HW Assignments Week of 2/20/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/20/13.  Listed below, are Mr. Tesler's guidelines for homework.

 1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 
2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted. 
3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive full credit for an assignment's completion.  
4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.  
5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course. 

It is further advised, that effective 2/20/13, late assignments will no longer be accepted.  

2/20/13:  

1. Take notes on the following presentation: 


2.  CLICK HERE for a DBQ on the railroads.    If that link doesn't work, CLICK HERE. 
3.  PRINT the DBQ
4.  Finish the rest of the questions which we did not complete in class today.  

2/21/13 
1. Finish your DBQ Outline 
2. Complete a FIRST DRAFT of your essay.  You must have a copy of an essay to present for review Friday. 
3. Review for a QUIZ on Chapter 13 FRIDAY!  

2/22/13
1. Complete a second draft of your essay

2/25/13 
Finish your FINAL DRAFT.  Your final draft is due FEBRUARY 26th.  


LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) CLICK HERE IN CASE THE OTHER LINK IS NOT WORKING
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY STUDENT WHO CHOOSES NOT TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.  THIS IS A MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE, AND FAILURE TO COMPLETE IT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO PASS THIS COURSE.  STUDENTS WHO PLAGIARIZE THEIR ESSAY MAY NOT ONLY RECEIVE A ZERO GRADE, BUT MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION***

HW Assignments Week of 2/11/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/11/13.  Listed below is Mr. Tesler's HW policy.

 1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 
2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted. 
3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive full credit for an assignment's completion.  
4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.  
5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course. 

MONDAY NIGHT 2/11/13: 
COMPLETE Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ Essay.   Due Date: 2/12/13 


CLICK HERE for the Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ .  Complete the DBQ Questions.  PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE COMPLETING A DBQ ESSAY, RELATED TO THIS TOPIC. 

LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (-10 IF YOUR WORK IS NOT SIGNED, -20 FOR A FORGED SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) 
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

***PENALTY FOR LATE WORK***

IF YOU HAND THE ESSAY IN ON TIME, THERE IS A +5 BONUS! 
IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE: -10 
IF YOU ARE TWO DAYS LATE: -15 
IF YOU ARE THREE DAYS LATE: -20 
IF YOU ARE FOUR DAYS LATE: -25 

***ANY STUDENT HANDING IN THE ESSAY MORE THAN FIVE DAYS LATE WILL RECEIVE A MAXIMUM GRADE OF 65.  ANY STUDENT THAT DOES NOT HAND IN THE ESSAY AT ALL WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO.  PLEASE NOTE THAT A ZERO GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL SEVERELY JEOPARDIZE YOUR CHANCES OF PASSING FOR THE SEMESTER.***

TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE THURSDAY 2/14
1. Read Chapter 13 Sections 1 and 2 in The Americans (Textbook)
2. Complete the READING STUDY GUIDES for Chapter 13 Sections 1 and 2. 

13-1 - RSG 
13-2 - RSG 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Finish Tuesday's HW Assignment 

THURSDAY NIGHT
REVIEW Chapter 13 Section 1 and Section 2 in your textbook. 
COPY the VISUAL Summary on p. 432
Complete "Terms and Names" 1-6 p. 432 
Complete "Main Ideas" 1-6 p. 432 


FRIDAY - Review the video "America The Story of US - Heartland" 
Complete the following discussion questions: 

1. Why do you think President Lincoln decided to support the construction of the 
Transcontinental Railroad, a very expensive project, even though the Civil War was 
still going on?
2. What were some of the benefits of the Transcontinental Railroad? What were the 
human costs of its construction? What groups of people built the railroad?
3. In this episode, the bison is described as a “mobile general store” for Native 
Americans on the plains. What does this phrase mean? What were the consequences of the destruction of the bison population for Native Americans?
4. Who was Theodore Judah and what was his significance in American history?  
Why was he called “Crazy Judah”?
5. What happened at the Battle of Little Big Horn? What was the outcome of 
conflicts between Native Americans and the U.S. military on the plains?
6. In 1886, Richard Sears established the first mail order catalog. Why do you 
think this development was a significant event in U.S. history?

HW Assignments Week of 2/4/2013

Hello, RUSH students:

For those of you looking to get ahead of the game, here are the HW assignments for the week of February 4th.  As previously stated, Mr. Tesler's HW policy is as follows.  

1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 
2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted. 
3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive full credit for an assignment's completion.  
4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.  
5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course. 


MONDAY NIGHT - 
1. REVIEW your notes, HW and textbook for a QUIZ on Chapter 12.  The quiz will consist of matching vocabulary, and multiple choice.  You can find multiple choice questions similar to the ones on the quiz by clicking here.   The quiz is tentatively scheduled for WEDNESDAY FEB 6th. 
2. COMPLETE the in-class packet which we were working on today.  You can find the links to the documents by clicking here, for a link to the folder containing the packet.  Please note that you've previously received these, via email.  
3. PRINT a copy of the Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ

TUESDAY NIGHT - CLICK HERE for the Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ .  Complete the DBQ Questions.  PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE COMPLETING A DBQ ESSAY, RELATED TO THIS TOPIC. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT - COMPLETE A DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ ESSAY 

THURSDAY NIGHT - BASED ON PEER REVIEWING, REVISE YOUR ESSAY 

FRIDAY NIGHT - COMPLETE A FINAL DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ ESSAY.  IT IS DUE MONDAY 2/11/2013.   LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (-10 IF YOUR WORK IS NOT SIGNED, -20 FOR A FORGED SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) 
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft  2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers  4) Rubric.  Make sure all work is stapled!***

***PENALTY FOR LATE WORK***

IF YOU HAND THE ESSAY IN ON TIME, THERE IS A +5 BONUS! 
IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE: -10 
IF YOU ARE TWO DAYS LATE: -15 
IF YOU ARE THREE DAYS LATE: -20 
IF YOU ARE FOUR DAYS LATE: -25 

***ANY STUDENT HANDING IN THE ESSAY MORE THAN FIVE DAYS LATE WILL RECEIVE A MAXIMUM GRADE OF 65.  ANY STUDENT THAT DOES NOT HAND IN THE ESSAY AT ALL WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO.  PLEASE NOTE THAT A ZERO GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL SEVERELY JEOPARDIZE YOUR CHANCES OF PASSING FOR THE SEMESTER.***

HW Assignments Week of 1/28/2013

Hello, RUSH students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/28/2013.  As previously stated, Mr. Tesler's HW policy is as follows.  

1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 
2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted. 
3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive full credit for an assignment's completion.  
4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.  
5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course.  

MONDAY NIGHT 1/28 - Finish the take home Midterm for WEDNESDAY!  Make sure that you hand in the following.  Make sure that all material is stapled together when handed in! 

1. Multiple Choice Answer Sheet 
2. Two completed essays (Thematic and DBQ) 
3. Completed DBQ Short Answers 
4. Two Rubrics 

Please note of the following penalties: 

• If you fail to complete the multiple choice on the answer sheet: -5 points 
• Missing Rubric: -5 for each missing rubric 
• Missing DBQ Short Answer: -10 
• Missing Parent signature: -5 points 

TUESDAY NIGHT 1/29 - Complete the MIDTERM for WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY 1/30 
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 1 of the textbook The Americans 
2. Complete the Chapter 12 Section 1 Reading Study Guide 

THURSDAY 1/31
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 2 OF THE TEXTBOOK THE AMERICANS 
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 2 READING STUDY GUIDE 

FRIDAY 2/1 
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 3 OF THE TEXTBOOK THE AMERICANS 
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 3 READING STUDY GUIDE 
3. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SUMMARY 

RUSH Take Home Midterm

RUSH'ers:

As you may be aware, next week begins Regents week for HS students.  To that end, HS classes will not be in session.

While classes may not be conducted, this is by no means a vacation.  There will be an assignment for this class during Regents week.

You will have a take-home midterm exam.  The exam will be structured exactly like a US History/Government Regents exam.  It will be based on the the Constitution; basically, everything that we've done in our review sessions the last two weeks.

Click here for the link to the Exam, and all materials. 

You will be responsible for completing

1. Multiple Choice questions
2. Thematic Essay
3. DBQ Short Answers
4. DBQ Essay

Normally, you have three hours to complete this exam, in one sitting.  You will have from now, until Wednesday, January 30, to complete it.   Additionally, you have your notes, as well a host of materials on-line.  Look below to a link for some really good stuff!

You will be responsible for turning in
1. The multiple choice answer sheet (included in email)
2. The Thematic/DBQ Essay
3. The DBQ short answers.  You may elect to complete the DBQ's on looseleaf, or directly on the documents themselves.
4. Rubrics for both essays.

CLICK HERE for a list of excellent resources! 

Please make sure all work is STAPLED, and SIGNED by a parent.

Good Luck.

RUSH Assignments Week of 1/14/2013

Hello, RUSH Students:

Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 1/14/2013.  As stated in previous posts, Mr. Tesler's policy regarding Homework is as follows: 

1. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Homework is assigned EVERY NIGHT, and is due NO LATER than the next class period. 
2. Homework must be completed on looseleaf paper, in ink.  Students may also be required to print out worksheets, etc., related to the assignments. 
3. Homework must be accompanied by a parent signature, in order for students to receive full credit for their assignment. 
4. Homework is an essential part of learning and mastering the material covered in this course! 

Monday Night: Due TUESDAY 1/15/2013. 
1. Finish the CHECKS AND BALANCES DBQ, assigned on Friday.  It will be collected, and graded.  Students may print out the DBQ, and complete their answers on the worksheet, or they may answer the questions, in ink, on looseleaf paper. 

Tuesday Night: 
1. Print out and read the "Early 1800's"  reading.  You should also highlight, and outline the reading. 
2. Complete the "Early 1800's Review Questions"

Wednesday: Due Friday
1. Read: Civil War, Reconstruction & Westward Expansion
2. Complete the corresponding worksheet (packet p.9)

HW Assignments Week of 1/7/13

Hello, RUSH students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/7/13.  As mentioned previously, HW is...
1) assigned every night, and due by the next class session, unless specifically mentioned otherwise.
2) to be accompanied by a parental signature, in order for you to receive full credit.
3) essential to this course, in order for you to learn, and master the material covered.

MONDAY - Due Wednesday 

COMPLETE THE WINTER BREAK Assignment!: To review, you are completing TWO of the FOUR essays assigned.  Each essay must be

1. Computer Printed.
2. 12 Point Font
3. DOUBLE SPACED 
4. Stapled, if greater than 2 pages 
5. Proper Heading
1. Your name
2. Date
3. Class Period
6. Printed copy of Rubric must be included.  Click here for the rubric.  You must print TWO copies of your rubric (one for each essay) 

Any student who fails to complete the assignment will receive a grade of ZERO.  

WEDNESDAY DUE FRIDAY 

READ the handout "Constitutional Conflicts" .  Although you're not required to do so, it would be a good idea to print this out, so you can highlight and outline it.  You can also do this, if you save the file as a PDF.

COMPLETE The Early Republic worksheet 

FRIDAY - 
1. Review the job of each branch of the government by clicking here
2. Review the system of checks and balances by clicking here.  
3. Complete the Checks and Balances DBQ   Please print a copy, as it will be handed in, and graded as a quiz! Due MONDAY!  

The Donner Party - Extra Credit Assignment

Background: Three years before the Gold Rush, 87 pioneers took a shortcut westward to California, only to get caught in the snows of the Sierra Nevada. The emigrants' fateful journey culminated in death and cannibalism.

Watch the Movie Here!  

Answer the questions based on the movie.  Your answers should be at least ONE (1) paragraph in length for you to receive credit.

WARNING:  If you are squeamish, and easily "grossed out," it is strongly advised that you DO NOT watch this movie!

Here are the questions...

1. What reasons led James Reed and George Donner to take Hastings’ Cutoff? Why was their decision unwise?

2. What other factors contributed to the failure of their venture?

3. Was Lansford Hastings to blame for what happened to the Donner Party? How?

4. What traits did members of the Donner and Reed families possess? Support your answer with examples from the film.

5. How did people in the 1840s view the American West? How did the story of the Donner Party help to strike down the myth of frontier idealism?

HW Assignments Week of 1/2/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 1/2/13.  As previously discussed, HW is...

1. Assigned every night, unless noted otherwise.
2. Due by the next class session, unless noted otherwise.
3. Must be signed by your parent/guardian in order for you to receive full credit.
4. Is essential to your ability to learn, and master the material in this course!

This week, as we return to school, we'll begin with a review of the material we've covered to date.   Click each of the links below, and read the brief outlines of the topics.  Then, based on your readings, as well as your knowledge of these topics, complete the review sheet that follows.

Wednesday Night - Due FRIDAY 1/4/13 
Read the following

• Geography,
• Colonial Period
• American Revolution
• Critical Period
  Complete the accompanying worksheet
  
  
  
  

HW Assignments Week of 12/17/12

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/17/12.  As a reminder, Homework:

1. Is assigned every night, unless stated otherwise
2. Must be completed by the next class meeting, unless stated otherwise
3. Requires a parent's signature in order to receive full credit.  
4. Is essential to your learning, and for your mastery of this course!

Monday Night - Finish your Take-Home Constitution Quiz. The quiz is due TUESDAY!  

Tuesday Night - Complete the Bill of Rights Worksheet 

Wednesday Night: Begin your "Amendment Mini-Project" .  This assignment is due FRIDAY!  Click here for more detailed instructions.  

Thursday Night: Complete the "Amendment Mini-Project."  If you're not sure what to do, click here for more information.  

Friday Night: Begin your winter vacation assignment.  

Winter Break Assignment

Students:
Listed below, is your winter break assignment.

Please note that the assignment is due NO
LATER than January 9th.   It is advised that any assignment not received on January 9th will result in a ZERO grade.   A zero grade can result in your failure of the course.  This means that you would not receive credit for the trimester.  This credit would have to be made up in summer school, or by repeating the class next year.

Choose TWO of the tasks below.
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 9th!

Take Home Constitution Exam

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here's your exam!

CLICK HERE for the link to the exam!  

Reminder:  You are NOT responsible for printing the exam.  It is optional.  You are only responsible for turning in an answer sheet.   Please click the link below for the answer sheet.

Answer Sheet. 

Due Date: NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 18th

Good Luck!

HW Week of 12/10/12

Hello, RUSH Students: 

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/10.  As a reminder, Homework:

1. Is assigned every night, unless stated otherwise
2. Must be completed by the next class meeting, unless stated otherwise
3. Requires a parent's signature in order to receive full credit.  
4. Is essential to your learning, and for your mastery of this course!

IMPORTANT: There will be a quiz FRIDAY on the Constitution.  It will cover the convention, the compromises, and the Bill of Rights.  Study your notes, as well as chapter 5, and your homework assignments to help you prepare for this exam.  

Here are TWO great links to help you prepare!  

- Multiple Choice Questions

- Topic Review 

Monday Night: Due Wednesday 

CLICK HERE and PRINT "Bill of Rights and Amendments" 

Based on the work we've completed in class, answer the questions regarding the amendments, as well as the situations discussed in the second section of the worksheet. 

Wednesday Night: Due Thursday
CLICK HERE, and Print pp. 61-62 of "The Living Constitution."

You are only responsible for completing pp. 61 and 62 of the packet.  

Complete the questions that accompany the reading .  

Thursday: Study for your quiz Friday 

Friday: Complete the remainder of the packet "The Living Constitution" 

HW Week of 12/3/12

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/3.  As a reminder, Homework:

1. Is assigned ever night, unless stated otherwise
2. Must be completed by the next class meeting, unless stated otherwise
3. Requires a parent's signature in order to receive full credit.  
4. Is essential to your learning, and for your mastery of this course!  

MONDAY NIGHT:  Due TUESDAY DECEMBER 4TH

1.   CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION. 

2.   DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE CONSTITUTION WORKSHEET. 

Using the interactive Constitution site, as well as your textbook, carefully answer the questions.  The answers need not be in complete sentences.  

TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE THURSDAY DECEMBER 6th 

1.  Review Chapter 5 Section 2 of Your Textbook. 

2.  CLICK HERE.  Print out a copy of the information on the Constitutional Compromise 

3.  Download, and print the following worksheet 

4.  Complete the worksheet for Thursday 

THURSDAY:  DUE MONDAY December 10th.  Will count as a quiz! 

Complete the Chapter 5 Section 2 Folder Assignment 

1. Click here for the folder 

2. Print the worksheets

3. Complete all of the exercises! 

HW Assignments Week of 11/26/12

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/26.  Please note that unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due by the next class session.   All homework assignments must be signed by a parent; assignments that are turned in without parental signature will be subject to a reduction of one-half point.

Monday Night:  Complete the Critical Period Video Quest.  Please note that all of the files can be found in the HW assignments from LAST WEEK.  

Tuesday Night:  Due THURSDAY 

1. Review Chapter 5 in your TB 

2. Complete the Chapter 5 Review.    Click the link, to download and print the chapter review. 

THURSDAY NIGHT:  Due TUESDAY DECEMBER 4TH

1.   CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION. 

2.   DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE CONSTITUTION WORKSHEET. 

Using the interactive Constitution site, as well as your textbook, carefully answer the questions.  The answers need not be in complete sentences.  

HW Assignments Week of 11/19/12

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/19.  Please note that all assignments must be accompanied by a parental signature, in order to receive full credit.

This week, you will be completing a video quest, based on the Critical Period in American History.  This period refers to America's government under the Articles of Confederation.  

The assignment is due on November 26th.

Click here for the assignment.   Follow all of the links that pertain (relate) to each questions.  Watch the videos, take notes, and then answer the questions, to the best of your abilities.

Click here for the rubric.    You must print this rubric for full credit.  

Please note that the assignment is due on the 26th.  You may hand it in before that time, but the 26th is the last date to hand it in without receiving a penalty for lateness.

If you choose to hand the assignment in late...

• One day late: -10 points 
• Two days late: -15 points
• Three days late: -20 

Good Luck!  

HW Assignments Week of 11/12

Week of 11/12/12 

Monday Night (Tuesday Night for Period 8): 

Review Chapter 5 Section 1 in your textbook. 

Complete Questions 1, 3, and 4 on p. 137 

Prepare for a SHORT QUIZ Friday on Ch. 5 Section 1 

Tuesday Night 11/12:  (Wednesday Night for Period 8)

1. Read, or Print out the Chapter 5-2 Power Point. 
1. Slideshow Version
2. Printer Version
2. Take notes from the slideshow.  Your notes will be checked. 
3. Print, and Complete Chapter 5 Section 2 Reading Study Guide 

Wednesday: (Thursday for Period 8)

1.  Read, or Print out the Chapter 5-3 Power Point 

2.  Take notes from the slideshow.  Your notes will be checked. 

3.  Print, and Complete the Chapter 5 Section 3 Reading Study Guide 

Thursday: (Friday for Period 8)
1.  Click here for the AOC Review Packet 
2.  Read, and highlight key ideas.
3. Complete the questions that correspond to each section of the reading.

Friday:
1. Download the "Articles of Confederation" Video Worksheet.  
2. View the following Video Clips:

• Clip #1: The Articles of Confederation
• Clip #2: America Moves West
• Clip #3: Shay's Rebellion

Based on the clips, answer the questions on the worksheet

HW Assignments Week of 11/5

Hello, Rush'ers:

I am hopeful that you, and your family were able to ride out the storm safely.

In light of the storm, we've moved the assignments for the week of 10/29, to 11/5.   Your assignments are listed below.

Please note that unless otherwise noted, assignments are due the next day.  Please note that your HW must be signed by a parent in order to receive full credit.

Monday Night: Based on the work we did in class, complete a draft of your DBQ essay.

Wednesday Night: Complete a second draft of your essay.

Thursday Night: FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY 11/9 Your final draft must meet the following requirements.

1. Computer Printed.
2. 12 Point Font 
3. Stapled, if greater than 2 pages 
4. Proper Heading
1. Your name
2. Date
3. Class Period
5. Printed copy of Rubric must be included.  Click here for the rubric.  

Please note that LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!  

Friday Night:  

1. Read, or Print out the Chapter 5-1 Power Point. 
1. Slideshow Version
2. Printer Version
2. Take notes from the slideshow.  Your notes will be checked. 
3. Print, and Complete Chapter 5 Section 1 Reading Study Guide 

HW Assignments Week of 10/22

Hello, RUSH'ers!

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/22/12.  Please note that all homework, unless otherwise noted, is due by the next class day.  In order to receive full credit for your assignment, it must be accompanied by a parental signature.

Monday Night:
1.  If you didn't complete the Road to Revolution assignment, please hand it in IMMEDIATELY, to avoid further reduction of your grade.   
2. Complete the Chapter 4 Summary.  Click here for the link to the summary. 
3. Want EXTRA CREDIT?  CLICK HERE!  

Tuesday Night: 
1. If you didn't finish your station assignment, click here for the folder, which contains all of the worksheets.  Finish any worksheets that you didn't complete, and hand it in tomorrow.   This assignment is being graded.  Please do not neglect it! 
2. CLICK HERE, and PRINT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION DBQ.  Print an extra copy for a friend and get extra credit!  
2.  Complete the Brainstorm section, and Questions 1-6.

Wednesday Night: 
1. Review the documents, and brainstorm section. 
2. Create an outline of your essay, using the BOX OUTLINE (we'll discuss it in class, don't worry) 

Thursday Night: 
Complete a first draft of your essay 

Road to Revolution Picture Book

Reminder! 

The "Road to Revolution" Picture Book is due Monday!   Click here for the details!  

You must turn in the task sheet, with your picture book.

Here's a link to a great video that will help you with the Picture Book!

Click HERE for the video.  Remember, you must set up a Discovery Account in order to view the video.   Please search back through recent posts for that info.

If that doesn't work, click here

HW Assignments Week of 10/15/12

Greetings RUSH Students:

Below are your HW assignments for the week of 10/15/2012.   Please note that homework is assigned on a daily basis.  Unless specified otherwise, homework is due by the next class day.  Your homework assignment MUST be signed by a parent in order for you to receive credit for its completion.   Late homework assignments will only be accepted if a student completes the assignment during his or her lunch period, or during the after-school period on Wednesday.

MONDAY NIGHT - DUE TUESDAY 10/16 

Complete the Road to Revolution Video Quest 

CLICK HERE for the Video Quest.  

Please note that the links to the videos are listed directly below the file.  Please click on the appropriate videos for each question.   This assignment will be collected and graded as a quiz.   Your answers should be thorough, and detailed.  You should write at least one paragraph per answer.  

Click here for the Video Quest Worksheet

Tuesday Night:  Due Thursday 10/18 

Complete the "Declaration of Independence" Worksheet

Thursday Night: Due Monday 10/22 

Complete the "Road to Revolution" Picture Book.  Click here for the details!  

You must turn in the task sheet, with your picture book.

Friday Night: 
Complete the Picture Book. 

HW Assignments Week of 10/8/12

Here are your assignments for the week of October 8, 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 be reviewing the origins, and effects of the American Revolution.   We'll be completing a VideoQuest in class, on the "Road to Revolution."  At home, you'll review the chapter and complete some questions to help you further your understanding of the events that led to the birth of our nation! 

Tuesday Night: Due Thursday 10/11/12 
1. Review chapter 4 in your textbook.  Here's an online link to chapter 4, in case you can't access your textbook.  
2. Complete "Chapter 4 Assessment" on page 126 of your textbook.  

Thursday Night: TBD 
CLICK Here for the review sheet, "Colonization to Independence."  
Complete Questions FIVE to ELEVEN (5 to 11).  

Friday Night: REVIEW FOR A QUIZ!!! 
The quiz will be very similar to the last, a combination of multiple choice questions, and key terms.  The key terms will be taken directly from the chapter sections.  Some of the multiple choice questions will be taken from the Regents Prep site (CLICK HERE). 
1. CLICK HERE for an AWESOME Powerpoint on the American Revolution
2. Carefully review slides 1-25
3. Here's another awesome review sheet!

Your Quiz will be probably Tuesday, or Thursday of Next Week!

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.