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.