Thursday, October 29, 2015

Chapter 22 The Roaring Twenties WebQuest

After you've read the chapter and completed the Ch 22 worksheets, grab a WebQuest sheet.
After you do steps 1-3, you can make ten or more flashcards on Quizlet for a C grade or you can do a video project like the examples below for a B or A.  See me for help or suggestions. 
Here are some of the example videos that we've discussed in class.


1920s Dance, Animation, and Movies

Up for some dancing?  1920s movies.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Elmwood Park HS on CNN Student News

We are certainly jealous over here at Elm since the HS got a mention on CNN Student News roll call! Congrats EPHS.  It's our favorite class news source too.

Google Expeditions Visits Elm!

http://www.wuv.de/var/wuv/storage/images/werben_verkaufen/digital/google_expeditions_schickt_schueler_auf_virtuelle_reisen/6994903-2-ger-DE/google_expeditions_schickt_schueler_auf_virtuelle_reisen4_evo_580x326.jpgWe we able to go on virtual filed trips using Google Cardboard yesterday.  Students got to experience a wide variety of subject related trips using Google Expeditions.  While this technology is still emerging, Elm students were exposed to the exciting virtual reality experience and the potential possibilities.  





Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Suffrage, 1919

10/14 & 10/15
We'll be discussing the Women's suffrage movement of the Progressive Era and completing a map and worksheet.

The Ch 19/4 notes are here.

Discussion slides are below.

Monday, October 05, 2015

Progressive Era DBQ Essay

http://www.history.com/images/media/slideshow/teddy-roosevelt/theodore-roosevelt-yosemite.jpg 

To address content, writing, and the common core standards we will be using documents to support a five paragraph essay.  The task is to choose three worthy reforms from the Progressive Era and fund them with money given to you by your fictional aunt.  Examples and documents are used in class.  Reform causes include: deforestation/conservation, child labor, women's suffrage (right to vote), and food safety. 


Here is what your essay should look like:
I. Introduction: Background, question, and thesis
II. Body Paragraph: Problem #1, evidence and argument
III. Body Paragraph: Problem #2, evidence and argument
IV. Body Paragraph: Problem #3, evidence and argument
V. Conclusion: restate thesis, why you choose what you did
The outline can be viewed here.

Use your outline given in class. Type up your essay in Google Docs.  See the presentation below and your rubric for more info.  No using outside sources or copying, please!


   

   

When You Finish 
  • Print your essay, fill out the rubric and staple it on top.  
  • Next, start thinking about history fair topics by researching them online.  Look over the handout in class and check out the online resources by clicking here