friday Night - Revision of your draft
Essay Resources:
Chapter 4 (p 20-34) of the BLUE Review Books
Chapter 5 of the Textbook The Americans
Regentsprep.org – follow the links for Government.
Fdmurphy.com – follow the links for essay writing
Socialstudieshelp.com
Class Notes
Chapter 4 (p 20-34) of the BLUE Review Books
Chapter 5 of the Textbook The Americans
Regentsprep.org – follow the links for Government.
Fdmurphy.com – follow the links for essay writing
Socialstudieshelp.com
Class Notes
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