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?