Western Civilizations: 11.29.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Intro WWI and Vocab
• Makeup Day

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

Section 6: Revolution in Europe

• Lowdown:  Revolution in Europe
• Vocab Packet:  Revolution in Europe

1. Foundations of the Revolution WS 
2. Video Guide: The French Revolution
3. Napoleon Activity WS
4. TAG: Industrial Revolution
5. Matching: Inventors
6. Factory and Working Conditions

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US History: 11.29.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log #15 (11.26.12-11.30.12)
• Map?
• Notes: Immigration at the Turn of the Century (7)
• Clip: Immigration Through the Eyes of The Godfather

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Friday
• Cities Quiz?

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown: "Cities"
• Vocab Packet: "Cities"
• Video Guide: "Cities"

1. Notes: Towards Industrialization
2. Inventors and Inventions Activity
3. Analyzing Industry Matrix Activity
4. Notes: Labor's Response
5. Company Town Map WS
6. Immigration Cartoon Activity
7. Notes: Immigration at the Turn of the Century

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Student News: 11.29.12

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U.S. History: 11.28.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log #15 (11.26.12-11.30.12)
• Map
• Immigration Cartoon Activity (6)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Friday
• Cities Quiz

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown: "Cities"
• Vocab Packet: "Cities"
• Video Guide: "Cities"

1. Notes: Towards Industrialization
2. Inventors and Inventions Activity
3. Analyzing Industry Matrix Activity
4. Notes: Labor's Response
5. Company Town Map WS
6. Immigration Cartoon Activity

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Student News: 11.28.12

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Western Civilizations: 11.27.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue Inventors Hall of Fame Project

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

Section 6: Revolution in Europe

• Lowdown:  Revolution in Europe
• Vocab Packet:  Revolution in Europe

1. Foundations of the Revolution WS 
2. Video Guide: The French Revolution
3. Napoleon Activity WS
4. TAG: Industrial Revolution
5. Matching: Inventors
6. Factory and Working Conditions

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US History: 11.27.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log #15 (11.26.12-11.30.12)
• Map
• Notes: Labor's Response (4)
• Company Town Activity(5)/IWT

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Cities Quiz

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown: "Cities"
• Vocab Packet: "Cities"
• Video Guide: "Cities"

1. Notes: Towards Industrialization
2. Inventors and Inventions Activity
3. Analyzing Industry Matrix Activity
4. Notes: Labor's Response
5. Company Activity

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Student News: 11.27.12

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Western Civilizations: 11.26.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Inventors Hall of Fame Project

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Test: Wednesday
• Vocab
• Binder

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

Section 6: Revolution in Europe

• Lowdown:  Revolution in Europe
• Vocab Packet:  Revolution in Europe

1. Foundations of the Revolution WS 
2. Video Guide: The French Revolution
3. Napoleon Activity WS
4. TAG: Industrial Revolution
5. Matching: Inventors
6. Factory and Working Conditions

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US History: 11.26.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Begin CNN Log #15 (11.26.12-11.30.12)
• Analyzing Industry Matrix

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Cities Quiz

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown: "Cities"
• Vocab Packet: "Cities"
• Video Guide: "Cities"

1. Notes: Towards Industrialization
2. Inventors and Inventions Activity
3. Analyzing Industry Matrix Activity

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Student News: 11.26.12

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Western Civilizations: 11.21.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Open Book Test: Revolution in Europe

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Test: Wednesday
• Vocab
• Binder

2012 ELECTION

Art of the Renaissance

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

Section 6: Revolution in Europe

• Lowdown:  Revolution in Europe
• Vocab Packet:  Revolution in Europe

1. Foundations of the Revolution WS 
2. Video Guide: The French Revolution
3. Napoleon Activity WS
4. TAG: Industrial Revolution
5. Matching: Inventors
6. Factory and Working Conditions

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US History: 11.21.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Conclude CNN Log #14 (11.19.12-11.21.12)
• Cities Quiz #5
• Inventors and Inventions
• History of Thanksgiving

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Cities Quiz

2012 ELECTION

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

Section 5: Heartland

• Video Guide: "Cities"

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Student News: 11.21.12

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Western Civilizations: 11.19.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Begin Student News for 11.19.12-11.22.12 
• TAG Quiz 
• Matching: Inventors

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Test: Wednesday
• Vocab
• Binder

2012 ELECTION

Art of the Renaissance

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

Section 6: Revolution in Europe

• Lowdown:  Revolution in Europe
• Vocab Packet:  Revolution in Europe

1. Foundations of the Revolution WS 
2. Video Guide: The French Revolution
3. Napoleon Activity WS
4. TAG: Industrial Revolution
5. Matching: Inventors

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US History: 11.19.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Begin CNN Log #14 (11.19.12-11.21.12)
• Story of US: "Cities"

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Cities Quiz

2012 ELECTION

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

Section 5: Heartland

• Video Guide: "Cities"

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Student News: 11.19.12

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US History: 11.14.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log #13 (11.12.12-11.16.12)
• New Cities (61-75)
• Vocab Test: "Heartland"
• Binder Check
• IWT: SCRAPBOOK

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Unit Test
• Vocabulary
• Binder
• Thursday
• Cities Quiz

2012 ELECTION

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

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Student News: 11.14.12

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Western Civilizations: 11.13.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue Student News for 11.12.12-11.16.12 
• Napoleon Activity (#3)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Amazing Grace Poster

2012 ELECTION

Art of the Renaissance

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

Section 6: Revolution in Europe

• Lowdown:  Revolution in Europe
• Vocab Packet:  Revolution in Europe

1. Foundations of the Revolution WS 
2. Video Guide: The French Revolution
3. Napoleon Activity WS

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Should Election Day Be a National Holiday?

A hot topic leading up to last Tuesday, and one which has continued to be discussed constantly, is the waiting lines many had to endure to exercise their right to vote.  Some say it was due to poor management by the states, who are responsible for running their own elections, and others believe it was a veiled form of voter suppression.  Now an old proposal is gaining steam in many corners: Turn Election day into a National Holiday.  Election Day barbecues?  Sounds fun, right?  And there's no doubt it would alleviate many voting day issues.  So the question is, why not?  Share your thoughts!

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Governor Huntsman on the Current State of the GOP

Next to the "Fiscal Cliff", one of the biggest topics of discussion out there right now is the state of the Republican Party.  Have they lost touch with the American People?  Are they focused on the right issues?  Are they proposing any real solutions, or just pointing fingers?  A more moderate voice in the Republican Party, Jon Huntsman, was rendered irrelevant early on the Presidential Primaries, some say for suggesting compromise and common sense.  However, now that the GOP is in a weaker position, many are beginning to call for him to take a more prominent role in the party.  Listen to what he and Joe Scarborough have to say, and then share your thoughts!

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US History: 11.13.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Begin CNN Log #13 (11.12.12-11.16.12)
• Continue Group OBT: The Wild West (#4)
• IWT

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Unit Test
• Vocabulary
• Binder
• Thursday
• Cities Quiz

2012 ELECTION

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

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Student News: 12.13.12

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Western Civilizations: 11.12.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Begin Student News for 11.12.12-11.16.12 
• Continue Video: the French Revolution

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Amazing Grace Poster

2012 ELECTION

Art of the Renaissance

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance

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US History: 11.12.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Begin CNN Log #13 (11.12.12-11.16.12)
• Group OBT: The Wild West (#4)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Unit Test
• Vocabulary
• Binder
• Thursday
• Cities Quiz

2012 ELECTION

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 6: "Heartland"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

Section 5: Heartland

• Lowdown Sheet: "Heartland"
• Vocab Packet: "Heartland"
• "Heartland" Video Guide

1. Reconstruction Activity Packet
2. Anticipation Guide: Reconstruction
3. Video Gist: Secret History of the KKK

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Student News: 11.12.12

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