Legacy of the Race Riots of the Early 1900s (6A, 6C, 6D)

Using your notes from the videos about the race riots in Tulsa and East St. Louis, answer the following:

Write an essay detailing what caused the race riots in Tulsa and East St. Louis; make sure to mention the "underlying" factors. Give at least three details explaining what happened during the riots. Also, explain whether you think these riots resulted in a positive change in American society; explain your answer. Do you see where these riots paved a way for African American/minority freedom and acceptance today? Give at least two reasons to support your answer.

 

 

 

Birth of a Nation Essay (6A and 6C)

After watching the video clip from "Birth of a Nation" pick out three things from the movie that shows how blacks were viewed by those who made the movie. What does this tell you about the attitudes of American society towards race relations during this time period? Give at least two reasons to support your answer.

NAACP protesting "The Birth of a Nation"

Notebook Activity: Progressive Movement Political Cartoons

Analyze the following political cartoons.  Write the answer to these questions down in your notebooks.  We did this activity in class, but if you were absent that day you need to complete this assignment.  After the Christmas break, your notebooks will be collected and this activity will be graded.  Answer the following questions for EACH cartoon:

1.  Describe what is going on in the picture.
2.  What do you think the artist is trying to say is wrong with society?
3.  What do you think the artist thinks needs to be changed about society?

 

6B ONLY!!! Immigration In America Photo Journal

Social Studies Project - Immigration in America

Students,

We have been learning about the experiences of immigrants in America in the late 1800s and early 1900s, which was at times wonderful and sad. One of the ways the lives of immigrants have been documented in the past is through pictures. We are going to do the same thing.

For your Social Studies project you are going to create a photo journal that shows how immigrants lived and worked when they came over to the United States. We will be discussing in class how immigrants were treated when they came to United States, their living and working conditions and how their cultures affected America.

These are things your pictures need to show. The instructions are as follows:

 You must have a MINIMUM of ten (10) pictures.
 Each picture must have a description underneath it which explains what is going on the picture. It must relate to something we have talked about in class.
 Include a cover page with your name, Mrs. Yancie, US History and the title “Immigrant Life in America”.
 You can use pictures from magazines, books, and the internet.
 The first page of your photo journal must be a short biography about you, the journalist. You must include a picture of yourself.
 You cannot use the caption that comes with the picture as your picture description. You must use information you have researched as well as information from class to describe what is going on in the picture.

BE AS CREATIVE AS YOU CAN!!!

This project is due December 14th!!! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

This project is worth 300 points. Your project will be graded as follows: Pictures: 100 points Picture Descriptions: 100 points Biography: 50 Creativity: 25 points Originality/Neatness: 25 Please ask if you have any questions!!!

Triangle Shirtwaiste Factory Fire Tragedy

View the following video regarding the Triangle Shirtwaiste Factory Fire. Write, in paragraph form, what happened at the Triangle Shirtwaiste Factory and explain why it happened. What reforms took place because of this tragedy and what does it tell about how immigrants were treated in the workplace and the conditions they worked in? Give at least three examples to support your answer. Explain!!! This MUST BE TYPED in Times New Roman font, size 12 letters, and double spaced.

New Due Date for Social Studies Fair Project!!!

The due date for the Social Studies Fair project has been changed from December 6th to December 13th.  This will allow students to make all corrections to their research papers and perfect their display boards and models.  Also, please remember 100 points of this project is an ORAL PRESENTATION!  This gives students time to work on that as well. 

Due Nov. 13th: 2nd and 3rd Paragraph and Conclusion

The next part of the research paper is due November 9, 2012.  You are to hand in your 2nd and 3rd paragraph, which includes your second and third main points with your details explained (follow your outline), as well as your conclusion.  The conclusion should summarize your entire paper.  Make sure to put EVERYTHING in your own words.

                                                     THIS MUST BE TYPED!!!

Due November 5th: Introduction and 1st Paragraph

Turn in your completely written "Introduction" and the "First Paragraph" of your research paper. Remember to do the following in your introduction: Introduce the topic, tell what the paper is going to be about, tell why you chose this topic, and why is this topic important or interesting?

In your first paragraph write about the first main point according to your outline and explain your three details (use examples!). Due Monday, November 5th.

                                               IT MUST BE TYPED!!!

 

Outlines of Research Papers Are Due October 31st

Example of Outlines:

I.  Abstract (You will not have anything listed here because this is a summary of your paper.)

II.  Body of Paper
      a.  Introduction:  Introduce topic, what the paper is going to be about, why you chose this topic,
           why is this topic important or interesting?

III.  Body of Paper
       a.  First main point with three details
       b.  Second main point with three details
       c.  Third main point with three details

IV.  Conclusion  (You will not have anything listed here because this is a summary of your paper.)


Be very brief with your details.  This is only meant as an overview of what your paper will be about.

Assignment	Due Date
Hand in a TOPIC for approval	10/24/2012
Outline ·        Consists of main ideas you want to include in your paper	10/31/2012
Introduction ·        Introduce topic ·        What the paper is going to be about ·        Why you selected this topic ·        Why is this topic interesting or important?   1st Paragraph of research paper (following the outline) ·        Facts and important information	11/05/2012
2nd and 3rd paragraph of research paper (following the outline) ·        Facts and important information   Conclusion ·        Summary of what you learned	11/09/2012
Abstract ·        250 word summary of research paper ·        This project is about…. ·        This project will describe…. ·        This project will show…. ·        Further, the project will show…. ·        In addition, it will explain…. ·        Information for this project was secured…. ·        This project intends to demonstrate….	11/15/2012
Develop Display Board (complete this on your own; DO NOT hand in)	11/19/2012
Plan layout for display board (complete this on your own; DO NOT hand in)	11/19/2012
Plan a creative student made model  (complete this on your own; DO NOT hand in)	11/26/2012
Display board, research paper, model brought into school	12/06/2012

SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR PROJECTS TIME!!!

Social Studies Fair Projects are due Friday, December 6th.  All students need to begin working on their project ASAP. 

REMEMBER:  This year the Social Studies and Science Fair projects are due around the same time.  Topics for your projects need to be submitted by Wednesday, October 24th.  Here are several sites that you can review to help you choose your subject matter:

Social Studies Fair Project Ideas

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/northwst/news/0506/ssfair/index.asp

http://www.gcss.net/2011fairwinners.htm

http://grantcountyschools.com/grant5/social_studies_fair_topics_and_r.htm

http://www.questgarden.com/83/76/2/090620213015/process.htm

Civil War

Immigration



Mahatma Gandhi

Roaring 20s



Mrs. Yancie's Favorite (And Most Helpful!) Websites

http://www.loc.gov/
http://www.ushistory.org/
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/
www.mrkash.com/
kids.usa.gov/teens-home/history/us-history/index.shtml
www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/
http://www.history.com/
http://www.ushmm.org/
www.biography.com/people/groups/black-history/

Causes of the Civil War

Watch this video about the causes of the Civil War? After watching the video, which "cause" do you think was the most important for the North and the South to go to war?