Class #3: Getting in the Swing of Things

Can you believe it's already the end of July??  That means you have 2 weeks of summer left.  Next week it will be time to do the
Back-to-School shopping for binders, pens, and paper.  Hopefully your dress code clothing is arriving soon--just in time for school pictures next Monday.

Here in the world of APUSH we're still enjoying the summer schedule.  Class tonight will be at TCCS, in Room 108 from 6 - 9 p.m.  The sailing trip has been rescheduled for NEXT WEEK so that more people in the class can participate!  There's no need to be in dress code tonight...just be comfortable; snacks/drinks will be served.  Your Chapter 2 take-home Quiz answers and the Chapter 3 Section Summary Sentences should be turned in on edmodo.com before you come to class tonight.  Answer this week's question (below) and you'll be all ready for class!

Tonight we'll start with a short review of the Cheasapeake colonies (there are 2 of them) and the 3 Southern colonies before watching the power point about the Puritans and the founding of New England.  See you soon!

This Week's Question:  What is your current favorite piece of technology and why?
             (Could be your computer, iPad, smart phone, twitter, facebook, mp3 player, etc.)

Currently, I would have to say Google Drive or Drop Box for storing documents, etc., because I have a terrible tendancy to lose USB drives stocked with information!!

Class #2: Don't Be Afraid!

Don't worry, little guy!  APUSH isn't that hard!

It's time for another meeting of our APUSH Summer Session.  I hope you've had a productive week and are finding ways to keep enjoying summer vacation while also getting a little bit of homework done.  Don't let the assignment list on the website scare you!!  Remember that each night class contains as much class time as one whole week during the regular school year.  So,  the assignments cover a whole week, too.

Picture our APUSH class here!

Do you have a friend who has been thinking about taking AP U.S. History?  Encourage them to come to the summer sessions!!  It's not too late...and remember everyone earns extra credit points for attending.  This Tuesday our class will end at 8:30 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m.

Finally, don't forget that next week our class will be at a special time AND a special place.  Since we'll be discussing the Puritans arriving on the Mayflower, our class is going SAILING on July 31, 2012.  Please check your schedules because we will need to meet at school around 3 - 4 p.m. in order to get to the harbor and enjoy prime sailing conditions.  More details will be available in class tomorrow night!


This Week's Question: Who has been one of your favorite teachers (at any grade) and why?

And They're Off!

      Last night's class got the Summer Sessions off to a good start!  Thank you to those who were able to make it!  We had a chance to work with the new classroom laptops and posted to the class blog.  Then we learned about Native American civilizations in North and South America, snacked on corn chips and salsa to mark the importance of maize to these indigenous peoples, and discussed the impact of Columbus' arrival in the "New World."

      Even though you're trying to squeeze every last minute of enjoyment out of the remaining vacation time, it's not a good idea to put off doing APUSH homework until next Tuesday morning!  One of the reasons for having the summer session is to get you started with good homework habits before you have regular classes and sports to deal with, too.  Here are two suggested ways to break up the assignments so you aren't left cramming frantically before the next class.

HOMEWORK SCHEDULE A:

On Wednesday OR Thursday --> Read the first half of Chapter 2 (p. 25 - 35), and read over the Chapter Outline for those sections.  Then outline Section 4 and 7 yourself and and answer Section II, Question #1 (from the Chapter 2 NOTES, backside).

Take Friday OFF!  :)

On Saturday OR Sunday --> Read the last half of Chapter 2 (p. 35 - 42), along with the rest of the Chapter Outline.  Answer Section II, Question #5 (from the Chapter 2 NOTES, backside).  Read Documents 1 - 2A in the purple packet.


On Monday OR Tuesday --> Re-read Part I through Part VIII of the Outline and answer Section III, Question #2 (from the Chapter 2 NOTES, backside).  Proof read all of your typed responses and outlined sections for typos, then save the file to a USB drive. Check the class blog for new posts and answer the Weekly Question.


HOMEWORK SCHEDULE B:

On Wednesday OR Thursday --> Read all of Chapter 2 (p. 25 - 42) and then read through the Chapter Outline you received in class.

Take Friday OFF!  :)

On Saturday OR Sunday -->  Re-read Part I through Part VIII of the Outline.  Then outline Section 4 and 7 yourself and answer Section II, Question #1 (from the Chapter 2 NOTES, backside).   Read Documents 1 - 2A in the purple packet.

On Monday OR Tuesday --> Re-read Part VIII through Part XVI of the Outline.  Then answer Section II, Question #5 and Section III, Question #2 (from the Chapter 2 NOTES, backside).  Proof read all of your typed responses and outlined sections for typos, then save the file to a USB drive.  Check the class blog for new posts and answer the Weekly Question.

GO!

Here we go!  It's the beginning of the race. . . picture yourself in the group
of 400,000 APUSH students heading for the finish line on May 15, 2013!

I'm really excited that our summer classes are beginning tonight!  Because the class is small and the atmosphere is relaxed, there will be plenty of time to get to know you all better. . . starting now:

This Week's Question:  If you could time travel through America's history, where and when would you go? Why? (Think about what you'd want to see or who you'd want to talk to.) 

Ready. Get Set...

Our first class meeting is just 6 days away!  Be sure to do the reading and assignments described in the letter you should have all received from me.  Bring your outlines + questions to class in Room 108 on TUESDAY, July 17th at 6 p.m.   See you there!

**Do you need to see what the homework is?  Click on Class Website above, then go to Assignments.