U.S. History II - Virtual Lesson Plan Days 19 - 54
**DAYS 1-18 CAN BE FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNDER 'HOMEWORK AND EVENTS' - PLEASE GO TO THE CALENDER, STARTING ON MARCH 17TH FOR DAY 1**
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April 20th, 2020
Day 19: Vietnam Geography
Objective: Students will be able to describe the geograpghic location and climate of Vietnam.
Attachment: Geography of Vietnam Part 1.pdf
Geography of Vietnam Part 2.pdf
Directions for Day 19: Students will be reading about the Geography of Vietnam. Students will read the above attachments " Geography of Vietnam Part 1 and Geography of Vietnam Part 2". When finished reading, students will click the attachment belowed titled "Questions for Geography" and submit their answers. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for Geography of Vietnam: Questions for Geography.pdf
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April 21st, 2020
Day 20: Vietnam Inroduction PowerPoint & Questions
Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrasts the two sides of the Vietnam War and describe the reasons Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Cong wanted to fight for independence.
Attachment: Vietnam War PowerPoint.pdf
Directions for Day 20: Students will read and review the attached PowerPoint above, "Vietnam War PowerPoint". Students ONLY need to review slides 1-5. We will continue to work through the PowerPoint in future assignments. Please read carefully through the PowerPoint, taking special notice of the font in yellow. When finished reading, students will complete the questions below to demonstrate their understanding of what they learned. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for Comprehension:
1. When did the Vietnam war start and end?
2. Who was the Vietnam war fought between?
3. Which larger countries were allied with the two sides in the Vietnam War?
4. Who was Ho Chi Minh?
5. What did Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh want? How were they planning on achieving it?
6. Why did the United States refuse to help Northern Vietnam?
7. What two options were Lyndon B. Johnson given as President?
8. What event caused the United States to get involved in the war?
9. What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
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April 22nd, 2020
Day 21: Intro to Vietnam War
Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrasts the two sides of the Vietnam War and describe the reasons Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Cong wanted to fight for independence.
Attachment: Intro to Vietnam Worksheet.pdf
Directions for Day 21: Students will read the above attachment "Intro to Vietnam Worksheet" - When finished reading, students should answer the questions that follow on the worksheet. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
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April 23rd, 2020
Day 22: Vietnam in Photos
Objective: Students will be able to use pictures to understand the experiences and feelings of those involved in the Vietnam War.
Attachment:
Directions for Day 22: Students will be using pictures from the Vietnam War to get an understanding of the soldiers experiences. Students should open the attachment titled "Vietnam in Photos 1". Students should read the paragraphs to help get an understanding of the pictures. They will then read the directions for the assignment. Students are going to look at pictures from the Vietnam War and answer 2 QUESTIONS for EACH picture. There are a total of 9 pictures, students MUST choose at least 7 to complete. Therefore, you may skip two pictures. Students will find pictures on all 3 attachments above. Answers to the questions do not need to be long, 1-2 sentences is PERFECTLY FINE! Make sure you spend time looking at the details of the photo, they will help you understand more than you think.
Questions to answer for ALL 7 PICTURES! - Please answer each question for each picture.
1. What can you learn about the Vietnam War from the photo?
2. What is your emotional reaction to the photo - how does it make you feel?
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April 24th, 2020
Day 23: Soldier's Experiences
Objective: Students will be able to describe the varying experiences that soldiers faced while fighting in the Viernam War.
Attachment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfsFhQX7o3E&t=120s - "U.S. Veteran Describes Fighting in Vietnam"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlCyr1CZXrE - "U.S. Veteran's Combat Experiences During Vietnam War"
Directions for Day 23: Students will watch the above videos, " U.S. Veteran Describes Fighting in Vietnam" and "U.S. Veteran's Combat Experiences During Vietnam War". While watching the video, think about their experiences and obstacles they faced while fighting in Vietnam. Take a few notes to help you with the following assignment. After watching both videos, students will write 7-10 sentences describing what they learned about soldier's experiences in the Vietnam war. Think about the following questions to help guide your writing.
Questions to help guide your writing:
1. Do you think all soldier's "planned" to fight in the Vietnam War?
2. How did many soldiers feel when they were drafted to fight in the Vietnam War?
3. How did the weather in Vietnam make it difficult for soldiers to fight?
4. What kind of sights did soldiers see while they were fighting for our country?
5. How do you think their experiences affected their lives once they returned home from war?
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April 27th,2020
Day 24: Review
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will take a short “quiz” to demonstrate their understanding of what we have learned so far in 4th MP. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability using no assignments or PowerPoints. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Review Assignment:
1. Which continent is Vietnam located on ?
2. Who was the Vietnam War fought between? (Include all countries involved)
3. Who was Ho Chi Minh and what did he want for his people?
4. Why did the United States refuse to help North Vietnam?
5. Compare and contrast soldiers response to being drafted to fight in the Vietnam War?
6. What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
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April 28th,2020
Day 25: Vietnam War Notes - Escalation of the War to the Counterculture
Objective: Students will be able to describe how the war escalated and the response from the citizens at home during the United States.
Attachment: Vietnam War PowerPoint.pdf
Directions: Students will read and review the attached PowerPoint above, "Vietnam War PowerPoint". Students ONLY need to review slides 6-8. We will continue to work through the PowerPoint in future assignments. Please read carefully through the PowerPoint, taking special notice of the font in yellow. When finished reading, students will complete the questions below to demonstrate their understanding of what they learned. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
*Correction for slide 6: Napalm and Agent Orange were both used against militants to break down the trees and vegetation in Vietnam, however, it made many soldiers very ill.
Questions for Review:
1. What methods did the United States use to escalate the war? Were they effective?
2. What was the name of the operation used to bomb North Vietnam?
3. In 2-3 sentences, explain what happened during the Tet Offensive.
4 How did many of the citizens in the United States feel about the war in Vietnam?
5. Why was the draft controversial?
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April 29th,2020
Day 26: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Since March 17th, students have been given 25 days of assignments. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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April 30th,2020
Day 27: Tet Offensive
Objective: Students will be able to explain how the Tet Offensive changed the Vietnam war.
Attachment: Tet Offensive Video
Directions: Students will watch the video linked above titled 'Tet Offensive Video'. They will hear first hand stories from soldiers who were involved during the war. Think about why people believed that the war could not be won after seeing photos and film footage from the Tet Offensive. Answer the following question in 5-7 sentences - Do you believe that winning a war is worth losing lives? Do you think it is fair for American citizens to fight a war they do not agree with? All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
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May 1st,2020
Day 28: Counterculture
Objective: Students will be able to describe how American citizens challenged the war culture during the 1960's.
Attachment: Counterculture Video
Directions: Students will watch the video linked above titled 'Tet Offensive Video'. They will understand how Americans wanted to change the culture of the United States and strived to make a difference. After watching the video, students will answer the questions below. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for Videos:
1.Why did young people desire an 'early death'?
2. Why was the Vietnam War important for the counterculture?
3. Why did young American's disagree with war?
4. What did Hippies believe in? What changes did they want to make?
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May 4th, 2020
Day 29: Student and Anti-War Movement
Objective: Students will be able to identy key groups involved in the Anti-War movement.
Attachment: Kent State Shooting
Directions: Students will read the above attachment titled 'Kent State Shooting'. When finished reading, answer the quesdtions that follow. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for Kent State Shooting Reading:
1.What caused the Governor, James Rohde, to call the National Guard?
2.How did the National Guard respond to the students gathering on the campus commons?
3. What did the 12 guardsmen do after the crowd swelled to several thousand people?
4. How many students were wounded and killed?
5. What did the shootings provoke?
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May 5th, 2020
Day 30: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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May 6th, 2020
Day 31: My Lai Massacre and Richard Nixon
Objective: Students will be able to describe the events surrounding the My Lai massacre.
Attachment: Vietnam War PowerPoint
Directions: Students will view slides 9-10 from the Vietnam War PowerPoint. Pay special attention to the words in yellow as they are important details to remember. When finished reading, answer the questions that follow. It is also a good idea on this day to review over the entire PowerPoint as this is a light day. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for slides 9-10:
1. What was the My Lai Massacre?
2. Why would the My Lai Massacre drive U.S. Citizens to join the anti-war movement?
3. Which President made the decision to pull out of the Vietnam War?
4. What day and year was the peace fire was negotiated?
5. Who "won" the war?
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May 7th, 2020
Day 32: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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May 8th, 2020
Day 33: My-Lai Massacre
Objective: Students will be able to argue whether or not they agree with the American slaughter of the My Lai village.
Attachment: My Lai Massacre Video 1
My Lai Massacre Video 2
Directions: Students will watch the two vidoes on the My Lai Massacre. Think about how the American soldiers treat the villagers living in My Lai and respond to the following question - "Do you think that the Americans were justified in killing the villagers at My Lai due to it being a time of war? Why or Why not? Support your answer with details in 5-7 sentences. After watching the video, students will answer posted above.. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
"Do you think that the Americans were justified in killing the villagers at My Lai due to it being a time of war? Why or Why not? Support your answer with details in 5-7 sentences.
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May 11th, 2020
Day 34: Vietnam War Stations
Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrasts the two sides of the Vietnam War and describe the reasons Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Cong wanted to fight for independence.
Attachment: Vietnam War Stations
Directions: Students will be looking at Vietnam War stations attached above. They will read about the Draft During the Vietnam War, US Military Deaths in Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh. Following the readings, students will answer questions about all 3 of the readings. Students DO NOT need to complete the section in pink titled 'Songs of the Vietnam War' OR complete the chart on US Military Deaths in Vietnam. ONLY answer the questions for that section. All together you will be answering 7 questions. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
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May 12th, 2020
Day 35: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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May 13th, 2020
Day 36:Nixon Presidency
Objective: Students will be able to describe events that took place during Nixon's Presidency.
Attachment: Nixon Presidency PowerPoint
Directions: Students will be reading and reviewing the first 5 slides of the attached powerpoint on Nixon's Presidency. Please make sure you pay extra attention to the words in red as it is key information about the topic. When finished reading, please answer the questions that follow to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for PowerPoint:
1. What did SALT I call for?
2. List and explain 3 of the social issues discussed during Nixon's Presidency.
3. What did Nixon and his aides plan to create after he won the election?
4. How did his committee follow through with their plan?
5. What did the Senate find about Nixon?
6. How did the 'Watergate Scandal' affect Nixon's Presidency?
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May 14th, 2020
Day 37: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon's Preisdency.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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May 15th, 2020
Day 38: Nixon Presidency & the Watergate Scandal
Objective: Students will be able to identify the causes and effects of the Watergate Scandal.
Attachment: Watergate Scandal
Directions: Students will be completing the first two worksheets in the Watergate Scandal packet. All worksheets are attached above, however, they will not all be completed on this day. First, read the article on the Watergate Scandal. Then, complete page 158 - the 5 multiple choice questions and page 159 - the crossword puzzle/fill in the blank worksheet. ALL OTHER ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE COMPLETED IN UPCOMING DAYS! All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
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May 18th, 2020
Day 39: Nixon's Presidency
Objective: Students will be able to describe the effects of the Watergate Scandal on Richard Nixon's presidency.
Attachment: Nixon's Presidency PowerPoint
Directions: Students will be reading and reviewing slides #6-8 of the attached powerpoint on Nixon's Presidency. Please make sure you pay extra attention to the words in red as it is key information about the topic. When finished reading, please answer the questions that follow to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for Review:
1. What happened with the Presidency as a result of the Watergate Scandal?
2. Why were American citizens concerned about Gerald Ford being appointed our President?
3. Who was elected President following Gerald Ford? What was this President's reputation?
4. Why were many Iranians against the leader of Iran?
5. How did supporters of Ayatollah Khomeini protest the leader of Iran and the American people?
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May 19th, 2020
Day 40: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal and the Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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May 20th, 2020
Day 41: Iranian Hostage Crisis
Objective: Students will be able to explain the causes and effects of the Iranian Hostage crisis on Iranian and American citizens.
Attachments: Iranian Hostage Crisis Reading
Objectives: Students will be reading the above attachment titled 'Iranian Hostage Crisis Reading'. Attached is a reading and 8 questions. On Day 1 (today), students will read and answer questions #1-4 ONLY. Do your best to answer the questions using information from the reading assignment. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
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May 21st, 2020
Day 42: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal and the Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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May 22nd, 2020
Day 43: Iranian Hostage Crisis
Objective: Students will be able to explain the causes and effects of the Iranian Hostage crisis on Iranian and American citizens.
Attachment: Iranian Hostage Crisis Reading
Directions: Students will be reading the above attachment titled 'Iranian Hostage Crisis Reading'. Attached is a reading and 8 questions. On Day 2 (today), students will read and answer questions # 5-8 ONLY. Do your best to answer the questions using information from the reading assignment. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
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May 25th, 2020
Day 44: Memorial Day
Enjoy your day off!
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May 26th, 2020
Day 45: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal and the Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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May 27th, 2020
Day 46: Bush & Clinton
Objective: Students will be able to describe events that occured during the Presidental terms of George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Attachment: Bush & Clinton Presidency Notes
Directions: Students will be reading and reviewing slides #1-5 of the attached powerpoint on Bush & Clinton's Presidency. Please make sure you pay extra attention to the words in red as it is key information about the topic. When finished reading, please answer the questions that follow to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for Comprehension:
1. Who became President after Ronald Reagan?
2. What area of the world did George H.W. Bush focus on during his President?
3. Who was the Dictator in Iraq during this time?
4. Who beat President Bush in the 1992 election?
5. List 3 achievements of President Clinton during his Presidency.
6. Describe the scandal that plagued President Clinton's Presidency.
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May 28th, 2020
Day 47: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal and the Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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May 28th, 2020
Day 48: The September 11th Attacks
Objective: Students will be able to describe the causes and effects of the attack of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001
Attachment: 9/11 Attack PowerPoint
Directions: Students will be reading and reviewing slides #1-9 of the attached powerpoint on the 9/11 Attacks. Please make sure you pay extra attention to the words in red as it is key information about the topic. When finished reading, please answer the questions that follow to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.
Questions for Comprehension:
1. Who was the US attacked by on September 11th, 2001?
2. How many planes crashed overall?
3. How many people OVERALL were killed in the attack? (Look at all areas where people were killed)
4. Who was the leader of Al-Qaeda at the time the attacks occured?
5. How did the United States respond to the attack?
6. What department was created in hopes to keep our country safer and help fight terrorism?
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June 1st, 2020
Day 49: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal and the Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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June 2nd, 2020
Day 50: Current Event
Objective: Students will be able to describe the events going on locally and throughout the world on this day in 2020.
Attachment: Current Event Article
Directions: Students will read and review the attached Current Event article. Although no questions need to be formally addressed and sent, students should think about the event that is taking place and how it affects their everyday life. If you have any questions about the article or would like to discuss your thoughts about the event further, please email me at [email protected].
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June 3rd, 2020
Day 51: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal and the Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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June 4th, 2020
Day 52: Current Event
Objective: Students will be able to describe the events going on locally and throughout the world on this day in 2020.
Attachment: Current Event Article
Directions: Students will read and review the attached Current Event article. Although no questions need to be formally addressed and sent, students should think about the event that is taking place and how it affects their everyday life. If you have any questions about the article or would like to discuss your thoughts about the event further, please email me at [email protected].
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June 5th, 2020
Day 53: Catch Up Day
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal and the Vietnam War.
Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.
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June 8th - 12th, 2020
Day 54: Catch Up Week
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal and the Vietnam War.
Directions: Congratulations to Mauriah & Joel who will be graduating virutally on Monday, June 15th! I am so proud of you both and you have successfully completed United States History II! Please check genesis for your 4th MP grades and email me at: [email protected] if you have any questions. Irma & Brittany, you may use this week to complete any assignments you may owe me or research and read current events (1 per day) that are happening in our country.
A list of suggested websites for current events are below:
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June 15th, 2020
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION!!!!!
