Period 2 people:
1. Complete your reflection on your essay.
2. You may re-write ONE of the essays, to improve your score.
3. You may complete test corrections, on the multiple choice section. You must complete the following form to do test corrections. You must do the corrections in the manner, prescribed on the form. You will get FULL CREDIT for the first FIVE questions, and HALF credit for the rest.
Friday, December 09, 2016
Sunday, December 04, 2016
HW Assignments Week of 12/5/16
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/5/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time. Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.
MONDAY NIGHT:
THURSDAY:
Watch and take notes
MONDAY NIGHT:
1. Listen to a summary of Chapter 6, Section 1 of your textbook, "Washington Heads the New Government."
TUESDAY:
1. Review Chapter 6 Section 1
3. Watch the following video, and TAKE NOTES THURSDAY:
Watch and take notes
Sunday, November 27, 2016
HW Assignments Week of 11/28
Hello, All:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/28. Please note that you are responsible for printing out any worksheets that you are assigned. If you are completing the assignment on looseleaf, it must be in blue or black ink, and must have a proper heading. You must also copy the questions, if you are completing the assignments by hand.
Please note that we will be taking an in-class assessment on Thursday and Friday. Thursday will consist of multiple choice questions, and Friday's assessment will consist of writing an essay in class. The assessment will cover the information contained in the slideshow below.
MONDAY NIGHT:
1. Review the slideshow below, paying careful attention to slides 1-22.
2. Using the information in the slideshow, as well as the readings below, complete the attached worksheet.
Readings:
The Colonial Period
American Revolution
TUESDAY NIGHT:
3. Complete the next worksheet, "The Critical Period."
Here are some readings to help you.
The Critical Period
Constitutional Foundations
You can also look up information contained in slides 12-22 of the presentation above
Print out a copy of the STUDY GUIDE. You may start working on it, but you must bring it to class with you, tomorrow, if you want to make a "cheat sheat" for the asssessment.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Review your notes, homework, classwork for part I of your in-class assessment.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Please print, and complete the Planning Page on your Thematic Essay. You must print a copy, and bring it with you to the assessment on Friday.
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Take notes on slides 1-22 of the presentation below. There will be a brief mini-assessment on the information contained in these notes on MONDAY.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/28. Please note that you are responsible for printing out any worksheets that you are assigned. If you are completing the assignment on looseleaf, it must be in blue or black ink, and must have a proper heading. You must also copy the questions, if you are completing the assignments by hand.
Please note that we will be taking an in-class assessment on Thursday and Friday. Thursday will consist of multiple choice questions, and Friday's assessment will consist of writing an essay in class. The assessment will cover the information contained in the slideshow below.
MONDAY NIGHT:
1. Review the slideshow below, paying careful attention to slides 1-22.
2. Using the information in the slideshow, as well as the readings below, complete the attached worksheet.
Readings:
The Colonial Period
American Revolution
TUESDAY NIGHT:
3. Complete the next worksheet, "The Critical Period."
Here are some readings to help you.
The Critical Period
Constitutional Foundations
You can also look up information contained in slides 12-22 of the presentation above
Print out a copy of the STUDY GUIDE. You may start working on it, but you must bring it to class with you, tomorrow, if you want to make a "cheat sheat" for the asssessment.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Review your notes, homework, classwork for part I of your in-class assessment.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Please print, and complete the Planning Page on your Thematic Essay. You must print a copy, and bring it with you to the assessment on Friday.
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Take notes on slides 1-22 of the presentation below. There will be a brief mini-assessment on the information contained in these notes on MONDAY.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
HW Assignments Week of 11/21/16
Hello, All:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/21/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time. Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.
MONDAY:
1. If you did not complete Thursday, or Friday's HW from last week, you have one more chance to complete it.
2. Based on the list of Supreme Court Cases, pick TWO (2) that you are most interested in learning more about. For each case, you must identify the following information:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/21/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time. Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.
MONDAY:
1. If you did not complete Thursday, or Friday's HW from last week, you have one more chance to complete it.
2. Based on the list of Supreme Court Cases, pick TWO (2) that you are most interested in learning more about. For each case, you must identify the following information:
- The historical background of the case
- The decision in the case
- The impact of that decision on America, or the American people
Here are some links to help you:
Bill of Rights Institute
Mr. Nassivera’s Site - Landmark Cases
HipHughes - “Supreme Court Cases for Dummies”
Hip Hughes - “The Warren Court in Ten Minutes”
HipHughes - “The Dred Scott Decision”
Hip Hughes - “The Exclusionary Rule”
PBS - Landmark Cases
YouTube playlist - “Supreme Court Cases”
Bill of Rights Institute
Mr. Nassivera’s Site - Landmark Cases
HipHughes - “Supreme Court Cases for Dummies”
Hip Hughes - “The Warren Court in Ten Minutes”
HipHughes - “The Dred Scott Decision”
Hip Hughes - “The Exclusionary Rule”
PBS - Landmark Cases
YouTube playlist - “Supreme Court Cases”
TUESDAY:
Complete the Thematic Essay Planning Page. You must bring the Planning Page with you to school, Wednesday. You will use the planning page to help you write the in-class essay.
WED/THU/FRI: TBD
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Checks and Balances Assignment
For anyone who did not complete the Checks and Balances DBQ assignment.
CLICK HERE for a link to the assignment.
Print pages 11-15.
Complete the questions that follow each document.
Place the assignment in my mailbox in the main office.
CLICK HERE for a link to the assignment.
Print pages 11-15.
Complete the questions that follow each document.
Place the assignment in my mailbox in the main office.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
HW Assignments Week of 11/14/16
Hello, All:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/14/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing any handouts necessary for completion of your assignments. All homework assignments must be completed in INK. Late assignments, with the exception of a legal, excused absence, are not accepted.
MONDAY NIGHT:
1. Watch and Take Notes on the video below. Your notes must be handwritten. You will place them in the "TEST PREP" section of your binder. Please see the screencast for more information, on how to complete your notes. Here is a link to the video, with a transcript.
2. Complete the worksheet that accompanies the video.
TUESDAY: Review the video above, and your notes, and complete the following worksheet.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
1. Watch and Take Notes on the video below. Your notes must be handwritten. You will place them in the "TEST PREP" section of your binder. Please see the screencast for more information, on how to complete your notes.
2. Complete the worksheet that accompanies the video.
THURSDAY: Watch and take notes on the video below. Your notes must be HANDWRITTEN. You will place them in the TEST PREP section of your binder.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/14/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing any handouts necessary for completion of your assignments. All homework assignments must be completed in INK. Late assignments, with the exception of a legal, excused absence, are not accepted.
MONDAY NIGHT:
1. Watch and Take Notes on the video below. Your notes must be handwritten. You will place them in the "TEST PREP" section of your binder. Please see the screencast for more information, on how to complete your notes. Here is a link to the video, with a transcript.
2. Complete the worksheet that accompanies the video.
TUESDAY: Review the video above, and your notes, and complete the following worksheet.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
1. Watch and Take Notes on the video below. Your notes must be handwritten. You will place them in the "TEST PREP" section of your binder. Please see the screencast for more information, on how to complete your notes.
2. Complete the worksheet that accompanies the video.
THURSDAY: Watch and take notes on the video below. Your notes must be HANDWRITTEN. You will place them in the TEST PREP section of your binder.
Friday:
Take notes on the following slideshow (CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK). There will be a quiz, Monday, or Tuesday, on these Supreme Court cases. You will be allowed to use your notes on the quiz.
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Election 2016 - Your Thoughts
Carefully read the article “Donald Trump Is Elected President in Stunning Repudiation (rejection) of the Establishment."
After reading the article, please respond to the following questions, by leaving comments on this post. You can respond to each question, individually, or respond in a paragraph form to all of them.
After reading the article, please respond to the following questions, by leaving comments on this post. You can respond to each question, individually, or respond in a paragraph form to all of them.
— How did you feel when you learned the results? Were you surprised? Excited? Angry?
— What does a Trump victory mean, for you and your community and for America? What effects will a Trump victory have on issues you care about?
In a speech last night, Mr. Trump stated, “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division,” “It is time for us to come together as one united people. It’s time.”
Do you feel the country will come together as one united people after this divisive election? What can Mr. Trump do to heal the “wounds of division”? What can our government leaders do? What can we do?
— What has Election 2016 taught you about America? Why? What questions has it raised for you?
Sunday, November 06, 2016
HW Week of 11/7/16
DUE DATE: 11/14. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO IF IT IS NOT COMPLETED ON TIME.
CLICK HERE for a link to the project directions
CLICK HERE for a link to the worksheet
Amendment Videos
The 13th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
Brain Wrinkling the 14th Amendment from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 15th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 16th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 17th Amendment
The 17th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 19th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 20th Amendment Explained- The Lame Duck from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 21st Amendment Explained- American Government Review from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
22nd Amendment
The 22nd Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 23rd Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 24th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 25th Amendment Explained- American Government Review from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 26th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 27th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
CLICK HERE for a link to the project directions
CLICK HERE for a link to the worksheet
Amendment Videos
The 13th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
Brain Wrinkling the 14th Amendment from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 15th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 16th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 17th Amendment
The 17th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 19th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 20th Amendment Explained- The Lame Duck from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 21st Amendment Explained- American Government Review from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
22nd Amendment
The 22nd Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 23rd Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 24th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 25th Amendment Explained- American Government Review from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 26th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
The 27th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Today's Classwork
***Before completing this activity, please make sure that you are signed in to your WJPS email account***
CLICK HERE for an annotated copy of the Bill of Rights; it contains an explanation of each amendment, and how it protects you.
After carefully reviewing the amendments, answer the questions that follow. You will respond to the questions, by posting a "comment" to this blog post. It's a good idea for you to have two windows open, so you can work on the questions, while looking at the Bill of Rights.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
CLICK HERE for an annotated copy of the Bill of Rights; it contains an explanation of each amendment, and how it protects you.
After carefully reviewing the amendments, answer the questions that follow. You will respond to the questions, by posting a "comment" to this blog post. It's a good idea for you to have two windows open, so you can work on the questions, while looking at the Bill of Rights.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
HW Assignments Week of 10/31/16
MONDAY NIGHT:
Happy Halloween! No Homework!
TUESDAY NIGHT:
CLICK HERE for the reading, "Why a Bill of Rights?"
Complete the questions on the 2nd page of the reading.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
1. WATCH THE VIDEO, "CHECKS AND BALANCES"
2. TAKE NOTES ON THE VIDEO
3. Complete the attached WORKSHEET
Happy Halloween! No Homework!
TUESDAY NIGHT:
CLICK HERE for the reading, "Why a Bill of Rights?"
Complete the questions on the 2nd page of the reading.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
1. WATCH THE VIDEO, "CHECKS AND BALANCES"
2. TAKE NOTES ON THE VIDEO
3. Complete the attached WORKSHEET
Sunday, October 23, 2016
HW Assignments Week of 10/24/16
Here are your HW assignments for the week of October 24, 2016. Please note all due dates for assignments. Homework is expected to be done in ink, on looseleaf paper, or printed via computer. Please note all due dates for your assignments. Late work will not be accepted.
MONDAY: DUE 10/26 (Wednesday).
FINISH the "Critical Period VideoQuest."
CLICK HERE FOR THE "CRITICAL PERIOD" WEB QUEST.
READ THE DIRECTIONS, CAREFULLY!!! Using the videos, readings, slideshow, and your knowledge of US History, complete the video quest. Please print out the worksheet(s), and the rubric. Please make sure that your work is stapled together, and the rubric is attached.
***Having trouble accessing the files? CLICK HERE***
WEDNESDAY: Due 10/27.
1. Watch the two videos below (about 30 minutes total).
2. CLICK HERE for the READING STUDY GUIDE on the Constitution.
3. COMPLETE the first two pages of the packet
THURSDAY:
Watch the following videos:
Complete the next two pages of the packet (see Wednesday Night's HW for the packet)
FRIDAY:
Watch:
Complete the rest of the packet for MONDAY 10/31.
MONDAY: DUE 10/26 (Wednesday).
FINISH the "Critical Period VideoQuest."
CLICK HERE FOR THE "CRITICAL PERIOD" WEB QUEST.
READ THE DIRECTIONS, CAREFULLY!!! Using the videos, readings, slideshow, and your knowledge of US History, complete the video quest. Please print out the worksheet(s), and the rubric. Please make sure that your work is stapled together, and the rubric is attached.
***Having trouble accessing the files? CLICK HERE***
WEDNESDAY: Due 10/27.
1. Watch the two videos below (about 30 minutes total).
2. CLICK HERE for the READING STUDY GUIDE on the Constitution.
3. COMPLETE the first two pages of the packet
THURSDAY:
Watch the following videos:
Complete the next two pages of the packet (see Wednesday Night's HW for the packet)
FRIDAY:
Watch:
Complete the rest of the packet for MONDAY 10/31.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
AOC DBQ
CLICK HERE for a link to a DBQ on the Articles of Confederation.
Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, answer the scaffolding questions.
USE YOUR NOTES, USE YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
Imagine you didn't have the documents in front of you...How could/would you answer the questions?
Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, answer the scaffolding questions.
USE YOUR NOTES, USE YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
Imagine you didn't have the documents in front of you...How could/would you answer the questions?
Monday, October 17, 2016
THE AOC REVIEWED
The Articles of Confederation
- America's First Gov't
- 1776-1787
- One Branch
- Legislative (makes laws/Congress)
- 13 members (one vote per state)
- Example of FEDERALISM
- Power SHARED by the STATES and the FEDERAL GOV'T
- VERY WEAK
- States did not trust a strong Fed.
- NO:
- President, Courts, Taxes, Military
- The Good
- NW Ordinance (1787)
- Plan to admit states into the Union
- The Bad
- Fed. Gov't was TOO WEAK
- Needed 9/13 states to pass a law
- Needed 13/13 to AMEND (change) the AOC
- The UGLY
- Shay's Rebellion
- Shows that the AOC is BROKEN and needs to be replaced
Saturday, October 15, 2016
HW Week of 10/17/16
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/17/16. Please note that all assignments must be completed in ink, on looseleaf paper, or computer printed. Assignments in pencil will not be accepted. It is further noted that unless a student is legally absent, late work is not accepted for credit, and a grade of ZERO will be entered for that assignment.
MONDAY NIGHT: Due TUESDAY 10/18/16.
1. Review the following video below. EXTRA CREDIT will be given if you (1) take notes on the video, and (2) create a short answer question sheet, consisting of at least TEN (10) questions related to the video.
2. CLICK HERE, for Chapter 11 of We The People
Read pp. 94-100.
Answer the questions on p. 102, "Lesson Review" 1-6.
TUESDAY: DUE THURSDAY.
1. Watch the video below.
2. Complete the worksheet that corresponds to the video
3. Read Chapter 5 Section 2 of your textbook, The Americans
4. Complete the attached worksheet
THURSDAY: Begin working on the "Critical Period VideoQuest." DUE 10/26
CLICK HERE FOR THE "CRITICAL PERIOD" WEB QUEST.
READ THE DIRECTIONS, CAREFULLY!!! Using the videos, readings, slideshow, and your knowledge of US History, complete the video quest. Please print out the worksheet(s), and the rubric. Please make sure that your work is stapled together, and the rubric is attached.
***Having trouble accessing the files? CLICK HERE***
MONDAY NIGHT: Due TUESDAY 10/18/16.
1. Review the following video below. EXTRA CREDIT will be given if you (1) take notes on the video, and (2) create a short answer question sheet, consisting of at least TEN (10) questions related to the video.
2. CLICK HERE, for Chapter 11 of We The People
Read pp. 94-100.
Answer the questions on p. 102, "Lesson Review" 1-6.
TUESDAY: DUE THURSDAY.
1. Watch the video below.
2. Complete the worksheet that corresponds to the video
3. Read Chapter 5 Section 2 of your textbook, The Americans
4. Complete the attached worksheet
THURSDAY: Begin working on the "Critical Period VideoQuest." DUE 10/26
CLICK HERE FOR THE "CRITICAL PERIOD" WEB QUEST.
READ THE DIRECTIONS, CAREFULLY!!! Using the videos, readings, slideshow, and your knowledge of US History, complete the video quest. Please print out the worksheet(s), and the rubric. Please make sure that your work is stapled together, and the rubric is attached.
***Having trouble accessing the files? CLICK HERE***
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
HW Week of 10/3/16
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/3/16. Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning.
Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period. Other assignments may take a little longer. You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.
HERE IS A LINK TO A REVIEW SCREENCAST. Please watch!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: DUE THURSDAY 10/6/16
1. Watch the following video on the Declaration of Independence
2. Read Chapter 8 of We the People. Here is a link to the chapter.
3. Define the "Terms to Understand" on p. 69 of the chapter.
4. Complete the "Lesson Review" Questions (1-7) on p. 75 of the chapter.
***The rest of the HW assignments will be posted tomorrow***
THURSDAY: Due TUESDAY 10/11/16
1. Complete any of the remaining DBQ's from today's lesson. Here is a link to the DBQ's
2. Using the Documents, as well as your knowledge of US History, compose an essay (minimum 350 words), that answers the following question:
Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period. Other assignments may take a little longer. You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.
HERE IS A LINK TO A REVIEW SCREENCAST. Please watch!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: DUE THURSDAY 10/6/16
1. Watch the following video on the Declaration of Independence
2. Read Chapter 8 of We the People. Here is a link to the chapter.
3. Define the "Terms to Understand" on p. 69 of the chapter.
4. Complete the "Lesson Review" Questions (1-7) on p. 75 of the chapter.
***The rest of the HW assignments will be posted tomorrow***
THURSDAY: Due TUESDAY 10/11/16
1. Complete any of the remaining DBQ's from today's lesson. Here is a link to the DBQ's
2. Using the Documents, as well as your knowledge of US History, compose an essay (minimum 350 words), that answers the following question:
Were the American colonists justified in waging war and breaking away from Britain?
Friday, September 30, 2016
Sunday, September 25, 2016
HW Week of 9/26/16
Monday Night 9/26:
WATCH:
If you'd like to take notes as you're watching the video, here is a Slideshow to help you take notes.
Please take notes on slides 3-24 of the presentation below.
For Extra Credit...Watch "America The Story of Us: Revolution (CLICK HERE for the link)," and complete the worksheet (CLICK HERE). You must do the HW, in order to get credit for the extra credit.
TUESDAY: Due 9/28 (Wednesday):
Using the readings below to complete the attached worksheet.
Readings:
The Colonial Period
American Revolution
Wednesday: Due 9/29/16:
Review Chapter 4 Section 1 in your textbook.
Complete the Reading Study Guide
THURSDAY: Due 9/30/16
Review Chapter 4 Section 2 in your textbook.
Complete the Reading Study Guide
Friday:
DUE 10/5 (Wednesday)
Begin working on the "Road to Revolution" Video Quest. This assignment will count as a test. It will be used in place of your LOWEST test grade for the semester.
1. Start HERE, by carefully reading the directions.
2. CLICK HERE for the worksheet. You will click on the links for each video, and answer the questions, THOROUGHLY!!!
Here is a link to the files you will need to complete the video quest.
Here is a link to the rubric. You must print the rubric, and attach it to your project.
Here is a link to a tutorial video, to help you with the assignment.
WATCH:
If you'd like to take notes as you're watching the video, here is a Slideshow to help you take notes.
Please take notes on slides 3-24 of the presentation below.
For Extra Credit...Watch "America The Story of Us: Revolution (CLICK HERE for the link)," and complete the worksheet (CLICK HERE). You must do the HW, in order to get credit for the extra credit.
TUESDAY: Due 9/28 (Wednesday):
Using the readings below to complete the attached worksheet.
Readings:
The Colonial Period
American Revolution
Wednesday: Due 9/29/16:
Review Chapter 4 Section 1 in your textbook.
Complete the Reading Study Guide
THURSDAY: Due 9/30/16
Review Chapter 4 Section 2 in your textbook.
Complete the Reading Study Guide
Friday:
DUE 10/5 (Wednesday)
Begin working on the "Road to Revolution" Video Quest. This assignment will count as a test. It will be used in place of your LOWEST test grade for the semester.
1. Start HERE, by carefully reading the directions.
2. CLICK HERE for the worksheet. You will click on the links for each video, and answer the questions, THOROUGHLY!!!
Here is a link to the files you will need to complete the video quest.
Here is a link to the rubric. You must print the rubric, and attach it to your project.
Here is a link to a tutorial video, to help you with the assignment.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
HW Assignments week of 9/19/16
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2016. Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning. Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period. Other assignments may take a little longer. You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.
MONDAY NIGHT 9/19: Due 9/20
1. Watch the video, "European Rivalries, and the French and Indian War."
Take notes on the presentation below.
Here is a link to the lecture on the above slideshow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBhG4QLqJR8&feature=youtu.be
TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE FRIDAY 9/23/16
MONDAY NIGHT 9/19: Due 9/20
1. Watch the video, "European Rivalries, and the French and Indian War."
Take notes on the presentation below.
Here is a link to the lecture on the above slideshow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBhG4QLqJR8&feature=youtu.be
TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE FRIDAY 9/23/16
Complete the "French and Indian War Webquest." You are responsible for printing out the file, and handing it in, on FRIDAY.
FRIDAY NIGHT: DUE MONDAY 9/26.
1. Read Chapter 7 of the textbook, We The People.
2. Define the "Terms to Understand" on p. 61 of the chapter.
3. Complete the "Lesson Review" Questions on p. 68.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Summer Assignment Take Home Exam
CLICK HERE for the exam.
CLICK HERE for the answer sheet.
You are only responsible for turning in the answer sheet. The exam is due on Monday, Sept. 19th.
CLICK HERE for the answer sheet.
You are only responsible for turning in the answer sheet. The exam is due on Monday, Sept. 19th.
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
HW Assignments Week of 9/8/16
Hello, Class of 2020!
Thank you for choosing WJPS as your high school. This is your official class blog, for US History and Government classes. This is where you will find all of the resources you need for this class, including but not limited to, HW assignments, test prep, videos, and other important material.
Your homework for this week is to complete the summer assignment. Please pay careful attention to the components of the assignment. A link below has been provided for you.
http://teslersapush.blogspot.com/2016/06/apush-summer-assignment-2016.html
In addition to the assignment, please print out the student contract. Review it with your parents, and have them sign it as well. Please return the contract with your summer assignment. You will also be responsible for bringing in the classroom supplies.
The due date for the assignment, contract, and classroom supplies is Sept. 13th, 2016.
Thank you for choosing WJPS as your high school. This is your official class blog, for US History and Government classes. This is where you will find all of the resources you need for this class, including but not limited to, HW assignments, test prep, videos, and other important material.
Your homework for this week is to complete the summer assignment. Please pay careful attention to the components of the assignment. A link below has been provided for you.
http://teslersapush.blogspot.com/2016/06/apush-summer-assignment-2016.html
In addition to the assignment, please print out the student contract. Review it with your parents, and have them sign it as well. Please return the contract with your summer assignment. You will also be responsible for bringing in the classroom supplies.
The due date for the assignment, contract, and classroom supplies is Sept. 13th, 2016.
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