Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
School's almost out!
Hey everyone,
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. We are spending this week reviewing major events in US history, and next week testing, and then its SUMMER! I must use this opportunity to tell you all how special you have been to me. I will have many fond memories of our year together. Next year I will start a new chapter in my life. Mommy x 2! I am due to have a new little one in October. For this reason, I have chosen to take a year off. I will miss seeing you all, and definitely want to keep in touch. Feel free to follow my family blog www.thecolemanbuzz.blogspot.com to see what is up with my family. You can also follow me on twitter by typing angiecoleman in the search box. Please leave comments! I want to know how life is treating you.
Congratulations on a great year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Coleman
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. We are spending this week reviewing major events in US history, and next week testing, and then its SUMMER! I must use this opportunity to tell you all how special you have been to me. I will have many fond memories of our year together. Next year I will start a new chapter in my life. Mommy x 2! I am due to have a new little one in October. For this reason, I have chosen to take a year off. I will miss seeing you all, and definitely want to keep in touch. Feel free to follow my family blog www.thecolemanbuzz.blogspot.com to see what is up with my family. You can also follow me on twitter by typing angiecoleman in the search box. Please leave comments! I want to know how life is treating you.
Congratulations on a great year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Coleman
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
A revamping of end of year schedule
Sorry ladies and gents,
it looks like the decades project will be a no go. Computer and library time is taken by AP testing :( . We will instead finish out the year with some fun activities. You are welcome to complete the decades project on your own or with a partner for bonus credit. The due date will be the same (5/26). This week's agenda is as follows.
Day 4 5/19
* Finish "A Long Walk Home"
*Journal: Describe how life was different before/after the Civil Rights Movement.
*Discuss Movie and Movement
* Watch Assassination of MLK video
* Complete Venn Diagram of MLK/ Malcolm X.
Day 5 5/21
* Journal : How did leaders like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King change America?
* Discuss the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on the country.
* Watch Title IX clip
* Complete Matrix on more recent civil rights movements in terms of other minorities.
* History Rocks (80's) if time
it looks like the decades project will be a no go. Computer and library time is taken by AP testing :( . We will instead finish out the year with some fun activities. You are welcome to complete the decades project on your own or with a partner for bonus credit. The due date will be the same (5/26). This week's agenda is as follows.
Day 4 5/19
* Finish "A Long Walk Home"
*Journal: Describe how life was different before/after the Civil Rights Movement.
*Discuss Movie and Movement
* Watch Assassination of MLK video
* Complete Venn Diagram of MLK/ Malcolm X.
Day 5 5/21
* Journal : How did leaders like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King change America?
* Discuss the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on the country.
* Watch Title IX clip
* Complete Matrix on more recent civil rights movements in terms of other minorities.
* History Rocks (80's) if time
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Civil Rights and Beyond
Well guys,
This seems like the end of an era. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! We are finishing Civil Rights on Monday, and moving into the crazy eras of the 80's, 90's and 2000's and guess what...you are the teachers! Here is the end of the year schedule. Hooray! Summer is coming!
Monday 5/18 Long Walk Home Movie (finish 1-20 of civil rights page)
Tuesday 5/19 Begin Decades Project
Thursday 5/21 Groupwork continues
Tuesday 5/26 Presentations
Thursday 5/28 Review For Final
Monday 6/1 Finals Week!
Here is your decades project!
U.S. History
Decades Project – 100 points
Objective: For students to research various aspects of American culture and politics during their assigned decade. This is also an opportunity for students to work on research, communication and presentation skills.
Directions:
Students will work in groups of 4-5.
Each group member will select 5 aspects of their era (see topics below) to research
Each project should include information on the following:
A) Fashion/Clothing/Hairstyles (men and women)
B) Food
C) Music
D) Entertainment/Recreation/Leisure
E) Values (Culture, what was important, slang, etc.)
F) Politics
G) Economy
H) Inventions, technology
This project should provide the audience with an overall idea of what happened during that decade and what it would be like to live during that time period.
Different formats that may be used (but are not limited to): Video, display boards, actual artifacts, scrapbook, PowerPoint presentations, slide show, games, demonstrations, or a combination of these formats.
Presentations will be given on Tuesday 5/26 during class.
Project requirements:
Thorough information provided about the assigned decade
At least 3 different sources (in addition to the textbook) are used for researching the decade
All group members must partake in researching and putting the project together – it must be identified who was responsible for what
Step 1 - Research and Data (must use at least 3 sources)
1. Fashion
A) What type of clothing was popular during that time period?
B) Popular accessories?
C) Popular hairstyles?
D) Make sure to illustrate difference between Men and Women and also social classes
2. Music
A) What type music was popular during that time period?
B) What musicians were popular?
C) Try to find specific examples that could be listened to in class
3. Recreation/Leisure
A) What venue was used for entertainment? (movies, music, television, sports, etc)
B) Popular activities (dances, games)
C) Any popular movie stars, sports figures
D) Food - What was the American diet like? Popular restaurants and/or meal? Usually cook at home or dine out? (Bring samples)
4. Politics
A) Who were the presidents during the decade?
B) Any political scandals?
C) Any wars?
5. Economy
A) How was the economy at the time?
B) What was the unemployment rate?
C) Were there any shortages?
D) How was the tax rate?
6. Values/culture
A) What was important to the American people during that time period?
B) How did they view women? People of color?
C) Were there any movements or revolutions during that time period?
D) Were there any popular sayings or slang?
7. Inventions/Technology
A) Were there any important/influential inventions that came out of your decade?
B) How did the inventions impact the American people?
Step 2 - Project
Include visuals!
Be sure to include maps, graphs, photographs or other visuals to illustrate information about the time
The presentation should be a “lived experience” – try to be interactive
Have fun and be creative!
Decades Project
4 = Exemplary 3 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 1 = Needs Work
Self
Presentation Rubric
Teacher
__ × 8 = __
Content: Includes thorough information on all assigned topics of the decade. Information is clear and accurate.
__ × 8 = ___
___x 3 =___
Teamwork: All members of the group contributed to the product and kept each other working diligently
___x 3=___
__x4=___
Visual Aids: Visual aids are provided during the presentation. Aids clearly illustrated information. The poster/board is neat and organized in a clear and understandable way for the audience.
__× 4 = ___
__ × 6 = ___
Overall Presentation: Organized and fluent presentation, with use of visual aids, an attention getter, introduction and conclusion. Students present an engaging presentation that is easy to follow information.
__ × 6 = ___
Total: ____
Total points possible: 72
Total: ____
Self
Research
Teacher
___ x 4 = ___
__ ×4= ___
Thoroughness: Researched decade thoroughly. Answered all questions in each section.
___ ×4 = ___
Total: ____
Total points possible: 16
Total: ____
Total Points: _______/100 Grade: ___________
Have a great week!
This seems like the end of an era. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! We are finishing Civil Rights on Monday, and moving into the crazy eras of the 80's, 90's and 2000's and guess what...you are the teachers! Here is the end of the year schedule. Hooray! Summer is coming!
Monday 5/18 Long Walk Home Movie (finish 1-20 of civil rights page)
Tuesday 5/19 Begin Decades Project
Thursday 5/21 Groupwork continues
Tuesday 5/26 Presentations
Thursday 5/28 Review For Final
Monday 6/1 Finals Week!
Here is your decades project!
U.S. History
Decades Project – 100 points
Objective: For students to research various aspects of American culture and politics during their assigned decade. This is also an opportunity for students to work on research, communication and presentation skills.
Directions:
Students will work in groups of 4-5.
Each group member will select 5 aspects of their era (see topics below) to research
Each project should include information on the following:
A) Fashion/Clothing/Hairstyles (men and women)
B) Food
C) Music
D) Entertainment/Recreation/Leisure
E) Values (Culture, what was important, slang, etc.)
F) Politics
G) Economy
H) Inventions, technology
This project should provide the audience with an overall idea of what happened during that decade and what it would be like to live during that time period.
Different formats that may be used (but are not limited to): Video, display boards, actual artifacts, scrapbook, PowerPoint presentations, slide show, games, demonstrations, or a combination of these formats.
Presentations will be given on Tuesday 5/26 during class.
Project requirements:
Thorough information provided about the assigned decade
At least 3 different sources (in addition to the textbook) are used for researching the decade
All group members must partake in researching and putting the project together – it must be identified who was responsible for what
Step 1 - Research and Data (must use at least 3 sources)
1. Fashion
A) What type of clothing was popular during that time period?
B) Popular accessories?
C) Popular hairstyles?
D) Make sure to illustrate difference between Men and Women and also social classes
2. Music
A) What type music was popular during that time period?
B) What musicians were popular?
C) Try to find specific examples that could be listened to in class
3. Recreation/Leisure
A) What venue was used for entertainment? (movies, music, television, sports, etc)
B) Popular activities (dances, games)
C) Any popular movie stars, sports figures
D) Food - What was the American diet like? Popular restaurants and/or meal? Usually cook at home or dine out? (Bring samples)
4. Politics
A) Who were the presidents during the decade?
B) Any political scandals?
C) Any wars?
5. Economy
A) How was the economy at the time?
B) What was the unemployment rate?
C) Were there any shortages?
D) How was the tax rate?
6. Values/culture
A) What was important to the American people during that time period?
B) How did they view women? People of color?
C) Were there any movements or revolutions during that time period?
D) Were there any popular sayings or slang?
7. Inventions/Technology
A) Were there any important/influential inventions that came out of your decade?
B) How did the inventions impact the American people?
Step 2 - Project
Include visuals!
Be sure to include maps, graphs, photographs or other visuals to illustrate information about the time
The presentation should be a “lived experience” – try to be interactive
Have fun and be creative!
Decades Project
4 = Exemplary 3 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 1 = Needs Work
Self
Presentation Rubric
Teacher
__ × 8 = __
Content: Includes thorough information on all assigned topics of the decade. Information is clear and accurate.
__ × 8 = ___
___x 3 =___
Teamwork: All members of the group contributed to the product and kept each other working diligently
___x 3=___
__x4=___
Visual Aids: Visual aids are provided during the presentation. Aids clearly illustrated information. The poster/board is neat and organized in a clear and understandable way for the audience.
__× 4 = ___
__ × 6 = ___
Overall Presentation: Organized and fluent presentation, with use of visual aids, an attention getter, introduction and conclusion. Students present an engaging presentation that is easy to follow information.
__ × 6 = ___
Total: ____
Total points possible: 72
Total: ____
Self
Research
Teacher
___ x 4 = ___
__ ×4= ___
Thoroughness: Researched decade thoroughly. Answered all questions in each section.
___ ×4 = ___
Total: ____
Total points possible: 16
Total: ____
Total Points: _______/100 Grade: ___________
Have a great week!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Well gang,
It looks like the Vietnam Era stretched out a little longer than anticipated. It is such a pivotal and interesting time in our history, and I hated not doing it justice. We will spend this week finishing up the Cold War and looking at the policies and leaders involved in bring it's end.
Agenda Day 6
Outcome(s) I can:
· Describe the end of US involvement and the final outcome in Vietnam
Focus: Review Vietnam part 1- look at photographs
Focus: Three things learned about Vietnam from Webquest
Powerpoint Vietnam part 2/write protest song about war using information gathered
Listen to protest songs while creating or watch the History Rocks :The Seventies
Present songs (if time)
Agenda Day 7
Outcome: I can identify changes in the Communist world that ended the Cold War
Focus Protest Songs/ Legacy of Vietnam Review
Instruct Discovery learning: students will read excerpts about final events in Cold War and create news headlines for each event
Discuss end of Cold War.
Watch Presidents Video Nixon-Regan
Homework: Review Puzzle
Agenda Day 8: Groupwork: Creation of “We didn’t start the fire” replace words for ideas, people, and phrases from the Cold War and
Visual Representation of the Cold War
Perform songs
Have a great week!
It looks like the Vietnam Era stretched out a little longer than anticipated. It is such a pivotal and interesting time in our history, and I hated not doing it justice. We will spend this week finishing up the Cold War and looking at the policies and leaders involved in bring it's end.
Agenda Day 6
Outcome(s) I can:
· Describe the end of US involvement and the final outcome in Vietnam
Focus: Review Vietnam part 1- look at photographs
Focus: Three things learned about Vietnam from Webquest
Powerpoint Vietnam part 2/write protest song about war using information gathered
Listen to protest songs while creating or watch the History Rocks :The Seventies
Present songs (if time)
Agenda Day 7
Outcome: I can identify changes in the Communist world that ended the Cold War
Focus Protest Songs/ Legacy of Vietnam Review
Instruct Discovery learning: students will read excerpts about final events in Cold War and create news headlines for each event
Discuss end of Cold War.
Watch Presidents Video Nixon-Regan
Homework: Review Puzzle
Agenda Day 8: Groupwork: Creation of “We didn’t start the fire” replace words for ideas, people, and phrases from the Cold War and
Visual Representation of the Cold War
Perform songs
Have a great week!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Vietnam in one week!
Hello History lovers!
We are moving this week into one of my favorite areas of United States History: The Vietnam Conflict. This era forever transformed how Americans felt about politicians, Presidents, and the media. The levels of protest and challenge to the United States government were unprecedented as many fought to keep relatives out of a war they believed had no merit. Vietnam was just another block in the "wall of containment".
Unit: Cold War
Outcome(s) I can
· Explain the reasons for the origin and escalation of US involvement in Vietnam
· Summarize the social and political impacts of the Vietnam War at home and abroad
Agenda Day 6
Focus (No time)
Instruct: PowerPoint Vietnam conflict
1968 Video
Complete readings packet
Exit question: Describe how Vietnam changed the military, political, and social issues in the United States
Unit: Cold War
Agenda Day 7
Outcome(s) I can:
· Describe the end of US involvement and the final outcome in Vietnam
Focus: Review Vietnam part 1- look at photographs
Instruct: Vietnam part 2
Vietnam Web quest
Using readings provided, write protest song about war using information gathered
Listen to protest songs while creating or watch the History Rocks :The Seventies
Agenda Day 8
Present songs (if time)
End of Cold War
We are moving this week into one of my favorite areas of United States History: The Vietnam Conflict. This era forever transformed how Americans felt about politicians, Presidents, and the media. The levels of protest and challenge to the United States government were unprecedented as many fought to keep relatives out of a war they believed had no merit. Vietnam was just another block in the "wall of containment".
Unit: Cold War
Outcome(s) I can
· Explain the reasons for the origin and escalation of US involvement in Vietnam
· Summarize the social and political impacts of the Vietnam War at home and abroad
Agenda Day 6
Focus (No time)
Instruct: PowerPoint Vietnam conflict
1968 Video
Complete readings packet
Exit question: Describe how Vietnam changed the military, political, and social issues in the United States
Unit: Cold War
Agenda Day 7
Outcome(s) I can:
· Describe the end of US involvement and the final outcome in Vietnam
Focus: Review Vietnam part 1- look at photographs
Instruct: Vietnam part 2
Vietnam Web quest
Using readings provided, write protest song about war using information gathered
Listen to protest songs while creating or watch the History Rocks :The Seventies
Agenda Day 8
Present songs (if time)
End of Cold War
Monday, April 20, 2009
Cold War Days 3-5
Hello history lovers,
This week brings the dreaded state testing to LHS! I will be seeing most of you on Monday and Friday, and A4 will be with me all week. Congratulations! We will be covering the 50's and 60's this week. We look at the political fallout of life in the midst of the Cold War, but we also take a more lighthearted look at the culture, art, and music of the 50's. We will hopefully even have time to complete a space race class competition.
Unit: Cold War
Day: 3 Monday
Outcome(s): Students will understand the culture of the US in the 1950’s. Students
Lesson Activities/ Resources:
• Focus: TCI 1.3 McCarthy experiential exercise (or suburb cartoon)
• Review Cold War, HUAC, and McCarthyism
* Lecture/Discussion of 1950's
• Watch Fifties video (United Streaming or the Century)
• Exit Question: Explain how the US changed politically, socially, and economically in the 1950’s?
Unit: Cold War
Agenda 4/22 Testing: 4th block video
Unit: Cold War
Agenda Day 4 Friday
Students will be able to describe the new military policy of the Kennedy administration and how it fit into the Cold War Policy of Containment
Students will understand the competition between superpowers in the space race
Focus: Kennedy Presidents Video
Instruct: Discuss Kennedy Overview of campaign promises, obstacles
Use TCI 1.4 Handouts
Space Race: Students will separate into teams of two and “build a space shuttle”
Assessment: Answer debriefing questions about space race
Exit question: Were the Kennedy accomplishments during his short time in office creating a successful or failed approach to containment and foreign policy?
Unit: Cold War
Outcome(s) I can
• Explain the reasons for the origin and escalation of US involvement in Vietnam
• Summarize the social and political impacts of the Vietnam War at home and abroad
Agenda Day 5
• Focus (No time)
• Instruct: Powerpoint Vietnam conflict
• Complete packet/webquest
• Exit question: Describe how Vietnam changed the military, political, and social issues in the United States
This week brings the dreaded state testing to LHS! I will be seeing most of you on Monday and Friday, and A4 will be with me all week. Congratulations! We will be covering the 50's and 60's this week. We look at the political fallout of life in the midst of the Cold War, but we also take a more lighthearted look at the culture, art, and music of the 50's. We will hopefully even have time to complete a space race class competition.
Unit: Cold War
Day: 3 Monday
Outcome(s): Students will understand the culture of the US in the 1950’s. Students
Lesson Activities/ Resources:
• Focus: TCI 1.3 McCarthy experiential exercise (or suburb cartoon)
• Review Cold War, HUAC, and McCarthyism
* Lecture/Discussion of 1950's
• Watch Fifties video (United Streaming or the Century)
• Exit Question: Explain how the US changed politically, socially, and economically in the 1950’s?
Unit: Cold War
Agenda 4/22 Testing: 4th block video
Unit: Cold War
Agenda Day 4 Friday
Students will be able to describe the new military policy of the Kennedy administration and how it fit into the Cold War Policy of Containment
Students will understand the competition between superpowers in the space race
Focus: Kennedy Presidents Video
Instruct: Discuss Kennedy Overview of campaign promises, obstacles
Use TCI 1.4 Handouts
Space Race: Students will separate into teams of two and “build a space shuttle”
Assessment: Answer debriefing questions about space race
Exit question: Were the Kennedy accomplishments during his short time in office creating a successful or failed approach to containment and foreign policy?
Unit: Cold War
Outcome(s) I can
• Explain the reasons for the origin and escalation of US involvement in Vietnam
• Summarize the social and political impacts of the Vietnam War at home and abroad
Agenda Day 5
• Focus (No time)
• Instruct: Powerpoint Vietnam conflict
• Complete packet/webquest
• Exit question: Describe how Vietnam changed the military, political, and social issues in the United States
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