Mitchell High School
 
Kent Van Overschelde Course Website/HOMEWORK PAGE
2020 SPRING
 

 

Gold
Black
   
Civics
Planning
Gold 3 Civics
Gold 4

SRB
Black 1

Planning
Black 2
US History
Black 3

US Govt
Black 4

Sociology
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 SOCIOLOGY Course


 
BLACK 4
Date   Assignment Name   Due Date   Description
Monday            
1/6   Intro to Course

"Leadership Playbook"
       
Wednesday            
    Socialization

Assignment: Becoming You
       
Friday            
    Norms: Expected Standards of Society        
Tuesday
Jan 21
           
"Who I have become"  Activity

Early Sociologists Projects
Individual Students that have not presented to the class, see Mr. Van Overschelde

Student groups, Complete assigned Early Sociologist Presentations in Class
Jan 23            
Thursday   Early Sociologists Presentations

Test over Sociology Class Notes

NJ SCHOOL

Cell Phones in School
      Students, double check that you have all the notes from class, be prepared to complete Test in Class
             
Monday
Jan 27
  Review Sociology Notes: Review questions answered in class on Thursday

Intro to Survey Projects

SOCIAL NORMS

Missing Projects, presented in Class

       
Wednesday
Jan. 29
  SOCIALIZATION VIDEO


       
Friday
Jan. 31st
  SWIVL TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS

Student Groups will complete work on the Surveys.  Student Groups will analyze the information and create a brief presentation of their surveys.  In presentation of the groups Surveys, students will discuss and critique their surveys.

Each Student Group should complete a 1 page review of their survey, and reflect on the positive and negative aspects of their work. 

-Does the survey reflect a survey that is valid and reliable?

List both positive and negative aspects of their survey


Students will work in the classroom.

Alternative Assignment, will be to start the view of Mr. Rogers: Won't You Be My Neighbor

      Survey Project Completed, Presented, and Reflection




We will watch the the Mr. Roger's "Won't You be our Neighbor"
-Socialization
-Kindness and Caring
-Childhood Development
-Impact of Television on Socialization
Mon
Feb 10
  Do Something Kind Activity

Track 5 days of doing one thing every day that demonstrates Kindness

Mr. Rogers"Won't You Be My Neighbor"
       
Tuesday
Feb 18
  Television and Culture

Discuss Television and Our Culture

Compare 1980's Television
      Activities and Assignments in Class
Thursday
Feb 20
  Complete "1980's"

UN PLUGGED Experiment
      Discussion 1980's/2020

UNPLUGGED
1. Choose a media
2. Set Time alottment to Un Plug
3. Make annual observations
4. Complete Experiment
5. Write 1/2 to 1 Page Evalution
Monday
Feb 20
Assignment:

Students will explore the 3 Theoretical Perspectives of Sociology.  We will use the Celebrity Gossip Circles to answer the questions and differentiate the theories, after assessing the information.
Report on "Un PLUGGED"
Wed
Feb 26
  KINDNESS       Report on Celebrity Gossip Activity
Friday 28   "Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"  Tom Hanks


       
Mar 3   Dramaturgical Theory  Goffman
Notes, Article and Discussion

       
March 5   Thomas Theoreum

"Bullied" video and activity in class
       
March 9th   Bullying Activity in Class
Complete "Bullied"

Assign:  Read  Social Stratification pg. 186-206
       
March 11   Social Stratification Less 1
      Introduction to terms and lessons

Reading assignment, allowing students to be introduced to new terms and concepts, in preparation for the lessons in class.
March 13th   "Poor Kids" video        
    END OF 3rd QUARTER        
Monday

March 16th

Elearning

  ARTICLE

Review the Article to explore the principles that surround our current situation related to the prevention of spreading the CoronaVirus

Write down questions and thoughts, keep with your Journal. 
      You can email Mr. Van Overschelde

You can send assignments and information to Mr. Van Overschelde by emailing

kent.vanoverschelde@k12.sd.us

cell phone: 770-7264
    Article 2

Review the Article to explore more purpose and to understand the importance of social isolation.

I encourage all students to write about your thoughts and experiences during this critical and  historical times in our Country. 

Write a Journal: Write a  1/2 page each day that we are away from school.
      Students do not forget that the School District is serving meals ( breakfast and lunch ) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week.
Wednesday
March 18th
 
Helpful Article and Information

Link to Fred Rogers Institute

Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus


Interesting Article related to the Corona Virus from the Pierre Newspaper

Click Here
       
ELEARNING
  FRONT LINE RESOURCES       Students can explore FRONTLINE PBS, for amazing news and information





   

MHS Students,

 

I trust that you are all doing well.  To engage in ELearning opportunities, please use the following resources. 

If you have questions or comments, or need anything, please contact me:

Email:  kent.vanoverschelde@k12.sd.us

Cell phone:  605-770-7264

Twitter: @kernelfootball

Homework page: https://kv021.k12.sd.us

 

Mitchell High School:  Google Classroom Codes:  Log into Google Classroom

Black 2 US History:           j3edwcr

Black 3: Sociology   hgdbiqt

Black 4: US Government       2n6k5ay

Gold 2: US Government         qi47e4l

Gold 3: US Government         66n5w2q

 

“The Leadership Playbook”     n66xckd

       

 

 

 


Black 3
US GOVERNMENT
kent.vanoverschelde@k12.sd.us

Date   Assignment Name   Due Date   Description
Date   Assignment Name   Due Date   Description
M/T
Jan   Introduction to Course
US Constitution Review 1
       
             
Jan   Introduction to Government

Interactive Constitution
       
             
Jan. 21/22   Videos

Making a Constitution

Creating a Constitution


NBC NEWS History of Impeachment

Opposing View Points of Impeachment of the POTUS
  Declaration of Independence

Why the Declaration of Independence is still Relevant.
   
             
Jan. 23/24   Declaration of Independence
John Locke's influence
Articles of Confederation
The US Constitution
  REVIEW ACTIVTY    
             
Jan 27/28   Political Ideology Quiz

www.studentnewsdaily.com

Assignment: One page Declaration Paper
  Students must declare their political ideology and support with 2 issues.    
             
Jan 31  
SWIVL TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE


Students should work to complete Ch. 17 Guided notes, Pg. 507 in US GOVERNMENT TEXT

Complete Declaration Papers

Students will complete Research Project related to the Current Impeachment Trial in the US Senate

IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES NY TIMES

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

US SENATE
      Students will complete work on Political Parties and Ideologies.

Students will complete questions through research on the Current Events of the Impeachment Trial in the US Senate. Work to further understanding.

             
Feb 3   list of Democratic Candidates

Caucus Activities


POLITIX
  Iowa Caucus

Activity


   
             
Feb. 10th   Constitution USA  "A MORE PERFECT UNION"
 :FEDERALISM

       
             
Tuesday
Feb. 18
  Complete Political Parties Activities in Class       Appreciate work and Support of SDNG Activities
             
Thursday
Feb 20
Ch 7 Legislative Branch
How a Bill Becomes a Law


BILL TEMPLATE Mock Congress

Start to develop ideas: Mock Congress
             
Monday
Feb 24
"Words We Live By"  Linda Monk
Article I
pg. 20-40
             
Wednesday
Feb 26
  Legislative Branch: Lesson
By the Numbers
       
             
Friday
Feb 28
  "Constitution USA: Built to Last"   Video and Activities

   
             
March 2   1040EZ activity

Mock Congress Activity
-create bills
-Committee discussions
      Complete and print out bill to submit to the Committee

Assignment:
1. Write Bill
2. Present to Committee
3. Participate in Committee
             
March 4   Mock Congress        
March 6   Legislative Branch       Students complete:

Bill 20 pts
Participation 20 pts
Reflection  20 pts
March 9th   Complete Mock Congress

Legislative Branch Notes
       
March 11th   Legislative Branch Notes/Lessons   Ethics
Earmarks
Lobbyists
  "The Words We Live By"
Linda Monk
Article I
March 13th   Legislative Branch Test   Complete Test in Class   Notes/
Monday

March 16th
March 17th
March 18th
  Monday

March 16th

Elearning

  ARTICLE

Review the Article to explore the principles that surround our current situation related to the prevention of spreading the CoronaVirus


Article 2

Review the Article in explanation and purpose of Social Isolation Plan
  Students can review the information and send questions and thoughts to Mr. Van Overschelde

kent.vanoverschelde@k12.sd.us
ELEARNING   www.icivics.org

WIN THE WHITEHOUSE

Executive Command

Do I Have a Right
  Review the Civics Games on the Website

Helpful series of Games and Activities to simulate and develop more understanding of the Executive Branch of government, and practice during this Election year. GIVE THEM A TRY!

   
    ARTICLE 2

  Students should explore and research information related to acts and emergency planning locally, in the State of SD, and Federal Leadership.

Explore, and record thoughts in the form of a journal.

1/3 to 1/2 page entries, to write down information and action from the Government entities.

Students should inform themselves to assist in guiding and assisting peers through these challenging experiences.

Bring questions and thoughts to Adult Role Models, that can help clarify.

Working together, and helping each other be informed, will help serve our community through this uncertain, but hopeful period.
  EXECUTIVE BRANCH WEBSITE
    Article 3  Corona Virus By the Numbers        
ELEARNING
March 18th
  EXECUTIVE BRANCH

       
   

MHS Students,

 

I trust that you are all doing well.  To engage in ELearning opportunities, please use the following resources. 

If you have questions or comments, or need anything, please contact me:

Email:  kent.vanoverschelde@k12.sd.us

Cell phone:  605-770-7264

Twitter: @kernelfootball

Homework page: https://kv021.k12.sd.us

 

Mitchell High School:  Google Classroom Codes:  Log into Google Classroom

Black 2 US History:           j3edwcr

Black 3: Sociology   hgdbiqt

Black 4: US Government       2n6k5ay

Gold 2: US Government         qi47e4l

Gold 3: US Government         66n5w2q

 

“The Leadership Playbook”     n66xckd

       
             

US HISTORY (B) 
Date   Assignment Name   Due Date   Description
Date   Assignment   Due Date   Description
             
Date   Assignment Name   Due Date   Description
Monday            
Jan 6   1920's
Exploration Lesson
       
Wed            
Jan 8   Mr. Beat 1920's

Crash Course 1920's
      Students will complete Ch. 16 Guided Notes
             
Jan 16   US HISTORY: Great Depresssion

Ella Fitzgerald- "Blue Skies"
Causes of the Great Depression

Stock Market Crash Video

Stock Market Crash Video 1

Al Jolson- "Brother, Can You Spare Me a Dime"


      The class will use these video's to gain perspective and understanding of the Great Depression

             
Jan 21   "Cinderella Man"  Complete in class

Completion of  GREAT DEPRESSION Discussion Notes in class

Primary Source: American Business Cycle: Causes of the Great Depression
       
             
Jan 27   Great Depression and New Deal Notes, Quick Notes

Complete Ch. 18 Guided notes

NEW DEAL PERIODIC TABLE

Students will need to have Adobe Flash turned on to look at New Deal Periodic Table
      Assigned Reading: CITY LIFE DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION
             
Jan 29th   Ch. 19th, The Great Depression

DUST BOWL
      Students should watch the video of the dustbowl. 

Complete Ch. 18 Quiz


Begin Ch. 19 Guided Notes (teacher has a key)
             
Jan 31st SWIVL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLASS CLICK HERE


Biography of Herbert Hoover


Bonus Army Footage

Biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt

FDR & NEW DEAL PERIODIC TABLE
(Use handout if website wont work)

Government advertisement of New Deal Programs

Examples of FDR's Fireside Chats


This lesson will contrast the popular revolt and pessimism against President Hoover with the relative optimism that greeted Franklin Roosevelt, especially as seen through Roosevelt’s massive New Deal agenda.
             
Feb 4   FIRESIDE CHATS: FDR's CONFIDENCE        
             
Feb. 10
MON
  Ch. 19 Quiz Review
Great Depression Video Notes Activity:  Turn it In

Causes of WW II

PEARL HARBOR, Dec. 7th 1941
       
             
Feb 18th   Completion of Pearl Harbor, Introduce Doolittle Raid

Ch. 20 Guided Notes
Pacific and Europe Maps

Review of Causes of WW II
       
             
Feb 20th   Ch 20 WW II CAUSES REVIEW

CH. 20 Less 1 & 2 QUIZ (TAKE HOME)
       
             
Monday
Feb 24
  Holo Caust
Ch. 20 Less 3
       
             
Wed
Feb 26
  Ch. 21 Less 1-2  WW II        
             
Friday
Feb 28
  "Schindler's List"        
March 3   Complete "Schindler's List"        
March 5   Ch. 21  WW II, notes and quiz activity in class        
March 9   Ch. 21 Guided Notes
Ch. 21 Quiz Assigned
      Hand in Schindler's List Notes
March 11   Ch. 21 Lessons

Events that ended WW II
D-Day
Dropping the Atomic Bomb
      Correct Ch. 21 Quiz
40 pts
March 13th   Ch. 20-21 Test   "WW II"        
    End of 3rd Quarter        
Monday

March 16th

Elearning

  ARTICLE

Review the Article to explore the principles that surround our current situation related to the prevention of spreading the CoronaVirus
      STUDENTS: WE ENCOURAGE THAT YOU RECORD QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS, and IDEAS in the FORM OF A JOURNAL. RECORD YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIE, CHALLENGES, and DAILY SUCCESS.  VERY MUCH A HISTORICAL PERIOD RELATED TO GOVERNMENTAL ACTION and COMMUNITY SACRIFICE. 
Monday

March 16th-17th-18th

  The Cold War

CLICK HERE

The website is for you to review import events related to the Cold War

Crash Course Cold War


Important Events for our Classroom Study

Potsdam Conference
Marshal Plan
1950's Bomb Shelters
Korean War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Sputnik
      READ

The Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union lasted for decades and resulted in anti-communist suspicions and international incidents that led the two superpowers to the brink of nuclear disaster.


Watch the videos related to each of the topics related to the Cold War.
ELEARNING

POST WW 2
  ACTIVITY USEL1  click here, read and watch "Post WW II"

ACTIVITY USEL 2 click here, read and watch "COLD WAR"

ACTIVITY US EL3 click here
read and watch, "KOREAN WAR"

ACTIVITY US EL 4 click here   A STRUGGLE FOR HEARTS AND MINDS

ACTIVITY US EL 5 click here SPACE RACE

ACTIVITY US EL 6 click here LEVITTOWN
      ELEARNING RESOURCES

Perspectives of History

MHS Students,

 

I trust that you are all doing well.  To engage in ELearning opportunities, please use the following resources. 

If you have questions or comments, or need anything, please contact me:

Email:  kent.vanoverschelde@k12.sd.us

Cell phone:  605-770-7264

Twitter: @kernelfootball

Homework page: https://kv021.k12.sd.us

 

Mitchell High School:  Google Classroom Codes:  Log into Google Classroom

Black 2 US History:           j3edwcr

Black 3: Sociology   hgdbiqt

Black 4: US Government       2n6k5ay

Gold 2: US Government         qi47e4l

Gold 3: US Government         66n5w2q

 

“The Leadership Playbook”     n66xckd

CIVICS COURSE
VANOVERSCHELDE
Date   Assignment Name   Due Date   Description
Date   Assignment   Due Date   Description
             
             
Monday

March 16th

Elearning

  ARTICLE

Review the Article to explore the principles that surround our current situation related to the prevention of spreading the CoronaVirus
 
   

Helpful Link to help explain the CoronaVirus to Children
click here

       
   

MHS Students,

 

I trust that you are all doing well.  To engage in ELearning opportunities, please use the following resources. 

If you have questions or comments, or need anything, please contact me:

Email:  kent.vanoverschelde@k12.sd.us

Cell phone:  605-770-7264

Twitter: @kernelfootball

Homework page: https://kv021.k12.sd.us

 

Mitchell High School:  Google Classroom Codes:  Log into Google Classroom

Black 2 US History:           j3edwcr

Black 3: Sociology   hgdbiqt

Black 4: US Government       2n6k5ay

Gold 2: US Government         qi47e4l

Gold 3: US Government         66n5w2q

 

“The Leadership Playbook”     n66xckd

       
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
 
             
             

 

 

 
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