Kofa Advanced Placement United States History
United We Stand, Divided We Fall!Scholarship Opportunity
Students, I have copied and paste the email sent to me by the scholarship personnel. Here is an opportunity for you to get some money for college. If you are interested, let me know if you know how I can assist you.
The Council for America’s First Freedom announces the 16th annual First Freedom Student Competition. This national essay contest offers 9th – 12th grade students an opportunity to compete for a $3,000, $1,500 and $750 award, as they examine the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today.
This year’s topic introduces students to George Washington’s famous statement about “mere” toleration in his 1790 letter to the Jewish congregation of Newport, Rhode Island. Students will identify the basic principles of religious liberty espoused in this primary document and will further research and assess how well the United States has lived up to Washington’s ideal. In addition to the monetary award, the first-place winner and his or her teacher (or other adult chaperone) will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Newport, Rhode Island in mid-August 2009 for the annual VIP reading of President Washington’s historic letter.
Online registration by participating students is required by November 24, 2008, and the postmark entry deadline is November 29. For more details on the competition and for a classroom poster and student flyer, visit www.firstfreedom.org, and then click on the red button under Council News.
If you have not signed up for your complimentary copy of The Constitution and Religion in the Classroom, click on the blue button (under the competition button) to preview and order your copy today. The free 16-page teacher’s manual and DVD contain answers and guidance to the most-frequently-asked questions about religion in the classroom.
We look forward to your participation in the First Freedom Student Competition!
Sincerely,
Isabelle Kinnard, JD, Ph.D.
Vice President for Education
Council for America’s First Freedom
1321 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-643-1786
804-644-5024
competition@firstfreedom.org
www.firstfreedom.org
Puritan Enrichment Video
We are heading into Chapter 3 and 4 this week. I am posting this video to give you a little more information about the puritans. Also, I am posting a movie clip of Martin Luther because he was one of the most influential figure to the Puritans. If you would like to watch the movie, you can go rent it at Hastings.
The article I found from the PBS website is quite interesting about the Puritans. Read it and tell me what you find interesting about the article. Here is the article: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/apocalypse/explanation/puritans.html
Extra Credit Opportunity
Students, get actively involve in your community! I have copy and paste an email from my contact person from the library. Read the following information and see if you are interested in doing this. See me if you have any questions.
Representatives from County Elections and the Recorder’s Office will present
information for teens about voter registration and opportunities to work at
polling sites at the Heritage Branch Library, 350 Third Avenue, at 7:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, September 17th. There will be games, quizzes, and prizes!
If you would like to offer extra credit to students who attend, we would be
glad to post a sign-in sheet for your class. For more information, please
contact Sarah Wisdom, Community Relations Manager for the Yuma County
Library District, at (928) 373-6483 or swisdom@yumalibrary.org
Sarah Wisdom
Community Relations Manager
Yuma County Library District
185 Main Street Yuma, AZ 85364
(928)-373-6483
Roanoke: The lost colony
In some classes I had mentioned the lost colony of Roanoke. If you are interested in finding out more information, click here http://www.powerset.com/explore/semhtml/Lost_Colony_DNA_Project?query=Lost+Colony+DNA+Project for the link to the article about the DNA project that is trying to see if the citizens survived or not. Another interesting article I found that talks about Jamestown and Roanoke is from PBS. I mentioned today in class about the disappearance of the settlement Roanoke and how historians still do not what happened to the people of the first colony. Of course there theories aplenty out there. What I like about this article is the fact that it discusses realistic ideas as to the disappearance of the settlers. Read on to find out what I mean: http://www.pbs.org/saf/1203/features/climatology.htm
What do you think happened to these people?
Was Columbus a hero or a Villian Debate
Our first debate topic in class was whether Columbus was a hero or a villian. What did you guys think about how it went? Did you want to add more but did not have a chance to because we ran out of time in class? If so, leave a comment here. Who in our class made a really good point? Why?
Spanish Conquistadores
Well developed agriculture contributed to the growth of mighty empires. The ability to cultivate plants resulted in the building of a more complex society because humans were able to settle in one area instead of living a nomadic existence. The Incas however was no match for the Spaniards. We can look at each civilization and be able to discern the consistent pattern of conquest.
Watch the video, all parts of it. Then answer this question: How did the Spaniards conquer the Incas? What did they have as an advantage?
Chapter 2 Critical Thinking Question: Due by Friday
Chapter two is about the Age of Exploration which involves the discovery of America. Write a response to the following.
1. Write your definition of progress. Then use this definition to demonstrate that the discovery of America did or did not lead to progress in human history.
2009 AP Exam Dates
| 2009 Exam Calendar – Week 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning – 8 a.m.* | Afternoon – 12 noon* | |
| Monday, May 4 | Government and Politics: United States | Government and Politics: Comparative** French Language** |
| Tuesday, May 5 | Computer Science A** Computer Science AB** Spanish Language** |
Statistics |
| Wednesday, May 6 | Calculus AB Calculus BC |
Chinese Language and Culture |
| Thursday, May 7 | English Literature** German Language** |
Japanese Language and Culture** French Literature** |
| Friday, May 8 | United States History | European History Studio Art (portfolios due) |
| 2009 Exam Calendar – Week 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning – 8 a.m.* | Afternoon – 12 noon* | Afternoon – 2 p.m. | |
| Monday, May 11 | Biology** Music Theory** |
Physics B** Physics C: Mechanics** |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism† |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Environmental Science** Chemistry** |
Psychology | |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Italian Language and Culture** English Language** |
Art History | |
| Thursday, May 14 | Macroeconomics** World History** |
Microeconomics | |
| Friday, May 15 | Human Geography** Spanish Literature** |
Latin Literature** Latin: Vergil** |
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*Schools in Alaska must begin the morning exam administration between 7 and 8 a.m. and the afternoon exam administration between 11 a.m. and 12 noon.
**Coordinators should order late-testing exams for students who would like to take exams that are scheduled for the same slot.
Parents and students, if you are anxious to know when the AP Exams are, I have copied the information from the College Board website for you.
