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End of Year Stuff

The official BIG history project instructions and rubric.Notebook Check on the day of your final
  • 20s vs 50s chart
  • 50s notes
  • MLK vs Malcolm X DBQ Activity OR Segregation Graphic Organizer
  • Civil Rights Timeline
  • 60s and 70s Presidents Chart
Final Exam Review Guide - If you have questions about any of the answers, stop by and ask for help. Here are some review answers to help you out.

US History 2012-2013 - Choices, Choices, Choices

Reading/Textbook Differences
  • AP Homework readings are about 7,000-7,500 words per Week
  • ACC Homework readings are about 12,000-15,000 words per Week
Homework Differences
  • AP Homework will consist of completing Cornell notes over reading
  • ACC Homework will consist of answering study guide questions (to prepare for ACC test)
Testing Differences
  • AP Tests will be held in class and will have 40-50 questions; Can complete test corrections for half credit back (up to a 98) or can retest for a 75
  • ACC Tests will be taken at an ACC Testing Center and will have 30 questions; can retest for a 70
Other Differences
  • ACC requires a research paper at the end of the semester for an A grade
  • ACC requires a book report at the end of the semester for a B grade if you didn't receive at least an 80 on each test

2010-2013 School Year

Welcome Juniors and parents. Summer is a great time to relax and recharge, but hopefully there will be a small amount of time available to plan and prepare for the fall. Here are some tips to ensure you're ready to go in August.
Summer Jumpstart:  Students are encouraged to complete an  optional "summer assignment" in order to get a jumpstart on history content that will be encountered the first weeks of school. This assignment consists of reading the first week of readings for Era 1 and completing the Cornell Notes. By having this assignment completed early, students will start off a week ahead of the schedule and will, hopefully, feel less stressed and overwhelmed with their junior year. Continuing to read a week ahead of schedule will also give some wiggle room in case you are absent one day or have outside commitments that prevent you from reading one night.
2012-2013 Syllabus: Check out the syllabus (coming soon) and buy your school supplies early.     
Get Organized: A good planner is also recommended because junior year is very intense and success will depend on being well organized. Weekly planners are easily available at both office supply stores, Target, or even online. Purchase one you like because you'll be using it daily :-)

Back to School Night on Wednesday

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I hope to see all parents at Austin High School's "Back to School" night on Wednesday. For those you can't attend, I've embedded the Parent Presentation below or you can download it and view it later.

5 Historical Misconceptions Debunked
Couldn't resist posting this interesting link about how society gets history wrong from "Open Culture." If you found this video interesting, check out the additional Ten Misconceptions from "How Stuff Works."

To Wikipedia or Not to Wikipedia...that is the question!

Interesting articles on Wikipedia's place in education.
Remember, everything on the Internet was put there by a specific person and you, as a scholar, must decide the reliability of any source you read. This is the same as when you read a primary or secondary print source.

Fall Newsletter

Our APUSH November Newsletter is now online. Check out the new photos in the Photo Gallery under "Frontier Days." Or download a pdf copy of the Newsletter.

American Studies Paper Due

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The argumentative paper is due November 15th (A Day) or November 16th (B Day). Here is the Instruction Page.
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Dress as a Cowboy or Farmer Day

Put on your cowboy boots and cowboy hat OR overalls for class on November 4th (A Day) or November 7th (B Day) to help you get in the mood as we explore the settlement of the West.

9/24 - Our Class on TV

Guess all of Austin now knows how to take a test in Ms. Whipple's class!
  • If we'd known in advance I would definitely have worn something more attractive and fixed my hair beforehand. 
  • Not to mention we could have done something more interesting than testing.
  • And they didn't even film our mannequin :-(
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Always check for accuracy because HOT TOPICS can be filled with false claims.
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Out of the mouth of politicians and pundits can fall golden, or not so golden, nuggets of knowledge. Check out the facts at Truth-o-Meter.

SugarSync

This is a website that allows you to store your files in the "cloud." Click my link and you'll get additional space to store your files. Also has an "app" for iphone or ipod touch so you can access your files over wifi or your cellphone data plan.
Whipple's SugarSync Link