http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=lia&wcsuffix=0202
Copy and paste the above into your web browser. Take the exam until you get 35 out of 35 correct.
As discussed in class you must show me your entire "results page." Choose one...
1. Print out the results page and hand to me in class.
2. Copy and paste the results page and email it to me.
3. Use your phone to take a picture of your results page and show me in class.
(Students must have name in photo to prevent sharing)
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Online Thematic Essay # 3 due Tuesday June
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme:
Influence of Geographic Factors on Governmental Actions
Actions taken by the United States government have often been influenced by
geographic factors. Some of these factors include location, climate, natural
resources, and physical features.
Task:
Identify two actions taken by the United States government that have been
influenced by geographic factors and for each
• State one reason the United States took the action
• Describe how a geographic factor influenced the action
• Discuss the impact of the action on the United States
You may use any action taken by the United States government that was influenced by a
geographic factor. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the Lewis and Clark expedition (1804–1806), issuance of the Monroe Doctrine (1823), Mexican War (1846–1848), Commodore Perry’s opening of Japan (1853), passage of the Homestead Act (1862), purchase of Alaska (1867), construction of the Panama Canal (1904–1914), entry into World War II (1941), passage of the Interstate Highway Act (1956), and involvement in the Persian Gulf War (1991).
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to:
• Develop all aspects of the task
• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme:
Influence of Geographic Factors on Governmental Actions
Actions taken by the United States government have often been influenced by
geographic factors. Some of these factors include location, climate, natural
resources, and physical features.
Task:
Identify two actions taken by the United States government that have been
influenced by geographic factors and for each
• State one reason the United States took the action
• Describe how a geographic factor influenced the action
• Discuss the impact of the action on the United States
You may use any action taken by the United States government that was influenced by a
geographic factor. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the Lewis and Clark expedition (1804–1806), issuance of the Monroe Doctrine (1823), Mexican War (1846–1848), Commodore Perry’s opening of Japan (1853), passage of the Homestead Act (1862), purchase of Alaska (1867), construction of the Panama Canal (1904–1914), entry into World War II (1941), passage of the Interstate Highway Act (1956), and involvement in the Persian Gulf War (1991).
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to:
• Develop all aspects of the task
• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Online Thematic Essay # 2 due Monday May 17
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme:
Constitutional Principles — Individual Rights
Throughout United States history, many different groups have faced
discrimination. The federal and state governments have taken actions that have
either protected or limited the rights of these groups in American society.
Task:
Select two different groups in American society who have faced discrimination
and for each
• Describe one specific example of discrimination faced by the group
• Describe one action taken by the federal or state governments related to this
example of discrimination
• Discuss how the action taken by the federal or state governments either
protected or limited the rights of the group
You may use any example from your study of United States history. Some groups you
might wish to consider include Native American Indians, African Americans, Asian
Americans, Hispanic Americans, women, the elderly, and the disabled.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to
• Develop all aspects of the task
• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme:
Constitutional Principles — Individual Rights
Throughout United States history, many different groups have faced
discrimination. The federal and state governments have taken actions that have
either protected or limited the rights of these groups in American society.
Task:
Select two different groups in American society who have faced discrimination
and for each
• Describe one specific example of discrimination faced by the group
• Describe one action taken by the federal or state governments related to this
example of discrimination
• Discuss how the action taken by the federal or state governments either
protected or limited the rights of the group
You may use any example from your study of United States history. Some groups you
might wish to consider include Native American Indians, African Americans, Asian
Americans, Hispanic Americans, women, the elderly, and the disabled.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to
• Develop all aspects of the task
• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme
Online Multiple Choice Exam # 3
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=lia&wcsuffix=0201
This exam will be taken in the computer lab on Wednesday May 12.
This exam will be taken in the computer lab on Wednesday May 12.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Online Multiple Choice Exam # 2
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=lia&wcsuffix=0601
Copy and paste the above into your web browser. Take the exam until you get 35 out of 35 correct.
As discussed in class you must show me your entire "results page." Choose one...
1. Print out the results page and hand to me in class.
2. Copy and paste the results page and email it to me.
3. Use your phone to take a picture of your results page and show me in class.
(Students must have name in photo to prevent sharing)
Copy and paste the above into your web browser. Take the exam until you get 35 out of 35 correct.
As discussed in class you must show me your entire "results page." Choose one...
1. Print out the results page and hand to me in class.
2. Copy and paste the results page and email it to me.
3. Use your phone to take a picture of your results page and show me in class.
(Students must have name in photo to prevent sharing)
Online Thematic Essay # 1 due Friday May 7
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — War
United States participation in wars has resulted in political, social, and economic
changes for various groups of Americans. These changes have had varying
impacts on American society both during and after each war.
Task:
Identify two different groups of Americans that were affected by United States
participation in a war and for each
• Describe a social, political, or economic change the group experienced because
of the war
• Discuss the extent to which that change affected American society
You may use any appropriate group from your study of United States history. Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include enslaved persons during the Civil War, and American college students or army draftees during the Vietnam War.
Use the movie "Glory" and "Born on the 4th of July" as a resource.
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — War
United States participation in wars has resulted in political, social, and economic
changes for various groups of Americans. These changes have had varying
impacts on American society both during and after each war.
Task:
Identify two different groups of Americans that were affected by United States
participation in a war and for each
• Describe a social, political, or economic change the group experienced because
of the war
• Discuss the extent to which that change affected American society
You may use any appropriate group from your study of United States history. Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include enslaved persons during the Civil War, and American college students or army draftees during the Vietnam War.
Use the movie "Glory" and "Born on the 4th of July" as a resource.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Online Multiple Choice Exam #1 due April 27
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=lia&wcsuffix=0501
Copy and paste the above into your web browser. Take the exam until you get 35 out of 35 correct.
As discussed in class you must show me your entire "results page." Choose one...
1. Print out the results page and hand to me in class.
2. Copy and paste the results page and email it to me.
3. Use your phone to take a picture of your results page and show me in class.
(Students must be in photo to prevent sharing)
Copy and paste the above into your web browser. Take the exam until you get 35 out of 35 correct.
As discussed in class you must show me your entire "results page." Choose one...
1. Print out the results page and hand to me in class.
2. Copy and paste the results page and email it to me.
3. Use your phone to take a picture of your results page and show me in class.
(Students must be in photo to prevent sharing)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Essay Exam # 2 "Industrialization" 50 points
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Industrialization
During the 19th century, the United States experienced tremendous industrial
growth. This industrial growth resulted in many changes in American life.
Task:
Identify two changes in American life that resulted from industrial growth in the
United States and for each change
• Explain how industrialization contributed to this change
• Discuss one positive or one negative effect of this change on American life
You may use any appropriate change in American life that resulted from industrial growth.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include increased immigration, new inventions
or technologies, growth of labor unions, growth of monopolies, growth of reform movements,
and increased urbanization.
This is to be completed in class on Monday March 1st
To be graded as follows....
5 = 50 points
4 = 40 "
3 = 30 "
2 = 20 "
1 = 10 "
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Industrialization
During the 19th century, the United States experienced tremendous industrial
growth. This industrial growth resulted in many changes in American life.
Task:
Identify two changes in American life that resulted from industrial growth in the
United States and for each change
• Explain how industrialization contributed to this change
• Discuss one positive or one negative effect of this change on American life
You may use any appropriate change in American life that resulted from industrial growth.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include increased immigration, new inventions
or technologies, growth of labor unions, growth of monopolies, growth of reform movements,
and increased urbanization.
This is to be completed in class on Monday March 1st
To be graded as follows....
5 = 50 points
4 = 40 "
3 = 30 "
2 = 20 "
1 = 10 "
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Essay Exam # 1 "Reconstruction" 50 points
.....................................................................................................................
http://www.nysedregents.org/USHistoryGov/20040616exam.pdf
Click on the link above. Exam starts on page 10. Complete all of the documents.
.
Each Short Answer Document is 2 points each, total of 20 points.
The DBQ essay is worth 30 points.
5 = 30
4 = 25
3 = 20
2 = 15
1 = 10
0 = 0
This is due Thursday Feb 11.
You do not have to copy the questions, the answer only.
Also, do not print the assignment, view it online, and write your answers on looseleaf paper.
http://www.nysedregents.org/USHistoryGov/20040616exam.pdf
Click on the link above. Exam starts on page 10. Complete all of the documents.
.
Each Short Answer Document is 2 points each, total of 20 points.
The DBQ essay is worth 30 points.
5 = 30
4 = 25
3 = 20
2 = 15
1 = 10
0 = 0
This is due Thursday Feb 11.
You do not have to copy the questions, the answer only.
Also, do not print the assignment, view it online, and write your answers on looseleaf paper.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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