HW Assignments Week of 10/11/2010

Hello, RUSHers!

Here are your assignments for the week of 10/11/2010.

MONDAY NIGHT - Finish any of the assignments that you might be missing from last week (please see the 10/4 post).

TUESDAY - Due Thursday 10/14/2010

WATCH YOUTUBE for SCHOOL! - Please view each part of the video "Shay's Rebellion," from the series "10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America." The links are listed below.

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Part V

When you finish viewing the video clips, please complete the corresponding VIDEO WORKSHEET. Click the link for the video.

Wednesday: Begin working on our first Thematic Essay. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK. Begin creating an OUTLINE of the essay that you're going to write. Bring the Outline to class with you on Thursday.

Thursday: Compose a first draft of your essay and bring to class on Friday

Friday: Compose a second draft of your essay and bring to class on Monday, prepare for a PEER REVIEW.

FINAL DRAFT OF THE ESSAY IS DUE TUESDAY!

HW Assignments week of 10/4/2010

Hello, RUSHers!

Here are your assignments for this week, 10/4. I know, we're at the end of the week, but just to recap, here are the three assignments for the week.

Assignment #1 - Read Chapter 5 Section 1. Please complete "Terms and Names" on page 137 and "Main Ideas" 1,2,3 on page 150.

Assignment #2 - Read Chapter 5 Section 2. Please complete "Terms and Names" on page 144, and "Main Ideas" 4, 5, 6, 7 on page 150.

Assignment #3 - Read Chapter 5 Section 3. Please complete "Terms and Names" on p. 149, and "Main Ideas" 8, 9, and 10 on page 150.

Due to some technical issues with the blog this week, in case you missed any of the assignments this week, you will have until Tuesday to complete any of the assignments that you've missed.

NOTES FROM TODAY 9/29

IN CASE YOU MISSED ANYTHING!

QUIZ - Foundations of Gov't

Hello, RUSHers:

Here is the information that you will need to study in order to perform successfully on the quiz (scheduled for Monday, or Tuesday). You can use your class notes, as well the textbook readings. For those of you who have purchased the BLUE review book, reading over Chapter 4 would be EXTREMELY HELPFUL!

The quiz will be 20-30 short answer questions. Some of the questions will be vocabulary terms and names. These will be based on your Terms and Names from your HW assignments. There will be about 10 of those, and then you will have around 20 multiple choice questions.

Here are the topics to study

MERCANTILISM - What was it? How did the British benefit from the system of Mercantilism? How did the British use it? Why were American colonists against it?

NEW ENGLAND TOWN MEETING/HOUSE OF BURGESSES - Why were they important? How did they influence the formation of gov't in the US?

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE - How did it influence the formation of government in the United States? What does the DOI say about the purpose of Gov't?

JOHN LOCKE/SOCIAL CONTRACT - What did it say? Why was it important?

Causes of American Revolution - NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!

PETER ZENGER TRIAL - FREEDOM OF THE PRESS!

We will spend some time in class Friday, and possibly Monday reviewing for the quiz. Good Luck!

HW Assignments Week of 9/27/2010

Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your assignments for the week of Sept. 27th.

Monday Night - Please Read Chapter 3 Section 4 in your textbook. Please complete the "Terms and Names" section on Page 89 of your textbook. Please complete the "Main Ideas" questions 7, and 8 on page 92.

Tuesday 9/28 - Please Read Chapter 4 Section 1. Complete the "Terms and Names" on page 102, and the "Main Ideas" Questions 11, 12, and 13 on p. 126

Wednesday - Please read chapter 4 Section 2 (pp. 103-108). Complete the "Terms and Names" on page 109, and the "Main Ideas" Questions 14, 15 on p. 126

Thursday - CLICK HERE for the video "Revolutionary War." Please watch the video, and complete a video/podcast sheet, which you can obtain by CLICKING HERE.

Friday - Review your notes, HW, assignments, etc for a quiz Monday or Tuesday. The quiz will cover the foundations of America's Government to the start of the Revolutionary War.

Homework Assignment 9/24/2010

Hello, RUSHers!

Here is this weekend's HW assignment:

1. Like the WJPS RUSH page (will be posted this weekend) on Facebook!

2. In your TEXTBOOK READ pp. 66-71 (Chapter 3, Section 1)

3. Complete "Terms and Names" on page 92

4. Complete "Main Ideas" on page 92, only numbers 1 and 2.

5. Listen to the LECTURE that goes with the reading on pp. 66-71, by clicking here!

Posting to the Blog!

RUSH students:

When posting to the blog, please make sure that your name is included somewhere in the post. I have no idea of knowing who you are, and who's posting, if you don't put your name to it. I can't give you credit for the assignment if you don't put your name on the post. Thanks!

Home Work Assignments Week of Sept 14, 2010

Hello, Everyone!

In an effort to keep everyone organized, and to give you a sense of structure. I will make every effort possible to have your week's assignments laid out for you at the start of the week.

Here are your assignments for this week. Unless stated otherwise, please consider that all assignments are given are due the next class day.

MONDAY NIGHT - CLICK HERE for Assignment #2

TUESDAY - CLICK HERE for Assignment #3

WEDNESDAY - CLICK HERE for Assignment #4

THURSDAY - Create a rough draft of the Essay that you will write for the first project assignment "What America Means to Me." CLICK HERE FOR the DETAILS. Your rough draft is due on MONDAY.

That's what's on the agenda for this week. Hope this is helpful!

Our First Project

“What does America Mean to Me?”

Due Date: 9/24/2010

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.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DETAILS OF THE PROJECT,

GREETINGS, CLASS of 2014!!!

Greetings, Class of 2014!

Thanks for visiting the blog. I've set this up as a way for us to communicate with each other, and share ideas about Social Studies, school, the world, etc. I'd like to use this a way for us to even complete our homework assignments; saves paper, time, trees, etc.

As 9th graders, you and the other members of our Freshman Learning Community (FLC) will be engaged in a rigorous course of study in US History and Government. It is an extremely challenging course. Some members of our learning community will be taking Advanced Placement (AP) US History. This is a college-level course, with a demanding exam that is taken in the beginning of May; students who are successful on this exam can earn up to six (6) college credits for their efforts!

Assignment # 1 - 9/08/2010

Here is your first assignment. There are five things you need to do. Please note that you must complete each of these five steps by MONDAY SEPT 14, 2010.

1. Purchase a copy of A Quick Review of US History and Government. You can order the book by clicking here. The cost of the book is approximately Eight (8) dollars. It is the BEST review book for US History that I have seen published! Please bring this book with you on the first day of school, as well as every other day of school. This book should always be on your person when you come to US History class.

2. Purchase the supplies for this class. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF SUPPLIES. Please note that you are responsible for both the personal supplies, and classroom supplies!

3. CLICK HERE, print out the WELCOME LETTER. Please read the letter with your parents. Both you and your parents must sign the letter. Please bring it with you to class on Monday September 14th.

4. 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!

5. Click HERE to set up your account with POWER MEDIA PLUS. You will need this account, as sometimes you will be asked to watch videos for this class at home. DON'T WORRY! IT'S FREE! Enter the following passcode (copy and paste works best) yPNvYtchCh

Assignment #2 Due Date 9/14/2010

This assignment is due on TUESDAY SEPT. 14th 2010.

CLICK HERE, and READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE.

Based on the article, in your opinion, what are the FIVE most important reasons the author gives for studying history? Please briefly explain WHY you chose those five.

Before todays' class, and before reading this article did you think studying history was important? Why, or why not? Has that perception changed? Why, or why not? PLEASE BE HONEST. I will not be offended if you don't think studying history is important. All I ask is that you explain why you believe it is not. Please note that you can complete this part of the assignment, either by writing it on looseleaf, or by posting on-line.

WJPS Summer Assignment 2010

Greetings, Class of 2014!

Thanks for visiting the blog. I've set this up as a way for us to communicate with each other, and share ideas about Social Studies, school, the world, etc. I'd like to use this a way for us to even complete our homework assignments; saves paper, time, trees, etc.

As 9th graders, you and the other members of our Freshman Learning Community (FLC) will be engaged in a rigorous course of study in US History and Government. It is an extremely challenging course. Some members of our learning community will be taking Advanced Placement (AP) US History. This is a college-level course, with a demanding exam that is taken in the beginning of May; students who are successful on this exam can earn up to six (6) college credits for their efforts!

In an effort to be prepared for the challenges that will face us next year, incoming 9th graders will successfully complete the following assignment, which is due on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10th, 2009. Please note that this assignment will be graded, and there will be an exam shortly after the first day of school based on the information in this assignment.

Here is the assignment. There are FIVE things you need to do

1. Purchase a copy of A Quick Review of US History and Government. You can order the book by clicking here. The cost of the book is approximately Eight (8) dollars. It is the BEST review book for US History that I have seen published! Please bring this book with you on the first day of school, as well as every other day of school. This book should always be on your person when you come to US History class.

2. Purchase the supplies for this class. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF SUPPLIES

3. 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!

4. Click HERE to set up your account with POWER MEDIA PLUS. You will need this account, as sometimes you will be asked to watch videos for this class at home. DON'T WORRY! IT'S FREE! Enter the following passcode (copy and paste works best) yPNvYtchCh

4. READ, and OUTLINE chapters 4 and 5 in the Review Book. It's approximately 25 pages worth of reading. Spread out over 10 weeks of summer, it's about 2 pages a week.

5. COMPLETE the "Checklist of Important Terms and Concepts" listed on p. 127 of the review book. Please complete the terms and concepts on index cards. CLICK HERE FOR THE CHECKLIST!!!

If you do a little bit of the assignment each week, it will not take you very long at all. Again, US History is a very tough, and demanding course, that requires a tremendous amount of work. Therefore, it is very important that this assignment is completed. It is my advice NOT TO WAIT TO THE LAST MINUTE!

The Big Review

Hello, Everyone:

Here is THE BIG REVIEW. It's a comprehensive set of Multiple Choice Questions, based on "the final countdown" sheet.

Carefully study the questions, and make your best choice. If there's something that you don't understand, feel free to email me and I will do your best to answer your questions.

Regents Review Links

Hello, Everyone:

Here's a list of links, containing the information found in the Regents Review Packet.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

SUPREME COURT CASES

THEMATIC/DBQ INDEX (SINCE 2007)

BUBBA BRAIN - FUN GAME WEBSITE

When you use this website, go to "select a junior subject." Pick US History. Then scroll around and pick the games to play.

REGENTS REVIEW MASTER LIST

OLD REGENTS EXAMS

REGENTS REVIEW BY TOPIC

REGENTS PREP - US HISTORY

BRAIN POP - login and p/w is ms2o2

January 2009 Regents

CLICK HERE for a link to the January 2009 Regents. We'll go over the exam in class Tuesday.

Tonight's HW 5/25/10

Hello, Everyone:

Tonight's HW.

CLICK HERE for the link to the "Big Review" Multiple Choice Practice Exam.

Please complete questions 1-23. You need only write the number and the answer choice. You do not have to copy the questions.

Tuesday Night's HW 5/18/2010

Hello, RUSH students:

I apologize for my absence. Nonetheless, you are expected to keep up with your assignments. There is not a lot of time before the Regents exams, so we really have to put our best efforts forward in these next couple of weeks.

Here's tonight's assignment: Due THURSDAY!

1. Read, Highlight and Outline the information contained in the following links. You may wish to print out the information contained in these links.

3 Branches

Federalism

Amendments

Unwritten

2. CLICK HERE for the Review Quiz Please complete the terms and concepts, as well as the multiple choice questions.

HW Assignments: Week of 5/17/2010

Hello, RUSHers:

Here are your HW assignments for this week. This week begins our review of the content to be covered on the Regents Exam. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EXCELLENT WEBSITES TO HELP YOU STUDY!

Monday Night 5/17/2010:

1. Click on the following links, and review the content posted there.

• Introduction to the US Gov't
• Foundations of US Gov't
• Convention

You may wish to print out these web-pages, highlight, and outline the content presented.

2. Complete the following vocab terms. For each term (or concept), you must:

1. Identify its meaning (what is it?)
2. Explain its purpose (why was it done/what did it do?)
3. Identify its importance (the "so what" question)

Terms/Concepts:

1. American Revolution
2. Articles of Confederation
3. Bill of Rights
4. Checks and Balances
5. Declaration of Independence
6. Elastic Clause
7. Electoral College
8. Federalist Papers
9. Great Compromise
10. Marbury v. Madison
11. Mercantalism
12. Popular Sovereignty
13. Separation of Powers
14. Unwritten Constitution

Poster Assessment - Credit Repair or Extra Credit

Hello, Everyone:

Listed below is a link to a credit repair/extra credit assignment.

Please click here for a link with all of the information.