Here is the link to your exam. EXAM
When you finish, call me over to record your score.
You may only take the exam once and you MAY NOT use the internet to find the answers. If you do that, you will earn a 0 for the exam. (and that will be lame).
As soon as you finish and I record your score, please begin the essay.
Good luck!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday December 15
Today we will review for the exam.
The exam has 20 multiple choice questions.
These are the topics:
Spanish-American War
Yellow Journalism
Trench Warfare
Lusitania
Zimmerman Note
Imperalism
Militarism
Idealism
Neutrality
14 Point Plan
Hawaii
Allied Powers
Central Powers
Women voting because of the war
Immigrants working in factories
Ellis Island illness check
U Boats
Trench Foot
The exam also has this essay question:
What caused the US to enter WWI?
You can use your notes and an outline to answer this question!
Chunk 5 Paragraph Essay Outline:
Paragraph 1
The exam has 20 multiple choice questions.
These are the topics:
Spanish-American War
Yellow Journalism
Trench Warfare
Lusitania
Zimmerman Note
Imperalism
Militarism
Idealism
Neutrality
14 Point Plan
Hawaii
Allied Powers
Central Powers
Women voting because of the war
Immigrants working in factories
Ellis Island illness check
U Boats
Trench Foot
The exam also has this essay question:
What caused the US to enter WWI?
You can use your notes and an outline to answer this question!
Chunk 5 Paragraph Essay Outline:
Paragraph 1
- Topic Sentence
- Back ground sentence
- Back ground sentence
- Back ground sentence
- 3 part thesis
- Topic sentence
- Concrete Detail (Fact)
- Commentary (Example)
- Conrete Detail (Fact)
- Commentary (Example)
- Conclusion
- Topic Sentence
- Concrete Detail (Fact)
- Commentary (Example)
- Concrete Detail (Fact)
- Commentary (Example)
- Conclusion
- Topic Sentence
- Concrete Detail (Fact)
- Commentary (Example)
- Concrete Detail (Fact)
- Commentary (Example
- Conclusion
- Restate thesis
- Why is topic 1 important to history?
- Why is topic 2 important to history?
- Why is topic 3 important to history?
- What was the outcome of WWI?
Monday, December 14, 2009
Monday December 14
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!
Today we are going to finish our WWI stuff.
Tomorrow you will receive the review sheet to study from.
Wednesday you will answer 20 multiple choice (guess) questions and begin the outline for your essay.
Thursday you will complete the essay question using your notes and outline.
Friday you only have to come to class if you missed either Wednesday or Thursday or need extra time.
Today we are going to finish our WWI stuff.
Tomorrow you will receive the review sheet to study from.
Wednesday you will answer 20 multiple choice (guess) questions and begin the outline for your essay.
Thursday you will complete the essay question using your notes and outline.
Friday you only have to come to class if you missed either Wednesday or Thursday or need extra time.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday December 11
THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MISSING WORK!!!
You can come to Room 16 to complete work during lunch periods today.
You can come to Room 319 to complete work during 9th period today.
You can come to Room 16 to complete work after school until 4 pm today!
Warm Up:
Think about how much missing work you had and the way some of you had to do tons of work at the end of the semester. Please send me a post about what you are going to change about next semester.
Assignment:
Today we are going to go over WWI and Trench Warfare.
If we finsh quickly, you can work on missing work.
You can come to Room 16 to complete work during lunch periods today.
You can come to Room 319 to complete work during 9th period today.
You can come to Room 16 to complete work after school until 4 pm today!
Warm Up:
Think about how much missing work you had and the way some of you had to do tons of work at the end of the semester. Please send me a post about what you are going to change about next semester.
Assignment:
Today we are going to go over WWI and Trench Warfare.
If we finsh quickly, you can work on missing work.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thursday December 10
Warm Up:
Please send me a post about one of the topics you researched. Tell me which one of the 3 you researched was the most important reason why the US entered WWI. Please tell me which one and why.
Assignment:
Today we are going to look at a powerpoint about WWI for half of the class. The other half is for you to complete and post make-up work.
ALL MAKE UP WORK IS DUE FRIDAY!!!! (THAT'S TOMORROW!)
Please send me a post about one of the topics you researched. Tell me which one of the 3 you researched was the most important reason why the US entered WWI. Please tell me which one and why.
Assignment:
Today we are going to look at a powerpoint about WWI for half of the class. The other half is for you to complete and post make-up work.
ALL MAKE UP WORK IS DUE FRIDAY!!!! (THAT'S TOMORROW!)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday December 8
REMEMBER: ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE THIS FRIDAY!!!!!
WE DO NOT HAVE CLASS TOMORROW. BUMMER!
ASSIGNMENT:
Please finish the assignment from yesterday. This is the last assignment (besides the final and 2 warm-ups) for this semester!!!! Yay!
WE DO NOT HAVE CLASS TOMORROW. BUMMER!
ASSIGNMENT:
Please finish the assignment from yesterday. This is the last assignment (besides the final and 2 warm-ups) for this semester!!!! Yay!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday December 7
Warm Up:
What does neutrality mean?
Assignment:
1. If you are not finished with your map, please finish it. If you are finished, move on to number 2
2. Please find two others who are finished to partner with.
3. With your partner, divide up the following topics (each person gets 3) and type up bullet lists about each topic: who, what, where, when, why, how?
4. Your last bullet should answer this question: In what way did this topic factor into America's eventual entry into WWI?
THIS IS DUE TODAY!!!
TOPICS TO DIVIDE UP:
Pancho Villa
Propaganda
Sussuex Pledge
German U-Boats
Contraband
Arthur Zimmerman
Lusitania
Jeanette Rankin
British naval blockade
What does neutrality mean?
Assignment:
1. If you are not finished with your map, please finish it. If you are finished, move on to number 2
2. Please find two others who are finished to partner with.
3. With your partner, divide up the following topics (each person gets 3) and type up bullet lists about each topic: who, what, where, when, why, how?
4. Your last bullet should answer this question: In what way did this topic factor into America's eventual entry into WWI?
THIS IS DUE TODAY!!!
TOPICS TO DIVIDE UP:
Pancho Villa
Propaganda
Sussuex Pledge
German U-Boats
Contraband
Arthur Zimmerman
Lusitania
Jeanette Rankin
British naval blockade
Thursday, December 3, 2009
New Thursday December 3
UPDATE!!!! The immigration essays are now due MONDAY!!!
Warm Up: What do you know about WWI? Send me a post with anything you know. If you don't know much, it's okay!
Assignment:
What is an alliance?
Map Assignment
1. Use this link, Europe Map or the text book to look at a map of Europe right before WWI.
2. Label your map with the following countries:
Norway
United Kingdom
Sweden
Denmark
German Empire
Russian Empire
France
Netherlands
Belguim
Spain
Switzerland
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Italy
Montenegro
Serbia
Romania
Bulgaria
Greece
Albania
Ottoman Empire
3. Using 3 separate colors: and make sure you create a key or legend on your map.
color all the Central Powers nations the same color
color all Allied Powers nations the same color
color all the Neutral Nations the same color
But Ms. G, how do I know which is which? LOOK IT UP!!!
Warm Up: What do you know about WWI? Send me a post with anything you know. If you don't know much, it's okay!
Assignment:
What is an alliance?
Map Assignment
1. Use this link, Europe Map or the text book to look at a map of Europe right before WWI.
2. Label your map with the following countries:
Norway
United Kingdom
Sweden
Denmark
German Empire
Russian Empire
France
Netherlands
Belguim
Spain
Switzerland
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Italy
Montenegro
Serbia
Romania
Bulgaria
Greece
Albania
Ottoman Empire
3. Using 3 separate colors: and make sure you create a key or legend on your map.
color all the Central Powers nations the same color
color all Allied Powers nations the same color
color all the Neutral Nations the same color
But Ms. G, how do I know which is which? LOOK IT UP!!!
Thursday December 3
UPDATE!!!! The immigration essays are now due MONDAY!!!
Warm Up: What do you know about WWI? Send me a post with anything you know. If you don't know much, it's okay!
Assignment:
What is an alliance?
Map Assignment
1. Use this link, Europe Map or the text book to look at a map of Europe right before WWI.
2. Label your map with the following countries:
Warm Up: What do you know about WWI? Send me a post with anything you know. If you don't know much, it's okay!
Assignment:
What is an alliance?
Map Assignment
1. Use this link, Europe Map or the text book to look at a map of Europe right before WWI.
2. Label your map with the following countries:
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- Sweden
- Denmark
- German Empire
- Russian Empire
- France
- Netherlands
- Belguim
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Austro-Hungarian Empire
- Italy
- Montenegro
- Serbia
- Romania
- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Albania
- Ottoman Empire
- color all the Central Powers nations the same color
- color all Allied Powers nations the same color
- color all the Neutral Nations the same color
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday December 2
IMPORTANT DUE DATES!!!
-Immigration essay: due Thursday!!! (tomorrow)
- All other missing work due: Friday December 11
Warm Up:
How do you think all this imperalism (taking over other countries for the good of the US) made the US feel responsible during WWI? Please send me a post with your ideas.
Assignment:
Today we are going to finish the slide show!! Please get your notes out and ready.
-Immigration essay: due Thursday!!! (tomorrow)
- All other missing work due: Friday December 11
Warm Up:
How do you think all this imperalism (taking over other countries for the good of the US) made the US feel responsible during WWI? Please send me a post with your ideas.
Assignment:
Today we are going to finish the slide show!! Please get your notes out and ready.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday December 1
Warm Up:
Based on what we learned yesterday, what was one of the places the US took over before WWI and why? Please send me a post.
Assignment:
We are going to finish the powerpoint!
Based on what we learned yesterday, what was one of the places the US took over before WWI and why? Please send me a post.
Assignment:
We are going to finish the powerpoint!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday November 30
Warm Up:
Take a moment to check your grade in this class. Are you passing or failing? If you are passing, yay for you!!!. If you are failing, what is your plan to make up your missing work? Please send me a post about these questions.
Assignment:
Today we are going to begin a new topic on Imperialism. This section is VITAL to understanding the reasons why and how the US entered WWI and WWII.
We will look at a power point and you will take Cornell Notes. I will help you recognize what is most important to know.
This may take a few days.
Take a moment to check your grade in this class. Are you passing or failing? If you are passing, yay for you!!!. If you are failing, what is your plan to make up your missing work? Please send me a post about these questions.
Assignment:
Today we are going to begin a new topic on Imperialism. This section is VITAL to understanding the reasons why and how the US entered WWI and WWII.
We will look at a power point and you will take Cornell Notes. I will help you recognize what is most important to know.
This may take a few days.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday November 24
Please finish your essays today and turn them in.
I have graded and updated the grade books for every assignment I have received.
Over the break, please check out your grade book to see what you are missing and please complete those assignments and turn them in.
Have a great break!!!!
I have graded and updated the grade books for every assignment I have received.
Over the break, please check out your grade book to see what you are missing and please complete those assignments and turn them in.
Have a great break!!!!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday November 23
Today and tomorrow are the writing assessment days.
Please answer the following question in a 5 paragraph essay. Please use the chunk format we have been learning in class.
What hardships did immigrants face when deciding to emmigrate to the United States during the time period, 1875-1920?
Please write this essay on notebook paper, IN PEN!
Please answer the following question in a 5 paragraph essay. Please use the chunk format we have been learning in class.
What hardships did immigrants face when deciding to emmigrate to the United States during the time period, 1875-1920?
Please write this essay on notebook paper, IN PEN!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday November 20
I am worried for you!!!! So I am giving you all an outline form to fill out today!!!!
On Monday and Tuesday, you are going to be assigned to write a 5 paragraph essay about the history of immigration in the US.
You are allowed to bring an outline of facts, but not a complete essay.
If you handed in a paragraph yesterday, I edited it for you.
If you did not, you do not get the benefit of edits.
The only thing you can use for this assessment is your outline.
Today you should write your outline!!!!
Try to be ready for Monday!
Have a great weekend.
On Monday and Tuesday, you are going to be assigned to write a 5 paragraph essay about the history of immigration in the US.
You are allowed to bring an outline of facts, but not a complete essay.
If you handed in a paragraph yesterday, I edited it for you.
If you did not, you do not get the benefit of edits.
The only thing you can use for this assessment is your outline.
Today you should write your outline!!!!
Try to be ready for Monday!
Have a great weekend.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday November 19
Today we are going to watch a documentary about Ellis Island.
Please think about your essay and the three hardships you have chosen.
If there are any good facts in the documentary, be ready to write them down.
After the documentary is finished, we are going to work on our paragraphs.
You will hand these in TODAY!!!
Please think about your essay and the three hardships you have chosen.
If there are any good facts in the documentary, be ready to write them down.
After the documentary is finished, we are going to work on our paragraphs.
You will hand these in TODAY!!!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday November 18
Today we are going to review and work on writing.
Next week we only have 2 days of school, Monday and Tuesday.
I would like to see what you know about immigration during the time period 1875-1920 so we can move onto the next section of class.
I also want to know if you can use the format we learned to write a 5 paragraph essay.
I will be giving you Monday and Tuesday to do this instead of giving you a test.
You may bring an outline for this assessment, but not a pre-written essay. You will have to write this on paper, in ink.
Here is your question:
What hardships did immigrants face when deciding to emmigrate to the United States during the time period, 1875-1920?
Today I would like you to organize your thoughts on this and write a 1 paragraph chunk essay that answers that question.
This will help you organize your thoughts for Monday.
Next week we only have 2 days of school, Monday and Tuesday.
I would like to see what you know about immigration during the time period 1875-1920 so we can move onto the next section of class.
I also want to know if you can use the format we learned to write a 5 paragraph essay.
I will be giving you Monday and Tuesday to do this instead of giving you a test.
You may bring an outline for this assessment, but not a pre-written essay. You will have to write this on paper, in ink.
Here is your question:
What hardships did immigrants face when deciding to emmigrate to the United States during the time period, 1875-1920?
Today I would like you to organize your thoughts on this and write a 1 paragraph chunk essay that answers that question.
This will help you organize your thoughts for Monday.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday November 16
Today you have 2 tasks to work on.
1. Finish the Webquest assignments. They are due tomorrow at the end of class!!!
2. Work on your missing assignments. You can post them today's blog as you finish them.
Work hard please!!!!
1. Finish the Webquest assignments. They are due tomorrow at the end of class!!!
2. Work on your missing assignments. You can post them today's blog as you finish them.
Work hard please!!!!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tuesday November 17
Today is the last day to work on the webquest in class.
All parts of that assignment are due TODAY!!
When you finish, please work on your missing assignments.
Tomorrow we are moving to something new!
All parts of that assignment are due TODAY!!
When you finish, please work on your missing assignments.
Tomorrow we are moving to something new!
Friday November 13
So... because of the pep rally and meeting with the counselor on Thursday, we have to adjust our schedule.
Today I am going to give you a list of your missing assignments. I would like you to do 2 things:
1. Work on your immigration Webquest assignment. That will be due at the end of class next TUESDAY!
2. Work on your missing assignments.
I don't care what order you do things in, but realize that is the program for today, Monday, and Tuesday.
Today I am going to give you a list of your missing assignments. I would like you to do 2 things:
1. Work on your immigration Webquest assignment. That will be due at the end of class next TUESDAY!
2. Work on your missing assignments.
I don't care what order you do things in, but realize that is the program for today, Monday, and Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday November 10
You know what to do.
You have today to work on the webquest and Friday!!!
On Thursday, we are meeting with the counselors, so you only have 2 days to finish!
Please stay on task and work hard.
You have today to work on the webquest and Friday!!!
On Thursday, we are meeting with the counselors, so you only have 2 days to finish!
Please stay on task and work hard.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday November 9
Let's finish those Immigration projects from the Webquest.
Post them to me as you finish!
Immigration Webquest
Post them to me as you finish!
Immigration Webquest
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thursday November 5
Immigration
Today we are going to begin a 4 day project about Immigration.
Warm Up:
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Please use this link and send me a post.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Let's talk about webquests!
2. Instruction day is today. We will go over exactly what you need to do.
3. Use this link below for this project.
4. Have fun, learn a lot!
IMMIGRATION WEBQUEST
Today we are going to begin a 4 day project about Immigration.
Warm Up:
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Please use this link and send me a post.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Let's talk about webquests!
2. Instruction day is today. We will go over exactly what you need to do.
3. Use this link below for this project.
4. Have fun, learn a lot!
IMMIGRATION WEBQUEST
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday November 4
Writing Lesson
First we are going to finish the powerpoint slides. Please post your answers to the questions to me when we are finished.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can write a 2 paragraph chunk essay.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use the chunk outline to craft a quality 2 paragraph essay.
Today we are going to work on writing.
No warm-up.
Please use this link to create your two paragraph chunk paragraph.
Once you publish it, post it to me.
First we are going to finish the powerpoint slides. Please post your answers to the questions to me when we are finished.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can write a 2 paragraph chunk essay.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use the chunk outline to craft a quality 2 paragraph essay.
Today we are going to work on writing.
No warm-up.
Please use this link to create your two paragraph chunk paragraph.
Once you publish it, post it to me.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday November 3
Finish Labor!
Today we are going to finish the slide show we began yesterday.
Please open your word document and be ready for the next question.
The main goal of today is to finish the powerpoint! If we finish early, you may game or check your email.
Today we are going to finish the slide show we began yesterday.
Please open your word document and be ready for the next question.
The main goal of today is to finish the powerpoint! If we finish early, you may game or check your email.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday November 2
Labor!
Warm up:
Please send me a post.
Do you have a job? How much do you get paid? How old should you have to be to get a job? How much should minimum wage be?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can learn about the cause and effect relationship between industrialization and the organization of labor.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use the knowledge I gain from the powerpoint and lecture to show my understanding when answering questions.
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
ASSIGNMENT:
We have 2 days to get through this information. I am going to stop every 5 slides and ask a question for you to answer to show your understanding.
1. Please open a microsoft word document and type your name at the top.
2. When I ask a question, you will open your document and type the answer to the question in complete sentences.
3. At the end of this powerpoint, you will copy and paste your document to the comments and send it to me.
Warm up:
Please send me a post.
Do you have a job? How much do you get paid? How old should you have to be to get a job? How much should minimum wage be?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can learn about the cause and effect relationship between industrialization and the organization of labor.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use the knowledge I gain from the powerpoint and lecture to show my understanding when answering questions.
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
ASSIGNMENT:
We have 2 days to get through this information. I am going to stop every 5 slides and ask a question for you to answer to show your understanding.
1. Please open a microsoft word document and type your name at the top.
2. When I ask a question, you will open your document and type the answer to the question in complete sentences.
3. At the end of this powerpoint, you will copy and paste your document to the comments and send it to me.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 26
Warm Up:
Please send me a post. Who is your favorite hip hop artist?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can analyze and synthesize information about Robber Barons.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use vocabulary about this time period in history by writing a rap.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
See our word walls from last week.
ASSIGNMENT:
Please go to the following link and go over the directions with Ms. G
Robber Baron Rap
For Monday, Choose 2 of the verses and answer the questions below it. You can choose any 2 verses. Please send me a comment with your answers. Be sure to tell me which verses you chose.
For Tuesday, we will be using the cubes. You will be writing your own rap about 3 or 4 industrialists. You will get the information from the cubes. The most important thing is that you chose a theme for your rap.
Kick over here baby pop!
Please send me a post. Who is your favorite hip hop artist?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can analyze and synthesize information about Robber Barons.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use vocabulary about this time period in history by writing a rap.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
See our word walls from last week.
ASSIGNMENT:
Please go to the following link and go over the directions with Ms. G
Robber Baron Rap
For Monday, Choose 2 of the verses and answer the questions below it. You can choose any 2 verses. Please send me a comment with your answers. Be sure to tell me which verses you chose.
For Tuesday, we will be using the cubes. You will be writing your own rap about 3 or 4 industrialists. You will get the information from the cubes. The most important thing is that you chose a theme for your rap.
Kick over here baby pop!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday October 23
Warm up:
How is this class going? Do you like it? What should we change?
CUBES ARE DUE TODAY!!!!
How is this class going? Do you like it? What should we change?
CUBES ARE DUE TODAY!!!!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday October 22
Warm Up:
What are you going to be for Halloween? Post me a comment yo!
Okay...Okay....Okay
The cubes are due at the end of class on Friday! No later!!!!
What are you going to be for Halloween? Post me a comment yo!
Okay...Okay....Okay
The cubes are due at the end of class on Friday! No later!!!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Wednesday October 21
No Warm Up!
Please use the assignment page from yesterday to find the links to work on your assignment.
If you forgot the person you are supposed to research, please see Ms. G.
When you need materials, please see Ms. G.
The cubes are due on THURSDAY AT THE END OF CLASS!!!!
Please use the assignment page from yesterday to find the links to work on your assignment.
If you forgot the person you are supposed to research, please see Ms. G.
When you need materials, please see Ms. G.
The cubes are due on THURSDAY AT THE END OF CLASS!!!!
Tuesday October 20
Warm Up:
If you had a billion dollars like Rockefeller and you were going to give some of it away, who or what would you give it to?
CONTENT OBJECTIVES:
I can find research on the robber baron I chose.
I can evaluate websites for authenticity.
I can find the appropriate information.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:
I can read and understand the biographical facts about my robber baron.
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
monopoly
trust
laissez-faire
robber baron
regulation
industrialization
urbanization
ASSIGNMENT:
Today you are going to create a concept cube about a Robber Baron.
Let's learn about John Rockefeller by watching a 10 min. movie about his life.
1. Choose a robber baron at random. (You are going to draw out of a hat.)
2. Get the cube assignment from Ms. G.
3. Find biographical information about your subject.
4. Cut out your cube pattern.
5. Glue your facts to the cube.
6. Glue your cube together.
**On Friday, we are going to use these cubes for the lesson, so PLEASE try to do your best**
LINKS:
http://www.raken.com/american_wealth/Gilded_age_index4.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/gilded
http://home.comcast.net/~mruland/USResources/Gilded/baronslabor.htm
http://www.teacheroz.com/19thcent.htm#women
If you had a billion dollars like Rockefeller and you were going to give some of it away, who or what would you give it to?
CONTENT OBJECTIVES:
I can find research on the robber baron I chose.
I can evaluate websites for authenticity.
I can find the appropriate information.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:
I can read and understand the biographical facts about my robber baron.
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
monopoly
trust
laissez-faire
robber baron
regulation
industrialization
urbanization
ASSIGNMENT:
Today you are going to create a concept cube about a Robber Baron.
Let's learn about John Rockefeller by watching a 10 min. movie about his life.
1. Choose a robber baron at random. (You are going to draw out of a hat.)
2. Get the cube assignment from Ms. G.
3. Find biographical information about your subject.
4. Cut out your cube pattern.
5. Glue your facts to the cube.
6. Glue your cube together.
**On Friday, we are going to use these cubes for the lesson, so PLEASE try to do your best**
LINKS:
http://www.raken.com/american_wealth/Gilded_age_index4.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/gilded
http://home.comcast.net/~mruland/USResources/Gilded/baronslabor.htm
http://www.teacheroz.com/19thcent.htm#women
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday October 19
Hey guys! Happy Monday! I am not doing so well today and may not be as happy as usual this week. My dog, that I had for 14 years, died on Sunday night and I am super sad. I am pretty much on the edge of tears at all times. I don't want to talk about it because I will cry. I am telling you this to ask you to please be nice to me this week because I am not doing well. Please understand and I am sharing this with you because I trust you that you will be good to me this week when I am so sad. Thanks.
Warm Up:
Please finish the assignment from Friday.
CONTENT OBJECTIVES:
I can analyze historical information and draw conclusions.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:
I can answer questions using complete sentences and correct conventions.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
see linked terms below
Today we are going to learn about ROBBER BARONS.
Please send me a comment that answers this question when you are finished with the assignment from Friday.
What and when was the Gilded Age?
John D. Rockefeller was the first billionaire and gave away TONS of his money. We are going to watch a 10 minute video about him and start a project tomorrow.
Warm Up:
Please finish the assignment from Friday.
CONTENT OBJECTIVES:
I can analyze historical information and draw conclusions.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:
I can answer questions using complete sentences and correct conventions.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
see linked terms below
Today we are going to learn about ROBBER BARONS.
Please send me a comment that answers this question when you are finished with the assignment from Friday.
What and when was the Gilded Age?
John D. Rockefeller was the first billionaire and gave away TONS of his money. We are going to watch a 10 minute video about him and start a project tomorrow.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday October 16
Warm Up:
This is a Tesla Coil!
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Today we will finish the powerpoint we began yesterday.
2. We have an activity to complete and you get to work with a partner!
This is a Tesla Coil!
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Today we will finish the powerpoint we began yesterday.
2. We have an activity to complete and you get to work with a partner!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday October 15
History of Immigration in the US
Warm Up:
Look at this photo.
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Send me a comment. What do you think this machine makes?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Please go to this link.
Today we are going to set the stage for this unit.
We are going to watch a powerpoint together: RISE OF BIG BUSINESS
DISCLAIMER: I HAVE THE COMPUTER PROGRAM OPEN ON MY COMPUTER THAT SHOWS ME WHAT EVERY SINGLE COMPUTER IN THE ROOM IS DOING! I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY GAMES OR ANYONE GETTING AHEAD ON THE POWERPOINT!
2. You will take guided notes on the powerpoint.
3. You and a partner will complete an activity.
Warm Up:
Look at this photo.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Please go to this link.
Today we are going to set the stage for this unit.
We are going to watch a powerpoint together: RISE OF BIG BUSINESS
DISCLAIMER: I HAVE THE COMPUTER PROGRAM OPEN ON MY COMPUTER THAT SHOWS ME WHAT EVERY SINGLE COMPUTER IN THE ROOM IS DOING! I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY GAMES OR ANYONE GETTING AHEAD ON THE POWERPOINT!
2. You will take guided notes on the powerpoint.
3. You and a partner will complete an activity.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 13
Immigration
Warm-up:
Please go to the following link.
Colorado Immigration Chart from 2000
Please send me a comment that tells me the following facts.
1. Looking at the part of the chart that says REGION OF BIRTH OF FOREIGN BORN, what part of the world do most immigrants come from?
2. Looking at the part of the chart that says LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME, what is the estimate of people who speak Asian and Pacific Islander languages who speak English less than very well?
3. Looking at the part of the chart that says ANCESTRY, what is the ancestory of most of the people in the census and which ancestry is the smallest number?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can write an opinion pre-assessment on Immigration.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use correct language and conventions in my writing.
Immigration Pre-Assessment
Based on our discussion yesterday, please take out a piece of paper and answer these questions.
Please describe a problem the US has with immigration today? Is the government doing any to help this problem? Is the government making it worse? Is this problem bringing people closer together or is it making people take sides on the issue.
I am looking for 2 things.
1. What you think about immigration
2. How you write so I know where to start teaching writing with you.
Warm-up:
Please go to the following link.
Colorado Immigration Chart from 2000
Please send me a comment that tells me the following facts.
1. Looking at the part of the chart that says REGION OF BIRTH OF FOREIGN BORN, what part of the world do most immigrants come from?
2. Looking at the part of the chart that says LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME, what is the estimate of people who speak Asian and Pacific Islander languages who speak English less than very well?
3. Looking at the part of the chart that says ANCESTRY, what is the ancestory of most of the people in the census and which ancestry is the smallest number?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can write an opinion pre-assessment on Immigration.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use correct language and conventions in my writing.
Immigration Pre-Assessment
Based on our discussion yesterday, please take out a piece of paper and answer these questions.
Please describe a problem the US has with immigration today? Is the government doing any to help this problem? Is the government making it worse? Is this problem bringing people closer together or is it making people take sides on the issue.
I am looking for 2 things.
1. What you think about immigration
2. How you write so I know where to start teaching writing with you.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday October 12
NEW UNIT!!!!
Today we are going to begin Immigration. Urbanization, and the Progressive Era.
Warm-Up:
Please send me a comment about how you feel about immigration in the US. Do you support it? Do you not support it? How should it be handled? Please explain your answer.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can form and express an opinion about immigration in the US.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use correct grammar to express my opinion.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
IMMIGRATION
URBANIZATION
PROGRESSIVISM
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we are going to disucss attitudes about immigration as an introduction to this section of US History class.
Please consider the following statements. Do you agree with any? Do you disagree with any? Which ones? Why?
1. There are too many immigrants coming to the United States.
2. The U.S. government should put more Immigration and Naturalization Service border patrol agents on the border with Mexico.
3. Illegal immigrants take away jobs from U.S. citizens.
4. U.S. immigration policy has been fair to all groups entering the U.S.
5. If a country is having economic problems, the U.S. should allow its residents to come here for a better life.
6. Immigration has helped the United States.
7. Having a variety of cultures and languages in America benefits everyone.
8. Most immigrants come to the U.S. just to get on welfare.
9. Everyone who comes to the U.S. should be required to learn English.
10. If a country is having political problems, the U.S. should allow persecuted citizens from this country to seek asylum here.
When you are finished, please sign out of the blog and log off your computer. We are going to have an activity as soon as everyone is ready.
Today we are going to begin Immigration. Urbanization, and the Progressive Era.
Warm-Up:
Please send me a comment about how you feel about immigration in the US. Do you support it? Do you not support it? How should it be handled? Please explain your answer.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can form and express an opinion about immigration in the US.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use correct grammar to express my opinion.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
IMMIGRATION
URBANIZATION
PROGRESSIVISM
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we are going to disucss attitudes about immigration as an introduction to this section of US History class.
Please consider the following statements. Do you agree with any? Do you disagree with any? Which ones? Why?
1. There are too many immigrants coming to the United States.
2. The U.S. government should put more Immigration and Naturalization Service border patrol agents on the border with Mexico.
3. Illegal immigrants take away jobs from U.S. citizens.
4. U.S. immigration policy has been fair to all groups entering the U.S.
5. If a country is having economic problems, the U.S. should allow its residents to come here for a better life.
6. Immigration has helped the United States.
7. Having a variety of cultures and languages in America benefits everyone.
8. Most immigrants come to the U.S. just to get on welfare.
9. Everyone who comes to the U.S. should be required to learn English.
10. If a country is having political problems, the U.S. should allow persecuted citizens from this country to seek asylum here.
When you are finished, please sign out of the blog and log off your computer. We are going to have an activity as soon as everyone is ready.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday October 9
Test Day Part 2
2nd Part of the Test today.
Multiple Choice and short answer.
Good Luck!
New Unit will begin on Monday!
2nd Part of the Test today.
Multiple Choice and short answer.
Good Luck!
New Unit will begin on Monday!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday October 8
Test Day!!!
Show me what you know and how you write.
Writing assessment of Unit 3 TODAY!
GOOD LUCK!
Show me what you know and how you write.
Writing assessment of Unit 3 TODAY!
GOOD LUCK!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 7
Today we are going to review for the test we will be taking on Thursday and Friday.
You have 20 mins. to finish your tall tale from yesterday and then we are going to review.
Use this link for the review.
Go to #27 Closing the Western Frontier, save it to the desktop and then open it when it is time.
You have 20 mins. to finish your tall tale from yesterday and then we are going to review.
Use this link for the review.
Go to #27 Closing the Western Frontier, save it to the desktop and then open it when it is time.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday, October 6
Warm Up:
Please click on this link to review the characteristics of a tall tale.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can show my understanding of the Old West by writing a tall tale of my own.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use proper grammar and conventions to write my tall tale.
Today you are going to use what you learned about Tall Tales yesterday to write your own.
Step 1:
Choose your historical fact.
Step 2:
Write your story about the historical fact using the characteristics of a tall tale.
Step 3:
Email it to Ms. G!
Make sure you have fun with this!!!!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Monday October 5- US History
Warm-up:
Please create an account for your blog posts. In order to do that, you must click on "Followers" and create an account. This will let you email me your assignments. Please put your name in your account and the period number. If your name is Zelda Meyerstein and you are in Period 4, please make your account ZeldaM4.
Once you have figured this out, please send me a post, (something NICE) and I will give you points for doing this!
____________________
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can read and understand a tall tale about the Old West and understand why they are important to making the Old West exciting.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can write my own tall tale of the old west based on real historical facts.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
TALL TALE
SENSATIONALISM
_____________________
Assignment:
Please click on each of these links and read the tall tale from the old west.
What is a Tall Tale?
John Henry
Annie Oakley
Paul Bunyan
Johnny Appleseed
Discuss with your partner, what these tall tales might really be trying to say. Be prepared to tell the rest of the class what you think, in the last 15 minutes, because we will be having a discussion.
When you and your partner have come up with some ideas and you have some time, brainstorm an idea you have that you would like to write your own tall tale about.
What criteria does your tall tale have to have?
Please create an account for your blog posts. In order to do that, you must click on "Followers" and create an account. This will let you email me your assignments. Please put your name in your account and the period number. If your name is Zelda Meyerstein and you are in Period 4, please make your account ZeldaM4.
Once you have figured this out, please send me a post, (something NICE) and I will give you points for doing this!
____________________
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can read and understand a tall tale about the Old West and understand why they are important to making the Old West exciting.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can write my own tall tale of the old west based on real historical facts.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
TALL TALE
SENSATIONALISM
_____________________
Assignment:
Please click on each of these links and read the tall tale from the old west.
What is a Tall Tale?
John Henry
Annie Oakley
Paul Bunyan
Johnny Appleseed
Discuss with your partner, what these tall tales might really be trying to say. Be prepared to tell the rest of the class what you think, in the last 15 minutes, because we will be having a discussion.
When you and your partner have come up with some ideas and you have some time, brainstorm an idea you have that you would like to write your own tall tale about.
What criteria does your tall tale have to have?
- needs to be based on a real event
- has to be sensational
- has to have a main character who does amazing things
- has to make the Old West look exciting to people reading your tall tale!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Lincoln High School US History
Welcome to Ms. G's US History Blog and Assignment Page.
Today we are going to review topics for the unit test by making a foldable pop-up review sheet.
Please choose 10 of these topics and make your pop-up review sheet like the one Ms. G showed you.
RR Barons Indian Removal Act of 1830
Promontory Point, UT Ranchers
Little Big Horn Homestead Act of 1862
Populist Party Cattle Drives
Assimilation Transcontinental RR
Dawes Act of 1887 Cowboys
Populism Buffalo
Miners Ranchers
RR Workers- Chinese Vaqueros
I will show you the example of what you are supposed to do.
You can use these links to find the information. You can also use Google or Wikipedia, but be careful to make sure what you find is about the American West between the dates of 1865-1890.
Have fun! Learn history! Make something nice!
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