Please take some time at home to review today's notes. You can print out the slide show, highlight it and take notes, or just take notes right from the screen.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
HW Week of 10/1/12
Hello, APUSH'ers:
Here are your HW assignments for the week. Unless specified otherwise, homework is due no later than the next class meeting. Missed assignments can only be made up if a student does it during their lunch period, or after school on Wednesdays. All assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature or credit will not be given for the assignment.
We will be working on Chapter 6 this week. In this chapter, we'll learn about the French and Indian War. This conflict, in many ways led directly to the American Revolution. We'll also be doing things a little bit differently this week, as we'll work on GRQ's and ID's in class, and doing most of our lecture work at home; in essence, "flipping" the classroom.
Here's an audio link to Chapter 6!
TUESDAY NIGHT:
1. CLICK HERE and PRINT out the transcript of a lecture on the French and Indian War
2. CLICK HERE for the lecture on the French and Indian War. Read the lecture transcript while listening to the lecture.
3. READ, AND HIGHLIGHT the lecture transcript. Take notes on what you've highlighted.
4. Complete the Guided Reading Worksheet "French and Indian War"
5. Read AT LEAST the first four pages of Chapter 6 of TAP. Finish reading Chapter 6 by Thursday.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
1. CLICK HERE, DOWNLOAD AND PRINT the Chapter 6 Study Guide.
2. Complete the TERM SHEET on p. 3
3. Continue reading Chapter 6.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
1. Continue Reading Chapter 6
2. Answer the questions below.
Review your notes for a quiz Tuesday, or Wednesday on Chapter 6
Here are your HW assignments for the week. Unless specified otherwise, homework is due no later than the next class meeting. Missed assignments can only be made up if a student does it during their lunch period, or after school on Wednesdays. All assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature or credit will not be given for the assignment.
We will be working on Chapter 6 this week. In this chapter, we'll learn about the French and Indian War. This conflict, in many ways led directly to the American Revolution. We'll also be doing things a little bit differently this week, as we'll work on GRQ's and ID's in class, and doing most of our lecture work at home; in essence, "flipping" the classroom.
Here's an audio link to Chapter 6!
TUESDAY NIGHT:
1. CLICK HERE and PRINT out the transcript of a lecture on the French and Indian War
2. CLICK HERE for the lecture on the French and Indian War. Read the lecture transcript while listening to the lecture.
3. READ, AND HIGHLIGHT the lecture transcript. Take notes on what you've highlighted.
4. Complete the Guided Reading Worksheet "French and Indian War"
5. Read AT LEAST the first four pages of Chapter 6 of TAP. Finish reading Chapter 6 by Thursday.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
1. CLICK HERE, DOWNLOAD AND PRINT the Chapter 6 Study Guide.
2. Complete the TERM SHEET on p. 3
3. Continue reading Chapter 6.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
1. Continue Reading Chapter 6
2. Answer the questions below.
- Why did most Indian peoples fight with the French against Britain and its American colonists in the French and Indian War?
- Explain why Britain’s success in defeating the French empire led to failures in dealing with its colonial subjects.
- 6. What did the French and Indian War reveal about Britain’s fundamental attitudes toward its North American colonies. How did the British view of the colonists differ from the way the colonistsunderstood themselves and their identity?
- When the Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War) began, most American colonists were extremely proud and happy to be British citizens, part of the world’s greatest empire. When it ended many of them no longer felt that way, even though the British Empire was more powerful than ever. Why?
Review your notes for a quiz Tuesday, or Wednesday on Chapter 6
Thursday, September 27, 2012
HW Weekend of 9/28/2012
Hello, APUSH'ers:
Here's your weekend HW.
1. Set up your Discovery Education account. You will soon be asked to view videos as part of your HW. YOU are responsible for setting up your account. "I couldn't get the video," "I don't have an account," are not acceptable excuses!
Here's your weekend HW.
1. Set up your Discovery Education account. You will soon be asked to view videos as part of your HW. YOU are responsible for setting up your account. "I couldn't get the video," "I don't have an account," are not acceptable excuses!
- Go to the Discovery Ed ucation website by CLICKING HERE
- Go to "Passcode/New Users." It's located in the RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE
- Enter the following log-in code 4FDD 8022
- Follow the prompts to set up an account. Please use your WJPS e-mail, First Initial and Last name to set up your account. For example - EManning, MSanchez, DJeter.
- Please use "WJPS2013" as your password.
2. CLICK HERE for the Chapter 6 PowerPoint Presentation. You may choose to print it out. Here's another really good link!
3. Highlight, and outline the PowerPoint.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
HW Assignments Week of Sept 24th 2012
Hello, APUSH-ers:
Listed below, are your homework assignments for the week of 9/26/2012. Unless stated otherwise, homework assignments are expected to be completed by the next class session. Additionally, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature in order to receive credit.
Monday Night - Due TUESDAY SEPT 25th.
1. Review Chapter 5 by reading the Chapter 5 Summary.
2. CLICK HERE for the Chapter 5 Packet
3. Complete "True/False (Exercise A). You MUST restate the false statements, with the information that makes each one TRUE.
4. Complete "Identification (Exercise C).
Tuesday Night: Due THURSDAY Sept. 27th.
1. CLICK HERE for the Chapter 5 Packet
2. Complete "Matching People, Places and Events (Ex. D)"
3. Complete "Applying What You Have Learned (Part III)"
Thursday Night
REVIEW For a QUIZ on Chapter 5 on Friday. Hint: The questions on the quiz will be very similar to questions found in the Chapter 5 packet.
Listed below, are your homework assignments for the week of 9/26/2012. Unless stated otherwise, homework assignments are expected to be completed by the next class session. Additionally, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature in order to receive credit.
Monday Night - Due TUESDAY SEPT 25th.
1. Review Chapter 5 by reading the Chapter 5 Summary.
2. CLICK HERE for the Chapter 5 Packet
3. Complete "True/False (Exercise A). You MUST restate the false statements, with the information that makes each one TRUE.
4. Complete "Identification (Exercise C).
Tuesday Night: Due THURSDAY Sept. 27th.
1. CLICK HERE for the Chapter 5 Packet
2. Complete "Matching People, Places and Events (Ex. D)"
3. Complete "Applying What You Have Learned (Part III)"
Thursday Night
REVIEW For a QUIZ on Chapter 5 on Friday. Hint: The questions on the quiz will be very similar to questions found in the Chapter 5 packet.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Homework Assignments Week of 9/19/2012
Hello, APUSHers:
Listed below, are your homework assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, homework assignments are expected to be completed by the next class session. Additionally, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature in order to receive credit.
Wednesday Night:
Please note that based on the lectures, PowerPoint, and chapter reading, there will be a quiz, on or about Tuesday, or Wednesday of next week.
Listed below, are your homework assignments for the week of 9/19/2012. Unless stated otherwise, homework assignments are expected to be completed by the next class session. Additionally, all HW assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature in order to receive credit.
Wednesday Night:
1. WATCH, LISTEN, and TAKE NOTES on the following lectures from Hippocampus.org. Click on the links to access the lectures!
2. After you've finished the lectures, complete a PODCAST/LECTURE sheet. Please complete One sheet for each lecture. CLICK HERE for the sheets.
3. Review the POWERPOINT on Chapter 5 . Create an outline of the PPT that is no more than ONE PAGE!
Thursday Night: DUE DATE MONDAY Sept. 24th
1. Begin Reading Chapter 5 in the American Pageant.
2. Complete the Chapter ID's and the Guided Reading Questions
2. Complete the Chapter ID's and the Guided Reading Questions
Please note that based on the lectures, PowerPoint, and chapter reading, there will be a quiz, on or about Tuesday, or Wednesday of next week.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Summer Assignment 2012 Exam (Take-Home)
CLICK HERE for a link to the Take Home Exam
What do I have to do? 1. You are going to print out a copy of the exam, and the answer sheet (also enclosed).
2. Using all of your resources (including your summer assignment), complete the exam.
3. On Wednesday, turn in the exam answer sheet. Please note that you must put ALL of the answers on the answer sheet. You are only turning in the answer sheet.
What do I have to do? 1. You are going to print out a copy of the exam, and the answer sheet (also enclosed).
2. Using all of your resources (including your summer assignment), complete the exam.
3. On Wednesday, turn in the exam answer sheet. Please note that you must put ALL of the answers on the answer sheet. You are only turning in the answer sheet.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
HW Assignments Week of 9/10/2012
HW Assignments Week of 9/12/2011
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 9/12/2011
Monday Night:
1. Review Chapter 1 from the American Pageant. Complete "Identifications," and "Developing Historical Skills," Located in the Chapter 1 Packet.
- Here's a link to Chapter 1
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 1
- Click here for the Chapter 1 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for the Identifications (exercise C) and Developing Historical Skills (exercise G).
Tuesday: Review Chapter 2 from the American Pageant. Complete "Putting Things in Order," and "Matching Cause and Effect" in the Chapter 2 Packet
- Here's a link to Chapter 2
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 2
- Click here for the Chapter 2 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for PUTTING THINGS IN ORDER and MATCHING CAUSE AND EFFECT (exercises E and F on the packet)
Wednesday: Review Chapter 3 from the American Pageant. Complete "Map Mastery" and "S "Developing Historical Skills" Located in the Chapter 3 Packet.
- Here's a link to Chapter 3
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER3
- Click here for the Chapter 4 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for"Map Mastery" and "S "Developing Historical Skills" Located in the Chapter 3 Packet (Exercises G and H)
Thursday: Review Chapter 4 from the American Pageant. Complete "True/False," and "Identification," (Exercises A and C).
- Here's a link to Chapter 4
- Here's a link to a SUMMARY of CHAPTER 4
- Click here for the Chapter 4 Packet . Remember, you're only responsible for TRUE/FALSE, and IDENTIFICATION.
- GO THE EXTRA MILE! GET EXTRA CREDIT! For the True/False section, change the information in the False statements to make them true!
- GO ANOTHER EXTRA MILE! GET MORE EXTRA CREDIT! Complete PART III - Applying what you've learned!
Friday: Complete the Summer Assignment Review QUIZ. This is a TAKE-HOME Exam. Your job is to print the quiz, and complete the multiple choice questions, by circling the correct answer.
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