Welcome to U.S. History

Constitution Notes:

Article 4-7 notes.pdf

Article 3 notes.pdf

The Electoral College notes.pdf 

Article 2 notes.pdf

Article 1, sect. 8-10 notes.pdf

Bill becomes a law.pdf 

Topics We Will Cover

• Colonial America
• The foundations and principles of American government:
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Articles of Confederation
  • Constitution
  • Bill of Rights and amendments
    
• The Industrial Revolution
  
• Immigration and urbanization
• The Progressive Movement
• World War I
• The Roaring 20’s
• The Great Depression
• World War II
• The Holocaust
• Cold War

iPod Touch/Constitution Review:

The two apps we used in class today to review for the constitution are: Touchcards and Citizenship Test. You can download them both free in iTunes. Just do a search for the apps.

Once you have the apps here are the directions for downloading the flashcards into the Touchcards app:

1. Open Touchcards
2. Click on the Import Tab on the bottom of the screen
3. Make sure Quizlet is selected
4. Click where it says Enter the URL
5. Type in: http://quizlet.com/export/1385643/
6. Click Import flash cards
7. Click on Decks and you should see 8C Constititution Review

Great Research Websites:

Here are some web sites to start your research on this project. Remember when you google something you're getting tons of information that may or may not be accurate. These sources are more reliable than a google search.

Nettrekker:  http://school.nettrekker.com/subject/

Facts on File:http://www.2facts.com/

Student Resource Center: http://find.galegroup.com/srcx/start.do?prodId=SRC-4&userGroupName=wilm44752

Current Events:

To access the current events wiki:

Dubnow:http://wjhsdubnowcurrentevents.pbwiki.com/

Ellis: http://wjhselliscurrentevents.pbwiki.com/

You can download directions for posting to the wiki:

Dubnow: 

Sparks

If you have any trouble accessing the wiki or following directions please email Mrs. Cummo cummob@wilmette39.org.

Social Studies Syllabus