Hey Folks!

This week we will be continuing with Topic 11 Revolution, Enlightenment, and the American Colonies 1580-1800.

Essential Question:

How did slavery change from the 1600’s to the 1700’s? What were some examples of laws that were passed that enacted these changes and how it contributed to racism?

Learning Objectives

Topic 11.4 The Southern Colonies Take Root

Learning objectives: Explain why England wanted colonies and how they were planned. Describe how Jamestown was settled, why the colony struggled, and how it survived. Explain the relationship between American Indians and settlers in the Southern Colonies. Discuss how Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia were settled.

Topic 11.5 New Lives in New England

Objectives: Explain why Puritans left England. Describe the Puritan colony in Massachusetts and explain why Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire were founded. Analyze the relationship between New Englanders and American Indians.

Topic 11.6 The Middle Colonies Thrive

Objectives: Explain how Dutch New Netherlands become English New York. Describe William Penn’s relationship with the American Indians in Pennsylvania. Compare and contrast Pennsylvania Colony with other colonies. Analyze the Importance or religious diversity in the Middle Colonies.

Topic 11.7 Immigration and Slavery in the Colonies

Objectives: Explain how immigration to the colonies changed between the late 1600’s and 1700’s. Analyze the development of slavery in the colonies. Describe the experience of enslaved Africans in the colonies.

Topic 11.8 Economic and Social Life in the Colonies

Objectives: Analyze the economic relationship between England and its colonies. Explain the impact of geography on the economies of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Compare and contrast differences in the social structure of the three major colonial regions.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 11.4 The Southern Colonies Take Root
2. Topic 11.5 New Lives in New England
3. Topic 11.6 The Middle Colonies Thrive
4. Topic 11.7 Immigration and Slavery in the Colonies
5. Topic 11.8 Economic and Social Life in the Colonies

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Final Research Paper
2. Topic 11.1 The Scientific Revolution
3. Topic 11.2 The Enlightenment
4. Topic 11.3 The Impact of the Enlightenment

Hey Folks! This week we will do a News Review and Analysis for Media Journals on Tuesday. On Thursday we update Topic posts and discuss our individual topics.

Have a great week!

Essential Question

What are the subjective and objective factors that go into the transmission of world events to the public?

This Week’s Assignments

1. Media Journal
2. Topic Posts

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Media Journal
2. Topic Posts

Hey Folks!

This week we will continue with Topic 18 An Era of Change.

Have a great week!

Essential Question:

In what ways did the United States change socially and culturally during the 1970s? What accounted for the changes in American attitudes during this time?

Learning Objectives

Topic 18.5 The Environmental Movement

Objectives: Assess the causes and effects of the environmental movement. Analyze why environmental protection became a controversial issue.

Topic 18.6 Nixon’s Foreign Policy

Objectives: Explain the thinking behind Richard Nixon’s foreign policy. Define Nixon’s foreign policy toward China and the Soviet Union.

Topic 18.7 Nixon and the Watergate Scandal

Objectives: Describe Richard Nixon’s attitude toward “big” government. Analyze Nixon’s southern strategy. Explain the Watergate incident and its consequences.

Topic 18.8 The Ford and Carter Years

Objectives: Evaluate the presidency of Gerald Ford. Assess the domestic policies of Jimmy Carter. Analyze how American society changed in the 1970s.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 18.5 The Environmental Movement
2. Topic 18.6 Nixon’s Foreign Policy
3. Topic 18.7 Nixon and the Watergate Scandal
4. Topic 18.8 The Ford and Carter Years

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 18.1 The Counterculture
2. Topic 18.2 The Women’s Rights Movement
3. Topic 18.3 Origins of the LGBTQ Movement
4. Topic 18.4 The Rights Revolution Expands

Hey Folks!

This week we continue reading Siddhartha by Herman Hesse.

Have a great week!

Essential Question

Consider the broader implications of Siddhartha's experiences in terms of the novel's exploration of spirituality, human nature, and the search for meaning in life.

Learning Objectives

Topic 3.10 Siddhartha: Chapter 10 The Son

Objectives: Analyze Siddhartha's role as a father and his relationship with his son, exploring how these experiences contribute to his personal growth and spiritual development. Evaluate the theme of parenthood and familial responsibility in "The Son," considering how Siddhartha's experiences with his son challenge his notions of selflessness, attachment, and love. Reflect on Siddhartha's internal conflict and reconciliation in the chapter "The Son," focusing on his struggle to balance his duties as a father with his spiritual aspirations and quest for enlightenment.

Topic 3.11 Siddhartha: Chapter 11 Om

Objectives: Explore the significance of the word "Om" and its symbolic representation in Hinduism and Buddhism, analyzing how its meaning evolves throughout the chapter and its relevance to Siddhartha's spiritual journey. Analyze Siddhartha's encounter with the ferryman Vasudeva and the significance of their dialogue about the sound of "Om." Consider how this conversation deepens Siddhartha's understanding of spirituality and the interconnectedness of all things. Reflect on the theme of unity and transcendence in "Om," focusing on Siddhartha's realization of the interconnectedness of all existence and his attainment of enlightenment through the experience of listening to the river and hearing the universal sound of "Om."

Topic 3.12 Siddhartha: Chapter 12  Govinda

Objectives: Analyze the reunion between Siddhartha and Govinda and their ensuing conversation, exploring how their divergent paths and experiences reflect different approaches to spiritual enlightenment. Evaluate the themes of faith, doubt, and self-discovery in "Govinda," considering how Govinda's unwavering faith contrasts with Siddhartha's journey of questioning and seeking. Reflect on the significance of Govinda's final realization and the role it plays in Siddhartha's own understanding of enlightenment and the nature of existence.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 3.10 Siddhartha: Chapter 10 The Son
2. Topic 3.11 Siddhartha: Chapter 11 Om
3. Topic 3.12 Siddhartha: Chapter 12 Govinda

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 3.5 Siddhartha: With the Childlike People
2. Topic 3.6 Siddhartha: Samsara
3. Topic 3.7 Siddhartha: By the River
4. Topic 3.8 Siddhartha: The Ferryman

Hey Folks! This week we will do a News Review and Analysis for Media Journals on Tuesday. On Thursday we update Topic posts and discuss our individual topics.

Have a great week!

Essential Question

What are the subjective and objective factors that go into the transmission of world events to the public?

This Week’s Assignments

1. Media Journal
2. Topic Posts

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Media Journal
2. Topic Posts

Hey Folks!

This week we will begin Topic 18 An Era of Change.

Have a great week!

Essential Question:

How did earlier political and social movements influence the counterculture movement of the 60’s?

Learning Objectives

Topic 18.1 The Counterculture

Objectives: Describe the rise of the counterculture. List the major characteristics of the counter- culture. Evaluate the impact of the counterculture on American values and society.

Topic 18.2 The Women’s Rights Movement

Objectives: Analyze how a movement for women’s rights arose in the 1960s. Explain the goals and tactics of the women’s movement. Assess the impact of the women’s movement on American society.

Topic 18.3 Origins of the LGBTQ Movement

Objectives:  Discuss the origins of the modern American LGBT movement. Develop an understanding of the different communities within the LGBT movement.

Topic 18.4 The Rights Revolution Expands

Objectives: Explain how the Latino population grew after World War I. Analyze the Latino and Native American rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Describe the expansion of rights for consumers and the disabled.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 18.1 The Counterculture
2. Topic 18.2 The Women’s Rights Movement
3. Topic 18.3 Origins of the LGBTQ Movement
4. Topic 18.4 The Rights Revolution Expands

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 17.3 America’s Role Escalates
2. Topic 17.4 The War Divides America
3. Topic 17.5 The War’s End and Effects
4. Topic 17 Quiz

Hey Folks!

This week we will be turning in our research papers by midnight Wednesday. On Monday we will start Topic 11 Revolution, Enlightenment, and the American Colonies 1580-1800.

Essential Question:

What did Rousseau mean when he stated that if individuals wanted to pursue their own self-interests at the expense of the common good, they “will be forced to be free”? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Learning Objectives

Topic 11.1 The Scientific Revolution

Objectives: Trace how the development of new technology and scientific theories became the foundation of the Scientific Revolution. Understand how the Scientific Revolution gave Europeans a new way to view humankind’s place in the universe. Recognize how contributions of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton, led to a new concept of the universe.

Topic 11.2 The Enlightenment

Objectives: Understand how Eighteenth-century intellectuals used the ideas of the Scientific Revolution to reexamine all aspects of life. Describe why Enlightenment thinkers, or philosophes, believed all institutions should follow natural laws to produce the ideal society.

Topic 11.3 The Impact of the Enlightenment

Objectives: Describe how Europe’s individual nations were chiefly guided by the self- interest of their rulers. Explain why philosophes believed that, in order to reform society based on Enlightenment ideals, people should be governed by enlightened rulers.

Topic 11.4 The Southern Colonies Take Root

Learning objectives: Explain why England wanted colonies and how they were planned. Describe how Jamestown was settled, why the colony struggled, and how it survived. Explain the relationship between American Indians and settlers in the Southern Colonies. Discuss how Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia were settled.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Final Research Paper
2. Topic 11.1 The Scientific Revolution
3. Topic 11.2 The Enlightenment
4. Topic 11.3 The Impact of the Enlightenment
5. Topic 11.4 The Southern Colonies Take Root

Last Week’s Assignments

1. One on One Check In
2. Three Page Submission

Hey Folks!

This week we will move onto Topic 9 Crisis and Absolutism.

Have a great week!

Essential Question:

What are the differences, if any, between a military dictatorship and a king ruling by “divine right”?

Learning Objectives

Topic 9.1 Europe in Crisis: The Wars of Religion

Objectives: Understand the causes for why religious and political conflicts erupted between Protestants and Catholics in many European nations. Compare and contrast why King Philip II championed Catholic causes throughout his lands, while England became the leader of Protestant nations of Europe. Describe how England defeated Spain at sea.

Topic 9.2 Social Crises, War, and Revolution

Objects: Understand why social, economic, and religious conflicts challenged the established political order throughout Europe. Understand how population decline in Europe and the hysteria of witchcraft trials contributed to economic and social problems in seventeenth-century Europe. Describe how Europeans responded to economic and social problems.

Topic 9.3 Response to Crisis: Absolutism

Objectives: Describe how France became the greatest power of the seventeenth century. Understand the reasons why Prussia, Austria, and Russia also emerged as great European powers. Summarize the accomplishments of Peter the Great.

Topic 9.4 The World of European Culture

Objectives: Understand how art and literature reflected people’s spiritual perceptions and the human condition.

Describe how the artistic movements of Mannerism and the baroque began in Italy and reflected the spiritual perceptions of the time. Learn how mannerism depicted the tensions in society after the Renaissance.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 9.1 Europe in Crisis: The Wars of Religion
2. Topic 9.2 Social Crises, War, and Revolution
3. Topic 9.3 Response to Crisis: Absolutism
4. Topic 9.4 The World of European Culture
5. Quiz

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 8.1 The Ottomans Build a Vast Empire
2. Topic 8.2 Cultural Blending and The Birth of Modern Persia
3. Topic 8.3 The Mughal Empire in India
4. Topic 8 Quiz

Hey Folks!

This week we will continue writing our research papers. Please bring a charged computer.

Have a great week!

Essential Question:

What are good sources to use on my historical research paper?

Learning Objectives

This Week’s Assignments

1. One-on-One Check In
2. Three Page Submission
3. Citations and Works Cited/Bibliography

Last Week’s Assignments

1. One-on-One Check In
2. One Page Submission

Hey Folks! This week we will do a News Review and Analysis for Media Journals on Tuesday. On Thursday we update Topic posts and discuss our individual topics.

Have a great week!

Essential Question

What are the subjective and objective factors that go into the transmission of world events to the public?

This Week’s Assignments

1. Media Journal
2. Topic Posts

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Media Journal
2. Topic Posts

Hey Folks!

This week we continue reading Siddhartha by Herman Hesse.

Have a great week!

Essential Question

Explore the theme of disillusionment in the chapter "Samsara." How does Siddhartha's realization of the emptiness and transience of worldly pursuits influence his outlook on life?

Learning Objectives

Topic 3.5 Siddhartha: With the Childlike People

Objectives: Explore the significance of Siddhartha's encounter with the ferryman Vasudeva and the river, focusing on how these elements represent spiritual guidance and enlightenment in the novel. Analyze the themes of reflection and introspection in Chapter 5, considering how Siddhartha's experiences with Vasudeva deepen his understanding of the self and the nature of reality. Evaluate the role of nature and the natural world in Siddhartha's journey, examining how his connection to the river and the forest facilitates his spiritual growth and transformation.

Topic 3.6 Siddhartha: Samsara

Objectives: Explore the theme of worldly attachments and desires in "Samsara," analyzing how Siddhartha's experiences in the city challenge his spiritual journey and his pursuit of inner peace and enlightenment. Examine the symbolism of the city of Samsara in the novel, considering how it represents the cycle of suffering, the illusion of material wealth and success, and the transient nature of worldly pleasures. Evaluate Siddhartha's internal conflict and growth in the chapter "Samsara," focusing on his realization of the emptiness and futility of worldly pursuits and his subsequent quest for deeper meaning and spiritual fulfillment.

Topic 3.7 Siddhartha: By the River

Objectives: Analyze the significance of Siddhartha's encounters with the river and the ferryman Vasudeva, exploring how these elements represent spiritual guidance, self-discovery, and enlightenment in the novel. Evaluate the themes of reflection, introspection, and interconnectedness in "By the River," considering how Siddhartha's experiences with Vasudeva deepen his understanding of the self, the nature of reality, and the interconnectedness of all things. Reflect on Siddhartha's transformation and growth in the chapter "By the River," focusing on his journey from restlessness and discontent to inner peace and enlightenment as he learns to listen to the wisdom of the river and embrace the present moment.

Topic 3.8 Siddhartha: The Ferryman

Objectives: Examine the role of the ferryman Vasudeva as a mentor and guide to Siddhartha, analyzing how his teachings and example facilitate Siddhartha's spiritual growth and understanding. Explore the themes of simplicity, acceptance, and interconnectedness in "The Ferryman," considering how Siddhartha's interactions with Vasudeva deepen his appreciation for the present moment and his connection to the natural world. Evaluate Siddhartha's journey towards enlightenment in the chapter "The Ferryman," focusing on his development from a restless seeker to a wise and enlightened individual as he learns from Vasudeva's patience, wisdom, and attunement to the rhythms of life.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 3.5 Siddhartha: With the Childlike People
2. Topic 3.6 Siddhartha: Samsara
3. Topic 3.7 Siddhartha: By the River
4. Topic 3.8 Siddhartha: The Ferryman

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 3.3 Siddhartha: Chapter 3 Gotama
2. Topic 3.4 Siddhartha: Chapter 4 Kamala

Hey Folks!

This week we will continue Topic 17 The Vietnam War Era.

Have a great week!

Essential Question:

We often discuss how the American ideals that we champion are sometimes forgotten or dismissed when it doesn’t suit the US interests. What specific incident from this topic highlights the United States’ refusal to support democracy and the right to self-determination in Vietnam?

Learning Objectives

Topic 17.3 America’s Role Escalates

Objectives: Identify the factors that caused President Johnson to increase American troop strength in Vietnam. Assess the nature of the war in Vietnam and the difficulties faced by both sides. Evaluate the effects of low morale on American troops and on the home front.

Topic 17.4 The War Divides America

Objectives: Describe the divisions within American society over the Vietnam War. Analyze the Tet Offensive and the American reaction to it. Summarize the factors that influenced the outcome of the 1968 presidential election.

Topic 17.5 The War’s End and Effects

Objectives: Assess Nixon’s new approach to the war, and explain why protests continued. Explain what led to the Paris Peace Accords and why South Vietnam eventually fell to the communists. Evaluate the impact of the Vietnam War on the United States.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 17.3 America’s Role Escalates
2. Topic 17.4 The War Divides America
3. Topic 17.5 The War’s End and Effects

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 17.1 The Cold War and Vietnam
2. Topic 17.2 The Beginning of the War in Vietnam

Hey Folks!

This week we will begin Topic 17 The Vietnam War Era.

Have a great week!

Essential Question:

We often discuss how the American ideals that we champion are sometimes forgotten or dismissed when it doesn’t suit the US interests. What specific incident from this topic highlights the United States’ refusal to support democracy and the right to self-determination in Vietnam?

Learning Objectives

Topic 17.1 The Cold War and Vietnam

Objectives: Explain the steps Kennedy took to change American foreign policy. Analyze the causes and effects of the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Assess the results of the Berlin Crisis and other foreign-policy events of the 1960s.

Topic 17.2 The Beginning of the War in Vietnam

Objectives: Describe the reasons that the United States helped the French fight the Vietnamese. Identify ways in which the United States opposed communism in Southeast Asia. Analyze how the United States increased its involvement in Vietnam.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 17.1 The Cold War and Vietnam
2. Topic 17.2 The Beginning of the War in Vietnam

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 16.4 Kennedy’s Reforms
2. Topic 16.5 Reform Under Johnson