Thursday, December 10 - Friday, December 11
Each student was responsible for 4 culture items of the 1920s. If you were not in class, please see Ms. McCarthy.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
Wednesday, December 2
Today in class, we examined the case of Sacco and Vanzetti through primary and secondary sources. If you did not finish the questions, click here to access the packet.
Today in class, we examined the case of Sacco and Vanzetti through primary and secondary sources. If you did not finish the questions, click here to access the packet.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Red Scare and the Palmer Raids
Tuesday, December 1
Today in class we took notes on communism and the Red Scare following World War I. Once these were completed, we read 2 documents about the Palmer Raids - one by A. Mitchell Palmer and one by Emma Goldman - and completed the worksheet. These questions need to be finished for homework - due WEDNESDAY.
Red Scare and Palmer Raid documents
Today in class we took notes on communism and the Red Scare following World War I. Once these were completed, we read 2 documents about the Palmer Raids - one by A. Mitchell Palmer and one by Emma Goldman - and completed the worksheet. These questions need to be finished for homework - due WEDNESDAY.
Red Scare and Palmer Raid documents
Post-World War I Isolationism
Monday, November 30
In class today, we examined the reasons behind the isolationist policy of the United States after World War I.
The assignment during class is on Google Classroom - World War I to Isolationism. Students must follow the directions and complete Document 1, Document 5, and one other of their choice.
In class today, we examined the reasons behind the isolationist policy of the United States after World War I.
The assignment during class is on Google Classroom - World War I to Isolationism. Students must follow the directions and complete Document 1, Document 5, and one other of their choice.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
World War I Learning Stations
Click here for the Learning Stations on World War I.
*****All Learning Station work is due Tuesday, December 1.*****
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Causes and Effects of US Involvement in World War I
Monday:
- Discussed the MAIN causes of World War I
- Created a graphic organizer on green paper to explain causes of US entry into World War I.
Tuesday:
- Document analysis: Why did the US enter World War I? If you did not finish this assignment, click here for a copy of the documents.
- Setup the Treaty of Versailles graphic organizer
Wednesday:
- Overview of Fourteen Points
- Complete Treaty of Versailles graphic organizer
Thursday 11/19 - Tuesday 11/24: World War I Learning Stations
Friday, November 6, 2015
Imperialism Detective Week
This week we are working on our Imperialism Detective Week activities.
On Wednesday, we created a "Causes of Imperialism" foldable. It looks like this:
We then set up our chart for the 7 countries. Your chart should be set up like this:
On your chart you will include:
- Name of the country
- Draw the symbol(s) (from orange paper) that explains why America was in that country.
- Explain US involvement (bullet the main points - need at least 5)
- List and define the key words (they are bold in the reading and definitions are in the reading)
On a piece of loose-leaf paper, make sure to include:
- Decision question
- Political cartoon questions
You also need to label the 7 places on the maps provided in class.
If you need the readings for the different countries, here they are:
Here is your RUBRIC for how you will be graded. This assignment will be due on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13.
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