U.S.+History


 * = UNIT OUTLINES =

SECOND SEMESTER
January 3/4, 2012
 * Family tree rough draft is due next class!

January 5, 2012
 * You need to have your poster for tomorrow! It will be an in-class work day
 * [[file:FAMILY TREE PROJECT.doc]]

January 6, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * In-class work day on family history project
 * Projects and presentations are on MONDAY!

January 9, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * Project and presentations are due!
 * Please refer back to the project info to see the grading rubric

**WORLD WAR I**
January 10/11, 2012

January 12, 2012

January 13, 2012

January 16, 2012
 * NO SCHOOL - MLK HOLIDAY***

January 17/18, 2012

1920's
January 19, 2012
 * See Ms. Bruggeman for a copy of the Sacco and Vanzetti reading/questions
 * Current event due tomorrow!

January 20, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * Current event due & discussion

January 23, 2012

January 24/25, 2012

January 26, 2012

January 27, 2012
 * BELLWORK:
 * Why were Americans challenging traditionalism? (3 reasons!)
 * Describe the tensions between fundamentalists and evolutionists in the 1920s.
 * What was the Scopes Trial?
 * THINKER: Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote?
 * [[file:Unit 4 Study Guide.doc]]

January 30, 2012
 * Study guide due Friday!
 * Unit 4 exam on Friday
 * Short Answer test on Thursday'

January 31/February 1, 2012
 * See Ms. Bruggeman for a copy of the "Scandal in the Oval Office" worksheet

February 2, 2012
 * Short Answer test. Pick one of the following prompts to answer:
 * Explain the causes and effects of WWI.
 * Describe the growing tensions between the rural and urban areas in 1920's America. (3 examples)
 * Explain the hositilities towards three minority groups during the 1920's.

February 3, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * Study guide, late work due!
 * Unit 4 Exam

February 6, 2012
 * No bellwork today
 * We will be starting our mini-unit on Arizona history, leading up to their centennial. Please review over the project guidelines. There is also a chance for extra credit, so let me know if you have questions.
 * [[file:AZ History Project Info.doc]]

February 7-10, 2012
 * No bellwork this entire week!
 * We will be in the computer lab everyday working on our Arizona history project.

February 13, 2012
 * Arizona's birthday party
 * Extra Credit photo due today!

February 14/15, 2012
 * No bellwork
 * [[file:AZ History Timeline wkst.doc]]
 * Presentations/projects due today!

February 16/17, 2012 February 20/21, 2012
 * Arizona history presentations
 * Make sure you make up the notes from the presentations!
 * Finish Arizona history presentations. Make sure you make up all the notes you missed! You will be allowed to use these on your quiz tomorrow.

February 22, 2012
 * Arizona History Quiz.
 * This quiz is open notes, so make sure you bring all notes/timeline with you to class!

February 23-24, 2012
 * NO SCHOOL - RODEO BREAK!***

Great Depression
February 27, 2012
 * No bellwork today.
 * AZ Quiz Corrections (You need to come into tutorial to correct your quiz, you can increase your grade!)
 * Current Event on Friday

February 28/29, 2012 March 1, 2012
 * Finish Rollercoaster notes
 * BELLWORK:
 * Describe the purpose of stocks. Why would people want to play the stock market?
 * What is speculation?
 * What is buying on margin? Why is this a high-risk investment?
 * How can you tell when the economy is going into a recession? (Signs of an unsound economy)
 * Who was the US president at the time? What did he support?
 * THINKER: Why do you think so many people invested in the stock market in the 1920's?

March 2, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * Current Event due!

March 5, 2012

March 6/7, 2012 HOMEWORK:

March 8, 2012

March 9, 2012
 * Great Depression 6 pannel cartoon strip. Work on it Monday, due Tuesday

March 12, 2012
 * BELLWORK:
 * What was the Bonus Army?
 * What was the REconstruction Finance Corporation?
 * What is a bank run?
 * What was the TVA?
 * What was the NRA? Was it successful?
 * THINKER: In yoru opinion, was FDR a good president?
 * FINISH GD SIX PANNEL CARTOON

March 13/14, 2012
 * Will watch a video for the rest of class today and tomorrow

March 15, 2012
 * BELLWORK
 * What are the similarities/differences between fascism and Nazism?
 * What ist he main goal of communism?
 * What is the main goal of democracy?
 * Who were the leaders of totalitarian governments in WWII?
 * THINKER: In your opinion, why do you think dictatorships are appealing to some citizens


 * Finish "Rise of the Third Reich video"

March 16, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * Unit 5 Test: Great Depression & The New Deal

March 19-23, 2012
 * NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK!***

Unit 6: WWII
March 26, 2012




 * SPR permission slip is due Thursday!

March 27/28, 2012 * SPR Permission slips due tomorrow!
 * BELLWORK:
 * What is Mein Kampf?
 * In 3-5 sentences, explain how Hitler rose to power in Germany.
 * How did Hitler promise to help farmers and the working class?
 * What was the Rhineland?
 * Who did Hitler form an alliance with? Why?
 * THINKER: IN your opinion, why didn't other countries try to stop Hitler?

March 29, 2012 March 30, 2012
 * See Ms. Bruggeman for a copy of the worksheet!

April 2, 2012

April 3/4, 2012 We will spend the rest of the period watching a video.
 * BELLWORK
 * Explain how Allied troops started to take back Europe from the Nazis
 * Why did Italy surrender?
 * Who was Erwin Rommel?
 * Who was Dwight Eisenhower?

April 5, 2012

April 6, 2012

April 9, 2012
 * We only got through anti-semitism in the notes, we will finish the rest tomorrow.

April 10/11, 2012
 * BELLWORK
 * How did WWII effect the United States and Soviet Union?
 * What is genocide?
 * What groups did Hitler target in the Holocaust?
 * What is anti-Semitism?
 * What were the Nuremburg Laws?

April 12 & 13, 2012
 * No bellwork these two days!
 * We will be watching "Boy in the Striped Pajamas" in class. There is an extra credit assignment that corresponds with this video for a possibility of 20 points. It is attached below and due next Tuesday
 * [[file:Extra Credit Boy in the Striped Pj's.doc]]
 * The Unit test over WWII, is next Friday. You should start the study guide early, since it is longer
 * [[file:Unit 6 Study Guide US.doc]]

April 16, 2012
 * Extra Credit due next class!
 * Short Answer test and review on Thursday!
 * Test and study guide on Friday!

April 17/18, 2012 We will spend the rest of class finishing notes from yesterday and debating over the use of the bomb.
 * BELLWORK: Explain the importance of the following Pacific Battles:
 * Midway
 * Guadalcanal
 * Leyte Gulf
 * Okinawa
 * Do you support the use of the atomic bomb? Why or why not?

April 19, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * Short Answer test
 * [[file:Jeopardy WWII review US.ppt]]

April 20, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * Study guide due!
 * Unit 6 test!

CIVIL RIGHTS, JFK, 1950's
April 23, 2012

April 24/25, 2012

April 26, 2012 April 27, 2012 April 30, 2012

COLD WAR
May 1/2, 2012
 * No bellwork today!
 * Finish MLK video
 * The rest of the year's notes will be completed on the following worksheet. Make sure you complete it using my powerpoints!
 * [[file:Cold War Note Guide.doc]]
 * Today, we only got through the characteristics of the Cold War on part 1.
 * [[file:The Cold War Part 1.ppt]]

May 3, 2012
 * BELLWORK:
 * What is the difference between a "hot" and "cold" war?
 * List three characteristics of a Cold War.
 * What was the REd Scare?
 * Why was Stalin allowed to control Poland?
 * THINKER: In your opinion, why couldn't the US and USSR remain allies? Why did another war happen when it was supposed to be prevented?


 * In class, we will finish the Cold War: Part I (ppt from 5/1)
 * Afterwards, we will start The Cold War: Part II (only to the arms race section)
 * [[file:The Cold War Part 2.ppt]]

May 4, 2012
 * BELLWORK:
 * Explain the two alliances of the Cold War.
 * What were the US goals in the Cold War?
 * What were the Soviet Union's goals in the Cold War?
 * Why was the location of Berlin problematic for the democratic powers?
 * THINKER: Why did people support Joseph McCarthy if he didn't have any evidence or proof of communism in the government?


 * In class, we will finish the Cold War: Part II (ppt from 5/3)

May 7 - May 10, 2012
 * Find bellwork by date within the Cold War Power points (or come into tutorial!)
 * By Thursday (May 10), you should have all your Cold War notes completed and the graphic organizer on Cold War conflicts complete for Korea and China. We will spend one day in the computer lab doing independent reserach on these conflicts - so make sure it's done!

May 14, 2012
 * Cold War packets are due next class! All notes, graphic organizer, and people need to be completed for homework!

May 15/16, 2012

SPRING FINAL


FIRST SEMESTER Unit 1: Revolutionary Era August 10, 2011
 * Don't forget to "LIKE" my class FB page "Ms. Bruggeman's History"
 * Your signed syllabus is due Monday August 15th

August 11, 2011
 * To make up bellwork, click on the above powerpoint link. The questions are on the first slide
 * Today's homework was a personal history writing assignment. You can find those instructions on the last slide of the above powerpoint

August 12, 2011

August 15, 2011
 * Homework - The Trial of Anne Hutchinson is pgs. 42-45. Read the trial and answer the 8 questions on the above worksheet (VA vs New England wkst.doc)
 * We will finish the "Survivor Compact" in class

August 16/17, 2011
 * Your 13 colonies travel brochure project is due Monday 8/22

August 18, 2011
 * Please see Ms. Bruggeman for a copy of the reading and questions

August 19, 2011
 * Travel Brochure due Monday!

August 22, 2011
 * Travel Brochures Due!
 * Current Event on Friday - please use the above guidelines when doing your assignment
 * We will finish the British Policy stations in class

August 23/24, 2011

August 25, 2011
 * The rest of class will be spent watching a video on the American Revolution
 * Your current event is due tomorrow! Use your handout for guidelines!

August 26, 2011
 * BELLWORK:
 * List three reasons that contributed to America's win in the Revolution.
 * How did France help the American colonists during war?
 * What was George Washington's role during the Revolution?
 * THINKER: In your opinion, which battle was the most important to America's victory? Why? Explain!

August 29, 2011

August 30/31, 2011
 * See Ms. Bruggeman for an additional homework wkst on the Bill of Rights

September 1, 2011
 * Officer Horetski will be in class today talking about the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments.


 * BELLWORK:
 * What were the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?
 * Describe life in the states post-Revolution.
 * What was the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
 * What rights are guaranteed to you under the First Amendment?
 * THINKER: In your opinion, are there any amendments that are outdated? (Not relevant in modern times?)

September 2, 2011
 * To complete the above worksheet, you need to get a copy of the reading from Ms. Bruggeman. The answers will not be found in your textbook.

NO SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

September 6/7, 2011
 * YOUR UNIT 1 EXAM WILL BE THIS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH! Please review the powerpoint above for testing specifics.
 * YOUR UNIT 1 SHORT ANSWER PORTION WILL BE THIS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH!
 * The above study guide must be completed by the date of the unit 1 exam (Friday 9/9)

September 8, 2011
 * There is a review game on the above powerpoint link!
 * Short answer portion of test

September 9, 2011 NO BELLWORK TODAY!
 * All late work from Unit 1 due
 * Unit 1 study guide due
 * Unit 1 Exam

Unit 2: Westward Expansion & Civil War September 12, 2011

September 13/14, 2011

September 15, 2011

September 16, 2011
 * Please see Ms. Bruggeman for a copy of the worksheet and reading

September 19, 2011
 * Current Event #2 is THIS FRIDAY 9/23!!!

September 20/21, 2011

September 22, 2011
 * Please see Ms. Bruggeman to get a copy of the reading for this worksheet!

September 23, 2011

September 26, 2011
 * The Dred Scott reading & questions are homework - due next class!

September 27/28, 2011

September 29, 2011

September 30, 2011

October 3, 2011

October 4/5, 2011

October 6, 2011

October 7, 2011 There is no bellwork today. We will have a guest speaker talking about modern slavery in America.

October 10-15, 2011 NO SCHOOL: FALL BREAK

October 17, 2011
 * Short Answer test on Thursday
 * Study guide, late work, and unit 2 test --> Friday!

October 18/19, 2011

October 20, 2011
 * Short answer test today!

October 21, 2011
 * No bellwork today
 * Unit 2 test and study guide due!

Unit 3: Progressivism

Industrial Revolution
October 24, 2011
 * Current Event #3 this Friday 10/29!

October 25/26, 2011

October 27, 2011

October 28, 2011
 * No bellwork today!
 * Current Event due
 * Big business plan due

October 31, 2011

November 1/2, 2011

November 3, 2011

November 4, 2011
 * No bellwork today!
 * We will be in the auditorium listening to a presentation on internet safety.

November 7, 2011

November 8/9, 2011
 * Please see Ms. Bruggeman for a copy of the reading on Hawaiian independence

November 10, 2011

November 11, 2011
 * NO SCHOOL - VETERANS DAY!***

November 14, 2011 BELLWORK
 * Explain the following strikes: Haymarket Riot, Pullman Strike, Haymarket Strike, Couer d'Alene
 * THINKER: Why was President McKinley assassinated?
 * Study guide, late work, and unit 3 test = FRIDAY
 * Short Answer test = Thursday

November 15/16, 2011

November 17, 2011 BELLWORK
 * List three similarities between Rockefeller and Carnegie.
 * List three effects of the Spanish-American War.
 * What is a national market?
 * What is consumerism? How did it effect Ma and Pa shops?
 * Explain the difference between the AFL and IWW.

November 18, 2011 NO BELLWORK TODAY!
 * Unit 3 Test
 * Study guide due!

November 21-23, 2011
 * There is no bellwork this week! We will be in the computer lab both days working on a unit 3 newsletter project. Please see the following attachment for project directions and guidelines.
 * [[file:Unit 3 Newsletter.pub]]

November 28, 2011

November 29/30, 2011
 * See Ms. Bruggeman for a copy of your homework worksheet

December 1, 2011
 * No bellwork today!
 * All US/AZ classes must report immediately to the lab to work on their ECAP portfolio
 * Last names A-M: Library Lab
 * Last names N-Z: Counseling Lab

December 2, 2011

December 5, 2011
 * Progressive Agenda wkst is due next class!
 * Current Event this Friday!

December 6/7, 2011

December 8, 2011
 * BELLWORK
 * 1) What were the Jim Crow laws?
 * 2) What was //Plessey vs. Ferguson?//
 * 3) What policies were adopted by the U.S. government to limit immigration into the U.S.?
 * 4) Who was W.E.B. Dubois?
 * 5) Why did progressives limit radical workers

December 9, 2011
 * No bellwork today!
 * Current Event due!

Finals Week - December 12-16
 * Study guide is due on the day of your final exam!
 * [[file:2011FALL USAZ jeopardy.ppt]]