Today's Classwork 3/6/17

Hello, All:

Here is the assignment from class, today.  In case you did not finish, please complete it tonight.

HW Week of 3/6/17

Hello, All:

Below, is a folder containing your HW assignments for the week, as well as the checklist for your assignments.  Please note that you are responsible for printing any of the materials needed to complete the assignments.  

ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE MONDAY MARCH 13th.  NO EXCEPTIONS or EXCUSES!

In addition to the materials in the folder, you are responsible for watching the following videos, and completing the notes, and worksheet that go with each video (those files can be found in the folder).

Crash Course Video

APUSH EXPLAINED (notes are in folder)

HW Assignments Week of 2/27/17

Hello, USH&G Students

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 2/27/17.  All work is due FRIDAY, March 3rd.   Here is the CHECKLIST for your HW.  If you do not print the checklist, and have it signed by your parents, you will lose TEN points off of your HW grade for the week.  

MONDAY NIGHT:

1.  Watch the video below, and take notes.  Here is a link to the slide-show. 

2.  Prepare for your cumulative assessment on TUESDAY

TUESDAY NIGHT: 

1. Watch the following video, and complete the worksheet.  Please print the worksheet.  

2.  Read, and outline Chapter 17 Section 1. 

• Here is a link to the chapter.  
• Here is a link to the outline worksheet 

3.  Complete the Reading Study Guide 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Read and Outline Chapter 17 Section 2

• Chapter Reading
• Outline 

2.  Complete the Reading Study Guide for Chapter 17 Section 2 

THURSDAY: 
1.  Read and Outline Chapter 17 Section 3 

• Here is a link to the Chapter 
• Here is a link to the Outline 

2.  Complete the Reading Study Guide for Chapter 17 Section 3 

FRIDAY:  

1.  Watch the video below.  

   

2.  Review Chapter 17, Sections 1, 2, and 3.  

3.  Complete the MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS for each section 

• Section 1
• Section 2 
• Section 3 

4. Complete the Terms/Names for each section 

• Section 1
• Section 2
• Section 3

***There will be an in-class assessment of the material covered in these three sections on MONDAY 3/6.  You will be allowed to use the weekend's HW on the assessment***

February Break Assignment Due 2/27/17

Hello, All:

Your February Break Assignment is as follows...

1.   Watch the following videos.  You are going to take notes, on videos 1, and 2.
Here is the slideshow for video 1. 


2.  For the video below, you only have to watch the first 15 minutes, and take notes on the first six slides. 



2. Read, and Review the handouts, "Constitutional Foundations," and "The Constitution Tested."  , as well as the handout on industrialization that you received in class (everyone has one).

3.  Complete the February Break Packet you were given in class on Thursday, or Friday.  If you didn't get a packet, because you were absent, CLICK here.    You are only responsible for completing up to "The Progressive Movement."

***THERE WILL BE AN ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE FEB BREAK PACKET (CUMULATIVE ASSESSMENT), ON FEBRUARY 27TH.   YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE YOUR PACKET TO HELP YOU***

While not required, the Mr. Betts video will definitely be VERY HELPFUL, especially when studying for exams!


2.

HW 2/13/17

Hello, All:

For HW tonight, please finish annotating the documents.  Tear them apart!  Get as much information as you can out of them.  For each one, consider the big question; how did industrialization change America (politically/economically/socially).  

Looking for some info on how to write a DBQ?  Check out the video below.

Want some information on industrialization?  Check out this video!

And of course, MR. BETTS!

HW Assignments 2/6-2/10/2017

Hello, All:

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 2/6/17.  

CLICK HERE for a folder containing all of the materials you need.  

All of the assignments are due on FRIDAY FEB. 10th.  

Your assignments are as follows:

1.  Watch the video, "Crash Course American Cities," and complete the worksheet (in folder)

2.  Read Sections 1, 2, and 3 of Chapter 15 in the textbook The Americans (in folder under "Chapter Readings, and complete an outline of each section.  Here is a link to the outlines.  

3.  Complete the Reading Study Guides for sections 1, 2, and 3.  

4.  Print, and staple the CHECKLIST to your work.  Your CHECKLIST must be signed by a parent.

HW Assignments Week of 1/30/17

Hello, US H&G Students:

Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 1/30/17.  Please note that you, the student are responsible for printing any/all materials needed for your HW assignments.  Unless you are legally absent from school, late assignments will not be accepted, and a grade of zero will be entered into the gradebook, and online.

MONDAY/TUESDAY NIGHT 1/30 and 1/31/17: 
1.  Continue working on your Regents Week Assignment. 
2.  If you didn't finish the Causes of the Civil War packet we were working on in class before Regents Week, please complete it, and bring it to class on Tuesday.  
3.  Prepare for your Cumulative Assessment on 2/1. 

2/1/17: Due by no later than 2/3/17
1. Watch: 

2.  Complete the attached worksheet.  

3.  Review pp. 93-100 in "The Constitution Tested" 

4.  Complete the attached worksheet, "Telescoping The Times." 

2/2/17:  DUE MONDAY 2/6 

1. Watch the video below, and complete the attached worksheet. 

2. Read Chapter 14 Section 1, "The Expansion of Industry.", Chapter 14 Section 2, "The Age of the Railroads," and Chapter 14, Section 3, "Big Business and Labor" 

3.  Complete the Chapter Outlines for each section. 

• Section 1 
• Section 2
• Section 3

4. Complete the reading study guides for each section: 

•  Section 1
•  Section 2 
•  Section 3

5.  Please print, and enclose the attached CHECKLIST with your assignment.  

***BE PREPARED FOR AN ASSESSMENT based on the HW, on Monday 2/6***

Regents Week Assignments

Hello, USH&G Students:

Here are your Regents Week assignments.  These assignments are due February 1st, 2017.   There will be an assessment based on the information contained in this assignment.

1.  Watch the following videos, and take notes on them.

  

2.  Read, and Review the handouts, "Constitutional Foundations," and "The Constitution Tested."  

3.  Complete the following review guide on the causes of the Civil War. 

4.  Complete the following study guide on Reconstruction

5.  Complete the "Cumulative Review."  ALL Questions must be completed.  This will count as a major assessment piece.  DO NOT leave any questions BLANK.   

HW Assignments Week of 1/16/17

Hello, US H&G Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/16/17.  Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out all materials related to your HW assignments.  Late work, with the exception of a legal absence from school, is not accepted.

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Watch, and take notes on the following video.  Your notes will be checked, tomorrow, in class. 

2.  READ, and annotate pp. 88-92 of the handout, "The Constitution Tested."  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

1.  READ Chapter 10 Section 1, "The Divisive Politics of Slavery" 

2.  Print the REVIEW SHEET 

3.  PRINT and complete the chapter outline sheet.  

4.  Complete the Reading Study Guide 

THURSDAY: 

1.  Watch the video below, before reading the chapter.  Take notes on the video.   

2.  Read Chapter 10 Section 2 "Protest, Resistance, and Violence."

3.  Complete the Reading Study Guide 

FRIDAY: 

Complete the take-home assessment.  You must print a copy of the answer sheet, and answer the questions on the answer sheet.  It is your responsibility to print the answer sheet.  Your exam will not be accepted in any other format.  

CLICK HERE FOR THE TAKE-HOME EXAM

***REGENTS WEEK ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED SUNDAY, OR MONDAY!***

HW Week of 1/9/17

Hello, USH&G Students:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/9/17.  Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing any of the materials related to the assignments, and handing in your work on time.  Late work will not be accepted, with the exception of a legally excused absence from school.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Print pages 19-22 of the January 2016 US History and Government Regents Exam. 
2.  Complete the short answer questions for documents 1-3.  
3.  Print the Jackson DBQ Planning Page.    Bring the planning page with you to school on Tuesday. 

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
Watch the following videos.  

CLICK HERE for a video on the Trail of Tears.  

Take notes on the videos.   They will help you to write the essay in class, on Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
1.  Watch the following video: 

2.  Complete the following worksheet. 

THURSDAY:
1.  Read Chapter 9 Section 2 of the textbook The Americans. 

2.  As you read, complete the outline worksheet.    

3.  Based on the reading, complete the Reading Study Guide 

Here is a slideshow to help you with the outlining, and reading.  Jump to slide 11 for Section 2. 

FRIDAY:  To Be Determined 

American Progress

Carefully study the painting "American Progress" 

• What’s going on in this painting?
• Which direction is everyone moving in the painting? Why? What does this represent?
• Only one group of people look back in this painting. Who is it, and why are they looking back?
• Who is the woman in the center? What is she doing? What is she holding? What might she symbolize?
• What is the meaning or message of this painting?
• What does this painting teach us about the people in 19th century America? 
• If you were a Native American, would you agree with the title of the painting, "American Progress?"  Why?  Why not? 

CLICK HERE.  Using the same procedure as above...

What's going on?  What do you see that makes you say that?
What are your thoughts as you look at this picture?  

How is the message of this picture different than "American Progress?" 

Homework week of 1/2/16

TUESDAY NIGHT: Due Wednesday 1/4

1.  Watch the video below.   Complete the worksheet that follows. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Carefully review the following presentation.  
2.  Complete the Guided Notes worksheet

THURSDAY: 
Watch the following video (CLICK HERE for the link) 
Complete the worksheet that corresponds to the video.  

FRIDAY:
Complete the PLANNING PAGE for your DBQ essay on Monday! 

Classwork Period 7 12/15/16

CLICK HERE for the DBQ 

Carefully study each document.  Based on the documents, and what you've learned about the war of 1812, complete the chart you were given.

Classwork (period 2) 12/12/16

Click here for the DBQ - "Washington's Challenges."

On looseleaf paper, complete the questions that follow each document.   

The assignment is due BEOP (by the end of the period).

Good Luck! 

HW Assignments Week of 12/12/16

Hello, US History Students:

Listed below, are your HW assignments for the week of 12/12/16.  Please note that YOU, the student, are responsible for printing any worksheets related to the assignments, and for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school, will not be accepted.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
Take notes on SLIDES 23-28 of the presentation.  Your notes must be handwritten.  



2.  Read Chapter 6 Section 3, "Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course."  
3.  CLICK HERE, PRINT, and COMPLETE THE READING STUDY GUIDE, including the "As You Read" chart.   

FOR EXTRA CREDIT (will remove one missing HW assignment):  Watch the video below, and complete the multiple choice worksheet.   You must print (and complete) the worksheet, in order to get extra credit. 

TUESDAY NIGHT: 

Take notes on slides 29-33 of the slideshow in Monday night's HW. 

Watch the video below, and take notes.  You will have a brief assessment on Wednesday morning, based on the video.  You will be allowed to use your notes during the assessment. 

READ CHAPTER 6, Section 4, "The War of 1812" 

Print, and Complete the Reading Study Guide 

FOR EXTRA CREDIT (will remove one missing HW assignment):  Watch the video below, and complete the multiple choice worksheet.   You must print (and complete) the worksheet, in order to get extra credit. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

Watch, and take notes.  You may use your notes, as part of a mini-assessment on Thursday. 

FOR EXTRA CREDIT: will remove one missing HW assignment):  Watch the video below, and complete the multiple choice worksheet.   You must print (and complete) the worksheet, in order to get extra credit. 

THURSDAY: 

Begin studying for your midterm exam (12/21, 22, and 23).  Here is a link to the study guide. Good Luck! 

Here are links to help you study: 

Constitutional Foundations 

The Constitution Tested - the first three pages 

1st Semester Review Slideshow, as well as the slideshow in this post (up to slide 29) 

Mr. Betts Videos - Lots of fun, and you learn something, too!  Focus specifically on videos 10-35

HipHughes:  

Friday/Monday/Tuesday:  Continue studying for your midterm.  

Period 2 - Reflection/Essay Revision/Test Correction

Period 2 people:

1.  Complete your reflection on your essay.
2.  You may re-write ONE of the essays, to improve your score.
3.  You may complete test corrections, on the multiple choice section.   You must complete the following form to do test corrections.    You must do the corrections in the manner, prescribed on the form.  You will get FULL CREDIT for the first FIVE questions, and HALF credit for the rest.

HW Assignments Week of 12/5/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/5/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

MONDAY NIGHT:

1.  Listen to a summary of Chapter 6, Section 1 of your textbook, "Washington Heads the New Government."  

2. Read and Review Chapter 6 Section 1, "Washington Heads the New Government"  

3. Print, and complete the attached outline of the reading.  

4.  Complete the READING STUDY GUIDE  

TUESDAY: 

1.  Review Chapter 6 Section 1 

2.  Complete the FIRST TWO PAGES of the attached PACKET

3.  Watch the following video, and TAKE NOTES 

THURSDAY:
Watch and take notes 

READ Chapter 6 Section 2 "Foreign Affairs Trouble the Nation."  

Complete the Reading Study Guide

HW Assignments Week of 11/28

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/28.  Please note that you are responsible for printing out any worksheets that you are assigned.  If you are completing the assignment on looseleaf, it must be in blue or black ink, and must have a proper heading.  You must also copy the questions, if you are completing the assignments by hand.

Please note that we will be taking an in-class assessment on Thursday and Friday.  Thursday will consist of multiple choice questions, and Friday's assessment will consist of writing an essay in class. The assessment will cover the information contained in the slideshow below.

MONDAY NIGHT:
1.  Review the slideshow below, paying careful attention to slides 1-22.

2. Using the information in the slideshow, as well as the readings below,  complete the attached worksheet.  

Readings:
The Colonial Period 
American Revolution

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
3. Complete the next worksheet, "The Critical Period."  

Here are some readings to help you.

The Critical Period 
Constitutional Foundations 

You can also look up information contained in slides 12-22 of the presentation above

Print out a copy of the STUDY GUIDE. You may start working on it, but you must bring it to class with you, tomorrow, if you want to make a "cheat sheat" for the asssessment.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:  
Review your notes, homework, classwork for part I of your in-class assessment.

THURSDAY NIGHT: 
Please print, and complete the Planning Page on your Thematic Essay. You must print a copy, and bring it with you to the assessment on Friday.

FRIDAY NIGHT:
Take notes on slides 1-22 of the presentation below.  There will be a brief mini-assessment on the information contained in these notes on MONDAY. 

HW Assignments Week of 11/21/16

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/21/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

MONDAY: 
1.  If you did not complete Thursday, or Friday's HW from last week, you have one more chance to complete it.  
2.  Based on the list of Supreme Court Cases, pick TWO (2) that you are most interested in learning more about.   For each case, you must identify the following information: 

• The historical background of the case 
• The decision in the case 
• The impact of that decision on America, or the American people

Here are some links to help you:
Bill of Rights Institute
Mr. Nassivera’s Site - Landmark Cases
HipHughes - “Supreme Court Cases for Dummies”
Hip Hughes - “The Warren Court in Ten Minutes”
HipHughes - “The Dred Scott Decision”
Hip Hughes - “The Exclusionary Rule”
PBS - Landmark Cases
YouTube playlist - “Supreme Court Cases”

TUESDAY: Complete the Thematic Essay Planning Page. You must bring the Planning Page with you to school, Wednesday. You will use the planning page to help you write the in-class essay.

WED/THU/FRI: TBD

Checks and Balances Assignment

For anyone who did not complete the Checks and Balances DBQ assignment.

CLICK HERE for a link to the assignment.

Print pages 11-15.

Complete the questions that follow each document.

Place the assignment in my mailbox in the main office.

HW Assignments Week of 11/14/16

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/14/16.  Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing any handouts necessary for completion of your assignments.  All homework assignments must be completed in INK.   Late assignments, with the exception of a legal, excused absence, are not accepted.

MONDAY NIGHT:
1.  Watch and Take Notes on the video below.    Your notes must be handwritten.  You will place them in the "TEST PREP" section of your binder.  Please see the screencast for more information, on how to complete your notes.    Here is a link to the video, with a transcript.  



2.  Complete the worksheet  that accompanies the video. 

TUESDAY: Review the video above, and your notes, and complete the following worksheet. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Watch and Take Notes on the video below.    Your notes must be handwritten.  You will place them in the "TEST PREP" section of your binder.  Please see the screencast for more information, on how to complete your notes.  


2. Complete the worksheet that accompanies the video. 

THURSDAY:  Watch and take notes on the video below.  Your notes must be HANDWRITTEN. You will place them in the TEST PREP section of your binder.  

Friday: 

Take notes on the following slideshow (CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK).  There will be a quiz, Monday, or Tuesday,  on these Supreme Court cases.  You will be allowed to use your notes on the quiz.  

Election 2016 - Your Thoughts

Carefully read the article “Donald Trump Is Elected President in Stunning Repudiation (rejection) of the Establishment." 

After reading the article, please respond to the following questions, by leaving comments on this post.  You can respond to each question, individually, or respond in a paragraph form to all of them.  

— How did you feel when you learned the results? Were you surprised? Excited? Angry?

— What does a Trump victory mean, for you and your community and for America? What effects will a Trump victory have on issues you care about?

In a speech last night, Mr. Trump stated, “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division,”  “It is time for us to come together as one united people. It’s time.”

Do you feel the country will come together as one united people after this divisive election? What can Mr. Trump do to heal the “wounds of division”? What can our government leaders do? What can we do?

— What has Election 2016 taught you about America? Why? What questions has it raised for you?

HW Week of 11/7/16

DUE DATE: 11/14.  LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO IF IT IS NOT COMPLETED ON TIME.

CLICK HERE for a link to the project directions 

CLICK HERE for a link to the worksheet 

Amendment Videos

The 13th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

Brain Wrinkling the 14th Amendment from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.


The 15th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.


The 16th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

The 17th Amendment

The 17th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.


The 18th Amendment

The 18th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

The 19th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.



The 20th Amendment Explained- The Lame Duck from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

The 21st Amendment Explained- American Government Review from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

22nd Amendment

The 22nd Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.



The 23rd Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.



The 24th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

The 25th Amendment Explained- American Government Review from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.



The 26th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.


The 27th Amendment Explained- The Constitution for Dummies Series from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

Today's Classwork

***Before completing this activity, please make sure that you are signed in to your WJPS email account***

CLICK HERE for an annotated copy of the Bill of Rights; it contains an explanation of each amendment, and how it protects you.

After carefully reviewing the amendments, answer the questions that follow.  You will respond to the questions, by posting a "comment" to this blog post.  It's a good idea for you to have two windows open, so you can work on the questions, while looking at the Bill of Rights.  

1.  Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?

2.  Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?

3.  What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?

4.  How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?

5.  How do you define the right to privacy?

HW Assignments Week of 10/31/16

MONDAY NIGHT:
Happy Halloween!  No Homework!

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
CLICK HERE for the reading, "Why a Bill of Rights?" 
Complete the questions on the 2nd page of the reading.

THURSDAY NIGHT: 
1. WATCH THE VIDEO, "CHECKS AND BALANCES" 
2. TAKE NOTES ON THE VIDEO
3. Complete the attached WORKSHEET  

HW Assignments Week of 10/24/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of October 24, 2016.  Please note all due dates for assignments.  Homework is expected to be done in ink, on looseleaf paper, or printed via computer. Please note all due dates for your assignments.  Late work will not be accepted.

MONDAY:  DUE 10/26 (Wednesday).  
FINISH the "Critical Period VideoQuest."  
CLICK HERE FOR THE "CRITICAL PERIOD" WEB QUEST.   

READ THE DIRECTIONS, CAREFULLY!!!  Using the videos, readings, slideshow, and your knowledge of US History, complete the video quest.   Please print out the worksheet(s), and the rubric.  Please make sure that your work is stapled together, and the rubric is attached.  

***Having trouble accessing the files?  CLICK HERE***

WEDNESDAY:  Due 10/27. 
1. Watch the two videos below (about 30 minutes total).  
 

2.  CLICK HERE for the READING STUDY GUIDE on the Constitution.
3. COMPLETE the first two pages of the packet 

THURSDAY:  
Watch the following videos: 


Complete the next two pages of the packet (see Wednesday Night's HW for the packet)

FRIDAY: 
Watch: 



Complete the rest of the packet for MONDAY 10/31.

AOC DBQ

CLICK HERE for a link to a DBQ on the Articles of Confederation.  

Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, answer the scaffolding questions.

USE YOUR NOTES, USE YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. 

Imagine you didn't have the documents in front of you...How could/would you answer the questions?  

THE AOC REVIEWED

The Articles of Confederation 

• America's First Gov't 
• 1776-1787
• One Branch 
• Legislative (makes laws/Congress)
• 13 members (one vote per state)
• Example of FEDERALISM 
• Power SHARED by the STATES and the FEDERAL GOV'T
• VERY WEAK 
• States did not trust a strong Fed. 
• NO: 
• President, Courts, Taxes, Military 
• The Good 
• NW Ordinance (1787) 
• Plan to admit states into the Union 
• The Bad 
• Fed. Gov't was TOO WEAK 
• Needed 9/13 states to pass a law 
• Needed 13/13 to AMEND (change) the AOC 
• The UGLY 
• Shay's Rebellion 
• Shows that the AOC is BROKEN and needs to be replaced 

HW Week of 10/17/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/17/16.  Please note that all assignments must be completed in ink, on looseleaf paper, or computer printed.  Assignments in pencil will not be accepted.  It is further noted that unless a student is legally absent, late work is not accepted for credit, and a grade of ZERO will be entered for that assignment.

MONDAY NIGHT:  Due TUESDAY 10/18/16.
1. Review the following video below.  EXTRA CREDIT will be given if you (1) take notes on the video, and (2) create a short answer question sheet, consisting of at least TEN (10) questions related to the video.  



2. CLICK HERE, for Chapter 11 of We The People

Read pp. 94-100.

Answer the questions on p. 102, "Lesson Review"  1-6.

TUESDAY:  DUE THURSDAY.
1.  Watch the video below.


2.  Complete the worksheet that corresponds to the video

3.  Read Chapter 5 Section 2 of your textbook, The Americans 

4.  Complete the attached worksheet 

THURSDAY:  Begin working on the "Critical Period VideoQuest."  DUE 10/26
CLICK HERE FOR THE "CRITICAL PERIOD" WEB QUEST.   
READ THE DIRECTIONS, CAREFULLY!!!  Using the videos, readings, slideshow, and your knowledge of US History, complete the video quest.   Please print out the worksheet(s), and the rubric.  Please make sure that your work is stapled together, and the rubric is attached.  

***Having trouble accessing the files?  CLICK HERE***

HW Week of 10/3/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/3/16. Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning. 

Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period. Other assignments may take a little longer. You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.

HERE IS A LINK TO A REVIEW SCREENCAST.  Please watch! 



WEDNESDAY NIGHT:  DUE THURSDAY 10/6/16
1. Watch the following video on the Declaration of Independence 

2. Read Chapter 8 of We the People.  Here is a link to the chapter. 
3. Define the "Terms to Understand" on p. 69 of the chapter. 
4. Complete the "Lesson Review" Questions (1-7) on p. 75 of the chapter. 

***The rest of the HW assignments will be posted tomorrow***

THURSDAY: Due TUESDAY 10/11/16 
1.  Complete any of the remaining DBQ's from today's lesson.  Here is a link to the DBQ's
2.  Using the Documents, as well as your knowledge of US History, compose an essay (minimum 350 words), that answers the following question: 

Were the American colonists justified in waging war and breaking away from  Britain?

Declaration of Independence Lecture

HW Week of 9/26/16

Monday Night 9/26: 

WATCH:
  
If you'd like to take notes as you're watching the video, here is a Slideshow to help you take notes. 

Please take notes on slides 3-24 of the presentation below.




For Extra Credit...Watch "America The Story of Us: Revolution (CLICK HERE for the link)," and complete the worksheet (CLICK HERE).  You must do the HW, in order to get credit for the extra credit.  

TUESDAY:  Due 9/28 (Wednesday): 
Using the readings below to  complete the attached worksheet.  
Readings:
The Colonial Period 
American Revolution

Wednesday: Due 9/29/16:
Review Chapter 4 Section 1 in your textbook. 
Complete the Reading Study Guide 

THURSDAY: Due 9/30/16 
Review Chapter 4 Section 2 in your textbook. 
Complete the Reading Study Guide 

Friday: 
DUE 10/5 (Wednesday) 
Begin working on the "Road to Revolution" Video Quest.   This assignment will count as a test. It will be used in place of your LOWEST test grade for the semester.  

1. Start HERE, by carefully reading the directions.  

2. CLICK HERE for the worksheet.  You will click on the links for each video, and answer the questions, THOROUGHLY!!! 

Here is a link to the files you will need to complete the video quest. 

Here is a link to the rubric.  You must print the rubric, and attach it to your project.  

Here is a link to a tutorial video, to help you with the assignment.

HW Assignments week of 9/19/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2016. Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning. Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period. Other assignments may take a little longer. You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.

MONDAY NIGHT 9/19: Due 9/20 
1.  Watch the video, "European Rivalries, and the French and Indian War." 


Take notes on the presentation below.


Here is a link to the lecture on the above slideshow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBhG4QLqJR8&feature=youtu.be

TUESDAY NIGHT: DUE FRIDAY 9/23/16 

Complete the "French and Indian War Webquest."    You are responsible for printing out the file, and handing it in, on FRIDAY.  

FRIDAY NIGHT: DUE MONDAY 9/26.  

1. Read Chapter 7 of the textbook, We The People.  

2. Define the "Terms to Understand" on p. 61 of the chapter. 

3. Complete the "Lesson Review" Questions on p. 68.  

Summer Assignment Take Home Exam

 CLICK HERE  for the exam.

CLICK HERE for the answer sheet.

You are only responsible for turning in the answer sheet.  The exam is due on Monday, Sept. 19th.

HW Assignments Week of 9/8/16

Hello, Class of 2020!

Thank you for choosing WJPS as your high school.  This is your official class blog, for US History and Government classes.  This is where you will find all of the resources you need for this class, including but not limited to, HW assignments, test prep, videos, and other important material.

Your homework for this week is to complete the summer assignment.  Please pay careful attention to the components of the assignment.  A link below has been provided for you.

http://teslersapush.blogspot.com/2016/06/apush-summer-assignment-2016.html

In addition to the assignment, please print out the student contract.  Review it with your parents, and have them sign it as well.  Please return the contract with your summer assignment.  You will also be responsible for bringing in the classroom supplies.

The due date for the assignment, contract, and classroom supplies is Sept. 13th, 2016.

HW Assignments Week of 9/12/16

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/12/2016.   Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning.  Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period.   Other assignments may take a little longer.  You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.

TUESDAY NIGHT:  DUE WEDNESDAY 9/14/16.  
1.  Watch the video below.  If you'd like to see a slideshow of the information contained, CLICK HERE.    You can also use Chapter 1 of the AMSCO book to help you with the material.


2.  Please take notes on slides 3-7 of the slideshow shown below:

3.  Based on the information in the video above, as well as your notes, please complete page 1 of the review worksheet.

WEDNESDAY:  DUE FRIDAY 9/16 
1. Watch the THREE  videos below.  Each video is about 10-12 minutes.  The slideshows that correspond to each video are listed below as well.  
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF THE SOUTHERN COLONIES VIDEO
CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW OF THE NEW ENGLAND/MIDDLE COLONIES VIDEO
CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW OF THE ENGLISH COLONIAL SOCIETY VIDEO


2.  Please take notes on slides 9-24 of the review slideshow, from Monday night's HW.  

Complete the questions on pages 2-4 of the worksheet. 

FRIDAY:  DUE MONDAY 9/19/16

COMPLETE YOUR TAKE-HOME TEST on the SUMMER ASSIGNMENT.  YOU ARE ONLY TURNING IN THE ANSWER SHEET.  YOUR WORK WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF IT IS COMPLETED ON THE ANSWER SHEET.