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Daily Agenda

2/28/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:
I can discuss the political, social, economic, & religious tensions that divided Americans during the 1920s.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What was the Teapot Dome Scandal? How did it affect the Harding administration?
  2. Activity: 1920s Project Questions
  3. Activity: 1920s Project
  4. Reflection Question: ​Why were veterans angry with the Harding and Coolidge administrations in the years following World War I?
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Daily Agenda

2/27/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:
I can discuss the political, social, economic, & religious tensions that divided Americans during the 1920s.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Create a Trading Card for the 1920s presidents.
  2. Activity: 1920s Project Questions
  3. Activity: 1920s Project
  4. Reflection Question: ​Who were the 1920s presidents? What economic theory guided their policies?
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Daily Agenda

2/24/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:

I can discuss the political, social, economic, & religious tensions that divided Americans during the 1920s.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: 
  2. Activity: 1920s Activity Questions
  3. Reflection Question: ​
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Daily Agenda

2/23/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:

I can discuss the political, social, economic, & religious tensions that divided Americans during the 1920s.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: 
  2. Video: The Story of Us: Boom
  3. Reflection Question: 
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Daily Agenda

2/22/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:

I can discuss the political, social, economic, & religious tensions that divided Americans during the 1920s.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Create a Trading Card for Henry Cabot Lodge.
  2. Activity: Foreign Policy Wrap-Up
  3. Notes: Post War Tensions
  4. Reflection Question: What was the Red Scare? How did it impact American society in the years following World War I?
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Daily Agenda

2/16/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:

I can describe the events that led the United States into World War I, & I can analyze the war’s impact on American society.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What was the Committee of Public Information? How did they achieve their goals?
  2. Activity: Eugene V. Debs Document Study
  3. Reflection Question: What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts? Were they justified during World War I? Explain.
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Daily Agenda

2/15/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:

I can describe the events that led the United States into World War I, & I can analyze the war’s impact on American society.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What were Wilson's Fourteen Points. Give a general definition of the statement.
  2. Notes: World War I Homefront
  3. Reflection Question: How did World War I impact American society? Explain at least one change that took place because of the war.
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Daily Agenda

2/14/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:

I can describe the events that led the United States into World War I, & I can analyze the war’s impact on American society.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What event triggered the outbreak of World War I in Europe? How did the U.S. respond?
  2. Notes: World War I
  3. Reflection Question: Do you think the U.S. should have gotten involved in World War I before 1917? Explain.
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Daily Agenda

2/13/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:

I can describe the events that led the United States into World War I, & I can analyze the war’s impact on American society.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: How many times has the U.S.formally declared war? List each, then add the name of the president(s) during each conflict.
  2. Activity: World War I Map
  3. Reflection Question: When did World War I begin in Europe? When did the U.S. formally declare war?
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Daily Agenda

2/10/2017

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Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
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Learning Target:

I can compare and contrast Roosevelt, Taft, & Wilson's foreign policies, & I can evaluate the consequences of each.

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Who were the first 28 presidents of the United States?
  2. Notes: American Imperialism
  3. Reflection Question: By what names were Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson's foreign policies known?
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  • Agendas
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  • Resources
    • Unit 1
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    • New Deal Breakout
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    • Trading Cards
    • US History Flashcards
    • US Presidents Flashcards
  • Et Cetera
    • Class Toolbox
    • Crash Course Videos
    • iTunes U >
      • US History to 1877
      • US History since 1877
    • Khan Academy Videos >
      • US History Overview 1
      • US History Overview 2
      • US History Overview 3
    • Pinterest Boards
    • U.S. History Timeline