HW Week of 10/14/13

Hello, RUSH/APUSH'ers: 

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/14/2013.   As previously stated, with regard to Homework...

1.  It's assigned every night, even weekends! 
2.  It's due by the next class day, unless it's specified otherwise.
3.  It must be signed by a parent in order for you to get credit. 
4.  It must be completed in ink, on looseleaf paper, or can be computer printed.
5.  It is essential for your success in this class!

TUESDAY NIGHT:  DUE THURSDAY 10/17/13
1.  LISTEN TO THE LECTURE "The Great Declaration"   READ THE LECTURE HERE
2.  TAKE NOTES ON SLIDES 5-9 from THE PPT BELOW


  
3.  COMPLETE THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WORKSHEET

The Notes and Worksheet Will Be Collected on THURSDAY, along with WEDNESDAY NIGHT'S HW!  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: DUE THURSDAY 10/17/13 
1. REVIEW CHAPTER 4 SECTION 2 IN YOUR TEXTBOOK.  
2. COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS ON PAGE 2 OF THE CHAPTER 4 STUDY GUIDE 

***Please Note:  You will be handing in both the Tuesday and Wednesday Assignments.  As such, you will be required to attach the HW rubric to these assignments.  Please review your WJPS emails for a copy of the rubric***

THURSDAY: 
Complete the "American Revolution DBQ" .  Answer all of the questions in detailed, complete sentences.   

FRIDAY: Complete any parts of the Chapter 4 Station Assignment that you did not finish in class.  DUE MONDAY 10/21/13.  You must include a checklist, and HW RUBRIC.  

Here's an AWESOME video that will help you review the causes of the Revolution! 

Homework Assignments - Week of 10/7/2013

Hello, RUSH/APUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/7/2013.   As previously stated, with regard to Homework...

1.  It's assigned every night, even weekends! 
2.  It's due by the next class day, unless it's specified otherwise.
3.  It must be signed by a parent in order for you to get credit. 
4.  It must be completed in ink, on looseleaf paper, or can be computer printed.
5.  It is essential for your success in this class!

This week, we will cover the causes of the American Revolution, as well as the ideas, and people who helped lead this country to break free from England.  

HERE IS A LINK TO A FOLDER WITH ALL OF THE WORKSHEETS FOR THIS WEEK'S HW ASSIGNMENTS!  

Please note that you will also receive this folder via email.  

MONDAY NIGHT:  

1.  Finish revising, and re-submit your DBQ Essay.   

2.  Take NOTES on slides 2-6 of the Presentation Below.  


3.  REVIEW Chapter 4, Section 1 of your textbook (pp. 96-101) 
***In case your On-Line Textbook isn't working, CLICK HERE***

4.  Complete Chapter 4 Section 1 Reading Study Guide   

TUESDAY NIGHT 
1. Review Chapter 4 Section 1 of your Textbook.  
2. Complete Chapter 4 Section 1 Re-Teaching 
3.  IF YOU DIDN'T FINISH THE 4-1 STUDY GUIDE, HERE IS A LINK TO THE DOCUMENT!  

Wednesday Night 

1.  Take notes on Slides 7-13 of the presentation.  
2.  Complete Chapter 4 Section 2 Reading Study Guide 

Thursday Night:
1.  Review Chapter 4, Section 2 of your Textbook 
2.  Complete Chapter 4 Section 2 Re-Teaching Activity 

Friday Night:
1. WATCH "America The Story of US: Revolution"  

2.  While you're watching the video, complete the following worksheet. 

QUIZ STUDY GUIDE - Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Quiz - Friday October 4th

14 vocab questions

Terms to know

Parliament balance of trade

mercantilism Sir Edmund Andros

Navigation Acts Glorious Revolution

salutary neglect Dominion of New England

Chief Pontiac
William Pitt
writ of assistance
Sugar Act George Grenville  


George Washington
Proclamation of 1763 French and Indian War

Multiple Choice
20 Questions.

All Questions will come from the regentsprep.org website (topics covered "Geography" and "Colonization").

Study Resources: Class Notes
Chap 3, Sections 1&4 in textbook
Chapter 4 in the Quick Review Book (the one you ordered this summer)
Any of the HW assignments from the week of 9/23
BRAIN POP - Thirteen Colonies and French/Indian War

Good Luck!

HW Assignments Week of 9/30/13

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your assignments for the week of 9/30.  As we've previously stated, with regard to homework,

1.  It's assigned every night, even weekends!
2.  It's due by the next class day, unless it's specified otherwise.
3.  It must be signed by a parent in order for you to get credit.
4.  It must be completed in ink, on looseleaf paper, or can be computer printed.
5.  It is essential for your success in this class!

MONDAY NIGHT:  Complete any remaining parts of the station assignments that you haven't finished.  Please check your WJPS email for the assignment sheets.  You will choose the best eight pieces of work, that you feel best reflect your understanding of the topic.

Thanks to Renee C. from period 7 for taking pics of the assignment sheets.

TUESDAY NIGHT:  Read, Highlight, and Outline Chapter 4 in your BLACK, or BLUE Regents Review Book (the book you ordered over the summer).

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY:  STUDY FOR YOUR EXAM FRIDAY on Geography and Early Colonization.  Details to follow

FRIDAY:  Revise your Water DBQ essays, and resubmit for TUESDAY October 9th.

Good Luck!

Accessing Your Online Textbook

Accessing Your Online Textbook

With any internet-accessible device, you can now access your textbook online!  Complete your homework on the bus!  On the treadmill at the gym!  In the car, when you’re driving to grandma’s house for dinner!  

Here’s how to access your textbook online.  

1.  Click on the following link.  Once you click on the link, it is strongly advised that you bookmark this link in your internet browser.  

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/americans05/book_home.htm?state=IL

2.  Once you’ve accessed the link above, scroll down to the bottom of the page.  You will see a picture of the textbook, and its link.  Click on that link.  

Online Book

3.  When you click on the “Online Book” link, you will be redirected to a login screen.   The link for that login screen is listed below.  

http://www.classzone.com/cz/login.htm?redirectUrl=http://www.classzone.com:80/cz/books/americans05/secured/resources/applications/ebook/index.jsp

4. To log in, enter the following:

User Name - Muffin2013

Password - muffin

- Congratulations!  You’ve now successfully accessed your textbook!  Welcome to the digital age!  

HW Assignments Week of 9/23/13

Hello, History Students:

Here are your assignments for the week of 9/23/13.

Please note that unless stated otherwise, homework is assigned every night, and is due by the next class day.  In order to receive credit for HW, students must...

1. Complete their homework in ink, or they may print it on a computer.
2. Complete on looseleaf paper if hand-writing.
3. Have a parent sign their HW for credit.

PLEASE NOTE:  YOU MUST BE SIGNED IN TO YOUR WJPS ACCOUNT TO ACCESS THE FILES FOR YOUR HW ASSIGNMENT!
MONDAY NIGHT - COMPLETE THE DBQ ESSAY ON WATER.  Due TUESDAY 9/24.  Please reference the post of September 15th for more information on the assignment.  

TUESDAY NIGHT - 
1.  Read, and take notes on slides 4-7 of the presentation below.  Please note that you will have to be signed in to your WJPS account in order to view the presentation.  



2. CLICK HERE for "Instructions on Accessing Your Online Textbook" 
3. Read Chapter 3, Section 1 of your Textbook (pp. 66-71)
4. Complete Chapter 3, Section 1 Reading Study Guide 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 
1. Review Chapter 3 Section 1 in your textbook, as well as the class notes from today's lesson 
2. Complete Chapter 3 Section 1 Reteaching Worksheet 

THURSDAY NIGHT 
1. READ, and Take Notes on  CHAPTER 3 Section 4 of the presentation, slides 23-26.  
2. READ  (pp.85-89)
2. Complete Chapter 3 Section 4 Reading Study Guide 

Friday Night 
1. Review Chapter 3 Section 4 
2. Complete Chapter 3 Section 4 Reteaching 

PREPARE FOR A QUIZ MONDAY, OR TUESDAY, ON CHAPTER 3, SECTIONS 1 and 4.  

CLICK HERE FOR THE FILES NEEDED FOR THE WEEK'S HW

STILL CAN'T ACCESS THE TEXTBOOK?  CLICK HERE! 

HW Assignments Week of 9/16/2013

Hello, All:

Below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/16.  Please note that unless stated otherwise, homework is assigned every night, and is due by the next class day.  In order to receive credit for HW, students must...

1. Complete their homework in ink, or they may print it on a computer.
2. Complete on looseleaf paper if hand-writing.
3. Have a parent sign their HW for credit.

Monday Night - Finish the "What America Means to Me" project by TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th.

Wednesday Night -
1. Click here to access the US History and Government Regents Website.  .
2. Click on the link for the January 2010 US History Regents.  
3. Download, and PRINT the DBQ, which appears on pp. 11 to 20 of the exam.  Please note that you do not have to print the entire exam.  I am only asking you to print the DBQ.  

***IMPORTANT***
Keep the focus on the TASK you are trying to complete.  You are discussing how WATER...
1. Influenced the Political Development of the US 
2. Influenced the Economic Development of the US

When working on the task, keep these questions in mind...

How did water influence the exploration and settlement of the US? 
How did water lead to the expansion westward into the Pacific? 
How did water influence Agricultural (farming) and Industrial (machine/factories) development in the US? 
How did water influence migration patterns (where people moved)? 
What are some environmental concerns regarding water?  

After printing out the DBQ section, please complete any questions that we did not finish in class.

Thursday - Begin writing a FIRST DRAFT of your DBQ essay.   Your draft must consist of a minimum of FOUR paragraphs, including an introduction, and conclusion.

Friday- After revising your first draft, complete a second draft of your essay.

Monday 9/23 - Complete a FINAL DRAFT of your essay, to be handed in on TUESDAY 9/23.  

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
***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!***

Homework Assignments Week of Sept 9, 2013

Welcome to WJPS 2015-16!

I will be using this blog to post your assignments. Generally, I will post your assignments for the coming week on SUNDAY NIGHT.   It's up to you to decide how to budget your time.  You can complete your assignments day-to-day, or you can go ahead.  Many of my students like to finish their assignments early, so they have less to do over the week.  

ASSIGNMENT #1

IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY...
1.  Purchase the supplies for this class. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF SUPPLIES

2. CLICK HERE, print out the CLASS CONTRACT. Please read the contract and bring it with you on the first day of school. You, and your parents must sign the contract. The contract must be on your person every day that you are in this class!

***CONTRACT, AND SUPPLIES FOR CLASS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY 9/16***

3. CONTINUE WORKING ON THE SUMMER ASSIGNMENT.  FOR ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SUMMER ASSIGNMENT, PLEASE CLICK HERE.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUMMER ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON 9/21.  THERE WILL BE AN EXAM, BASED ON THE ASSIGNMENT ON 9/25.

HW Assignments 5/27-6/7

Hello, RUSH Students:

Here are your assignments for the week of 5/27.  

TUESDAY NIGHT: 

1. PURCHASE ONE (1) Composition Notebook, and a set of Index Cards.  

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

3 Do Constitution reading .

4 Read/study Government cheat sheet .

5. Review/Summarize Chart of Supreme Court cases .

6.  Complete the "Government Review Questions" worksheet.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

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

2. Read "Early 1800s"

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

THURSDAY NIGHT: 
Do Civil War, Reconstruction & Westward Expansionreadings and complete the corresponding worksheet

FRIDAY NIGHT: 
Read Industrialization & Gilded Age Review Reading and complete the corresponding worksheet. 

MONDAY 6/3: 
 Read "The Progressive Era" and complete the"Progressive Era & Suffrage Review Questions" 

TUESDAY 6/4: 
Read "Imperialism & World War I" and complete the"Imperialism & World War I Review Questions."

WEDNESDAY 6/5: 
Do Twenties and Thirties reading and complete thecorresponding questions (packet p.12).

THURSDAY 6/6: 
COMPLETE THE WWII AND COLD WAR STUDY GUIDE 

FRIDAY 6/7 
COMPLETE THE SIXTIES STUDY GUIDE AND CONTEMPORARY POLITICS STUDY GUIDE 

HW Assignments 5/13-5/24

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 5/13/13.  In an effort to help you budget your time over the next two weeks, I've laid out your assignments through next FRIDAY (5/24).  As previously stated, all HW assignments must be signed by a parent.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
1.  CLICK HERE for the video World War II - The Road to War.  
2.  ANSWER the Questions on the Worksheet.  The questions have been emailed to you.  

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1. CLICK HERE for the Video World War II - The World at War
2. ANSWER the Questions on the Worksheet.  The questions have been emailed to you.

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY NIGHT:
REVIEW FOR AN EXAM FRIDAY ON WWII.  

FRIDAY NIGHT (5/17):  DUE 5/20

1. Read Chapter 26 Section 1
2. Complete:
a.  Chapter 26 Section 1 Reading Study Guide
b.  Chapter 26 Section 1 Quiz


MONDAY NIGHT: 5/20
1.  Complete Chapter 26 Section 1 Primary Source
2.  Complete Chapter 26 Section 1 Geography

TUESDAY NIGHT: 5/21: 

1.  Read Chapter 26 Section 2
2.  Complete Chapter 26 Section 2 Reading Study Guide
3.  Complete Chapter 26 Section 2 Quiz

WEDNESDAY: 5/22: 

1. Read Chapter 26 Section 3
2. Complete Chapter 26/Section 3 R.S.G.
3. Complete Chapter 26/Section 3 Quiz

THURSDAY 5/23: 
1. Read Chapter 26 Section 4
2. Complete Chapter 26/Section 4 R.S.G.
3. Complete Chapter 26/Section 4 Quiz

FRIDAY: 
DBQ SHORT ANSWER AND ESSAY!  DUE TUESDAY 5/27
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE DBQ! 

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