Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Question #5

How would the course of American History be different based on our 1860 compromise?

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

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

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)


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.

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:


  1. Organized format (see POA template)
  2. Includes:
    1. background
    2. Elections he in which he was a candidate 
    3. Important issues from his presidency
      1. spoils system
      2. Indian Removal 
      3. SC Nullification Crisis 
      4. Bank War 
    4. Themes/trends from the era 
  3. For each of the above subtopics:
    1. evidence from video notes 
    2. terms from chapter 13 (i think it would be fair to say ALL)
    3. at least 1 primary source from packet and handouts (please identify)
    4. at least 1 secondary source from packet and handouts  (please identify)

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

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

  1. Historical Problems to explore in Period 4:
    1. What is the new American identity thats been been forged by the mid 1800s?
    2. How do beliefs about democracy and freedom change in the United States during the period 1800-1860?
  1. divide students into groups of four and assign each foursome a decade, in which they should accomplish the following:
    1. first, break themselves into subdivisions of two,
      1. each group of two should make a time-line of the five or six most important events or people of that decade;
      2. 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.
  2. 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!!***

10/17 and 10/18 HW - The Jefferson Years -did they reflect the "Revolution of 1800"

Some thoughts:

  1. This is a continuity and change over time essay prompt. 
    1. 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)
    2. 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)
  2. For Part B - you will need to use chapter 11 in the textbook 
  3. Part C: for "document info" - you should expect to be able to complete two tasks:
    1. ONE of the HAPP-Y chart components see link for assistance
      1. Intended Audience 
      2. Purpose 
      3. Point of View
      4. Historical context 
    2. How or Why does this document help me answer this question? 
  4. Part C: "outside info" ask yourself the following question, "What outside information not mentioned in the documents does this document bring to mind?"

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.***

Executive Power and the Constitution: B Day Hurricane Assignment - Due 10/12!


Video with instructions

Document with links to primary sources

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

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)

  1. Revolutionary War: Northern Campaign 1776-1778
  2. Southern Campaign 
  3. State Constitutions 
  4. Articles of Confederation
    1. Weaknesses 
    2. Success
  5. Women and the Revolution 
  6. 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)

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

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

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.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Remind Access

To gain access to my Remind, please text the message @bapush4b OR @bapush4a to the
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?

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

Friday, September 9, 2016

Analytical Phrases

However….
Highlights….
Displays...
Influenced...
Generated….
Allowed for...
Resulted in...
Another way...
Expresses...
Completely Contradicts...
This Conflicts with...
Depicts ...
Decreases its validity….
portrays...
Which proves...
illustrates...
On the other hand...
stresses….
Analytical Phrases Bookmark
Mr. Beller

US History