Greetings RUSH'ers:
Here are your assignments for the week of October 1, 2012. Please note that unless specified otherwise, all HW assignments are due by the next class session. Missed assignments can only be made up if a student does it during their lunch period, or after school on Wednesdays. All assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature or credit will not be given for the assignment.
This week, we'll begin taking a look at the causes of America's Revolutionary War. We will be completing lectures, and some reading at home, and doing more work in class. Essentially, we're "flipping" our classroom, so the classes will become more student-centered. Therefore, it's critical that you are doing your homework every night!
Here's another great presentation!
Monday Night:
1. Carefully Review slides 1-8 of the presentation "The War for Independence."
2. Take notes on the slides, as if you would take notes during an in-class lecture.
3. Complete the Chapter 4-1 READING STUDY GUIDE.
4. Read Chapter 4 Section 1 in your textbook
Please be advised that your notes, and Reading Study Guide will be checked in class on Tuesday!
Tuesday Night:
1. Review Slides 9 to 15 of the slideshow above.
2. Take notes on the slides, as if you would take notes during an in-class lecture.
3. Complete the Chapter 4-2 READING STUDY GUIDE
4. Read Chapter 4 Section 2 in your textbook.
Wednesday Night
1. Review Slides 16 to 22 of the slideshow above.
2. Take notes on the slides, as if you would take notes during an in-class lecture.
3. Complete the Chapter 4-3 READING STUDY GUIDE
4. Read Chapter 4 Section 3 in your textbook.
Thursday Night
1. Finish the slideshow above
2. Take notes on the slides, as if you would take notes during an in-class lecture.
3. Complete the Chapter 4-4 READING STUDY GUIDE
4. Read Chapter 4 Section 4 in your textbook.
Friday Night - MOVIE NIGHT!!!
1. Watch "America - The Story of US" Episode 2 "Revolution"
2. Complete the "Discussion Questions" on pages 2 and 3 of the worksheet
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
QUIZ REVIEW
Hello, RUSH'ers:
Slight change of plans...
The good news...Your Quiz has been moved to MONDAY!
The even better news...More time to review!
Here are some excellent resources to help you.
1. Section 1 and 2 Review - Read over this presentation carefully. If you have access to a printer, print it out, highlight it, and create an outline.
2. Section 3 and 4
3. Video: The American Colonies
IMPORTANT!!! In order to view the video, you will have to set up your WJPS/Discovery Ed. Account. Here's how.
1. Go to the Discovery Ed ucation website by CLICKING HERE
2. Go to "Passcode/New Users." It's located in the RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE
3. Enter the following log-in code 4FDD 8022
4. Follow the prompts to set up an account. Please use your WJPS e-mail, First Initial and Last name to set up your account. For example - EManning, MSanchez, DJeter.
5. Please use "WJPS2013" as your password.
Slight change of plans...
The good news...Your Quiz has been moved to MONDAY!
The even better news...More time to review!
Here are some excellent resources to help you.
1. Section 1 and 2 Review - Read over this presentation carefully. If you have access to a printer, print it out, highlight it, and create an outline.
2. Section 3 and 4
3. Video: The American Colonies
IMPORTANT!!! In order to view the video, you will have to set up your WJPS/Discovery Ed. Account. Here's how.
1. Go to the Discovery Ed ucation website by CLICKING HERE
2. Go to "Passcode/New Users." It's located in the RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE
3. Enter the following log-in code 4FDD 8022
4. Follow the prompts to set up an account. Please use your WJPS e-mail, First Initial and Last name to set up your account. For example - EManning, MSanchez, DJeter.
5. Please use "WJPS2013" as your password.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 9/24/2012
Hello RUSHers (aka Regents US History'ers):
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, all HW is due by the next class meeting. Please be advised that all HW must be accompanied by a parental signature in order to receive credit.
Monday Night: Due Tuesday
1. Review Chapter 3 in your textbook.
2. Complete Chapter 3 Summary
Tuesday Night: Due Thursday
1. Complete Chapter 3 Reading Study Guide
Thursday Night:
Review your notes, and all worksheets for a quiz on Chapter 3 (on Friday).
Here's a link to AUDIO summaries of each section of Chapter 3 - Download them to your computer, mp3 player, etc.
Here's a link for practice quizzes and other important review materials!
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, all HW is due by the next class meeting. Please be advised that all HW must be accompanied by a parental signature in order to receive credit.
Monday Night: Due Tuesday
1. Review Chapter 3 in your textbook.
2. Complete Chapter 3 Summary
Tuesday Night: Due Thursday
1. Complete Chapter 3 Reading Study Guide
Thursday Night:
Review your notes, and all worksheets for a quiz on Chapter 3 (on Friday).
Here's a link to AUDIO summaries of each section of Chapter 3 - Download them to your computer, mp3 player, etc.
Here's a link for practice quizzes and other important review materials!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 9/19/2012
Hello RUSHers (aka Regents US History'ers):
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, all HW is due by the next class meeting. Please be advised that all HW must be accompanied by a parental signature in order to receive credit.
Wednesday Night:
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, all HW is due by the next class meeting. Please be advised that all HW must be accompanied by a parental signature in order to receive credit.
Wednesday Night:
1. WATCH, LISTEN, and TAKE NOTES on the following lectures from Hippocampus.org. Click on the links to access the lectures!
2. After you've finished the lectures, complete a PODCAST/LECTURE sheet. Please complete One sheet for each lecture. CLICK HERE for the sheets.
3. Read Chapter 3, Section 1 in your textbook (pp.66-71). CLICK HERE for an online version of your textbook.
4. Complete the worksheet "England and its Colonies." CLICK HERE for the worksheet.
Thursday Night:
1. Read Chapter 3 Section 2, "The Agricultural South," pp. 72-78 in your textbook.
2. Complete "Terms and Names," and "Critical Thinking" on page 78
3. Complete "The Agricultural South" worksheet.
Friday Night:
1. Read Chapter 3, Section 3 "The Commercial North," , and Chapter 3, Section 4, "The French and Indian War." .
2. Complete the worksheets, "The Commercial North," and "The French and Indian War."
There will be a quiz on Chapter 3 next week (week of 9/25), possibly Tuesday, or Wednesday.
3. Complete "The Agricultural South" worksheet.
Friday Night:
1. Read Chapter 3, Section 3 "The Commercial North," , and Chapter 3, Section 4, "The French and Indian War." .
2. Complete the worksheets, "The Commercial North," and "The French and Indian War."
There will be a quiz on Chapter 3 next week (week of 9/25), possibly Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Summer Assignment 2012 TAKE HOME EXAM
CLICK HERE for a link to the Take Home Exam
What do I have to do? 1. You are going to print out a copy of the exam, and the answer sheet (also enclosed).
2. Using all of your resources (including your summer assignment), complete the exam.
3. On Wednesday, turn in the exam answer sheet. Please note that you must put ALL of the answers on the answer sheet. You are only turning in the answer sheet.
Sunday, September 09, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 9/10/12
Hello, RUSH(Regents US History) Students:
Listed below are your HW Assignments for the week of 9/10/12. Unless stated otherwise, all HW assignments are due, no later than the following class period. Effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be signed by a parent. Students will not receive credit for assignments that have not been signed
For the first week of classes, APUSH, and RUSH students will be completing the same assignments. Feel free to work with your friends/classmates in the APUSH classes.
Listed below are your HW Assignments for the week of 9/10/12. Unless stated otherwise, all HW assignments are due, no later than the following class period. Effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be signed by a parent. Students will not receive credit for assignments that have not been signed
For the first week of classes, APUSH, and RUSH students will be completing the same assignments. Feel free to work with your friends/classmates in the APUSH classes.
HW Assignments Week of 9/10/2012
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/10/2012
Monday Night:
1. Review Chapter 1 from the American Pageant. Complete "Identifications," and "Developing Historical Skills," Located in the Chapter 1 Packet.
- Here's a link to Chapter 1
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 1
- Click here for the Chapter 1 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for the Identifications (exercise C) and Developing Historical Skills (exercise G).
Tuesday: Review Chapter 2 from the American Pageant. Complete "Putting Things in Order," and "Matching Cause and Effect" in the Chapter 2 Packet
- Here's a link to Chapter 2
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 2
- Click here for the Chapter 2 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for PUTTING THINGS IN ORDER and MATCHING CAUSE AND EFFECT (exercises E and F on the packet)
Wednesday: Review Chapter 3 from the American Pageant. Complete "Map Mastery" and "S "Developing Historical Skills" Located in the Chapter 3 Packet.
- Here's a link to Chapter 3
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER3
- Click here for the Chapter 3 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for"Map Mastery" and "S "Developing Historical Skills" Located in the Chapter 3 Packet (Exercises G and H)
Thursday: Review Chapter 4 from the American Pageant. Complete "True/False," and "Identification," (Exercises A and C).
- Here's a link to Chapter 4
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 4
- Click here for the Chapter 4 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for TRUE/FALSE, and IDENTIFICATION.
- GO THE EXTRA MILE! GET EXTRA CREDIT! For the True/False section, change the information in the False statements to make them true!
- GO ANOTHER EXTRA MILE! GET MORE EXTRA CREDIT! Complete PART III - Applying what you've learned!
Friday: Complete the Summer Assignment Review QUIZ. This is a TAKE-HOME Exam. Your job is to print the quiz, and complete the multiple choice questions, by circling the correct answer.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Regents Review Files
CLICK HERE FOR Videos, and Outlines
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
CLICK HERE to download the Regents Review Packet. It's a folder containing several files, so you will probably have to download it as a zip file, and then de-compress it.
Study the readings, and worksheets carefully.
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
CLICK HERE to download the Regents Review Packet. It's a folder containing several files, so you will probably have to download it as a zip file, and then de-compress it.
Study the readings, and worksheets carefully.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
RUSH FINAL EXAM - TAKE HOME
Hello, RUSHers:
Here is your FINAL EXAM! It is due on MONDAY JUNE 11TH!
Please note that if you do not complete the FINAL EXAM, you will receive a grade of ZERO.
The FINAL EXAM is worth 1/4 of your FINAL GRADE!
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE EXAM.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE ANSWER KEY
You do not have to print out the exam. You are only responsible for turning in an answer sheet.
Here is your FINAL EXAM! It is due on MONDAY JUNE 11TH!
Please note that if you do not complete the FINAL EXAM, you will receive a grade of ZERO.
The FINAL EXAM is worth 1/4 of your FINAL GRADE!
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE EXAM.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE ANSWER KEY
You do not have to print out the exam. You are only responsible for turning in an answer sheet.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 5/29/2012
Due Date: June 4, 2012
Target: To create a list of terms, and concepts necessary for mastery of the US History Regents Exam.
Point Value - 2.0 Grade Points
Hello, RUSHers:
We are going to finish the list of terms, and concepts that you need for the Regents Exam. This is a continuation of the assignment you did for Spring Break. Hopefully, you still have the index cards for the terms you did during Spring Break. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A 100 QUESTION, 2-DAY EXAM, BASED ON THE INDEX CARDS NEXT WEEK! (THURSDAY/FRIDAY TENTATIVELY)!!! Here's what you need to do...
1. Obtain a set of Spiral-Bound Index Cards, like the ones shown here.
2. CLICK on the List of Important terms and concepts for the Regents Exam. Print out the List.
3. Complete the terms and concepts on the left side of the page; from "Mercantalism," to "World War II" If you have the small, blue Regents review book that you were asked to purchase at the beginning of the school year, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I've seen some used copies .
3. Complete the terms and concepts on the left side of the page; from "Mercantalism," to "World War II" If you have the small, blue Regents review book that you were asked to purchase at the beginning of the school year, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I've seen some used copies .
4. For EACH term, you will create an index card. On the index card you will...
- Identify its meaning
- Time and Place it took place
- Why it's important
- Create a non-verbal image (drawing) to help you remember it
Please note that this assignment is worth 2.0 grade points. Students who choose not to complete the assignment, will receive a grade of ZERO.
While this may seem like a large assignment, if you break it down, and do a few each day, or work with a partner, it will not take very long.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A 100 QUESTION, 2-DAY EXAM, BASED ON THE INDEX CARDS NEXT WEEK! (THURSDAY/FRIDAY TENTATIVELY)!!!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A 100 QUESTION, 2-DAY EXAM, BASED ON THE INDEX CARDS NEXT WEEK! (THURSDAY/FRIDAY TENTATIVELY)!!!
GOOD LUCK!
Monday, May 21, 2012
HW Assignments Week of May 21, 2012
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 5/21/12. Please note that all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due to the next class day:
TUESDAY 5/22 -
Complete the June 2010 Regents Exam MULTIPLE CHOICE questions, 1-50 (ALL). CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE EXAM. This time, you must COPY THE QUESTION, and the correct answer. DUE THURSDAY 5/24.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 5/21/12. Please note that all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due to the next class day:
TUESDAY 5/22 -
Complete the June 2010 Regents Exam MULTIPLE CHOICE questions, 1-50 (ALL). CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE EXAM. This time, you must COPY THE QUESTION, and the correct answer. DUE THURSDAY 5/24.
THURSDAY
Review of Colonial & Revolutionary America
Homework:
2. Do Constitution reading .
3. Read/study Government cheat sheet .
4. Review/Summarize Chart of Supreme Court cases .
5. Complete the "Government Review Questions" worksheet.
FRIDAY
2. Read "Early 1800s"
3. complete "Early 1800s Review Questions" worksheet.
Study Materials:
Monday, May 14, 2012
Thematic Essay - Foreign Policy
RUSH'ers:
Here's your assignment for the Thematic Essay...
CLICK HERE for the Link!
All of the information for the essay can be found...
1. - Regents Prep
2. In Blue Book
3. Textbook - Chapters to follow
4. "America in the 20th Century" videos
Links for the above will be provided ASAP.
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF Thematic Essay Sheet. No Essay cover sheet, -1/2 pt. deduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
DUE DATE 5/18/12
Here's your assignment for the Thematic Essay...
CLICK HERE for the Link!
All of the information for the essay can be found...
1. - Regents Prep
2. In Blue Book
3. Textbook - Chapters to follow
4. "America in the 20th Century" videos
Links for the above will be provided ASAP.
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF Thematic Essay Sheet. No Essay cover sheet, -1/2 pt. deduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
DUE DATE 5/18/12
Sunday, April 22, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 4/23/2012
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/23/2012. As previously stated, effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due the following class period.
***DBQ ASSESSMENT***
Topic: Vietnam War
Due Date: Monday April 30, 2012
MONDAY:
1. Listen to the song "Goodnight Saigon" by Billy Joel. A link to the song, and a really cool photo presentation can be found HERE.
2. Click HERE for the lyrics to the song
http://www.lyricsdomain.com/2/billy_joel/goodnight_saigon.html
3. WRITE A REFLECTION on the song. When writing the reflection, use the following questions to guide you:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/23/2012. As previously stated, effective 1/31/2012, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature. Unless otherwise noted, all HW assignments are due the following class period.
***DBQ ASSESSMENT***
Topic: Vietnam War
Due Date: Monday April 30, 2012
MONDAY:
1. Listen to the song "Goodnight Saigon" by Billy Joel. A link to the song, and a really cool photo presentation can be found HERE.
2. Click HERE for the lyrics to the song
http://www.lyricsdomain.com/2/billy_joel/goodnight_saigon.html
3. WRITE A REFLECTION on the song. When writing the reflection, use the following questions to guide you:
- In your own words, describe what thoughts or feelings the song created for you?
- Why do you think the song was written? What was the composer trying to communicate?
- What can you tell from the song about the culture in which the song was written?
- Was there a particular verse, or lyric that impacted you the most? Why?
- What questions does the song raise in your mind?
TUESDAY:
READ Chapter 30 Sections 4 and 5
Complete Guided Reading Worksheets
Section 4
Section 5
Complete Guided Reading Worksheets
Section 4
Section 5
CLICK HERE and print out the DBQ on the Vietnam War.
Complete the short answer questions that we didn't finish today. You may print the whole exam if you would like, but you only NEED to print pages 11-21.
WEDNESDAY:
Complete a First Draft of Your DBQ ESSAY on the Vietnam War
THURSDAY:
Complete a second draft of your DBQ ESSAY
FRIDAY:
FINAL DRAFT
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
Complete the short answer questions that we didn't finish today. You may print the whole exam if you would like, but you only NEED to print pages 11-21.
WEDNESDAY:
Complete a First Draft of Your DBQ ESSAY on the Vietnam War
THURSDAY:
Complete a second draft of your DBQ ESSAY
FRIDAY:
FINAL DRAFT
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
EXTRA CREDIT DBQ ESSAY!
Based on the DBQ assignment we did in class today,
1. Complete the rest of the DBQ's
2. Write the Essay!
***DUE FRIDAY***
CLICK HERE FOR THE DBQ LINK!
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
1. Complete the rest of the DBQ's
2. Write the Essay!
***DUE FRIDAY***
CLICK HERE FOR THE DBQ LINK!
Listed below are the requirements for the DBQ Essay.
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DRAFT REVIEWED BY A PEER OR TEACHER!
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
Monday, April 16, 2012
RUSH HW Assignments Week of April 16 2012
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 4/16. Unless indicated otherwise, assignments are due the next class day. Please note that as of 1/31/2012, all HW Assignments must be accompanied by a parent (or guardian's) signature.
Tuesday Night:
Here are your assignments for the week of 4/16. Unless indicated otherwise, assignments are due the next class day. Please note that as of 1/31/2012, all HW Assignments must be accompanied by a parent (or guardian's) signature.
Tuesday Night:
1. Read Chapter 28, Section 1 in your Textbook (The Americans).
2. Complete the following Vocab Terms/Names:
|
* Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
* Fidel Castro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * flexible response | * Dean Rusk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * "military-industrial complex" | * We are eyeball to eyeball, and the
other fellow just blinked! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Green Berets | * Berlin Wall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Bay of Pigs Invasion | * "hot line" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Cuban Missile Crisis | * Limited Test Ban Treaty [1963] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * the "Missiles of October"
3. Read, and complete Chapter 28 Guided Reading Worksheet. Wednesday Night: READ Chapter 30 Section 1 Complete Vocab Terms:
Complete Chapter 30 Section 1 Worksheet Thursday Night: 1. Read Chapter 30 Sections 2 2. Complete the following terms:
Section 2 Thursday: 1. Read Chapter 30 Section 3. 2. Complete the terms below.
Section 3 Friday: Prepare for a Quiz Monday on the Spring Break Assignment! |
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Spring Break Assignment 2012
Due Date: April 17, 2012
Target: To create a list of terms, and concepts necessary for mastery of the US History Regents Exam.
Point Value - 2.0 Grade Points
Hello, RUSHers:
Here is your Spring Break Assignment
1. Obtain a set of Spiral-Bound Index Cards, like the ones shown here.
Target: To create a list of terms, and concepts necessary for mastery of the US History Regents Exam.
Point Value - 2.0 Grade Points
Hello, RUSHers:
Here is your Spring Break Assignment
1. Obtain a set of Spiral-Bound Index Cards, like the ones shown here.
2. CLICK on the List of Important terms and concepts for the Regents Exam. Print out the List.
3. Complete the terms and concepts on the left side of the page; from the "Articles of Confederation" to "Marbury vs. Madison." If you have the small, blue Regents review book that you were asked to purchase at the beginning of the school year, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I've seen some used copies .
3. Complete the terms and concepts on the left side of the page; from the "Articles of Confederation" to "Marbury vs. Madison." If you have the small, blue Regents review book that you were asked to purchase at the beginning of the school year, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I've seen some used copies .
4. For EACH term, you will create an index card. On the index card you will...
- Identify its meaning
- Time and Place it took place
- Why it's important
- Create a non-verbal image (drawing) to help you remember it
Please note that this assignment is worth 2.0 grade points. There will also be a quiz on the terms, and concepts in this assignment on the Friday when we return from break. Students who choose not to complete the assignment, will receive a grade of ZERO.
While this may seem like a large assignment, if you break it down, and do a few each day, or work with a partner, it will not take very long.
GOOD LUCK!
Sunday, April 01, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 4/1/12
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 4/1/12. Please note that as of 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature in order for a student to receive credit for completing the assignment.
***SPRING BREAK INCENTIVE! IF ALL REGENTS US H/G STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR HW ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT!***
MONDAY NIGHT - Complete a Second Draft of your DBQ Essay (please see previous posts for more info)
TUESDAY NIGHT - Complete a third draft of your DBQ Essay.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Complete a FINAL DRAFT. Carefully view the essay requirements, and make sure that you meet all of them!
YOUR ESSAY...
Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 4/1/12. Please note that as of 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature in order for a student to receive credit for completing the assignment.
***SPRING BREAK INCENTIVE! IF ALL REGENTS US H/G STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR HW ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT!***
MONDAY NIGHT - Complete a Second Draft of your DBQ Essay (please see previous posts for more info)
TUESDAY NIGHT - Complete a third draft of your DBQ Essay.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Complete a FINAL DRAFT. Carefully view the essay requirements, and make sure that you meet all of them!
YOUR ESSAY...
1. TYPED and COMPUTER PRINTED, or EMAILED, via GOOGLE DOCS. DOCUMENTS PASTED TO AN EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL ESSAYS MUST HAVE PARENTAL SIGNATURE! If you are emailing, please have your parents email me from their email address, indicating that they have gone over the essay with you. NO PARENT SIGNATURE = NO GRADE, PERIOD!
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction.
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
2. PRINTED, OR DIGITAL COPY OF RUBRIC. NO RUBRIC = 1/2 grade point reduction (A becomes a B+, C becomes a C-).
3. COPY OF DBQ WITH ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETED. NO DBQ's=1/2 grade point grade reduction.
4. DRAFTS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF REVISION. No drafts=1/2 grade point reduction.
5. Stapled, paper clipped, or binder clipped- NO STAPLE, PAPER or BINDER CLIP =1/2 grade point reduction.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
COLD WAR DBQ - BONUS!
RUSH Students:
Is there anyone out there who would like to have a Spring Break, WITHOUT a US History Assignment?
If your answer is "yes," then read on!
Our next assessment piece is a DBQ Essay on the Cold War. Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, you are going to:
• Discuss how the threat of communism during the Cold War affected the
United States in the period from 1945 to 1960
CLICK HERE for the DBQ
In order to get your Spring Break Assignment waived;
EVERY RUSH STUDENT MUST
1. Complete a first, second, and FINAL DRAFT, on the exact due dates.
2. Complete a TYPED, HARD COPY of the FINAL DRAFT, that is spell/grammar checked
3. Have all drafts signed by their parents.
4. Actively participate in peer review sessions during class
5. Include a grading rubric!
Due dates:
1st Draft - Monday April 1
2nd Draft - Tuesday April 2
FINAL DRAFT - THURSDAY APRIL 4
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Is there anyone out there who would like to have a Spring Break, WITHOUT a US History Assignment?
If your answer is "yes," then read on!
Our next assessment piece is a DBQ Essay on the Cold War. Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, you are going to:
• Discuss how the threat of communism during the Cold War affected the
United States in the period from 1945 to 1960
CLICK HERE for the DBQ
In order to get your Spring Break Assignment waived;
EVERY RUSH STUDENT MUST
1. Complete a first, second, and FINAL DRAFT, on the exact due dates.
2. Complete a TYPED, HARD COPY of the FINAL DRAFT, that is spell/grammar checked
3. Have all drafts signed by their parents.
4. Actively participate in peer review sessions during class
5. Include a grading rubric!
Due dates:
1st Draft - Monday April 1
2nd Draft - Tuesday April 2
FINAL DRAFT - THURSDAY APRIL 4
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
HW Assignments 3/26/12
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/26/2012. Effective 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature, in order for you to receive credit for completing the assignment.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/26/2012. Effective 1/31/12, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature, in order for you to receive credit for completing the assignment.
MONDAY/TUESDAY NIGHT: Complete the Cold War Hot 24 project for Wednesday March 28, 2012.
WEDNESDAY:Finish the Hot 24
THURSDAY: Print out the Cold War DBQ. If you can print out an extra copy for a friend, please do so!
Complete the DBQ questions.
Friday: Begin drafting your essay. 1st draft due Monday. Remember, this is an important assignment, for you and your team-mates!
Complete the DBQ questions.
Friday: Begin drafting your essay. 1st draft due Monday. Remember, this is an important assignment, for you and your team-mates!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Assignments week of 3/19/2012
Greetings, RUSH Students:
Below, are your HW assignments for the week of 3/19/2012. Unless noted otherwise, HW assignments are due on the following class day.
COLD WAR EXAM - NEXT FRIDAY! MARCH 30th! Details to follow.
Below, are your HW assignments for the week of 3/19/2012. Unless noted otherwise, HW assignments are due on the following class day.
***WWII Test Corrections***
Due to a problem with the link, the deadline for test corrections has been extended. You may hand the corrections in on THURSDAY March 22nd. Corrections must be completed in the format specified on the test correction sheet. For more information on test corrections, click hereCOLD WAR EXAM - NEXT FRIDAY! MARCH 30th! Details to follow.
Monday Night:
1. Work on Test Corrections.
2. Review Chapter 26
3. Complete the Chapter 26 Summary Worksheet. CLICK HERE for the worksheet.
Tuesday Night:
2) The title of the cartoon you are going to be watching is "Make Mine Freedom." Before you watch the cartoon, complete "Step 1" section "B"
3) Check out this "old school" cartoon, entitled "Make Mine Freedom." Here are the links for the video.
4) Complete the rest of the worksheet. Due WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday Night:
Due Wednesday March 28th
THE COLD WAR "HOT 24" Presentation
Listed below are terms, and concepts related to the Cold War, which I've called the "Hot 24." These terms, concepts, etc. are the most common subject of mult. choice questions, essays, etc. on the Regents exam.
Your mission: For each term,
1. Identify what it is.
2. Its purpose: What/why it was done.
3. Its significance: Why was it important?
4. Locate, Draw, create a visual aid for each term.
5. Arrange the visuals, and definitions in a creative manner of your choosing. This can be, to quote the rock band Journey, "any way you want it." Create a poster, make a video, do a PowerPoint. It's entirely up to you.
Here's the list
Here's the Rubric
1. Truman Doctrine
2. Marshall Plan
3. Berlin Airlift
4. NATO
5. Warsaw Pact
6. Korean War
7. H.U.A.C.
8. Rosenberg Trial
9. McCarthyism
10. Domino Theory
11. CIA
12. Eisenhower Doctrine
13. Sputnik
14. Bay of Pigs
15. Cuban Missile Crisis
16. Tonkin Gulf Resolution
17. Vietnam War
18. War Powers Act of 1973
19. 26th Amendment
20. Iron Curtain
21. NY Times vs. United States
22. Alger Hiss
23. General Douglas MacArthur
24. Joseph McCarthy
1) Go to the NARA (National Archives and Records) Website. Click on the link below, and print out the worksheet.
2) The title of the cartoon you are going to be watching is "Make Mine Freedom." Before you watch the cartoon, complete "Step 1" section "B"
3) Check out this "old school" cartoon, entitled "Make Mine Freedom." Here are the links for the video.
4) Complete the rest of the worksheet. Due WEDNESDAY!
Due Wednesday March 28th
THE COLD WAR "HOT 24" Presentation
Listed below are terms, and concepts related to the Cold War, which I've called the "Hot 24." These terms, concepts, etc. are the most common subject of mult. choice questions, essays, etc. on the Regents exam.
Your mission: For each term,
1. Identify what it is.
2. Its purpose: What/why it was done.
3. Its significance: Why was it important?
4. Locate, Draw, create a visual aid for each term.
5. Arrange the visuals, and definitions in a creative manner of your choosing. This can be, to quote the rock band Journey, "any way you want it." Create a poster, make a video, do a PowerPoint. It's entirely up to you.
Here's the list
Here's the Rubric
1. Truman Doctrine
2. Marshall Plan
3. Berlin Airlift
4. NATO
5. Warsaw Pact
6. Korean War
7. H.U.A.C.
8. Rosenberg Trial
9. McCarthyism
10. Domino Theory
11. CIA
12. Eisenhower Doctrine
13. Sputnik
14. Bay of Pigs
15. Cuban Missile Crisis
16. Tonkin Gulf Resolution
17. Vietnam War
18. War Powers Act of 1973
19. 26th Amendment
20. Iron Curtain
21. NY Times vs. United States
22. Alger Hiss
23. General Douglas MacArthur
24. Joseph McCarthy
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