Monday, February 29, 2016

26, 29 February 2016

Weekly Syllabus

HA II Syllabus: 29 February – 4 March
A Day
B Day


29 Feb Objectives:
·    Present post-war American information
·    Examine post-war anxieties in the US
Main Activities:
Mini-presentations
Post-war Anxiety Lecture
1 Mar Objectives:
·    Determine the effects of consumerism on America
·    Identify the key features of an infographic
Main Activities:
Consumerism, Conformity, and Dissent lecture
Infographic mini-lesson
Infographic assignment brief

HW:  Study for a quiz
2 Mar Objectives:
·    Determine the effects of consumerism on America
·    Identify the key features of an infographic
Main Activities:
Consumerism, Conformity, and Dissent lecture
Infographic mini-lesson
Infographic assignment brief

HW:  Study for a quiz
3 Mar Objectives:
·    (Finish effects of consumerism)
·    Demonstrate knowledge of post-war America
·    Research infographic topics
Main Activities:
(Finish the effects of consumerism)
Post-War America Quiz’
Infographics research

HW:  Work on the infographic assignment
4 Mar Objectives:
·    (Finish effects of consumerism)
·    Demonstrate knowledge of post-war America
·    Research infographic topics
Main Activities:
(Finish the effects of consumerism)
Post-War America Quiz’
Infographics research

HW:  Work on the infographic assignment
Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
2:25pm: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Long Term:
Cold War Test: Must be made up by 2 March
Infographic Assignment: 7/8 March
Oral History Project: 13/14 April
                                                                                                                                                           
Mrs. Clark’s email: clark.carina.m@gmail.com

***Mrs. Van Campen’s new email = jvancampen@wcpssnet***

Thursday, February 25, 2016

24 / 25 February - Post-War Anxieties

Today in class, students took the final Greatest Generations quiz and turned in their questions. They also got their Q4 project (Oral History - see Mrs. Van Campen for directions).

Today in class, we took notes on the following:

Monday, February 22, 2016

Test Day and Weekly Syllabus

Today was Cold War Test Day!

We also completed a vocabulary crossword in class.

Weekly Syllabus:

HA II Syllabus: 22 - 26 February
A Day
B Day
 22 Feb Objectives:
·    Demonstrate your knowledge of the Cold War
·    Identify key terms, figures, and events of the 1950s
Main Activities:
Cold War Test
1950s Vocabulary Crossword

HW: Finish Greatest Generation questions and prepare for your quiz.
23 Feb Objectives:
·    Demonstrate your knowledge of the Cold War
·    Identify key terms, figures, and events of the 1950s
Main Activities:
Cold War Test
1950s Vocabulary Crossword

HW: Finish Greatest Generation questions and prepare for your quiz.
24 Feb Objectives:
·    Identify topics of interest from the 1950s and 1960s
·    Examine Post-War American trends and events
Main Activities:
Greatest Generation Quiz
1950s / 1960s Gallery Walk
Post-War America Lecture

HW:  Research: In 3 sentences, describe what an infographic is.
25 Feb Objectives:
·    Identify topics of interest from the 1950s and 1960s
·    Examine Post-War American trends and events
Main Activities:
Greatest Generation Quiz
1950s / 1960s Gallery Walk
Post-War America Lecture

HW:  Research: In 3 sentences, describe what an infographic is.
26 Feb Objectives:
·    Examine the purpose and form of infographics
·    Explain post-war anxieties and the effects of war on the home front
·    Determine the effects of consumerism
Main Activities:
Inside Look: Infographics
Assign Research topics
Post-war anxieties Lecture
Consumerism Primary Documents
HW:  Research: Begin researching your project topic

Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
2:25pm: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Mrs. Clark’s email: clark.carina.m@gmail.com

***Mrs. Van Campen’s new email = jvancampen@wcpssnet***

Friday, February 19, 2016

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Weekly Syllabus 15 - 19 February

HA II Syllabus: 15 – 19 February
A Day
B Day
15 Feb – SNOW DAY

16 Feb  - Objectives:
·   Understand and explain key figures / events of the Cold War in the Eisenhower years.
·   Examine and analyze the Hungarian Uprising and the Suez Canal Crisis
Main Activities:
Eisenhower: Policies and Strategies
Trials of Eisenhower Activity
(if time) Ch 24 Sec 1 assessment

HW: Work on SFI / Presidential Comparison Chart
17 Feb - Objectives:
·   Examine and analyze the Hungarian Uprising and the Suez Canal Crisis
·   Evaluate Kennedy’s Cold War actions and trials
Main Activities:
Trials of Eisenhower Activity
Ch 24 Sec 1 assessment
Review Kennedy’s Cold War
Cuban Missile Crisis Activity

HW: Work on SFI / Presidential Comparison Chart
18 Feb - Objectives:
·   Evaluate Kennedy’s Cold War actions and trials
·   Compare and Contrast President’s Cold War Policies
·   Review for Cold War Test
Main Activities:
Ch 24 Sec 1 assessment
Review Kennedy’s Cold War
Cuban Missile Crisis Activity
HW: Complete SFI / Presidential Comparison Chart
19 Feb - Objectives:
·   Evaluate Kennedy’s Cold War actions and trials
·   Compare and Contrast President’s Cold War Policies
·   Review for Cold War Test
Main Activities:
Ch 24 Sec 1 assessment
Review Kennedy’s Cold War
Cuban Missile Crisis Activity
HW: Complete SFI / Presidential Comparison Chart
Office Hours: 7:00am: Wednesday, Thursday
2:25pm: Tuesday, Thursday

Long Term:
Greatest Generation Questions/Quiz – 24/25 February                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Mrs. Clark’s email: clark.carina.m@gmail.com

***Mrs. Van Campen’s new email = jvancampen@wcpssnet***

12/16 February

Below are the notes for the Eisenhower years and the beginning of the Kennedy Years.

Monday, February 15, 2016

Cold War SFI

Below is the SFI for the Cold War Unit. It will be due on 22/23 February. Have a good snow day.


Friday, February 12, 2016

Nuclear Targets 1959

This map shows selected nuclear targets from 1959. The red targets seem to be strategic targets with specific military infrastructures and info listed in link. The blue targets seem to be for "systematic destruction" of cities of interest.


Thursday, February 11, 2016

Truman's Cold War in Asia - 10/11 February

Truman in Asia

There was a timeline worksheet to go with this and you all got the Presidential Comparison Sheet.

*Remember - if you turn in the Presidential Comparison Sheet completely filled out with your SFI, you can earn up to 30 points toward a previous homework or classwork grade as makeup.* [Note: This does NOT include Greatest Generation.]


Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Adjustments

Hello all!

As you know I was out sick on 9 February, so there are going to be some slight adjustments to the syllabus for this week, as follows. Please note the homework changes!

Adjusted HA II Syllabus: 9 - 12 February
A Day
B Day
9 Feb – Objectives:
·   Understand and explain the key figures and events in the escalation of the Cold War.
Main Activities:
Greatest Generation Questions due!
Greatest Generation Quiz
Small group primary docs work
Cold War in Asia Questions

HW: Prepare for a quiz on material from this Unit.
10 Feb – Objectives:
·   Identify reasons for Cold War engagement in Asia
·   Create a Korean War timeline
·   Summarize Truman’s policies, strategies, and trials in the Cold War
Main Activities:
Greatest Generation Questions due!
Greatest Generation Quiz
Truman’s Cold War in Asia
Korean War Timeline
Cold War President Comparison

HW: Prepare for a quiz on material from this Unit.
11 Feb – Objectives:
·   Identify reasons for Cold War engagement in Asia.
·   Create a Korean War timeline
·   Summarize Truman’s policies, strategies, and trials in the Cold War
Main Activities:
Truman’s Cold War in Asia
Korean War Timeline
Cold War President Comparison
Cold War Quiz

HW:  Chapter 21 Assessment (end of chapter) Questions 1-4, 10-12, 15, 16
12 Feb – Objectives:
·   Understand and explain key figures / events of the Cold War in the Eisenhower years.
·   Examine and analyze the Hungarian Uprising and the Suez Canal Crisis
Main Activities:
Cold War Quiz
Eisenhower: Policies and Strategies
Hungarian Uprising and Suex Crisis

HW: Chapter 21 Assessment (end of chapter) Questions 1-4, 10-12, 15, 16
Office Hours: 7:00am: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
2:25pm: Monday, Thursday

Long Term:
Cold War Test 22/23 February
Greatest Generation Questions/Quiz – 24/25 February


Mrs. Clark’s email: clark.carina.m@gmail.com
***Mrs. Van Campen’s new email = jvancampen@wcpssnet***


Monday, February 8, 2016

Below is the lecture and activities for 5, 8 February. Homework: Finish Greatest Generation Questions and prepare for the quiz.

Weekly Syllabus

HA II Syllabus: 8 - 12 February
A Day
B Day

8 Feb – Objectives:
·    Understand and explain the key figures and events of the origins of the Cold War.
·    Categorize key Cold War events by motivation.
·    Analyze Cold War primary documents.
Main Activities:
Cold War Pre-Assessment
Origins of Cold War Notes
Reflection
Small group primary docs work

HW: Finish Greatest Generation assignment and prepare for your quiz.
9 Feb – Objectives:
·    Understand and explain the key figures and events in the escalation of the Cold War.
·    Analyze US foreign policies presented in NSC 68.
Main Activities:
Greatest Generation Questions due!
Greatest Generation Quiz
Cold War Heats Up Notes
NSC 68 Activity

HW: Prepare for a quiz on material from this Unit.
10 Feb – Objectives:
·    Understand and explain the key figures and events in the escalation of the Cold War.
·    Analyze US foreign policies presented in NSC 68.
Main Activities:
Greatest Generation Questions due!
Greatest Generation Quiz
Cold War Heats Up Notes
NSC 68 Activity

HW: Take notes from the online lecture (see class blog). Prepare for a quiz on material from this Unit.
11 Feb – Objectives:
·    Understand and explain key figures / events of the Cold War in the Eisenhower years.
·    Write a paragraph supporting a claim about Cold War motivations.
Main Activities:
Cold War Quiz
Eisenhower Years Notes
Writing Mini-lesson

HW: TBD
12 Feb – Objectives:
·    Understand and explain key figures / events of the Cold War in the Eisenhower years.
·    Write a paragraph supporting a claim about Cold War motivations.
Main Activities:
Cold War Quiz
Quick Eisenhower Years Review
Writing Mini-lesson

HW: TBD
Office Hours: 7:00am: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
2:25pm: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Long Term:
Greatest Generation Questions/Quiz – 24/25 February
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Mrs. Clark’s email: clark.carina.m@gmail.com

***Mrs. Van Campen’s new email = jvancampen@wcpssnet***

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

3/4 February

Below is the presentation from class.

Students are to turn in their vocabulary assignment from 1/2 February at the beginning of class, then we will take notes. At the end there of class there is an additional worksheet (see the HA2 makeup binder to get a copy). It was turned in at the end of class.

**Also, see the page (button on top navigation bar) for the Greatest Generation Questions.**

Monday, February 1, 2016

1 / 2 February

Objectives:
- Assess student understanding and comprehension of WWII topics and issues.

Activities:
- Turn in WWII SFI
- WWII UNIT TEST!
- Cold War Vocabulary

Homework: Finish the vocabulary assignment if you have not finished it.


Vocabulary Assignment:

Cold War vocabulary - Use the orange textbook chapter 21 to define the following key terms and people:


satellite state
Cold War
iron curtain
Truman Doctrine
George Kennan
Containment
Marshall Plan
Berlin Airlift
NATO
Warsaw Pact
Jiang Jieshi
Mao Zedong
38th Parallel

Limited War
SEATO
arms race
MAD (mutually assured destruction)
John Foster Dulles
massive retaliation
brinksmanship
Nikita Khrushchev
Nationalize
Suez crisis
Eisenhower Doctrine
CIA
NASA