Thursday - Thursday
We are working on the online DVSSA (Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment, viewing Riding the Rails (a documentary about kids during the Depression, practicing our map skills, experiencing Field Day, Water Day, and other end-of-the-year activities.
Homework
None
Wednesday
We watched a documentary on the Civilian Conservation Corps.Homework
None
Tuesday
We continued with the presentations.
Homework
None
Monday
Students began presenting their 1930's presentations.
Homework
None
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Week of May 9
Monday - Friday
Blogger has been having technical issues all week and I have not been able to post.
This week students continued work on their 1930s presentations, which were due to me by email before class on Friday.
We began taking the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment (online). Not for a grade.
On Friday I collected the Stock Market Challenge sheets.
Homework
None over the weekend
Blogger has been having technical issues all week and I have not been able to post.
This week students continued work on their 1930s presentations, which were due to me by email before class on Friday.
We began taking the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment (online). Not for a grade.
On Friday I collected the Stock Market Challenge sheets.
Homework
None over the weekend
Monday, May 2, 2011
Week of May 2
Friday
Early Release - special schedule
No class
Thursday
We had time in the lab to conduct research and work on our 1930's PowerPoint/Prezis.
Homework
None - project due May 13 (by email to me).
Wednesday
Students watched and took notes on the American Experience documentary Surviving the Dustbowl for use in their projects.
Homework
None
Tuesday
7th grade field trip
No class
Monday
Students completed a mid-point reflection on the Stock Market Challenge and turned it in. They then continued with researching the 1930s.
Homework
None
Early Release - special schedule
No class
Thursday
We had time in the lab to conduct research and work on our 1930's PowerPoint/Prezis.
Homework
None - project due May 13 (by email to me).
Wednesday
Students watched and took notes on the American Experience documentary Surviving the Dustbowl for use in their projects.
Homework
None
Tuesday
7th grade field trip
No class
Monday
Students completed a mid-point reflection on the Stock Market Challenge and turned it in. They then continued with researching the 1930s.
Homework
None
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Week of April 25
Friday
I checked the Stock Market Tracking Sheets.
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S4 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product (PowerPoint or Prezi).
Homework
textbook p. 749, #3 a, b, and c - in complete sentences
Thursday
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S3 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product.
Homework
textbook p. 743, #4 - in complete sentences
Wednesday
Students finished w/s 32-33 and turned it in.
We began the 1930s project (guidelines and rubric are posted above).
Homework
None
We will have about 6 days in the lab to work on the project. Adjust your time accordingly.
Tuesday
Geography work - students used the Internet to complete w/s 32-33 - City Spirit.
Homework
None - we will have some time to finish the w/s tomorrow.
Monday
We read and discussed Chapter 26 S 2 - Roosevelt and the New Deal.
Students then worked on an in-class assignment: textbook p. 738 #2, which I collected at the end of the period.
Homework
txtbk. p. 738, #4 - in complete sentences
I checked the Stock Market Tracking Sheets.
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S4 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product (PowerPoint or Prezi).
Homework
textbook p. 749, #3 a, b, and c - in complete sentences
Thursday
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S3 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product.
Homework
textbook p. 743, #4 - in complete sentences
Wednesday
Students finished w/s 32-33 and turned it in.
We began the 1930s project (guidelines and rubric are posted above).
Homework
None
We will have about 6 days in the lab to work on the project. Adjust your time accordingly.
Tuesday
Geography work - students used the Internet to complete w/s 32-33 - City Spirit.
Homework
None - we will have some time to finish the w/s tomorrow.
Monday
We read and discussed Chapter 26 S 2 - Roosevelt and the New Deal.
Students then worked on an in-class assignment: textbook p. 738 #2, which I collected at the end of the period.
Homework
txtbk. p. 738, #4 - in complete sentences
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Week of April 18
Friday
Spring Break Day - No School
Thursday
Students continued with their Prezis and sent me the link.
Remember, first name and last initial only. You don't have to resent - it will update automatically.
I checked the stocks tracking sheet.
Homework
If you were absent, you'll need to have read Ch26 S1 and finished the Prezi by Monday. Remember to send me the link!!
Wednesday
Students continued with their Prezis. They also had time to check on their stocks.
Homework
We will have time in class tomorrow to finalize the Prezis. The link is due to me by end of class.
Remember to track your stocks!!
Tuesday
We read and discussed Ch26 S1: Hoover and the Crash.
In groups of two, students were to create a Prezi to answer txtbk. p. 733, #1. At least one image needs to be included, and the definitions should be in their own words. Use the textbook, not Google.
Homework
We will have time in class tomorrow and Thursday to work on the Prezi. The link is due to me by end of class on Thursday.
Remember to check your stocks this week. I will be looking at your tracking sheets on Wednesday or Thursday.
Monday
We continued with our 1920 presentations.
Homework
Create a Prezi account (for Tuesday's class work) and see what you can do with the program.
Spring Break Day - No School
Thursday
Students continued with their Prezis and sent me the link.
Remember, first name and last initial only. You don't have to resent - it will update automatically.
I checked the stocks tracking sheet.
Homework
If you were absent, you'll need to have read Ch26 S1 and finished the Prezi by Monday. Remember to send me the link!!
Wednesday
Students continued with their Prezis. They also had time to check on their stocks.
Homework
We will have time in class tomorrow to finalize the Prezis. The link is due to me by end of class.
Remember to track your stocks!!
Tuesday
We read and discussed Ch26 S1: Hoover and the Crash.
In groups of two, students were to create a Prezi to answer txtbk. p. 733, #1. At least one image needs to be included, and the definitions should be in their own words. Use the textbook, not Google.
Homework
We will have time in class tomorrow and Thursday to work on the Prezi. The link is due to me by end of class on Thursday.
Remember to check your stocks this week. I will be looking at your tracking sheets on Wednesday or Thursday.
Monday
We continued with our 1920 presentations.
Homework
Create a Prezi account (for Tuesday's class work) and see what you can do with the program.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Week of April 11
Tuesday - Friday
AIMS Week - special schedule
After testing we will have two core periods plus an elective each day.
Students will be presenting their research on the 1920s.
Homework
Remember to check and record how your stocks are doing! I will check mid-week next week that you have done it twice between 4/11 and 4/19 (special dispensation due to AIMS testing).
Monday
Students finalized their presentations and checked their stocks.
Homework
Project is due end of school today.
AIMS Week - special schedule
After testing we will have two core periods plus an elective each day.
Students will be presenting their research on the 1920s.
Homework
Remember to check and record how your stocks are doing! I will check mid-week next week that you have done it twice between 4/11 and 4/19 (special dispensation due to AIMS testing).
Monday
Students finalized their presentations and checked their stocks.
Homework
Project is due end of school today.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Week of April 4
Friday
Early Release - Special Schedule
I checked the Stock Market Tracking sheets.
Students worked on their presentations.
Homework
Project is due end of school Monday.
Thursday
Students worked on their 1920s presentations and checked their stocks, if necessary.
Homework
Project is due Monday.
Wednesday
Students took notes as they watched an American Experience documentary on The Crash of 1929. They then wrote a summary from their notes.
I collected notes and summary.
Homework
Work on research, if necessary. Last day in the lab will be tomorrow. Project is due Monday.
Tuesday
More time to work on the 1920's research project and check stocks.
Homework
Do research for your 1920's PowerPoint, if behind
Monday
Students continued working on their 1920's research project and had an opportunity to check their stocks.
Homework
Do research for your 1920's PowerPoint, if behind
Early Release - Special Schedule
I checked the Stock Market Tracking sheets.
Students worked on their presentations.
Homework
Project is due end of school Monday.
Thursday
Students worked on their 1920s presentations and checked their stocks, if necessary.
Homework
Project is due Monday.
Wednesday
Students took notes as they watched an American Experience documentary on The Crash of 1929. They then wrote a summary from their notes.
I collected notes and summary.
Homework
Work on research, if necessary. Last day in the lab will be tomorrow. Project is due Monday.
Tuesday
More time to work on the 1920's research project and check stocks.
Homework
Do research for your 1920's PowerPoint, if behind
Monday
Students continued working on their 1920's research project and had an opportunity to check their stocks.
Homework
Do research for your 1920's PowerPoint, if behind
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Week of March 28
Friday
I checked the students' Stock Market tracking sheets.
We watched and took notes on the History Channel documentary Boom, from America, the Story of Us.
Homework
Work on project/do research for your 1920s PowerPoint, if behind
Thursday
I collected the maps.
Students took the Europe Map Test.
Homework
Work on project
Wednesday
We continued our research and work on the PowerPoint/Prezi. Students had time to check on their stocks.
Homework
Map test tomorrow
Maps due
Tuesday
We continued our research and work on the PowerPoint/Prezi.
Homework
Study for Thursday's map test; work on map
Monday
We began our research on the 1920s (https://sites.google.com/site/worldhistorylinks). Students also had time to finish registering for the Stock Market Challenge and to check their stocks.
Homework
Study for the map test; work on map
I checked the students' Stock Market tracking sheets.
We watched and took notes on the History Channel documentary Boom, from America, the Story of Us.
Homework
Work on project/do research for your 1920s PowerPoint, if behind
Thursday
I collected the maps.
Students took the Europe Map Test.
Homework
Work on project
Wednesday
We continued our research and work on the PowerPoint/Prezi. Students had time to check on their stocks.
Homework
Map test tomorrow
Maps due
Tuesday
We continued our research and work on the PowerPoint/Prezi.
Homework
Study for Thursday's map test; work on map
Monday
We began our research on the 1920s (https://sites.google.com/site/worldhistorylinks). Students also had time to finish registering for the Stock Market Challenge and to check their stocks.
Homework
Study for the map test; work on map
Monday, March 21, 2011
Week of March 21
Thursday and Friday
Early Release - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Special schedule
Students continued to work on setting up their portfolios for the Stock Market Challenge.
Homework
Study for the map test; work on map
Wednesday
We worked some more on searching for the parent company of various brand name items and then went over the answers.
Handout: Would you have survived the Stock Market crash of 1929?
Each student made a list of eight companies in which they would like to invest. With their partner, they narrowed the list of sixteen down to four.
For these four, they looked up the symbol and exchange
Homework
Study for the map test; work on map
Tuesday
Using the other side of yesterday's worksheet, we practiced reading a stock table.
On the computer, students searched for the parent company of various brand name items.
Homework
Study for the map test; work on map
Monday
We read and discussed handouts on the Stock Market.
Handouts:
Understanding the Stock Market
Play the Market
The class watched as a group performed The Stock Market Play.
Homework
Know important details we covered about the Stock Market today.
Early Release - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Special schedule
Students continued to work on setting up their portfolios for the Stock Market Challenge.
Homework
Study for the map test; work on map
Wednesday
We worked some more on searching for the parent company of various brand name items and then went over the answers.
Handout: Would you have survived the Stock Market crash of 1929?
Each student made a list of eight companies in which they would like to invest. With their partner, they narrowed the list of sixteen down to four.
For these four, they looked up the symbol and exchange
Homework
Study for the map test; work on map
Tuesday
Using the other side of yesterday's worksheet, we practiced reading a stock table.
On the computer, students searched for the parent company of various brand name items.
Homework
Study for the map test; work on map
Monday
We read and discussed handouts on the Stock Market.
Handouts:
Understanding the Stock Market
Play the Market
The class watched as a group performed The Stock Market Play.
Homework
Know important details we covered about the Stock Market today.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Week of March 7
Friday
We watched the rest of The Lost Battalion. Students wrote a reflection afterwards, which I collected.
Homework
None
Thursday
I collected the homework.
We watched the first part of The Lost Battalion.
Homework
None
Wednesday
I collected the homework.
We read and discussed Chapter 25 Sections 2 and 3.
Homework
textbook p. 716, #2 - use Sections 2 and 3 in your answer
Tuesday
Handouts: labeled map of Europe; blank map of Europe; guidelines for map and map test (March 31)
We discussed expectations for the map.
As a class, we read and discussed Chapter 25 S1 of the textbook.
Homework
textbook p. 712, #3 a, b, and c
Monday
Students compared 1914 Europe to Europe in 1918 and discovered which new countries were formed after the Treaty of Versailles.
Homework
Get those permission slips signed by Wednesday!
We watched the rest of The Lost Battalion. Students wrote a reflection afterwards, which I collected.
Homework
None
Thursday
I collected the homework.
We watched the first part of The Lost Battalion.
Homework
None
Wednesday
I collected the homework.
We read and discussed Chapter 25 Sections 2 and 3.
Homework
textbook p. 716, #2 - use Sections 2 and 3 in your answer
Tuesday
Handouts: labeled map of Europe; blank map of Europe; guidelines for map and map test (March 31)
We discussed expectations for the map.
As a class, we read and discussed Chapter 25 S1 of the textbook.
Homework
textbook p. 712, #3 a, b, and c
Monday
Students compared 1914 Europe to Europe in 1918 and discovered which new countries were formed after the Treaty of Versailles.
Homework
Get those permission slips signed by Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Week of Feb. 28
Friday
Early Release - Staff Development
No class - special schedule
Thursday
Students took the WWI Test.
Homework
None
Wednesday
I checked Journal Entry #12.
I collected Question Quivers (extra enrichment).
Students watched a National Geographic video on The Last Voyage of the Lusitania.
Homework
Study for tomorrow's test.
Tuesday
I checked Journal Entry #11
Students took notes as they watched the documentary War without End.[Strachan].
Homework
Journal Entry #12.
Monday
I checked Journal Entry #11
We read and discussed Ch 24 S3 and S4 w/s, answering the questions as we went. This is the last of the study guides.
Permission slips for The Lost Battalion went home.
Students had time to study for Thursday's test.
Homework
Study for test.
Permission slip due Wed., March 9 at the latest.
Early Release - Staff Development
No class - special schedule
Thursday
Students took the WWI Test.
Homework
None
Wednesday
I checked Journal Entry #12.
I collected Question Quivers (extra enrichment).
Students watched a National Geographic video on The Last Voyage of the Lusitania.
Homework
Study for tomorrow's test.
Tuesday
I checked Journal Entry #11
Students took notes as they watched the documentary War without End.[Strachan].
Homework
Journal Entry #12.
Monday
I checked Journal Entry #11
We read and discussed Ch 24 S3 and S4 w/s, answering the questions as we went. This is the last of the study guides.
Permission slips for The Lost Battalion went home.
Students had time to study for Thursday's test.
Homework
Study for test.
Permission slip due Wed., March 9 at the latest.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Extra Enrichment
Create a "Cootie Catcher" as a review guide for Thursday's WWI test. Due Wednesday.
Include as much information (test review questions and answers) on as many surfaces as possible.
In case you don't know how to create one, here are some directions and visuals.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cootie-Catcher
Include as much information (test review questions and answers) on as many surfaces as possible.
In case you don't know how to create one, here are some directions and visuals.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cootie-Catcher
Friday, February 25, 2011
WWI Handouts / Study Guides
Test is on Thurs., March 3
- Causes of the First World War (ANIMAL)
- Allied Powers / Triple Entente
- Central Powers / Triple Alliance
- Assassination x-wd
- A-Z terms
- Causes of WWI x-wd
- Causes Gap-fill (fill in the blank)
- Schlieffen Plan
- Theatres of War
- Armistice
- Reasons for US entry into war
- Main battles
- Fourteen Points
- Treaty of Versailles
- Review Ch 24 S1, 2, 3, 4
- 1914 Map of Europe - know countries
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Missing Grades
Due to the recent PowerSchool outage, MANY of the scores in my gradebook have disappeared. I appreciate your patience as I work to re-enter them.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Week of Feb. 21
Friday
I checked Theatres of War w/s.
Students took notes as they watched a documentary on Germany's Last Gamble [Strachan].
Homework
Journal Entry #11.
Thursday
Science Fair Expo Day
No class - special schedule
Wednesday
I checked Journal Entry #10.
Students completed Cornell Notes on Chapter 24 Section 2.
Homework
Review study guides
Tuesday
I checked Journal Entry #9.
Handouts: Total War; Theatres of War
We read and discussed the handouts.
Students had time to work on their homework.
Homework
Journal Entry #10
Theatres of War is a study guide - I will check that it is done on Friday.
If you were absent last Friday (2/18), research the importance of the Battle of Jutland, Gallipoli, the Lusitania, and U-boats in WWI. Write up your findings and turn in when you return (and use your finding in your journal entry).
Monday
No School - Presidents' Day
I checked Theatres of War w/s.
Students took notes as they watched a documentary on Germany's Last Gamble [Strachan].
Homework
Journal Entry #11.
Thursday
Science Fair Expo Day
No class - special schedule
Wednesday
I checked Journal Entry #10.
Students completed Cornell Notes on Chapter 24 Section 2.
Homework
Review study guides
Tuesday
I checked Journal Entry #9.
Handouts: Total War; Theatres of War
We read and discussed the handouts.
Students had time to work on their homework.
Homework
Journal Entry #10
Theatres of War is a study guide - I will check that it is done on Friday.
If you were absent last Friday (2/18), research the importance of the Battle of Jutland, Gallipoli, the Lusitania, and U-boats in WWI. Write up your findings and turn in when you return (and use your finding in your journal entry).
Monday
No School - Presidents' Day
Monday, February 14, 2011
Week of Feb. 14
Friday
I collected the answers to questions #1-10 from the Weapons of WWI handout.
Students watched and took notes on a documentary about innovations in naval warfare during WWI [Killers of the Sea - WWI in Color].
Homework
Journal Entry #9
If you were absent Friday, research the importance of the Battle of Jutland, Gallipoli, the Lusitania, and U-boats in WWI. Write up your findings and turn in when you return (and use your finding in your journal entry).
Thursday
I checked Journal Entry #8.
Handout: First World War Weapons
We read and discussed the handout. Students had time to work on the homework in class, and also time to study for the upcoming test.
Homework
Questions 1-10 in complete sentences (except for #1).
Wednesday
Students took notes as they watched a video on the advances in airpower during WWI [Blood in the Air - WWI in Color].
Homework
Journal Entry #8
Tuesday
I checked Journal Entry #7 and collected the Trenches Crossword.
Students took Cornell Notes on Chapter 24 S1 of their textbook.
Homework
Study terms, definitions, study guides, 1914 map of Europe.
First WWI test is on March 2nd or 3rd and will include a map portion.
Monday
I checked Journal Entry #6.
We read a newspaper article about the last survivor of the 1914 Christmas Truce.
Handout: The Christmas Truce letter
We read and discussed the letter.
Handout: The Trenches Crossword
Students used the two enlarged pictures from The Trenches Packet from last week to solve the crossword.
Homework
Journal Entry #6 - you have experienced the ceasefire at Christmas.
I collected the answers to questions #1-10 from the Weapons of WWI handout.
Students watched and took notes on a documentary about innovations in naval warfare during WWI [Killers of the Sea - WWI in Color].
Homework
Journal Entry #9
If you were absent Friday, research the importance of the Battle of Jutland, Gallipoli, the Lusitania, and U-boats in WWI. Write up your findings and turn in when you return (and use your finding in your journal entry).
Thursday
I checked Journal Entry #8.
Handout: First World War Weapons
We read and discussed the handout. Students had time to work on the homework in class, and also time to study for the upcoming test.
Homework
Questions 1-10 in complete sentences (except for #1).
Wednesday
Students took notes as they watched a video on the advances in airpower during WWI [Blood in the Air - WWI in Color].
Homework
Journal Entry #8
Tuesday
I checked Journal Entry #7 and collected the Trenches Crossword.
Students took Cornell Notes on Chapter 24 S1 of their textbook.
Homework
Study terms, definitions, study guides, 1914 map of Europe.
First WWI test is on March 2nd or 3rd and will include a map portion.
Monday
I checked Journal Entry #6.
We read a newspaper article about the last survivor of the 1914 Christmas Truce.
Handout: The Christmas Truce letter
We read and discussed the letter.
Handout: The Trenches Crossword
Students used the two enlarged pictures from The Trenches Packet from last week to solve the crossword.
Homework
Journal Entry #6 - you have experienced the ceasefire at Christmas.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Follow this link on Thursday
Over the Top
Read the scenario. Complete the worksheet according to the directions.
When you have finished, finish the Trench Questions that are due tomorrow.
Afterwards, you may play the following games:
Trench Mission
Find Col. Watts, retrieve the correct map, and deliver it to Capt. Brown.
WWI - Penalty Shootout
The Outbreak of the First World War - Walk the Plank
Age of Imperialism - Europe 1870-1914
Read the scenario. Complete the worksheet according to the directions.
When you have finished, finish the Trench Questions that are due tomorrow.
Afterwards, you may play the following games:
Trench Mission
Find Col. Watts, retrieve the correct map, and deliver it to Capt. Brown.
WWI - Penalty Shootout
The Outbreak of the First World War - Walk the Plank
Age of Imperialism - Europe 1870-1914
Monday, February 7, 2011
Week of Feb. 7
Friday
I checked Journal Entry #5 and collected the Over the Top w/s (if you didn't turn it in yesterday) as well as the questions from the Life in the Trenches handout.
Students watched and took notes on a video about the war in the trenches and how tanks influenced the war [Strachan ...Blockade].
Homework
Journal Entry #6 - use what you learned today from the video.
Thursday
Students engaged in a another simulation of trench warfare during WWI, this time going over the top. Part of the activity included finding the definitions of terms related to WWI trench warfare.
Homework
Journal Entry #5. Trench questions are due tomorrow.
Wednesday
I checked Journal Entry #4 and collected the Trench Mission w/s.
Handouts: Waterlogged Trenches; Trench Food; Life in the Trenches
We read and discussed life in the trenches; many accounts were from primary sources.
Homework
From Life in the Trenches, #1, 2, and 3. Complete sentences for #2 and 3.
This assignment is due Friday (there may be time in class tomorrow to work on this).
Tuesday
Students engaged in a simulation of trench warfare during WWI and had to decide, as a commander, which technologies (tanks, machine guns, Zeppelins, etc.) to implement when faced with four scenarios. For each mission, students wrote down (use bullets) what worked, what did not work, what the outcome was, and what they learned (about fighting in the trenches with the technologies available to them).
I collected the worksheets.
Homework
Journal Entry #4, using information learned in today's simulation.
Monday
Cornell Notes catch-up day.
Students reviewed their notebooks and added questions and summaries where necessary.
Handout: Map of Europe 1914
Student answered the questions and labeled the map.
Homework
Finish the map w/s if necessary. Review your study guides.
I checked Journal Entry #5 and collected the Over the Top w/s (if you didn't turn it in yesterday) as well as the questions from the Life in the Trenches handout.
Students watched and took notes on a video about the war in the trenches and how tanks influenced the war [Strachan ...Blockade].
Homework
Journal Entry #6 - use what you learned today from the video.
Thursday
Students engaged in a another simulation of trench warfare during WWI, this time going over the top. Part of the activity included finding the definitions of terms related to WWI trench warfare.
Homework
Journal Entry #5. Trench questions are due tomorrow.
Wednesday
I checked Journal Entry #4 and collected the Trench Mission w/s.
Handouts: Waterlogged Trenches; Trench Food; Life in the Trenches
We read and discussed life in the trenches; many accounts were from primary sources.
Homework
From Life in the Trenches, #1, 2, and 3. Complete sentences for #2 and 3.
This assignment is due Friday (there may be time in class tomorrow to work on this).
Tuesday
Students engaged in a simulation of trench warfare during WWI and had to decide, as a commander, which technologies (tanks, machine guns, Zeppelins, etc.) to implement when faced with four scenarios. For each mission, students wrote down (use bullets) what worked, what did not work, what the outcome was, and what they learned (about fighting in the trenches with the technologies available to them).
I collected the worksheets.
Homework
Journal Entry #4, using information learned in today's simulation.
Monday
Cornell Notes catch-up day.
Students reviewed their notebooks and added questions and summaries where necessary.
Handout: Map of Europe 1914
Student answered the questions and labeled the map.
Homework
Finish the map w/s if necessary. Review your study guides.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Week of Jan. 31
Friday
I checked Journal Entry #3.
Handout: Causes of WWI: Gap Fill Exercise (one page, 2 sides)
Students used the completed packet from yesterday along with the packet with the map of Europe 1914 on the front to fill in the worksheet.
Most students had time to begin Causes of WWI Crossword.
Homework
Finish the crossword for Monday.
Thursday
In the computer lab, students worked through a simulation of whether Germany was to blame for WWI.
Handout: Causes of WWI: Gap Fill Exercise (4 pages, stapled)
Students then went through the simulation again, this time filling in the blanks with the correct answers (found as they worked through the simulation).
Most students completed the packet and had time for the Age of Imperialism game.
Homework
If you did NOT finish the packet, be sure to have it done by tomorrow. You will need it for class.
I will check Journal Entry #3 (which was due today) tomorrow.
Wednesday
No school for students - staff development
Tuesday
I checked and we shared journal entries.
We read an article on the Schlieffen Plan, then watched two video segments on the beginning of the war and the invasion of Belgium by Germen troops [Strachan To Arms 34:44-end (50:00) and Under the Eagle 0:00-12:40]. Students took notes for use in journal entries.
Homework
Journal Entry #3.
Monday
I collected the newspapers.
We shared and I graded the journal entries.
Handout: Europe in 1914
We discussed the resources of the main countries that would take part in the war.
In small groups, students read about a particular country and then shared what they had learned with the rest of the class.
Homework
Journal Entry #2.
I checked Journal Entry #3.
Handout: Causes of WWI: Gap Fill Exercise (one page, 2 sides)
Students used the completed packet from yesterday along with the packet with the map of Europe 1914 on the front to fill in the worksheet.
Most students had time to begin Causes of WWI Crossword.
Homework
Finish the crossword for Monday.
Thursday
In the computer lab, students worked through a simulation of whether Germany was to blame for WWI.
Handout: Causes of WWI: Gap Fill Exercise (4 pages, stapled)
Students then went through the simulation again, this time filling in the blanks with the correct answers (found as they worked through the simulation).
Most students completed the packet and had time for the Age of Imperialism game.
Homework
If you did NOT finish the packet, be sure to have it done by tomorrow. You will need it for class.
I will check Journal Entry #3 (which was due today) tomorrow.
Wednesday
No school for students - staff development
Tuesday
I checked and we shared journal entries.
We read an article on the Schlieffen Plan, then watched two video segments on the beginning of the war and the invasion of Belgium by Germen troops [Strachan To Arms 34:44-end (50:00) and Under the Eagle 0:00-12:40]. Students took notes for use in journal entries.
Homework
Journal Entry #3.
Monday
I collected the newspapers.
We shared and I graded the journal entries.
Handout: Europe in 1914
We discussed the resources of the main countries that would take part in the war.
In small groups, students read about a particular country and then shared what they had learned with the rest of the class.
Homework
Journal Entry #2.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Week of Jan. 24
Friday
We read and discussed pp. 6-10 of The Causes of World War I packet (with the map in front): The Growing Crises and Four Steps to War. June - Aug. 1914
Handout: World War I - A to Z (study guide).
We highlighted the terms that will be on a future test.
Handout: Nicknames for soldiers during The Great War / German-French-British-Russian names for use in the journal entries.
Homework
Newspaper front page on the death of Franz Ferdinand due Monday.
Journal Entry #1, due Monday. See WWI Journal Entry Guidelines above the lessons for details.
Thursday
I checked the homework. Keep the crossword for a study guide.
We watched a couple of video segments about the lead-up to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Students took notes.
Homework
Using the assassination w/s from yesterday and your notes from today, produce a newspaper front page on the death of Franz Ferdinand. Your articles should give a detailed account of the assassination and the reasons for this action being taken by the Black Hand. Due Monday.
If you'd like to try something different, create your newspaper front page using Microsoft Publisher or letterPOP. If using letterPOP (which is free), please be aware of this part of the Terms and Conditions: "Users under 13 years of age are required to have a parent or guardian review and complete the registration process."
Wednesday
We went over the homework. I did not collect.
Handout: Assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
We read and discussed the handout. Most students had time to finish their homework.
Homework
Complete the crossword on the back and use as a study guide for upcoming tests.
Tuesday
We went over the homework questions before students turned them in.
Handout: The Causes of WWI packet (map of 1914 Europe on the front)
We read and discussed pp. 2-4.
Homework
Create a bubble map around the mnemonic ANIMAL. Each spoke should represent one of the letters (one of the causes) of WWI. Add 3 bullet points about each cause.
Keep EVERYTHING from now on that deals with WWI - consider everything a study guide, something you will need to know for a test.
Monday
I collected the homework.
We read and discussed the Long and Short Term Causes of WWI (handout).
Homework
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the six questions at the end of the handout. Use complete sentences, and skip a line between answers.
From now on, keep EVERYTHING dealing with World War I and the lead-up to it.
We read and discussed pp. 6-10 of The Causes of World War I packet (with the map in front): The Growing Crises and Four Steps to War. June - Aug. 1914
Handout: World War I - A to Z (study guide).
We highlighted the terms that will be on a future test.
Handout: Nicknames for soldiers during The Great War / German-French-British-Russian names for use in the journal entries.
Homework
Newspaper front page on the death of Franz Ferdinand due Monday.
Journal Entry #1, due Monday. See WWI Journal Entry Guidelines above the lessons for details.
Thursday
I checked the homework. Keep the crossword for a study guide.
We watched a couple of video segments about the lead-up to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Students took notes.
Homework
Using the assassination w/s from yesterday and your notes from today, produce a newspaper front page on the death of Franz Ferdinand. Your articles should give a detailed account of the assassination and the reasons for this action being taken by the Black Hand. Due Monday.
If you'd like to try something different, create your newspaper front page using Microsoft Publisher or letterPOP. If using letterPOP (which is free), please be aware of this part of the Terms and Conditions: "Users under 13 years of age are required to have a parent or guardian review and complete the registration process."
Wednesday
We went over the homework. I did not collect.
Handout: Assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
We read and discussed the handout. Most students had time to finish their homework.
Homework
Complete the crossword on the back and use as a study guide for upcoming tests.
Tuesday
We went over the homework questions before students turned them in.
Handout: The Causes of WWI packet (map of 1914 Europe on the front)
We read and discussed pp. 2-4.
Homework
Create a bubble map around the mnemonic ANIMAL. Each spoke should represent one of the letters (one of the causes) of WWI. Add 3 bullet points about each cause.
Keep EVERYTHING from now on that deals with WWI - consider everything a study guide, something you will need to know for a test.
Monday
I collected the homework.
We read and discussed the Long and Short Term Causes of WWI (handout).
Homework
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the six questions at the end of the handout. Use complete sentences, and skip a line between answers.
From now on, keep EVERYTHING dealing with World War I and the lead-up to it.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Week of Jan. 17
Friday
I collected the homework.
We worked on maps of Asia and Africa, coloring in the various colonies controlled by the major imperialist powers.
Homework
Finish the maps.
Thursday
I checked the homework (flashcards).
Students finished Cornell Notes on Ch 23 S3.
We then watched a segment from a History Channel video on TR's presidency and his part in the construction of the Panama Canal.
Homework
U.S. Overseas w/s - will need textbook and/or atlas to find some of the information. Due tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Map Day - if you have colored pencils, be sure to have them with you!
Wednesday
I collected notes and summaries from yesterday's video.
Students took Cornell Notes on Ch 23 S3. There will be time tomorrow to finish the section.
Homework
txtbk p. 674, Terms and Names - Using a blank sheet of paper, create flashcards with the term on one side and the definition on the other. Study the terms. You can use index cards if you prefer.
Tuesday
P7 was shortened due to the ACE Assembly.
Students watched and took notes on a segment from a History Channel video on the growth of cites in the U.S. around the end of the 19th century.
Homework
Paragraph summarizing what you saw in the video.
Monday
No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
I collected the homework.
We worked on maps of Asia and Africa, coloring in the various colonies controlled by the major imperialist powers.
Homework
Finish the maps.
Thursday
I checked the homework (flashcards).
Students finished Cornell Notes on Ch 23 S3.
We then watched a segment from a History Channel video on TR's presidency and his part in the construction of the Panama Canal.
Homework
U.S. Overseas w/s - will need textbook and/or atlas to find some of the information. Due tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Map Day - if you have colored pencils, be sure to have them with you!
Wednesday
I collected notes and summaries from yesterday's video.
Students took Cornell Notes on Ch 23 S3. There will be time tomorrow to finish the section.
Homework
txtbk p. 674, Terms and Names - Using a blank sheet of paper, create flashcards with the term on one side and the definition on the other. Study the terms. You can use index cards if you prefer.
Tuesday
P7 was shortened due to the ACE Assembly.
Students watched and took notes on a segment from a History Channel video on the growth of cites in the U.S. around the end of the 19th century.
Homework
Paragraph summarizing what you saw in the video.
Monday
No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 10, 2011
Week of Jan. 10
Friday
Modified schedule due to Honors Assembly.
I collected the homework.
We watched a segment from a History Channel video on TR's involvement in the Spanish-American War and his achievements in public life up to the assassination of McKinley. Students took notes (they were turned in).
Homework
None. Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday
I collected the homework from Tuesday and Wednesday.
Students worked on categorizing facts about Puerto Rico (w/s 188) and completed w/s 186-187 (The Spanish-American War: Fighting on Land and Sea)
Homework
txtbk p. 667, #3a & b.
Wednesday
We read and discussed Ch 23 S2, finishing up the Spanish-American War. Students had time to work on their homework.
Homework
Lucy Stone questions are due tomorrow.
txtbk p. 661, #2; do the chart and question.
Tuesday
Students presented the Readers Theater on Lucy Stone.
We read and discussed Ch 23 S1 and the first red heading of Ch 23 S2.
Homework
Lucy Stone questions, due Thursday. Write in complete sentences on a separate sheet, and skip a line between answers.
Monday
I collected homework (from Thurs. and P7's Friday).
We read and discussed Ch. 22 S3 and handed out parts for the Readers Theater tomorrow.
Homework
No homework tonight.
Modified schedule due to Honors Assembly.
I collected the homework.
We watched a segment from a History Channel video on TR's involvement in the Spanish-American War and his achievements in public life up to the assassination of McKinley. Students took notes (they were turned in).
Homework
None. Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday
I collected the homework from Tuesday and Wednesday.
Students worked on categorizing facts about Puerto Rico (w/s 188) and completed w/s 186-187 (The Spanish-American War: Fighting on Land and Sea)
Homework
txtbk p. 667, #3a & b.
Wednesday
We read and discussed Ch 23 S2, finishing up the Spanish-American War. Students had time to work on their homework.
Homework
Lucy Stone questions are due tomorrow.
txtbk p. 661, #2; do the chart and question.
Tuesday
Students presented the Readers Theater on Lucy Stone.
We read and discussed Ch 23 S1 and the first red heading of Ch 23 S2.
Homework
Lucy Stone questions, due Thursday. Write in complete sentences on a separate sheet, and skip a line between answers.
Monday
I collected homework (from Thurs. and P7's Friday).
We read and discussed Ch. 22 S3 and handed out parts for the Readers Theater tomorrow.
Homework
No homework tonight.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Week of Jan. 3
Friday
Early Release - Special Schedula
Since we were in Homeroom all day, we were able to catch up on what we missed due to the Spelling Bee on Wednesday.
Homework
Period 7 only: summary of notes on the TR video
Thursday
P3 and 4 only - I collected the notes and summaries.
We read and discussed Ch 22 S2: Taft and Wilson as Progressives.
I showed a 7-min. video from the History Channel on the Taft presidency.
Homework
txtbk p. 649, #3 a & b in complete sentences.
Wednesday
I collected the Tree Maps.
Periods 3 and 4 watched and took notes on a History Channel video about Teddy Roosevelt (TR: An American Lion - to 50:48).
Period 7 went to the Spelling Bee.
Homework
Write a summary of your notes (P3 and 4 only).
Tuesday
As a class, we read, discussed, and finished Cornell Notes on Ch 22 Section 1. P7 will finish tomorrow before we go to the Spelling Bee.
Homework
txtbk. p. 643, #2. Instead of a chart, construct a tree map with the same information as shown in the chart. No need to answer the question under the chart.
Monday
Welcome back!
As a class, we read, discussed, and took Cornell Notes on Ch 22 Section 1 as far as the end of the Social Welfare paragraph.
Homework
Almanac Jan. 5: do a brace thinking map on Ellis Island, then a summary from the brace map info. Due tomorrow.
Extra enrichment: choose any one of the other events that occurred on Jan. 5. Research the event on your own time and write a good paragraph about it. Turn it in to the correct bin. Your paper must have the proper heading, the title of the page (e.g., Jan. 5, Ellis Island), and complete sentences. You will also be graded on conventions (spelling, etc.).
The extra enrichment will be due the following Monday, unless it's a holiday, when it will be due on the Tuesday.
Early Release - Special Schedula
Since we were in Homeroom all day, we were able to catch up on what we missed due to the Spelling Bee on Wednesday.
Homework
Period 7 only: summary of notes on the TR video
Thursday
P3 and 4 only - I collected the notes and summaries.
We read and discussed Ch 22 S2: Taft and Wilson as Progressives.
I showed a 7-min. video from the History Channel on the Taft presidency.
Homework
txtbk p. 649, #3 a & b in complete sentences.
Wednesday
I collected the Tree Maps.
Periods 3 and 4 watched and took notes on a History Channel video about Teddy Roosevelt (TR: An American Lion - to 50:48).
Period 7 went to the Spelling Bee.
Homework
Write a summary of your notes (P3 and 4 only).
Tuesday
As a class, we read, discussed, and finished Cornell Notes on Ch 22 Section 1. P7 will finish tomorrow before we go to the Spelling Bee.
Homework
txtbk. p. 643, #2. Instead of a chart, construct a tree map with the same information as shown in the chart. No need to answer the question under the chart.
Monday
Welcome back!
As a class, we read, discussed, and took Cornell Notes on Ch 22 Section 1 as far as the end of the Social Welfare paragraph.
Homework
Almanac Jan. 5: do a brace thinking map on Ellis Island, then a summary from the brace map info. Due tomorrow.
Extra enrichment: choose any one of the other events that occurred on Jan. 5. Research the event on your own time and write a good paragraph about it. Turn it in to the correct bin. Your paper must have the proper heading, the title of the page (e.g., Jan. 5, Ellis Island), and complete sentences. You will also be graded on conventions (spelling, etc.).
The extra enrichment will be due the following Monday, unless it's a holiday, when it will be due on the Tuesday.
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