Wednesday, September 1st

 Back to School......

Advanced American Studies

Welcome Back! After a short explanation of the class syllabus, rules, expectations, etc., you will be responsible for providing a bit of info about yourself on a text info sheet. We will also begin our study of American history by examining what exactly binds Americans together as a people. To begin this process, we will examine an excerpt from John Steinbeck's America and Americans. Be prepared to discuss this reading Wednesday.

Assignment: Steinbeck Questions (Thurs). Cover textbook (Mon).


American Studies

Welcome Back! After a short explanation of the class syllabus, rules, expectations, etc., you will be responsible for providing a bit of info about yourself on a text info sheet. After these tasks are completed, we will take a short quiz testing your knowledge of American history.

Assignment: Cover textbook for Friday.

Summer job as a reporter awaiting the 2010-11 academic year.

June 1st - 8th

Final Exam Reminders:

• Be sure to keep your manilla folders with your unit tests!  I will collect these during your final time.
• Be sure to be on time for your final!  Tardy = summer school completion of the test.
• Use the exam review guide to summarize those items from each unit of the class that you are really sure you do not know.  Then spend your time studying those items.  

Final Exam Schedule:

Monday June 7th

Hr 2    8-9:30
Hr 6    9:35-11:05
Hr 5    11:10 - 1:25
Hr 4    1:30- 3


Tuesday June 8

Hr 1    8 - 9:30
Hr 3    9:35 - 11:05
Hr 7    11:10 - 1:25

Friday, May 21st

Advanced American History

Today we take a look at the 1980's.  After the turning point that was the election of 1980, the Eighties were defined by Reaganomics, new technologies and continuing struggles with the Soviet Union.  In class we are discussing Reagan's first inaugural as well as some of these aforementioned developments.

American Studies

The 1970's were a time of difficulty in the United States for many reasons.  Today, we are examining the concept of "stagflation" and how it impacted the country, specifically the "Rust Belt".

Assignment:  Complete handout using text pages 727-733.

Thursday, May 20th

Advanced American History

1.  1970's Quiz
2.  An analysis of the election of 1980.  Visit www.livingroomcandidate.org to view some of the political television ads from this election to gain an understanding of the campaign issues.  Finally, read Ronald Reagan's inaugural address to know why his election will usher in what some have called a conservative revolution.

image of Ronald Reagan courtesy whitehouse.gov

American Studies

After finishing and discussing The Killing Fields, we engaged in a discussion of theWatergate Scandal.  If absent, consult text pages 713-717 for further information.

Wednesday, May 19th

Advanced American History

image of Iranian Hostage Crisis courtesy iconicimages.wordpress.com

Our discussion of the 1970's continues today with an analysis of some of the foreign policy troubles of the era.  Specifically, the Camp David Accords, the Iranian Hostage Crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan all have implications for foreign policy issues the United States continues to deal with today.

Reminder:  1970's Quiz Thursday

Tuesday, May 18th

Advanced American History

We examine the post Watergate era today with an analysis of some of the economic and social troubles of the 1970's.  Dubbed the "malaise" era by some, the remainder of the 1970's seemed to be riddled with economic stagflation and flaws in the social fabric of the nation.

Assignment:  Read text 727-733 (4&5)