History on YouTube (6/14/11)

Aim: The historians of 2015 will find an example of a YouTube that does a good job of explaining and topic and articulate (describe) what makes that video effective.

Task 1 Quick Question: What makes a good YouTube video? Of all the videos teachers show you in classes, which are the best? Why?

Task 2: Each row will be assigned a topic related to American history. Your job is to search through YouTube and find videos that do a good job of explaining your topic and you think that a teacher should use it in class. If you click on the topic it will take you to a sample search that I've done on YouTube for you.

• Rows 1 and 2: The American Revolution and Founding Fathers
• Rows 3 and 4: Slavery and the American Civil War
• Rows 5 and 6: America's involvement in World War II

Task 3: After you finish looking at videos for your topic, choose one video that you think does a good job of explaining your topic and complete this form.

Urbanization and City Growth with Mr. Sanders (6/9/11)

Aim: The historians of 2015 will watch and critique YouTube videos describing the Gilded Age within the Progressive Era of American history.

Task 1: Quick Question: During the early 1900's industry grew quickly. This meant that cities grew quickly as well. What are some problems that may be associated with rapidly growing cities and populations?

Task 2: Track the video with that will help us understand the gilded age within the progressive era.

Task 2: Each row will be assigned a different video that they will have to watch and critique.

Row 1

Row 2

Row 3 (video 1 and video 2)

Row 4

Row 5

Row 6

Task 3: After watching your video(s), complete the survey here.

Task 4: Participate in the classroom discussion on the Gilded Age within the Progressive era.

Friday, June 11, 2011

Aim: SWBAT explain the role immigrants played in the shaping of America.

SWBAT explain why nativists would oppose immigration.

Task 1: Quick Question: (Answer this question on loose leaf paper) Why do some Americans oppose immigration? Do you think anyone should be able to immigrate to our country? Explain your position.

Task 2: Take Cornell Notes on The New Immigrants

Task 3: Complete Summary 14.4

Task 4: Complete any missing assignments including Journal Entry, Timeline or Social Profile.

Wednesday, June 9, 2011

Aims: SWBAT define urbanization.

SWBAT site the causes of problems that are associated with rapid urbanization.

Task 1: Quick Question: (Answer this question on loose leaf paper) During the early 1900's industry grew quickly. This meant that cities grew quickly as well. What are some problems that may be associated with rapidly growing cities and populations?

Task 2: Create Cornell Notes from Cities Grow and Change

Task 3: Complete Summary 14.3 (Cities Grow and Change)

Task 4: Complete Exit Slip

Monday, June 6, 2011

Aims:

SWBAT define monopoly, trust, corporation, big business, entrepreneur.

SWBAT list the benefits of big business.

SWBAT analyze the effects of big business on American workers.

Task 1: Which stores does your family shop at regularly? Why do they choose to shop at those places? (low prices, large selection, etc.)

Task 2: Take Cornell Notes on Big Business and Organized Labor Presentation

Watch: Steel Industry and Abuse of Immigrants

Task 3: Big Business and Organized Labor Vocabulary Exercise

Task 4: Complete Summary 14.2

Task 5: Take quiz on Big Business and Organized Labor

Friday, June 3

Aim: SWBAT explain how new inventions/developments led to increased business in America.

Task 1: Create a list of at least 4 inventions that you will use in your timeline.

Task 2: Review your timeline rubric.

Task 3: Sign in to Timetoast to continue working on your timeline. (Review Wednesday's post to obtain helpful links.)

Task 4(FOR EARLY FINISHERS ONLY): Complete your Social Profile or Journal Entry.

Task 5: Complete exit slip.

Wednesday, June 1

Aim: SWBAT earn at least 80% on Native Americans Quiz.
SWBAT participate in online discussion forum.
SWBAT explain how westward expansion and the development of the railroad and other key inventions led to economic growth and industrialization. (Timeline)

SWBAT earn at least 80% on Growth and Industrialization Quiz.

Task 1: Quietly review notes and Summary 13.2 for quiz on Friday's lesson.

Task 2: Take quiz.

Task 3: Answer the following question on google moderator. "We've studied the Industrial Revolution and how steam power and the implementation of the factory system helped industry to grow in the North. What effect do you think the development of the railroad will have on Industry and America's economy?" (Take your time to read the question carefully. Think about the meaning of each word before you formulate your answer.)

Task 4: Take notes on Industry and Urban Growth.

Task 5: Create a illustrated timeline including the effects of each of the key inventions on industrialization and/or economic growth. Be sure to use the rubric to guide your timeline.

Resources for Timeline: Howstuffworks, Articles Boulevard, The 50 Best Inventions of 2010, American Experience Technology

Task 6: Take a quiz on today's lesson.

Task 7 (FOR EARLY FINISHERS ONLY): Complete any work that you have not yet submitted. (i.e. Social Profile or Journal Entry)

Homework: Summary 14.1

Complete all missing assignments.