Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Video Self-Evaluation

Please complete this self-evaluation form about your video.

Self-Evaluation Form

Friday, May 19, 2017

Final Video Link

Please post your final video to the following link


Please, 
  • include all of your group member names, 
  • a link to your video (make sure it works), 
  • and a link to your research fact sheet/citations (make sure it is shared with me so that anyone with the link can view).

Friday, May 5, 2017

May 8-17, 2017

Please be well-behaved and respectful for your sub.

Monday May 8, 2017 (even)
Multiple Choice Test if you didn't take the AP test (take it in the hallway)
Movie and Notes
Watch “Newsies” and apply to what we learned about the Gilded Age.

Learning Target
I can explain the industrial age and the impact on people who lived then.






Tuesday May 9-10, 2017
DBQ Essay if you didn't take the AP test

Finish “Newsies” 
Start Warm Springs

Learning Target
I can explain the industrial age and the impact on people who lived then.
I can explain major events in American history. 





Thursday May 11-12, 2017
Long Essay and SAQ if you didn't take the AP test

Finish "Warm Springs"
You may Start the Final Project (see post below) if you would like. 

Learning Target
I can explain major events in FDR's life
I can explain major events in American history. 





Monday May 15-16, 2017
Start the Final Project (see post below).
Today you should focus on RESEARCH. 
What is your topic?
Make sure to keep a list of facts and research for your topic (you will turn that in).
You are also required to have a list of citations! Use Easybib.com to help you with that.

Videos are due May 23/24th 

Learning Target
I can explain major events in US History.
I can create a video.





Wednesday May 17-18, 2017
Work on Final project (see post below).
Videos are due May 23/24th 

Learning Target
I can explain major events in US History.
I can create a video.

AP US History Final Project

AP US History Final Project

1.     Pick a group of 3-5 people (no more than that)
2.     Decide on a topic in US History
a.     Pick something of interest (i.e. the bicycle)
b.     It really can be anything (school appropriate) 
3.    Your video must include:
a.     Historical Facts (quite a few of these)
b.     Historical Context (what was going on in America at the time)
c.      Historical Pictures
d.     Narration (that is understandable)
e.     Accuracy
f.      Creativity
g.     3-5 minutes long
h.   Citations at the end
4.     Additional Requirement-- research/fact sheet that you use, citations, script of your video (or at least outline your video)
5.     To create your video use the following tools:
a.     Adobe Spark
b.     Your Cellphone
c.      YouTube Video Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Nvd12yqxU
d.     The Chromebooks don’t have other video editing programs, you can bring your own laptop if you have your own (But you won’t have Wifi).
e.     If you ask the sub, she might be able to find a Macbook or two so you could use IMovie
f.      ***Editing takes the most work, so if you use a complicated tool and your video product looks amazing, Ms. Schmoldt might award the editor extra credit.
6.     Video Options
a.     History Channel style documentary (Like America Story of Us)
                                               i.     Explain events, professors, re-enactments
b.     Ken-Burns Mini Documentary
                                               i.     Mostly just pictures and explanations
                                              ii.     Ms. Schmoldt’s bicycle video
c.      Crash Course Us History Video
                                               i.     Make your own Crash Course video (pick a smaller topic than he does)
                                              ii.     Use a similar format (mystery doc, silly jokes, pictures, fast talking)
                                            iii.     Ms. Schmoldt’s WWII Home front Crash Course
d.     Music Video
                                               i.     Take a popular song, change the words to reflect historical events
                                              ii.     Declaration Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
                                            iii.     Mr. Bret’s Videos (he has a million)

DUE MAY 23, 2017 or MAY 24th (Tuesday-Wednesday)

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Thursday April 27-28, 2017

PRACTICE TEST!
Do not miss.
If you do you must come Monday to make up the test.

AP Test on Friday May 5th.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Wednesday April 26, 2017

Agenda
Period 7 Test
Period 7 Review PPT (take notes on MAGPIES)
Review 7 Groups
Go over last test
Study period 7 with review groups

Learning Targets
I can explain major events in period 7.
I can evaluate my answers from the AP test.