How to Use GoogleDocs in MMh
1. Get a Gmail account, share it with your group members, and Ms. Jill
Follow this format: yourfirstnameyourlastname.rhs.gmail.com
Example: jillyamasawa.rhs.gmail.com
2. Log on to your Gmail account and click on “Documents”
3. Open a new document (1)
4. Title it Your first name Your last name MMh Journal
(Ex: Jill Yamasawa’s MMh Journal)
5. Share it with ms.yamasawa@gmail.com
6. Open another new document (2)
7. Title it Individual Project: Most Influential Person in Hawaii
8. Share it with ms.yamasawa@gmail.com
9. Open another new document (3)
10. Title it Children’s Story
11. Share it with ms.yamasawa@gmail.com
12. Pick one person in your group to open the next new document (Only ONE person in your group needs to do this.)
13. Open another new document (4)
14. Title it Group Project: Biggest Problem in Hawaii
15. Share with group members and Ms. Jill
Type all group members Gmail addresses and ms.yamasawa@gmail.com
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Bellwork 1
Name: ____________________ Date : __________ CW Stamp: ________ HW Stamp: ________ Score: _______
Bellwork #: 1
Directions: Answer the news-based questions to the best of your ability in black pen. Then ask me to stamp. What ever you do not answer. Finish for homework in red pen. Turn in the following day for a stamp.
General Knowledge:
1. Name three jobs that President Obama had before becoming president. Source: ______________________
2. Who is our secretary of state? And what is the secretary of state’s job? Source: _____________________
3. Who is Haunani-Kay Trask? Source: ________________________
4. Is the swine flu more dangerous than the common flu? Source: __________________________
5. Who is our White House Chief of Staff? Source: _______________________
6. Name the countries where the US is fighting? Source: __________________
7. Approximately how many US troops have died in the recent military activity? Source: ___________________
8. What has Gov. Lingle said will happen to state workers (think work days)? Source: __________________
Critical Thinking:
9. Why do some cable news outlets seem to report on things that are not vitally important such as Paris Hilton going to jail or Britney Spears having a mental breakdown or Lindsey Lohan going to rehab?
Source: _______________________________
10. Why was public education started? (The answer is not what you expect so please think carefully about it.)
Source: ________________________________
Bellwork #: 1
Directions: Answer the news-based questions to the best of your ability in black pen. Then ask me to stamp. What ever you do not answer. Finish for homework in red pen. Turn in the following day for a stamp.
General Knowledge:
1. Name three jobs that President Obama had before becoming president. Source: ______________________
2. Who is our secretary of state? And what is the secretary of state’s job? Source: _____________________
3. Who is Haunani-Kay Trask? Source: ________________________
4. Is the swine flu more dangerous than the common flu? Source: __________________________
5. Who is our White House Chief of Staff? Source: _______________________
6. Name the countries where the US is fighting? Source: __________________
7. Approximately how many US troops have died in the recent military activity? Source: ___________________
8. What has Gov. Lingle said will happen to state workers (think work days)? Source: __________________
Critical Thinking:
9. Why do some cable news outlets seem to report on things that are not vitally important such as Paris Hilton going to jail or Britney Spears having a mental breakdown or Lindsey Lohan going to rehab?
Source: _______________________________
10. Why was public education started? (The answer is not what you expect so please think carefully about it.)
Source: ________________________________
Daily Homework
Daily Homework
You must watch, read, or listen to 120 minutes (2 hours) of the following:
Watch Television Shows on TV:
-Local News at 5:00, 6:00, or 10:00: NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX (20 mins)
-News Hour at 6:30: PBS (60 mins)
-CNN (Any presidential speech) (varies)
-CNN (Normal Cycle) (20 mins)
Watch Television Shows Online: Watch FULL episodes
-Daily Show: www.thedailyshow.com (20 mins)
-Colbert Report: www.colbertnation.com (20 mins)
-PBS Bill Moyers: www.pbs.org (60 mins)
-PBS News Hour with Jim Lehrer: www.pbs.org (60 mins)
Read Online Newspapers or News Sites:
-New York Times: www.nytimes.com You will need to create a login (varies)
-PBS News Hour: http://www.pbs.org/newshour (varies)
-NPR Main: http://www.npr.org/ (varies)
-NPR All Things Considered: (Go to www.npr.org then click
programs. Click on “All Things Considered) (varies)
Listen to Radio:
-KIPO 89.3 Shows
-As It Happens (3:00 pm) (60 mins)
-Marketplace (6:00 pm) (30 mins)
-The BBC World Today (7:00 pm) (60 mins)
Listen to Podcasts:
You’ll need an Apple Account, but podcasts are free.
-PBS: Bill Moyers (60 mins)
-PBS: News Hour with Jim Lehrer (60 mins)
-CNN: GPS with Fareed Zakaria (45 mins)
You may watch, listen or read other sources, but I ask that for this class you focus on these sources. Your bellwork will be taken from these programs, shows, and websites.
You must watch, read, or listen to 120 minutes (2 hours) of the following:
Watch Television Shows on TV:
-Local News at 5:00, 6:00, or 10:00: NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX (20 mins)
-News Hour at 6:30: PBS (60 mins)
-CNN (Any presidential speech) (varies)
-CNN (Normal Cycle) (20 mins)
Watch Television Shows Online: Watch FULL episodes
-Daily Show: www.thedailyshow.com (20 mins)
-Colbert Report: www.colbertnation.com (20 mins)
-PBS Bill Moyers: www.pbs.org (60 mins)
-PBS News Hour with Jim Lehrer: www.pbs.org (60 mins)
Read Online Newspapers or News Sites:
-New York Times: www.nytimes.com You will need to create a login (varies)
-PBS News Hour: http://www.pbs.org/newshour (varies)
-NPR Main: http://www.npr.org/ (varies)
-NPR All Things Considered: (Go to www.npr.org then click
programs. Click on “All Things Considered) (varies)
Listen to Radio:
-KIPO 89.3 Shows
-As It Happens (3:00 pm) (60 mins)
-Marketplace (6:00 pm) (30 mins)
-The BBC World Today (7:00 pm) (60 mins)
Listen to Podcasts:
You’ll need an Apple Account, but podcasts are free.
-PBS: Bill Moyers (60 mins)
-PBS: News Hour with Jim Lehrer (60 mins)
-CNN: GPS with Fareed Zakaria (45 mins)
You may watch, listen or read other sources, but I ask that for this class you focus on these sources. Your bellwork will be taken from these programs, shows, and websites.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Morning Routine
8:00 Bellwork
8:15 Bellwork stamp
8:20 Daily Agenda Overview
Research / Blog / GoogleDocs
8:30 9:30 Computer Lab (A-5) No gum, no hats, no food, no drink, best behavior (30 mins research, 30 mins blog/ GoogleDocs)
9:30-9:32 Computer checkout (log out, get print outs, etc.)
9:33-9:35 Return to class
Recess
9:36-9:40 Break/ Transition (cell phone use OK, food OK, quiet games)
9:40-9:50 Recess
9:55-9:59 Break / Transition (cell phone use OK, food OK, quiet games OK)
Mid-Day Routine
10:00-11:00 Class Activity (Outdoor reading, class reading, fun activity, presentation, etc.)
11:00-11:05 Break / Transition (cell phone use OK, food OK, quiet games OK)
11:06-11:34 Group / Individual Project (Work on what you gathered from library)
Lunch
11:35- 11:55 Lunch
11:56-12:10 Break / Transition (OK to eat in class if everyone keeps it clean)
12:11-12:14 Clean up
End-of-Day Routine
12:15-1:15 Video / Project Time / Presentations
1:16-1:35 Video Discussion / Project Time/ Presentations
1:36-1:40 Homework reminder: Homework is sent via email. Submit answers via email on GoogleDocs Use library after school if you do not have access to a computer.
After school Routine
__ Finish Bellwork (cite sources)
__ Watch, read, or listen to 2 hours of required news
__ Work on Project (Group, Individual and Book)
__ Check blog for homework
__ Turn in homework on GoogleDocs
Morning Routine
8:00 Bellwork
8:15 Bellwork stamp
8:20 Daily Agenda Overview
Research / Blog / GoogleDocs
8:30 9:30 Computer Lab (A-5) No gum, no hats, no food, no drink, best behavior (30 mins research, 30 mins blog/ GoogleDocs)
9:30-9:32 Computer checkout (log out, get print outs, etc.)
9:33-9:35 Return to class
Recess
9:36-9:40 Break/ Transition (cell phone use OK, food OK, quiet games)
9:40-9:50 Recess
9:55-9:59 Break / Transition (cell phone use OK, food OK, quiet games OK)
Mid-Day Routine
10:00-11:00 Class Activity (Outdoor reading, class reading, fun activity, presentation, etc.)
11:00-11:05 Break / Transition (cell phone use OK, food OK, quiet games OK)
11:06-11:34 Group / Individual Project (Work on what you gathered from library)
Lunch
11:35- 11:55 Lunch
11:56-12:10 Break / Transition (OK to eat in class if everyone keeps it clean)
12:11-12:14 Clean up
End-of-Day Routine
12:15-1:15 Video / Project Time / Presentations
1:16-1:35 Video Discussion / Project Time/ Presentations
1:36-1:40 Homework reminder: Homework is sent via email. Submit answers via email on GoogleDocs Use library after school if you do not have access to a computer.
After school Routine
__ Finish Bellwork (cite sources)
__ Watch, read, or listen to 2 hours of required news
__ Work on Project (Group, Individual and Book)
__ Check blog for homework
__ Turn in homework on GoogleDocs
MHh Syllabus
Jill Yamasawa
ms.yamasawa@gmail.com
Modern Hawaiian history
Course Description
In MHh, you will learn and think critically about the causes of the overthrow, sugar, plantation life, Pearl Harbor, race and racism in Hawaiʻi, the sovereignty movement, land issues, and contemporary Hawaiian issues and Hawaiian literature. You will learn about history with a small “h” rather than History with a large “H.” This means you will learn about multiple perspectives of history.
Skills Used:
1. Research accurately
2. Presentation / public speaking
3. Group work
4. Critical thinking
Course Goals:
1. Understand the basic events of Modern Hawaiian history.
2. Collaborate with others to create a coherent and informative presentation on an issue.
3. Feel comfortable speaking about social and political issues in Hawaiʻi in an informed way.
4. Understand the basic elements of race in Hawaiʻi.
5. Share personal experiences to better understand one another.
Rules:
1. Be respectful and kind toward others.
2. Participate in groups, class discussions and individual projects.
3. Put forth effort.
4. Have humor and enthusiasm.
5. Be on time and in your seat when class begins.
6. No cell phones or iPods unless it’s break time or unless I ask you to take them out.
7. No mean-spirited comments written or verbal.
8. Push yourself to learn more than you thought you could.
9. No drinking soda or juice or any of the caffeinated drinks.
10. Clean up after yourself.
11. Pick up any trash you see on the floor even if it is not yours.
Housekeeping:
1. Please call me Ms. Jill.
2. You may chew gum and drink water in class. You may also eat in class within reason, but please if do so quietly and respectfully (after I’m done speaking and after bellwork).
Grade Breakdown:
Individual Project 50 points
Group Project 50 points
Children’s Book Project 50 points
Bellwork (10 per semester) 100 points
Participation and Class work 200 points
GoogleDocs/Homework 200 points
Best Work Portfolio 200 points
Final Test* (Learning Stretch) 350 points
*Oral Option
Total Points 1200 points
Expectations / Rubric or How you are Graded:
Individual Project:
1. Due Wednesday June 24, 2009
2. Most Influential Person in Hawaiʻi: Who do you think has been one of the most influential persons in Hawaiʻi? Explain why. Give examples.
3. Engaging presentation, persuasive
4. Poised, confident, well-spoken presentation
5. Solid info
6. Reliable sources
7. Well-researched.
8. Looks professional
9. Turned in all components a long the way.
10. Powerpoint Presentation, iMovie, poster, or other visuals
11. Includes all elements required (a detailed sheet will be given)
Group Project:
1. Due Thursday, June 25, 2009
2. Biggest Problem in Hawaiʻi: What problem do you think is one of the worst problems plaguing Hawaiʻi? Explain why. Give examples.
3. Engaging presentation, persuasive
4. Poised, confident, well-spoken presentation from all members
5. Solid info
6. Reliable sources
7. Well-researched.
8. Looks professional
9. Everyone contributes equally.
10. Defined team roles
11. Powerpoint Presentation, iMovie,, poster or other visuals
12. Includes all elements required (a detailed sheet will be given)
Children’s Book Project (Individual or Pairs):
1. Defined theme
2. Excellent story with a problem and resolution
3. Clear and neatly defined illustrations, which matches the story.
4. Relates to standards.
5. Accurate information.
6. Bindings and cover
7. Includes all elements required (a detailed sheet will be given).
Bellwork:
1. Keep all your belllwork and turn in on the last day of class in a portfolio.
2. Do your daily homework.
3. Cite all of your sources.
Participation and Class work:
1. Engage in class discussions, group projects, and blog posts with accurate information and thoughtful questions and comments.
2. Complete all class work on time with full effort.
3. Use your class work to enrich your projects.
4. Do your daily homework.
GoogleDocs:
1. Read your email daily.
2. Answer every email.
3. Cite your sources accurately.
Best Work Portfolio:
1. Best 3 bellworks
2 Bibliography of sources used for your best project.
3. Best project reflections and rubrics.
4. Print out your 5 best email answers.
5. Outline of 10 things you learned with supporting details.
6. A letter to me about your experiences in this class.
7. First Assessment Test (Test we took on the first day)
8. Final exam (graded)
9. Analysis of what you learned (take it question by question). You will compare your First Assessment Test with your Final exam.
Final Exam:
1. Your final exam will consist of everything we learned in class as it relates to standards.
2. Don’t stress about it. It will simply evaluate how much you learned from the beginning to now.
Supplies: Due Wednesday
1 black pen
1 red pen
2 pencils
1 ½ inch binder
folder paper
beach towel or lawn chair (serious)
library card
1 iPod (preferred, but not essential)
1 paper towel (extra credit)
1 tissue (extra credit)
If you miss class: see yamasawaenglish.blogspot.com for missing work.
ms.yamasawa@gmail.com
Modern Hawaiian history
Course Description
In MHh, you will learn and think critically about the causes of the overthrow, sugar, plantation life, Pearl Harbor, race and racism in Hawaiʻi, the sovereignty movement, land issues, and contemporary Hawaiian issues and Hawaiian literature. You will learn about history with a small “h” rather than History with a large “H.” This means you will learn about multiple perspectives of history.
Skills Used:
1. Research accurately
2. Presentation / public speaking
3. Group work
4. Critical thinking
Course Goals:
1. Understand the basic events of Modern Hawaiian history.
2. Collaborate with others to create a coherent and informative presentation on an issue.
3. Feel comfortable speaking about social and political issues in Hawaiʻi in an informed way.
4. Understand the basic elements of race in Hawaiʻi.
5. Share personal experiences to better understand one another.
Rules:
1. Be respectful and kind toward others.
2. Participate in groups, class discussions and individual projects.
3. Put forth effort.
4. Have humor and enthusiasm.
5. Be on time and in your seat when class begins.
6. No cell phones or iPods unless it’s break time or unless I ask you to take them out.
7. No mean-spirited comments written or verbal.
8. Push yourself to learn more than you thought you could.
9. No drinking soda or juice or any of the caffeinated drinks.
10. Clean up after yourself.
11. Pick up any trash you see on the floor even if it is not yours.
Housekeeping:
1. Please call me Ms. Jill.
2. You may chew gum and drink water in class. You may also eat in class within reason, but please if do so quietly and respectfully (after I’m done speaking and after bellwork).
Grade Breakdown:
Individual Project 50 points
Group Project 50 points
Children’s Book Project 50 points
Bellwork (10 per semester) 100 points
Participation and Class work 200 points
GoogleDocs/Homework 200 points
Best Work Portfolio 200 points
Final Test* (Learning Stretch) 350 points
*Oral Option
Total Points 1200 points
Expectations / Rubric or How you are Graded:
Individual Project:
1. Due Wednesday June 24, 2009
2. Most Influential Person in Hawaiʻi: Who do you think has been one of the most influential persons in Hawaiʻi? Explain why. Give examples.
3. Engaging presentation, persuasive
4. Poised, confident, well-spoken presentation
5. Solid info
6. Reliable sources
7. Well-researched.
8. Looks professional
9. Turned in all components a long the way.
10. Powerpoint Presentation, iMovie, poster, or other visuals
11. Includes all elements required (a detailed sheet will be given)
Group Project:
1. Due Thursday, June 25, 2009
2. Biggest Problem in Hawaiʻi: What problem do you think is one of the worst problems plaguing Hawaiʻi? Explain why. Give examples.
3. Engaging presentation, persuasive
4. Poised, confident, well-spoken presentation from all members
5. Solid info
6. Reliable sources
7. Well-researched.
8. Looks professional
9. Everyone contributes equally.
10. Defined team roles
11. Powerpoint Presentation, iMovie,, poster or other visuals
12. Includes all elements required (a detailed sheet will be given)
Children’s Book Project (Individual or Pairs):
1. Defined theme
2. Excellent story with a problem and resolution
3. Clear and neatly defined illustrations, which matches the story.
4. Relates to standards.
5. Accurate information.
6. Bindings and cover
7. Includes all elements required (a detailed sheet will be given).
Bellwork:
1. Keep all your belllwork and turn in on the last day of class in a portfolio.
2. Do your daily homework.
3. Cite all of your sources.
Participation and Class work:
1. Engage in class discussions, group projects, and blog posts with accurate information and thoughtful questions and comments.
2. Complete all class work on time with full effort.
3. Use your class work to enrich your projects.
4. Do your daily homework.
GoogleDocs:
1. Read your email daily.
2. Answer every email.
3. Cite your sources accurately.
Best Work Portfolio:
1. Best 3 bellworks
2 Bibliography of sources used for your best project.
3. Best project reflections and rubrics.
4. Print out your 5 best email answers.
5. Outline of 10 things you learned with supporting details.
6. A letter to me about your experiences in this class.
7. First Assessment Test (Test we took on the first day)
8. Final exam (graded)
9. Analysis of what you learned (take it question by question). You will compare your First Assessment Test with your Final exam.
Final Exam:
1. Your final exam will consist of everything we learned in class as it relates to standards.
2. Don’t stress about it. It will simply evaluate how much you learned from the beginning to now.
Supplies: Due Wednesday
1 black pen
1 red pen
2 pencils
1 ½ inch binder
folder paper
beach towel or lawn chair (serious)
library card
1 iPod (preferred, but not essential)
1 paper towel (extra credit)
1 tissue (extra credit)
If you miss class: see yamasawaenglish.blogspot.com for missing work.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Modern Hawaiian History Standards
Benchmark SS.9MHH.1.1
Describe the multiple social, political, and economic causes and effects of change in modern Hawaii
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.1
Explain the political, social, and economic causes of the Overthrow, including the Mahele, Reciprocity Treaty, and the Bayonet Constitution
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.2
Describe the role of the United States government in the Overthrow, including the various United States administrations and Minister John Stevens
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.3
Explain the events and turning points of the Overthrow, beginning with the foreign movement against Kalakaua, Liliuokalani's attempts to change the Bayonet Constitution, and her abdication from the throne
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.4
Explain the political, social, and economic effects of the Overthrow, including U.S. military presence, the Organic Act, the Territorial government, and Statehood
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.5
Describe the political, social and economic effects of the plantation system on life in Hawaii, including ethnic tension, the evolution of Hawaii pidgin English, the school system, and the establishment of labor unions
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.6
Examine and explain features of plantation life in Hawaii in the 20th century, including contract labor and the perquisite system
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.7
Identify events leading to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and describe its effects in Hawaii, such as the role of the U.S. military and anti-Japanese sentiments (including the internment camps and 442nd)
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.9
Analyze significant contemporary issues that influence present day Hawaii, such as the Hawaiian Renaissance, the sovereignty movement, current land issues, and the influx of new immigrant groups
Benchmark SS.9MHH.4.1
Explain how governments acquire, use, and justify power, including how limited governments differ from unlimited ones
Describe the multiple social, political, and economic causes and effects of change in modern Hawaii
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.1
Explain the political, social, and economic causes of the Overthrow, including the Mahele, Reciprocity Treaty, and the Bayonet Constitution
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.2
Describe the role of the United States government in the Overthrow, including the various United States administrations and Minister John Stevens
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.3
Explain the events and turning points of the Overthrow, beginning with the foreign movement against Kalakaua, Liliuokalani's attempts to change the Bayonet Constitution, and her abdication from the throne
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.4
Explain the political, social, and economic effects of the Overthrow, including U.S. military presence, the Organic Act, the Territorial government, and Statehood
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.5
Describe the political, social and economic effects of the plantation system on life in Hawaii, including ethnic tension, the evolution of Hawaii pidgin English, the school system, and the establishment of labor unions
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.6
Examine and explain features of plantation life in Hawaii in the 20th century, including contract labor and the perquisite system
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.7
Identify events leading to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and describe its effects in Hawaii, such as the role of the U.S. military and anti-Japanese sentiments (including the internment camps and 442nd)
Benchmark SS.9MHH.3.9
Analyze significant contemporary issues that influence present day Hawaii, such as the Hawaiian Renaissance, the sovereignty movement, current land issues, and the influx of new immigrant groups
Benchmark SS.9MHH.4.1
Explain how governments acquire, use, and justify power, including how limited governments differ from unlimited ones
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