HW Assignments 1/2-1/23/17

Hello, All.

Here are the links to your HW assignments for the next three weeks, starting 1/2/17.

Week of 1/2 
Week of 1/9
Week of 1/16 

Information regarding assessments, and other classwork will be posted as they are completed.  

APUSH HW Week of 1/16/17

Here are your assignments for the week of 1/16/17.   Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are responsible for handing in your work on time.   Late assignments, with the exception of a legally excused absence from school, will not be accepted.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Watch the two videos below. 

  

2. Complete the worksheet  that accompanies the videos.  

3. CLICK HERE FOR CHAPTER 19 of the AMSCO APUSH Textbook.  Read, and annotate, pp. 385-88 CLICK HERE FOR THE GRAP Packet.  Complete the section entitled, "The Growth of Discontent."     

TUESDAY NIGHT. 

1. CLICK HERE for the link to The American Pageant Ch. 23.  Using the chapter to help you, identify the key terms, and "people to know" on p.  563.  Bring the terms/people to know with you to class, on Wednesday.  

2.  CLICK HERE FOR CHAPTER 19 of the AMSCO APUSH Textbook.  Read, and annotate the rest of the chapter.   CLICK HERE FOR THE GRAP Packet.   Complete the rest of the GRAP packet (DUE THURSDAY).  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Finish the GRAP packet for THURSDAY.  

THURSDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT: DUE MONDAY 1/23 

1.  Watch and Take Notes: Here's a slideshow to help

2.  Read Chapter 17 of the AMSCO text. 

3.  Complete the Chapter 17 GRAP

***LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO HELP YOU? CLICK HERE*** 

APUSH HW Week of 1/9/17

Here are your assignments for the week of 1/9/17.   Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are responsible for handing in your work on time.   Late assignments, with the exception of a legally excused absence from school, will not be accepted.

MONDAY 1/9/16:
1.  Watch and take notes on the following video.  Here is the slideshow to help you take notes.  Please bring your HANDWRITTEN notes with you to class, for TUESDAY's lesson! 

2.  CLICK HERE FOR CHAPTER 18 of the AMSCO APUSH Textbook.  Read, and annotate, pp. 360-364.  

3.  CLICK HERE FOR THE GRAP Packet.  Complete the introduction, and parts 1, and 2 of the GRAP (pp 1-3).  ***If you'd like a copy of the GRAP in a WORD format, click here***

Tuesday Night: 

1.  CLICK HERE for Chapter 25 of The American Pageant.   Using the chapter, identify the key terms, and people on p. 632.   Please bring these to class with you on Wednesday.  

2.  Read, and annotate pp. 365-367 in the AMSCO book.  Complete section 3 of the GRAP (page 3)

Wednesday Night: 

1.  Read, and annotate pp. 367-73 of the AMSCO text

2.  Complete sections 4 and 5 of the GRAP.  

Thursday: Finish the GRAP for FRIDAY

Friday Night: Due Tuesday 1/17/17

 Watch and take notes on the following video.  Here is the slideshow to help you take notes.  Please bring your HANDWRITTEN notes with you to class, for MONDAY's lesson! 

2.  CLICK HERE FOR CHAPTER 19 of the AMSCO APUSH Textbook.  Read, and annotate, pp. 380-385

3.  CLICK HERE FOR THE GRAP Packet.  Complete the introduction, and part 1 of the GRAP ("Politics of the Gilded Age,"), as well as "Going Deeper, the Gold Standard," and "Textbook/Internet Research Break."   CLICK HERE for the link to The American Pageant Ch. 23 to help you with the "Textbook/Internet Research Break."   

Reconstruction DBQ - Performance Assessment

1.  CLICK HERE for the Reconstruction DBQ
2.  You have the entire period to complete the task, in the essay booklet.  Your task is as follows...

1. Answer all of the DBQ questions.  Please answer in complete sentences, and indicate which document is which.  
2. Complete an essay based on the essay prompt. 

***REVISIONS***
If you'd like to revise your essay over the break, feel free to do so!

Here's a PPT to help guide you.  CLICK HERE for a brief tutorial

Check out this short explanation on writing an effective introduction.

Today's Lesson 12/14/16 - Plans for Reconstruction

Hello, APUSH'ers.  Here is your mission for today.  You may use your class notes, your AMSCO text to help you, as well as any other resources at your disposal.

1. CLICK HERE for the Document packet which you will be reviewing today. 
2. Based on the number you were given, you will be assigned a particular character

• All 1's - Northerners
• All 2's - Former Confederates 
• All 3's - Formerly enslaved African-Americans 

3.  Carefully, review the Reconstruction plans discussed in each document.  Please answer the scaffolding questions in the classwork section of your binder.  

4.  Copy and complete the chart on page 9 of the DBQ packet, providing a brief summary of each of the plans for Reconstruction.  Please answer the folllow-up question at the bottom of the chart, in which you will be evaluating which of the Reconstruction plans is best for your character.  

5. When you have finished steps 1-4, please complete the "They Say, I Say" exercise on p. 9 of the packet.  

You are expected to complete this assignment in 25 minutes.  Good Luck! 

Today's Lesson 12/13/16 - The Legacy of the Civil War

Hello, All.

Here is your assignment for today, 12/13/16.  

1.  Carefully review the enclosed DOCUMENT PACKET.  Please answer all of the scaffolding questions that accompany each document, in the classwork section of your notebook.   You will have a 25 minute time cap on this part of the assignment.

2. Once you have completed the document packet, using the documents, as well as your knowledge of US History, construct a brief composition in which you answer the following question:

• Should Southern states be allowed to fly the Confederate flag, today?  

In constructing your answer, and backing up your claim, please make sure you: 

• included varied kinds of evidence such as facts, quotations, examples, and definitions. 
• analyzed or explained the reasons and evidence, showing how they fit with your claim(s) and built your argument
• wrote about another possible position or positions—a different claim or claims about this subject—and explained why the evidence for your position outweighed the counterclaim(s).

Good Luck! 

HW Week of 12/12/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/12/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

MONDAY NIGHT: 

WATCH and Take Notes  

Here is the slideshow to help you.  

2.  READ, and ANNOTATE pp. 291-94 in the AMSCO TEXT

3. Complete the first THREE PAGES of the Ch. 15 GRAP

TUESDAY NIGHT: 

1. Read pp. 295-300 in the AMSCO text 

2. Complete pp. 3-6 of the GRAP

***LIVE MIDTERM REVIEW SESSION*** CLICK HERE for a live hangout at 7pm.   Tom Richey is no joke!  This dude knows history.  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

Complete the remainder of the Chapter 15 GRAP. 

THURSDAY:
Begin Reviewing for your MID-TERM EXAM

FRIDAY: 

Continue reviewing for your MID-TERM (12/21-12/23). 

Here's a MASSIVE slideshow to help you.  

Today's Classwork 12/8/16

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Here are your assignments for today.  

1.  If you and your team-mates haven't finished the Station Assignment.  Please finish that, TODAY.   Ideally, BEOP.  You must also do the following.  

1. Share your group's file with me, via google docs, using my email address, michael.tesler@wjps.org. 

2.  One person in the group will print ONE copy of the file, and give it to me, tomorrow.  Please make sure that all team members' names are on the file.  

IF YOUR TEAM IS DONE WITH THE STATION ASSIGNMENT.  

1.  Complete the DBQ, "What Caused Secession?" 

2.  Please hand-write your answers, and turn it in,  BEOP.  

3.  If you're feeling SPICY and want EXTRA CREDIT, complete a FIVE PARAGRAPH essay, that discusses, what caused secession.  

Mr. Betts - The Complete Playlist

You asked for it...Here it is!  The COMPLETE playlist of Mr. Betts' videos!  Awesome way to review for exams!

Causes of the Civil War Station Assignment

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Below, you will find a link to a folder, containing the material you need for the station assignment.

CLICK HERE for the link.  Please add the folder to the contents of your Google Drive.

Please note the people that are in your group.

Please make a copy of the station assignment worksheet.  Add your group name to the title.

As a group, collaborate on the causes of the CW.  Use all of the resources at your disposal, as well as your class notes, HW, etc.

Good Luck!

HW Assignments Week of 12/5/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/5/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

PLEASE PACE YOURSELF!!! Do not wait until the last minute to complete assignments.  Also, do not try to cram everything in, so you won't have anything to do the rest of the week.  Reading, and annotating 4 pages per night will be more than adequate.

MONDAY NIGHT:

1. Watch and Take Notes on the following videos.  Notes are handwritten, and must be handed in, with your GRAP.   Here is a link to the notes for the first video. 

Here is a slideshow for the second video.

2. Complete the first two pages of the Chapter 14 GRAP
3. Continue working on the Civil War Station Assignment.   Here's a link to an awesome presentation, by Emily C., our teaching assistant.  

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Print out a copy of the Civil War Station Assignment (HAND IN WEDNESDAY!) 
2.  Read pp.  271-276 of the AMSCO Text (DON'T FORGET TO ANNOTATE!)  
3.  Complete pp. 3 and 4 of the GRAP.  

WEDNESDAY NIGHT.  
1.  Read pp. 277-282 of the Amsco Text.  
2.  Complete the remainder of the Chapter 14 GRAP for FRIDAY.

THURSDAY NIGHT:  
1. Finish the GRAP for Chapter 14.  
2. Complete the Planning Page for your Thematic Essay on the Civil War.   You will write the essay in class on Friday.  

FRIDAY: 
Watch the video, "America The Story of US: Civil War" 

Take notes on the video.  Complete the attached study guide.   You must turn in the notes as well as the study guide.
America - The Story of the US Ep 4 Civil War by DemonPreyer1

MIDTERM ASSESSMENT IN CLASS 12/21-12/23.   START STUDYING NOW!!! HERE IS YOUR STUDY GUIDE.  

Today's Classwork 11/28/16

Taking full advantage of the fact that you are in the PubLab...

1.  ONE QUESTION QUIZ.  Copy the question into your test prep section.  If you got it wrong, copy the reason for the correct answer.  (2 minutes)

2.  Visual Analysis.  Carefully examine the picture, then answer...  (4 minutes)
What's going on?
What do you see that makes you say that?
What more can we find?
***write this down in your classwork section***

3. Take notes on slides 1-8 of the presentation below.  (10 minutes)



4.  CLICK HERE.  Using the information contained in the documents, your notes, Chapter 12 of the Amsco book, your GRAP (if you have it), and your knowledge of US History, complete the questions that follow ("Questions to Think About").  Please complete these in your classwork section, and turn them in, BEOP (by the end of the period).   (25 minutes)

5.  Exit Slip:  Based on what you've read, and what you've studied...What is your reaction to the concept of "Manifest Destiny?"  Was the US justified in following this policy?  Explain.  You may leave your answer in the comments section, or you can include it with your work above.   (4 minutes)

HW Assignments Week of 11/28/16

Hello, APUSH'ers! 

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/28/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

PLEASE PACE YOURSELF!!! Do not wait until the last minute to complete assignments.  Also, do not try to cram everything in, so you won't have anything to do the rest of the week.  Reading, and annotating 4 pages per night will be more than adequate.  

MONDAY NIGHT:  Complete the Chapter 12 GRAP for TUESDAY.   

TUESDAY:  DUE FRIDAY 12/2/16

Watch and Take Notes on the TWO VIDEOS below.  

  

Here is a link to the slideshow that accompanies the first video.  

Here is a link to the video that accompanies the second video. 

2.  READ and ANNOTATE pp. 247-251 of the AMSCO TEXT

3.  Complete pp. 1-4 of the Ch. 13 GRAP

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

1. R/A pp. 252-256 

2. Complete p. 5 of the GRAP

THURSDAY: 

1. R/A pp. 256-60. 

2. Complete the rest of the GRAP 
3. Make sure that you have included your notes, and annotations from the AMSCO text. 

FRIDAY: Finish the WEBQUEST (Manifest Destiny).   Read, and annotate pp. 268-270 of Chapter 14 (AMSCO) 

HW Assignments Week of 11/21/16

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/21/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

MONDAY 11/21/16: 
1.  Review the video on reform movements.  If you didn't take notes on the video, you should do that, now! 

2. TAKE NOTES on the slideshow below.   Your notes MUST be handwritten.  They MUST be placed in your TEST PREP section.  


TUESDAY: 
Print out, and complete the "Thematic Essay Planning Page."  You must bring the planning page with you to class, on Wednesday, as you write your thematic essay on antebellum reform movements.

WEDNESDAY: DUE TUESDAY 11/29. 
1.  Watch and take notes on the video below.   Here is a slideshow to help you.  These notes will go in your test prep section.  

2.  Watch the video below, and complete the attached worksheet. 

3. Read, and annotate Chapter 12 of the AMSCO TEXT. 

4. Complete the Chapter 12 GRAP. 

REMEMBER!  You must turn in your notes, from the slideshow. 

***EXTRA CREDIT*** After reading Chapter 12 in the AMSCO text, create a notes slideshow (google slides, or PowerPoint) that summarizes the chapter.  CLICK HERE to see the notes from Chapter 9.   Share it with me via email, at michael.tesler@wjps.org.  

Today's Lesson - 11/18/16

Hello, All:

1. Do Now:

CLICK HERE.  Carefully study the picture.  Then, answer the following...

What's going on?
What do you see that makes you say that?
What more can we find out?

2. Please complete the following DBQ BEOP (By the end of the period).

CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK.  

Please answer the questions in the comments section, below.

TAKE HOME EXAM PERIOD 4

CLICK HERE FOR THE EXAM.  

CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER SHEET.

You do not need to print out the exam.  You must complete your work on the answer sheet.

DUE TUESDAY 11/22.  No exceptions.  No excuses.  No kidding.

Election 2016 - What is Your Reaction?

Carefully read the article “Donald Trump Is Elected President in Stunning Repudiation (rejection) of the Establishment." 

After reading the article, please respond to the following questions, by leaving comments on this post.  You can respond to each question, individually, or respond in a paragraph form to all of them.  

— How did you feel when you learned the results? Were you surprised? Excited? Angry?

— What does a Trump victory mean, for you and your community and for America? What effects will a Trump victory have on issues you care about?

In a speech last night, Mr. Trump stated, “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division,”  “It is time for us to come together as one united people. It’s time.”

Do you feel the country will come together as one united people after this divisive election? What can Mr. Trump do to heal the “wounds of division”? What can our government leaders do? What can we do?

— What has Election 2016 taught you about America? Why? What questions has it raised for you?

Once you've finished, please go to the link for your Chapter 16 GRQ assignment.  

Chapter 16 GRQ Assignment

Hello, All:

Please click the link, for directions regarding the Chapter 16 GRQ assignment.  

Here are the Chapter 16 GRQ's

Here's a link to the text.  It's highly recommended, however, that you use a hard copy of the text.

DUE - BEOP THURSDAY

HW Assignments Week of 11/7/16

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/7/16.  Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted

MONDAY NIGHT:  DUE THURSDAY 11/10/16
REVIEW the video below.  



REVIEW CHAPTER 9 of the AMSCO Text. 
COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 9 GRAP 

Here's a slideshow, composed by Mr. Tesler, just for you! 
THURSDAY NIGHT: Due TUESDAY 11/15/16
1.  Watch the Following Videos.  







Complete the following video worksheet (it corresponds to the CC video, but the American Pag. video will help as well) 

Read Chapter 10 in the AMSCO book.  
Complete the Chapter 10 GRAP 

Era of Good Feelings (EOGF) DBQ Assignment

What is up, APUSH'ers:

Here is your assignment for November 3rd, 2016.

1.  If your team has not finished your GRQ's, you must finish them BEOP, today.

2.  If you are finished with the GRQ's, move on to the "Era of Good Feelings" DBQ.  You will be working in very similar fashion to the way you completed the GRQ's.

***HERE IS A LINK TO THE DIRECTIONS*** Please read them carefully
***HERE IS A LINK TO THE FOLDER CONTAINING ALL OF THE  MATERIALS***

REMEMBER!
1.  Add the folder to your Google Drive. 
2.  Create a copy of the question sheet with your team name in the title; i.e. "Alpha Group - Era of Good Feelings DBQ" 
3.  EACH PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR WORK, AS WELL AS THE SUCCESS OF THE TEAM.  

GOOD LUCK!!! 

Chapter 12 GRQ Assignment

CLICK HERE for the directions for the GRQ Assignment.

Please remember to create a Google Doc of your GRQ's, using your group name in the heading.  For example, if you're part of the Alpha Group, name your file, "Alpha Group - Chapter 12 GRQ's."

War of 1812 DBQ

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Here is your mission for today.

You will be completing the scaffolding questions, related to a DBQ on the War of 1812.

Based on the documents, and your knowledge of the events of the War of 1812, answer the questions.

Post your answers in the "comments" section below.

Extra Credit:  Write the essay that accompanies the DBQ.

Here you go!!! ALL WORK IS DUE BEOP!

CLICK HERE for the link

HW Assignments Week of 10/31/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/31/16.   Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
Complete the War of 1812 Webquest.   Please make sure that you print a copy of the webquest, as well as the Rubric.  Thanks!

TUESDAY NIGHT:  DUE FRIDAY 11/4/16.  Please complete all parts of the assignment for FRIDAY! 

1. Watch Crash Course #12 - The Market Revolution

2. Complete the Fill-in-The-Blank Worksheet   - Please print a copy of the FIB W/S

3.  Watch the videos below: Please make sure to actually WATCH the videos.  They are a big key in helping you understand the material that's being covered!  

Read Chapter 8 of the AMSCO APUSH Review text. 

Complete the Chapter 8 G.R.A.P. 

PACE YOURSELF!!! Three to four pages a night is way better than trying to take the whole thing on at once.  

FRIDAY:  

WATCH: 

READ Chapter 9 of the AMSCO Text.  
Complete the multiple choice questions on p. 185-187.

Test Correction Sheet

Hello...

Anyone who is interested in completing test corrections, please click on the file below, for an explanation of how to complete them.

You will receive FULL CREDIT for the first 5 corrections.  Any corrections over 5 will be eligible for partial (1/2) credit.

CLICK HERE for the link to the correction sheet. 

George Washington DBQ (In-Class Assignment)

Hello, All.  Here is your assignment for today.

1. Sign in, to your WJPS account.

2.  Carefully review each of the DBQ's.   Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, please answer the questions that follow.  You may use your class notes, GRQ's, and any other resources you may have at your disposal.

3.  Post your answers to the questions, in the "comments" section of this blog post.  Beware:  You can't see anyone else's comments until I approve them, so you can't wait for someone else to finish, and copy theirs.  :-).

4. This is due, BEOP.  If you're feeling "spicy," and want extra credit, complete the essay that accompanies this DBQ (due tomorrow).  This assignment will replace your lowest test grade for the semester.   Here's an outline to help you.

5.  Confused?  Here's a screencast to help you!   Want to open the DBQ in another tab?  CLICK HERE

APUSH HW Week of 10/24/16

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/24/16.   Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

Need help with your homework?  CLICK HERE for a quick tutorial on the week's assignments. 

MONDAY NIGHT:  DUE 10/27.  PACE YOURSELF!!! Read about 4 pages a night in the AMSCO book!  

CLICK HERE for a link to Chapter 7 (AMSCO) text. 
CLICK HERE for a link to the Chapter 7 GRAP

1.  Watch the video on Thomas Jefferson

 

2.  Complete the attached worksheet, that corresponds to the video. 

• Want some help with the Crash Course Video?  Click on the link for a TRANSCRIPT OF THE SHOW!!! 

3.  Take notes on slides 59-64 of the review slideshow 

4.  Read pp. 130-142 (Chapter 7).  Complete the Chapter 7 GRAP.  

***PLEASE PRINT OUT THE HW RUBRIC***

THURSDAY: 

CLICK HERE for a link to the War of 1812 WebQuest.  

Add the folder to your Google Drive.  

Make a Copy of the Worksheet, and add that to your Google Drive.  Change the name of the file to "Your Name - War of 1812 Webquest." 

Using the slideshow, as well as the videos listed on the worksheet, complete the webquest.

DUE DATE:  TUESDAY 11/1/16. 

THT and American Pageant Chapter 10/GRQ's

HERE IS A LINK FOR THE TAKE-HOME TEST.  

CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE ANSWER SHEET 

YOU MUST PRINT OUT THE ANSWER SHEET.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PRINT THE TEST!  

Here's where it gets spicy!  

CLICK HERE for a link to Chapter 10 of The American Pageant. 
CLICK HERE for the GRQ's 
CLICK HERE for a slideshow outlining Ch. 10.  

Here's a video on Chapter 10 

YOU and YOUR GROUP will create GOOGLE DOC where you will all submit your answers. YOU will CHOOSE ONE PERSON, to email me (michael.tesler@wjps.org), with your google doc.  Each person should put their name next to the questions they completed.  ALL QUESTIONS must be completed.  It would be a REALLY, REALLY good idea to copy/paste the questions to your google doc.  

HW Assignments week of 10/17

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/17.  Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time.  Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.

MONDAY NIGHT: DUE 10/18.  
Complete the "Critical Period VideoQuest."

TUESDAY NIGHT: Due 10/21 (Friday). 
1. Complete reading Chapter 6 of the AMSCO text.  It is not necessary to print the text.
2. Take notes on slides 48-57 of the presentation below.



3.  Complete the remainder of the Chapter 6 GRAP.
4.  Please include the HW RUBRIC with your assignment.  MAKE SURE YOUR WORK IS STAPLED!!!

FRIDAY NIGHT:  Complete the Period 3 TAKE-HOME TEST.  The answer sheet, and exam will be released FRIDAY.   The take-home test is due on MONDAY 10/24.  Please complete your answers on the answer sheet.  It is not necessary to print the exam.

HW Assignments Week of 10/10/16

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/10/16

TUESDAY NIGHT:  Due 10/14/16 
1. Watch the following video: 



2. Copy the notes (handwritten) on slides 32-47 on the slideshow below.  Notes must be complete, and written in your neatest handwriting!  




3. Watch the following video, and complete the accompanying worksheet. 



CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE WORKSHEET.  Please print the worksheet, and answer the questions.  

4.  Please read Chapter 6 of the AMSCO APUSH REVIEW BOOK, pp. 103-109.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PRINT OUT THE CHAPTER!!! 

5. COMPLETE pp. 1-4 of the GRAP (sections 1-4).  Please print out the packet.

6.  Please staple all of your materials together, and attach the following rubric.  

FRIDAY: DUE TUESDAY 10/18.
CLICK HERE FOR THE "CRITICAL PERIOD" VIDEO WEB QUEST.   READ THE DIRECTIONS, CAREFULLY!!!  Using the videos, readings, slideshow, and your knowledge of US History, complete the video quest.   Please print out the worksheet(s), and the rubric.  Please make sure that your work is stapled together, and the rubric is attached.  

***Having trouble accessing the files?  CLICK HERE***

Extra Credit:  Read We The People Chapter 11, and complete the "Lesson Review" questions on p. 100 (1-6).  

APUSH EXTRA CREDIT #2

CLICK HERE for a link to a DBQ on the Boston Massacre.   You do not have to print the documents, but it is strongly suggested.

You must complete all of the document-based questions.  Based on the documents, as well as your knowledge of Social Studies, you will write an essay that...
1. Examines and discusses the causes of the Boston Massacre
2. Evaluates whether the incident was really a "massacre"


Here's a video to help you with the assignment.  It's due 10/14/16
Story Behind the Boston Massacre from Mike Tesler on Vimeo.

HW Week of 10/3/16

Hello, All:

Here is your HW assignments for the week of 10/3/16.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Review the video on The American Revolution.  CLICK HERE for the LINK
2. Read pp. 141-144 of The American Pageant
3. Complete Guided Reading Questions 1-3 
***Shout out to Mr. Hengsterman from Ballston Spa HS for putting together these GRQ's!!!***

Not sure how to do a GRQ?  Watch the tutorial below!

THURSDAY NIGHT: 
1. Read pp. 144-148
2. Complete Guided Reading Questions 4-6

FRIDAY: 
1. Read pp. 148-152
2. Complete GRQ's 7-9

COMPLETE THE REST OF THE CHAPTER, and the GRQ's over the Weekend.  The entire set of GRQ's is due on TUESDAY October 11th.  

Declaration of Independence Lecture

HW Week of 9/26/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/26/2016. Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning. Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period. Other assignments may take a little longer. You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.

MONDAY: 
WATCH:
 
If you'd like to take notes as you're watching the video, here is a Slideshow to help you take notes. 

Please take notes on slides 3-24 of the presentation below.


For Extra Credit...Watch "America The Story of Us: Revolution (CLICK HERE for the link)," and complete the worksheet (CLICK HERE).  You must do the HW, in order to get credit for the extra credit.

TUESDAY NIGHT:
Read pp. 85-88 in the AMSCO APUSH REVIEW BOOK. 

Complete pp. 1-3 of the Guided Reading Analysis Packet (GRAP)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
Reading: pp. 88-91 of the AMSCO Review Book. 
Complete: p. 4 of the GRAP

THURSDAY NIGHT: 
Reading: pp. 92-95 
Complete: pp. 5-6 of the GRAP
***YOU WILL HAND IN THE GRAP on FRIDAY SEPT 30TH***

FRIDAY:
1. Complete the KEY TERMS on p. 96 of the Review Book. 
2. Complete the MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON pp. 97-99.  
***DUE 10/5***

Extra Credit Assignment - If you would like to complete the "Road to Revolution VideoQuest," you will receive EXTRA CREDIT.   I will grade the assignment, and I will use it to replace your lowest test grade.   Here is a link to the assignment.  

APUSH Extra Credit - "The Road to Revolution"

DUE 10/5 (Wednesday) 
This assignment will count as a test. It will  be used in place of your LOWEST test grade for the semester.  

1. Start HERE, by carefully reading the directions.  

2. CLICK HERE for the worksheet.  You will click on the links for each video, and answer the questions, THOROUGHLY!!! 

Here is a link to the files you will need to complete the video quest. 

Here is a link to the rubric.  You must print the rubric, and attach it to your project.  

Here is a link to a tutorial video, to help you with the assignment.

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT TAKE HOME TEST

 CLICK HERE  for the exam.

CLICK HERE for the answer sheet.

You are only responsible for turning in the answer sheet.  The exam is due on Monday, Sept. 19th.

HW Week of 9/19/16

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/19/2016. Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning. Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period. Other assignments may take a little longer. You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.

MONDAY NIGHT 9/19: Due 9/20 
1.  Watch the video, "European Rivalries, and the French and Indian War." 


Please take notes on the presentation below.  


Here is a lecture to assist you with the notes!
TUESDAY:
Read pp. 68-71 of the AMSCO APUSH REVIEW BOOK
Complete the first three pages of the Guided Reading and Analysis Packet (GRAP)

WEDNESDAY: 
Read pp. 72-75 of the review book. 
Complete p. 4, 5, 6 of the GRAP

THURSDAY: 
Read 75-77 of the review book
Complete the rest of the GRAP
You will hand in the entire packet on FRIDAY

FRIDAY: DUE MONDAY 9/26/16 
1. Review Chapter 4 of the AMSCO textbook.  
2. Complete the following identifcations.   Provide relevant facts, dates, and other information about the ID. IMPORTANT: Explain the significance of the ID, and connect it with bigger ideas and events.
1. French & Indian War (causes, nature of war, etc)
2. Albany Plan of Union (Colonial disunity and role of Native Americans)
3. Treaty of Paris of 1763 & End of Salutary Neglect
4. Pontiac's Rebellion & Proclamation of 1763
5. writs of assistance
6. Sugar Act
7. Stamp Act, Stamp Act Congress, Stamp Act Riots
8. virtual representation
9. the Sons of Liberty & Samuel Adams
10. Declaratory Act
11. John Dickinson & Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania
12. nonimportation and nonconsumption agreements
13. Boston Massacre
14. Committees of Correspondence
15. Tea Act of 1773 & Boston Tea Party
16. Coercive Acts, Quebec Act, Intolerable Acts
3.  Complete the Short Answer Questions (SAQ's) on pp. 82-83 of the review book. 

***THIS WILL BE COLLECTED, and will count as a quiz.  If you fail to complete it, you will receive a ZERO***

HW Assignments Week of 9/12/16

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/12/2016.   Please note that your HW assignments will generally be given at the start of the week, on Sunday night, or Monday morning.  Some of the assignments will be due by the next class period.   Other assignments may take a little longer.  You are responsible for printing any worksheets for the assignments.

TUESDAY NIGHT:  DUE WEDNESDAY 9/14/16.  
1.  Watch the video below.  If you'd like to see a slideshow of the information contained, CLICK HERE.    You can also use Chapter 1 of the AMSCO book to help you with the material.


2.  Please take notes on slides 3-7 of the slideshow shown below: 

3.  Based on the information in the video above, as well as your notes, please complete page 1 of the review worksheet.

WEDNESDAY:  DUE FRIDAY 9/16 
1. Watch the THREE  videos below.  Each video is about 10-12 minutes.  The slideshows that correspond to each video are listed below as well.   
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF THE SOUTHERN COLONIES VIDEO
CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW OF THE NEW ENGLAND/MIDDLE COLONIES VIDEO
CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW OF THE ENGLISH COLONIAL SOCIETY VIDEO


2.  Please take notes on slides 9-24 of the review slideshow, from Monday night's HW.  

Complete the questions on pages 2-4 of the worksheet. 

FRIDAY:  DUE MONDAY 9/19/16

COMPLETE YOUR TAKE-HOME TEST on the SUMMER ASSIGNMENT.  YOU ARE ONLY TURNING IN THE ANSWER SHEET.  YOUR WORK WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF IT IS COMPLETED ON THE ANSWER SHEET.  

Regents Review Packet

Hello, All:

Here is the Regents Review packet which we discussed in class, today.  

Please complete the packet by no later than FRIDAY 6/10.

If you've done the index cards, complete the packet, take old regents exams, there is a very good chance that you will be able to do very well on the exam.

Some of you asked about the "Fresh Prep" songs.  Here is a link

Regents Review 5/27/16

CLICK HERE for the details

Terms Concepts Quiz 1

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BywKkVrh4N0RclZvQ1JnRmVhcTg/view?usp=sharing

HW 5/25-6/2/16

Wednesday
1. Please obtain a set of index cards. Preferably, one that is spiral bound
2. CLICK on the List of Important terms and concepts for the Regents Exam. By FRIDAY, you are expected to have completed the first TEN terms and concepts by tomorrow; from the "Affirmative Action," to "Cold War" If you have the small, blue Regents review book, the numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find that information. For EACH term, you should

• Identify its meaning
• Time and Place it took place
• Why it's important 

There will be quizzes each day, based on the previous night's terms.  

Thursday:  

Complete on index cards, "Cuban Missile Crisis," to "Grange Movement"

Friday: DUE TUESDAY 5/31/16 

On index cards, complete "Great Compromise," to "Third Parties" 

Wednesday 6/1/16: 

Complete the remainder of the terms, "Truman Doctrine" to "World War II" 

THERE WILL BE AN EXAM ON THE LIST OF TERMS/CONCEPTS on FRIDAY.  To quote Trump, it's going to be "HUUUUUGE."  I have not decided if it's going to be take home or not. 

Vietnam DBQ

CLICK HERE for the link.  

Due BEOP, along with the exit slip...

1. Discuss, in a brief paragraph, ONE reason why the US became involved in Vietnam
2. Discuss ONE EFFECT of the Vietnam War on the US

TUESDAY NIGHT:
CLICK HERE 

Complete the Civil Rights Quiz.  Easy!

Go the Extra Mile - Extra Credit

HW 5/23

CLICK HERE for the link

Please make sure that we take notes on the slideshow, below.

Practice Regents #2 5/20/16

CLICK HERE for the link. 

Please finish the exam BEOP.

If you finish early, read the review chapter, "Constitutional Foundations" 

HW: Watch 

Complete: 

DBQ - Warren Court 

Checks and Balances DBQ

http://www.greececsd.org/files/filesystem/USHG_DBQs/USHG_DBQ_01.02.pdf

Click the link above.

Complete ALL of the DBQ's, BEOP.

Good Luck!

Classwork 5/16

Hello, APUSH'ers:

What do you do after you put in all of that hard work, prepping for the AP's?

Very simple.  You begin practicing for the REGENTS!!!

Regents Review begins today.

Here's your first mission.

1.  CLICK HERE for a PRACTICE REGENTS
2.  Without looking up the answers (ON YOUR HONOR!!!), complete the multiple choice questions BEOP.
Good Luck!

HW Week of 5/9/16

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the remainder of this week.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:  Due MONDAY 5/16. 

1.  Read Chapter 29 in the AMSCO APUSH Review Textbook, "Limits of a Superpower 1969-1980" 
2.  Complete the Chapter 29 G.R.A.P. 

FOR NEXT WEEK: 
1.  Review Chapter 30 and Chapter 31 in the AMSCO Book.  
2.  Complete the GRAPs for Chapter 30 , and Chapter 31.  
3.  If you can't find Chapter 31 online, you can use the old AMSCO book, and just read chapter 30.  
***CONGRATULATIONS!*** You are the first APUSH class to complete the entire book! 

APUSH EXAM REFLECTION

CLICK HERE.  

Please answer the questions to the best of your ability, and as honestly as possible.  

Please complete for HW.  Thanks!

OUR NEW BLOG - JUST FOR REVIEW

Hello!

If you're looking for Mr. Tesler, he's moved, temporarily.  Check out teslersapushreview.blogspot.com!

APUSH Review Materials

Hello, APUSH'ers:

The following is a collection of links, etc., which will be extremely helpful as you study for the APUSH exam:

Gilder Lehrman - Collection of videos by historical period.

• CLICK HERE for videos on each section of the exam

Tom Richey - Great site.  Loaded with materials! 

APUSH Explained 

Check out the video playlist

Videos by Period

Crash Course AP Book - Check your email! 

The Super-Duper 3 Hour Review Video

Writing in APUSH 

One Page Outlines - Super-Short breakdowns of topics (only one page).  Learn 'em, live 'em, know 'em: 

Exploration

1. Colonization
2. Life in the Colonies
3. Causes of the Revolution
4. Critical Period
5. Making a Nation
6. War of 1812
7. Jacksonian Democracy
8. Creating an American Culture
9. Native American Treatment
10. Sectional Differences
11. Westward Expansion
12. Causes of the Civil War
13. The Civil War
14. Reconstruction
15. Industrialization and Corporate Consolidation
16. Gilded Age: Politics and Urbanization
17. Foreign Policy - 1865-1914
18. Progressive Era
19. World War I
20. The 1920s
21. The Great Depression
22. Foreign Policy in the 1930s
23. World War II
24. Truman and the Cold War
25. Eisenhower and Modern Republicanism
26. Kennedy's New Frontier
27. Nixon
28. The United States Since 1974
29. Civil Rights Movement
30. Women's Equality

Please note that these resources are only as useful as you make them.   

APUSH REVIEW DAY 1

Day 1:
1. Watch/Take Notes on the following videos.  You will need your headphones to do this.  




2.  Review slides 1-19 of the Presentation

3. Complete the multiple choice, and short answer question #2.   Please keep the numbering the same.  Some of the questions were eliminated to help us to review faster.

HW 4/18/16
1.  Complete your set of INDEX CARDS on pp. 9-17 of the Crash Course book 

2  Prepare for a quiz, based on the Key Terms, TUESDAY! 

HW Week of 4/11/16

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for this week, 4/11/16

MONDAY NIGHT: 
Complete - WWII Study Guide, and Cold War Study Guide 

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
WATCH and TAKE NOTES on the attached video 

Here's a PDF of the lecture to help you.  

Begin reading Chapter 28 (AMSCO) 

FINISH READING CHAPTER 28, and the Chapter 28 GRAP for FRIDAY!!! 

WED/THU: Complete Ch. 28 Reading, and GRAP

FRIDAY:  

1.  Complete a TAKE-HOME TEST on WWII and the Cold War.  DUE MONDAY.  NO EXCEPTIONS, or EXCUSES!!! .  Answer all of the questions.  Do not leave any questions blank!  There will be a double penalty for any questions left blank.  

2.  TAKE NOTES ON SLIDES 1-19 of the presentation below.   



3.  Please pick up a package of INDEX CARDS  (at least 50)

APUSH Assignment 4/14/16

Hello, All:

Here is your assignment for today, 4/14/16.

1.  Please take NOTES on the following presentation:


2.  Please complete the short answer questions from the following DBQ.  

ALL WORK IS DUE, BEOP.  If you finish early, continue working on your GRAP.

Cold War Assignment 4/13/16

Hello, All:

Here's your assignment for today.

1.  Please take notes on slides 7-18 of the presentation below.



2.  Click here for the link to Chapter 26 of the AMSCO APUSH Review Book.   Using your notes, the review book, and your knowledge of the Cold War...

1. Answer the multiple choice questions.  
2. Complete all of the short answer questions.  

PLEASE COMPLETE BY THE END OF THE PERIOD.  IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE BY THE END OF THE PERIOD, PLEASE FINISH FOR HW.  

Cold War Effects

CLICK HERE 

Cold War DBQ

CLICK HERE for the DBQ, and answer the scaffolding questions.

You are responsible for completing the assignment by the end of the period.

Practice APUSH exam

CLICK HERE for the Practice APUSH exam.

There are 55 questions on the practice exam (multiple choice).  You will have 55 minutes to finish this section.  If you finish early, you may read independently.  PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED TO THE ESSAY, UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO! 

CLICK HERE FOR THE DBQ 

You will have 55 minutes to write the essay.  It is suggested that you take 15 minutes to review the documents/plan your essay, and another 40 minutes to write.

APUSH HW Week of 4/4/16

MONDAY NIGHT:
1. Watch

2. Take notes on the videos.  CLICK HERE for the Slideshows
Chapter 34

Chapter 35 


TUESDAY NIGHT: : 
CLICK HERE for Chapter 26 of the AMSCO APUSH Review Book 
Read pp. 557-563
Complete pp. 1-5 of the GRAP 

WEDNESDAY: 
Read pp. 564-570 of the AMSCO review book
Complete pp. 6-8

THURSDAY: 
Complete the Chapter 26 GRAP  DUE FRIDAY

FRIDAY:
TBD 

Great Depression Webquest

CLICK HERE for the WEBQUEST

This is an INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT.

Classwork 3/28/16

Hello.

Here is your assignment for today's class, 3/28/16.

1. READ - Chapter 22 Section 1 of The Americans 
2. Complete the Guided Reading Questions below: 

1. Give specific examples to show how the superficial prosperity of the late 1920s hid troubling weaknesses in the country.
2. Identify reasons why agriculture suffered more throughout the 1920s than any other part of the country.
3. How was the distribution of income so unequal in the United States during the 1920s?  How was 
4. What does it mean to "buy on margin"?  How did this practice contribute to creating the Great Depression?
5. Why did so many banks fail so quickly during the early 1930s?
6. What happened to ordinary workers during the Great Depression?
7. How did the Hawley-Smoot Tariff of 1930 worsen the worldwide depression?
8. What role did the effects of World War I play in affecting the world economy?

HW Assignments Week of 3/28/16-4/5/16

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 3/28/16.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Watch the Video, "America in the 20th Century: The Great Depression" 

2.  Complete the attached worksheet

***Please hand in the worksheet, on TUESDAY***

3. Begin Reading, Chapter 24 of the AMSCO APUSH Review Book, pp. 496-502 

4. Begin working on the Chapter 24 G.R.A.P.   Complete pp. 1-3 

TUESDAY 

1. Continue working on the Chapter 24 of the AMSCO book.   Read pp. 503-509.  
2. Continue working on the Chapter 24 G.R.A.P.   You should complete pp. 3-6 

WEDNESDAY 
1.  Read pp. 510-514 (Chapter 24 AMSCO) 
2.  Complete the Chapter 24 G.R.A.P., pp.  6-9.  Please note that you are only responsible for completing the GRAP, through p. 9.  
***PLEASE BE READY TO HAND IN THE Ch. 24 GRAP on THURSDAY! 

THURSDAY: 
1. Watch the video, "America in the 20th Century: World War II The Road to War" 

2. Complete the worksheet that accompanies the video.  ***PLEASE HAND IN THE WORKSHEET ON FRIDAY***

2. Begin Reading Chapter 25 of the AMSCO APUSH Review Book.  Read pp. 521-528. 

3. COMPLETE pp. 1-5 of the GRAP. 

FRIDAY: 

1. READ: pp. 529-536. 

2. COMPLETE pp. 6-10 of the GRAP 

3. Finish the Great Depression Web Quest. 

MONDAY APRIL 4: 

Read pp. 537-540

Complete pp. 11-14 of the GRAP.
Please be ready to hand in the Chapter 25 GRAP for TUESDAY APRIL 5th

***PRACTICE APUSH EXAM Tuesday***