Tuesday, May 17, 2011

US History Finals Review

US History Students:


Below I am putting a list of websites that could be helpful in reviewing for your final exam.  Use these and let me know if you have any questions.


www.hippocampus.org--This website has excellent video reviews of almost all concepts from our course. Click on "US History" (do not do the "AP" one) and watch as much as you want. Videos are categorized very similar to the titles of the units of our course.


http://regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/topics.cfm?course=USHG
This website includes practice multiple choice and essay questions for all eras of American History.  Be advised that many of these questions are at a very difficult level and some are easier. This will give you a VERY through preparation for the exam.


http://www.sparknotes.com/history/
This website has a review of every period of US History.  It contains summaries as well as short overviews of each period. This only goes up to Vietnam.


http://www.ushistory.org/us/
A highly-recommended online textbook that provides a great review of all parts of US History.


http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/hyper_titles.cfm
This is another GREAT online textbook of American History. Use it to re-read and review for the test. It is keeps the information short, sweet, and to the point.

Government--Review for Final Exam

Government (AP and American) Students:


Below, I am keeping a list of useful review websites and other materials.  Use these to help you with your preparation for final exams:

www.hippocampus.org--This website has excellent video reviews of almost all concepts from our course. Click on "American Government" and watch as much as you want. Videos are categorized very similar to the titles of the units of our course.

http://regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/themes/government/index.htm
This website contains review material and interactive practice questions for many key areas of American Government. Use it!

Here are some AP Style Review Websites.  These are helpful, but a little more advanced.  Please take a look at these!

http://www.citizenu.org
This is an amazing website from Stevenson high school.  PLEASE look at this one!


http://phs.prs.k12.nj.us/ewood/amergov/index.htm

A review website put up by another teacher.

http://www.lanesoccer.org/apgov.html
GREAT ppt reviews of different units.

http://www.apstudynotes.org/us-government/
Study notes for review
 

Monday, May 2, 2011

World History--Final Project


USEFUL POTENTIAL RESOURCES
You MAY use your textbook to get started, but remember it does not count as a source for the project

WEBSITES
http://www.infoplease.com/yearbyyear.html A good general year by year, and decade by decade review of World History, with links to explore more.  A great place to start researching!

http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html A website which has a great record of important events, people, religions, scientists, etc. from all of world history.  The “Events” “History” and “Book Text” links are very useful.  Another great place to begin your research

http://schools.bcsd.com/garza/library/links2/decsg.htm A collection of websites broken down by decade.  Has many sources on both American and World history in each decade.

www.conflicthistory.com A great history of conflicts across the world at any point in World History.  Use this to find out about wars and conflicts happening the in the world during your decades.

http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/chhs/InstructionalTechnology/index_files/Bickley.htm A very through website full of links to others sites about various topics in World History.  Contains information for this project, plus much more.

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.html History told by those who lived through it!  A wonderful collection of primary sources (sources written by those who actually lived through and witnessed world events).
School Database Access
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/wauk33353?db=SUIC –SMdP Student Databases. A GREAT site filled with many research databases.  For home access use the password: wauk_rpa

Print Sources
Though not required, books that are in print are often scholarly sources (remember you need 1 of these), and they often provide much more specific, detailed information than websites

http://www.waukeganpl.org/ --Website of the Waukegan Public Library (a great place to look for print resources)

***Also DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.  Locating and using websites and print sources for research is a VITAL and ESSENTIAL skill for college.  Use this as an opportunity to practice!***

US History: Decades Project

Helpful Resources
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/suic/browseTopics --A great place to start. Click on your decade under "topics".  Then use sources below.  If you need to log in (because you are not at school) use the information below under "school database access."

Websites
--Many, many helpful links for the 50-90s (warning:  Some links may be inactive)

--A GREAT website for all 20th century decades

--A general website covering ALL the decades. Useful for extra/interesting information about your decade

--A GREAT source for websites on the 50s-90s.  A GREAT place to START.

--A good source of pop culture history for all the decades

--The “Shmoop” guides here give a good overview of American history during these periods.

--Website from another history teacher.  Has GREAT links for the project. Explore this!

--Another website with many links to information for the project

School Database Access
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/wauk33353?db=SUIC –SMdP Student Databases. A GREAT site filled with many research databases.  For home access use the password: wauk_rpa

Print Sources
Though not required, books that are in print are often scholarly sources (remember you need 2 of these), and they often provide much more specific, detailed information than websites
http://www.waukeganpl.org/ --Website of the Waukegan Public Library (a great place to look for print resources)
**Also, do your own research. Use search engines, the library, and other sources to find your own information.  One of the goals of this assignment is to practice research skills and learn to be independent in doing research. This is a VITAL college skill**