Homework for Tuesday, May 31

Homework for tonight


Water conservation is something that is very important to us, not only to Californians but to all Americans!

What can we as Californians do to conserve water?

You may know of some things that can be done------or, you may do some quick research online or anywhere else to find some water conservation tips!!!

Due tomorrow!

Extra Credit Opportunities over Memorial Weekend

1. Write a research paper about Norman Mineta, our current Secretary of Transportation and for whom San Jose International Airport is named. Your paper should be at least 2 pages in length, either computer generated or neatly written in ink. Mr. Mineta is a former internee at Manzanar. Your paper should include some biographical information about Mr. Mineta---where he was born, what his childhood was like, and anything else you can find about his growing up. Then, include Mr. Mineta's accomplishments in life: what positions has he held and what impact has he made. Please do not cut and paste. This must be written in your own words and you must include a bibliography so I know where you got your information.

2. Write a research paper about either of California's two former Japanese internment camps, Manzanar or Tule Lake. Include any information you can find about the camp: when it was opened, how many internees it held, what activities did the internees do there, schooling, jobs, violence or disturbances, and anything else you can find. You may include some primary source material if you wish (quotes or information from former internees that you find during your research). Again, no cutting and pasting. This must be written in your own words, computer generated or neatly written in ink. The length should be at least 2 pages.

3. Do some research about Kaiser's shipyards in California during World War II. How many shipyards did he have? How many workers did Kaiser employ? What types of ships did he build at the shipyards? How many ships were built? Any interesting information or accomplishments? Again, do some general research and include any information about Kaiser's shipyards that you can find. No cutting and pasting, must be written in your own words. Computer-generated or written neatly in ink.

4. Do some research about California aircraft companies that built aircraft during World War II. Some of these companies include Lockheed, Douglas, Consolidated Vultee, North American, Hughes, and Northrup. Find out where these aircraft companies were located, what types of planes did they build for the war effort, how many planes, how many workers were employed, and anything else that you can find during your research that's interesting. Again, no cutting and pasting. Please write the paper neatly in ink or computer-generate it. Length should be at least two pages.

5. Do some research about the effort of women in California during World War II. This was a time when many women went to work for the first time in their lives and were represented by the icon "Rosie the Riveter." What types of jobs did women do? Where did they work in California during the war years? Found out how many women were employed at aircraft or shipyard factories during the war years and what jobs did they do there. Again, anything interesting you could find on this topic would be nice. No cutting and pasting; write the paper neatly or computer-generate it.

Test set for Friday, May 27

Students will be given a test on Friday, May 27. Students need to study/review the following:

1. Notes taken from Powerpoint titled "Great Depression"...these were some basics about the Great Depression...why did it occur, who did it affect, etc...

2. Notes taken---"Positives about the Great Depression"...these were very brief and centered on three positive occurences during the Great Depression in California---the 1932 summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the building of Coit Tower in San Francisco, and the building/completion of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River.

3. The questions answered from the reading about John Steinbeck, famous California-born author and Pulitzer Prize winner.

4. Notes taken during the video about the making of the Golden Gate Bridge, a technological wonder of it's time! Nobody thought it could be done!

5. Notes taken from Powerpoint titled "Executive Order 9066, Japanese Internment"...these notes centered on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's decision to sign Executive Order 9066, thus authorizing the removal and internment of all Japanese living on the west coast of the United States. This applied to both "Issei" and "Nisei," and meant that many Japanese would spend the next several years behind barbed-wire fences it remotely located internment camps.

6. Notes taken from overhead titled "Korematsu and Compensation." These notes centered on Fred Korematsu, a U.S. born Japanese civilian who refused to leave the designated military area and was subsequently arrested, charged, and sent to an internment camp. Fred appealed the decison but lost, but there was some positive to this. Also, compensation to each living former internee in 1988 was a formal apology and a $20,000 payment from the U.S. Government, approved by Congress.

7. Questions copied and answered using the textbook. These were the 12 quesions titled "Wartime and Peacetime" which centered on California's population increase during the war years and California's conversion from a peace-to-wartime economy.

Students may see me during brunch or lunch if there are any questions!

Good luck!

Quiz set for Friday, May 20

Quiz on Friday, May 20...

What to study:

1. Powerpoint notes from Japanese Internment, Executive Order 9066

2. Notes taken in class: Korematsu and Compensation

Homework for Monday, May 16

Once Japanese internees arrived at the internment camp, many were often asked a number of questions concerning their loyalty to the United States. Officials were trying to determine if there were any Japanese whose loyalty to the United States could be suspect.


Instructions: Imagine that you are a member of the United States Government during the time the Japanese were interned in camps. It was your responsibility to compile a list of questions that would be asked to all internees over the age of 17.

Think of at least 5 questions that you feel would have been effective in determining whether or not Japanese internees were loyal to the United States. You may write more than 5 if you wish, but the minimum is 5.

Due tomorrow!

Another Extra Credit Opportunity

This extra credit assignment is a wonderful opportunity for you to see a real, fully functional World War II bomber.

Beginning Wednesday, May 18 and continuing through Sunday, May 22, two fully functional World War II heavy bomber airplanes will be at the Moffett Naval Air Station in Mountain View for viewing. You get to see the planes up close, which means you are permitted to actually walk on the airplanes and see them just as they were when they were flying bombing missions during World War II. The planes only come to California once per year, so don't miss this opportunity! You will get to see a B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-24 Liberator. The planes are really cool! I have been to see them the last 3 times they have been here. There are not many WWII planes left to see.

You don't need a reservation--just show up! The cost is $4 for a child or student---bring your photo ID card from Lincoln. Moffett Naval Air Station is located in Mountain View off of Highway 101. You can't miss it! The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, May 18---3:00PM to 5:30PM
Thursday, May 19---9:00AM to 5:30PM
Friday, May 20---9:00AM to 5:30PM
Saturday, May 21---9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sunday, May 22---9:00AM to 5:30PM

If you decide to go, what I would like from you is to write a brief report about the planes you have seen. You can include some specifications about the planes, their use, missions flown, and any other details you will find out when you go. Also, please include descriptions of the planes---what do they look like, what do you think is coolest about them, anything interesting about them, unusual markings or writings, etc..

Bring your family! It really is an interesting opportunity. Plan to be there about one hour, maybe 90 minutes, depending on how many people may be there.

Extra Credit opportunity-Alcatraz

You may earn extra credit points by writing a report about Alcatraz Federal Penitentary. Your report should be typed, computer generated, or written neatly. It should be at least two pages in length. This report must be written in your own words! If I suspect or confirm that you have merely cut and pasted information I will terminate reading your report and will not count it toward extra credit. Additionally, you must list your sources at the end of your report (book, website, etc...). Your report should include, but is not limited to:

Years Alcatraz was in operation
Reasons why Alcatraz was chosen a Federal Prison
Famous inmates and reasons for their incarceration
Rules, regulations, and punishments enforced at Alcatraz
Wardens and their reputations at Alcatraz
Escape attempts at Alcatraz and the results of those attempts
Any other interesting information you may find in your research
Your report may include pictures, diagrams, or any other supplemental information

Please see me if you have any questions

I will accept this extra credit opportunity until Monday, June 13

Quiz set for Friday, May 13

There will be a quiz on Friday, May 13. Please study/review the following:

1. The four questions about John Steinbeck

2. The notes taken during the Golden Gate Bridge video

Good Luck!

Homework for Tuesday, May 10

The Golden Gate Bridge was considered the "framework of the future." In other works, it set the tone for future technological endeavors. Why?

Homework for Monday, May 9

Homework for tonight:

Conduct an interview with John Steinbeck (obviously a fake interview). Put together at least 6 questions based on your knowledge of Steinbeck (the questions you answered in class today). Pretend that you are a newspaper report and have scheduled an interview with Steinbeck. Your assignment is to write the questions and his answers just as if you had interviewed him! Have fun!

Sample:

Mr. Adragna: So, Mr. Steinbeck, you were born in California. Salinas, in fact. What do you remember most about growing up?

Mr. Steinbeck: Well, my mother was a teacher and she always pushed me to read. I read a lot of books; I just loved to read just about anything, and I loved to write, too.

In-class writing assignment set for Wednesday 5/4

Students on Wednesday, May 4, will be writing a paragraph during class. Students will be graded on this paragraph in the areas of content and format. Students have written practice paragraphs over the last several days. The content will focus on our recent studies of Southern California in the early 1900's, including the growth of Hollywood, agriculture, the population boom, and the discovery of oil.

Homework for Monday, May 2

Homework for tonight:

Students need to rewrite their paragraphs that they have been working on in class from today and last week!

These paragraphs must be submitted tomorrow, at the beginning of class!