June 13-14

Final Exams

June 12

IB US History
Focus:
War on Terror

CW:
discuss:
psychological and monetary costs of the War on Terror
PTSD and its effects on soldiers (handout on suicides in the military)
video clip from Wartorn
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debate/discussion: what is the proper role of gov't?
participation evaluation

HW:
really?
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US History
Focus:
War on Terror

CW:
discuss: lead up to the Iraq War
Axis of evil speech
"Mission accomplished" speech
video: Bad Voodoo's War

HW:
REVIEW

Use of Music as Torture

June 11--FINAL WEEK OF SCHOOL!!

IB US History
Focus:
War on Terror

CW:
discuss The Tillman Story
notes/discussion: US invasion of Afghanistan
handout: interrogation techniques from the Army Field Manual
video clips: (from Bush's War--Frontline online videos)

use of torture in interrogation of suspected terrorists

Bush makes the case for war
Axis of evil speech
"Mission accomplished"
PTSD and its effects on US soldiers
video clip from Wartorn

HW:
REVIEW
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US History
Focus:
War on Terror

CW:
Unit 8 study guide
finish United 93

HW:
REVIEW

WE CAN DO THIS!!!

THIS IS IT. THE FINAL PUSH. IT'S ALMOST OVER. HANG IN THERE. I'M JUST ASKING FOR MORE TWO MORE DAYS OF FOCUS. THAT'S IT. YOU CAN DO IT. 

Two Great Videos For Your Weekend

Who's going to step up and be THS's version of "Scooter Bob"? Blake? Kaz? Tristan? EJ? Sam?





Beware, if you go to a Disney property dressed as one of their characters, Disney will CRUSH your dreams.

June 8

IB US History
Focus:
War on Terror

CW:
The Tillman Story

HW:
review
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US History
Focus:
War on Terror

CW:
either 9/11 or United 93

HW:
REVIEW

9/11

If you want to know more about why the Twin Towers fell on September 11, watch this film.

ALL STUDENTS

YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO GET YOUR ABSENCE EXCUSED. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL NEGATIVELY AFFECT YOUR OVERALL GRADE. EXPECT TO SERVE A DETENTION AS WELL. 

June 7

IB US History
Focus:
War on Terror

CW:
finish 9/11 documentary
discussion

HW:
REVIEW
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US History
Focus:
Vietnam War

CW:
discuss the legacy of the Vietnam War (30:5)
video clip from Wartorn--Vietnam War vet
handout: POWs in Vietnam
Ch. 30 lotus

HW:
9/11 reading

June 6

IB US History
Focus:
War on Terror

CW:
what happened on September 11, 2001
video: 9/11

HW:
REVIEW NOTES
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US History
Focus:
Vietnam War

CW:
My Lai documentary

HW:
30:5 RG

9/11 Museum and Memorial in NYC. 

Monica Lewinsky Scandal

June 5

IB US History
Focus:
1990s

CW:
finish notes on the Bush Years (1988-92)
video clips:
Rodney King beating and aftermath
Bush's foreign policy
1992 presidential debate (Bush checks his watch)
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notes: the Clinton years (1992-2000)
video clips:
Clinton's domestic agenda
Monica Lewinsky scandal
election of 2000

HW:
9/11 readings and answer questions
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US History
Focus:
Vietnam War

CW:
discuss:
origins of the Vietnam War
reasons for US involvement
video clip (origins)
notes: US involvement escalates (30:3-4)
Nixon's handling of the war
video clip: draft lottery
Powerpoint: War's impact on civilans

HW:
30:5 RG--DUE THURSDAY

June 4

IB US History
Focus:
1980s-1990s

CW:
notes: The Reagan Years (1980--88)
Reagan ad from 1980
Morning in America from 1984
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George H.W. Bush Years (1988-92)
video clip: Bush's foreign policy

HW:
Text pp. 927-36
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US History
Focus:
1960s America

CW:
finish notes on the Civil Rights Movement
video: school integration in South Boston (1974)
video: school inequality today
Ch. 29 lotus

HW:
30:1/30:2 RG

The girl in this photograph just turned 40. Read more about her here. 

June 1

IB US History
Focus:
1970s America

CW:
turn in extra credit essays
discuss: gay liberation
conservative backlash
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notes: Ford and Carter administrations
video clip: highlights/lowlights of Carter's presidency

HW:
Text pp. 908-12
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US History
Focus:
1960s America

CW:
review notes
notes: Changes and Challenges in the movement
video clips:
Malcolm X's philosophy towards non-violent protest
Malcolm X and the rise of the Nation of Islam
video clips/notes:
Black Power movement: Lowndes County Freedom Organization----->Black Panther Party
10 Point Platform

HW:
30:1/30:2 R--DUE ON TUESDAY