Mr. Beller Lecture Notes
Yale Lecture Series: Civil War - Student Outlines
Yale Lecture Series - Reconstruction - Student Outlines
Monday, December 26, 2016
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Great Debate - Is slavery an intolerable institution?
Task: for each "issue" state the main idea of each side in 1-2 sentences.
Answer Discussion Questions #1-3
Answer "Varying Viewpoints' Questions #1-3
*chapter 16 in the textbook is also a great resource to use**
**Outlines are a great resource to use***
Slave Stats
Answer Discussion Questions #1-3
Answer "Varying Viewpoints' Questions #1-3
*chapter 16 in the textbook is also a great resource to use**
**Outlines are a great resource to use***
Slave Stats
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Monday, November 28, 2016
DBQ Writing Workshops
11/29: Mr. Beller's Class
12/1: Crawley's Class
12/6: Crawley's Class
12/8: Beller's Class
12/13: Beller's Class
12/15: Beller's Class
12/1: Crawley's Class
12/6: Crawley's Class
12/8: Beller's Class
12/13: Beller's Class
12/15: Beller's Class
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
DBQ Analysis Exercise
Here are some helpful links for your DBQ (due the day we come back from Thanksgiving)
DBQ Analysis Protocol
DBQ Scoring Guidelines (rubric is on the first page - examples that follow align to Period 4 DBQ on reform movments and democratic ideals)
DBQ Analysis Protocol
DBQ Scoring Guidelines (rubric is on the first page - examples that follow align to Period 4 DBQ on reform movments and democratic ideals)
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Jackson Association - study tool
Jackson Association
This is a great tool to use to connect your terms to the curriculum framework. Follow the directions carefully! If you are stuck on how a term is an example of change over time or a broader trend, refer back to the curriculum framework. Most of the time, the roman numeral (ex: 4.1.II) will give you some idea of what possible trend/change over time has taken place.
This is a great tool to use to connect your terms to the curriculum framework. Follow the directions carefully! If you are stuck on how a term is an example of change over time or a broader trend, refer back to the curriculum framework. Most of the time, the roman numeral (ex: 4.1.II) will give you some idea of what possible trend/change over time has taken place.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Friday, November 11, 2016
Expectations for Jackson Outline - B Day (A day introduction 11/14)
Here are some baseline expectations for what to include in your Jackson outline:
- Organized format (see POA template)
- Includes:
- background
- Elections he in which he was a candidate
- Important issues from his presidency
- spoils system
- Indian Removal
- SC Nullification Crisis
- Bank War
- Themes/trends from the era
- For each of the above subtopics:
- evidence from video notes
- terms from chapter 13 (i think it would be fair to say ALL)
- at least 1 primary source from packet and handouts (please identify)
- at least 1 secondary source from packet and handouts (please identify)
Friday, November 4, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
General Essay Feedback Video
General thoughts and concerns from Period 3 essay and what I've seen from your DBQ (separate video to come on document analysis later)
Monday, October 24, 2016
Chapter Terms: new grading criteria
Both classes seem to have had a hard time making adjustments to their homework notes. Therefore, for Period 4 I am making a slight adjustment. I will collect both the video notes AND terms.
For this test, video notes will count as a completion grade. I will grade the chapter terms using the following criteria (Due to the timing of this post, chapter 11 and 12 terms are exempt from these requirements but will still need to be completed):
Content (3 marks)
Give a good definition/identification that includes at least 2 pieces of information regarding WHO, WHAT, WHEN, or WHERE and an explanation of either HOW or WHY an ID links to a particular chapter objective from the textbook, key concept from the curriculum framework or a thematic learning objective.
Link to objective (2 marks)
Stronger IDs state the language of the objective, key concept, or thematic learning objective (brief is OK, but include the key part of the objective): "this relates as it (highlights, was influenced by, generates, etc. - i think your analytical phrases bookmark could come in handy?)
Chapter Objectives
APUSH Curriculum Framework
For this test, video notes will count as a completion grade. I will grade the chapter terms using the following criteria (Due to the timing of this post, chapter 11 and 12 terms are exempt from these requirements but will still need to be completed):
Content (3 marks)
Give a good definition/identification that includes at least 2 pieces of information regarding WHO, WHAT, WHEN, or WHERE and an explanation of either HOW or WHY an ID links to a particular chapter objective from the textbook, key concept from the curriculum framework or a thematic learning objective.
Link to objective (2 marks)
Stronger IDs state the language of the objective, key concept, or thematic learning objective (brief is OK, but include the key part of the objective): "this relates as it (highlights, was influenced by, generates, etc. - i think your analytical phrases bookmark could come in handy?)
Chapter Objectives
APUSH Curriculum Framework
Friday, October 21, 2016
Field Trip Info
We will meet in the wildcat den area after the bell at 8:46 am. We will return around 1:45-1:50pm and report to 4th block. Please dress appropriately and bring a bag lunch.
Period 4: Historical Problems/Issues and Time Line activity
- Historical Problems to explore in Period 4:
- What is the new American identity thats been been forged by the mid 1800s?
- How do beliefs about democracy and freedom change in the United States during the period 1800-1860?
- divide students into groups of four and assign each foursome a decade, in which they should accomplish the following:
- first, break themselves into subdivisions of two,
- each group of two should make a time-line of the five or six most important events or people of that decade;
- second, the two twosomes should get back together and merge their lists into not more than five or six items, explaining to each other (and then ultimately reporting to the full class) why they chose those five or six items, and how they decided to eliminate the others.
- Before we start, we do need to brainstorm and discuss some general expectations for the activity!!
Monday, October 17, 2016
APUSH Stagville Field Trip
make sure you visit the OSP to pay your $5 for the field trip on the 25th. The field trip is listed under Mr. Crawley's name. Deadline is Sunday, October 23rd at midnight.
Test Corrections Unit 2: Available Dates
Before School: every morning from 10/19-10/28 (6:45-7:20)
After School: (2:30-3:30) 10/18, 10/20, 10/25, 10/26, 10/27
**same dates and credit awarded to any essay revisions!!***
After School: (2:30-3:30) 10/18, 10/20, 10/25, 10/26, 10/27
**same dates and credit awarded to any essay revisions!!***
10/17 and 10/18 HW - The Jefferson Years -did they reflect the "Revolution of 1800"
Some thoughts:
- This is a continuity and change over time essay prompt.
- Patterns of Continuity and Change over time description: Historical thinking involves the ability to recognize, analyze, an evaluate the dynamics of historical continuity and change over periods of time of varying length, as well as the ability to relate these patterns to large historical processes or themes (pg. 8 APUSH curriculum framework)
- Proficient students should be able to....identify patterns of continuity and change over time and explain the significance of such patters AND explain how patterns of continuity and change over time relate to larger historical processes or themes. (pg. 9 APUSH curriculum framework)
- For Part B - you will need to use chapter 11 in the textbook
- Part C: for "document info" - you should expect to be able to complete two tasks:
- ONE of the HAPP-Y chart components see link for assistance
- Intended Audience
- Purpose
- Point of View
- Historical context
- How or Why does this document help me answer this question?
- Part C: "outside info" ask yourself the following question, "What outside information not mentioned in the documents does this document bring to mind?"
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Monday, October 10, 2016
Guidelines for Periodization Essays
Please read through these guidelines and handouts. While your essay for the test will not be the same prompt in the guidelines, periodization will be the targeted historical thinking skill.
General Essay Tips
Period 3 LEQ Sample Prompt and Instructions : this is key to look at because this is what your instructions will look like on the final exam.
Period 3 LEQ Scoring Guidelines
Unit 2 Essay Question: Some historians have argued the ratification of the Constitution marks the end of the American Revolution. Support, modify, or refute this contention using specific evidence.
*****For periodization, I am looking to see if the student has made a compelling argument about the periods before and after Washington’s election in 1789, and the connection between them.***
General Essay Tips
Period 3 LEQ Sample Prompt and Instructions : this is key to look at because this is what your instructions will look like on the final exam.
Period 3 LEQ Scoring Guidelines
Unit 2 Essay Question: Some historians have argued the ratification of the Constitution marks the end of the American Revolution. Support, modify, or refute this contention using specific evidence.
*****For periodization, I am looking to see if the student has made a compelling argument about the periods before and after Washington’s election in 1789, and the connection between them.***
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Period 3 Study Guide - Optional Assignment
If you choose to complete this assignment, I will grade it and add as 0.5 major assessment!
Due Date: Day of Multiple choice
Period 3 Study Guide
Due Date: Day of Multiple choice
Period 3 Study Guide
unit 3 talking points
Unit 3 Talking Points VIdeo : Note this is 42 minutes long, so you might want to pick and choose which topics you would like to listen to.
Topics Covered: (see comments section under the video on YouTube for specific times for topics)
Topics Covered: (see comments section under the video on YouTube for specific times for topics)
- Revolutionary War: Northern Campaign 1776-1778
- Southern Campaign
- State Constitutions
- Articles of Confederation
- Weaknesses
- Success
- Women and the Revolution
- Briefly: Constitutional Convention, Compromises, and Format of Constitution
Caption for image at 21:00 mark: "Middling Men Enter the Halls of Government, 1765-1790" "Before the Revolution, wealthy men (with assets of 2,000 pounds or more, as measured by tax lists and probate records) dominated most colonial assemblies. The power of money was especially apparent in the southern colonies, where representatives worth at least 5,000 pounds formed a majority of the legislators. However, in the new American republic, the proportion of middling legislators (yeomen farmers and others worth less than 2,000 pounds) increased dramatically, especially in northern states." (taken from America's History by Henretta, pg. 198)
Monday, October 3, 2016
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Topic specific videos - Period 3
Some are from our friend, Adam Norris, and are good for a deeper understanding of the content. Others are from prominent historians that are around 2-4 minutes in length, and serve to assist the student in their conceptual understanding of some of the issues significant to the period. Enjoy!
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
The Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Women and the Revolution
Slavery and the Revolution
Two American Revolutions (fighting war and the war in the hearts and mind of the American people)
Reason and Emotion - Paine's Common Sense
Gordon Wood on the significance of the American Revolution
Jefferson's thoughts on Freedom
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
The Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Women and the Revolution
Slavery and the Revolution
Two American Revolutions (fighting war and the war in the hearts and mind of the American people)
Reason and Emotion - Paine's Common Sense
Gordon Wood on the significance of the American Revolution
Jefferson's thoughts on Freedom
Friday, September 30, 2016
PBS - Presidents Documentary
This site has great documentaries on a selection of presidents. Please take time to watch and enjoy!
PBS Site
PBS Site
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Field Trip Permission Form Due Date (different from the form)
B Day - Turn in form by Tuesday, October 4th
A Day - Turn in Form by Wednesday, October 5th
A Day - Turn in Form by Wednesday, October 5th
DBQ Workshop Dates
As stated in the syllabus, students are required to attend DBQ workshops (2) each quarter. I had mentioned the possibility of only requiring 1 workshop for the first quarter, but looking back at last year's schedule, we were able to provide enough opportunities for 2 sessions per student. To be clear, each student is expected to attend 2 DBQ workshops. This will count as a major assessment. If these dates do not work, please see Mr. Beller.
Workshops are from 2:40-3:45. Students coming in after 2:40 will be turned away.
October 5
October 6
October 12
October 13
October 17
October 20
Workshops are from 2:40-3:45. Students coming in after 2:40 will be turned away.
October 5
October 6
October 12
October 13
October 17
October 20
Test Corrections
Test Corrections are available before school (650-7:20) and after school (2:35-4:00) on the following days:
Before School: 9/29, 9/30, 10/3, 10/4, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7
After School: 9/29, 10/5, 10/6
Questions #1-39: Students will have ONE chance to correct their answer.
Questions #40-55: Students will have TWO chances to correct their answer.
Credit: Students will receive half credit for each correct answer.
Before School: 9/29, 9/30, 10/3, 10/4, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7
After School: 9/29, 10/5, 10/6
Questions #1-39: Students will have ONE chance to correct their answer.
Questions #40-55: Students will have TWO chances to correct their answer.
Credit: Students will receive half credit for each correct answer.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
"A Push" in the Right Direction Twitter Project
follow @MHSAPUSH2017 for updates throughout the year!
Info on the assignment for A Day kids...
Yeates/Jamison - you're up for October 4th!
Info on the assignment for A Day kids...
Yeates/Jamison - you're up for October 4th!
Friday, September 23, 2016
Point of View and Historical Context Module - assignment due Tuesdsay 9/27 (A) or Wednesday 9/28 (B)
Point of View and Historical Context Tutorial
PA: Poor Man's Paradise (as seen in the module)
Presentation (with links to DBQ) starts on slide 10
Group of 4 Who Said It Documents?
Who Said It? Document (to be used with Point of View - document starts on pg. 4)
Who Said It? Document (to be used with Point of View)
Who Said It? Document to be used with Point of View
Who Said It? Document
Historical Context Document: Roger Williams
Document
For DBQ Assistance (outside information that could help you with the question), please use these videos:(hint - this is kinda optional, but not really)
American Pageant Ch. 6 Review
American Pageant Chatper 7 review
PA: Poor Man's Paradise (as seen in the module)
Presentation (with links to DBQ) starts on slide 10
Group of 4 Who Said It Documents?
Who Said It? Document (to be used with Point of View - document starts on pg. 4)
Who Said It? Document (to be used with Point of View)
Who Said It? Document to be used with Point of View
Who Said It? Document
Historical Context Document: Roger Williams
Document
For DBQ Assistance (outside information that could help you with the question), please use these videos:(hint - this is kinda optional, but not really)
American Pageant Ch. 6 Review
American Pageant Chatper 7 review
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Remind Access
To gain access to my Remind, please text the message @bapush4b OR @bapush4a to the
number 81010.
number 81010.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
4A Homework: Due Friday, September 23rd (Document analysis and Video Notes) B Day: Due Monday, September 26
1. Primary Document Analysis: Intended Audience and Purpose (link)
Please title and organize your notes in the following format:
Title: Primary Document Analysis: Intended Audience and Purpose
Inquiry Question:What was life like in the colonies in the 18th century?
Making Predictions:
Purpose:
Intended Audience
(bottom 2 questions write in complete sentences)
2. Video Notes: 3.1 (link)
Please title and organize your notes in the following format:
Title: Primary Document Analysis: Intended Audience and Purpose
Inquiry Question:What was life like in the colonies in the 18th century?
Document 1: Sprigs Letter
Making Predictions:
Purpose:
Intended Audience
(bottom 2 questions write in complete sentences)
Document 2 & 3
Copy and fill out chart onto paper
Answer questions below chart in complete sentences
2. Video Notes: 3.1 (link)
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
Analytical Phrases
However….
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Highlights….
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Displays...
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Influenced...
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Generated….
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Allowed for...
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Resulted in...
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Another way...
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Expresses...
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Completely Contradicts...
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This Conflicts with...
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Depicts ...
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Decreases its validity….
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portrays...
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Which proves...
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illustrates...
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On the other hand...
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stresses….
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Analytical
Phrases Bookmark
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Mr. Beller
US History
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Monday, September 5, 2016
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Sunday, August 28, 2016
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