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This blog is dedicated to bringing resources to my students so they can further their learning outside the classroom.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Things to review for the summative test for this Monday!
This to study for the Test on Monday:
-Some information about the Framers and the role they played
in writing the constitution
-Parts of the constitution:
-Preamble, etc
-The 3 branches:
-Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
-The roles they all play in the process of making a law
-How they all work and the parts that make them work
(Ex: legislative branch is made up of congress
that has 2 parts the house and the senate)
-The Cabinet
-Supreme Court and the role it plays
-How a bill becomes a law
Federalism: Balance
of power between the states and the federal government
Separation of Powers:
-Federal
Powers
-State
Powers
-Expressed
powers
-Implied
powers
-reserved
powers
-Denied
Powers
Checks and balances of the Branches
Bill of Rights
The 3/5 compromise (See notes we took in class)
The Great Compromise/Connecticut compromise (See notes we took in class)
Bill of Rights
The 3/5 compromise (See notes we took in class)
The Great Compromise/Connecticut compromise (See notes we took in class)
The Presidency of George Washington and the Precedents that
he set
Presidencies of Adams and Jefferson: See the Reading Rotation sheets
The presidencies of George Washington to Thomas Jefferson
For what will be on the summative test this coming Monday this video has information about the presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Watch from the beginning to 28:16, which is the end of Jefferson. the information about the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark WILL NOT be on this test, but the other information about Jefferson's Presidency will be. Especially the election stuff we did in the rapid fire reading activity.
Monday, December 8, 2014
George Washington
Here is a brief summary of the life of George Washington to accompany the information we learned about him being president. It covers his whole life, but has good information to review that will show up on the final.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
The Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise
Here is Mr Hughes again on the great compromise.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Didn't understand everything in the government packets? GIve these a try!
Facts of Congress: Checks and Balances:
1. What was our country founded upon?
2. What does Congress do?
3. How does the President check the power of Congress?
4. How does Congress check the power of the Judicial Branch?
5. What is the system of power sharing called? Facts of Congress: The Three Branches 1. How many branches does our Government have? 2. What branch includes the President? 3. What does the President do? 4. What branch includes Congress? 5. What is the main function of congress? 6. What branch includes the court system? 7. What is the Ultimate judge of the land? Facts of Congress: Federalism 1. What are the 3 layers of the cake? 2. What does local government do? 3. What does State government do? 4. What does the federal government do? 5. What is Federalism? Federal Powers Vs State Powers 1. What are 3 of the powers of Federal powers man? 2. What are 3 powers of Sates Rights Man? 3. What are some of powers of Concurrent Powers Woman? Facts of Congress: The House of Representatives 1. What is one of the bodies that are part of what we call Congress? 2. What is the purpose of the House of Representatives? 3. How are Representatives elected in the House? 4. Name an example of a sate with lots of Reps. 5. Name a state with few Reps. 6. How often do the Congressmen have to run for reelection? Facts of Congress: The Senate 1. What was the purpose of the Senate? 2. What is the Senate supposed to be like? 3. How many Senators? 4. Why is the senate unique? (Name 2) Facts of Congress: How a Bill becomes a law 1. What is a bill? 2. What is the first step in a bill becoming a law? 3. What happens in the committee? 4. Once the bill leaves committee what must happen to it then? 5. What happens after it leaves the Senate and the House of Representatives? 6. What is the bill called after the President approves it? Just the Facts: Bill of Rights 1. What are the 1st Ten Amendments to the constitution called? 2. Did the founding fathers believe that the Bill of Rights were necessary? 3. Name three of the founding Fathers that did believe in the Bill of Right. 4. What was the first state to adopt a Bill of Rights after the war with Br.? Bill of Rights Song See if you can pick out the Amendments in the Bill of Rights song. I will play it several times to see if you can get them. What are the Bill of Rights? Plus a little history. I included the Questions from your sheet.
2. What does Congress do?
3. How does the President check the power of Congress?
4. How does Congress check the power of the Judicial Branch?
5. What is the system of power sharing called? Facts of Congress: The Three Branches 1. How many branches does our Government have? 2. What branch includes the President? 3. What does the President do? 4. What branch includes Congress? 5. What is the main function of congress? 6. What branch includes the court system? 7. What is the Ultimate judge of the land? Facts of Congress: Federalism 1. What are the 3 layers of the cake? 2. What does local government do? 3. What does State government do? 4. What does the federal government do? 5. What is Federalism? Federal Powers Vs State Powers 1. What are 3 of the powers of Federal powers man? 2. What are 3 powers of Sates Rights Man? 3. What are some of powers of Concurrent Powers Woman? Facts of Congress: The House of Representatives 1. What is one of the bodies that are part of what we call Congress? 2. What is the purpose of the House of Representatives? 3. How are Representatives elected in the House? 4. Name an example of a sate with lots of Reps. 5. Name a state with few Reps. 6. How often do the Congressmen have to run for reelection? Facts of Congress: The Senate 1. What was the purpose of the Senate? 2. What is the Senate supposed to be like? 3. How many Senators? 4. Why is the senate unique? (Name 2) Facts of Congress: How a Bill becomes a law 1. What is a bill? 2. What is the first step in a bill becoming a law? 3. What happens in the committee? 4. Once the bill leaves committee what must happen to it then? 5. What happens after it leaves the Senate and the House of Representatives? 6. What is the bill called after the President approves it? Just the Facts: Bill of Rights 1. What are the 1st Ten Amendments to the constitution called? 2. Did the founding fathers believe that the Bill of Rights were necessary? 3. Name three of the founding Fathers that did believe in the Bill of Right. 4. What was the first state to adopt a Bill of Rights after the war with Br.? Bill of Rights Song See if you can pick out the Amendments in the Bill of Rights song. I will play it several times to see if you can get them. What are the Bill of Rights? Plus a little history. I included the Questions from your sheet.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
1781-1789 Discussion
Period 1: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period1
Period 3: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period3
Period 5: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period5
Period 6: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period6
Period 7: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period7
Period 3: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period3
Period 5: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period5
Period 6: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period6
Period 7: https://todaysmeet.com/1781-1789Period7
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Northwest Ordinance
Here is a video about the Northwest Ordinance that you can use in your research.
The Articles of Confederation
Here are a couple videos that can help you understand the Articles of Confederation.
Shays' Rebellion
Here is an abbreviated version of Shays' Rebellion in a video for you in case you did not understand.
Monday, November 10, 2014
The SOLE and Sugata Mitra's Experiment
We are going to be doing a SOLE (Self Organized Learning Environment) activity that will help students make their own pathways to the events of the early formation of the United States.
Here is a video that chronicles Mr. Mitra's findings:
Here is a video that chronicles Mr. Mitra's findings:
Thursday, November 6, 2014
American Culture Notes
For those of you that missed the American Culture Notes here is what you missed.
American Values Gallery Walk
you can use this PPT to finish the gallery walk if you did not finish.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Review for Unit Test
The American Revolution: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-american-revolution.html
The Purpose of Government: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/what-is-purpose-of-government.html
Triangular Trade: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/triangular-trade.html
Declaration of Independence: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-declaration-of-independence.html
http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/writing-declaration-of-independence.html
http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-declaration-of-indepedence-its-to.html
8th Grade Political Principles: (within the system, outside the system, etc) http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/8th-grade-political-principles.html
The Enlightenment: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-enlightenment.html
The Road to Revolution Gallery Walk: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/road-to-revolution-gallery-walk.html
Mercantilism: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/mercantalism.html
French and Indian War: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-french-and-indian-war.html
George Washington French and Indian War: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/george-washington-french-and-indian-war.html
The 13 Colonies: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/13-colonies-ppt-to-study-for-your-quiz.html
Map of the 13 Colonies: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/13-colonies-interactive-map.html
Colonial Fashion: (don't spend to much time studying this.)
http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/08/colonial-fashion-men-and-women.html
The Purpose of Government: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/what-is-purpose-of-government.html
Triangular Trade: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/triangular-trade.html
Declaration of Independence: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-declaration-of-independence.html
http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/writing-declaration-of-independence.html
http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-declaration-of-indepedence-its-to.html
8th Grade Political Principles: (within the system, outside the system, etc) http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/8th-grade-political-principles.html
The Enlightenment: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-enlightenment.html
The Road to Revolution Gallery Walk: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/road-to-revolution-gallery-walk.html
Mercantilism: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/mercantalism.html
French and Indian War: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-french-and-indian-war.html
George Washington French and Indian War: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/george-washington-french-and-indian-war.html
The 13 Colonies: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/13-colonies-ppt-to-study-for-your-quiz.html
Map of the 13 Colonies: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/09/13-colonies-interactive-map.html
Colonial Fashion: (don't spend to much time studying this.)
http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/08/colonial-fashion-men-and-women.html
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The American Revolution
he American Revolution notes.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
What is the purpose of government?
So there is hope after all! Usually there are videos like these of people who just can't answer a simple question about their history or their government. Today I found one of people discussing what the purpose of government really is supposed to be. Each person has their own version of what the government should be doing and hearing these interpretations is very interesting.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Triangular Trade
For those of you having some trouble with the Triangular Trade Concepts here is another quick video on how the whole system worked.
Monday, October 13, 2014
The Declaration of Independence
Some say that the Declaration of Independence was meant to be read. The following is a video that reading the entire Declaration. When read the beauty of the document can be heard and the importance felt.
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Writing and debating the declaration of independence.
The Declaration of Indepedence: It's To late to Apologize
It's to late to apologize!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
8th Grade Political principles
8th Grade Political principles notes.
Friday, October 3, 2014
The Enlightenment
Questions:
1. When did the Enlightenment take place?
2. What does the word enlightenment mean?
3. What does the word reason mean?
4. Name three academic areas that were inspired during this time period.
5. What did Bacon Believe?
6. Name the three basic principles that Bacon based his studies on.
7. What did Descartes believe was needed for humanity to advance?
8. What was the Scientific Method?
9. How long had Jamestown and Plymouth existed when Newton was born?
10. When did the English Civil War take place?
11. Why did Newton leave the city and go into the countryside to work?
12. What kind of mathematics did Newton invent?
13. What was Newton inspired when the apple fell from the tree?
14. What other sciences grew during this period?
15. What tool helped biology grow?
16. What did Hooke discover?
17. What did William Harvey discover?
18. What did Linnaeus create during this period?
19. What were natural philosophers?
20. What is a philosopher?
21. What did John Locke mean when he said the consent of the governed?
22. What were John Locke’s 3 basic rights?
23. What other 4 rights did Locke also talk about in his paper?
24. What did Voltaire say was most important?
25. What did Montesquieu say was important about government?
26. What two documents were inspired by the ideas of The Enlightenment?
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
13 Colonies PPT to study for your quiz
Here is the 13 colonies PPT we used in class.
Monday, September 8, 2014
13 Colonies Interactive map
Here is the link to the interactive map of the 13 colonies:http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/13_colonies_map/
Friday, August 29, 2014
Colonial Fashion: Men and Women
Here is a link to a game that lets you dress up a colonial woman!
http://www.history.org/kids/games/dollgame.cfm
Interactive men's Clothing:
http://www.history.org/history/clothing/men/anatomymen.cfm
The Basics of what men wore every day:
http://memorialhall.mass.edu/activities/dressup/notflash/1700_man.html
The Basics of what women wore every day:
http://memorialhall.mass.edu/activities/dressup/notflash/1700_woman.html
http://www.history.org/kids/games/dollgame.cfm
Interactive men's Clothing:
http://www.history.org/history/clothing/men/anatomymen.cfm
The Basics of what men wore every day:
http://memorialhall.mass.edu/activities/dressup/notflash/1700_man.html
The Basics of what women wore every day:
http://memorialhall.mass.edu/activities/dressup/notflash/1700_woman.html
Thursday, August 28, 2014
This is why you need to learn your history! So you don't look like this!
Jay Leno doing some Jay Walking about geography.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Why Study History?
Why should we study history? This video tries to give that an explanation.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Have a good Summer and Good Luck in High School!
I enjoyed teaching you all this year!
I hope you all learned a few things about US History and can now notice some of these things embeded in American Culture!
Good Luck in High School!
I hope you all learned a few things about US History and can now notice some of these things embeded in American Culture!
Good Luck in High School!
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Unit 3 Review Links
Here are the Unit 3 Review links once again to study for your exam.
Below are the links that will help you study for your test:
Regions: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/american-regions.html
Expansion of the USA: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/formation-of-united-states-2014_21.html
Louisiana Purchase: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/louisiana-purchase.html
National Bank and Nullification Crisis: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/national-bank-and-nullification-crisis.html
Pontiac's Rebellion: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/national-bank-and-nullification-crisis.html
Andrew Jackson and jacksonian Democracy: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/notes-on-andew-jackson-and-jacksonian.html
Indian removal Act: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/indian-removal-act.html
Trail of Tears: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/trail-of-tears.html
Missouri Compromise: http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/henry-clay-and-the-missouri-compromise-of-1820.html#transcript
Lewis and Clark: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/lewis-and-clark.html
Canals, Steamboats, and Trains: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/03/canals-locks-steamships-and-trains-oh-my.html
Below are the links that will help you study for your test:
Regions: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/american-regions.html
Expansion of the USA: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/formation-of-united-states-2014_21.html
Louisiana Purchase: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/louisiana-purchase.html
National Bank and Nullification Crisis: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/national-bank-and-nullification-crisis.html
Pontiac's Rebellion: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/national-bank-and-nullification-crisis.html
Andrew Jackson and jacksonian Democracy: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/notes-on-andew-jackson-and-jacksonian.html
Indian removal Act: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/indian-removal-act.html
Trail of Tears: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/trail-of-tears.html
Missouri Compromise: http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/henry-clay-and-the-missouri-compromise-of-1820.html#transcript
Lewis and Clark: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/lewis-and-clark.html
Canals, Steamboats, and Trains: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/03/canals-locks-steamships-and-trains-oh-my.html
John Green on the Civil War
Here is John Green on the Civil War and Reconstruction to help you study for your exam:
Civil War Part I:
Civil War Part II:
Reconstruction:
Civil War Part I:
Civil War Part II:
Reconstruction:
Friday, May 30, 2014
Resources for your Civil War Project
Here is the list the Media Center created for your Civil War Project:
Britannica Online School Edition
Civil War Websites
Slave Photos
African American Life in the 1800s
Eyewitness to History
Photos of Slaves and Slave Life
Slaves working in the fields – authentic photo in South Carolina
Civil War Photo Gallery
www.civilwarphotos.net – great for pictures of your character
Civil War Homepage
Rose O'Neal Greenhow Papers (Confederate Spy)
North Carolina Digital History Civil
War
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-civilwar/
North Carolina Digital History Rose O’Neal Greenhow Confederate Spy
Maryland In The Civil War Enoch Pratt Free
Library
History Reference Center
Issue & Controversies
Gale in U.S. History Context
Annals of American History Online Resource Civil War
Scrapbook
1862
Rose O'Neal Greenhow was an untiring Confederate spy who operated out of
Washington in the first year of the Civil War. http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386158.
1862
Julia Ward Howe told the story of how she came to write "The Battle Hymn
of the Republic"
Mary
Boykin Chesnut was the daughter of a governor of South Carolina and the wife of
a U.S. senator diary
1861
Editorials Summary of how war is hurting South, but North is doing well
economically
1861
Benjamin
F. Butler was a major general of the Union Army in command of Fortress Monroe
in Virginia. When the problem of refugee slaves arose, he took the initiative
and refused to return them, declaring the slaves “contraband of war.” http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386176.
All Quiet Along the Potomac
To-Night,
written by Ethel Lynn Beers, a New York poet transferred later into a
Confederate Songhttp://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386177.
1863
‘"Marching Song of the First Arkansas" was the fighting song of the
First Arkansas Colored Regiment of the Union Army. It was written in 1863 by
Captain Lindley Miller, a member of a New York regiment and later commander of
this African American regiment. He called it “a good song to fight with.” The
song was widely popular among African American troops during the war.’
http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386099.
http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386099.
1863
Patrick Gilmore, the Irish bandmaster of the Union Army – the song – When
Johnny Comes Marching Home” http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386103.
1863 Corporal James Gooding, a soldier of the 54th
Massachusetts Regiment’s Plea for Equal Pay http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386104.
Abraham
Lincoln “Emancipation Proclamation” http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386136.
Quaker Abolitionist “One Hundred Thousand More” – a
song http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386119.
1864 Recollections of a Private
Soldier in the Army of the Potomac, New York,
1887: “How Men Die in Battle.” http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386095
1864
This
popular Civil War song was written by Walter Kittredge in 1862, shortly after
he entered the Union Army; but Kittredge could not get it published for two
years, and so it did not start to be sung until 1864. Then it was sung by
everybody—by soldiers on both sides, and by the folks at home, with the result
that the sheet music sale ran into many thousands. http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386094
1864
Andersonville Diary, etc., etc., Auburn,
N.Y., 1881, pp. 75–95. http://www.america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=386058
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Reconstruction Notes
Here are the notes for Reconstruction.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Mr Schwarten on Instagram and Twitter
It has come to my attention that some of you would like to see me have
an Instagram presence. I plan to take photos of historical things that I
run across in everyday life. If you find something historical or
social studies in nature that you would like to share with me I wouldn't
mind seeing what you come up with. I am still learning hot to use
instagram, but I figure that you could help me learn how to use this
modern technology.
I have added the twitter feed back to the blog so you can see it if you want. Remember I encourage you to use all of the methods at your disposal to learn about our amazingly rich history and society. America is really a fascinating place and I hope you keep learning about it as you get older.
Below is my first attempt at using Instagram:
I have added the twitter feed back to the blog so you can see it if you want. Remember I encourage you to use all of the methods at your disposal to learn about our amazingly rich history and society. America is really a fascinating place and I hope you keep learning about it as you get older.
-Mr Schwarten
Below is my first attempt at using Instagram:
Hispanics and the Civil War
For those of you who are using a Hispanic/Latino character for your Civil War Project this article might shed some light on the role people of Spanish descent played in the conflict. It has a lot of interesting information and comes from the National Park Service. Just Click the link and it will take you to the article.
-Mr Schwarten
http://www.nps.gov/resources/story.htm?id=300
http://thehistorybox.com/ny_city/nycity_hispanics_civil_war_pt_I_article00432.htm
-Mr Schwarten
http://www.nps.gov/resources/story.htm?id=300
http://thehistorybox.com/ny_city/nycity_hispanics_civil_war_pt_I_article00432.htm
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Presidents Video we watched in class
Polk:
Taylor to Lincoln:
Taylor to Lincoln:
John Green: The Election of 1860 & the Road to Disunion
John Green does a good job explaining the issues that led up to the Civil War. It is basically everything we did over the last Three weeks in 15 minutes. He goes a little deeper than you need to, but he sums up everything pretty nicely.
Concepts for mid point quiz on Civil War
Concepts for Mid Point Quiz: (If you study these you will
do fine on the Quiz)
- Mexican War
- Gettysburg
- Harper’s Ferry
- John Brown
- Republican Party
- Secession
- Fort Sumter
- Harriet Tubman
- Frederick Douglas
- How free were Free African Americans in the North?
- Confederate States of America
- Election of 1860
- Cotton Production
- Kansas-Nebraska Act
- Uncle Tom’s Cabin
- Harriet Beecher Stowe
- Stephen Douglas
- Abolitionists
- Industrialization of north/south/west
- President Lincoln
- Compromise of 1850
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Friday, May 2, 2014
John Brown Online Discussion
Go to Google.
Search for Mr Schwarten. Click on the one that says US History.
Click on link that is appropriate for your class:
Period 1: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod1
Period 2: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod2
Period 3: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod3
Period 5: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod5
Period 6: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod6
Put in your name first names as the name of your group.
Begin inputting information about John Brown in the Chat as bullet points. Think of each message as a bullet point.
Search for Mr Schwarten. Click on the one that says US History.
Click on link that is appropriate for your class:
Period 1: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod1
Period 2: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod2
Period 3: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod3
Period 5: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod5
Period 6: https://todaysmeet.com/JohnBrownPeriod6
Put in your name first names as the name of your group.
Begin inputting information about John Brown in the Chat as bullet points. Think of each message as a bullet point.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
SOLE Lesson on John Brown
The next two days we are going to be using the SOLE style of learning. The rules are as follows:
1. Mr. Schwarten is
going to pose a question for you that you can use either textbooks or the
internet to solve.
2. You are to have 1
computer per group, 1 note taker per group, and your brains full of questions.
3. The first day we are
gathering information about the Question and second day we are making a poster
and discussing the question.
4. You can see what
other groups are doing, but your group is responsible for creating their own
product.
5. On Day one I am not
going to tell you if you are right or not. You are to do the research and
learn.
6. Once we are done I am
going to post our results to the TED website.
7. There are no rules
for the poster on day two other than it has to be completed and look like
effort was put into it.
8. The Point of this
activity is to give you a chance to guide your own learning.
9. There is no wrong way
to do this activity just be inquisitive and work hard and I will be happy.
10. I suggest letting google be your friend.
SOLE Question: Was John Brown an American Hero or an American Psycho?
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Fugitive Slave Act/Uncle Tom's Cabin
PBS Uncle Tom's Cabin Clip
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
John Green On The Mexican-American War and Compromise of 1850
Here is a summary by John Green on the Mexican-American War and the Compromise of 1850 in case you didn't understand what we did during the RPG. This is a good summary of why the war was important.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Review for Unit 3 Test
Test is Wed and Thursday this week!
Below are the links tha twill help you study for your test:
Regions: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/american-regions.html
Expansion of the USA: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/formation-of-united-states-2014_21.html
Louisiana Purchase: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/louisiana-purchase.html
National Bank and Nullification Crisis: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/national-bank-and-nullification-crisis.html
Pontiac's Rebellion: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/national-bank-and-nullification-crisis.html
Andrew Jackson and jacksonian Democracy: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/notes-on-andew-jackson-and-jacksonian.html
Indian removal Act: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/indian-removal-act.html
Trail of Tears: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/trail-of-tears.html
Missouri Compromise: http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/henry-clay-and-the-missouri-compromise-of-1820.html#transcript
Lewis and Clark: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/lewis-and-clark.html
Canals, Steamboats, and Trains: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/03/canals-locks-steamships-and-trains-oh-my.html
Below are the links tha twill help you study for your test:
Regions: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/american-regions.html
Expansion of the USA: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/formation-of-united-states-2014_21.html
Louisiana Purchase: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/louisiana-purchase.html
National Bank and Nullification Crisis: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/national-bank-and-nullification-crisis.html
Pontiac's Rebellion: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/national-bank-and-nullification-crisis.html
Andrew Jackson and jacksonian Democracy: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/notes-on-andew-jackson-and-jacksonian.html
Indian removal Act: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/indian-removal-act.html
Trail of Tears: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/trail-of-tears.html
Missouri Compromise: http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/henry-clay-and-the-missouri-compromise-of-1820.html#transcript
Lewis and Clark: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/02/lewis-and-clark.html
Canals, Steamboats, and Trains: http://schwartensushistlessons.blogspot.com/2014/03/canals-locks-steamships-and-trains-oh-my.html
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Canals, Locks, Steamships, and Trains: Oh, My!
Here are the notes that we took in class about Canals, Locks, Steamships, and Trains!
Pete Seeger: The Erie Canal Folk Song
Here is the Erie Canal folk song by Pete Seeger
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Edison Film about building Rail Roads.
This film isn't perfect in showing how Rail Roads were built, but it will give you the General Idea.
The Rocket: Steam Locomotive 1829
This shows how a steam locomotive works.
Lock 17 System Raising and lowering boats
Lock 17 System Raising and lowering boats
Steamboat Going up the river
Steamboat Going Up the River
Canal Boat Being Pulled By Horse Short Video
Canal Boat being Pulled By Horse Short Video
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Lewis and Clark
Here is the video on Lewis and Clark:
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Missouri Compromise Link
Here is a link to the Missouri Compromise Video:
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/henry-clay-and-the-missouri-compromise-of-1820.html#transcript
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/henry-clay-and-the-missouri-compromise-of-1820.html#transcript
Friday, February 21, 2014
Formation of the United States (2014)
In case you didn't catch all the information when we did the Mental map activity, this quick video is a good summary of how the United States formed.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Trail of Tears (Cherokee)
Here is the two part Trail of Tears Video.
Part I
Part II
Indian Removal Act
Here is the Indian Removal Act video clip from class. This tells the story about Jackson's ability to remove the Indians west of the Mississippi River.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Notes on Andew Jackson and Jacksonian Democracy
Here is the small PPT of notes on Andrew Jackson and Jacksonian Democracy. This PPT was supposed to help fill in the blanks about Jackson that you might not have gotten from the readings.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
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