Vocab Worksheet Unit 2/Friday's HW

Hello, All:

Here is a copy of the Vocab Worksheet for Unit 2 - American Revolution.

If you were unable to finish the worksheet in class, you must finish it, tonight, for HW.  Please bring the completed worksheet with you to class, tomorrow.

Here is a link to a list of vocab terms to help you.  You can also use the handouts that you've received in class as well. 

FOR FRIDAY: DUE TUESDAY! 
1.  Please read, "What Experiences Led to the American Revolution?"  
2.  Please answer the questions on the attached worksheet.  You may need to print out a copy of the worksheet.  If you cannot print the worksheet, you must complete the questions on looseleaf paper. 

HERE'S A GREAT VIDEO TO HELP YOU REVIEW (and it's fun!).  

French and Indian War DBQ

In case, you were absent, or you misplaced your documents...

CLICK HERE for a link to the documents. 

Feel free to review the videos, or your notes from yesterday to help you.

Exam Study Guide

Hello, All:

CLICK HERE for a link to the study guide for the unit one exam.

Review your notes, and all worksheets, to help you prepare.  Additionally, complete the review worksheet you were given in class, for WEDNESDAY.

Additionally, here are some links to some cool videos that might  help you as well.

Also, you may review any of the videos previously posted to help you.  

The French and Indian War (HW 10/2/17)

Period 8: 
Take notes on slides 7-10 of the presentation below. 


Here is a review video to help you understand the importance of the FIW, and the Proclamation of 1763.

If you didn't finish the worksheet in class, Here's a link to the worksheet (if you were absent, or lost it).  Please finish the worksheet for homework, if you didn't finish it in class.  

Advisory Lesson 9/28/17

Hello, Advisory People!

Here is your assignment for class, today. 

1.  CLICK HERE for a link to a reading, regarding Hurricane Harvey.  
2.  Based on the reading, and your knowledge of the event, answer the questions that follow each reading.

HW - Week of 9/25/17

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/25/17   Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing any materials related to your assignments, if they are not given to you by the teacher.   Legal absences from school are the only excuse for handing in an assignment on time. Please note that your HW is worth 20% of your grade.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Continue working on your summer assignment.
2.  WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:

3. Please print, and complete the guided notes worksheet that accompanies this video.  If you cannot print the assignment, you must handwrite the answers.  You can find the guided notes sheet, by clicking the link here   

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY NIGHT: FINISH YOUR SUMMER ASSIGNMENT! 

THURSDAY/FRIDAY:  To Be Determined

TRANSLATED DOCS FROM TODAY'S CLASS

Slavery and Indentured Servitude

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In case you didn't finish today's assignment in class, you must finish it for homework.

HERE IS A LINK TO THE DOCUMENTS 

Still confused about indentured servants?  Slavery?  Here's some information to help you! 

Translated version of the documents

Colonial America Vocabulary

Hello, All.

Please click on the link below.  Print out the vocabulary worksheet, and complete the definitions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WThwU0-7sPrPF9wEiN-UbTpZBNzOmpc5AtegED3cX3k/edit?usp=sharing

This assignment is due, tomorrow. 

Thank you!

Economy of the Colonies Worksheet

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If you did not complete the "Economy of the Colonies Worksheet" in class, today, you must finish it for homework. 

If you need a copy of the worksheet, or questions,  here are some links to help you. 

Economies of the Colonies Questions

Economies of the Colonies Graphs

Need a little extra help?  Watch the video below! 

 

WJPS US HISTORY SUMMER ASSIGNMENT 2017

WJPS US History Summer Assignments

Listed below, are options for your summer assignment.  You must complete a minimum of THREE of the assignments listed.  

DUE DATE FOR SUMMER ASSIGNMENT - SEPTEMBER 28, 2017.

Option 1:

“Most Historically Significant Individuals That No One Knows” Project.

• Choose five individuals whose contributions to American history and culture have been considerable but about whom very little is known.  Avoid the obvious—no presidents, no first ladies!
• For each person you choose complete the following tasks:
• Explain who they are and what time period they lived in
• What did they do?
• Why do you think they are significant in U.S. History?

• Create a poster, a PowerPoint, or a film that presents your choices, fills in the little known details of their lives, and explains the significance of their contributions.

• You might want to focus on an area of history interesting to you and not dead center in the mainstream—medicine, engineering, art, music, video games, etc.

For a very cool example of this project, CLICK HERE

2.  U.S. History through Comic Books (or other popular culture media):

• Choose one Comic Book Superhero (or other approved cultural icon) and create an illustrated timeline showing his or her development and how it has reflected the historical events of the time.
• Provide a brief history of the superhero/popular culture icon
• Explain how the superhero/popular culture icon was impacted by the course of historical events
• Explain if/how the superhero/popular culture icon impacted U.S. history
• Why are comic books/popular culture icons significant in U.S. History

• Create a poster, a PowerPoint, or a film that presents your superhero, fills in the little known details of their lives, and explains the significance of historical events on their development and storytelling.

• Track the history of the superhero through the decades: 1930s-present

• Significant Seven: the seven most historically significant superheroes include:
• Superman (June 1938)
• Batman (May 1939)
• Wonder Woman (Summer 1942)
• Spider-Man (August 1962)
• Captain America (March 1941)
• Captain Marvel (January 1941)
• The Flash (January 1940)
• These represent some of the most historically important superheroes in American history; however, you are encouraged to find another character that you believe better represent the United States in the modern era.
• Want an example of this project?  CLICK HERE

OPTION #3: Images That Defined America.   

Since its invention, photography has provided a window into the events that have changed the course of our nation.  Images are seared into America’s collective memory and chronicled our nation’s progress and struggles during an era of rapid change.

Your task:  Choose TEN images from The 50 Most Powerful Pictures In American History;  and then provide a 150 word summary explaining your choice.

Here is a sample summary:  Burst of Joy 1.pdf

Option #4: The Interview

CLICK HERE for the details.

DUE DATE - September 28, 2017

HW Week of 5/22

MONDAY NIGHT:
1.  Watch

2.  Read Chapter 26 Section 2 in your textbook.  CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK
3.  Complete the worksheet "The Cold War Heats Up."  CLICK HERE for the link. 

Wednesday Night:
Watch

2.  READ "The Vietnam War." 

3.  Complete: - "The Vietnam War Years" 

Thursday Night: 

Watch: 

2.  Complete the worksheet, "The Civil Rights Era."

Tonight's HW 5/16/17

Hello, All:

Here is your HW assignment for 5/16/17.

1.  Watch the video below.

2.  Complete the worksheet that corresponds to the video.   If you didn't get a worksheet in class, you can download it, here. 

HW 5/12/17

Hello, All.

Please finish the worksheet you received in class today as your HW.

Here is a video to help you review.

HW 5/10/17

Here is tonight's HW: 

1.  Review the following slideshow about America's involvement in WWII. 

2.  Read FDR's war message to Congress, and complete the questions that follow. 

HW 5/8/17

Hello, All.

Please complete the worksheet, based on the reading you received in class, for homework.

CLICK HERE for the worksheet.  You will have to print a copy of it. 

Exam Study Guide 1920's/Great Depression

CLICK HERE for a link to the Study Guide 

Exam will take place FRIDAY.  50 Multiple Choice.

Here are some links to help you with the multiple choice 

Link #1

Link #2

Review:
Roaring 20's
Causes - Great Depression 
New Deal 

Good Luck! 

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.