Sociological Surveys

Please take the surveys linked below.  We are examining the habits of the Upperclassmen at Lodi High School and need your help.  Thank You.

Work:

Why do we Work?

Work Survey

Social Media:

How do you feel about Social Media

How do you communicate?

Your Studies:

Post High School Plans

What is Your Next Step

Diet:

Are You Healthy?

World War I Propaganda Poster DUE 10/21

For this assignment you will create a propaganda poster on the topic you are assigned.  This can be digital or hand drawn.

Topic	Pd 1	Pd 2
Anti-German	Samantha Sofia Angela Lucia Gabby Ivonne	Estephano Ricardo Niten Shams
Buy Liberty Bonds	Dhielan Mauricio Steven Jessie Megan	Steven Arlene Nazly Cristian
Enlist in the Armed Forces	Olivia Miah Cristian Elvis Christina Andres	Alexa Daniela Sahibpreet Karina
Anti-Sedition	Katherine Maria Kevin Wendy Alyssa	Isabel Raven Sam Angelo
Don’t Waste Campaign	Sebastian Caroline Jimmy Allie Andy	Faeritza Juan Aliyah Mo

Test Prep Quizzes Due 10/7

US History I - Prelude to a Revolution

US History II - Progressivism

Quizzes Due Sunday 9/22

US HISTORY I CHART

US HISTORY II QUIZ

Welcome Back!

Everyone is asked to visit this site to check out how you will access your work.  In addition I need everyone to email me at my School Email - robert.cannizzaro@lodi.k12.nj.us with YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL.

This is to create gmail groups that will be used for assignments, documents, etc throughout the year.

Consider this your 1st homework assignment.  Credit will be given out accordingly.

Good Luck!

Blogs DUE MONDAY 6/10

US HISTORY II

For each of the following people creat a chart giving a few sentence explanation of thier role in the war and a picture.

example

Scud Missile

Russian made missile.  It was used heavily in the war by the Iraqi Army.

Individuals of the War
American President George Bush
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein
Saudi King Fahd
US General Norman Schwarzkopf
US General Colin Powell
US Defense Secretary Dick Cheney
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev
PLO Leader Yasir Arafat
Israeli Leader Yitzhak Shamir
Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz

US HISTORY I

Houdini Video Questions - Email the answers to all of the following in one sentence each.
Video Link

1.    Who was most angry with the practices of Harry Houdini?
2.    What was the famous fictional character that Houdini’s rival created?
3.    What secret profession was Houdini claimed to be part of?
4.    What other world leader used magicians in the same manner as Houdini?
5.    What social decision could have lead to his death?
6.    What magic trick is shown to the investigators during the episode?

Late 1800's Hollywood Depiction

The PowerPoint with the links to the video samples can be found here

Answer the questions on the last page in one full paragraph each. Period 4 is welcomed to view and answer for extra credit.

All answers are due Tuesday May 28 via email

Giants of Industry group Presentations

Presentations will be made on Monday May 13

All info can be found here

US II 1950s DBQ

1950s Culture of Conformity DBQ

Assess the validity of the following statement:

"The decade of the 1950s deserves its reputation as an age of political, social and cultural conformity."

Each person in the group receives one of the following topics to use as evidence to evaluate the above quotation.  Each person will write a 1-page answer pertaining to their topic:

1. Suburbanization and the suburban ideal and/or the drive-in culture
2. The role of teen culture
3. The role of anti-communism and the threat of nuclear war
4. Critics of conformity in the arts: abstract expressionist painting and/or beat writing

Document A : Levittown
http://www.time.com/time/time100/builder/profile/levitt2.html

Document C: Rock and Roll
•    Jerry Lee Lewis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojbd1jFDJBw
•    Fats Domino - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdGF-G5p-00
•    Elvis Presley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbMOX0X5WFQ

Document B: Communist Issues
http://www.english.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/vital-center.html

Document C: Jackson Pollock
http://www.jacksonpollock.com/

Document D: Jack Kerouac, On the Road
http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1701188-on-the-road

THIS IS DUE FRIDAY IN CLASS 4/19 – it will be used as part of your grade for the 50’s, the second part will be a group presentation Friday in class.
     
                 
Pd 1   

1.    Lionel
2.    Aqsa
3.    Sam
4.    Christian   

1.    Loraine
2.    Damyan
3.    Steph
4.    PJ   

1.    Kristiana
2.    Nina
3.    Jose
4.    Casey/Laur           

Pd 2   

1.    Randol
2.    Natalie A.
3.    Danisa
4.    Patricia   

1.    Alex
2.    Gary
3.    Anaya
4.    Dominick   

1.    Serina
2.    Mamadou
3.    Nahir
4.    Jherwin   

1.    Silvia
2.    Kevin
3.    Jamilet
4.    Sabrina   

1.    Joe
2.    Elaika
3.    Jesse/Pat
4.    Nairobi   

1.    Vin
2.    Ama
3.    Bran
4.    Nat W.

Pd 3   

1.    Dan/Stef
2.    Joeanna
3.    Gina
4.    Diego   

1.    Dan D.
2.    Isaih
3.    Alban
4.    Doris   

1.    Steve
2.    Melissa
3.    Freddy
4.    Kateland   

1.    Shane
2.    Jon
3.    Alberto
4.    Eleen   

1.    Ariyana
2.    Melody
3.    Germaine
4.    Tremaine   

Battles of the Civil War Presentation

Go to the following link and view your assignment.  Each person has been assigned a Battle. 

DUE FRIDAY APRIL 5

Twilight Zone Red Scare

In class we viewed an episode of the twilight zone called "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up"

In one paragraph, reflect on the parallells presented between the red scare and alien paranoia.

Email your response to me by Wednesday March 20, 2013

Evolution of BLack Music Assignment

You are to choose one of the genres of music from the lesson and write a one page reaction.  in the reaction include: description of genre, explanation of the social situation, and one artist we did not highlight.

US II due Monday March 4
US I due Wednesday March 6

US II WWII 4 Layer Timeline

GO TO THIS LINK AND REQUEST PERMISSION FOR YOUR GROUP!!!!!!!!!

Blog Assignments DUE MON 2/18

US History I:

Compare and Contrast - Compare and contrast Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. Be sure to include an analysis of each of the abolitionist’s methods, what each achieved, the struggles each faced, and your overall personal reaction to both men’s contributions to the abolitionist movement. This Response should be in a Graphic Organizer yet compare all aspects mentioned in full responses.

OR

Biography - Research to find about the life of an African-American living before the Civil War who was NOT a slave. Then in a Five Paragaraph essayexplain what life was like for this individual. What hardships did he/she face, how was he/she treated as compared to slaves and free Americans, and what was his/her overall quality of life? 


US History II:
 

Home Front

o   Describe the treatment of the Japanese in America after Pearl Harbor.  Include both how this impacted society and culture.   o   Create the cover for a new cartoon character in the same vein as Captain America.  Include patriotism, anti German or Japanese sentiment, and heroism.   o    You are head of the USO.  Create a dream team lineup for a show in France in 1943.  Include descriptions of all the acts you want to include and why they should be part of the show. This should be done in a bulleted form with performance times included

US History I BHM Part 1 DUE 2/11

US History I:

Slave Song - Choose a slave song which you feel discusses historical problems faced by African-American Slaves living in Antebellum America.  Provide the lyrics for this song. Then discuss:

Why you chose the song? 
What was the overall mood of the song? 
Was the song hopeful or helpful? Did it lift spirits or give info on escape?

OR



Abolitionist Ad - Create an advertisement supporting abolitionist movement.  Be sure to include info against slavery and how to abolish it.

Pacific Theater Blog DUE Mon 2/11

Pacific Theater

o   Choose a major American battle and describe the general, setting, and strategy that allowed us to win in a 1-page paper.   o   The raising of the flag at Iwo Jima was a major pop culture reference during the Asian Theater.  Write a newspaper article describing the scene     o   Find the alternative strategies to dropping the Atomic Bomb and create a pro/con chart comparing them.

US II Holocaust Assignment DUE 2/4

Holocaust Choose one of the following

o   Write a news report on the actions of Hermann Goering during the Nuremberg trials.   o   Create a Holocaust memorial respectfully dedicated to the millions lost in the tragedy.  Include some historical attributes and any other dedications and ornamentation you could think of.   o   Create a concrete comparison of the Holocaust to another genocide that has happened in our world. Show your comparison in any format you wish (if you choose graphic organizers be sure to include the necessary amount of info.)

US History II European Theater Blog DUE Monday 1/28

European Theater   Choose one of the following assignments and complete by 1/28/13

o   Compare technology of the two sides of the European theater.  How do the Tanks, Planes, and any other technology differ and give either side the advantage in war.   o   Create a poster detailing the steps to take if you were in London and the Air Raid sirens go off.  Include illustrations and directions.   o   You are a radio reporter for the USA.  Create a 30 second radio report on the success and tragedy of D-Day.

US History I Amistad Questions DUE 1/25

AMISTAD MOVIE QUESTIONS

The First 5 questions are merely factual. Answer in 1 sentence. The second 5 have more to answer. Please answer in a whole paragraph

1. What was the Amistad incident?
2. Who was the African leader of the incident?
3. Name the four major historical figures in the movie, not the stars that portrayed them.
4. What was the language that the Amistad’s passengers spoke?
5. Who influenced Martin Van Buren to remove the original Judge?
6. How did the Supreme Court settle this famous case? Do you think they reached a fair decision?
7. What were the charges that were brought up against the Africans? Why do you think this case carried so much weight in America at this time? Explain.
8. Why did John Quincy Adams decide to argue the case before the U.S. Supreme Court?
9. What role did the President play in the case? Why do you feel he chose this type of role?
10. Did the movie give you a better idea of the difficulties of Abolition in both regions of America? Explain.


Email your responses to me by Friday 1/25

Blogs DUE 12/10

US HISTORY II

Go to the link provided here

Complete this worksheet from the council on economic education.  This will provide information on a variety of the issues of the Great Depression.  This is a larger assignment and will count as a full test grade.  28 Questions each worth 3.5 points.

US HISTORY I

You will complete a brief biography on your assigned 2nd generation politician.  Go to the following worksheet and complete it with info on your assigned person.  Assignments are on page 2 of the worksheet.  Honors will receive additional instructions in class.

ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE MONDAY DECEMBER 10 VIA EMAIL!!!!!!