Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter's U.S History and Government iBlog

U.S. History

Friday-10/23/15:
o Bell Work-1. What were the provisions of the Selective Service Act? 2. What was the purpose of the convoy system? 3. What were some of the weapons used for the first time during WWI?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Primary Source Activity -The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
o Video Clip-How World War I Started: Crash Course World History 209 (9:09 min)
o Gallery Walk-WWI Time Line (30 Important Events)

Supplemental Materials: Primary Source Activity -The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century and Gallery Walk-WWI Time Line (30 Important Events)

Primary Source Activity -The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century and Gallery Walk-WWI Time Line (30 Important Events)

WWI Primary Source Activity

Video Link: How World War I Started: Crash Course World History 209 (9:09 min)

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Government

Friday-10/23/15:
o Bell Work-1. What does it mean if something is ruled unconstitutional? 2. Of the seven shared powers shown on page 74 between the Federal and State government which three do you feel are essential to maintaining a strong nation? 3. What is the main idea behind federalism?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Standardized Testing (HBO) (18:01 min)
o Activity-Current Events-10/23

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Current Events-10/23

Activity-Current Events-10/23

Current Events-Template

Current Events-Cornell Template

Video Link: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Standardized Testing (HBO) (18:01 min)