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
2/23	Intro to Imperialism	1. 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:	-----
2/23 2/24 2/25	Spanish American War	1. 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 Imperialism	1. 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 Diplomacy	1. 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
3/5	Simulation	1. 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
3/6	TEST	1. Mapping, multiple choice, short answer & political cartoon interpretation - you can use ALL class assignments on the test	N/A
3/16 - 3/17	Current Connections Summative	1. In class complete the "current connections" assessment (comparing current foreign policy with imperialistic age foreign policy)	N/A
3/18	IMPERIALISM ESSAY	1. 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

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 Problems	1. Brainstorm & review the problems of the Industrial Era that needed to be solved 2. Organize the problems into a few main categories	-----
2/12-2/13	Progressive Reforms Chart #1-15	1. 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 Problems	1. 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 #16-40	1. 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
2/18	Test Review	Watch 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?)
2/19	Summative Assessment	Progressive 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

UNIT: Immigration, Political Corruption & Problems (Jan.26-Feb.11, 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: Immigration, Political Corruption & Problems
	For links to the assignments/readings/notes below, SELECT HERE!!!!
Learning Targets for the Unit: I CAN…explain the struggles immigrants faced and caused in Industrial America. I CAN...analyze the impact of Industrial immigration on American society. I CAN...explain political machines and the short & long term impact they had on America. I CAN...analyze how Orphan Trains were a reflection of American society. Essential Question(s) for the Unit: How has immigration changed the face of the U.S.? Did the benefits of industrialization out-way the costs? How should we view something positive that was created by someone/thing unethical? How effective (long-term) were Progressive Reforms?
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
1/26	"The New Immigrants" Reading Guide	1. Read Chapter 7 Section 1 (out of the blue textbook OR use the online option (see "Textbook" tab above for the link) and complete "The New Immigrants" Reading Guide 2. "Correct & Learn" in small groups - go over the questions & answers and check them; if answers don't match, figure out which is correct together; if you still are not sure, ask Mrs.K	Mon.  1/27
1/28-	Crash Course Review: Growth, Cities & Immigration	Select here for link to the You Tube Crash Course review video	--
1/28 - 1/29	Problems Caused by Industrialization & Rapid Urbanization	1. Wed(28th) = photo analysis (4-square technique) & introduce muckraker photos (powerpoint slides) 2. Thurs(29th) -You must log into VMWare if you haven't already -SELECT HERE for powerpoint -Be sure to resize the speaker notes at the bottom so you can read them but still see the photos on the slide -Complete the "Problems Caused by Industrialization & Rapid Urbanization" worksheet (STEP 2 in instructions first!!) -You are taking notes into the correct boxes on your worksheet -WHEN YOU FINISH - Complete Part 1 in the instructions	Fri. 1/30
1/30 - 2/2	Boss Tweed & Political Cartoons (Local Level Political Corruption)	1. Look over and discuss three Boss Tweed political cartoons 2. Boss Tweed documentary & notes worksheet 3. Small group discussion about video worksheet
2/3	Political Corruption at the Federal Level	1. Political Corruption at the Federal Level worksheet (use the blue book (or textbook link) to complete)	Wed. 2/4
2/3	Summative Quiz Review	1. Put the "packet" together as listed on the study guide 2. Go through the "Study Guide" (on the back of the worksheet above) and circle/highlight where the answers are found - the packet can be used on the quiz	Wed. 2/4
2/4 - 2/5	TEST	1. Immigration & Political Corruption Summative Quiz -SELECT HERE for link to multiple choice portion of the test (you can use your packet on the test) -when complete, pick up the short answer part of the test and complete that - turn in both your test AND packet for the unit
2/5 - 2/11	Orphan Trains	1. When done with QUIZ (above), read the Orphan Train summary & timeline 2. Orphan Train documentary & (who, what, when, where, why, how & significance) notes 3. Summative Assessment - questions about the video connected to the time period

Daily Activities

Most activities/assignments listed here are explained & detailed in the chart above.

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JANUARY 26-30, 2015

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Monday (Jan. 26)

1. CNN Student News
2. Overview of Progressive Era
3. Work time on "New Immigrants" reading guide

Tuesday (Jan. 27)

1. CNN Student News
2. Small group correct & discuss "New Immigrants" worksheet

Wednesday (Jan. 28) 

1. Crash Course History - Immigrants
2. 4-square technique for photo analysis
3. Start muckraker slides

Thursday (Jan. 29) 

1. Work on "Problems Caused by Industrialization & Rapid Urbanization" worksheet (start with Part 2, then move to Part 1.  (Instructions are on the chart above for THURS(29th)

Friday (Jan. 30)

1. Political Cartoon discussion as a class
2. Boss Tweed documentary & notes worksheet

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February 2 - 6 2015

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Monday (Feb.2)

1. CNN Student News
2. Finish Boss Tweed documentary & notes worksheet
3. Small group discussion of worksheet notes

Tuesday (Feb.3)

1. Complete "Political Corruption at the Federal Level" worksheet
2. Put packet together (instructions on the study guide)
3. Complete study guide OR go through packet and circle/highlight where you find the answers to the study guide
4. TEST TOMORROW!!!

Wednesday (Feb.4) 

1. IMMIGRATION & POLITICAL CORRUPTION SUMMATIVE QUIZ - take the multiple choice on the computer and short answer on paper.  Turn in your short answer AND your packet when done.

Thursday (Feb.5) 

1. Finish quiz (above)
2. Go over registration information (6th hour)
2. Read "Orphan Trains" overview & timeline

Friday (Feb.6)

NO SCHOOL for students!!

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February 9 - 11 2015

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Monday (Feb.9)

1. CNN Student News
2. Finish up test (6th hour)
3. Go over registration information (1st hour)
4. Start Orphan Trains documentary & worksheet

Tuesday (Feb.10)

1. Finish documentary & worksheet
2. Summative Assessment - questions about Orphan Trains

Wednesday (Feb.11)

1. Summative Assessment - questions about Orphan Train
2. Go over tests