Mary Lou Kuegler         Social Studies Department Coordinator 

General information - Extra Help can be obtained before or after school or during C,D,E,or H (room 150) block.  Just be sure to set up an appointment!

Email address: kueglerma@watertownctschools.org

phone:945-4810 ext 1150

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Freshmen - World History

Course outline

Parent letter

Updated 5/26

5/23- Project research due for Tuesday.  Here is the link to the documents.  Don't let your team down!!! Here is the link to the grading rubric

5/20-HW due on Thursday- Chapter section assignments that were given on Friday- Exploration

5/13-HW/TEST the test on Chapter 14 - Renaissance, Reformation and the Scientific Revolution will be on Friday.

5/6- Russian Revolution HW Chapter 28 section 1 Answer questions 1,2,3,7 on page 707, Section 2 & 3 Answer the following questions: 1. Describe what happened after the death of Lenin.(pg 707) 2. How did Staling get control of the economy (list) pg.708-710 3. What was the "Great Purge" (pg 710)  4. How did Stalin turn the Soviet Union into a "Totalitarian State" (pg713-714)

5/1-Due Tuesday 5/6- Chapter 14 section 3 & 4 Notes on Protestant Reformation- Quiz will be Tuesday.  HW for Tuesday night due Thursday 5/8- Chapter 14 section 5- Scientific Revolution

4/28-Due for Wed 5/1- Read and take notes on chapter 14 (Renaissance and Reformation) Sections 1 & 2

Study guide attachment here _ Essay below

4/22 - Thursday 4/24 Castle day and review for test.  Monday 4/28 Test on Middle Ages (Ch 8 & 9)  Essay topic:  How did the Crusades, Plague and Hundred Years war combine to end the Middle Ages?

4/11-HW for Tuesday 4/22- Read and take notes on Chapter 10 sections 3 & 5.  Quiz may follow.  Test on Middle Ages will be on Monday 4/28

4/9- Quest on Friday 4/11 on Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 sections 1 &2.  Short answer-  The Middle Ages is sometimes referred to as the "Age of Faith"  Explain how the Church affected everyday lives, government, art and architecture, and learning during the Middle Ages.

3/26- Connect here to the BLACK PLAGUE ACTIVITY - There are 2 additional websites on this form  Paper is due on Tuesday 4/1 (no that isn't an April Fools Day Joke)

3/19-HW due Monday 3/24- Read and take notes on chapter 8 sections 1 & 2 (Early Middle Ages) There will be an open note quiz to follow.  Fill in map using the map on page 184.  Current events quiz

Homework for Monday 3/24-due Wed. 3/26 Chapter 8 sections 3 & 4.  - open note quiz to follow.In class we will be discussing the rise of Western Europe out of the Dark Ages

Homework for Wed. 3/26 -due Friday 3/28- Black Death Packet.

3/17- Test on Byzantine and Islamic Empires-

Things to know:  Review Chapter 10 section 1 and class notes on the Byzantine Empire and its contributions.  Review Chapter 11 sections 1-4 on the rise and spread of Islam.  Also, review the events related to the 3 level timeline, questions about the spread of Islam throughout the world, and finally the decline of the empire. You must be able to explain how the intermingling of the cultures resulted in the spread of ideas and contributions and also how the fall of the Islamic Caliphate Empire compares with the fall of other civilizations we have studied.

3/11- HW- Map of Islamic Empire and Timeline, with questions due 3/12.  HW for 3/12- Poster of Contributions of Islamic world due 3/17.  Test on Byz and Is. 3/19

2/28- Test on Rome in class- Quiz on map of Rome will be Thursday March 6th.  For HW. Read Ch 10 section 1 answer questions 1-8 and Analyzing Charts on pg. 249 answer questions 26-29.

2/26- Test on Rome - Essay question- The Roman Empire would have fallen whether or not the barbarian groups invaded.  Agree or Disagree.  Short answer:  What are the two greatest contributions of the Roman Empire to the modern World?  Establish criteria and explain.  Map, Multiple Choice.  This test will be included on the Progress Reports.

2/12 - Reviewed Rise of Christianity, CAPT Activity, CE Quiz - HW for Thursday.  Generate a list of factors, internal and external that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire.  This will be the essay question on the Unit Test.

2/8- Presented Roman Personalities-  HW: Read Section 3 Generate a list of the contributions of the Roman Civilization to the world, Read Section 4 Answer the following questions: 1. How did the early Christian Religion compare to the Roman Religion?    2. Why did it appeal to Romans of the time?  3. Describe how the religion spread.  4. Describe the organization of the early Christian church.  Current events quiz will be Tuesday.  Test on Rome will be the week of 2/19

1/31- Went over Rome introduction notes:  Homework: Using your text generate a list of the important dates that occur during the time of the Romans.  For each event list the date and a brief (1 sentence) description of the event.  Divide the events into 3 periods: Republic, Empire, Collapse 

Link to World Study Guide Here

1/8 - Test Thursday 1/10 on Greece.  Test will include the following:  Map, Essay comparing Sparta and Athens related to American Culture today.  People, vocabulary, timeline events and contributions.  Project is due Thursday - Don't forget Rough Draft and Bibliography.

    Monday 1/14 - Review for Midterm Exam - Exam will be Friday 1/18 - 2nd block - Link to review sheet will be here on Thursday 1/10

1/2 - Timeline assignment link here.   Look up the 13 events and write a 1-2 sentence statement about the significance.

12/20 - Chapter 5 sections 2 & 3 notes, decide on what project (Greece or Rome) you will do for your final project grade, Memorize the Greek Alphabet

12/10- Due 12/13 Greece Odyssey reading and Map/

        Due 12/17 Chapter 5 section 1 notes for quiz and Greek Alphabet quiz

Handout link here

12/10 - Test on China will be on 12/10  Don't forget map on China and India will be on this one.  Know your dynasties and their contributions.  Review your vocabulary and people.  Finally, the Essay will will require you to compare Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism and Buddhism AND APPLY THEM TO SOLVE A MODERN PROBLEM!!!!

12/4- HW Project due on Friday - Complete Confucius cards- 1. Tell which of the 5 relationships the quote applies to, 2. Explain what it means, 3. Put it into modern phrases and 4. Make up your own advice for improving society in which you a) Identify a problem, b) say which of the 5 relationships it applies to and c) make up a snappy Confucian-esque saying for it.

11/29 Pick topic for project and find one source (project sheet link here)  Project due 12/7

        Complete the reading and activity sheet from class

11/21 - Homework for 11/27 - 1. Complete the reading/questions on the Indian Story that was left over after the test on Wed.

2. Read and take notes on Chapter 3 section 3 and Chapter 4 section 4 there will be an open note quiz upon your return

3. Here is the list of places for the Map: Huange He River, Great Wall of China, Yangzi R. Si River, Tibet, Takla Makan Desert, Silk Road, Gobi Desert, Himalaya Mts. South China Sea, Yellow Sea, Korea, Manchuria, Japan, Vietnam, Kunlun Mts.

11/20 - Test on India will be 11/21 - Essay on the test will be a comparison of Hinduism and Buddhism.  Be sure to have MANY SPECIFIC details to support your comparisons.

11/15-2 worksheets due 11/16 - Test on India will be on Monday 11/19 

11/8- Prepare notes on Chapter 4 sections 1-3 for an open note quiz

    Extra credit option - Write a one-two page (typed double spaced) report that explains how Mahatma Ghandi challenged the social system of India.

Here is the link to the pictures of Khyber pass

11/7- Bring in a news story which focuses on events that are  taking place in South East Asia

10/30- Assigned India map and worksheet - due Thursday 11/1

10/29-TEST ON EGYPT WILL BE Tuesday 10/30 - THE ESSAY QUESTION WILL BE TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE CIVILIZATIONS OF EGYPT AND MESOPOTAMIA

Don't forget there will be a map!!!

Comparison Chart for Egypt and Mesopotamia Link

Ballard document link

 Juniors - American Studies

Course letter

Assignments   Updated 5/30

5/30- Chapter 23 section 3 - take notes

TERM PAPER FINAL DRAFT for people with extended deadlines is DUE MONDAY June 2.

5/23- Take notes - Chapter 23 Section 2 - The Vietnam War, Complete Map

    Song Report - Choice by Tuesday 5/27 - Paper due June 5.

5/20- Chapter 24 sections 1 & 2 notes and answer questions at the end of each section.  Complete the JFK speech for Mr. Kuegler.

5/13-Test on Civil Rights - Wednesday.  Study from your notes from class and your study guide!

5/2- Complete your power point presentation on your civil rights topic for Monday 5/5.  Complete notes on Chapter 22 section 1 (civil rights)

4/22- Bring in your Family survey if you haven't already for Thursday. 

4/11-Link to the Cold War Review page here  Don't forget to complete the "Good Housekeeping" worksheet and add the dates to the Cold War Events Timeline - FOR MONDAY!!!!!

4/9-  Complete handouts distributed in class for Thursday and Friday.  Monday April 21 will be a 50/50 review day for the Cold War and The Crucible.  Tuesday will be the Cold War test, Wednesday will be The Crucible test.  Thursday and Friday will be the data analysis for the family survey that you completed before break.

3/28- Current Events quiz for everyone Monday B Block - Quiz Tuesday(open note) based on hw notes from chapter 20s1 as well as class notes on Cold War in Asia and Korean War.  Review Section 2 & 3 in text to prepare for that content.

A Block - Same Quiz Wednesday

3/26- Quick research on the individual communist countries assigned in class.  Be sure to answer:  Date they became communist, date they stopped being communist (if they did) and conditions underwhich the changes came about

3/24- A block HW Notes on Chapter 20 sect. 1- Open note quiz (due Tues. 3/25)

B Block - Iron Curtain Doc. Analysis. Due Wed.     FAMILY SURVEY DUE FRIDAY BOTH CLASSES

TEST POSTPONED TO THURSDAY!!!  Wednesday class will be a 50/50 with review

3/17-Bomb drop discussion for A Block, Test on WWII part II  will be on Wednesday 3/19 .THIS WILL INCLUDE FACTS ABOUT THE BATTLES, KEY PERSONALITIES FROM THE PERSONALITY PARADE, AND THE INFORMATION ON LIFE IN AMERICA DURING THE WAR.  Bring your bomb drop packet (completed) so that you may use it when writing your essay on the decision to drop the bomb.

3/11 REMINDER TERM PAPER DUE FRIDAY 3/14.  NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!  HW HANDED OUT FRIDAY 3/15- BOMB DROP READING DUE FOR B BLOCK MONDAY 3/17 AND A BLOCK TUESDAY 3/18 

TEST ON WORLD WAR II- WEDNESDAY

2/28- A and B block Homework:  Read Chapter 19 section 4:  Answer the following questions as notes:  How did the US Government change (mobilize) the economy to meet war needs? (list)  How did the war affect the lives of women, African Americans, and Japanese?  Be prepared to describe how EVERYDAY life changed for Americans during this war.

Here is the link to the Personality Poster Assignment

Here is the link to the Battle Presentation Assignment

2/8-3/14 WWII Unit Plan Refer to your calendar for assignments.

2/1 - Quest on the Great Depression causes and Effects Monday 2/4.  Test will address the causes of the Great Depression, Hoover's Reactions, FDR's Programs for Relief Recovery and Reform.  Using your packet be prepared to explain which of the programs fall into which catagory.

1/11 - Here is a link to the American Studies Midterm Essay Organizer

1/8 - Due Dates:  Wed. 1/9- 1929 reading assignment 

            Thursday 1/10 - watch Grapes, Friday 1/11 - Article comparing Katrina victims with Okies, Monday - Grapes test for Mr.K, Tuesday - Midterm review

Midterm exam will be on Thursday 1/17 C/D block 

1/3 - Dustbowl ditto due Friday - Chapter 17 section 1 (Link here) worksheet due Monday.

1/2 Newspaper Assembly Day - Bring all materials to class.

12/19 - Test on 1920's - study your old note quizzes.  I will hand back your editorials and political cartoons for revision.  Please follow the instructions/comments for an improved grade.

12/11 - CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED 1920S CALENDAR.

12/10 - Newspaper Editorial and Political Cartoons are due Monday.

12/4 - Note quiz on the Roaring 20's, complete the What is a Flapper worksheet for Friday 12/6

11/27- Read chapter 16 section 3 "The Roaring 20's" and take notes for quiz Mon(B) Tues (A)

11/20- Complete Worksheet on WWI Homefront (This is the link to the paper) for Friday, and End of War packet (This is the link) for Monday 11/26.  Test will be on 11/27   

11/14 - Poem/poster project due Monday.  Test on WWI will be on 11/27

11/9- Read and take notes on Chapter 15 sections 1 & 2 - Open Note quiz will be Thursday 11/15 for B Block and Friday 11/16 for A Block

Quiz on the Map will be on Tuesday 11/13

11/7- Trench Warfare Worksheet, Map of 1914, Scavenger Hunt Worksheet due Wed./Thurs.

10/30 - Handed out packet and Map on WWI, due Wed (10/31) for A day Thurs (11/1) for B day

    There will be an open note quiz on that day.

10-28  Quest on Imperialism on 10/30 (Tuesday)  Study your worksheets and prepare for your letter to the president!

Cool link to history of American Music Archive at the Smithsonian

Field Trip links Norman Rockwell Museum    Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

Links

BBC Story about Civil Rights workers killed in 1964

History Channel Great Speeches

Dorthea Lange Photos

 Library of Congress Collections

Seniors - AP US Government and Politics

“Nothing worth gaining is ever gained without effort."
Theodore Roosevelt

DEMOCRACY IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT!!!

Course Syllabus

Image borrowed from Publicagenda.org

Assignments   Updated 5/26

5/26- Finish Book 3 of 1984 -  Bring in permission slip for "V for Vendetta" by Thursday June 5

5/23- Finish book 2 of 1984 - Make your character list and list of comparison/contrast with modern society.  Also, complete your state government assignment and email it if you have not done so already.

5/20- 1984 reading Book 1 due Wednesday.  Civil Liberties paper due on Wednesday.

5/13- Test on Judicial Branch and Civil Liberties on Thursday.  Essay on politics and the Supreme Court.  Paper link below on 5/5

Link to the AP US Government web page for test rubrics for review

Link to your court case for Friday here.  Find your name, brief your case- Type and email to me so that I can print them out for everyone!!!

5/5- Civil Rights/Liberties paper link. Paper due date will be 5/19 (A Monday)

4/22- Schedule for next 5 classes- Wed. 4/23 - short test on Bureaucracy, Begin Chapter 10 Judicial Branch, HW Due Friday - Court cases.

Friday 4/25- Finish discussion of Federal Judicial Branch, begin discussion of court cases, HW for Tues 4/29 Civil Liberties Chapter notes, Quiz Tuesday- Question on Politics and the Judical Branch.

Tuesday 4/29- Open with quiz, discuss rest of court cases as they relate to Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Thursday 5/1- Quiz on Court cases, finish discussion of Civil Liverties and Civil Rights in America

Monday 5/5- AP EXAM!!!  In class you will receive your final paper assignment on Civil Rights/Liberties.  Paper will be due 5/19

4/9- We will continue our discussion of the role of the Bureaucracy in the Federal Government, complete the worksheets on the departments.  Be sure to have read the articles on Congress' role in limiting the Bureaucracy, Iron Triangles, and Bureaucratic Pathology.  Test will be on Wednesday 4/23.

3rd Marking Period - Journal Due Dates February 19 and March 20

3/26- Complete notes on chapter 8 for class, test will be on Monday 3/31.

3/11- BEGIN NOTES ON CHAPTER 8 (THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH) DUE 3/20  TEST ON THE LEGISLATURE 3/18 BE SURE TO HAND IN CHAPTER 7 NOTES BEFORE THE TEST.

2/26- Test on Interest Groups Friday 2/29.  Chapter 7- Legislature due Tuesday 3/4. 

2/12 - First draft of Essay Contest Paper due: February 25, Final paper due 3/3.  Link to the site below

2/8 - Commercials due 2/13, Current events quiz and Chapter 16 notes due 2/11,

2/1 - Chapter 15 notes due (lecture/discussion of questions will take place in class), complete your commercial analysis, go over the notes from the State of the Union address.  HW: Story board for your political commerical and the info sheet for Tuesday.  Write your own State of the Union address (due Tuesday) (use the guideline sheet handed out in class on Friday).  Tuesday 2/5 we will finish going over chapter 15 and the test will be on Thursday 2/7.  Commercials will be due on Monday, 2/11.

1/8 - Chapter 13 and 14 test will be on Friday 1/11.  Review for the Midterm will be Tuesday 1/15 (chapter 15 will be due after the exam)

12/31 - All papers that were emailed to me have been sent back - See the Agenda below for due dates.

12/21- Rough draft of the Campaign Finance paper due Friday 12/21.  Chapter 14 notes will be due after Vacation.  Final Campaign paper will be due the week of 1/7.  Test on Chapters 13 and 14 will be the week of 1/7.  Chapter 15 will follow and be tested the week before Midterms.

12/12 - Kennedy/Romney comparison   Here is a link to a recording of Kennedy's speech

12/10 Begin work on your Campaign Finance Paper.  Attachment to paper is here.

12/4 - Complete notes on Chapter 13, complete paper on the Electoral College Question

11/21- For Monday 11/26 - Complete the chart comparing platforms of political parties and decide on the top 5 issues and stances for your character. 

For Wednesday 11/28- review the text in preparation for the 2 essay topics, I will answer any questions you may have on that day

For Friday 11/30- You will take the test on Chapter 12

11/14 - finish chapter 12 notes and begin worksheet on the political party platforms

11/8-Reminder test on chapter 11 - essay topic- Be prepared to address how region and ideology/socialization may affect political activity

11/7- Complete Chapter 12 Notes

Complete the Poll analysis using the 20 questions.  Due Wed. 10/31

Begin preparing for test on chapter 11 which will be Wed. 11/7

Read and take notes on chapter 11 for Monday 10/29 See me if you want a copy of the study guide

Tapping Reeve Law School website link here

Voice of Democracy Web link  Speech must be recorded for judging OCTOBER 19

Links 

2008 Pres candidate issue page

FANTASY CONGRESS IS HERE!!!!!!!

Public Agenda Online Use this link to gather information about quality of polls

Factcheck.Org   Sign up for this email

Fun, Factual and Non-Partisan http://politifact.com/truth-o-meter/

OYEZ  Supreme court cases and help

The Gallup Poll

The 30 second candidate

Political commercials

Red vs. Blue survey