Today, Sarah Michele Klentz from the Wisconsin Historical Society is here to discuss National History Day.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday, November 2nd
Advanced American History
Today, Sarah Michele Klentz from the Wisconsin Historical Society is here to discuss National History Day.
Today, Sarah Michele Klentz from the Wisconsin Historical Society is here to discuss National History Day.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday/Wednesday, October 23rd - 24th
Advanced American History
The first quarter project for both Advanced History and Literature and Composition was introduced today. The timetable for work is as follows:
Wednesday 10/24 -- Work Day
Thursday 10/25 -- No School
Friday 10/26 -- No School
Monday 10/29 -- Work Day / Rehearsals
Tuesday 10/30 -- Presentations
Wednesday 10/31 -- Presentation
The first quarter project for both Advanced History and Literature and Composition was introduced today. The timetable for work is as follows:
Wednesday 10/24 -- Work Day
Thursday 10/25 -- No School
Friday 10/26 -- No School
Monday 10/29 -- Work Day / Rehearsals
Tuesday 10/30 -- Presentations
Wednesday 10/31 -- Presentation
Monday, October 22nd
Advanced American History
The essay for this unit was composed in class today on the topic of Populism. During the course of the period, you should respond the the following prompt, citing at least three documents for support:
Identify the reasons for agrarian discontent in the 1890's. Explain the key arguments of both the farmers (Populists/Democrats) and those opposed to the demands made by the Populists (Republicans) in this era. What is the legacy of this debate?
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday, October 19th
Advanced American History
Today we begin the most substantial project of the year, one that will be due in March and will be worth 25% of your semester grade. Within the next few weeks I encourage you to do some exploration and investigation into potential topics and working partners.
Today we begin the most substantial project of the year, one that will be due in March and will be worth 25% of your semester grade. Within the next few weeks I encourage you to do some exploration and investigation into potential topics and working partners.
Thursday, October 18th
Advanced American History
Today we viewed the A&E Biography of Teddy Roosevelt. Be sure to understand his spirit of reform, and understand the problems his administration worked to deal with.
Click here for further information on Teddy Roosevelt.
Today we viewed the A&E Biography of Teddy Roosevelt. Be sure to understand his spirit of reform, and understand the problems his administration worked to deal with.
Click here for further information on Teddy Roosevelt.
Wednesday, October 17th
Advanced American History
One of the defining characteristics of the Gilded Age era was the massive influx of new immigrants that flooded largely through Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Class discussion was based on the following:
One of the defining characteristics of the Gilded Age era was the massive influx of new immigrants that flooded largely through Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Class discussion was based on the following:
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday, October 16th
Advanced American History
To finish our study of the Populist movement of the 1890's, we analyzed the story The Wizard of Oz as a political parable of noted historical significance.
In the clip below, Dorothy (common citizen) lands in the Land of Oz (America) killing the Wicked Witch of the East (Industrialists) who had kept the munchkin people in bondage working day and night (workers).
To finish our study of the Populist movement of the 1890's, we analyzed the story The Wizard of Oz as a political parable of noted historical significance.
In the clip below, Dorothy (common citizen) lands in the Land of Oz (America) killing the Wicked Witch of the East (Industrialists) who had kept the munchkin people in bondage working day and night (workers).
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