I Feel Her Pain

October 31

History of the Americas
Focus:
IA

CW:
individual conferences on IA
work on Part C

HW:
STUDY!
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US History
Focus:
Gilded Age

CW:
Unit 4 Study Guide
discuss Social Darwinism
video: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Ch. 13-14 lotus

HW:
Ch. 16 RG--DUE FRIDAY

If you didn't quite quite understand McCullough vs. Maryland from our discussion on Monday, this should help you out for the Unit 3 exam.

Amazing pictures of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. My favorite photograph is #14 which shows some hipster trying to snorkel in the flooding. 

I have decided to eliminate essay question #3. 

October 30

History of the Americas
Focus:
IA

CW:
Part C information
PCC application information

HW:
STUDY!
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US History
Focus:
Gilded Age

CW:
discuss major labor events/strikes from 14-3
union simulation
Ch. 13-14 lotus if time

HW:
Ch. 15 RG

October 29

History of the Americas
Focus:
Era of Good Feelings

CW:
return old work
notes: The Capitalist Commonwealth
handout/discussion: landmark rulings of the Marshall Court
notes: Aristocratic Republicanism and Slavery
video clip: Louisiana Purchase: Empire for Liberty? (from Slavery DVD)
OPVL (if time)

HW:
essay prep
BRING FLASHDRIVE TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY!!
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US History
Focus:
Gilded Age

CW:
review notes
discuss 14-1 RG:
technological innovations change the U.S.
rise of big business: robber barons or captains of industry handout; Social Darwinism
monopolies, trusts, and mergers PowerPoint (NY site)
workers organize for better working conditions; major labor events
union simulation

HW:
Ch. 15 RG--DUE WED.

Final Weekend Update--Now with VIDEO

Have you started building your ark yet? I vote we hold classes in Arizona until the sun comes back. Is anyone still out there? 

Just a few things:
1. Part C will be due next Friday, November 2. You should be able to get this entire section completed in the lab Tuesday-Wednesday. 

2. Thankfully, the presidential campaign is almost over. That means we won't be subjected to truly terrible things like this (TURN YOUR VOLUME UP!): 

IB Students

Here are your tasks for the weekend:

1. Do the homework readings. The first reading addresses several Supreme Court rulings from the early 1800s. Focus on the term judicial review, it will help you with essay number three.

2. Read over the instructions on Part C in your IA handbook. Start thinking about the Origins, Purposes, Values, and Limitations of the two sources you are going to evaluate. Examine Part C of the sample IA in your IA handbook. 

3. MAKE OUTLINES FOR ESSAYS ONE AND TWO! First come, first serve this week for essay help. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and keep this channel open for future updates. 

Long Weekend Update

I hope you all are enjoying your long weekend. I think it was about time for all us to have a break from each from the daily rigors of school. Anywho, IB students, the video below will help you with the reading that covers 261-69.



Finally, I really want to see this documentary when it comes to Portland. Very interesting and hard hitting material.

October 24

History of the Americas
Focus:
Early Republic

CW:
turn in presidential debate forms
turn in IA Parts A-B
test prep sheet #3
notes: War of 1812
video clip: Tecumseh (from We Shall Remain)
O,P,V,L --Part C of the IA

HW:
Text pp. 241-47; 261-69
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US History
Focus:
The West

CW:
discuss the Ghost Dance
video clip: Wounded Knee
discuss 13-2 RG: settling the Great Plains
video: Frontier House

HW:
Ch. 14 RG

Final tips

Make sure your grammar and sentence structure look good. Have someone read your writing and check for grammatical errors. 

History is written in the past tense. 

CITE! CITE! CITE! CITE! CITE!

Get some sleep. No mercy will be shown for those students who "pull an all-nighter" for what amounts to only 600-700 words of writing (Parts A-B together). Let's get real here, you are not typing up a 25 page research paper from over a dozen sources. 

You are running out of time to help your participation grade for the first quarter. Come to class alert and ready to discuss tonight's reading. 

Thanks and good luck. 

IA ALERT

COVER PAGE, PARTS A-B, AND YOUR BIBLIOGRAPHY ARE DUE TOMORROW. 
NO EXCEPTIONS. 

READ CAREFULLY TONIGHT. EXPECT A READING QUIZ TOMORROW. OR NOT.

October 23

History of the Americas
Focus:
IA MADNESS!!!


CW:
work on Part B of IA

HW:
Text pp. 235-; 238-41
READ CAREFULLY
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US History
Focus:
Conquering the Frontier

CW:
return old work
return/discuss Unit 3 exam
preview Unit 4
discuss 13-1 RG:
effects of Western settlement
Custer's Last Stand--primary source analysis (from Stanford site)
Wounded Knee Massacre and video clip

HW:
review notes

Final Presidential Debate of the 2012 campaign

Here you go. Forms are due on Wednesday.

I present to you, the best commercial ever.

First Amendment in the News

Does this ad go to far? 

Here's the story behind the ad.  

Follow up article on the story about some Texas cheerleaders and their use of Bible verses at football games. 

As always, your comments would be greatly appreciated.

October 22

History of the Americas
Focus:
Early Republic

CW:
return old work
pick up final presidential debate forms
notes: Transit of Power
IA work--Part B

HW:
Text pp. 235; 238-41
DUE ON WEDNESDAY
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US History
Focus:
Reconstruction

CW:
DBQ Essay

HW:
Ch 13 RG

IA Alert

Cover page and bibliography are due on Wednesday. I put a citation maker link on the blog this past week. Scroll down and find it. Use it to make your bibliography. 

Weekend Update

Read the homework reading as required. I'm working on getting us lab space for Tuesday for final touch ups before Parts A and B are turned in. No guarantee at this point. 

Have a great weekend. 

IA Update

Here are some reminders regarding your IA:

1. Parts A and B are due on Wednesday, October 24 at the beginning of class. I will take ten points off your grade each calendar day if Parts A and B are late. No exceptions. 

2. Make sure you have cited from ALL of your sources. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points on Part B. 

3. When in doubt, CITE!!   

4. Follow the format of the sample IA I gave you last when turning Parts A and B. Make sure you include the word count for each section at the conclusion of each section. Citations, headings, and footnotes don't count as part of your word count.

October 19

History of the Americas
Focus:
Early Republic Era

CW:
notes: Jefferson's presidency
IA work--Summary of Evidence

HW:
Transit of Power article from the reader by Richard Hofstadter
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US History
Focus:
Reconstruction

CW:
small group activities:
answer questions for each document (five minutes per document)
successes vs. failures outline
make outline for essay question

HW:
prep for essay

IA Info Alert

If you want to use Turabian footnotes instead of MLA citations go here. 

Citation maker site. 

REMEMBER, BRING YOUR FLASH DRIVE AND YOUR RESEARCH TO CLASS FRIDAY AND MONDAY!!! 

Summary of Evidence

How to write Part B of the paper:

1.   1. Only focus on your research paper notes that directly address your research question and your three points you will be making in Part D.

2.     Use bullet-point format.

3.     You will need 1.5 to 2 pages of typed bullet-point notes.

4.     EVERYTHING IN THIS SECTION IS CITED!  Every bullet-point should have at least 1 citation, because all of this information is coming from your sources.

5.     THIS INFORMATION, HOWEVER, NEEDS TO BE PARAPHRASED!  It cannot be written word-for-word or mostly word-for-word.  If it is, turnitin.com will indicate to me that it has been plagiarized, and you will receive NO CREDIT for it.

6.     Put a citation for each bullet-point of information at the bottom of the typed page.  You need to do this because you got the information from another source, even though you put it in your own words.  WHEN IN DOUBT, CITE!

7.     Use the correct bibliographic format for your citations as shown in the sample paper.  You must also include the page numbers if the source had them.  Refer closely to your sample paper and ask me questions as necessary.

October 18

History of the Americas
Focus:
Internal Assessment

CW:
paraphrasing for Part B from IA handbook
paraphrasing activity (saved)
FIRST PERIOD: JFK'S DOODLES
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graded discussion: Alien/Sedition Acts vs. Patriot Act

HW:
Text pp. 230-34
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US History
Focus:
Reconstruction

CW:
turn in presidential debate forms
notes: 12-3: End of Reconstruction
handouts:

1. quest for equal rights
2. organizational principles of the Klan and video clip from Reconstruction DVD
3. black codes, Henry Adams primary source, and public education
4. Reconstruction timeline
5. end of Reconstruction
6. Ch. 12 lotus

HW:
organize notes/handouts for Ch. 12

If you presidential politics is nasty now, check out how it was back in 19th century.

Presidential Debate Humor--First period, you didn't get to see these today

Video #1



Video #2

October 17

History of the Americas
Focus:
Early Republic

CW:
notes: John Adams' Presidency
begin graded discussion on Alien and Sedition Acts

HW:
finish graded discussion work
Text pp. 230-34*
*READING DUE ON FRIDAY
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US History
Focus:
Reconstruction

CW:
video clip: Radical Reconstruction
discuss 12-2 RG
video clip: sharecropping and black codes

HW:
read 12-3 in your text

Complete Presidential Debate

Very fun debate tonight. Here's the link. 
Extra credit is due Thursday. 

Regardless of your politics, this is a very touching photograph. Read the story behind the picture. (as always, your comments will help your PARTICIPATION grade). 

October 16

History of the Americas
Focus:
Early American Republic

CW:
return old work (finally!)
notes: George Washington's Presidency
IA--Plan of Investigation check

HW:
Text pp. 216-18; 222-30
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US History
Focus:
Reconstruction

CW:
return old work
return/discuss Unit 2 exam
video clip: Meeting with Sherman, Stanton, and black leaders regarding the South (from Reconstruction DVD)
discuss 12:1 RG
handout: Assisting Freedmen

HW:
12-2 RG

THS ROBONAUTS!!

Tigard High Robonauts, LISTEN UP!! This article is your wake up call! This is your Sputnik! TuHS is beating THS in the space race!!! WE CANNOT LET THIS STAND!! We need to strike back. I vote that we arm our robot(s) with surface to air missiles to take down any future TuHS launches. 

IA Update

Students,

If I didn't have a chance to see your Plan of Investigation today, please bring it to class tomorrow so I can give you feedback. You start typing up Part B on Friday. Now, please enjoy the following video of the amazing aeronautic feat from the weekend. 

October 15

History of the Americas
Focus:
Constitution

CW:
turn in VP debate forms
review notes on Constitution: Who was at the Constitutional Convention?
notes: Was the Constitution an Economic Document?
handout: Beard's main arguments
IA work: Plan of Investigation (one day)

HW:
Text pp. 210-15
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US History
Focus:

CW:
Unit 2 ID exam

HW:
12-1 RG

IA Update

Students,

I strongly encourage you to write a rough draft of your Plan of Investigation before Monday. My goal is to see everyone's PoI in the computer lab so I can make sure you are on the right track. 

I'll leave you with trailers for two movies based on historical events that I'm excited about seeing this fall. What do you think?

US History students

Assassination of Lincoln

VP Debate

October 12

History of the Americas
Focus:
Constitution

CW:
Const. quiz
grade quiz
IA info: Plan of Investigation
finish Amendment debate
return old work

HW:
Reader: Charles Beard reading--

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US History
Focus:
Civil War

CW:
Gettsyburg Address
discuss 11-5 RG
Lincoln's Assassination
primary source analysis: Civil War dead
Ch. 11 lotus
return old work

HW:
STUDY FOR ID EXAM

IA ALERT

Students,

Make sure you have a flash drive for Monday. DO NOT PLAN ON SAVING YOUR IA TO THE SCHOOL NETWORK. IT WILL END IN TRAGEDY. That is all. 

October 11

History of the Americas
Focus:
Constitution

CW:
Amendment debate

HW:
review Constitution Scavenger Hunt and Bill of Rights Amendments
BRING IA HANDBOOK TOMORROW!!
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US History
Focus:
Civil War

CW:
distribute ID terms for ID exam on Monday
video clip: A Soldier's Heart/PTSD from the Civil War
video clip: Andersonville
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discuss 11-4 RG (Battle of Gettysburg; Vicksburg; Sherman's March)
read/discuss: Gettysburg Address
Civil War slang
primary source analysis: photos of the Civil War dead

HW:
11-5 RG

October 10

History of the Americas
Focus:
Constitution

CW:
First Amendment graded discussion (IF YOU WERE ABSENT, YOUR QUESTIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW! DIDN'T TURN THEM IN TODAY, TURN THEM TOMORROW FOR HALF CREDIT)

HW:
review for Constitution quiz on Friday
prep for Amendment debate
RESEARCH FOR IA!!!
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US History
Focus:
Civil War

CW:
Civil War slang activity
discuss 11-3 RG
reading: African Americans and women during the war
Civil War healthcare:
handout and video clips: Dances With Wolves; CASH unit in Iraq

HW:
11-4 RG

Eighth Amendment

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive fines. 
As always, please share your thoughts about the content in this video.

October 9

History of the Americas
Focus:
Constitution

CW:
finish notes on the Bill of Rights
debate prep
video clip: Westboro Baptist Church
First Amendment graded discussion work time

HW:
review notes
finish graded discussion assignment
debate prep
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US History
Focus:
Civil War

CW:
review notes
discuss 11-2 RG
historical investigation: Did Lincoln free the slaves or did the slaves free themselves?
video clip: NYC Draft Riots 1863 from Gangs of NY

HW:
11-3 RG

IA Update

Motherload of primary sources. Hopefully someone can find something that will aid them in their IA research. 

Freedom of Speech in America

From the right:




From the left:

October 8

History of the Americas
Focus:
Constitution

CW:
discuss Constitution Scavenger Hunt
examine the Electoral College, Impeachment, Checks and Balance, and the Amendment process
video clip: Electoral College
notes: Bill of Rights

HW:
review Constitution
CONSTITUTION QUIZ ON THURSDAY!!
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US History
Focus:
Civil War

CW:
review notes
handout/discussion: What was the Civil War about?
read/discuss: Sullivan Ballou's letter and Battlefield Tragedy
video: Battle of Antietam (take notes)

HW:
finish 11-2 RG (will be checked tomorrow)

First Amendment Friday

Should panhandling by the homeless be protected by the First Amendment? 

What about Texas high school cheerleaders putting Bible verses on banners at football games? 

(leave a thoughtful comment and HELP your participation grade.)

IB Amendment Debate Groups

You will get to sign up for one of these groups on Monday. Start thinking about which group you would like to join.

Amending the Constitution Class Debate

Issue 1: Flag Protection Amendment: would PROHIBIT the desecration of the flag during protest

Issue 2: Allow Prayer in Public Schools

Issue 3: No Longer Allow Automatic Citizenship of Children Born to Non-US Citizens (modifies part of the 14^th Amendment)

Issue 4: Modify requirements to be a Senator or Representative

Issue 5: Modify Requirements to be President (allow non –natural born citizens to run for President)

Group 6: Fetus Protection Amendment: this amendment would limit a woman’s right to an abortion

Issue 7: Make Every Vote Count Amendment: abolish or alter the Electoral College

Issue 8: Outlaw the death penalty

Directions:

Your group must come up with a clear and precise proposal for your Constitutional Amendment. Your Amendment should be clearly written on a piece of butcher paper. Everyone in your group should have a say in the way your Amendment is written. EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP should be ready to present your Amendment to the class. Once the Amendment is presented, I will open the floor for arguments for and against your Amendment. Stand ready to defend your ideas!

In order for your Amendment to be ratified, it must be ratified by three-fourths of the class. 

October 5

History of the Americas
Focus:
Critical Period (1783-87) and Constitution

CW:
return/discuss Unit 2 exam
preview Unit 3
notes: the Critical Period and Creating New Institutions
three versions of Republicanism (PP from IB site)
Constitutional Convention PP

HW:
Constitution Scavenger Hunt
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US History
Focus:
Civil War

CW:
lotus diagram: causes of the Civil War (slavery info and Ch. 10)
Blast From the Past Quiz #1
handouts:
resources of the North and South
slave states vs. free states at the start of the war
map of secession
Anaconda Plan
discuss 11-1 RG
handout/discussion: What was the Civil War about?

HW:
11-2 RG

ABSENT FOR TODAY'S UNIT EXAM?

You need to arrive in my room tomorrow morning no later than 0715 to begin making up your exam. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points on your unit exam. If you cannot make it tomorrow due to illness, please have one of your parents email me. Thanks. 

October 4

History of the Americas
Focus:

CW:
Unit 2 exam

HW:
Text pp.
194-201
201-05
208-10
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US History
Focus:
Disunion

CW:
review notes
map: Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
discuss handout: 10-3 note sheet on the rise of the Republican Party and the election of 1856
discuss 10-4 RG
video clip: John Brown and Harper's Ferry, VA
primary source analysis: Was John Brown a Misguided Fanatic?

HW:
11-1 RG
Blast from the Past Quiz tomorrow (everything up to Ch. 10 is fair game)
presidential debate extra credit due tomorrow

Didn't catch the debate?

Video of the full debate complete with full text of the debate. Not sure how long it will be available. 

IB Students

You may want to bring your book to class tomorrow in case you finish the exam early. There will be a large reading assignment tomorrow night. Your homework for the weekend will not involve a reading assignment.

Please keep in mind that ALL RESEARCH for the IA must be FINISHED by OCTOBER 14. 

More Debate Info

Here's a guide to the candidate's body language in tonight's debate. 

October 3

History of the Americas
Focus:
American Revolution

CW:
presidential debate information
notes: Winning the War
video clip: Battle of Yorktown
video clip: Treaty of Paris--1783
essay help/review

HW:
STUDY!
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US History
Focus:
Disunion

CW:
presidential debate information
read: George Fitzhugh pro-slavery argument
discuss 10-1 RG
discuss 10-2 RG
video clip: John Brown and Bleeding Kansas

HW:
10-4 RG

IB History Students

Great timeline resource with helpful information on the Revolutionary War. Use it!!

October 2--FIRST PERIOD-SEE VIDEO CLIPS BELOW

History of the Americas
Focus:
American Revolution

CW:
notes: Barrow reading
notes: The Trials of War
video clip: British battle plan to isolate New England
Battle of Saratoga (1777):
clip #1
clip #2
clip #3
video clip: Valley Forge 1777-78

HW:
Text pp. 175-79; 182; 184-90
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US History
Focus:
Disunion

CW:
share responses fro, New Perspectives on Slavery
handout: pro-slavery arguments (Fitzhugh reading the propaganda poster of slaves)
discuss Missouri Compromise RG
video clip: MO Compromise and slavery in the Deep South
discuss 9-4 note handout on Mexican-American War
discuss 10-1 RG

HW:
10-2 RG

Presidential Politics

Some great clips here from past debates.

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ALERT!!

Think you know more about American politics and government than the kids below, then watch the first presidential debate this Wednesday night.  

October 1

History of the Americas
Focus:
American Revolution

CW:
Meeting in the Tavern (simulation)
(shortened class due to homecoming assembly)

HW:
Text pp. 170-75
review main points of Barrow reading
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US History
Focus:
Disunion

CW:
return old work
return/discuss Unit 1 exam
preview Unit 2
handout: New perspectives on slavery
reading: WPA slave narrative

HW:
review reading guide on Missouri Compromise
10-1 RG