U.S. History
Thursday-1/18/18:
- Bell Work-1.) Based on the primary source above who are three groups who have positively benefited from the implementation of the Social Security Act? 2.) Why do you think legislatures have been so hesitant to alter the system despite the fear of it falling into bankruptcy? 3.) Imagine you were a member of the Senate who has an opportunity to sit down with the President in order to discuss reforming government subsidized programs. Explain what changes you might suggest to the President in the hopes of avoiding the potential bankruptcy of the Social Security System?
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video-The Ultimate Guide of the Presidents-Episode 6-Changing of the Guard-1920-1945 (44 min)
- w/ Guided Video Notes
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD knowledge of how America changed after the first world war ended and how the economic boom of the early 1920’s led to the state of depression experienced during the 1930’s depression until the start of WWII through recording information presented in a video and completing a class discussion
- Language Objective:
- Students will watch and record information pertaining to how America changed after the first world war ended and how the economic boom of the early 1920’s led to the state of depression experienced during the 1930’s depression until the start of WWII through watching a video and discussing the impact with a classmate
Video-The Ultimate Guide of the Presidents-Episode 6-Changing of the Guard-1920-1945 (44 min)
- w/ Guided Video Notes
Ultimate Guide to the Presidents-Episode 6-Changing of the Guard-1920-1945
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Government
Thursday-1/18/17:
- Bell Work-1.) What is the main idea of the primary source? 2.) Why do you think President Kennedy chose to include the line (referring to America) “It was founded on the principle that all men are created equal and that the rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man is threatened…” when making his point about the need for continued integration in our nation? *Please articulate what you believe he is trying to say 3.) What facts can you compile from the primary source that would help illustrate the major disadvantages many African Americans faced in their attempt to achieve guaranteed civil rights throughout the South?
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video-Lee Daniel’s “The Butler” (2 hours 12 min) (Day 2)
- w/ Video Questions
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD analysis of the social and political changes that dramatically impacted the lives of minorities in the United States by watching a film and responding to guided inquiry questions
- Language Objective:
- Students will watch and respond to the social and political changes that dramatically impacted the lives of minorities in the United States by watching Lee Daniel’s The Butler and completing a structured video response guide
Supplemental Materials: Study Guide-Chapters 1-7, 9-11, 13 and 14
Final Exam-Study Guide-Half Sheet-2016-Chapters 1-14
Final Exam Vocabulary
Chapter 1-Vocab Match up Terms
Chapter 2-Vocab Match up Terms
Chapter 9-10 and 11-Definitions
Final Exam Power Points
Chapter 1-Principles of Government-Comprehensive PPT-2017
The Purpose of Government-2015
Chapter 1-Section 3-Basic Concepts of Democracy
Origins of American Government-PPT-2017
Chapter 2-Section1-Our Political Beginnings-2016
The Constitution-Chapter 2-Section 4-2016
Chapter 3-The Constitution-2016
American Political Parties-2016
Chapter 6-Voter and Voter Behavior-2017
Chapter 7-The Electoral Process-2016
Interest Groups and Lobbying-2017
Chapter 11-The Powers of Congress-2017
Chapter 14-The Presidency in Action-Streamlined Version
Chapter-14-Power of the Presidency-Power Point
Final Exam Test Materials
Chapter 1 and 2-Test Materials
Test Materials-Chapter 3 and 4