History Learner

Enjoy Winter Break!

Mrs. Snyder — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:14:39 +0000

I just wanted to wish you all a safe, happy and joyous winter break! You have worked so hard this semester and really have come a long way in understanding your nation’s (and world’s) history throughout this semester! Get geared up for finals the week after we return–all copies of review can be found in the sidebars!

Mrs. Snyder

APUSH update 12/10

Mrs. Snyder — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:28:53 +0000

Hello! It has been awhile since I have posted! Which, of course, means we have been very busy these last few weeks before winter break! This week we finished our discussion of events leading to the Civil War. Today they had a 16 point quiz in class-most scored well! Tomorrow a dbq is due over the inevitability of the war and its causes. They were given the assignment on Tuesday–due Thursday. We will be peer editing these in class with the final grade assigned by me. Today they worked on categorizing the events causing the civil war in class–this is also due tomorrow. It should really help them consider outside knowledge in writing their DBQ. Friday we will have a brief presentation about National History Day projects followed by the chapter 16 id quiz. The students have been working very hard in not only my class, but additional Central classes these last few weeks! They truly deserve a pat on the back and a relaxing winter break!

APUSH update 11/24

Mrs. Snyder — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:25:53 +0000

Hello all! I just wanted to update you from all our activities last week! On Monday we had an in-class standard essay-students did pretty well. Some still need to focus on using evidence to support their thesis rather than just listing evidence. We began a new unit on Tuesday and spent the week completing our “fishbowl” activitiy. Each student was assigned a reformer to research and then acted as that reformer in a class discussion that was completely student-led. They did a fantastic job! They could answer questions as the reformer, ask questions as such and many “acted out” their characters with much enthusiasm! I believe the students really understood the depths of the reform movement through this activity. A reflection of the activity is due today. We will begin discussing massive westward movement throughout the middle of the 19th century this week (manifest destiny) and into early next week. They can turn in chapter outlines for 14 either Wednesday or Monday of next week. A tentative test is planned for next week Wednesday. No id quiz this week. I hope all of you enjoy your Thanksgiving break and really consider all the things you have to be thankful for! Mrs. Snyder

World Civ update 11/18

Mrs. Snyder — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:44:30 +0000

Congratulations to all students who just completed a 2 day world religions essay test! This is a trying test but is well worth the effort in demonstrating your knowledge! It will take me some time to get these all graded, but based on what I have seen so far, I am thoroughly impressed! We began our new unit over India today. We will discuss Asia over the next few months as this area of the world isn’t often discussed in other classes and is important to America today. We will be completing a timeline project in partners over India’s history on Wednesday and Thursday. This will be due next Monday. Thursday students will take their map quiz. On Friday, we will focus on the impact of Gandhi and the independence movement. Once we return from break, the textbook assignments will be due December 3 and we will finish our discussion of India with modern India and Hinduism. Keep up the good work!

11/13 APUSH update

Mrs. Snyder — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:07:40 +0000

Chapter 11 outline is due tomorrow (Friday). New chapter 13 id’s are available online. Remember the format will include both matching and free response. The id quiz is next Thursday. Previously, we had a test scheduled for Friday. This test is moved to Monday. I think we need an additional day to discuss the material and consider questions you may have. Be ready for the chapter 11/Jackson test on Monday! Your current event is due tomorrow. The current events sheet is available online under “AP US history.” Grades will be posted again Monday morning.

APUSH post due 11/7!!!

Mrs. Snyder — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:35:56 +0000

Respond to the following questions in your post:

Does capitalism work well for American society–why/why not? (What are its benefits/drawbacks?) Why did capitalism seem to “naturally progress” in early 19th century society?

World Civ. post due 11/10

Mrs. Snyder — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:31:43 +0000

Please go to the following website: http://www.historyandtheheadlines.abc-clio.com/ContentPages/ContentPage.aspx?entryId=1271019

There you will find an introduction to ABC-CLIO’s encyclopedia on the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Read the introduction and at the right of the screen is the alphabet. Click on any letter in the encyclopedia. Select an entry in that letter and read it. Write down the entry title and your brief summary of the entry. You will do this 3 times total. Submit your 3 entries and summaries online. AVOID duplicating what other students have written–check first! There are plenty of entries in the encyclopedia to avoid duplication! Then, select an entry from another student’s post and write down the entry on a sheet of paper–bring the sheet of paper to class on Monday (11/10) for a discussion.

week 10/27 APUSH update

Mrs. Snyder — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:17:24 +0000

This week we have been focusing on Monroe’s presidency and the impact of the War of 1812. Towards the end of the week we focused on the institution of slavery in the South and “King Cotton.” Thursday was the id quiz and Friday is the test over chapters 9 and 10. I will also be including questions from previous tests to keep the information fresh in their minds. It is 50 m/c questions. We will begin a new unit next Monday concerning industry in the North.

week 10/28 World Civ update

Mrs. Snyder — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:17:08 +0000

This week we have continued our discussion over Islam. We discussed Islamic culture (not Arabic), architecture, family roles and obligations. Thursday we began our Islamic presentations! We will finish Islam next week with a study of women in Islam and Arab-Israeli Conflict. Then we will discuss Christianity and have our final essay test around November 11.

World Civilizations week 10/20 update

Mrs. Snyder — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:32:51 +0000

We began studying Islam on Monday. Students will have an extensive map test on Thursday labeling cities, countries and geographical regions of the Middle East. Although the Middle East is not the only place where Muslims live, it is the center of Muslim life and students should know where these places are located! The thesis paper for Judaism is due Friday. Students should also be talking about their Islam presentations. Today they had an opportunity to create groups (if they wanted) and decide on their topics. I plan on beginning presentations next Thursday. We will be discussing the history of Islam and the impact of Muslim theocracies in addition to the Arab-Israeli Conflict, the Iraqi War, September 11th and Islamic fundamentalism over the next few weeks. It can be an emotional few weeks so make sure to talk with your students about what they