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Vacation Location: Denmark

You say you are obsessed with Denmark? Well, why don't you vacation there? You say you are worried your parents will say no? I say, make them say yes! 

Watch the videos below and check out the websites underneath. Collect information that will convince your parents to take you on vacation to Denmark. Maybe if your presentation is good enough they may even decide to move!

Wikitravel Denmark

Wikipedia Denmark

Denmark's Official Website

Visit Denmark

Lonely Planet Denmark

Requirements for this assignment:

1. Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
2. Embed at least one video
3. Add pictures to at least 10 slides
4. Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information
5. Include information that you think will make your parents want to go!
6. Present your slides in class. 
7. Due Monday, February 17.

How to make a Google Presentation Playlist

EQ:

• What makes Denmark a place worth visiting?

Engage:

• Rick Steves European Travel Skills I (24:00)

Explore:

• Geography Now! Denmark (9:27)
• Rick Steves Denmark Beyond Copenhagen (24:56)
• Rick Steves Copenhagen (24:56)
• Visit Denmark: What You Should Know Before Visiting Denmark (9:28)
• Wikitraveler
• Wikipedia
• Denmark.dk
• VisitDenmark.com
• LonelyPlanet

Explain:

• What places would you like to visit in Denmark?

Evaluate:

• Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
• Embed at least one video
• Add pictures to at least 10 slides
• Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information

The Age of Jefferson: Judicial Review and the Louisiana Purchase

EQ:

• To what extent did Jefferson's actions as President reflect his principles?

Engage:

• Elbow Room (4:09)

Explore:

• Marbury vs Madison and Judicial Review
• Crash Course History Judicial Review (8:01)
• Eyes on the West
• Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution Hip Hughes (4:39)
• Closing the Deal
• The Roots of Exploration
• The Journey West

Explain:

• What led to Marbury vs Madison and why was it important?
• How did trouble with Napoleon lead to a land deal?
• How did the Louisiana purchase become official?
• How did the Louis and Clarke expedition begin?

Evaluate:

• Answer Explain questions

Hamilton vs Jefferson

EQ:

• How did the nation's early problems reveal different philosophies about government?

Engage: 

• Crash Course History: Where US Politics Came From(13:56)

Explore:

• The First US Political Parties
• Differing Views About Democracy
• Dealing With Debt
• Hamilton and Jefferson Debate the First Bank (10:14)
• The Business of America
• The Market Revolution (4:05) 
• The National Bank
• France vs Britain
• US Neutrality Violated
• John Adams Takes Office

Explain:

• Why did the first political parties form?
• How democratic was the new government?
• How did Hamilton deal with the nation's debt problem?
• What other economic measures did Hamilton offer?
• How did the national bank become a source of debate?
• How did political differences affect foreign policy?
• Why did the United States and Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty?
• How did party disagreements continue during the Adams presidency?

Evaluate:

• Assessment
• Answers

Human Environment Interactions in Europe Part 2

EQ:

• How have environmental resources and limitations shaped European life?

Engage:

• Rick Steves Naples and Pompeii (25:00)

Explore:

• Changes and Growth in Europe
• The Effects of Human Interaction
• Harmful Effects
• Resource Depletion vs Sustainability video (1:06) 
• Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl video (3:17)
• Damming the River video (5:14) 
• Controlling and Reducing Pollution video (4:15) 
• People, Pollution, Acid Precipitation
• Acid Rain Video (1:45)

Explain:

• How are the Europeans using natural resources to meet their needs?
• How have Europeans modified their environment to meet their needs?
• How have limited resources affected life in Europe?
• What has been the impact of population growth and development on Europe's environment?
• How have human activities harmed the environment?
• How has high population density affected environmental conditions in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves Questionnaire
• 
  

Washington's Presidency

EQ:

• In what ways did Washington's presidency influence the future of the US political system?

Engage:

• George Washington's Dentures (2:06)

Explore:

• Washington Sets Some Firsts
• A New Nation, Conceived in Debt
• Playing Politics
• Crash Course History Political Parties (9:22) 
• Washington Bids Farewell

Explain:

• What precedents did Washington set as POTUS?
• How did the US deal with its debt problem after the Revolution?
• How did political parties emerge?
• What advice did Washington give us when he left office?

Evaluate:

• Assessment
• Answers

Human Environment Interactions in Europe Part 1

EQ:

• How have environmental resources and limitations shaped European life?

Engage:

• Venice A City that is Married to the Sea
• Rick Steves Venice and Its Lagoons (24:57)

Explore:

• Using Europe's Natural Features
• Changing the Environment
• Land Sinking video (3:18)

Explain:

• How are the Europeans using natural resources to meet their needs?
• How have Europeans modified their environment to meet their needs?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves Questionnaire
• 
  

Bill of Rights

  EQ:

• How does the Bill of Rights help the government balance the rights and order in the US political system?

Engage:  

• The Rights of the People
• Liberty vs. Security w/ worksheet
• Griot B Bill o' Rights (5:15)

Explore:

• Rights Before the Revolution
• Protecting the People
• Personal Liberty
• Rights of the Accused
• Limited Government

Explain:

• Why were Americans fearful of a strong central government?
• How did the Bill of Rights calm people's fears about a strong central government?
• How does the Bill of Rights protect personal freedom?
• How does the Bill of Rights protect against abuse of the justice system
• How does the Bill of Rights limit the power of the central government?

Evaluate:

• Assessment

Extend:

Film Study: An American in Paris

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An American in Paris (1951) is a musical that was inspired by the composition An American in Paris by George Gershwin. It is directed by Vincente Minnelli and was written by Alan Jay Lerner. The music, of course, is Gershwin's with his brother Ira supplying the lyrics. Some additional music is by the music director Saul Chaplin.

The movie stars Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Nina Foch and Georges Guetary. It was a winner of 9 Academy Awards and is listed as number 8 on the AFI's Greatest American Musicals list.   

Biomes and Population Density of Europe

EQ:

• How are the ecosystems Europe affected by the physical landforms?
• How does the physical landforms of Europe influence population density?

Engage:

• Rick Steves  Alps of Austria and Italy (25:29) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Explore:

• Vegetation and Biomes of Europe
• Population Density of Europe

Explain:

• What landforms affect the biomes in Europe?
• How is population density influenced by landforms?
• How is the population density influenced by climate?

Evaluate:

• Class discussion