HW Assignments Week of 11/19/12

Hello, RUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/19.  Please note that all assignments must be accompanied by a parental signature, in order to receive full credit.

This week, you will be completing a video quest, based on the Critical Period in American History.  This period refers to America's government under the Articles of Confederation.  

The assignment is due on November 26th.

Click here for the assignment.   Follow all of the links that pertain (relate) to each questions.  Watch the videos, take notes, and then answer the questions, to the best of your abilities.

Click here for the rubric.    You must print this rubric for full credit.  

Please note that the assignment is due on the 26th.  You may hand it in before that time, but the 26th is the last date to hand it in without receiving a penalty for lateness.

If you choose to hand the assignment in late...

• One day late: -10 points 
• Two days late: -15 points
• Three days late: -20 

Good Luck!  

HW Assignments Week of 11/12

Week of 11/12/12 

Monday Night (Tuesday Night for Period 8): 

Review Chapter 5 Section 1 in your textbook. 

Complete Questions 1, 3, and 4 on p. 137 

Prepare for a SHORT QUIZ Friday on Ch. 5 Section 1 

Tuesday Night 11/12:  (Wednesday Night for Period 8)

1. Read, or Print out the Chapter 5-2 Power Point. 
1. Slideshow Version
2. Printer Version
2. Take notes from the slideshow.  Your notes will be checked. 
3. Print, and Complete Chapter 5 Section 2 Reading Study Guide 

Wednesday: (Thursday for Period 8)

1.  Read, or Print out the Chapter 5-3 Power Point 

2.  Take notes from the slideshow.  Your notes will be checked. 

3.  Print, and Complete the Chapter 5 Section 3 Reading Study Guide 

Thursday: (Friday for Period 8)
1.  Click here for the AOC Review Packet 
2.  Read, and highlight key ideas.
3. Complete the questions that correspond to each section of the reading.

Friday:
1. Download the "Articles of Confederation" Video Worksheet.  
2. View the following Video Clips:

• Clip #1: The Articles of Confederation
• Clip #2: America Moves West
• Clip #3: Shay's Rebellion

Based on the clips, answer the questions on the worksheet

HW Assignments Week of 11/5

Hello, Rush'ers:

I am hopeful that you, and your family were able to ride out the storm safely.

In light of the storm, we've moved the assignments for the week of 10/29, to 11/5.   Your assignments are listed below.

Please note that unless otherwise noted, assignments are due the next day.  Please note that your HW must be signed by a parent in order to receive full credit.

Monday Night: Based on the work we did in class, complete a draft of your DBQ essay.

Wednesday Night: Complete a second draft of your essay.

Thursday Night: FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY 11/9 Your final draft must meet the following requirements.

1. Computer Printed.
2. 12 Point Font 
3. Stapled, if greater than 2 pages 
4. Proper Heading
1. Your name
2. Date
3. Class Period
5. Printed copy of Rubric must be included.  Click here for the rubric.  

Please note that LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!  

Friday Night:  

1. Read, or Print out the Chapter 5-1 Power Point. 
1. Slideshow Version
2. Printer Version
2. Take notes from the slideshow.  Your notes will be checked. 
3. Print, and Complete Chapter 5 Section 1 Reading Study Guide 

HW Assignments Week of 10/22

Hello, RUSH'ers!

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/22/12.  Please note that all homework, unless otherwise noted, is due by the next class day.  In order to receive full credit for your assignment, it must be accompanied by a parental signature.

Monday Night:
1.  If you didn't complete the Road to Revolution assignment, please hand it in IMMEDIATELY, to avoid further reduction of your grade.   
2. Complete the Chapter 4 Summary.  Click here for the link to the summary. 
3. Want EXTRA CREDIT?  CLICK HERE!  

Tuesday Night: 
1. If you didn't finish your station assignment, click here for the folder, which contains all of the worksheets.  Finish any worksheets that you didn't complete, and hand it in tomorrow.   This assignment is being graded.  Please do not neglect it! 
2. CLICK HERE, and PRINT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION DBQ.  Print an extra copy for a friend and get extra credit!  
2.  Complete the Brainstorm section, and Questions 1-6.

Wednesday Night: 
1. Review the documents, and brainstorm section. 
2. Create an outline of your essay, using the BOX OUTLINE (we'll discuss it in class, don't worry) 

Thursday Night: 
Complete a first draft of your essay 

Road to Revolution Picture Book

Reminder! 

The "Road to Revolution" Picture Book is due Monday!   Click here for the details!  

You must turn in the task sheet, with your picture book.

Here's a link to a great video that will help you with the Picture Book!

Click HERE for the video.  Remember, you must set up a Discovery Account in order to view the video.   Please search back through recent posts for that info.

If that doesn't work, click here

HW Assignments Week of 10/15/12

Greetings RUSH Students:

Below are your HW assignments for the week of 10/15/2012.   Please note that homework is assigned on a daily basis.  Unless specified otherwise, homework is due by the next class day.  Your homework assignment MUST be signed by a parent in order for you to receive credit for its completion.   Late homework assignments will only be accepted if a student completes the assignment during his or her lunch period, or during the after-school period on Wednesday.

MONDAY NIGHT - DUE TUESDAY 10/16 

Complete the Road to Revolution Video Quest 

CLICK HERE for the Video Quest.  

Please note that the links to the videos are listed directly below the file.  Please click on the appropriate videos for each question.   This assignment will be collected and graded as a quiz.   Your answers should be thorough, and detailed.  You should write at least one paragraph per answer.  

Click here for the Video Quest Worksheet

Tuesday Night:  Due Thursday 10/18 

Complete the "Declaration of Independence" Worksheet

Thursday Night: Due Monday 10/22 

Complete the "Road to Revolution" Picture Book.  Click here for the details!  

You must turn in the task sheet, with your picture book.

Friday Night: 
Complete the Picture Book. 

HW Assignments Week of 10/8/12

Here are your assignments for the week of October 8, 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 be reviewing the origins, and effects of the American Revolution.   We'll be completing a VideoQuest in class, on the "Road to Revolution."  At home, you'll review the chapter and complete some questions to help you further your understanding of the events that led to the birth of our nation! 

Tuesday Night: Due Thursday 10/11/12 
1. Review chapter 4 in your textbook.  Here's an online link to chapter 4, in case you can't access your textbook.  
2. Complete "Chapter 4 Assessment" on page 126 of your textbook.  

Thursday Night: TBD 
CLICK Here for the review sheet, "Colonization to Independence."  
Complete Questions FIVE to ELEVEN (5 to 11).  

Friday Night: REVIEW FOR A QUIZ!!! 
The quiz will be very similar to the last, a combination of multiple choice questions, and key terms.  The key terms will be taken directly from the chapter sections.  Some of the multiple choice questions will be taken from the Regents Prep site (CLICK HERE). 
1. CLICK HERE for an AWESOME Powerpoint on the American Revolution
2. Carefully review slides 1-25
3. Here's another awesome review sheet!

Your Quiz will be probably Tuesday, or Thursday of Next Week!

What Does America Mean to Me?

“What does America Mean to Me?”
Due Date: 9/25/15

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.

What do I Have to do?
1. Based on your experiences, in both school and “the real world,” consider what America means to you (Examples: Freedom? Opportunity?)
2. Brainstorm, and make a list of all the different things that America means to you. Then, narrow that list to the two or three most important things (in your opinion).
3. Once you have those ideas in mind, think about what those ideas would look like. What pictures, or images do these ideas create in your mind?
4. Using those images in your mind, draw, or download pictures that best express what America means to you in a visual form.
5. After you’ve selected your pictures or images, write a one-page composition that expresses your feelings in a written form. Try to make it clear to the reader what you are trying to say with your visual. Please make sure your composition is either typed, or neatly written in ink. IMPORTANT: There’s no right or wrong answer. However, you must be able to explain your answer.
6. On a piece of poster paper, attach those pictures, or images, as well as your composition. Try to use a colored piece of poster paper if possible. Arrange them in any manner you like (a collage, cut-outs, etc.). Make your presentation eye-catching and appealing; something that you would be proud to present to your classmates, parents, etc.
7. BE CREATIVE. WORK HARD. HAVE FUN.
8. Write your name, and class on the back of your poster board.

How Will I be Assessed? This assignment is worth 100 points.  Click here for the rubric.  Please print it out, and hand it in with your project. 

HW Assignments Week of 10/1/12

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 

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.   

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!  

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:

1. WATCH, LISTEN, and TAKE NOTES on the following lectures from Hippocampus.org. Click on the links to access the lectures!

• COLONIAL LIFE.
• SCIENTIFIC, and RELIGIOUS TRANSFORMATIONS

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.   

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.

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. 

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.

The Big Review

THE BIG REVIEW

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.

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.

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 .

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)!!!

GOOD LUCK! 

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.  

THURSDAY

Review of Colonial & Revolutionary America

• Resources from Unit 1: Colonization to Independence
• Colonization &Revolution Jeopardy

Homework:

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

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

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

2. Read "Early 1800s"

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

Study Materials:

• Glossary of Government Terms
• Government Jeopardy
• Supreme Court Jeopardy
• Resources from Unit 3: Government

Historical Examples of Government Actions

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