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.