Wednesday, September 4th

Advanced American Studies -- 9/4/13

After an initial overview of the course syllabus, we will begin a discussion of what attributes define America and Americans.  After a class discussion, we will consult an excerpt from a work of the same name from author John Steinbeck.

Assignment:  Complete questions with Steinbeck Reading

Tuesday, September 3rd

Advanced American Studies

Welcome Back! In our abbreviated schedule today, my hope is to simply help you become familiar with both myself and the work we will embark upon over the next nine months.  I am really looking forward to working with each of you!

Back to school!......

Friday, March 1st

Advanced American History

Exam on the Second World War -- If absent, be sure to make this up within three class days.

Wednesday Feb 6th - Friday Feb 8th

Advanced American History

Wednesday -- Great Depression Unit Exam

Thursday -- Introduction to WWII / The Rise of Hitler  (see slideshow below)
Assignment:  Read text pages 436-442 (chart on 436)




Friday -- Documentary regarding the rise of Hitler, the path to war in Europe, and the debate between isolationists and interventionists in America.
Assignment:  Read text 444-450 (4,5,6 on 450)

Thursday Jan 17th - Tuesday Jan 22nd

Advanced American Studies

After a number of days working on NHD research and taking field trips to that end, we return to class content Thursday January 17th with a discussion of the causes of the Great Depression and an analysis of the failed response of Herbert Hoover.  Please consult Chapter 12 in your textbook (p. 366-388) and the information on the presentations below:

Wednesday, Jan 2nd - Tuesday Jan 8th

Advanced American History

During the first week back from break, you will have the opportunity to let your creativity run wild with the 20's exhibition project.  You will make an aspect of 20's America come to life by becoming a star of stage or screen.  Here is the timetable of activities:

Wednesday:  Introduce project and begin work
Thursday:  Project Work
Friday:  Project Work / Rehearsals
Monday/Tuesday:  Presentations

Tues Dec. 11th - Fri Dec 21st -- The Roaring Twenties

Advanced American History

Tuesday Dec 11th:  Introduction to the Roaring Twenties.  Assignment--Read Ch. 11.1

Wednesday Dec 12th:  Discussion of Booming Economy.  Assignment--Read Ch. 11.3

Thursday Dec 13th:  Discussion of Social Backlash in the 20's.  Assignment:  Demon Rum Questions

Friday/Monday Dec 14-17:  Scopes Monkey Trial Video

Tuesday Dec 18th:  Contrast of Progressivism & Conservatism / Social Advancement and Intolerance (Essay Prep)

Wednesday Dec 19th:  DBQ Essay

Friday Dec 21st:  Roaring Twenties Exam

**some selected unit notes are found below**