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Monday, December 5, 2016
Harlem Renaissance Webquest
All the links you need for the Harlem Renaissance Webquest are listed below...follow along with your guide!
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
President Nixon to President Reagan Webquest
Modern Day US History
Learning Target: We will explain the major events during the presidency of Richard Nixon to the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
President Nixon: 1969 to 1974
Détente period of the Cold War
1. What does détente mean?
2. Why does this détente period take place?
Watch this short video about the Watergate Scandal.
3. Describe the Watergate Scandal in your own words.
Watch this video of a famous speech given by President Nixon.
4. President Nixon famously stated, "I am not a crook" before he would eventually resign from office less than a year later. Based on the Watergate scandal, how do you think the public reacted to this speech? Do you think they believed him? Why or why not?
Read the red paragraph in this article.
5. How did the Watergate Scandal end for President Nixon? Who took his place?
President Ford: 1974 to 1977
"Day in History"
6. What does it mean that Ford "pardoned" Nixon?
7. How do you think this decision affects the public opinion about President Ford?
President Carter: 1977 to 1981
CNN fast facts
8. What is the purpose of the Camp David Accords?
9. What did the Camp David Accords fail to accomplish?
10. Why do you think this is considered the biggest success of Carter's presidency?
President Reagan: 1981 to 1989
Watch this closing speech given by Reagan during the 1980 election.
11. What questions does Reagan ask the American people to consider?
12. Do you think this speech was effective why or why not?
Look at this election map.
13. How many states did Reagan lose during the 1980 election? How many states did Reagan win? What does this tell you about his popularity?
Watch this speech given by President Reagan in Berlin, Germany.
14. What "wall" is Reagan referring to in this speech?
15. What is the purpose of the speech? Do you think it was effective? Why or why not?
Read the 1st paragraph
16. How does the Cold War change during Reagan's presidency?
17. What is the ultimate outcome of the Cold War?
Merriam-Webster
18. In your own words, give a definition for conservatism.
Reaganomics
19. What is the definition of "Reaganomics?"
20. How does this website explain "supply side economics" and "trickle down theory?" Do you think these economic policies are effective? Why or why not?
Strategic Defense Initiative.
21. What is the program nicknamed?
22. Describe the program & why it was needed during the Cold War.
Learning Target: We will explain the major events during the presidency of Richard Nixon to the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
President Nixon: 1969 to 1974
Détente period of the Cold War
1. What does détente mean?
2. Why does this détente period take place?
Watch this short video about the Watergate Scandal.
3. Describe the Watergate Scandal in your own words.
Watch this video of a famous speech given by President Nixon.
4. President Nixon famously stated, "I am not a crook" before he would eventually resign from office less than a year later. Based on the Watergate scandal, how do you think the public reacted to this speech? Do you think they believed him? Why or why not?
Read the red paragraph in this article.
5. How did the Watergate Scandal end for President Nixon? Who took his place?
President Ford: 1974 to 1977
"Day in History"
6. What does it mean that Ford "pardoned" Nixon?
7. How do you think this decision affects the public opinion about President Ford?
President Carter: 1977 to 1981
CNN fast facts
8. What is the purpose of the Camp David Accords?
9. What did the Camp David Accords fail to accomplish?
10. Why do you think this is considered the biggest success of Carter's presidency?
President Reagan: 1981 to 1989
Watch this closing speech given by Reagan during the 1980 election.
11. What questions does Reagan ask the American people to consider?
12. Do you think this speech was effective why or why not?
Look at this election map.
13. How many states did Reagan lose during the 1980 election? How many states did Reagan win? What does this tell you about his popularity?
Watch this speech given by President Reagan in Berlin, Germany.
14. What "wall" is Reagan referring to in this speech?
15. What is the purpose of the speech? Do you think it was effective? Why or why not?
Read the 1st paragraph
16. How does the Cold War change during Reagan's presidency?
17. What is the ultimate outcome of the Cold War?
Merriam-Webster
18. In your own words, give a definition for conservatism.
Reaganomics
19. What is the definition of "Reaganomics?"
20. How does this website explain "supply side economics" and "trickle down theory?" Do you think these economic policies are effective? Why or why not?
Strategic Defense Initiative.
21. What is the program nicknamed?
22. Describe the program & why it was needed during the Cold War.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
The 1950s: A Decade of Fun, Excitement, and Individuality!
1950's Music
1. Rock ‘n Roll: Explain the birth of rock 'n' roll in 2-3 sentences. What were the top two singles of the 1950's?
2. Preacher Against Rock 'n Roll: Why is this preacher against rock 'n roll music? Do you think music persuades teenagers to rebel? Why or why not? 3. Opinion: Why do you think Rock 'n Roll music had such and impact?
4. Mr. Sandman: What is your reaction to this music? Is this something you would listen to? Why or why not?
1950's Movies
5. East of Eden: Why do you think this movie was filmed at such weird angles? What is James Dean's character discussing with his father?
6. Rear Window: Rear Window is one of Alfred Hitchcock's most famous films. Describe Grace Kelly's dress from the movie. What do you think happens next?
7. Cinderella: How do you think this movie impacted the popularity of Disney films?
1950's Language
8. Slang: Name and give a definition for two slang terms that you found interesting from the 1950s.
9. Name at least two slang terms that we still use today.
1950's Inventions:
10. Hula Hoop: Where was the idea for the hula hoop born? Why was it so popular in the 1950s?
11. Polio Vaccine: When was the vaccine discovered? Why was this discovery so important?
11. Polio Vaccine: When was the vaccine discovered? Why was this discovery so important?
1950's Economy:
1950's Pop Culture
13. Fads and Fashion:
Name and explain three fads or trends from the 1950s.
Monday, April 7, 2014
1950s Popular Culture Additional Resources
Station 1: Science, Technology, and Medicine
Station 2: Social critics, nonconformists, and cultural rebels
Station 3: TV
Station 4: Life as a Teenager
Station 4: Sports
Station 1: Science, Technology, and Medicine
Station 2: Social critics, nonconformists, and cultural rebels
Station 3: TV
Station 4: Life as a Teenager
Station 4: Sports
Monday, October 28, 2013
Ellis Island Primary Sources:
Directions: Use the links below to complete your graphic organizer...
Ellis Island Artifacts
Personal Items
Official Paperwork
- Search through a "Declaration of Intent" at this link
- Note, specifically, the pledge each immigrant must make to join the United States
- Think about how this affects the immigrant experience
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