Great Depression Webquest

CLICK HERE for a link to the Webquest

Complete all work on your worksheet.

HW Week of 4/24/17

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 4/24.

MONDAY NIGHT:
1.  Watch the video below:


Complete the following worksheet:
http://orhs.conroeisd.net/Teachers/jlemaster/links/Boom-ViewingGuide.pdf

Due TOMORROW (4/25).

SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT 2017

Hello, All:

Below, you will find the links, and materials

Based on the information contained the videos, your previous HW assignments, and your knowledge of Social Studies, answer the questions that correspond to each video.

You can find the questions, by clicking here.  You will also be given a packet, containing the questions.


America in the 20th Century World War I The War in Europe from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.


America in the 20th Century WW I On The Homefront from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

The Roaring Twenties 

America in the 20th Century The Great Depression from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

World War II - The Road to War 



World War II - The World at War

HW Week of 3/27/17

Hello, All:

Here is your homework for the week of 3/27/17.  You will be given a copy of the HW packet in class, either on Monday, or Tuesday.  

Here is a link to the folder, containing the readings for Chapter 21.

Here is a link to all of the worksheets, should you choose to print them out on your own.  

***IMPORTANT***  It is not suggested that you try to finish all of the work in one day.  DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!  Your chapter outlines will tell me whether or not you read through the assignment, or rushed through it, and it will reflect in your grade.  Just remember, homework is worth 35% of your grade in this class.  

US History HW Week of 3/20/17

Hello, All:

Your assignments for this week are as follows:

1.  Readings:  Chapter 20 Section 1, Chapter 21, sections 1-4
2.  Here is a link to the folder for this week's assignment.    A packet is in the process of being printed for you, but if you'd like to print your own copy, that's fine.  You are responsible for completing the following:

• Chapter outlines 
• Guided Reading 
• Terms and Names 

3.  You must also include the checklist

DUE DATE: MONDAY 3/27 

HW Week of 3/13

Hello, All:

Here is the folder containing your HW assignments for the week of 3/13/17.  Please refer to the checklist for your assignments.  You are responsible for

1. Reading Chapter 19
2. Completing the Outlines of each chapter section 
3. Completing the Reading Study Guides for each section 
4. Completing the terms/names for each section 
5. Taking notes on the slideshow
6. Completing the "Crash Course" (video 29) worksheet. 

All assignments will be handed in with the checklist.

Due Date:  3/20/17 

 

Today's Classwork 3/6/17

Hello, All:

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

HW Week of 3/6/17

Hello, All:

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

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

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

Crash Course Video

APUSH EXPLAINED (notes are in folder)

HW Assignments Week of 2/27/17

Hello, USH&G Students

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

MONDAY NIGHT:

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

2.  Prepare for your cumulative assessment on TUESDAY

TUESDAY NIGHT: 

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

2.  Read, and outline Chapter 17 Section 1. 

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

3.  Complete the Reading Study Guide 

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

• Chapter Reading
• Outline 

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

THURSDAY: 
1.  Read and Outline Chapter 17 Section 3 

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

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

FRIDAY:  

1.  Watch the video below.  

   

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

3.  Complete the MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS for each section 

• Section 1
• Section 2 
• Section 3 

4. Complete the Terms/Names for each section 

• Section 1
• Section 2
• Section 3

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

February Break Assignment Due 2/27/17

Hello, All:

Your February Break Assignment is as follows...

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


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



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

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

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

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


2.

HW 2/13/17

Hello, All:

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

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

Want some information on industrialization?  Check out this video!

And of course, MR. BETTS!

HW Assignments 2/6-2/10/2017

Hello, All:

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

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

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

Your assignments are as follows:

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

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

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

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

HW Assignments Week of 1/30/17

Hello, US H&G Students:

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

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

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

2.  Complete the attached worksheet.  

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

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

2/2/17:  DUE MONDAY 2/6 

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

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

3.  Complete the Chapter Outlines for each section. 

• Section 1 
• Section 2
• Section 3

4. Complete the reading study guides for each section: 

•  Section 1
•  Section 2 
•  Section 3

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

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

Regents Week Assignments

Hello, USH&G Students:

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

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

  

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

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

4.  Complete the following study guide on Reconstruction

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

HW Assignments Week of 1/16/17

Hello, US H&G Students:

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

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

2.  Print the REVIEW SHEET 

3.  PRINT and complete the chapter outline sheet.  

4.  Complete the Reading Study Guide 

THURSDAY: 

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

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

3.  Complete the Reading Study Guide 

FRIDAY: 

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

CLICK HERE FOR THE TAKE-HOME EXAM

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

HW Week of 1/9/17

Hello, USH&G Students:

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

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

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
Watch the following videos.  

CLICK HERE for a video on the Trail of Tears.  

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
1.  Watch the following video: 

2.  Complete the following worksheet. 

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

2.  As you read, complete the outline worksheet.    

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

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

FRIDAY:  To Be Determined 

American Progress

Carefully study the painting "American Progress" 

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

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

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

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

Homework week of 1/2/16

TUESDAY NIGHT: Due Wednesday 1/4

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

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

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

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

Classwork Period 7 12/15/16

CLICK HERE for the DBQ 

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

Classwork (period 2) 12/12/16

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

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

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

Good Luck!