Monday, February 23, 2015

UNIT: American Imperialism (Feb.23-March 24, 2015)

This is our unit plan.  Under the unit plan is a brief outline of what we do in class each day.
IF YOU ARE ABSENT be sure to check BOTH!!
UNIT: American Imperialism

For links to the assignments/readings/notes below, SELECT HERE!!!!
Learning Targets for the Unit:
I CAN…explain the causes, effects and long-term impact of U.S. involvement in Cuba's independence (Spanish-American War).
I CAN...infer if U.S. intervention abroad between 1890 and 1917 were motivated by realism or by idealism.
I CAN..evaluate if the U.S. expansion & imperialism from 1890 to 1917 was justified.
I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view.
I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event.
I CAN...write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and appropriate evidence.

Essential Question(s) for the Unit:
When & why should one country intervene in the affairs of another country?
COLOR KEY:   DOCUMENT/WEBSITE LINK    SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT    TURNED IN/POINTS TAKEN    DUE DATE
Date
Assignment/Activity
Description/Directions
(select above for unit folder with assignments)
Due Date
2/23Intro to Imperialism1. Using a map of "U.S. intervention from 1890-1917" what can you infer about U.S. imperialism during this time period
2. Brainstorm a list of reasons why one country would intervene in the affairs of another country (add more to list AFTER the overview video)
3. Crash Course - American Imperialism overview video
4. Create categories from your reasons for intervention:

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2/23
2/24
2/25		Spanish American War1. Read Chapter 10 Section 2 in blue textbook
2. First-read answers - using a pen, answer the who, what, when, where, why, how, significance chart as best you can
3. Partner read a second time (if you were able to answer a lot after the first read, Mrs.K may have you just do a quick second read) - fill in more on your WWWWWHS wkst using pencil as a small group (or individually if assigned by Mrs.K)
4. Complete the WEBQUEST on the back-side of the wkst
The live links for the worksheet are listed here:
SELECT HERE FOR LINKS FOR WEBQUEST
5. TURN THIS IN for summative score		TUES
2/24


THURS
2/26


2/25
2/26		Mapping American Imperialism1. Complete the map of the Caribbean and map of the Pacific using textbook, atlas or Internet as a reference
2. PRACTICE A MAPPING GAME:
     Select here for a link to the Caribbean region game
     Select here for a link to the Pacific region game		FRI
2/27
2/26
2/27
3/2		American Diplomacy1. Read the U.S. as a Global Power text handout (on yellow paper) and complete the "American Imperial Diplomacy" chart
2. Large group lecture/discussion on Imperial Era diplomacy
3. Go over isolationism & anti-imperialism
4. Short Documentary (select here for link) - watch and complete "Knew-New" notes - make a t-chart on a piece of paper.  As you watch, briefly note anything the video covers that you already "knew" about American Imperialism.  Also detail additional information that is "new" to you or helps you to learn additional details about information you already knew.		N/A
3/5Simulation1. In a small group you will be assigned a type of Imperial Diplomacy and act as an adviser to the president on your view on foreign policy in response to actual Imperial Era events
2. Complete the chart as your group and other groups present to the "President"		N/A
3/6TEST1. Mapping, multiple choice, short answer & political cartoon interpretation - you can use ALL class assignments on the testN/A
3/16 - 3/17Current Connections Summative1. In class complete the "current connections" assessment (comparing current foreign policy with imperialistic age foreign policy)N/A
3/18IMPERIALISM ESSAY1. Political Cartoon Analysis - Uncle Sam & "students" 
2. Quiz on Documents (3/18)
3. Outline Paper - complete outline packet (3/20)
4 Write Intro, Conclusion & ONE reason paragraph (3/23)		Outline
DUE:3/23

 3 paragr.
DUE:3/24






http://www.cbs.com/shows/60_minutes/video/lUYobU45sDiL98rg_V_5KYXhT2D18cFT/war-and-hunger/

Daily Activities
Most activities/assignments listed here are explained & detailed in the chart above.
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FEBRUARY 23 - 27 2015
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Monday (Feb.23)
1. Intro to Imperialism - infer about map, brainstorm ideas, Crash Course overview video, add to our brainstorming
2. If you need to finish your test from Friday you can do that now
3. Read Chap.10 Sect. 2 Due Tues.

Tuesday (Feb.24)
1. CNN Student News
2. Spanish American War Assignment (see above)

Wednesday (Feb.25) 
1. Finish Partner-Read & wwwwwhs wkst
2. Spanish-American War webquest (other side of wkst) - turn in when done or due: Thurs
3. Start American Imperialism Mapping due: Fri

Thursday (Feb.26) 
1. Turn in Spanish American War chart/webquests
2. CNN Student News
3. America's Sphere of Influence Maps (Caribbean & Pacific) Due: Friday
4. Using yellow text handout, complete the chart for "American Imperial Diplomacy" Due:Friday

Friday (Feb.27)
1. Check Map and Chart for completion
2. Large group discussion/lecture on Imperial Era Diplomacy 

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MARCH 2 - 6, 2015
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Monday (March 2)
1. Go over "isolationism" and "anti-imperialism" viewpoints on diplomacy (or "anti"diplomacy)
2. Watch short documentary and take "Knew - New" notes (see above for details)

Tuesday (March 3)
NO CLASS - COLLEGE VISITS IN MORNING - If you need to make up any assessments, come to Mrs. Kreibich's classroom in the afternoon when you return.

Wednesday (March 4) 
1. Shortened hours due to ACT testing - current events (CNN Student News)

Thursday (March 5) 
1. CNN Student News
2. Imperialism Adviser Simulation

Friday (March 6)
1. Test - when done turn in test and packet
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MARCH 16 - 20, 2015
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Monday (March 16)
1. CNN Student News
2. Complete Current Connections Summative Assessment Due: End of hour

Tuesday (March 17)
1. CNN Student News
2. Hand back papers; go over tests
3. Finish Current Connections Summative Assessment

Wednesday (March 18) 
1. CNN Student News (1st hour only - internet not working 6th hour)
2. Political Cartoon Analysis (1st hour only - network & internet not working 6th hour)
3. Quiz - Imperialism Document Analysis

Thursday (March 19) 
1. Go over imperialism quiz
2. In class, do quiz corrections for documents

Friday (March 20)
1. Complete outline for paper DUE: Monday
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MARCH 23 - 24, 2015
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Monday (March 23)
1. CNN Student News
2. Review writing introductions, reason paragraphs & conclusion
3. Write out intro, one reason paragraph & conclusion paragraph Due: Tues

Tuesday (March 24)
1. CNN Student News
2. Proof-read & improve paper together as a class - staple quiz, documents, outline & any extra paper (if you have this) together & TURN IN


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Thursday, February 12, 2015

UNIT: Progressive Reforms (Feb.12-20, 2015)

This is our unit plan.  Under the unit plan is a brief outline of what we do in class each day.
IF YOU ARE ABSENT be sure to check BOTH!!
UNIT: Progressive Reforms

For links to the assignments/readings/notes below, SELECT HERE!!!!
Learning Targets for the Unit:
I CAN…identify who Progressives were, what problems they solved and how they solved those problems.
I CAN...identify the impact Progressive accomplishments have on society today.
I CAN...organize historical information and use it to draw conclusions about American social, economic, and political systems.
Essential Question(s) for the Unit:
Who & how should we solve societies problems?
COLOR KEY:   DOCUMENT/WEBSITE LINK    SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT    TURNED IN/POINTS TAKEN    DUE DATE
Date
Assignment/Activity
Description/Directions
(select above for unit folder with assignments)
Due Date
2/12 Review Industrial Era Problems1. Brainstorm & review the problems of the Industrial Era that needed to be solved
2. Organize the problems into a few main categories
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2/12-2/13Progressive Reforms Chart #1-151. Go over "how-to" for "Progressive Reforms Chart"
2. Review political, social & economic 
3. Do a question on the assignment together
4. Work time on the chart		Chart #1-15 Due on MON. 2/16
2/16
2/19		Differing Views on How to Solve Societies Problems1. Go to learner.org video (select here)
(As you watch the video clips, note the differing ways people wanted to solve some of societies problems)
-MANAGING NATURAL RESOURCES: Watch from 6:00-9:00 & complete #8 & 9 on the chart
-WOMEN: Watch from 9:00-11:50 & complete #18
-LACK OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Watch from 11:50-18:50 & complete #21-23
-RACISM: Watch from 18:50-22:40 and complete #34 & 35		-----
2/16-2/17
2/18		Progressive Reforms Chart #16-401. Small group research & share solution for your groups assigned category
-On poster include: large title, large charts & photos (given to you by Mrs.K), visual to show the SOLUTIONS (not problems) - be sure to organize & polish up the chart to be used to present to the class		WED. 2/18
2/18Test ReviewWatch the Crash Course review video to help prepare you for the test.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT REVIEW:
PROGRESSIVES
WHO- who were progressives, who were they trying to help?
WHEN - time period/era/years?
WHERE - what areas of the country were most of their efforts focused?
WHAT - did they want to do (END RESULT)?
WHY - did changes need to be made (PROBLEMS)?
HOW - did they want to solve the problems (SOLUTIONS CHART)?
SIGNIFICANCE - how did these reforms change America (and still impact us today?)

2/19Summative AssessmentProgressive Reforms Chart may be used to complete the assessment.











































Daily Activities
Most activities/assignments listed here are explained & detailed in the chart above.
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FEBRUARY 12 -13 2015
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Thursday (Feb.12) 
1. CNN Student News
2. Go over Immigration & Political Corruption short answer test
3. Review all the problems of the industrial era
4. Go over "how-to" complete the Progressive Reforms chart
5. Start work on the chart (DUE: Mon)

Friday (Feb.13)
1. CNN Student News
2. Student Survey - SELECT HERE to take the anonymous survey
3. Work time on Progressive Reforms chart  

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FEBRUARY  16 - 20 2015
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Monday (Feb. 16)
1. Check #1o-15 for completion
2. Conservation/Preservation & Women video clips
3. Small group - do assigned reforms

Tuesday (Feb. 17)
1. CNN Student News
2. Finish up small group work & posters

Wednesday (Feb. 18) 
1. Present reforms to the class

Thursday (Feb. 19) 
1. CNN Student News
2. Social Services & Racism video clips
3. Brief Test Review

Friday (Feb. 20)
1.  Summative Assessment
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