Thursday, January 31, 2008

Today in History: The United States launched its first satellite, Explorer I, on January 31, 1958.


AP US History: Thursday

• Assignment Due: none.
• In Class: Students will work in groups to review Chapters 18-19.
• Objectives include: Can students explain urbanization and the lure of the city? Can students describe city problems and machine politics? Can students describe national politics and influence on corporate power? Can students describe proponents and opponents of the new order, e.g., Social Darwinism and Social Gospel?
• Homework: Cornell Notes pages 583-593.

AP Government: Thursday

• Assignment Due: Cornell Notes pages 79-88.
  In Class: Discuss political culture.
• Objectives include: Can students explain how political beliefs are formed, how they evolve, and the processes by which they are transmitted? Can students explain why U.S. citizens hold certain beliefs about politics, and how families, schools, and the media act to perpetuate or change these beliefs? Can students describe ways in which political culture affects and informs political participation?
• Homework: Cornell Notes over pages 88-100.

Today in History: Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882. He is the only president to be elected to four terms. He was our thirty-second president.

AP US History: Wednesday

• Assignment Due: pages 567-580.
• In Class: Discuss pages 567-580 and create a "rap." Objectives include: Can students explain urbanization and the lure of the city? Can students describe city problems and machine politics? Can students describe national politics and influence on corporate power? Can students describe proponents and opponents of the new order, e.g., Social Darwinism and Social Gospel?
• Homework: review Cornell Notes.

AP Government:

• Assignment Due: none.
• In Class: Group review of Chapters 1-3.
• Homework: Cornell Notes over pages 79-88.
  

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Today in History: Our twenty-fifth president, William McKinley, was born on January 29, 1843, in Niles, Ohio. He was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz. He was one of our most-loved presidents.

AP US History:

• Assignment Due: Cornell Notes for pages 558-567.
• In class: Discuss pages 558-567, including Social and Cultural Change. Objectives include: Can students explain urbanization and the lure of the city? Can students describe city problems and machine politics? Can students describe national politics and influence of corporate power? Can students describe proponents and opponents of the new order, e.g., Social Darwinism and Social Gospel?
• Homework: pages 567-580.

AP Government:

• Assignment Due: Cornell Notes, pages 59-76.
• In class: Discuss pages 59-76 and Federalism. Objectives include: Can students explain the theoretical and practical features of federalism?
• Homework: study notes.

January 28 - February 1

Today in History: South Carolina and six other states seceded from the United States on January 28, 1861. They called themselves the Confederate States of America and named Jefferson Davis their leader.

AP US History:

• Monday -- Assignment Due: Cornell Notes, pages 549-558. In class: Students will view "The Homestead Strike." Objectives include: Can students explain urbanization and the lure of the city? Can students describe city problems and machine politics? Homework: Cornell Notes, pages 558-567.
• Tuesday: Discuss pages 558-567, homework pages 567-580.
• Wednesday: Discuss pages 567-580, no homework.
• Thursday: In class jigsaw review over Chapters 18-19. Homework includes Cornell Notes over pages 583-593.
• Friday: Discuss pages 583-593, homework pages 593-601.

AP Government:

• Monday -- Assignment Due: Cornell Notes, pages 49-59. In class: Discuss pages 49-59 and Federalism. Objectives include: Can students explain the theoretical and practical features of federalism? Homework: Cornell Notes, pages 59-76.
  Tuesday: Discuss pages 59-76, no homework.
  Wednesday: In class jigsaw review over Chapters 1-3, homework pages 79-88.
  Thursday: Discuss pages 79-88, homework pages 88-100.
  Friday: Discuss pages 88-100, homework pages 103-118.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Today in History: John Sutter found gold in Sacramento Valley, California, on January 24, 1848.

AP US History: Students should come prepared to class having read and completed Cornell Notes for pages 527-537. We will discuss key concepts, ideas, and significance. Students do not have homework tonight. Objectives include: Can students discuss corporate consolidation of industry, including Carnegie, Morgan, and Rockefeller?

AP Government: Students should come prepared to class having read and completed Cornell Notes for pages 17-27. Students will discuss key concepts, ideas, significance, and current events. No homework tonight. Objectives include: Can students explain the considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the Constitution?

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Today in History: John Hancock was born January 23, 1737. He was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence.

AP US History: Students should come prepared to class having read and completed Cornell Notes for pages 519-527. We will discuss key concepts, ideas, and significance. For homework, students should read and complete Cornell Notes for pages 527-537. Objectives include: Can students describe the expansion and development of western railroads? Can students discuss issues of gender, race, and ethnicity in the far West?

AP Government: Students should come prepared to class having read and completed Cornell Notes for pages 3-17. If students were unable to obtain an AP Government textbook, they will have an opportunity to complete the assignment in class. Students who completed the assignment, will discuss key concepts, ideas, significance, and current events. For homework, students should read and complete Cornell Notes for pages 17-27. Objectives include: Can students explain what is meant by political power in relation to authority, legitimacy, and democracy? Can students describe majoritarian and elitist politics?

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Today in History: A Vietnam War peace agreement was signed on January 22, 1973. It called for a cease-fire throughout North and South Vietnam.

In AP US History: We will discuss an overview of the semester and the Cornell note-taking strategy. Homework: Read Pages 519-527 and complete notes and discussion questions. Objectives include: Can students will reflect on strengths and areas for improvement from the first semester? Can students use Cornell note-taking strategy this semester?

• Wednesday: Due - Notes and Discussion Questions for pages 519-527.
• Thursday: Due - Notes and Discussion Questions for pages 527-537.
• Friday: Due - Notes and Discussion Questions for pages 537-545.

In AP Government: We will discuss an overview of the semester and the Cornell note-taking strategy. Homework: Read Pages 3-14 and complete notes and discussion questions. Objectives include: Can students plan a course of action for this semester? Can students use Cornell note-taking strategy this semester?

• Wednesday: Due - Notes and Discussion Questions for pages 3-14.
  Thursday: Due - Notes and Discussion Questions for pages 17-27.
  Friday: Due - Notes and Discussion Questions for pages 28-46.

January 4, 2008

Today in History: Louis Braille, inventor of the Braille alphabet system for the blind, was born on January 4, 1809. A sign on the door of his house reads, "He opened the doors of knowledge to all those who cannot see."

• AP US History: Complete the discussion over Chapter 16, pp. 470-487. Objectives include: Can students describe the Compromise of 1877? Can students explain the impact of Reconstruction?
• AP Government: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In preparation for a mock-Congress, students will view Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

January 3, 2008

Today in History: Lucretia Coffin Mott, a women's rights advocate, was born on January 3, 1793.

• AP US History: Chapter 16, pp. 470-487. Objectives include: Can students describe southern state governments: aspirations, achievements, and failures? Can students explain reconfiguration of southern agriculture: sharecropping and crop-lien system?
• AP Government: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In preparation for a mock-Congress, students will view Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

January 2-4, 2008: Welcome Back!

Today in History: January 2, 1882: John D. Rockefeller forms the Standard Oil Trust, the first sanctioned monopoly in America.

AP US History:

• Wednesday: Chapter 16, pp. 455-470. Objectives include: Can students explain Presidential and Radical Reconstruction? Can students describe southern state governments: aspirations, achievements, and failures? Can students explain reconfiguration of southern agriculture: sharecropping and crop-lien system?
• Thursday: Chapter 16, pp. 470-487.
• Friday: Chapter 17, pp. 489-505.

AP Government:

• Wednesday: Group Public Policy Project. Objectives include: Can students present a current public policy issue?
• Thursday: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
• Friday: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.