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U.S. History

Monday-1/11/16:
o Bell Work-1.) Looking at the map titled “The Dust Bowl 1933-1936” approximately how many miles out to sea was dust reported on ship near New York on May 12th, 1934? 2.) When looking at the “Historical Spotlight” graphic why might hoboes have needed to develop a set of symbols? 3.) How much were New York residents receiving in direct relief during the Great Depression?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins (Part 2)
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD evaluation of the materials covered in Chapter 14 Sections 1-3 through summarizing key information in a structured study guide
o Language Objective:
 Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 14 Sections 1-3by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins, Vocab Match Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins and Chapter 14-Test Materials

Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Chapter 14-Learning Target-Study Guide

Vocab Match Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Chapter 14-Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Test Graphics

Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Test Graphics

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Government
Monday-1/11/16:
o Bell Work-1.) What is the practical reason the United States created a bicameral legislature? 2.) How long is the term for a congressman/congresswoman? 3.) What is the purpose of a “special session” and who is the only person who can call for one?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: State Legislatures and ALEC (HBO) (17:17 min)
o Guided Notes-Chapter 10-Section 1-The National Legislature and Chapter 10-Section 2-The House of Representatives
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD synthesis of the role of Congress within the legislative process by compiling student led guided notes
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and record information on the roles and responsibilities of Congress through recording information in an outline format

Supplemental Materials: Guided Notes-Chapter 10-Section 1-The National Legislature and Chapter 10-Section 2-The House of Representatives

Chapter 10-Guided Notes-Sections 1-2

Video Link: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: State Legislatures and ALEC (HBO) (17:17 min)

U.S. History

Friday-1/08/15:
o Bell Work-1.) As an alternative to digging garbage cans for food where could people go for free/low cost food? 2.) Which ethnic group in did many white Americans demand be deported during the 1930’s? 3.) How many dams were constructed in Nebraska between 1935 and 1937?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Review Questions-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Chapter Review (34 Questions)
o Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Part 1
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD evaluation of key terms and concepts associated with our unit covering Chapter 14 by demonstrating their knowledge thought the use of a structured study guide
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and write their answers in order to match up important vocabulary terms and information pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 14 by completing an inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Review Questions-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Chapter Review (34 Questions) and Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Part 1

Review Questions-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Chapter Review (34 Questions)

Chapter 14- Chapter Review Questions

Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Part 1

Chapter 14-Learning Target-Study Guide-Part 1

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Government

Friday-1/08/15:
o Bell Work-1.) What is the main responsibility for a lobbyist? 2.) Approximately how much do congressional lobbyists spend each year doing their jobs? 3.) Why is the AARP so effective at grass-roots pressure?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Vocabulary-Chapter 9, 10 and 11-Definitions
o Notes-Chapter 9-Section 1-The Nature of Interest Groups and Chapter 9-Section 2-Two Types of Interest Groups

Supplemental Materials: Vocabulary-Chapter 9, 10 and 11-Definitions and Notes-Chapter 9-Section 1-The Nature of Interest Groups and Chapter 9-Section 2-Two Types of Interest Groups

Vocabulary-Chapter 9, 10 and 11-Definitions

Chapter 9-10 and 11-Definitions

Notes-Chapter 9-Section 1-The Nature of Interest Groups and Chapter 9-Section 2-Two Types of Interest Groups

Chapter 9-Guided Notes

U.S. History

Thursday-1/07/15:
o Bell Work-1.) As an alternative to digging garbage cans for food where could people go for free/low cost food? 2.) Which ethnic group in did many white Americans demand be deported during the 1930’s? 3.) How many dams were constructed in Nebraska between 1935 and 1937?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Quick Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins (5 min)
o Reading Activity-Letter’s from a Dust Bowl Survivor
o  w/ reflection questions
o Writing Prompt- Letter’s from a Dust Bowl Survivor
o Outline Notes-Chapter 14 Section 3-Hoover Struggles with the Depression

Supplemental Materials: Reading Activity-Letter’s from a Dust Bowl Survivor  w/ reflection questions, Writing Prompt- Letter’s from a Dust Bowl Survivor and Outline Notes-Chapter 14 Section 3-Hoover Struggles with the Depression

Reading Activity-Letter’s from a Dust Bowl Survivor  w/ reflection questions

Letters from a Dust Bowl Survivor-US

Outline Notes-Chapter 14 Section 3-Hoover Struggles with the Depression 

Notes-Outline-Chapter 14-Section 3

Textbook PDF: Chapter 14 Section 3-Hoover Struggles with the Depression 

The Americans-Chapter 14-Section 3

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Government

Thursday-1/07/15:
o Bell Work- 1.) According to Mr. Sarpalius, how does lobbying contribute to the American system of government? 2.) How might the League of Women Voters defend it’s proposals against a 1st Amendment challenge? 3.) Which do you think is a greater danger: (a) restricting lobbyists or (b) giving them practically unlimited freedom? Explain why?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 2)

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 2)

Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity

U.S. History

Wednesday-1/06/15:
o Bell Work-1.) By 1933 how many of the 25,000 banks in the United States had closed? 2.) Approximately how many U.S. businesses were forced to declare bankruptcy during the Great Depression? 3.) What was the purpose of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Stinging Dust and Forgotten Lives: The Dust Bowl (ED) (37:17 min)

Video Link-Stinging Dust and Forgotten Lives: The Dust Bowl (ED) (37:17 min)

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Government

Wednesday-1/06/15:
o Bell Work-1.) What are several examples of trade associations? 2.) According to the table “The Changing State of Labor” what is the most likely reason that union membership has declined from 1955 to today? 3.) What is the goal of a public interest group?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-Thank You for Smoking (3:43 min)
o Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 1)

Supplemental Materials-Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 1)

Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity

Video Link-Thank You for Smoking (3:43 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkbdbRjMX2Y

U.S. History 

Tuesday-1/05/15:

• Bell Work-1.) How many shares of stock were dumped on Black Tuesday (Oct. 29th, 1929)? 2.) How did NYSE members record stock transactions before they were transmitted to the ticker room? 3.) Using the electronic delivery system known as SuperDot how quickly can a stock transaction (trade) occur?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Quick Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins (5 min)
• Review-The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl-PPT
• Outline Notes-Chapter 14-Section 1-A Nations Sick Economy and Section 2-Hardship and Suffering During the Depression

Supplemental Materials: Review-The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl-PPT, Outline Notes-Chapter 14-Section 1-A Nations Sick Economy and Section 2-Hardship and Suffering During the Depression

Review-The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl-PPT

The Great Depression-History

Outline Notes-Chapter 14-Section 1-A Nations Sick Economy and Section 2-Hardship and Suffering During the Depression

Notes-Outline-Chapter 14-Section 1

Notes-Outline-Chapter 14-Section 2

Text Book PDF’s: 

The Americans-Chapter 14-Section 1

The Americans-Chapter 14-Section 2

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Government 

Tuesday-1/05/15:

• Bell Work- 1.) What is the most accurate definition of an interest group? 2.) What are the three ways political parties and interest groups differ? 3.) What is the best description of the term public affairs?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Activity-Understanding Public Opinion Polls-Articles and Reflection Questions

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Understanding Public Opinion Polls-Articles and Reflection Questions and Vocabulary-Chapter 9, 10 and 11-Definitions

Activity-Understanding Public Opinion Polls-Articles and Reflection Questions

Understanding Public Opinion Polls

U.S. History

Monday-1/04/16:
o Bell Work-1.) What historical event does this cartoon depict? What evidence supports your assumption? 2.) How does the cartoon convey a sense of fear and shock?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Quick Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins (5 min)
o Video-The Great Depression: Crash Course US History #33 (14:26 min)
o Activity-Events that Caused the Great Depression Article and Foldable Notes
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD analysis of key terms associated with our unit covering Chapter 14 through manipulating vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
 SWD comprehension of the key factors that contributed to the devastation of the Great Depression by outlining the information in foldable notes.
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 14 by using a vocabulary match-up activity
 Students will read and take notes on the key factors that contributed to the devastation of the Great Depression by using a structured foldable notes

Supplemental Materials: Events that Caused the Great Depression Article and Foldable Notes

Events that Caused the Great Depression-Foldable Notes-US

Events that Caused the Great Depression-Foldible Information

Video Link: The Great Depression: Crash Course US History #33 (14:26 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezmpiTvsFiQ

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Government

Monday-1/04/15:
o Bell Work-1.) What was the purpose of “yellow journalism”? 2.) Which three magazines rank in the top 35 periodicals in terms of circulation? 3.) Which major networks (prior to the introduction of cable) are considered the “big three” when it comes to nightly news coverage?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: The Lottery  (HBO) (14:35 min)
o Activity-Current Events 1/04
o Activity-Understanding Public Opinion Polls-Articles and Reflection Questions
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD analysis of the process in which public opinion is measured through examining an article and responding to structured inquiry questions.
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and record observations on the process in which public opinion is measured by completing structured response questions to an article.

Supplemental Materials: Understanding Public Opinion Polls-Articles and Reflection Questions

Understanding Public Opinion Polls

Video Link-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: The Lottery  (HBO) (14:35 min)

U.S. History

Friday-12/18/15:
o Bell Work-1.) Explain how the concept of credit works? 2.) How is the Dow Jones Industrial Average measured? 3.) What does it mean if someone is buying stock on margin?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video- What is a Stock Market and How Does It Work? (2:16 min)
o Activity-Stock Market Investments
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD evaluation of the devastating effects of the stock market crash of 1929 by evaluating a list of stocks in which to purchase and building a stock portfolio
o Language Objective:
 Students will read, record and orally debate the devastating effects of the stock market crash of 1929 through a scenario based activity in which students are evaluating a list of stocks in which to purchase and building a stock portfolio

Video Link- What is a Stock Market and How Does It Work? (2:16 min)

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Government

Friday-12/18/15:
o Bell Work-1.) According to the “Where do we get our campaign news?” chart what percentage of Americans used television as primary news source during the 2004 election? 2.) According to the “Where do we get our campaign news?” chart what percentage of Americans used daily news papers as their primary news source in 2008? 3.) What is a logical reason that TV, daily news papers and news magazines saw a decrease in dependency from the 2000 to 2008 election?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Activity-Election Central-Assessing Public Opinion Polls and Building your Own Public Opinion Poll

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Election Central-Assessing Public Opinion Polls and Building your Own Public Opinion Poll

Political Polls Activity

U.S. History

Thursday-12/17/15:
o Bell Work-1.) Based on the quote by Joey Adams why does he feel betting on horses is a safer bet than playing the stock market? 2.) If the chances of profiting off of the stock market are so uncertain why are Americans still so willing to invest?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Hoover and the Great Depression (5:30 min)
o Reading Activity-Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression
o w/ Cornell Notes Annotation
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD comprehension of President Hoovers’ failures during the early stages of the Great Depression by outlining and interpreting a text based annotating activity
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and record evidence reflecting President Hoovers’ failures during the early stages of the Great Depression through the use of annotating the text in Cornell notes and answering text driven reading questions

Supplemental Materials: Reading Activity-Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression Article and Reading Reflection Questions

Hoover and the Great Depression

Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression-Reading Reflection

Video Link-Hoover and the Great Depression (5:30 min)

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Government

Thursday-12/17/15:
o Bell Work-1.) How does a random sample work? 2.) According to the “Questions to Ask About Polls” table how do we determine a polls universe? 3.) According to the “Questions to Ask About Polls” table how do we determine the way a sample is chosen?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-The Story of Christopher Columbus Very Funny (4:59 min)
o Activity-Election Central-Assessing Public Opinion Polls and Building your Own Public Opinion Poll

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Election Central-Assessing Public Opinion Polls and Building your Own Public Opinion Poll

Political Polls Activity

Video Link-The Story of Christopher Columbus Very Funny (4:59 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIJgQyPiMY

U.S. History

Wednesday-12/16/15: Late Start
o Bell Work-1.) Based on historical context and your prior knowledge what can we infer the baby symbolizes by looking at the cries of the child? 2.) How does the image of Hoover pushing the crying baby off to President Roosevelt reinforce the perception American citizens had of Hoover’s time in office?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Hoover and the Great Depression (4:36 min)
o Reading Activity-Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression
o w/ Cornell Notes Annotation
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD comprehension of President Hoovers’ failures during the early stages of the Great Depression by outlining and interpreting a text based annotating activity
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and record evidence reflecting President Hoovers’ failures during the early stages of the Great Depression through the use of annotating the text in Cornell notes and answering text driven reading questions

Supplemental Materials: Reading Activity-Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression

Hoover and the Great Depression

Video Link: Video-Hoover and the Great Depression (4:36 min)

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Government

Wednesday-12/16/15: Late Start

• Bell Work- 1.) When looking at the “Using Public Opinion” Chart on pg. 221 what are the three ways in which public opinion is measured and why are their measurements useful? 2.) Examine the political cartoon on pg. 222. What do you think the cartoonist is trying about pollsters? 3.) What is a straw vote?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Thinking Map-Public Opinion-Bubble Map
• Video-The Daily Show-Exclusive-Barack Obama Extended Interview (19:23 min)

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Map-Public Opinion-Bubble Map

Public Opinion-Bubble Map-Gov

Video Link-The Daily Show-Exclusive-Barack Obama Extended Interview (19:23 min)

U.S. History

Tuesday-12/15/15:
o Bell Work-1.) How does Gordon Parks quote on page 464 reflect the feelings of many American’s during the late 1920’s? 2.) What three major industries saw a decline in demand during the 1920’s? 3.) How did congress attempt to help farmers though the McNary-Haugen bill?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Cinderella Man (Last 8 minutes)
o Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins
o Guided Tour-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Supplemental Materials: Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins and Guided Tour-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Chapter 14-Vocab Match up Terms

Guided Tour-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Chapter 14-Guided Tour

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Government

Tuesday-12/15/15:
o Bell Work-1.) What does it mean to indoctrinate someone? 2.) After reading the definition of the term “peer group” describe a situation in which you made a decision based on what those around you were doing? 3.) How do historical events have an effect on public opinion?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o SSR Article-Pro/Con: Is media coverage of NFL scandals out-of-bounds? (October 22nd, 2014)
o Cornell Notes: Pro/Con: Is media coverage of NFL scandals out-of-bounds? (October 22nd, 2014)
o Writing Prompt-Choose a position after reading Pro/Con: Is media coverage of NFL scandals out-of-bounds? (October 22nd, 2014)

Supplemental Materials: SSR Article-Pro/Con: Is media coverage of NFL scandals out-of-bounds? (October 22nd, 2014)

Pro-Con-Is Media Coverage of NFL Out-of-bounds-SSR Article-High

               Writing Prompt 12/15 (Due Wednesday 12/16)

Is the criticism the NFL receive justified (Pro) or does it simply face increased scrutiny due to it’s dominate influence over American culture (Con)?

Steps for your argumentative paragraph:
o State a strong claim
o Follow it with a strong transition sentence
o Cite evidence to strengthen your argument
o  Two pieces of evidence would be ideal
o Produce a strong conclusion