Hello RUSHers (aka Regents US History'ers):
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, all HW is due by the next class meeting. Please be advised that all HW must be accompanied by a parental signature in order to receive credit.
Monday Night: Due Tuesday
1. Review Chapter 3 in your textbook.
2. Complete Chapter 3 Summary
Tuesday Night: Due Thursday
1. Complete Chapter 3 Reading Study Guide
Thursday Night:
Review your notes, and all worksheets for a quiz on Chapter 3 (on Friday).
Here's a link to AUDIO summaries of each section of Chapter 3 - Download them to your computer, mp3 player, etc.
Here's a link for practice quizzes and other important review materials!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 9/19/2012
Hello RUSHers (aka Regents US History'ers):
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, all HW is due by the next class meeting. Please be advised that all HW must be accompanied by a parental signature in order to receive credit.
Wednesday Night:
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, all HW is due by the next class meeting. Please be advised that all HW must be accompanied by a parental signature in order to receive credit.
Wednesday Night:
1. WATCH, LISTEN, and TAKE NOTES on the following lectures from Hippocampus.org. Click on the links to access the lectures!
2. After you've finished the lectures, complete a PODCAST/LECTURE sheet. Please complete One sheet for each lecture. CLICK HERE for the sheets.
3. Read Chapter 3, Section 1 in your textbook (pp.66-71). CLICK HERE for an online version of your textbook.
4. Complete the worksheet "England and its Colonies." CLICK HERE for the worksheet.
Thursday Night:
1. Read Chapter 3 Section 2, "The Agricultural South," pp. 72-78 in your textbook.
2. Complete "Terms and Names," and "Critical Thinking" on page 78
3. Complete "The Agricultural South" worksheet.
Friday Night:
1. Read Chapter 3, Section 3 "The Commercial North," , and Chapter 3, Section 4, "The French and Indian War." .
2. Complete the worksheets, "The Commercial North," and "The French and Indian War."
There will be a quiz on Chapter 3 next week (week of 9/25), possibly Tuesday, or Wednesday.
3. Complete "The Agricultural South" worksheet.
Friday Night:
1. Read Chapter 3, Section 3 "The Commercial North," , and Chapter 3, Section 4, "The French and Indian War." .
2. Complete the worksheets, "The Commercial North," and "The French and Indian War."
There will be a quiz on Chapter 3 next week (week of 9/25), possibly Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Summer Assignment 2012 TAKE HOME EXAM
CLICK HERE for a link to the Take Home Exam
What do I have to do? 1. You are going to print out a copy of the exam, and the answer sheet (also enclosed).
2. Using all of your resources (including your summer assignment), complete the exam.
3. On Wednesday, turn in the exam answer sheet. Please note that you must put ALL of the answers on the answer sheet. You are only turning in the answer sheet.
Sunday, September 09, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 9/10/12
Hello, RUSH(Regents US History) Students:
Listed below are your HW Assignments for the week of 9/10/12. Unless stated otherwise, all HW assignments are due, no later than the following class period. Effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be signed by a parent. Students will not receive credit for assignments that have not been signed
For the first week of classes, APUSH, and RUSH students will be completing the same assignments. Feel free to work with your friends/classmates in the APUSH classes.
Listed below are your HW Assignments for the week of 9/10/12. Unless stated otherwise, all HW assignments are due, no later than the following class period. Effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be signed by a parent. Students will not receive credit for assignments that have not been signed
For the first week of classes, APUSH, and RUSH students will be completing the same assignments. Feel free to work with your friends/classmates in the APUSH classes.
HW Assignments Week of 9/10/2012
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/10/2012
Monday Night:
1. Review Chapter 1 from the American Pageant. Complete "Identifications," and "Developing Historical Skills," Located in the Chapter 1 Packet.
- Here's a link to Chapter 1
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 1
- Click here for the Chapter 1 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for the Identifications (exercise C) and Developing Historical Skills (exercise G).
Tuesday: Review Chapter 2 from the American Pageant. Complete "Putting Things in Order," and "Matching Cause and Effect" in the Chapter 2 Packet
- Here's a link to Chapter 2
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 2
- Click here for the Chapter 2 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for PUTTING THINGS IN ORDER and MATCHING CAUSE AND EFFECT (exercises E and F on the packet)
Wednesday: Review Chapter 3 from the American Pageant. Complete "Map Mastery" and "S "Developing Historical Skills" Located in the Chapter 3 Packet.
- Here's a link to Chapter 3
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER3
- Click here for the Chapter 3 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for"Map Mastery" and "S "Developing Historical Skills" Located in the Chapter 3 Packet (Exercises G and H)
Thursday: Review Chapter 4 from the American Pageant. Complete "True/False," and "Identification," (Exercises A and C).
- Here's a link to Chapter 4
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 4
- Click here for the Chapter 4 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for TRUE/FALSE, and IDENTIFICATION.
- GO THE EXTRA MILE! GET EXTRA CREDIT! For the True/False section, change the information in the False statements to make them true!
- GO ANOTHER EXTRA MILE! GET MORE EXTRA CREDIT! Complete PART III - Applying what you've learned!
Friday: Complete the Summer Assignment Review QUIZ. This is a TAKE-HOME Exam. Your job is to print the quiz, and complete the multiple choice questions, by circling the correct answer.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Regents Review Files
CLICK HERE FOR Videos, and Outlines
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
CLICK HERE to download the Regents Review Packet. It's a folder containing several files, so you will probably have to download it as a zip file, and then de-compress it.
Study the readings, and worksheets carefully.
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
CLICK HERE to download the Regents Review Packet. It's a folder containing several files, so you will probably have to download it as a zip file, and then de-compress it.
Study the readings, and worksheets carefully.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
RUSH FINAL EXAM - TAKE HOME
Hello, RUSHers:
Here is your FINAL EXAM! It is due on MONDAY JUNE 11TH!
Please note that if you do not complete the FINAL EXAM, you will receive a grade of ZERO.
The FINAL EXAM is worth 1/4 of your FINAL GRADE!
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE EXAM.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE ANSWER KEY
You do not have to print out the exam. You are only responsible for turning in an answer sheet.
Here is your FINAL EXAM! It is due on MONDAY JUNE 11TH!
Please note that if you do not complete the FINAL EXAM, you will receive a grade of ZERO.
The FINAL EXAM is worth 1/4 of your FINAL GRADE!
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE EXAM.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE ANSWER KEY
You do not have to print out the exam. You are only responsible for turning in an answer sheet.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 5/29/2012
Due Date: June 4, 2012
Target: To create a list of terms, and concepts necessary for mastery of the US History Regents Exam.
Point Value - 2.0 Grade Points
Hello, RUSHers:
We are going to finish the list of terms, and concepts that you need for the Regents Exam. This is a continuation of the assignment you did for Spring Break. Hopefully, you still have the index cards for the terms you did during Spring Break. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A 100 QUESTION, 2-DAY EXAM, BASED ON THE INDEX CARDS NEXT WEEK! (THURSDAY/FRIDAY TENTATIVELY)!!! Here's what you need to do...
1. Obtain a set of Spiral-Bound Index Cards, like the ones shown here.
2. CLICK on the List of Important terms and concepts for the Regents Exam. Print out the List.
3. Complete the terms and concepts on the left side of the page; from "Mercantalism," to "World War II" If you have the small, blue Regents review book that you were asked to purchase at the beginning of the school year, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I've seen some used copies .
3. Complete the terms and concepts on the left side of the page; from "Mercantalism," to "World War II" If you have the small, blue Regents review book that you were asked to purchase at the beginning of the school year, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I've seen some used copies .
4. For EACH term, you will create an index card. On the index card you will...
- Identify its meaning
- Time and Place it took place
- Why it's important
- Create a non-verbal image (drawing) to help you remember it
Please note that this assignment is worth 2.0 grade points. Students who choose not to complete the assignment, will receive a grade of ZERO.
While this may seem like a large assignment, if you break it down, and do a few each day, or work with a partner, it will not take very long.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A 100 QUESTION, 2-DAY EXAM, BASED ON THE INDEX CARDS NEXT WEEK! (THURSDAY/FRIDAY TENTATIVELY)!!!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A 100 QUESTION, 2-DAY EXAM, BASED ON THE INDEX CARDS NEXT WEEK! (THURSDAY/FRIDAY TENTATIVELY)!!!
GOOD LUCK!
Monday, May 21, 2012
HW Assignments Week of May 21, 2012
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 5/21/12. Please note that all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due to the next class day:
TUESDAY 5/22 -
Complete the June 2010 Regents Exam MULTIPLE CHOICE questions, 1-50 (ALL). CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE EXAM. This time, you must COPY THE QUESTION, and the correct answer. DUE THURSDAY 5/24.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 5/21/12. Please note that all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due to the next class day:
TUESDAY 5/22 -
Complete the June 2010 Regents Exam MULTIPLE CHOICE questions, 1-50 (ALL). CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE EXAM. This time, you must COPY THE QUESTION, and the correct answer. DUE THURSDAY 5/24.
THURSDAY
Review of Colonial & Revolutionary America
Homework:
2. Do Constitution reading .
3. Read/study Government cheat sheet .
4. Review/Summarize Chart of Supreme Court cases .
5. Complete the "Government Review Questions" worksheet.
FRIDAY
2. Read "Early 1800s"
3. complete "Early 1800s Review Questions" worksheet.
Study Materials:
Monday, May 14, 2012
Thematic Essay - Foreign Policy
RUSH'ers:
Here's your assignment for the Thematic Essay...
CLICK HERE for the Link!
All of the information for the essay can be found...
1. - Regents Prep
2. In Blue Book
3. Textbook - Chapters to follow
4. "America in the 20th Century" videos
Links for the above will be provided ASAP.
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF Thematic Essay Sheet. No Essay cover sheet, -1/2 pt. deduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
DUE DATE 5/18/12
Here's your assignment for the Thematic Essay...
CLICK HERE for the Link!
All of the information for the essay can be found...
1. - Regents Prep
2. In Blue Book
3. Textbook - Chapters to follow
4. "America in the 20th Century" videos
Links for the above will be provided ASAP.
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF Thematic Essay Sheet. No Essay cover sheet, -1/2 pt. deduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
DUE DATE 5/18/12
Sunday, April 22, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 4/23/2012
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/23/2012. As previously stated, effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due the following class period.
***DBQ ASSESSMENT***
Topic: Vietnam War
Due Date: Monday April 30, 2012
MONDAY:
1. Listen to the song "Goodnight Saigon" by Billy Joel. A link to the song, and a really cool photo presentation can be found HERE.
2. Click HERE for the lyrics to the song
http://www.lyricsdomain.com/2/billy_joel/goodnight_saigon.html
3. WRITE A REFLECTION on the song. When writing the reflection, use the following questions to guide you:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/23/2012. As previously stated, effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due the following class period.
***DBQ ASSESSMENT***
Topic: Vietnam War
Due Date: Monday April 30, 2012
MONDAY:
1. Listen to the song "Goodnight Saigon" by Billy Joel. A link to the song, and a really cool photo presentation can be found HERE.
2. Click HERE for the lyrics to the song
http://www.lyricsdomain.com/2/billy_joel/goodnight_saigon.html
3. WRITE A REFLECTION on the song. When writing the reflection, use the following questions to guide you:
- In your own words, describe what thoughts or feelings the song created for you?
- Why do you think the song was written? What was the composer trying to communicate?
- What can you tell from the song about the culture in which the song was written?
- Was there a particular verse, or lyric that impacted you the most? Why?
- What questions does the song raise in your mind?
TUESDAY:
READ Chapter 30 Sections 4 and 5
Complete Guided Reading Worksheets
Section 4
Section 5
Complete Guided Reading Worksheets
Section 4
Section 5
CLICK HERE and print out the DBQ on the Vietnam War.
Complete the short answer questions that we didn't finish today. You may print the whole exam if you would like, but you only NEED to print pages 11-21.
WEDNESDAY:
Complete a First Draft of Your DBQ ESSAY on the Vietnam War
THURSDAY:
Complete a second draft of your DBQ ESSAY
FRIDAY:
FINAL DRAFT
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
Complete the short answer questions that we didn't finish today. You may print the whole exam if you would like, but you only NEED to print pages 11-21.
WEDNESDAY:
Complete a First Draft of Your DBQ ESSAY on the Vietnam War
THURSDAY:
Complete a second draft of your DBQ ESSAY
FRIDAY:
FINAL DRAFT
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
EXTRA CREDIT DBQ ESSAY!
Based on the DBQ assignment we did in class today,
1. Complete the rest of the DBQ's
2. Write the Essay!
***DUE FRIDAY***
CLICK HERE FOR THE DBQ LINK!
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
1. Complete the rest of the DBQ's
2. Write the Essay!
***DUE FRIDAY***
CLICK HERE FOR THE DBQ LINK!
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
Monday, April 16, 2012
RUSH HW Assignments Week of April 16 2012
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 4/16. Unless indicated otherwise, assignments are due the next class day. Please note that as of 1/31/2012, all HW Assignments must be accompanied by a parent (or guardian's) signature.
Tuesday Night:
Here are your assignments for the week of 4/16. Unless indicated otherwise, assignments are due the next class day. Please note that as of 1/31/2012, all HW Assignments must be accompanied by a parent (or guardian's) signature.
Tuesday Night:
1. Read Chapter 28, Section 1 in your Textbook (The Americans).
2. Complete the following Vocab Terms/Names:
|
* Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
* Fidel Castro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * flexible response | * Dean Rusk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * "military-industrial complex" | * We are eyeball to eyeball, and the
other fellow just blinked! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Green Berets | * Berlin Wall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Bay of Pigs Invasion | * "hot line" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Cuban Missile Crisis | * Limited Test Ban Treaty [1963] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * the "Missiles of October"
3. Read, and complete Chapter 28 Guided Reading Worksheet. Wednesday Night: READ Chapter 30 Section 1 Complete Vocab Terms:
Complete Chapter 30 Section 1 Worksheet Thursday Night: 1. Read Chapter 30 Sections 2 2. Complete the following terms:
Section 2 Thursday: 1. Read Chapter 30 Section 3. 2. Complete the terms below.
Section 3 Friday: Prepare for a Quiz Monday on the Spring Break Assignment! |
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Spring Break Assignment 2012
Due Date: April 17, 2012
Target: To create a list of terms, and concepts necessary for mastery of the US History Regents Exam.
Point Value - 2.0 Grade Points
Hello, RUSHers:
Here is your Spring Break Assignment
1. Obtain a set of Spiral-Bound Index Cards, like the ones shown here.
Target: To create a list of terms, and concepts necessary for mastery of the US History Regents Exam.
Point Value - 2.0 Grade Points
Hello, RUSHers:
Here is your Spring Break Assignment
1. Obtain a set of Spiral-Bound Index Cards, like the ones shown here.
2. CLICK on the List of Important terms and concepts for the Regents Exam. Print out the List.
3. Complete the terms and concepts on the left side of the page; from the "Articles of Confederation" to "Marbury vs. Madison." If you have the small, blue Regents review book that you were asked to purchase at the beginning of the school year, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I've seen some used copies .
3. Complete the terms and concepts on the left side of the page; from the "Articles of Confederation" to "Marbury vs. Madison." If you have the small, blue Regents review book that you were asked to purchase at the beginning of the school year, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I've seen some used copies .
4. For EACH term, you will create an index card. On the index card you will...
- Identify its meaning
- Time and Place it took place
- Why it's important
- Create a non-verbal image (drawing) to help you remember it
Please note that this assignment is worth 2.0 grade points. There will also be a quiz on the terms, and concepts in this assignment on the Friday when we return from break. Students who choose not to complete the assignment, will receive a grade of ZERO.
While this may seem like a large assignment, if you break it down, and do a few each day, or work with a partner, it will not take very long.
GOOD LUCK!
Sunday, April 01, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 4/1/12
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 4/1/12. Please note that as of 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature in order for a student to receive credit for completing the assignment.
***SPRING BREAK INCENTIVE! IF ALL REGENTS US H/G STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR HW ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT!***
MONDAY NIGHT - Complete a Second Draft of your DBQ Essay (please see previous posts for more info)
TUESDAY NIGHT - Complete a third draft of your DBQ Essay.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Complete a FINAL DRAFT. Carefully view the essay requirements, and make sure that you meet all of them!
YOUR ESSAY...
Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 4/1/12. Please note that as of 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature in order for a student to receive credit for completing the assignment.
***SPRING BREAK INCENTIVE! IF ALL REGENTS US H/G STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR HW ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT!***
MONDAY NIGHT - Complete a Second Draft of your DBQ Essay (please see previous posts for more info)
TUESDAY NIGHT - Complete a third draft of your DBQ Essay.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Complete a FINAL DRAFT. Carefully view the essay requirements, and make sure that you meet all of them!
YOUR ESSAY...
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction.
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction.
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
COLD WAR DBQ - BONUS!
RUSH Students:
Is there anyone out there who would like to have a Spring Break, WITHOUT a US History Assignment?
If your answer is "yes," then read on!
Our next assessment piece is a DBQ Essay on the Cold War. Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, you are going to:
• Discuss how the threat of communism during the Cold War affected the
United States in the period from 1945 to 1960
CLICK HERE for the DBQ
In order to get your Spring Break Assignment waived;
EVERY RUSH STUDENT MUST
1. Complete a first, second, and FINAL DRAFT, on the exact due dates.
2. Complete a TYPED, HARD COPY of the FINAL DRAFT, that is spell/grammar checked
3. Have all drafts signed by their parents.
4. Actively participate in peer review sessions during class
5. Include a grading rubric!
Due dates:
1st Draft - Monday April 1
2nd Draft - Tuesday April 2
FINAL DRAFT - THURSDAY APRIL 4
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Is there anyone out there who would like to have a Spring Break, WITHOUT a US History Assignment?
If your answer is "yes," then read on!
Our next assessment piece is a DBQ Essay on the Cold War. Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, you are going to:
• Discuss how the threat of communism during the Cold War affected the
United States in the period from 1945 to 1960
CLICK HERE for the DBQ
In order to get your Spring Break Assignment waived;
EVERY RUSH STUDENT MUST
1. Complete a first, second, and FINAL DRAFT, on the exact due dates.
2. Complete a TYPED, HARD COPY of the FINAL DRAFT, that is spell/grammar checked
3. Have all drafts signed by their parents.
4. Actively participate in peer review sessions during class
5. Include a grading rubric!
Due dates:
1st Draft - Monday April 1
2nd Draft - Tuesday April 2
FINAL DRAFT - THURSDAY APRIL 4
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
HW Assignments 3/26/12
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/26/2012. Effective 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature, in order for you to receive credit for completing the assignment.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/26/2012. Effective 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature, in order for you to receive credit for completing the assignment.
MONDAY/TUESDAY NIGHT: Complete the Cold War Hot 24 project for Wednesday March 28, 2012.
WEDNESDAY:Finish the Hot 24
THURSDAY: Print out the Cold War DBQ. If you can print out an extra copy for a friend, please do so!
Complete the DBQ questions.
Friday: Begin drafting your essay. 1st draft due Monday. Remember, this is an important assignment, for you and your team-mates!
Complete the DBQ questions.
Friday: Begin drafting your essay. 1st draft due Monday. Remember, this is an important assignment, for you and your team-mates!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Assignments week of 3/19/2012
Greetings, RUSH Students:
Below, are your HW assignments for the week of 3/19/2012. Unless noted otherwise, HW assignments are due on the following class day.
COLD WAR EXAM - NEXT FRIDAY! MARCH 30th! Details to follow.
Below, are your HW assignments for the week of 3/19/2012. Unless noted otherwise, HW assignments are due on the following class day.
***WWII Test Corrections***
Due to a problem with the link, the deadline for test corrections has been extended. You may hand the corrections in on THURSDAY March 22nd. Corrections must be completed in the format specified on the test correction sheet. For more information on test corrections, click hereCOLD WAR EXAM - NEXT FRIDAY! MARCH 30th! Details to follow.
Monday Night:
1. Work on Test Corrections.
2. Review Chapter 26
3. Complete the Chapter 26 Summary Worksheet. CLICK HERE for the worksheet.
Tuesday Night:
2) The title of the cartoon you are going to be watching is "Make Mine Freedom." Before you watch the cartoon, complete "Step 1" section "B"
3) Check out this "old school" cartoon, entitled "Make Mine Freedom." Here are the links for the video.
4) Complete the rest of the worksheet. Due WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday Night:
Due Wednesday March 28th
THE COLD WAR "HOT 24" Presentation
Listed below are terms, and concepts related to the Cold War, which I've called the "Hot 24." These terms, concepts, etc. are the most common subject of mult. choice questions, essays, etc. on the Regents exam.
Your mission: For each term,
1. Identify what it is.
2. Its purpose: What/why it was done.
3. Its significance: Why was it important?
4. Locate, Draw, create a visual aid for each term.
5. Arrange the visuals, and definitions in a creative manner of your choosing. This can be, to quote the rock band Journey, "any way you want it." Create a poster, make a video, do a PowerPoint. It's entirely up to you.
Here's the list
Here's the Rubric
1. Truman Doctrine
2. Marshall Plan
3. Berlin Airlift
4. NATO
5. Warsaw Pact
6. Korean War
7. H.U.A.C.
8. Rosenberg Trial
9. McCarthyism
10. Domino Theory
11. CIA
12. Eisenhower Doctrine
13. Sputnik
14. Bay of Pigs
15. Cuban Missile Crisis
16. Tonkin Gulf Resolution
17. Vietnam War
18. War Powers Act of 1973
19. 26th Amendment
20. Iron Curtain
21. NY Times vs. United States
22. Alger Hiss
23. General Douglas MacArthur
24. Joseph McCarthy
1) Go to the NARA (National Archives and Records) Website. Click on the link below, and print out the worksheet.
2) The title of the cartoon you are going to be watching is "Make Mine Freedom." Before you watch the cartoon, complete "Step 1" section "B"
3) Check out this "old school" cartoon, entitled "Make Mine Freedom." Here are the links for the video.
4) Complete the rest of the worksheet. Due WEDNESDAY!
Due Wednesday March 28th
THE COLD WAR "HOT 24" Presentation
Listed below are terms, and concepts related to the Cold War, which I've called the "Hot 24." These terms, concepts, etc. are the most common subject of mult. choice questions, essays, etc. on the Regents exam.
Your mission: For each term,
1. Identify what it is.
2. Its purpose: What/why it was done.
3. Its significance: Why was it important?
4. Locate, Draw, create a visual aid for each term.
5. Arrange the visuals, and definitions in a creative manner of your choosing. This can be, to quote the rock band Journey, "any way you want it." Create a poster, make a video, do a PowerPoint. It's entirely up to you.
Here's the list
Here's the Rubric
1. Truman Doctrine
2. Marshall Plan
3. Berlin Airlift
4. NATO
5. Warsaw Pact
6. Korean War
7. H.U.A.C.
8. Rosenberg Trial
9. McCarthyism
10. Domino Theory
11. CIA
12. Eisenhower Doctrine
13. Sputnik
14. Bay of Pigs
15. Cuban Missile Crisis
16. Tonkin Gulf Resolution
17. Vietnam War
18. War Powers Act of 1973
19. 26th Amendment
20. Iron Curtain
21. NY Times vs. United States
22. Alger Hiss
23. General Douglas MacArthur
24. Joseph McCarthy
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Test Correction Info
Test Revision Sheet - Must be filled out in order to receive credit.
WWII Exam - CLICK HERE
Test Corrections are due NO LATER THAN Thursday March 22nd.
Test Revision must be signed by a parent in order to receive credit .
WWII Exam - CLICK HERE
Test Corrections are due NO LATER THAN Thursday March 22nd.
Test Revision must be signed by a parent in order to receive credit .
Friday, March 09, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 3/12
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/12/2012.
Monday Night -
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 1
2. Complete:
a. Chapter 26 Section 1 Reading Study Guide
b. Chapter 26 Section 1 Quiz - YOU ARE ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING THE TERMS AND NAMES.
Tuesday:
Complete Chapter 26 Section 1 Primary Source
Complete Chapter 26 Section 1 Geography
Wednesday
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 2
2. Complete Chapter 26 Section 2 Reading Study Guide
3. Complete Chapter 26 Section 2 Quiz
Thursday
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 3
2. Complete Chapter 26/Section 3 R.S.G.
3. Complete Chapter 26/Section 3 Quiz
Friday
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 4
2. Complete Chapter 26/Section 4 R.S.G.
3. Complete Chapter 26/Section 4 Quiz
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/12/2012.
Monday Night -
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 1
2. Complete:
a. Chapter 26 Section 1 Reading Study Guide
b. Chapter 26 Section 1 Quiz - YOU ARE ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING THE TERMS AND NAMES.
Tuesday:
Complete Chapter 26 Section 1 Primary Source
Complete Chapter 26 Section 1 Geography
Wednesday
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 2
2. Complete Chapter 26 Section 2 Reading Study Guide
3. Complete Chapter 26 Section 2 Quiz
Thursday
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 3
2. Complete Chapter 26/Section 3 R.S.G.
3. Complete Chapter 26/Section 3 Quiz
Friday
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 4
2. Complete Chapter 26/Section 4 R.S.G.
3. Complete Chapter 26/Section 4 Quiz
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Sunday, March 04, 2012
HW Week of 3/5/2012
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your assignments for the week of March 5. Effective 1/31/2012, all HW must be signed by a parent, in order for you to receive credit for the assignment.
Monday Night -
Read Chapter 25 Section 1 in your Textbook
Complete "Mobilizing for Defense"
Tuesday Night -
Read Chapter 25 Section 4 in your Textbook
Complete "The Home Front"
Wednesday Night - Review for a Quiz on Chapters 24 and 25 in your textbook
Thursday/Friday - TBA
Here are your assignments for the week of March 5. Effective 1/31/2012, all HW must be signed by a parent, in order for you to receive credit for the assignment.
Monday Night -
Read Chapter 25 Section 1 in your Textbook
Complete "Mobilizing for Defense"
Tuesday Night -
Read Chapter 25 Section 4 in your Textbook
Complete "The Home Front"
Wednesday Night - Review for a Quiz on Chapters 24 and 25 in your textbook
Thursday/Friday - TBA
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 2/27/2012
Hello, Everyone:
Here are your HW assignments for the remainder of the week of 2/27/2012. Please note that effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be signed by a parent, so you may receive credit. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due the following class day.
Wednesday:
Here are your HW assignments for the remainder of the week of 2/27/2012. Please note that effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be signed by a parent, so you may receive credit. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due the following class day.
Wednesday:
Thursday: Review Chapter 24, sections 1 and 2 in your textbook.
Complete:
Friday: Review Chapter 24, Sections 3 and 4
Complete:
Prepare for a QUIZ Tuesday, or Wednesday on Chapter 24
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
February Recess Assignments
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your assignments for the February Break. Please note that all assignments are due on the WEDNESDAY we return from Vacation (Feb. 29). As with all of our other assignments, please note that these assignments must be signed by a parent, in order for you to receive credit.
1. Project-Based Assessment: CLICK HERE for the requirements. Please print out the rubric, and return it with your project.
2. Guided Reading Assignment: Please be advised that there will be a QUIZ on the Guided Reading Assignment on the Wednesday we return from February Vacation (Feb. 29)
Here are your assignments for the February Break. Please note that all assignments are due on the WEDNESDAY we return from Vacation (Feb. 29). As with all of our other assignments, please note that these assignments must be signed by a parent, in order for you to receive credit.
1. Project-Based Assessment: CLICK HERE for the requirements. Please print out the rubric, and return it with your project.
2. Guided Reading Assignment: Please be advised that there will be a QUIZ on the Guided Reading Assignment on the Wednesday we return from February Vacation (Feb. 29)
- READ Chapter 24 in your textbook.
- Complete the Guided Reading Questions, and Vocab terms. Click here for the guided reading assignment.
Monday, February 13, 2012
HW Week of 2/12
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/12/12. Please note that as of 1/31/12, all HW must be signed by a parent, or you will not receive credit for your assignment.
Monday Night - NO HW, thanks to the folks who answered RQOTD correctly.
Tuesday - CLICK HERE for the WWI Primary Source Analysis. Carefully read each document. These documents are not easy! Please make a list of any/all words in the documents that you don't know, and define them in your own words. Complete the questions that follow.
Wednesday - Podcast Night - CLICK HERE for the podcasts. A podcast is like a radio broadcast, only on the internet. Choose one of the podcasts. Listen to it, and complete the supplemental podcast sheet.
Thursday/Friday: Begin working on your February Recess assignments!
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/12/12. Please note that as of 1/31/12, all HW must be signed by a parent, or you will not receive credit for your assignment.
Monday Night - NO HW, thanks to the folks who answered RQOTD correctly.
Tuesday - CLICK HERE for the WWI Primary Source Analysis. Carefully read each document. These documents are not easy! Please make a list of any/all words in the documents that you don't know, and define them in your own words. Complete the questions that follow.
Wednesday - Podcast Night - CLICK HERE for the podcasts. A podcast is like a radio broadcast, only on the internet. Choose one of the podcasts. Listen to it, and complete the supplemental podcast sheet.
Thursday/Friday: Begin working on your February Recess assignments!
Monday, February 06, 2012
Sunday, February 05, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 2/6/12
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
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
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
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