Winter Break Extra Credit 2014

Many of you might be interested in extra credit over Winter Break! Completely successfully, this will earn you up to 3 points on your midterm exam. This, plus reading notes on Chapters 17-18, could result in a total of 6 points extra credit on the exam. (What???? Is Ms. Harris crazy????!)

What you need to do:

1) Go to this website and pick out a podcast to listen to. Look through the archives to find something that is appealing to you. Part of the goal of this assignment is to have you explore an interest that hasn't been satisfied in class and to learn some of the stories that we haven't had time for but that make history great. Some shows that I have listened to and enjoyed are: A City Upon A Hill, All Hopped Up, Rules of Engagement, Mission Accomplished, and Grassy Knolls. You can download them, listen to them through this site, or access them through Itunes podcasts.

2) Listen! Don't listen in an environment where you are easily distracted.  Go walk your dog (that's what I do). Or listen while you're running on the treadmill or sitting in a car on the way to see family. Listen to the whole thing. 

3) Write a one page response to the following questions:

• How is listening to this podcast different from reading your textbook? 
• What makes it better or worse as a learning tool? What do we gain/lose from hearing more anecdotal stories from history? 
• What is the theme of the podcast you chose? If you could pick one story that you think was worth sharing with the class, what would it be, and why is it so important? How did this story add to your understanding of the larger theme?

Due date: January 6th by 2:45...for ALL CLASSES.
Note: This should go without saying, but all work must be your own. Plagiarized or shared work will result in 3 points taken off of your midterm grade, as well as lots of bad karma. Don't even think about it. 

Hope you enjoy! And, more importantly, I hope you have a wonderful, restful, and fun-filled break! See you in 2015!

Essay Prompts for the Midterm

2014 Midterm Essay Possibilities: 

On test day, you will be given two essays to choose from. You will write ONE essay. You may not use any notes or prep work to help you with your exam on test day. 

1. Compare the ways in which THREE of the following reflected tensions in colonial society: Bacon’s Rebellion (1676); Pueblo Rebellion (1680); Salem witchcraft trials (1692); Stono Rebellion (1739)

2. Although the power of the national government increased during the early republic, this development often faced serious opposition. Compare the motives and effectiveness of those opposed to the growing power of the national government in THREE of the following: Whiskey Rebellion, 1794; Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, 1798-1799; Hartford Convention, 1814-1815; Nullification Crisis, 1832-1833

3. How did the two-party system evolve from the parties of the 1790s to the parties of the 1860s? Describe points of continuity and change in the issues dividing the parties.

4. Evaluate the extent to which the Declaration of Independence marked a turning point in American history, analyzing what changed and what stayed the same from the period immediately before the declaration to the period immediately following it.

5. Evaluate the impact of religious, democratic, and intellectual movements on American reform during the mid-nineteenth century.

6. “The Civil War was a turning point in the lives of African-Americans.” Agree, disagree, or modify this statement.

Midterm Review Information

Midterm Review Guide is here.

My room will be open Thursday 12/11 afternoon for guided group study (resources available, but I will not be leading anything. Come prepared to work with your peers).

Monday 12/15, I will be around for a student-led review.

Good luck! Start studying now!

Just in case there is any more confusion...

There is NOT a DBQ tomorrow.

Test Prep for Civil War & Reconstruction

Your test will be on Civil War and Reconstruction. Your study guide covers up through the Civil War, but you will need to review on your own for Reconstruction. (Hint: use the chronology at the end of the chapter).

Questions from sections 16 and 17 on Historyteacher.net's quizzes will be helpful too!

I will be available Tuesday after school for a student-led review session from 2:45-3:30.

A History of Thanksgiving

Happy Turkey Day!

Timeline from Today

I think if you click on this it gets bigger. Hope this helps!

And read my post below about your writing!

More Writing Practice

Want to really make sure you understand what we are looking for in the DBQ?

Print or open this response to the same Jackson DBQ that you wrote. It is an average response. Try to underline the thesis, and then find examples of synthesis and context. This can all be found in the first paragraph. Then read through the additional paragraphs. Look for examples of documents AND document-specific analysis as well as outside information. You might find it helpful to get a bunch of different highlighters and mark it all up.

Then compare your work to my key. Are you seeing the same things that we are when we grade?

Good luck with it! I hope you find this helpful.

Unit 4 Test

A reminder that your Unit 4 test will be on Wednesday 11/12. It will consist of multiple choice and a free response question.

Remember to use the study guide, the quizzes (12, 14, & 15) here, and to review your notes. Think about the big idea of this unit (expansion => increased tensions over slavery) and the evidence you would give to support that idea.

I will be available after 3:15 on Monday for help reviewing. If you would like to use my room prior to that for study as a group, you may do so.

Finally, a Duke student has approached me about a study she is doing on Standard vs. Honors vs. AP classes. It would be very much appreciated if you would take the time to fill it out:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B8JZ225

DBQ and Sample

As you prepare for your DBQ on Friday, please take the time to look at this practice DBQ on reform. A sample of a good response to that question is here.

Pay attention to the thesis statement, the incorporation of documents and outside infomraiton, and the synthesis (understanding of big picture, recognition of complexity) that is conveyed.

Remember, you have a test next Thursday!

The study guide is available now.

Essays and Rubrics

Your Unit 2 essays have been graded and are in PowerSchool. The rubric is available here. While we will have some time to discuss these in class, I would encourage you to also look over your essay with this rubric. Where did you gain points? Where could you improve?

See me if you have any questions!

How To Study Smarter

Thought some of you might be interested in this: Better Ways to Learn
(Hint: study in focused short spurts, over a period of time, in different places. Teacher others. Write things. It works!)

Paper Slide Presentations

Students! Please email me your video as an attachment OR upload it to Youtube and send me the link. My email is katherine.harris AT dpsnc.net

Study Tips for Test #2

Hey there....

1) Your study guide is up.
2) There are also a few resources on the Lectures tab. Remember that you will have an essay on this test, so understanding the big ideas are crucial.
3) Remember to do extra credit: notes, reflection, and themes.
4) Quizzes 4-8 on this page might be helpful.
5) Here is a playlist for you. Enjoy.

Reading for Tuesday

Everyone will read pages 210-219.

For the online reading, please come to class with a paragraph summary of your reading(s) and at least one "amazing quote"--a sentence or two quote that really sums up the reading, makes you think, or that you have a question about.

Group A: Women
Abigail Adams Letter
John Adams Letter

Group B: Slavery
Washington's Last Will and Testament (last 2 pages only)
Jefferson's Notes from the State of Virginia

Group C: Western Farmers
Whiskey on the Frontier (skip video, read the Making...section and Taxing....section).
Washington's Sixth Annual Message (read the two excerpts here, the Message & Farewell Address. Ignore the questions!)

Group D: Native Americans
Treaty of Greenville (read excerpts A and D only)
Tecumseh to William Henry Harrison

And if you get bored, a youtube video on AHam. For fun....
Alexander Hamilton Rap

Some videos and ideas regarding the American Revolution

Some of the big questions and ideas that we have discussed regarding the Revolution:

What caused the American Revolution?

2 Revolutions--how much did things actually change?

Too Late to Apologize

And in case you're wondering whether this will be on the test, let John Green answer. Just watch the very first minute:

Getting ready for your first test!

It's that time. Here are a few resources and reminders that might help you along the way...

1) Copies of resources we used in class are available under the Lectures tab

2) Practice review quizzes. This test will cover topics 1, 2, 3, and some of four.

3) Use the study guide and your summer assignment to check your knowledge. Go over the quiz that we took on the first day and make sure you know the right answers!

4) Do the extra credit for the readings assigned so far this year.

5) Attend the review session Monday from 2:45-3:15 prepared to ask specific questions about topics that you need help with.

Good luck!

Primary Source Homework Assignment

Your first homework assignment continues the theme of settlement and encounter. Please go to this website where you will find a set of documents from both European American and Native American perspectives. Choose 1 document written by a European American and complete one side of the APPARTS worksheet that you received in class. Then choose 1 document written by a Native American and complete the other side of the APPARTS worksheet. Think about how these documents work together--what can be learned from studying both closely? Are they in agreement in anyway? Where is there tension? Come to class prepared to discuss these ideas.

Update on Summer Assignment

Update again! As we get ready for school to start on Monday, if you completed a prezi or powerpoint for your comparison study, please email the appropriate teacher with a link to that project (or attach the file).  These should be recieved by Monday morning, 7:30 a.m. If you are completing a paper copy of a project, you may simply bring it to class with you.





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Hi folks! I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far.

It appears that the Hippocampus site, where I sent you to do some summer reading, will be changing as of June 24th. As a result, I'm giving you some other options for resources. Head on over to the Summer Assignment page to see the details.

Please don't hesistate to get in touch if you have questions!

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!

I know you will do just 

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Because you are so smart, talented, and have worked so hard!

If you need a break from studying, print the following, fill in your reason for loving public schools, and send it to me. The teachers are making a display for tomorrow--May 14th--which is not just AP US exam day, but also public school appreciation day!

Your remaining review quizzes...

Review Quiz #3
(due by Tuesday 5/6 for B day, Wednesday 5/7 for A day)

Review Quiz #4
(due by Thursday 5/8 for B day, Wednesday 5/7 for A day)

Review Quiz #5
(due by Monday 5/12 for A AND B day)

These are a little cheesy, but have some good advice for your AP US exam.

***Grades are up from the practice exam. The extra credit from Spring Break has now been added on! I am thinking carefully about how we will review the tests. Some of you did a phenomenal job and should be very proud! Others, we've still got time :) You'll get there!***

Review cancelled...

Our Wednesday afternoon review has been cancelled. I will get here early tomorrow if A day students have questions, otherwise I will also plan to be around Thursday afterschool for review if any B day students are interested.

Use your study guide, practice quizzes, and the notes you've been taking all year long to guide you in your study. It's a lot of material, but you know it well. You will do great!!!

To make you smile. 

Last lecture...

The last lecture is up under the "lectures" tab. I'd also recommend watching some of the videos in the post below if you have time!

Quick Videos We Might Watch in Class if We Have Time.

Watergate

Title IX

Love Canal

Stonewall Riot

Reagan & Foreign Policy playlist

Review Quiz #2

Review Quiz #2 is here.

Review Quiz #1

This quiz covers the colonial era.

Want to do some Youtube reviewing?

John Green's Crash Course #1
John Green's Crash Course #2
John Green's Crash Course #3
John Green's Crash Course #4

For those of you who like to see how things connect to today...

Check out this article on LBJ & Obama.

And have a wonderful Spring Break, everybody! Be safe! And do the extra credit!

Face-Off Match-Ups

Just want to get these down so we are all on the same page:

1A Class
MLK vs. Billy Graham (Taylor vs. Sam. Who is who?)
Robert Kennedy (Mike) vs. Malcolm X (Arrik)
Betty Friedan vs. Gloria Steinem (Erin vs. Katie. Who is who?)
Cesar Chavez (Jeffrey) vs. Rachel Carson (Olivia)
Barry Goldwater (Nathaniel) vs. Eugene McCarthy (Keenan)
Bob Dylan (JJ) vs. Andy Warhol (Caitlin)
Abbie Hoffman (Shannon) vs. Joan Baez (Eliya)

1B Class
MLK (Annie) vs. Billy Graham (Nathan)
RFK (Keegan) vs. Malcolm X (Alan)
LBJ (Zach) vs. Joan Baez (Bailey)
Betty F (Anna) vs. Gloria S (A'mya)
Cesar (Mack) vs. Rachel (Julia)
Barry Goldwater (Peter) vs. Eugene McCarthy (Spencer)
George Wallace (Sadie) vs. Huey Newton (Tasha)
Earl Warren (Elise) vs. Timothy Leary (Annalise)
Bob Dylan (Trace) vs. Andy Warhol (Sean)
Abbie Hoffman (Connor) vs. Mario Savio (Eli) vs. Richard Nixon (Henry)

3A Class
MLK (Yosef) vs Billy Graham (Cedric)
RFK (Jordan) vs. Malcolm X (Mike)
LBJ (Eli) vs. Joan Baez (Thomas)
Betty (Kayley) vs. Gloria (Vivian)
Cesar (River) vs. Rachel (Jassimran)
Bob (Patrick T) vs. Andy (Isaac)
Abbie (Grant) vs. Mario (Patrick A) vs. Nixon (Henry K)

Link to today's prezi is here.

The 1950s

A woman's place is in the home? "Leave it to Beaver" explores the idea.
I Love Lucy explores it further....!
*All of the I Love Lucy episodes are on Hulu, if you want to watch more!


Use this link for the documents activity.

Note: clicking on details may give you additional information that helps you form your answer!

Seriously, I'm tired of changing schedules!

Tomorrow 3/19 should be an A day. I will not penalize you for late work or quiz you, however, I would strongly recommend that you complete the reading and homework that I assigned last Friday, as we will be moving along with our lessons!

So, just to be clear, there won't be a quiz, and if you don't have your handout I will accept it for late work on Friday. However, you will have additional reading tomorrow night for Friday, and I would not want you to get behind. It doesn't feel like it yet, but we're in the homestretch and need to keep moving for the AP exam.

No news on the ACT yet....

Also, a reminder to sign up for Saturday AP reviews! Deadline is THIS THURSDAY.

March is Women's History Month

AP Review Sessions

Hi guys, the District is running AP review sessions on Saturday, April 5th and Saturday, April 26th.These sessions are taught by DPS teachers (including yours truly) and are meant to kick-start your studying. They are offered for a TON of AP classees. Plus, you get a free lunch. Check out the info here! You must register by March 20th.

P.S. History and the internet come together in one super-cool project and youtube video.

Calendar Update (again!)

Please check out the revised calendar--I'd suggest using your time this weekend to prepare for this test! There is a study guide online, and it's a bit lengthy, but nothing you can't handle :)

For some of you, I have been recommending revisiting the practice quizzes available on Sue Pojer's website. They would be a great study tool!

Also, the world is rich with documentaries on WW2. We are going to watch some clips from Ken Burns' The War in class next week, but if you have time this weekend and way to get it (Netflix), maybe check it out. It's really good!

Poem

I was reminded of this poem by your quiz today. Those of you that are more literary-minded might enjoy it.

Twitter-fying

-ing World War II

The National Association of Historians has asked for a replay of key battles and events during WWII via a technology that will appeal to younger generations, i.e. Twitter. Your task is to come up with a poster of “tweets” on one of the following topics:

-The fighting in Europe (must include: Operation TORCH, Mussolini, D-Day, Operation OVERLORD, Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes Forest, Auschwitz, blitzkrieg, Battle of Stalingrad)

-The fighting in the Pacific (must include: Macarthur, Philippine campaign, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Coral Sea, Midway, island-hopping, racial attitudes towards Japanese)

-Changing notions of war (must include: Manhattan Project, total war, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, fire-bombings of Dresden)

-The Holocaust (must include: Final Solution, Hitler, Auschwitz, America’s policy towards it…, War Refugee Board, Nuremberg Trials)

-Conferences (must include: Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill, Atlantic Charter, Tehran, Yalta, Manhattan Project, Potsdam)

Requirements:

Each poster will have a timeline of key events (including an explanation of its impact) on the left side. On the right side, you must include 10 tweets on the topics, from at least 2 different figures (these may be well-known leaders or averages soldiers). Make sure you use the “must-includes” in a way that is meaningful and shows understanding the context. Remember—each tweet can have up to 140 characters! Be creative!

Example:

Timeline:

1876: Battle of Little Big Horn, also known as Custer’s Last Stand. Three Indian tribes combined forces to defeat General Custer and the cavalry. Significant because it showed that Native American forces could defeat the army, despite technological differences. This intensified the rivalry leading up to the Massacre at Wounded Knee.

Calendar Updates

So this is not quite set in stone, yet...however, I believe the ACT is going to be rescheduled for March 18th. Wednesday, 3/5 will be an A day. Come with your reading done!

1st New Deal Overview

Video to watch here. Will be a good review!

Also...no test Monday/Tuesday.

If that wasn't clear...we will test Wed/Thurs of this week!

WWI and Snow

If you want a good WWI movie with some snow, watch Joyeux Noel.

If you want a review of WWI in 6 minutes, watch this.

Unit 6 study guide is up, if you want to get ahead.

Enjoy the snow!

Independent Study Information

If you're interested in doing an independent study next year, please read below:

Program Overview

In the Independent Study program at Jordan, students can choose to take a class with a teacher one-on-one which covers a very specific topic. Unique to Jordan, this gives the students an opportunity to do selected readings, specific research and/or a project on a topic which interests them. The teacher, in this situation, takes the role of facilitator by assisting with research and participating in discussions regarding the specific material.

Teacher Information

• Only juniors and seniors who have not failed a course in the year they register are eligible for an Independent Study.
• Only teachers who have been members of the Jordan faculty for at least three years may sponsor an Independent Study
• An Independent Study is automatically cancelled if the sponsoring teacher does not return to Jordan High School
• Independent Study students are assigned to the classroom of the sponsoring teacher (during an existing class) and must be present in that classroom during the independent study time.
• Teachers are expected to help develop the course, periodically meet with the student, offer feedback, take regular attendance, and enter grades each quarter (as they will be listed in PowerSchool)
• No independent study can be scheduled during the teacher's planning period - no exceptions
• If a course already exists in DPS/JHS, then it cannot be an independent study
• A teacher cannot sponsor more than two (2) Independent Studies
• Teachers are not required to mentor independent study courses, but we would welcome your participation

Timeline for Students
The following dates will guide us over the next few weeks:

• February 20th - Interest Meeting for ALL students interested in taking an Independent Study Class; they can attend either the morning session 7:00-7:20 or afternoon session 2:40-3:00 (this is in the announcements each day)
• March 5th - All Pre-approval forms due to Mr. McDonald (Room 404) by 3:00pm
• March 19th - All Application Packets due to Mr. McDonald (Room 404) by 8:00am

Student Forms

Pre-Approval Forms and Application Packets can be found at the following link: http://www.jordan.dpsnc.net/academics/independent-studies-program. Please encourage the students to read the information carefully and meet expectations as required.

Questions?? See Mr. McDonald

Imperialism Friday/Monday

Mainly posting this for those students who will miss due to the field trip...

Video we watched.

Article we discussed.

Presidential views on imperialism we completed.

Video we didn't get to watch....on the outbreak of WWI.

Documents leading up to World War I.

Can Imperialism be a positive force in the world? What was the cause of America's involvement in World War I? Be prepared to answer those questions!

Calendar Updates...

Oh man, I hope this is right:

1) All classes will take the Multiple Choice portions of their test on Monday/Tuesday of next week. We will then jump into a short unit on Imperialism and WWI (see new calendar posted).

2) Thursday afterschool will be a second writing workshop day. For this day, please bring a recent essay that was not a "9" so we can talk about ways to improve.

Don't forget your "Get to Know You" assignment for Ms. Friedlander!
Thanks and have a great weekend!

Ms. H

In case of snow...

Hello young adults,

If we have a DELAY on Wednesday, you will take the essay portion of your test and your extra credit notes are due.

If we have NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, you will take the test on your return to school. If we have shortened periods, we will break it up over two days.

Enjoy the wintry weather!

Unit 5 Test

Hey kids,

Note that there is a review guide up for this unit.

Also note that this is a great overview of the Progressive Politics, a topic we did not get to talk about much in class. (Thanks, Mr. Jones.)

Let me know if you have any questions or need any help you are preparing for the test!

Washington & DuBois Readings

*A note from W.E.B. DuBois to Booker T. Washington, congratulating him on his Atlanta Speech*

AP Classes: please read and take notes on the following articles...

The Atlanta Compromise

The Talented Tenth
You should also be familiar with the terms: Niagara Movement, NAACP, and "Talented Tenth"

If you have extra time, this is a great overview site to play around on.

Enjoy your reading!

Progressive Presentations

Moral Reform in the late 1800s/early 1900s --Julia & Anna

Progressivism & the Economy -- Anna & Elise

Women's Rights -- Annie & Nathan

Black Power in America -- Alan & Sean

Corruption in Cities -- Zach & Tasha

African American Civil Rights -- Keegan & Mack

Moral Vices: White Slavery -- Henry & Eli

Food Safety -- Peter Somers

Monopolies & Trusts -- Spencer

Environmental Issues in the Progressive Era -- Trace & Connor

Food Safety -- Katie & Erin

Labor Issues -- Caitlin & Eliya

Women's Rights -- Olivia & Jeffrey

Environment: Then and  Now -- JJ & Shannon

Labor Issues -- Grant & River

African American Civil Rights -- Jordan & Mike

Monopolies and Trusts -- Isaac & Patrick

Environmental Issues -- Vivian & Eli

Food Safety -- Henry & Yosef

Moral Vices -- Kayley & Jassimran

Good news/bad news

Good news:
Due to some guidance information sessions and a hunch that our presentations will take a little time, I am pushing your test back a day. Originally scheduled for Friday/Monday, your test on this unit will now be on Tuesday 1/28 and Wednesday 1/29.

Bad news:
We're gonna throw an essay on there. (Really, this is good news. More practice for you, right?!)

ALSO....

Good news:
2 hour delay tomorrow. SNOW!

Bad news:
You still need to send me the link to your Progressives presentation. Unless you are Anna & Elise. Then you've already done it.

Progressives Day 1

Today in class we will be looking at how Progressives use government to attempt reforms in society, with some success! There are some resources you will need to accesss here:

1) Link to survey (as discussed in class)
2) Link to assignment for class (printable version)

Valentine's day is just a month away....do you recognize these people?

Assignment guidelines:

Progressive Era Presentations: Then and Now!

Our discussion of the Populist movement revealed that many of the issues prevalent in the Gilded Age continue to be topics of discussion and debate today: the gap between rich and poor, a feeling of distrust for banks and government, the use of religion and race to divide the public. During the early 20^th century, reformers such as the Populists and Progressives worked to improve many of these problems. Do we still have such reformers today? This project will explore how things have changed and how they have stayed the same!

You and a partner will need to prepare a presentation that reviews one of the following topics. You will create a brief online presentation (using Prezi or Google Docs) to share this information with your class mates. Due date is the beginning of next class. You will need to email me the link to your presentation before then OR post it in the comments!!

Topics:

□    Corruption in cities, i.e. political bosses and machines

□    Corruption in state politics

□    Corruption in national politics

□    Environmental issues

□    Labor issues

□    Moral vices, i.e. prostitution, drinking, and breakdown of families

□    Women’s rights

□    Monopolies and trusts

□    Food safety

□    Economic depression, i.e. unemployment, tariff, money supply

□    African-American civil rights

Presentation requirements—for your topic you will need to:

1. Explain what the problem was.
2. Share how we know about the problem—who were muckrakers that revealed information about the problem? Do we have photos or statistical evidence? This is a good area to make your presentation more visually interesting by including graphics or  quotes
3. Acknowledge important leaders or organizations in this movement
4. Explain how Progressives responded to these problems (including specific legislation that was passed)
5. Evaluate the success of Progressives at solving this problem. Did they?
6. Reflect how this issue remains a concern of Americans today. You will need to briefly summarize the current situation. What are some similarities or differences? (See me if you need some help brainstorming!)
7. A works cited list explaining where you found your information. 

Writing Workshop 1/23

Just a reminder that I will be hosting a writing workshop on Thursday, 1/23, from 2:45-3:45. If you are feeling like you could use more help with your essays, I strongly encourage you to come. This will be the first of three writing workshops that will build on each other. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Also, I posted links to a number of the resources that I used in lecture today under the "Lectures" tab. I hope that you take some time to explore them a bit!