Video Update 6/1/20

Hey All,

Thanks for a great year. I hope I have the chance to see you again next year. Have a great summer, and if you have an incomplete currently please do the following:

1. If you have an incomplete and you are in the 50% range - Set up a phone call with me, do work, turn it in, and email me telling me what to do. Work is due by Thursday June 4th!
2. If you have an incomplete and you are BELOW the 50% range - Know that in the fall you will have a final exam when we return in the fall. If you score a 60% or higher on the test you can earn a passing grade.

Video Update 5/25/20

Hey Everyone,

This is our last week with an assignment. You have all been doing really well. Keep it up and take care!

1. Missing Assignments: Make sure you are emailing me when you submit an assignment late to Google Classroom. I don't know when you have submitted something unless you email me.
2. George W. Bush Activity: Please complete the activity about George Bush on Google Classroom. There are only 2 open ended questions to answer.

Video Update 5/18/20

Hey All,

Hope you guys are doing well. I have a headache and a scratchy throat. Hoping it is allergies... Anyway, here is what you should focus on this week.

1. Clinton Activity: Complete the assignment about President Clinton. Please do not copy and paste as this will give you a zero on the assignment.
2. Missing Assignments: If you need to complete missing assignments, make sure you email me with an itemized list of what was submitted. Please pass the class this semester!!!
3. Wednesday Check In: Due to low turnout we will be cancelling this weeks meeting. If you have questions for me, you know what to do.

Video Update 5/11/20

Hello Again,

I am excited for another easy week in terms of content and assignments. We will use Wednesday as a day to ask content and logistical questions, and at week's end your assignment for the week will be due.

Here is what you should be focused on:

1. Incomplete Students (and those in fear of an Incomplete): Please work with me. This is a time to have 100% pass rate. I have emailed many of you personally, texted through Remind, contacted your friends, and reached out to your families. Make up assignments, and start doing work on our current tasks. We only have a few weeks left.
2. Finals: Last week, during our Google Meet, I mentioned only giving a final exam to those with an Incomplete. Unless I hear something different from admin, this is what we will be doing in our class. If you have earned a Pass based on your performance from the semester, that will be your grade. 
3. Ronald Reagan Activity: This is a short activity that should not take you more than 3 hours (more like 1 hour, tops). You will examine a successful campaign ad that Reagan used during his re-election campaign. Make sure to watch my review video of the assignment before starting. It is in the blog, below.
4. Google Meet: We will have a Wednesday Google Meet time at noon. I will send out a Remind message with the agenda at that time.

Ronald Reagan Activity - Instructions

Video Update 5/4/20

Hey All,

You guys have been crushing it. Keep up the good work and try to finish strong. I know that we are all getting tired of this. Make sure to feed the soul by doing some stuff that you love. That is why I have been fishing so much...

Things to do:

1. Make up or Retake Test: Tomorrow, 5/5/20, we will have a retake time to do the test. I will post the code to Google Classroom at 8:00 AM and you will have about 12 hours to take it. There will be no more times to take the test besides tomorrow. (Login information is below)
2. Modern American Politics Questions/Video: Please access the question sheet and video from Google Classroom. You will make a copy of the template and answer the questions on the Google Doc.
3. Google Meet Check In: I do not have an agenda, but will be available for an all class Google Meet on Wednesday at Noon. We will start at noon sharp, so please be there promptly.

Video Update 4/27/20

Hey Everyone,

I will be reaching out to students and families that are failing my class this week. Please help me, help you in passing the class. I need you to be in contact with me and completing missing work. For everyone else, we will have some unit review and a test on Friday! Here is what you should all be doing:

1. Missing Assignments: As always, if there is a missing assignment that you are submitting late, email me with the assignment name and a call to action to grade it. If you have questions about other missing assignments email me with questions!
2. Unit 6 Review Task: Please watch the attached screencastify video. You can fill out the graphic organizer and use it as a study guide for your test. Think of the test as a simple check in to see if you know what is going on. Worst case scenario you will retake it. 
3. Unit 6 Test: We will take a test this Friday on IO Assessments. Please follow the instructions below for login information. I will post a code to Google Classroom on Friday morning with the code you need.
4. Cancelled Google Meet: This Wednesday we will not be meeting using Google Meet. Please email, text through Remind, or set up a phone call if you have questions.

Unit 6 Review Screencastify

Google Meet Recap (4/22/20)

Video Update 4/20/20

Hello Again,

For this week I want you all focused on the following:

1. Missing Assignments: Reach out to me through Remind or email. We can set up a call and work this out. My goal is to have as many of you pass as possible, but it will require your hard work and involvement. 
2. CH 23 Reading Notes (DUE FRIDAY): Please submit this assignment through Google Classroom by taking pictures. Download the Google Classroom app, take pictures, and add those pictures to the submission. This will be the last textbook readings for the semester.
3. Women's Equality Task (DUE SATURDAY): Access the most recent task and complete it. I will attach a Screencastify video reviewing this assignment and content.
4. Wednesday Meeting: Access the Google Meet login credentials on this Google Doc Agenda. We will meet at Noon on Wednesday.

Women's Equality Task Explanation Video

Video Update 4/13/20...enjoy that face for a moment, ha

Hey All,

Hope that you have been well. This week will be a time to get to work. Yet, there is nothing all that new. Some of you have probably finished all of your work (well done btw). I would like you all to review the items below. You will start to see things entered into the gradebook this week.

1. Complete the Google Form (if you haven't already). I want to know who is seeing these posts. This will help me and is worth credit for you.
2. Complete the following assignments (due dates on Aeries and GC should be up to date:
1. Edpuzzle Vietnam (found on Google Classroom)
2. Research Workshop EC (found on Google Classroom)
3. CH 22 Reading Notes (take pictures and attached to the Google Classroom submission spot)
3. Watch this video on webcam etiquette. If you have already seen it, then you can skip it. We will be having our first Google Meet on Wednesday. If you cannot login, that is ok. Our time window is from Noon - 12:30. It will most likely not take the entire time:

Update 4/2/20

Video Update 3/27/20

Fun Video of the Week

Video Update 3/20/20

Hey Everyone,

Thanks to those of you making the best of this situation and being diligent with your studies and academic growth. Some quick updates:

1. I will be posting progress grades tonight. They WILL NOT include: Research Project, Edpuzzle Vietnam, or CH 22/23 Reading Notes. I will be grading the Research Project into the 4th quarter grades and the other assignments will be graded if/when we return from this quarantine. Thanks to everyone that got me missing/late assignments this last week!
2. We can chat if you need to! If you are still trying to complete the Research Project, don't know how to do the Edpuzzle, or need some other support please email me you number and I can call you. I am using Google Voice, so the number will either say Restricted or No Caller ID.
3. Stay strong! I will attempt to have a weekly update. With this new shelter in place order for the state there is a lot of mis-information. I have found the KQED website to be the most informative and accurate. Check it out! LINK

Video Update 3/18/20

Dang!

This isn't looking too good. Not sure when our school lives (or outside school lives) will return to normal. The governor is saying that we could be done with school for the rest of the year! That brings up many questions (grades for the semester, graduation, etc.). I want you to know, as of today, no one has answers. We are all in a "wait and see" phase of this thing. So before you bombard Mr. Perez with your questions, just give it a while. I would wait through Spring Break before you start to freak out too bad. Between now and then, more information should come out and the status of our country will have changed. For now... keep calm and carry on (like the British in WWII).

This is what I do know for the time-being in regards to our U.S. History class:

1. Grades for the progress grade will be posted soon. I would focus on missing assignments for my class and others. Email me if you have questions. I need all of that work submitted by Thursday night (including the research project!)
2. The homework on the assignment sheet is still a great thing to be doing. This week do CH 22 readings and next week do CH 23. If we get back the week after spring break, both reading will be due that Friday.
3. The Edpuzzle video that was assigned Friday should be completed (through the Edpuzzle interface) by Thursday night. That is work from last Friday and needs to be completed. I will work with students that have tech issues.
4. I will be in my classroom until noon today if you want to set up a phone call to chat about stuff. Please email me and we can schedule a call.

Video(s) of the Day

Handwashing PSA from Vietnam

A message from me and my dad, @Melbrooks. #coronavirus #DontBeASpreader pic.twitter.com/Hqhc4fFXbe

— Max Brooks (@maxbrooksauthor) March 16, 2020

Video Update - 3/17/20

Hey All,

Today is the second day of the school closure. Hope your families are well in this time of instability. I am hoping to keep work to a minimum during this time. There are many added stressors right now, and my class shouldn't be one of them.

For this week please focus on: completing missing assignments (when able / appropriate), CH 22 reading assignments, completing the Edpuzzle on the Vietnam War (answer the questions in the textboxes and use the Google Classroom Link).

Digital assignments through Google Classroom will be due at the time indicated through GC. Hard copy assignments (like notes), have a completion date but will be collected when we return.

I will continue to post daily with updates, clarifications, funny videos, and my general musings.

See you around,

Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Missing Work: Complete Missing Assignments (if possible)
Textbook Work: CH 22 (The Vietnam War)
EDpuzzle: Vietnam (Respond on Google Classroom)

Homework: NA (all of this is homework)

Assignment Sheet (due dates can be interpreted as "completion dates")

Video of the Day

First, thanks to the majority of you that are on Remind. That will be a great interface to stay in touch with. It allows for one-on-one messaging and I can push out whole group notifications. Because the situation is continually evolving I am not sure that what we are planning now will be the case by the end of the week.

For those of you that try to do well in school, and are stressed, stay calm. For those that are using this time as an excuse to avoid work, don't. Check out the executive order from the governor here about high quality educational opportunities.

In terms of communication and checking in, you will be required to:

1. Check the Blog daily
2. Check your email daily
3. Sign up for Remind (if possible... see below)

Hey All,

Hope you are well and that you are nearing completion of your Research Workshop. You are responsible for submitting that on time this evening.

Today we will have a quick quiz on research and then intro our study of the Vietnam War.

See you soon,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Quiz: Research Workshop
HT #17
Activity: Edpuzzle - Vietnam
Review: EDpuzzle

Homework: SUBMIT RESEARCH WORKSHOP

Today we will finish our research project. Please work hard and finish strong.

See you soon,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Continue: Research Workshop Project
HTC #5

Homework: None

Today we are grinding. Got to get through a good chunk of the workshop today.

See you soon,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Continue: Research Workshop Project

Homework: None

Today we will continue our discussion of research practices. We will power through and hopefully make it to our project. If not, we will roll that out tomorrow.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Discuss: Research Practices
     Finish Yesterday (Sourcing and Searching)
     Plagiarism
     Citations
Start: Research Workshop Project
HTC #4

Homework: None

Welcome Back!

This week we will be taking some time to think about the best practices of research. We will do this through some discussion and an activity that engages you in different tasks.

See you soon,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

HT #16
Discuss: Research Practices
     Types of Sources
     How to Search

Homework: None

Today we will have time to review through gaming and then take our quiz.

Enjoy!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Review: CH 20/21 (LINK)
Quiz: CH 20/21

Homework: None

Today we will spend all class engaged in the bus boycott activity. The only thing prohibiting you from finishing is YOU!

Get to work,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Stamp: CH 21.2
Group Activity: Bus Boycott Activity

Homework: Bring CH 21 Reading Assignment

Hey Folks,

Today we will be starting a group project. To be honest, it is less of a project and more of a reading task that is made easier with a team. This is an assignment that can make or break your grade. Try your best to be present, work hard, and ask good questions.

It will pay off in the long run!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Stamp: CH 21.1
Finish: Selma Questions
HT #15
Group Activity: Bus Boycott Activity

Homework: CH 21.2 Notes

Today we will finish our viewing of Selma. After that we will engage in our reflection questions and discussion. We will take them one at a time and use the attached videos to help us answer the last few questions.

See you soon,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Finish: Selma
Reflect: Selma Questions

Homework: CH 21.1 Summary

We are continuing with Selma today. We will get a majority of the way through but will not finish.

Remember, we are viewing the film as an immersive experience. It is often hard to think about the struggles faced by marginalized communities. Hopefully this film will help us all better understand.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

View: Selma

Homework: None

Today we will continue our viewing of Selma.

Enjoy,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Submit: CH 20 Notes
View: Selma

Homework: None

Today we will start our discussion of the Civil Rights movement. In doing so, we will discuss the context of the issue as well as start a hollywood depiction of the non-violent protests of Dr. King in Selma, Alabama.

Enjoy,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Discuss: Civil Rights Movement
Intro: Selma March
View: Selma

Homework: None

Today we are continuing our look into The Great Society. See PPT for directions and details.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Stamp: 20.3
Pro/Con: The Great Society Speech
HTC #3

Homework: None

Hey Folks,

Today we are looking into Lyndon Johnson's Great Society speech and the programs that came out of that vision. This activity will take 2 class days. Today we will focus on the content of the speech and tomorrow we will look at arguments for and against the program.

See you soon!

Agenda (PPT)

Stamp: 20.1
HT #14
Read: The Great Society Speech

Homework: CH 20.3 (Notes)

Today we will intro our next unit of study. The main points of emphasis will be the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War. Yet, there will be other topics as well.

See you soon!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Intro: Unit 6 (Assignment Sheet)
Discuss: JFK
Timeline Assignment: Kennedy and the Cold War

Homework: CH 20.1 Summary

Hey All,

Today we are having our Valentine's Day party! Ha, could you imagine. You know I don't do that type of stuff. Instead we will take a test a watch a little more of our film from the late '90s about '50s culture...

- Mr. T



Agenda (PPT)

Finish: Pleasantville
Test: Unit 5

Homework: None

Hey All,

Today we are looking to finish our paragraph. Thanks for taking time to review the content and improve on your own writing ability. Make sure to get feedback from 2 people and complete your final draft, and self grade.

See you soon,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Continue: Intro Writing Workshop
View: Pleasantville

Homework: Submit Intro Writing Workshop

Today we will attempt to finish a rough draft paragraph. If you are ready to share with peers, please do so.

Keep up the good work!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Continue: Intro Writing Workshop
View: Pleasantville

Homework: None

Hey All,

Back at it again today. For today's workday, you should focus on brainstorming what a potential essay might be and work backward to your intro paragraph.

Good Luck,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Continue: Intro Writing Workshop
View: Pleasantville

Homework: None

Hey All,

After spending 2 hours combing through missing assignments and late work, I came to the realization that a refresher course on essay writing strategies may be useful. This inspiration came from your peers that engaged in the alternative assignment to our A-Bomb debate.

Many of the essays did not start well (or end well for that matter), so I figured we would look into how to write a good introduction paragraph. If you would like extra credit on our Intro Writing Workshop just write "Live Long and Prosper" on the top of the first page in bold. Also please remind me about this agreement by referencing that you read this blog post. Thanks for the two of you that see this ; ).

See you soon,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Quick Review: CH 18-19 Quiz and Recent Assignments
HT #13
Start: Intro Writing Workshop
View: Pleasantville
     Common Sense Media Review

Homework: None

Today we will finish our Cultural Case Study by looking at the show Father Knows Best.

After that we will take our quiz using the Chromebooks.

Enjoy,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Finish: Cultural Case Study
Quiz: CH 18-19

Homework: None

Hey All,

We have a lot to talk about today. Topics of post-war (WWII) politics and 1950s culture is on the agenda. We will complete anything we don't get to on Friday.

See you soon,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Submit: Cold War Pop Culture Questions
Stamp: CH 19.3
Discuss: Post WWII Politics
HT #12
Discuss: 1950s Culture
Case Study: Cultural Examinations

Homework: Bring CH 19 Notes and Study for Quiz

Hey All,

We have a bit to catch up with on our short day. We will review the Cold War Pop Culture task from yesterday and intro 1950s culture. Wake up, pay attention, and let's go!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Stamp: CH 19.2
Discuss: Cold War and the American Society
Review: Cold War Pop Culture
HT #11
Discuss: Post WWII Politics

Homework: CH 19.3 (Summary)

SUB PLAN

Today we will recap some of the "must-knows" of Cold War study and look into the perception of communism through our Cold War Pop Culture Task.

See you soon,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Discuss: Cold War and the American Society
Start: Cold War Pop Culture

Homework: CH 19.2 (Notes)