HW Assignments Week of 5/6/13

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 5/6

EXAM WEDNESDAY ON THE GREAT DEPRESSION/NEW DEAL!  
44 questions - ALL MULTIPLE CHOICE

Study your notes, HW assignments, lectures, etc.  
MULTIPLE CHOICE Q's - They're coming right from here!  

MONDAY NIGHT:  REVIEW FOR YOUR EXAM.
1. WATCH THIS VIDEO!

Watch The Great Depression in Educational  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

2. Answer the questions below.  If you can answer these questions, you will ROCK the exam!

1. What was the cause of the 1929 stock market crash?

2. Discuss the causes and consequences of the Great Depression.

3. Describe the attempts made to deal with the crisis.

4. What were Hoover's efforts to resolve the Depression?

5. Explain the purpose ofFDR's New Deal and its accomplishments.

6. List some of the work provided for the unemployed and other methods of direct assistance.

7. Compare and contrast the views of those who opposed and those who supported the New Deal.

8. Describe the cause for the second New Deal and its outcome.

9. Discuss the effect the New Deal had on women and minorities.

10. What were some of the effects the New Deal had on American culture?

TUESDAY - REVIEW FOR YOUR EXAM!

Wednesday:  Read Chapter 24, sections 1 and 2 in your textbook. 

Complete: 

Chapter 24 Section 1 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Chapter 24 Section 2 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Thursday: Read Chapter 24, Sections 3 and 4 

Complete: 

Chapter 24 Section 3 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Chapter 24 Section 4 Guided Reading Worksheet 

FRIDAY:

1. Read Chapter 25 Section 1, and 

Chapter 25 Section 4 in your Textbook 

2. Complete "Mobilizing for Defense" 

Complete "The Home Front" 

3. Complete World War II Study Guide 

Prepare for a QUIZ Next Tuesday, or Wednesday on Chapter 24 and Chapter 25

HW Assignments week of 4/29

Hello, RUSH students. 

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/29/2013 


TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE WEDNESDAY 
1. Review the video "America in the 20th Century: The Roaring 20's" 

Watch The Roaring Twenties in Educational  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
2. Answer the questions below, based on the video, and your knowledge of US History.  

1. Explain the Red Scare and its development.

2. Describe the state of labor workers and their difficulties during the 1920s.

3. Discuss the presidential election of Warren Harding, his policies, and his scandal.

4. Compare and contrast the changes in work in automobiles, farming, and other industries during the Roaring

Twenties.

5. List some of the innovations created for the home and transportation and how they affected peoples’ lives.

6. Describe the changes in business practices and how they helped to fuel an economic explosion in the United

States during the 1920s.

7. Summarize the social tensions found between American citizens and immigrants, as well as racial discrimination.

8. Give examples of the differing values and problems that developed as more people moved from rural to urban

communities.

9. Discuss the cultural changes in the American society during the 1920s.

10. Explain why Americans had more leisure time, how they made use of it, and how it affected women's roles.

Wednesday: Due FRIDAY

 1. Complete the Twenties and Thirties reading and complete the corresponding questions

FRIDAY: 

TBA 

HW Week of 4/22

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your assignments for the week of 4/22:

TUESDAY NIGHT:  DUE THURSDAY!
1. READ CHAPTER 20 SECTIONS 1 AND 2 
2. COMPLETE - CHAPTER 20 SECTION 1 AND 2 READING STUDY GUIDES (CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR THE STUDY GUIDES!).  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT - 
COMPLETE THE TUESDAY NIGHT ASSIGNMENT 

THURSDAY NIGHT: DUE FRIDAY 
1. READ CHAPTER 20 SECTION 3 
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 20 SECTION 3 READING STUDY GUIDE

FRIDAY: DUE MONDAY. 
1. COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 20 SUMMARY 
2. COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 20 ASSESSMENT ON P. 636 IN YOUR TEXTBOOK. 

1. COPY THE VISUAL SUMMARY 
2. COMPLETE THE TERMS AND NAMES AND MAIN IDEAS ON P. 636 

***QUIZ CHAPTER 20 TUESDAY, OR WEDNESDAY***

***HERE IS A LINK TO A FOLDER, WHICH CONTAINS ALL OF THE FILES YOU NEED FOR THIS WEEK'S HW ASSIGNMENTS***

WWI Review Notes

In case you missed anything, here's an amazing presentation to help you review for the exam tomorrow!

HW Assignments Week of 4/15/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/15/13.  Just a reminder,


1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 

2.Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise 
noted. 

3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive credit for an assignment's completion.  

4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates. 

 5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials cover
ed in this course.

6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR WJPS EMAIL FOR THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS!!!***

***EXAM FRIDAY, or MONDAY on CHAPTER 19!***

MONDAY NIGHT 4/15: 

CHOOSE ONE of the TWO ASSIGNMENTS!  
1. Review Chapter 19 

2. Print out, and complete the Chapter 19 Summary

3. Print out, and complete the Chapter 19 Building Vocab Sheet

TUESDAY NIGHT 4/16: 

1. Review Chapter 19, Section 1, and Chapter 19, Section 2 

2. Complete the Chapter 19 Section 1 Quiz 

3. Complete Chapter 19 Section 2 Quiz

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 4/17 

1. Review Chapter 19, Section 3, and Chapter 19, Section 4 

2. Complete the Chapter 19 Section 3 Guided Reading

3. Complete Chapter 19 Section 4 Re-Teaching Activity

THURSDAY NIGHT 4/18: 

Study your notes, homework, etc.  for an exam on Chapter 19 

Friday: TBD 

HW Assignments - Week of 4/8/2013

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/8/13.  Just a reminder,


1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 

2.Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise 
noted. 

3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive credit for an assignment's completion.  

4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates. 

 5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials cover
ed in this course.

6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR WJPS EMAIL FOR THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS!!!***

Monday 4/8 and Tuesday 4/9: 

Study your notes, HW, etc., for an exam on Chapter 18.
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)

Wednesday Night:  

1. Watch the Video "America in the 20th Century - The Great War"  

2. Complete the following questions: 

1. List and explain the four underlying causes of World War I.

2. Describe the event that catapulted Europe into World War I.

3. Explain why World War I was also known as the "Modern War" and give examples of technological advances.

4. Discuss why the United States wanted to stay neutral and the reasons why it decided to join.

5. Describe how the checks and balance system kept the war from starting before it did.

6. Explain the roles women and African-Americans had in fighting the war.

7. Describe the efforts made by the War Industries Board to control the economy in preparation for war.

8. List and explain some of the efforts the general public could do to support the government and the United States while at war.

9. Discuss the process the military used in getting ships made and transported over to Europe safely.

10. Explain the battles the United States fought against Germany and their outcomes.

Thursday Night:  Due MONDAY!  

Read Chapter 19 in your textbook.  Complete the Reading Study Guides corresponding to each chapter.  You will receive the RSG's via email.  YOU are responsible for checking your own email, and printing the Reading Study Guides.  

Friday Night:  Complete the Chapter 19 Assignment 

HW Assignments Week of April 1, 2013

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/1/13.  regarding HW...

1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 

2.Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise 
noted. 

3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive credit for an assignment's completion.  

4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates. 

 5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials cover
ed in this course.

6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR WJPS EMAIL FOR THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS!!!***

Here's the slideshow on Chapter 18. 

Wednesday Night: 
1. Take notes on slides 1-7 of the presentation. 
2. READ Chapter 18 Section 1, and Chapter 18 Section 2 in your textbook.  

3. Complete the Reading Study Guides for Sections 1 and 2.  

Thursday Night:
1. READ Chapter 18 Section 3, and Chapter 18 Section 4 in your textbook. 

2. Complete the Reading Study Guides for Sections 3 and 4.  
3. Take Notes on Slides 9-16 

Friday Night: 
Finish Taking Notes on the rest of the presentation

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.   

Monday Night 4/8/13: 

Study your notes, HW, etc., for an exam on Chapter 18.
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 Week of 3/18/13

Hello, RUSH'ers: 

Below, please find your HW assignments for the week of 3/18/13.  Please note that effective immediately, 1) Late HW/Assignments will no longer be accepted, and 2) HW will not be given credit if it does not possess a valid parental signature.  

As previously stated, regarding HW...1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted. 3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive credit for an assignment's completion.  4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.  5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course.
1.  PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S SIGNATURE)  
***PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY STUDENT WHO CHOOSES NOT TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.  THIS IS A MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE, AND FAILURE TO COMPLETE IT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO PASS THIS COURSE.  STUDENTS WHO PLAGIARIZE THEIR ESSAY MAY NOT ONLY RECEIVE A ZERO GRADE, BUT MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION***
TUESDAY NIGHT

6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  


Monday 3/18/2013:  Complete the final draft of your Industrialization DBQ.   DUE TUESDAY MARCH 19th. 
LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.   

1. PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S SIGNATURE)  
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3.  DOUBLE SPACED 
4.  12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY 
5.  STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED) 
6.  COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC  (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC) CLICK HERE IN CASE THE OTHER LINK IS NOT WORKING
7.  INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ) 
8.  UPLOADED TO E-PORTFOLIO (+5 Bonus) 
9.  DBQ Essay Checklist (sent to you via WJPS email) 
***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!***

Tuesday Night 3/19/13 
READ CHAPTER 17 SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2 
COMPLETE READING STUDY GUIDES FOR SECTIONS 1 AND 2 (WILL BE SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL).  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 3/20/13 
READ CHAPTER 17 SECTION 3 AND SECTION 4 
COMPLETE READING STUDY GUIDES FOR SECTIONS 3 AND 4 

THURSDAY NIGHT 3/21/13 
READ CHAPTER 17 SECTION 5 
COMPLETE READING STUDY GUIDE FOR SECTION 5 
COMPLETE CHAPTER SUMMARY (SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL) 

FRIDAY NIGHT 3/22/2013 
BEGIN YOUR SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT (DUE the day classes return from Spring Break) 

Part I - Multiple Choice - CLICK HERE for the Multiple Choice part of the assignment
Part II DBQ - CLICK HERE  - You must complete the short answers, and the Essay.  

HW Assignments Week of 3/11/13

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Below, please find your HW assignments for the week of 3/11/13.  Please note that effective immediately, 1) Late HW/Assignments will no longer be accepted, and 2) HW will not be given credit if it does not possess a valid parental signature.  

As previously stated, regarding HW...1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted. 2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted. 3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive credit for an assignment's completion.  4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.  5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course.
6.  Expect to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes per night on your HW for this class.  


MONDAY NIGHT:

1. Take notes on slides 13-22 of the presentation shown below.
2. Complete the Chapter 15 Summary 
3. Study for your test WEDNESDAY on Chapter 15


TUESDAY NIGHT:
Study for your test WEDNESDAY on Chapters 14 and 15
45 Questions - Multiple Choice, Matching, and Political Cartoon

Terms/People to Know for Matching 


Edwin L. Drake
Eugene V. Debs
Christopher Sholes
John D. Rockefeller
Thomas Alva Edison.
Mary Harris “Mother” Jones
George M. Pullman
Alexander Graham Bell
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Bessemer

Political Cartoon - CLICK HERE for the Cartoon

Multiple Choice - Questions will be VERY similar to ones found here! 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
1. PRINT THE DBQ - 
2. COMPLETE THE SHORT ANSWERS TO THE DBQ.  YOU MUST HAVE A HARD COPY OF THE DBQ IN CLASS ON THURSDAY. 
3. COMPLETE AN OUTLINE OF THE DBQ.  YOU MUST DISCUSS AT LEAST TWO POLITICAL, TWO SOCIAL, AND/OR TWO ECONOMIC EFFECTS DESCRIBED IN THE DBQ. 

THURSDAY NIGHT: 
COMPLETE A FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ. 

FRIDAY NIGHT: 
COMPLETE A SECOND DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ 

FINAL DRAFT IS DUE TUESDAY MARCH 19th. 


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

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

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

HW Assignments Week of 3/4

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 2/25/2013.  Please note that effective immediately, 1) Late HW/Assignments will no longer be accepted, and 2) HW will not be given credit if it does not possess a valid parental signature.  

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

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Review Chapter 14  
2. Copy the "Visual Summary" on p. 456 of your Textbook 
3. Complete "Terms and Names" on p. 456 
4. Complete the "Main Ideas" on p. 456 

This assignment will be collected, and graded.   

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Due FRIDAY!
1. READ CHAPTER 15 in your textbook. 
2. Complete the Reading Study Guides (Sections 1, 2, and 3) you received in your email (please check your WJPS email for details)  

FRIDAY NIGHT: 
1. Review Chapter 15  
2. Copy the "Visual Summary" on p. 478 of your Textbook 
3. Complete "Terms and Names" on p. 478 
4. Complete the "Main Ideas" on p. 478 

HW Assignments Week of 2/25/2013

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 2/25/2013.  Please note that effective immediately, 1) Late HW/Assignments will no longer be accepted, and 2) HW will not be given credit if it does not possess a valid parental signature.  

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


CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO ALL OF THE FILES FOR THIS WEEK'S HW 
CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO CHAPTER 14 in your textbook
MONDAY NIGHT 2/25/2013 

Finish your FINAL DRAFT.  Your final draft is due FEBRUARY 26th.  

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

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

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

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Download the Chapter 14 Powerpoint.  If you are using Google Chrome to download, and the Google Docs pops up, click on "Download Original" to get the file. 
2. TAKE NOTES on Slides 1-9 
3. READ Chapter 14 Section 1 in your textbook.  
4. Complete the Chapter 14 Section Reading Study Guide.   YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING A COPY OF THE FILE!  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Take notes on slides 10-22 of the presentation.  
2. Read Chapter 14 Section 2 of your textbook.  
3. Complete the Chapter 14 Section 2 Reading Study Guide .  YOU MUST COMPLETE THE CHART!  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING A COPY OF THE FILE!  

THURSDAY: 
1. Take notes on slides 23-44 
2. Read Chapter 14 Section 3 of your textbook
3. Complete Chapter 14-3 Reading Study Guide .  Print a copy of the file, and complete the chart!  

FRIDAY: 

1. Read Industrialization & Gilded Age Review Reading and complete the corresponding worksheet. 

2. Study for a TEST MONDAY ON CHAPTER 14 

45 QUESTIONS 

VOCABULARY 

MULTIPLE CHOICE - Here's a link to help you study. 

***Preview of Next Week (March 4th-8th) DBQ ASSESSMENT:  CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE DBQ***

Outside Info - Sources for your essay!

Hi, Everyone:

Here are some really great resources for some outside info, to help with your DBQ on the railroads.  Remember, the difference between a high and low essay score can hinge on the amount of OSI.

Lectures: Click on the links below.

•  Lesson 42 - Focus on the Westfile
•  Lesson 43 - Confrontations with Native Americansfile
•  Lesson 44 - Cattle, Frontiers, and Farmingfile
•  Lesson 45 - End of the Frontier

Video - Check last week's HW assignments, and access the link for the "Story of US: Heartland" episode.  

Textbook - Chapter 13 Section 2.  

Primary Sources - http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/era.cfm?eraID=9&smtID=3

HW Assignments Week of 2/20/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

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

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

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

2/20/13:  

1. Take notes on the following presentation: 


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

HW Assignments Week of 2/11/13

Hello, RUSH Students:

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

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

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


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

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

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

***PENALTY FOR LATE WORK***

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

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

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

13-1 - RSG 
13-2 - RSG 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Finish Tuesday's HW Assignment 

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


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

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

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