Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Growth, Cities, and Immigration: Crash Course US History #25
Please comment to this post with two questions that you have after watching this short CrashCourse.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Westward Expansion: Crash Course US History #24
CrashCourse {Westward Movement}
For your enjoyment....
Carry On My Wayward Son....
2. What was out there?
3. Who did they meet during their travels toward the Pacific Ocean?
Above are some questions that I want you to ponder......
Please comment to this post and tell us everything that you know about Westward Movement.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to the 2014-2015 School Year!
Please 'Comment' on this thread with an 'expectation' for this course...
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Vietnam Song Analysis
In your post today, please title the post or begin it with the title and artist of your song you picked. In your post, be sure to address specific lyrics that speak to and about the Vietnam War. Explain if your song is in support or against the War. Give your commentary along with the lyrics to help your classmates understand what should be understood with your song.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Vietnam War
As we're talking about the Vietnam War, here is a general question to consider…..
Should people who believe a war is wrong, be forced to fight?
Friday, February 28, 2014
Oak Park Northmen: Pentagon War Games: North Korea
Oak Park Northmen: Pentagon War Games: North Korea: Instructions: I want you to watch the video below and simply comment about your thoughts regarding the video. Does the U.S. have a good stra...
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
It's Everybody's Business (1954)
Watch the propaganda video above…
These propaganda videos were common back during the Cold War. They were made to inform citizens of the dangers of communism, and to heighten awareness.
What are your general comments? What are the connections to today's world?
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Douglas Plant - Long Beach, CA
This above photo was taken in 1942 during the war effort at home. Go to the photo source link (below) and discover what they were working on…
On the tails of our homefront profiles activities, what are your reactions to this photo?
Photo Source: http://docsteach.org/documents/195486/print
Monday, February 3, 2014
The Homefront
Crash Course - WWII - The Homefront
As we complete our discussions and activities about the Homefront during WWII, add this little video clip to your collection of information. John Green (Crash Course) does a really nice job depicting different perspectives about WWII…
As you sit, watching the clip…. imagine what you would be doing during the war. Where would you be? What role would you play?
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Was dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki a good decision?
Atomic Bomb Exploding in Nagasaki (August 1945)
Why? Why not?
Photo Source: Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (2014). The History Channel website. Retrieved 2:32, January 28, 2014, from http://www.history.com/photos/hiroshima-and-nagasaki.
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