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Social Studies Friday May 1, 2020

4/30/2020

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​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​​ ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
​Grade 6  Assessment for today.

​​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
Happy Friday, scholars! I want to repeat that I'm really proud of the effort that so many of you are contributing to the online learning process! This is new for everyone and we're all in this together!

I CAN: DESCRIBE HOW THE STRUGGLE FOR WESTERN TERRITORY LED TO WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.

Today, we will continue reading about the the attempts by the U.S. government and pioneers to keep pushing west. Sound familiar? It should, because we have been analyzing this fact all week.

Currently, Mexico is one of America's closest allies (friends). Yet, in the mid 1800s the United States and Mexico came in direct conflict over a huge area of land in what is now the Southwest and West of the United States. This area included what is now parts of the states New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, California and Wyoming.

Mexico claimed they were there first. The United States said they had a right to expand their country westward. The two nations that are now good friends actually went to war over this issue.

Closely read the text that I provide. The move westward is a critical part of United States history. Imagine what our country might have been like if we had not been able to expand westward.

Good luck with the reading and questions. I'm proud of you!
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8th Grade: ​
I Can: Examine how African Americans contributed during World War II
Historical Background:
Mini-Lecture/Important Notes/Historical Context:

(Major Concept)WWII - On one hand the nation denounced racism abroad, and on the other maintained segregation in the armed forces and cast a wide web of discrimination at home, especially jobs. 

Harry Truman had to reckon with this reality. What Du Bois said long ago, unnoticed, loomed large in 1945: "The problem of the 20th century is the problem of the color line."

In 1941, the Air Corps began a military “experiment” to see if African Americans could be trained as combat pilots. These men became known as the Tuskegee Airmen, numbering between 15,000– 19,000 and including pilots, mechanics, cooks, doctors, nurses, parachute riggers, gate guards, flight instructors, firemen, radio operators, and more.

Hot Question: Can anyone make a connection between Tuskegee Airmen and modern films.

Ripple Effects: (Important Milestones) (Please don't Take these Notes for Granted.)

•Harry Truman appoints a committee on Civil Rights.

•Congress finally pass anti lynching laws

•1954, Courts strike down the "separate but equal" doctrine

•Brown v. Board of Education rules a separation of schoolchildren "generates a feeling of inferiority."

•Rosa Parka/Montgomery, Alabama/decides to sit down in the white section of the bus

•Bus Boycott: A vote to boycott all city busses/Carpools organized to transport negroes to work/Most people walked/MLK one of the boycott leaders

•1956, Segregation outlawed on local bus lines

•Montgomery was the beginning. It forecast the style and mood of the vast protest movement that would sweep the South: Emotional church meetings/Lost American Ideals/Struggle and Sacrifice

•1960, four freshman at a negro college in Greensboro, North Carolina, sit down at the Woolworths lunch counter where whites ate. They were refused service. When they would not leave, the lunch counter closed for the day. They returned day after day. Sit ins spread to fifteen cities

•By the end of 1960, lunch counters were open to blacks in Greensboro

•CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) organized "Freedom Rides", blacks and whites traveled together on southbound busses, to try to break the segregation pattern in interstate travel

life at midnight, always on the threshold of a new dawn

Civil Rights Leaders

•Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech thrills 200,000 black and white Americans at the Civil  Rights march, Washington (1963). It was magnificent oratory, but lacked the anger many blacks felt.

•The march was embraced by JFK and other leaders

•John Lewis, a young SNCC leader, tried introducing a stronger, more militant note of outrage. He was censored by the leaders of the march

•Black militant Malcolm X was closer to the mood of the black community. Brilliant orator.

Instructions:

1. Read and Learn about the "Double V Campaign"(Link on Google Document)

2. Complete Double V Campaign Guiding Questions on Google Document

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q0PscJck82myJpl1PYZT13pvvbYa6Hgbe7QUS1axOnw/edit?usp=sharing
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Social Studies Thursday April 30, 2020

4/30/2020

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​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​​ ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
Athens: A Young Democracy    04-30-2020
​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
Good morning scholars!

I Can: Detail the process and importance of Texas and Florida becoming states.

Fast fact: The United States started out with 13 states and now we have 50!

Today we are going to learn why and how Texas and Florida became states. I'm sure many of you have visited Florida and some of you probably even have gone to Texas. Becoming a state has never been easy and that is definitely the case for Florida and Texas. Florida and Texas faced much conflict and ups and downs on their way to becoming states. Remember, some parts of what is now the United States were controlled by Britain, Spain, France, Russia and Mexico in the early to mid 1800s.

In today's reading I really want you to zone in how difficult it is for a territory or area to become a state.

Many people today think that Puerto Rico should become a state, but the process is complicated and difficult.

When you answer the COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS ON THE DOCUMENT THAT I PROVIDE really make an effort to develop your thoughts with details from the text. Fully explain your reasoning and thoughts!

Also, I thought it would be fun to answer this question and post it on the stream page:

STREAM PAGE QUESTION: Which of the 50 states would you most like to visit? Why?

Good luck, scholars! I'm really proud of you!
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Mr. Dayan:​
8th Grade: ​
I Can: Evaluate the reasons for Japanese Internment

Historical Background:
During WWII, 120,000 Japanese-Americans were forced into camps, a government action that still haunts victims and their descendants

• Franklin D. Roosevelt calmly signed Executive Order 9066,(1942), giving the army the power, without warrants or indictments or hearings, to arrest every Japanese American on the West Coast

• 110,000 men, women and children taken from their homes and transported to camps

• The Japanese remained in those camps for three years

• Japanese evacuation huge wartime mistake and blunder on Roosevelt's legacy

• Another dark moment in the nations long history of racism

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read and Annotate Japanese Internment Documents A-D

2. Record Reasons and Evidence on Graphic Organizer (Google Doc)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHZffoYwD6E61bP0cChOILhwW8uwmS5w_B5JX1vQ0_Q/edit?usp=sharing
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Social Studies Wednesday April 29, 2020

4/28/2020

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​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​​ ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
​Sparta: A Military Society    04-29-2020

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​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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Good morning, scholars!

In today's reading, you are going to point your compass roses westward! You will be reading about
Americans' attempts to settle in the northwest, in areas that comprise parts of the present-day states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.

You have to wonder what would make someone want to travel thousands of miles in the 1840s and 1850s. Remember, the journey itself would be very dangerous and unpredictable. Yet thousands of Americans took this risky trip to what was known as "Oregon Country."

Pushing west is a constant theme of American life in the mid 1800s. You will read that many Americans thought it was their "Manifest Destiny" to reach the Pacific Ocean.

When you read the text, I want you to imagine what it must have been like to make this journey west in the mid 1800s. Carefully read the text! Make sure your answers are fully explained in your own words using details from the text. I hope you enjoy today's reading. Good luck! Mr. Bruning
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Mr. Dayan:​
8th Grade: ​
I Can: Analyze World War II propaganda posters

Historical Background:
1. Propaganda Definition - Information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.

2. The U.S. government created posters (and other propaganda) in an attempt to gain public support for the war.

Instructions:
1. Analyze the Rosie the Riveter Poster (PDF)
2. Complete See-Think-Wonder Graphic Organizer on attached Google Doc
3. Complete Image Analysis Guiding Questions on attached Google Doc

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pzyoUlfHjGstZvp1Nb62Rpd7VmUPRdhBDzipFbjwAVc/edit?usp=sharing
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Social Studies Tuesday April 28, 2020

4/28/2020

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​​ ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
​Athens and Sparta: Political Changes    04-28-2020

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Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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Good morning, scholars!

Today we are going to be examining the issues and presidential elections of the 1840s. Remember in yesterday's lesson you read about the victories (in the 1830s) of Andrew Jackson and then Martin Van Buren. In the 1840s the United States was still trying to recover from, "The Panic of 1837." A new political party called the Whigs came to the forefront and challenged for power.

Regional differences still were evident as people in separate parts of the country could not see "eye to eye" on important issues. Presidential campaigns were still very tough as candidates tried to portray their opponents in a negative light. Pretty similar to today, right?

Remember to take the time to closely analyze the reading material. If you don't understand a point from the reading definitely send me a message. Cite evidence and fully explain your answers using your own words.

You can do it! I continue to be really proud of all of you! Mr. Bruning
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Mr. Dayan:​
8th Grade: ​
I can: Analyze FDR’s “Day of Infamy” speech

Historical Background:

Only Congress can declare war. In an attempt to convince Congress that war was necessary, FDR delivered what would later become known as his “Day of Infamy” speech on December 8,194. The day after Pearl Harbor.

Instructions:

1. Read and annotate, FDR’s “Day of Infamy” Speech and highlight parts of the speech that you believe to be persuasive, meaningful, and/or powerful.

2. Listen to the audio of FDR’s “Day of Infamy” Speech. (The link for the audio will be on  the Google doc worksheet.)

3. Complete all sections od the Sound Recording Analysis Worksheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xj70_j2hAWY4K_iYRL__T0wyvfdLk7qFy2C8WyOa5FY/edit?usp=sharing

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Social Studies Monday April 27, 2020

4/27/2020

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​​ ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
​Athens and Sparta: Economics and Greek Government  04-27-2020

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​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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Good morning, scholars! I hope you all had a wonderful and restful weekend!

Today, we are going to continue to read about some important moments in the presidency of Andrew Jackson ("Old Hickory") and then President Martin Van Buren. One theme (recurring idea)that can seen in studying American history is how significant the role of the federal (national) government should be in solving problems that affect individual states and cities. In fact, one can see that dynamic in play today with the crisis that is currently affecting the United States.

One of the big issues in the Election of 1832 (won by Andrew Jackson) was should the United States have a powerful central bank (called the Bank of the United States). Another issue that is similar to today is that the government had to figure out how to handle very difficult economic (financial) times in the country. This time was called "The Panic of 1837."

Thinking like a historian means making connections between the present and important historical events. When you read the passage try to look for any similarities to what the United States is currently going through and past events from the 1830s.

Carefully read the text and put a lot of effort into your answers. Good luck. I'm proud of all of you!
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Mr. Dayan:​
8th Grade: ​
I Can: Analyze the attack on Pearl Harbor and assess the role it had on the United States entering World War II
Historical Background:
•The countries that made up the Allied and Axis powers (Allied powers: Great Britain, France, China, United States, USSR. Axis powers: Germany, Italy, and Japan).

• The U.S. had been providing the Allies with weapons and supplies under the Lend-Lease Act. (Which meant even though the United States initially maintained neutrality, they were never really neutral.)

•During this time, the U.S. had been holding meetings with representatives of the Japanese government in an attempt to maintain peace between the two countries

Instructions:
1. Read and Annotate the attack on "Pearl Harbor" text (PDF)

2. Record your short response using the RACE format on the Google Document attached.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIk9Uahdeqyj0R1RLr2z37ATtsGenYm05HSuQ77BD_4/edit?usp=sharing
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Social Studies Friday April 24, 2020

4/24/2020

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​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​​ ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
​Social Studies assessment - Rise of Greek Civilization

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​​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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Good morning and Happy Friday, Scholars!

Today, you are going to read more about the presidency of Andrew Jackson.

As we have discussed many times this year, Native Americans have all too often treated very poorly in the history of the United States. Many promises have been made and then broken to this group of indigenous Americans. Many Americans wanted to push west in the 1830s and this put them in direct conflict with Native Americans who had been settled on this land for hundreds or even thousands of years.

Analyzing the treatment of Native Americans is an essential part of U.S. history. Please read the text very carefully and then put thought and effort into your answers. Have a great weekend! Mr. Bruning
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Mr. Dayan:​
8th Grade: ​
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Social Studies Thursday April 23, 2020

4/23/2020

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​​ ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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Good morning, Scholars!

Today you are going to read about the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Yes, the same Andrew Jackson that is pictured on the 20 dollar bill. He was nicknamed "Old Hickory" by the soldiers he commanded in the War of 1812. A hickory stick is tall and unbending, and that's the type of leadership his troops thought he provided. A military hero becoming president is something you will see again as the United States progresses as a country.

Something to really look for in today's reading is the debate over how much power the states should have
versus how much the federal (national) government should have.

Remember to read the text very carefully. You must use complete sentences for your answers. Include details from the text that I provide. Do not use outside sources. Fully explain answers in your own words!
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​Mr. Dayan:​
8th Grade: ​
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Social Studies Wednesday April 22, 2020

4/22/2020

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​
​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
Good morning, scholars! Once again, I want to reiterate that I'm so impressed with your dedication and hard work!

When answering today's questions, I want you to focus on thinking critically and fully explaining your responses. Remember, gathering details from the text is so important, but just as important is the way you explain your answer. Take the time to read the text carefully. Imagine what it must have been like to live in the United States in the 1820s.

Today's reading focuses on the national elections of the 1820s. You will be reading about famous Americans like Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams (the son of John Adams). Many Americans thought their wasn't fairness in important elections in the 1820s. Different regions of the countries favored different candidates. 200 years later, many Americans still cannot agree on candidates and the electoral process.

I hope you enjoy today's reading! I encourage you to analyze critically and think like a historian!!
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​Mr. Dayan:​
8th Grade: ​
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Social Studies Tuesday April 21, 2020

4/21/2020

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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​Mr. Bruning:
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Good morning, scholars!

Today, I really want you to work on writing thorough answers that are explained using your own words. Use details from the reading material that I provide. Finding the details is important, but so is explaining them!!

You are going to read about regional differences on issues like slavery created great turmoil in the nation. The North and South had huge disagreements on how the country should develop especially as Americans moved westward. As I mentioned yesterday, there are still regional tensions that can be seen in the United States today. Part of thinking like a historian is linking events from the past and trying to make connections to modern times.

In addition to trying to resolve regional tensions, the young country was still trying to figure out how to best deal with established European powers like Britain and Spain.

Remember, don't rush through the reading. Take the time to closely analyze the text. Good luck!
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Mr. Dayan:​
8th Grade: ​
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Social Studies Monday April 20, 2020

4/20/2020

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: ​​​​
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​​​​​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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Good morning, scholars! I hope you had a wonderful and restful week! As I read through your answers to the Spring Review packet I see such a great effort from so many of you and that is awesome!

Today, you are going to read about how the United States developed after the War of 1812. Remember, that in the War of 1812, the British tried to invade our nation and attempted to burn down the White House and the Capitol building. Unbelievable that so many years later Britain and the United States are pretty much best friends. After 1812, the country was growing, unified and feeling great about the future. Some of the good feelings were interrupted, however, by disagreements between residents in the three major regions of the country--the South, North and West. Some of these regional differences are still evident in the United States in 2020.

Please take the time to carefully read the text pages. Also, thoughtfully answer the questions, explaining thoroughly in your own own words using details from the text. You can do it. I'm proud of all of you!
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Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade: ​
Social Studies Google Classroom Codes
Brandeis - o6hwz7l
Rice - 32xp62h
Hopkins - u2xxzg4
Caltech - xuczmpc

Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
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