What Does America Mean to Me?

“What does America Mean to Me?”
Due Date: 9/25/15

Introduction:
It's been called the Land of Opportunity, the Land of Liberty, a melting pot and a great experiment. For more than 280 million people today, the United States of America is quite simply "home" -- a place of beauty, comfort and memories as well as a source of pride, strength and stability in an ever-changing world.
What does America mean to you? For this assignment, you will express those ideas in a written and visual form.

What do I Have to do?
1. Based on your experiences, in both school and “the real world,” consider what America means to you (Examples: Freedom? Opportunity?)
2. Brainstorm, and make a list of all the different things that America means to you. Then, narrow that list to the two or three most important things (in your opinion).
3. Once you have those ideas in mind, think about what those ideas would look like. What pictures, or images do these ideas create in your mind?
4. Using those images in your mind, draw, or download pictures that best express what America means to you in a visual form.
5. After you’ve selected your pictures or images, write a one-page composition that expresses your feelings in a written form. Try to make it clear to the reader what you are trying to say with your visual. Please make sure your composition is either typed, or neatly written in ink. IMPORTANT: There’s no right or wrong answer. However, you must be able to explain your answer.
6. On a piece of poster paper, attach those pictures, or images, as well as your composition. Try to use a colored piece of poster paper if possible. Arrange them in any manner you like (a collage, cut-outs, etc.). Make your presentation eye-catching and appealing; something that you would be proud to present to your classmates, parents, etc.
7. BE CREATIVE. WORK HARD. HAVE FUN.
8. Write your name, and class on the back of your poster board.

How Will I be Assessed? This assignment is worth 100 points.  Click here for the rubric.  Please print it out, and hand it in with your project. 

HW Assignments Week of 10/1/12

Greetings RUSH'ers:

Here are your assignments for the week of October 1, 2012.  Please note that unless specified otherwise, all HW assignments are due by the next class session.   Missed assignments can only be made up if a student does it during their lunch period, or after school on Wednesdays.  All assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature or credit will not be given for the assignment. 

This week, we'll begin taking a look at the causes of America's Revolutionary War.   We will be completing lectures, and some reading at home, and doing more work in class.  Essentially, we're "flipping" our classroom, so the classes will become more student-centered.  Therefore, it's critical that you are doing your homework every night!

Here's another great presentation! 

Monday Night: 

1. Carefully Review slides 1-8 of the presentation "The War for Independence."  
2. Take notes on the slides, as if you would take notes during an in-class lecture.  
3. Complete the Chapter 4-1 READING STUDY GUIDE.  
4. Read Chapter 4 Section 1 in your textbook

Please be advised that your notes, and Reading Study Guide will be checked in class on Tuesday! 



Tuesday Night:
1.  Review Slides 9 to 15 of the slideshow above.
2. Take notes on the slides, as if you would take notes during an in-class lecture.
3.  Complete the Chapter 4-2 READING STUDY GUIDE 
4. Read Chapter 4 Section 2 in your textbook.

Wednesday Night

1.  Review Slides 16 to 22 of the slideshow above.
2. Take notes on the slides, as if you would take notes during an in-class lecture.
3.  Complete the Chapter 4-3 READING STUDY GUIDE 
4. Read Chapter 4 Section 3 in your textbook. 


Thursday Night

1.  Finish the slideshow above
2. Take notes on the slides, as if you would take notes during an in-class lecture.
3.  Complete the Chapter 4-4 READING STUDY GUIDE 
4. Read Chapter 4 Section 4 in your textbook. 

Friday Night - MOVIE NIGHT!!!
1.  Watch "America - The Story of US" Episode 2 "Revolution" 
2.  Complete the "Discussion Questions" on pages 2 and 3 of the worksheet 

QUIZ REVIEW

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Slight change of plans...

The good news...Your Quiz has been moved to MONDAY!

The even better news...More time to review!

Here are some excellent resources to help you.

1.  Section 1 and 2 Review - Read over this presentation carefully.  If you have access to a printer, print it out, highlight it, and create an outline.
2. Section 3 and 4
3. Video: The American Colonies
IMPORTANT!!!  In order to view the video, you will have to set up your WJPS/Discovery Ed. Account.  Here's how.  

1. Go to the Discovery Ed ucation website by CLICKING HERE
2. Go to "Passcode/New Users."  It's located in the RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE
3. Enter the following log-in code 4FDD 8022
4. Follow the prompts to set up an account.  Please use  your WJPS e-mail, First Initial and Last name to set up your account.  For example - EManning, MSanchez, DJeter.  
5. Please use "WJPS2013" as your password.   

HW Assignments Week of 9/24/2012

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. 

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!  

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:

1. WATCH, LISTEN, and TAKE NOTES on the following lectures from Hippocampus.org. Click on the links to access the lectures!

• COLONIAL LIFE.
• SCIENTIFIC, and RELIGIOUS TRANSFORMATIONS

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.   

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.

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. 

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.

The Big Review

THE BIG REVIEW

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.

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.

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 .

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)!!!

GOOD LUCK! 

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.  

THURSDAY

Review of Colonial & Revolutionary America

• Resources from Unit 1: Colonization to Independence
• Colonization &Revolution Jeopardy

Homework:

1. Read Tips for U.S. History Regents Exam

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

1. Read Tips for U.S. History Regents Exam

2. Read "Early 1800s"

3. complete "Early 1800s Review Questions" worksheet.

Study Materials:

• Glossary of Government Terms
• Government Jeopardy
• Supreme Court Jeopardy
• Resources from Unit 3: Government

Historical Examples of Government Actions

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

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:

• 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

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.  

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.  

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: 

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: * Ho Chi Minh * Hanoi * Vietnimh * Saigon * "Domino Theory" * Vietcong * Dien Bien Phu * 17th parallel * General Vo Nguyen Giap * Ho Chi Minh Trail * Geneva Accords [1954] * Tonkin Gulf Resolution [1964] Complete Chapter 30 Section 1 Worksheet Thursday Night: 1. Read Chapter 30 Sections 2 2. Complete the following terms:   *  Robert McNamara    *  Agent Orange   *  Dean Rusk    *  We had to destroy the town in order       to save it!   *  George Ball    *  "Living-Room War"   *  General William Westmoreland    *  credibility gap   *  "War of Attrition"    *  search-and-destroy missions   *  Green Berets    *  Sen. J. William Fulbright [AR]   *  napalm    *  Operation Rolling Thunder Complete the Guided Reading Worksheet below Section 2  Thursday:  1. Read Chapter 30 Section 3.   2. Complete the terms below.    *  deferments    *  Free Speech Movement [FSM]   *  "grunts"    *  Reserved Officer Training Corps       [ROTC]   *  "New Left"    *  Hell no, we won't go!   *  Students for a Democratic Society      [SDS]    *  "doves"   *  Tom Hayden    *  'hawks"   *  Port Huron Statement    *  America--love it or leave it 3. Complete the Guided Reading Worksheet below.  Section 3 Friday: Prepare for a Quiz Monday on the Spring Break Assignment!

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.

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 .  

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! 

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...

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. 

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!!! 

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.

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! 

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.

***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 here

COLD 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:

1) Go to the NARA (National Archives and Records) Website. Click on the link below, and print out the worksheet.

http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets/movie.html

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVh75ylAUXY

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5374008715756508221&q=make+mine+freedom

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

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 .

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

WWII Exam Study Guide

CLICK HERE for the Link to the Study Guide


Study Guide #2 - CLICK HERE


Video - Very good! 


Practice Questions! 

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 

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: 

1. Watch - "America in the 20th Century - World War II: The Road to War"

2. Print and complete the questions that follow the video

Thursday: Review Chapter 24, sections 1 and 2 in your textbook. 

Complete: 

Chapter 24 Section 1 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Chapter 24 Section 2 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Friday: Review Chapter 24, Sections 3 and 4 

Complete: 

Chapter 24 Section 3 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Chapter 24 Section 4 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Prepare for a QUIZ Tuesday, or Wednesday on Chapter 24 

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)

1. READ Chapter 24 in your textbook. 
2. Complete the Guided Reading Questions, and Vocab terms.  Click here for the guided reading assignment. 

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!

Health - 2nd Semester Final Project

CLICK HERE for the FINAL PROJECT

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 

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:  

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.   

Imperialism Exam

Constitution Exam

Test Revision Sheet. 

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR TEST CORRECTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE TEST REVISION SHEET STAPLED TO YOUR CORRECTIONS. 

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

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

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.

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:

1. READ ch. 18 Section 1 (pp. 548-551).

2. Click here for the worksheet related to this chapter. Complete all of the ID's and Guided Reading Questions. Space has been left for you to write your answers.

THURSDAY: 

1. Read Ch. 18 Section 2 (p.552-557)

2.Click here for the worksheet related to this chapter. Complete all of the ID's and Guided Reading Questions. Space has been left for you to write your answers.

FRIDAY: Due Tueday 1/17/2012

1. Review Lectures 54 and 55. Click the links below for the lectures:

Lecture 54

Lecture 55

2. Read Ch. 18 Sections 3 and 4 (pp. 558-571)

3. Complete the "Terms and Names" on pp. 564 and 571.

4. Click here for the worksheet related to this chapter. Complete all of the ID's and Guided Reading Questions. Space has been left for you to write your answers.

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