Objectives:
Students will be introduced to service learning concepts.
Students will continue to research and brainstorm topics for NHD (Debate & Diplomacy).
Do Now: IMC side- story of the two doorways/ class discussion/ intro to service learning.
Brain break: stretch and pressure points
Classwork:
Choice #1 (NHD)
Read The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. ON YOUR BLOG, write 3 things you learned and how what you learned could connect to making your NHD project more creative.
Choice #2 (Service)
Read this article about a Rutger's freshman who committed suicide after his roommate broadcast a private encounter over the internet and "outed" him.
ON YOUR BLOG, explain what you think the penalty should be for this type of offense. Did his roommate break the law, or is it bigger than that? How can you prevent cyberbullying in our school?
ALL STUDENTS
Continue discussing and researching your NHD project ideas- use Google Books, iTunes podcasting, Free Library of Philadelphia, and traditional search methods.
Don't forget- PRIMARY SOURCES!!!
Time permitting: begin to research ideas for community and school based service projects.
Homework:
1. Continue reading and researching your NHD ideas. Even though you do not have my class for the next few weeks, you must continue researching your topic and discussing with history teachers and group members
2. Consider ways you would like to be the change you wish to see in the world. Email me 3-5 ideas by Tues. Oct 5
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
WED. SEPT 29, Period 4
Objectives:
Students will consider creative ways to narrow NHD topic/frame their debate
Students will learn a variety of methods for conducting historical research.
Students will practice finding podcasts and google books on their topics.
DO NOW: Read about how one couple's struggle helped changed the laws of the land. Discuss with your partner how you could apply what you learned to your topic choice. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/us/06loving.html
CLASSWORK:
Independent:
Read USING MUSEUMS for HISTORICAL RESEARCH.
Which local museums might be useful to your NHD project? How and Why?
As a class:
1. http://books.google.com
2. Search for your NHD topic idea
3. On your blog or in an email to mirandagt2014@gmail.com write/record:
Assessment:
Students will consider creative ways to narrow NHD topic/frame their debate
Students will learn a variety of methods for conducting historical research.
Students will practice finding podcasts and google books on their topics.
DO NOW: Read about how one couple's struggle helped changed the laws of the land. Discuss with your partner how you could apply what you learned to your topic choice. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/us/06loving.html
CLASSWORK:
Independent:
Read USING MUSEUMS for HISTORICAL RESEARCH.
Which local museums might be useful to your NHD project? How and Why?
As a class:
- Teacher will demonstrate google books and iTunes podcasts for historical research
1. http://books.google.com
2. Search for your NHD topic idea
3. On your blog or in an email to mirandagt2014@gmail.com write/record:
- Title and author
- Copy URL (website address)
- 3-5 facts from the book
Assessment:
- Students are actively engaged in demonstration and research process
- Students complete classwork (blog/email)
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday Sept 27, PERIOD 4
Objective: Students will learn about US diplomatic choices in WWII.
Students will study primary source documents to understand 'a picture is worth a thousand words.'
Do Now: Examine this site on US choices for diplomacy and war. ON YOUR BLOG, list 3-5 things you learned.
Classwork:
1. Class discussion of NHD topic, Debate and Diplomacy
2. Discussion of Search and Primary Sources
3. Choose 3 primary sources from The Constitution. On your blog:
- OBSERVE details- What do you notice? What doesn’t make sense?
- REFLECT - What did you learn? Who made this? Why? How? Who was its intended audience?
- QUESTION- What further research do you need to complete? What is the purpose of this source?
Homework: DOWNLOAD and READ the pdf on the 2011 NHD Theme and More NHD info: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/GettingStarted.htm
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
A wealth of material is available about the Constitution. Below are a few “starter” resources.
American Memory Timeline
American Memory Timeline: The New Nation
Friday, September 24, 2010
Fri. Sept. 24 PERIOD 2
Objectives: Students will be introduced to service learning concepts.
Students will continue to research and brainstorm topics for NHD (Debate & Diplomacy).
Do Now: IMC side- discussion of the two doorways/ intro to service learning
Classwork: Continue discussing and researching your NHD project ideas. Time permitting, you may begin to research ideas for community and school based service projects.
Homework:
1. Continue reading and researching your NHD ideas. Email me about your progress by Fri. Oct. 1
2. Consider ways you would like to be the change you wish to see in the world. Email me 3-5 ideas by Fri. Oct 1.
Students will continue to research and brainstorm topics for NHD (Debate & Diplomacy).
Do Now: IMC side- discussion of the two doorways/ intro to service learning
Classwork: Continue discussing and researching your NHD project ideas. Time permitting, you may begin to research ideas for community and school based service projects.
Homework:
1. Continue reading and researching your NHD ideas. Email me about your progress by Fri. Oct. 1
2. Consider ways you would like to be the change you wish to see in the world. Email me 3-5 ideas by Fri. Oct 1.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Thurs. 9/23 PERIOD 2
Objective: Students will discover a variety of methods for conducting historical research.
Students will practice finding podcasts and google books on their topics.
Do Now: Read USING MUSEUMS for HISTORICAL RESEARCH.
Which local museums might be useful to your NHD project? How and Why?
Classwork:
2. Search for your NHD topic idea
3. On your blog or in an email to mirandagt2014@gmail.com write/record:
Students will practice finding podcasts and google books on their topics.
Do Now: Read USING MUSEUMS for HISTORICAL RESEARCH.
Which local museums might be useful to your NHD project? How and Why?
Classwork:
- Teacher will demonstrate google books and iTunes podcasts for historical research
- Students will actively practice using variety of media and sources for historical research
- Students will blog or email their findings (3 sources)
2. Search for your NHD topic idea
3. On your blog or in an email to mirandagt2014@gmail.com write/record:
- Title and author
- Copy URL (website address)
- 3-5 facts from the book
- Students are actively engaged in demonstration and research process
- Students complete classwork (blog/email)
Wed. Sept 22 - PERIOD 4
Objectives:
Students will be introduced to key concepts of 'primary sources' and 'historical research process'.
Students will be introduced to a variety of topics suitable for NHD
Do Now: Examine this site on US choices for diplomacy and war. ON YOUR BLOG, list 3-5 things you learned.
Classwork:
- Students will discuss with classmates: What is HISTORICAL RESEARCH?
- Students will examine and discuss several examples of NHD theme Debate and Diplomacy: Successes, Failures and Consequences
- Students will brainstorm ideas for further research and email mirandagt2014@gmail.com
Examples
What successful debates helped the American Revolution?
- Thomas Paine
- Ben Franklin in England
The Decision to drop the Atomic Bomb
(Hiroshima, Nagasaki)
Origins of the Immigration Debate
Debates in framing the Constitution:
- 3/5th compromise
- States rights vs Federal Rights
- What is the debate over the 2nd Amendment? What are consequences?
Debates about civil liberties
- Censorship
- Temperance/Rise of Organized Crime
- Temperance/Women winning Right to Vote (19th amendment)
- Brown v Board
MORE on FAILURES of DIPLOMACY (AP US)
Monday, September 20, 2010
Tues. Sept 21, PERIOD 2
Objectives:
Students will be introduced to key concepts of 'primary sources' and 'historical research process'.
Students will be introduced to a variety of topics suitable for NHD
Do Now: REVIEW: Read What is a Primary Source
Classwork:
- Students will discuss with classmates: What is HISTORICAL RESEARCH?
- Students will examine and discuss several examples of NHD theme Debate and Diplomacy: Successes, Failures and Consequences
- Students will brainstorm ideas for further research and email mirandagt2014@gmail.com
Examples
What successful debates helped the American Revolution?
- Thomas Paine
- Ben Franklin in England
The Decision to drop the Atomic Bomb
(Hiroshima, Nagasaki)
Origins of the Immigration Debate
Debates in framing the Constitution:
- 3/5th compromise
- States rights vs Federal Rights
- What is the debate over the 2nd Amendment? What are consequences?
Debates about civil liberties
- Censorship
- Temperance/Rise of Organized Crime
- Temperance/Women winning Right to Vote (19th amendment)
- Brown v Board
MORE on FAILURES of DIPLOMACY (AP US)
Monday Sept 20, PERIOD 2
Objective: Students will learn about US diplomatic choices in WWII.
Students will study primary source documents to understand 'a picture is worth a thousand words.'
Do Now: Examine this site on US choices for diplomacy and war. ON YOUR BLOG, list 3-5 things you learned.
Classwork:
1. Class discussion of NHD topic, Debate and Diplomacy
2. Discussion of Search and Primary Sources
3. Choose 3 primary sources from The Constitution. On your blog:
- OBSERVE details- What do you notice? What doesn’t make sense?
- REFLECT - What did you learn? Who made this? Why? How? Who was its intended audience?
- QUESTION- What further research do you need to complete? What is the purpose of this source?
Homework: DOWNLOAD and READ the pdf on the 2011 NHD Theme and More NHD info: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/GettingStarted.htm
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
A wealth of material is available about the Constitution. Below are a few “starter” resources.
American Memory Timeline
American Memory Timeline: The New Nation
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Wed. Sept. 8 ALL CLASSES
Reminder: No gum, food, or drinks. Keep all bags on divider shelf.
Do Now:
Read one of the following posts about what might have been in history
If Hitler Was Stopped Before WWII
or
If MacArthur Had Nuked China
Classwork:
1. Teacher demonstration on creating a classwork blog on blogger.com
2. As your first blog post, please respond and react to the article you read for the Do Now. You may conduct additional research on the topic. Write 8-15 sentences.
3. DOWNLOAD and READ the pdf on the 2011 NHD Theme.
4. More NHD info: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/GettingStarted.htm
Homework:
Do Now:
Read one of the following posts about what might have been in history
If Hitler Was Stopped Before WWII
or
If MacArthur Had Nuked China
Classwork:
1. Teacher demonstration on creating a classwork blog on blogger.com
2. As your first blog post, please respond and react to the article you read for the Do Now. You may conduct additional research on the topic. Write 8-15 sentences.
3. DOWNLOAD and READ the pdf on the 2011 NHD Theme.
4. More NHD info: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/GettingStarted.htm
Homework:
- By FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, send 3-5 ideas you have for NHD to mirandagt2014@gmail.com
- By MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13, email me your PHOTO and BLOG address (example: http://conhigh2014.blogspot.com)
Welcome!
Objectives:
1. Students will creat a gmail account to facilitate communication between peers and staff.
2. Students will create a google blog to post reflections and assignments as part of their electronic portfolio.
3. Students will learn to use Photobooth to take a self-portrait.
Do Now:
Use Photobooth to take a self portrait. Drag your photo to the desktop. Rename the file as your first name and first initial of your last name- example- JaneD.jpg
Class Activities:
1. Whole group interactive ice breaker
2. Follow teacher demonstration to create a gmail account.
3. Follow teacher demonstration to create a blog.
4. First blog post- 5 things about yourself that you would like to share, 5 things you learned about your classmates from the first activity, 5 things you learned about the teacher or class.
Homework:
Complete any unfinished class activites by Wed. Sept. 8
1. Students will creat a gmail account to facilitate communication between peers and staff.
2. Students will create a google blog to post reflections and assignments as part of their electronic portfolio.
3. Students will learn to use Photobooth to take a self-portrait.
Do Now:
Use Photobooth to take a self portrait. Drag your photo to the desktop. Rename the file as your first name and first initial of your last name- example- JaneD.jpg
Class Activities:
1. Whole group interactive ice breaker
2. Follow teacher demonstration to create a gmail account.
3. Follow teacher demonstration to create a blog.
4. First blog post- 5 things about yourself that you would like to share, 5 things you learned about your classmates from the first activity, 5 things you learned about the teacher or class.
Homework:
Complete any unfinished class activites by Wed. Sept. 8
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)