December 17/18

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 

Today in class, we had our Holiday Party to celebrate how far we've come this school year! Your grades are up to date, so check PowerSchool and make sure that everything is checking out!!!!! 

Have a great break! Be safe, and I'll see you in 2016 :) 

December 15/16

Journal: None

In Class: Today we reviewed what you learned in our last class about Progressivism= Making Progress.  We started on the reform movements!!!! Each group made a magazine cover about one of the following movements and presented to the class

a. Abolition Movement
b. Education Reforms
c. Prison & Asylum Reforms
d. Factory & Workplace Reforms
e. Temperance Movement

If you were not here come in and see me :)

Homework: Make sure that your LT guide is filled out through Day 1 :)

**Next class period we will have our holiday party!!! Dress the part, and come ready to spread that Holiday cheer**

Dec 11/14

Today we made your new packets! We will be learning about Progressivism and Imperialism :)

Journal: None

In Class: We filled out the first page of notes in your note packet "Progressivism Notes" We did this in a group activity... if you were absent, you will need to come to intervention to complete this activity!

Homework: Check your grades, make sure everything looks right and you are passing! If you have questions or concerns come see me

Dec 9/10

Today we finished up "Una Mejor Vida".  We discussed the similarities between immigration of the past with immigration today. My hope is that you see that immigration is about people, not numbers or statistics but people.  This affects people in your community, school, and classroom.  Thank you for being respectful and listening to your classmates stories and opinions :)

We also turned the Immigration Packets in!!!!!!!!

Dec 8/9

Today in class we watched "Una Mejor Vida".... we didn't get through it all, so we will finish it up next class period and discuss what you saw in the movie; comparing immigration of the past with immigration today :)

Your packets will also be due next class period! 

Dec 3-7

WELCOME TO ELLIS ISLAND!

Today you presented your personal migration stories (my favorite project of the year :)) I hope that while listening to your classmates presentations, you have gained a greater appreciation for the 'Melting Pot' that America is, and the many cultures and customs that we have today.

We will wrap up the unit comparing immigration of the past with immigration today; as we compare and contrast these time periods, my hope is that you will gain a greater appreciation for those that came before.... and of course to remember that immigration deals with PEOPLE not numbers or statistics 

Dec 1/2

Journal: None

In Class: Today we did a lot..... we finished up your note guide (section 3 of the green) and finished all the peach pages in your packet.  If you were not here, this is homework.  The UPFRONT article that you will need is under the Unit 7 tab

I also called everyone up to look at grades, if you have questions come see me during intervention or shoot me an email :)

Homework: Get going on your Immigration projects!!!!! They are due Friday/Mon--- I changed the due date for 1st and 5th period to Monday December 7th because Thursday is a short class period

Nov 24/30

Journal: None

In Class: Today we finished up Story of Us: Cities :) We also took notes on section 2 of your guided notes(use PP for this)

HOMEWORK: get going on your immigration project!!! It is due next week, so use your break wisely

Nov 20/23

Today we started our new unit on Immigration! I am excited for this unit and to compare immigration with the past, present, and future :)

Journal: none

In Class: Today you made your new packet, and we filled out section 1 of your notes and started watching "Story of Us: Cities"

Project:I also passed out your project for this unit---- we made a deal that if everyone in your class works on the project, this will be the last project until February!!!! Do it, I promise you will enjoy doing it :)

Homework: Fill out backside of project sheet (background info) 

Nov 18/19

TODAY WAS THE TEST!!!! wahooooo. I hope you studied!

We turned packets in and took the Quiz+Essay..... unless you are 6th period. Your class brought 308 cans for the food drive, so we took a class quiz and watched Newsies

Nov 16/17

Journal: How did you feel about the assembly line activity? Could you do this for 10+ hours every day? 

In Class: Today we finished your packets :) We also did the Men Who Build America activity (last page in packet).  If you were absent, you will need to get a computer to finish filling this out.  Your homework is the back side of the gold sheet in your packets--- this is your review for the test! Use them like flash cards :) 

Homework: Make sure your packets are 100% filled out! they are due next class period.... along with the test--- OR if your class decides to bring cans then we will have a short quiz and watch Newsies 

Nov 12/13

Journal: Which group (from the posters) had the greatest impact on settling the American West?

In Class: Today we finished up your people of the west page in your packet--- if you were absent, they will be up in the hall until Wednesday of next week!

We also worked on your guided notes (finished chapter 5, and Chapter 6 section 1.

We also learned about strikes and labor unions--- we will finish this up next class period!

Homework: LT guide, if you didn't turn in your Unit 4 packet..... get on it! It is worth a lot of points, so make sure that you do it all the way :) 

Nov 10/11

Journal: Have you experienced a new culture? Tell me about it! Were there any misunderstandings?

In Class: We went over the unit 4 test--- if you have any questions, come see me! Today you made your new packets! We filled out section 1 of your notes :)

Homework: Bring food for the food drive!!!!!!

PEOPLE OF THE WEST HELPS

Rail Road Conductors:

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/rr-railroadtales.html

Miners:

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-mining.html

Cowboys:

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-americancowboy.html

http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/cowboys.php

Farmers:

http://www.jrank.org/encyclopedia/pages/cm7l11kf68/Western-frontier-life.html

http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/656

Cattle Ranchers:

http://www.historyonthenet.com/american_west/cattle_industry.htm

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-johnchisum.html

Native Americans:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/interview/tcrr-interview/

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-nativeamericans.html

Nov 6/9

Today is the day.... TEST DAY!!!

Your packets are due, that means all journals, LT's, notes, assignments :)

If you were absent you will need to get this all into me the day you return test also! I suggest you come in during intervention to take care of this, otherwise you will use class time and will be responsible for making it up then! 

Nov 4/5

Journal: What would have happened if the South had won the Civil War--- politically, socially, economically?

In Class: Today we finished up your packets :) We also did the green sheet in your packet 'North v. South: Civil War" if you were absent, you will place the terms in the correct boxes!

The last pages of your pink guided notes 7&8 will serve as your review for the test; you will pick 3 terms/events/people from each section of your notes.  You will write the term/event/person you picked, and draw a visual representation.

Homework: Make sure your packet is all the way filled out! Journals, LT's, notes, assignments, and INSTAGRAM! 

Nov 2/3

Journal: What items do you have in your pocket/bag? What do these items say about you?

In Class: Today we finished up section 3 of your guided notes :) We also learned about Lincoln's Assassination and those involved (pink worksheet in packet 'Lincoln CSI')  If you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to to do the assassination activity.

Homework: Make sure your LT guide is caught up through day 6- get going on the Instagram project!!! It will be due this Fri/Mon along with your packet & the test.

CLASS COMPETITION! This week is the food drive week---- we will have a competition between the history classes! Winner does not have to take the DBQ test for our next unit, and instead will take a short quiz :) 

October 29/30

Journal:  Imagine if…You are in charge of a large factory. Your factory building has recently been bombed by a competitors factory and many of your employees have been killed. You have been asked to address the people of the town and those who have lost loved ones in the disaster.

•What do you say???

In Class: Today in class we worked on your note packet (section 3 pages 4-5 on pink pages) 

Activity: We did the blue worksheet in your packet 'Interactive Civil War Activity' to complete this you will need to go online to:  http://www.history.com/civil-war-150#home

Homework: Make sure your LT guide is caught up through Day 5 :) 

October 26/27

Today in class we did our amputation! If you missed it.... you missed out :(

We also did the purple page in our packet looking at Civil War pictures (if you were absent come see me during Intervention to finish this!

October 23/25

Journal: Was Abraham Lincoln a racist?

In Class: Today we finished 'The Story of Us: Division' notes.  We also went through and completed section 2 of your note packet.  For the remainder of class we analyzed the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation and filled out the light yellow page in your packet!!!(if you were absent come see me for these documents)

Homework: LT guide day 2&3..... you can get started on your Instagram project also :) 

October 21/22

Journal: Tell me everything you know about the Civil War

In Class: Today we finished section 1 of your guided notes,  #18,19,20 in section 2 of your notes.  Use the PowerPoint to fill this out if you weren't here!

We also watched the Story of Us: Division (green sheet) sections 4 & 5.

Project: I handed out your project for this term- the Instagram assignment, if you were absent come grab one from me.  It is due Nov 6/9. There needs to be 4 posts (4 pictures, and 3 hashtags for each picture).

Homework: Make sure that your learning target guide is filled for day 1 and #1 of day 2.  

GRADES

Hey all!!! You MUST have all your work to me no later than 2:15PM tomorrow. No excuses or exceptions! 

October 14/20

You should have your new packet "Civil War" 

We started class by watching sections 2&3 in the Story of Us (green sheet).  We started your notes- section 1 #1-6 on page 1 of the pink packet.  For the rest of class we did the Underground Rail Road activity! 

HOMEWORK: the end of the term is nigh.... please check your grades and makeup work so that you are passing my class! If you have questions or are unsure on how to do this, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come and see me! or email me kayliw@provo.edu

October 11/12

Today we turned your packets in, and took the Unit 3 Quiz.... if you were absent you will need to come in during Intervention on either Tuesday or Wednesday this week to make it up!!!!

The end of the term is coming FAST---- all work is due by October 21st at 2:15 PM period. No exceptions. 

October 8/9

You had a sub today! Your packet should be filled out all the way and ready to turn in and take the quiz on Monday/Tuesday this week!!!

October 6/7

Journal: None

In Class: today we finished up section 3 of your packets! (pages 3-4 of the light yellow) We also watched section 2,3,4 of the Story of Us: Westward (green page of packet)

Homework: Make sure that your learning target guide is filled out through day 3!!! Also get started on your collage--- last white page in your packet :) Everything is due on Monday/Tuesday of next week

October 2/5

Journal: found page 1 of packet 'Should the President be allowed to serve as long as he wants, especially if the people want him to? Why/Why not?'

In Class: Today we did sections 1 & 2 of your notes--- if you were absent, you will need to use the PowerPoint found under the Unit 3 tab.

Homework: Make sure that your Learning Target guide is filled out through day 2; you may also get started on your collage.  We talked about the first 2 sections today in class. 

September 30/October 1

Today we got our new packets!! Unit 3

Project: The project for this unit will be to make a collage over the 5 sections we cover in class-- this is the last page in your packet (white paper) also found under the unit 3 tab.  Each section needs 5 graphics that represents the topic. I have some samples if you would like to see one. 

 TEST: I handed back your last test..... I am a little disappointed; next time please use your study guides. Below is how you must do your test corrections: 

1. Question that was missed

2.    Why you chose the answer

3.    Correct answer

4.    EXPLANATION of why this is the correct answer

5.    Sources—where did you find this info? Must be credible (Wikipedia is not a credible source, use packet, book, PowerPoints etc.)

Video: We started story of us: Westward and watched section1 (green page in packet) 

Activity: you made maps of the US to help you better understand Westward Expansion- if you were absent come see me for the materials. 

September 28/29

Today we turned in your unit 2 Packets, had our test review & took the test!!!!!

If you were absent, your packet will be due the day you get back and you MUST come to intervention this week to take the test!

September 24/25

Journal: What form of government is better; a REPUBLIC or a DEMOCRACY? Why?

In Class: Today we finished up the guided notes! Next class period your packet is due! Make sure that you have your journals, learning target guide, all notes and activities finished! The 'Elections 2012' page in your packet will be extra credit--- the PowerPoint is here on the blog under unit 2.

Homework: Make sure your packet is finished! AND study for the test!!! If you didn't get a study guide come see me :) 

September 22/23

Journal: Do you think the colonists would have won the Revolutionary War without the help of foreigners?

In Class: Today we worked on your note packet-- pages 6,7 and the top portion of 8. Make sure that your Learning Target Guide is filed out through day 5! We also went over your DBQ Test.  You guys did a great job interpreting the documents! Your essays needed some work on the Thesis, Explanations, and Conclusions.  Make sure you aren't only telling me WHAT the document is, but WHY it is important!

Homework: Road to Revolution Cartoon (Gold sheet of your packet) 

September 18/21

Journal: What is worth going to war over?

In Class: Today we had our in class debate!!! Great job--- thank you for preparing and participating :) We also worked on our packets (pages 4-5) Use PowerPoint to help you with this!

Homework: Timeline on pages 2-3 of your packet! Make sure that you fill out the Learning Targets for Day 4

September 16/17

Journal: Do you think Colonial leaders were motivated by selfish or ideological reasons?

In Class: We finished up page 1 in your packet (blue sheets) #19-33---- use powerpoint to help you finish this under the unit 2 tab. Today we also  learned about the Declaration of Independence.
KEY POINTS: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness; if the government is not protecting these rights, the people have the right to a new government. We wrote break up letters to Great Britain today as well.... you can find this under the unit 2 tab.

Homework: make sure that your learning target guide is filled out for day 3!

****Also the DEBATE is due next class period!!!! Fri/Mon

September 14/15

Journal: none

In Class: Today we learned about taxation without representation using candy :) We also started your new note packet (blue page 1) answering questions 1-17 **Use PowerPoint found under unit 2 tab.  We also started watching the John Adams movie---- this is the green sheet in your packet

Homework: Make sure your learning target guide for days 1-2 are filled out.

START ON YOUR DEBATE PROJECT!!!! **this is the white page at the end of your packet :) 

September 10/11

Journal: Where were you on Sept 11, 2001? What do you remember about this day, or what were you told?

In Class: If you are an odd day class we learned about terrorism and filled out the first purple page in your packets! If you are an even day class you had a sub and watched a video... come talk to me and I can get you the link and video notes!

Homework: You may start on your Debate Paper! (white page at the end of your packet)..... and of course  enjoy your weekend :) 

September 8/9

TEST DAY!!!!

We took the Unit 1 Test; if you were absent you will need to come in during intervention to finish it.... this is a DBQ Test..... so questions plus an essay so you will need the entire hour to finish! 

September 3/4

Journal: Explain 1 event that we have talked about in class that led to the American Revolution

In Class: Today we did the brochure exchange, and turned in your packets; if you were absent these will be due the day that you return to class.

Homework: Test is next time :) 

September 1/2

Journal: Do you think that the United States would ever have been successful if we did not have slavery in our history?

In class: Today in class we finished up your note packets (pages 6-7) We learned about the middle passage.  Please complete the blue page in your packet- what do you think he is holding *draw that in*

Homework: Make sure that your brochures are finished and your packets are filled out! We are turning them in next class period!

August 28/31

Journal: What is one tradition you would want to pass on to your posterity?

In Class: Today in class we finished page 4-5 of your note packet (using PowerPoint) For the rest of class we answered the question, "Did Pocahontas really save John Smith's life?" If you were absent come see me during intervention to get these documents :)

Homework: Work on your Colony Brochure

August 26/27

Journal: What would motivate you to move away from home?

In Class: Today in class we finished up the POV charts.... if you were absent you will need to come in during intervention to finish this activity.  We also started learning about colonies (filled out pages 3-4 in note guide)
***I introduced your project for this unit! You will be making a colony brochure inviting others to come and visit one of the 13 original colonies.  Instructions can be found on the last page of your packet.  I also have some examples that you may look at to help you :)

Homework: get started on your COLONY BROCHURE

PROJECT HELPS! 

If you are having a hard time finding colonial period information about your colony this website could be a helpful place to start: 

http://www.landofthebrave.info/american-history-of-13-colonies.htm

August 24/25

Journal: Why do people come to America today?

In class: 
Today I collected all the disclosure documents! If you were absent make sure that you bring that to me ASAP.

In class we made our new note packets, if you were absent either print one off here on the blog (under unit 1 tab) or come see me so I can get that for you.  We finished pages 1-2 in class- if you were absent you can find that PowerPoint under the unit 1 tab; We also broke into groups to get started on the POV character! If you were absent I will assign you a group :)

Homework: answer questions 1-2 at the bottom of page 2 in your note packet

August 20/21

Journal: None

In Class: Today in class we learned about why having different perspectives is important; as we learn about US History this year we will be looking at different perspectives and artifacts trying to discover what truly happened.  We also set up a class government and made some amendments to the class disclosure document.  I will let you know next week what these changes are :)

Homework: Turn in your disclosure document to me next Mon/Tue!!!!!

AUGUST 18

Welcome back to school! I hope you all had an amazing summer and are ready for a great year! This blog is a great tool for you to use to review what we did in class each day, to check what you missed if you were absent, and to study for unit exams! I am looking forward to a great year :) 

May 18/19

Journal: Describe a time when you felt left out of a group or isolated

In class: You turned in your Demonstration Posters! 

We filled out Section 2 of Civil Rights in your Packet (pg. 7) and watched more of THE HELP

Homework: The semester is rapidly coming to a close! You MUST get any late work to me ASAP

May 12/13

Journal: If you could ask the President any question, what would it be and why?

In class: We worked on your pink packets (pages 3-5)! **Make sure that your Learning Target guide is filled out through Day 2.
** Also start working on your demonstration posters :) 

May 8/11

Journal: How do you think the President should respond if another country is aggressive towards us?

In class: I passed out new packets & projects! We filled out the first 2 pages of your packet.  Project will be due May 18/19

May 6/7

Today you turned in your
1. Packet (completed)
2. Story of Us (purple)
3. 4 Journals
4. COLLAGE

We had an in-class review then we took the TEST !!!!!

If you were absent you have 1 week to make it up (that means Wednesday by intervention) 

May 4/5

Today

Journal: None

In class: we finished up your packets!!!! and watched how the Vietnam War is taught in Vietnam; if you were absent you will need to get the notes from the PowerPoint and fill out your notes, as well as go to the website found on your blue sheet and answer the questions!

Homework: Make sure all your packet is filled out; LEARNING TARGETS INCLUDED! Have your journals ready and your COLLAGES ARE DUE NEXT CLASS! Study for the test :) 

April 30/May 1

Journal: What is the most interesting part of US History you've learned about this year?

In class: Today we started the Vietnam War- we filled out page 8 and section 2 on page 9 of your packet.  Make sure that your learning target guide is filled out through day 5!

**Your collage will be due May 6/7.... that is next week so make sure that you are working on it :) 

April 28/29

Journal: What is the BEST memory from your childhood?

In class: We finished up the Cold War in class- your packet should be filled out through page 7 and LT guide through day 4!

Remember next class period is your chance to earn some EC points for dressing up or bringing a 1950's food item! 

REMEMBER

REMEMBER!!!!
Extra Credit Opportunities for 3rd period (tomorrow April 28th) and 2nd & 6th Periods (Wednesday April 29th)

April 22/23

Journal: we just went over your journal from last time, so if you haven't written it see post above :)

In class: Today we finished pages 2-3 of your notes, competed in more activities for the Space Race and started Story of Us: SuperPower (purple page)

Homework: Start on your collage assignment!

April 20/21

Journal: In your later life do you want a family? Do you want kids? How many? Why/why not?

In class: we made our new packets- Unit 18/19: 1950's.Cold War. Vietnam
** Your project for this unit will be to make a collage and will be due May 6/7. We also filled out page 1 and half of page 2 in your notes (up to baby boom).  We also watched an episode of Leave it to Beaver and filled out the TV analysis page in your packet (green sheet)

April 16/17

Journal: Tell me about a time that you were stereotyped- when did it happen, how did it happen and how did it make you feel?

In class we finished up your note packets! If you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to make up the notes!

We also turned in your
-30 Flash Cards
-Essay
-Packets

April 14/15

Journal: When do you think the use of Atomic Bombs is appropriate?

In class: Guided notes- chapter 17 section 3 (page 13 and top part of page 15) we also discussed the Atomic Bomb- you will need to come in during intervention to complete this activity!

****REMEMBER!!!!!! YOUR FLASH CARDS + ESSAY + PACKET ARE DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD!!!!!!!

April 1/2

Because of the shortened schedule this week we watched sections of SCHINDLERS LIST. We will resume learning about the U.S. in the war Friday and finish up after Spring Break! While watching, I hope that you were able to put yourselves in the shoes of those who had to endure the Holocaust.  I hope that you recognized that in the face of so much evil, there were still many good people who did everything they could to help those who were being persecuted-
Please take a moment to reflect on WHY Oskar Schindler did what he did

March 30/31

Journal: How should America respond to an attack such as Pearl Harbor?

In class: We watch sections 2-3 of story of us, and took notes on Chapter 17, section 1 of your notes.  We also read 2 eye witness accounts of the attack on Pearl Harbor, one from an American perspective, and the other from the Japanese perspective.  If you were absent, come see me and I will give you the material to complete this assignment.

**REMEMBER: you have 30 flashcards for this unit that will be due April 16/17, along with your test (essay).  Start working on them now so you can enjoy your spring break :) 

March 24/25

Today:

We learned about the Holocaust; You will need to fill out section 3 of your notes

March 20/23

Journal #2: Tell me everything you know about Germany during WWII

In class: We finished Chapter 16 section 1 +2 of your notes! We also played a relay game reviewing the dictators in Europe.

Homework: Be thinking about which topic you want to write about for you paper and get started on your flashcards! 

March 18/19

Journal: What makes someone a DANGEROUS leader?

In class: You made your new packets! If you lose this packet, you will be responsible for printing out a new one.  We took notes on Chapter 16 section 1.

I also handed out the test for this unit; you will be writing a paper choosing from 6 topics, this needs to be completed at home as homework and will be due April 16/17.  Come see for instructions.

Your project for this unit will be to create 30 flashcards, using your packet or terms that we discussed in class. Use this opportunity to research things that are interesting to you! This is also be due April 16/17

March 16/17

Today in class:
You finished reading the Compare/Contrast Great Depression with the Great Recession and filled out the worksheet in your packet

You turned in your packets + 4 journals!

You took your test- the Socratic Seminar paper.... If you were absent you MUST turn that in to me before next week! 

March 12/13

Journal: Why do artists make art?

In Class: We finished up your note packet! YAY and did a photo walk looking at your classmates interpretations of the Great Depression; you will need to fill out the photo walk page in your packet.  If you were absent you will need to come in during intervention (you must make this up before you turn in your packets! So before March 16/17 to look at pictures)
*I was very impressed with the quality of work! GREAT JOB :)

Homework: Study for your tests.... ie. read the story make connections between the story and the Great Depression, come prepared to ask questions and respond to others! 

March 10/11

Journal: How do you think we should fix a poor/weak economy?

Class: We finished Chapter 15 section 1-2 of your notes, as well as section 3 of the poster that you have been working on in class, and the story of Us video notes!

Remember that your picture project is due next class period! If you will not be here, you MUST make arrangements to get those assignments into me! 

**TOMORROW MORNING AT 8AM  IS THE DEADLINE FOR ANY LATE WORK! 

March 6/9

Today in class:

Your group filled out column 2 on your chart (effects of the Great Depression)

We filled out Section 3 of your notes, and watched the Hoover Dam and Dust Bowl section of the Story of Us notes.  I also handed out an article to read *** this will take place of your test. Come see me and I will get you a copy.

REMEMBER: Your picture project is due March 12/13!!!! If you will be absent, you MUST turn this in before you leave! 

March 4/5

Journal: What would you do if your family were in the Great Depression? How would you help? 

In class: We filled out section 2 of your notes as well as the yellow page in your packet (simulation) If you were not here for the simulation your alternate assignment is to watch this video clip 

and write me 2 paragraphs about what you learned, how you felt, etc. 

Homework: GET started on your picture project! 

Feb 25/March 1

Journal: Do you think it is possible for someone to have too much wealth? why/why not?

In class: We got our new packets today!!! GREAT DEPRESSION.  I also introduced your project for this unit.  It will be due on March 12/13.  IF YOU WILL BE ABSENT, YOU MUST TURN IT IN BEFORE THE DUE DATE.   This will go on this terms grades, no makeups etc.
We filled out Chapter 14 section 1 of your notes, and watched section 1 of Story of Us.

Homework: If you were absent last class period you will need to make up the test and turn in your packet before Thursday of this week! 

Feb 23/24

Journal: Found in the 1920's Economics, Politics, Religion PowerPoint

In class: Today we finished up your note packet! We also learned more about Al Capone and Prohibition- whatever you have not finished, will be homework! Everything in your packets are due next class period! (with the exception of the Flapper Quiz- this will be extra Credit!) You will also have your test next class. We will review before the Quiz.

Homework: Finish your Packets and Al Capone worksheet. In your packets, make sure that you have read "A Flappers Appeal to parents" pages 6-7 and filled out the questionnaire on page 8 

Feb 19/20

Journal: Should marijuana be legal? Please provide 3 reasons for your opinion.

In class: we learned about prohibition and the 18th amendment; you will need to fill out the 18th amendment sheet in your packet, and come in during intervention to get documents A, B, C & D to fill out the rubric.

Homework: read "A Flappers appeal to parents" in your packet and fill out the worksheet "You've come a long way baby" 

Feb 17/18

Journal: What artist/author/singer do you think has the biggest influence on your culture?

In Class: Today we learned all about the Harlem Renaissance; if you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to get the materials to finish these notes!

Homework: Start working on WWI Test corrections! 

Feb 12/13

Journal: What will people remember about your culture? What term do you think best describes your culture?

In class: We had our 1920's party! Today we learned all about culture from the 1920's- use the PowerPoint for day 1 to fill in these notes if you were absent!

Homework: PLEASE get caught up in this class...... many of you have yet to turn in the important book! 

Feb 10/11

Today ALL of your assignments for WWI are due! We also took the test! If you weren't in class you will need to come to intervention to make it up.... the LAST day to make up the test will be next Tuesday during intervention!

******REMEMBER next class period is our 1920's party! For extra credit you may 1. dress up, 2. bring food for the class, OR both :) 
AND 
Parent permission slips are EXTRA CREDIT (easiest EC ever!!!!) please bring them back to me ASAP 

Feb 6/9

Journal: Who is the most heroic person you know? why?

In class: We finished up 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and reviewed for our test (next class period!)

Homework: Finish up your packets.... all notes in class, white map, propaganda, rationing, movie notes

Feb 4/5

Journal: None

Today in class we: Finished up our Notes (Section 4) and watched more of "All Quiet on the Western Front". Next class we will finish the movie, and review for your test. Please make sure your notes and Learning Target guide are caught up :) 

February 2

Journal: What can we do as a country to include more minority/immigrant groups? As a school?

In class: Today we finished section 3 of your notes in your note packet.  We also watched more of "All Quiet on the Western Front" 

Jan 29/30

Journal: What would be the hardest thing for you to sacrifice? Why?

In class: We talked about rationing and filled out the peach sheet in your packet. If you were absent fill out the peach sheet activities and a description for each hour (in your day personally) fill out all of the activities and descriptions.
Some situations have come up that you will need to ration for: In the ration column make adjustments for the following scenarios:
1. You have lost electricity for the entire day
2. Your car has broken down
3. The price of food has been raised
Once you have made the adjustments, fill out the post-activity questions on the front page.
*We also started watching the movie "All quiet on the Western Front"

Homework: Learning Target

Jan 21-26

Sorry kiddos the schedule has been a little hectic this week due to CCR's... thanks for your patience!

Journal: What do you think would bring the United States into another World War? What would happen in that type of war now?


*2nd period on Thursday, we did the Trench War simulation and filled out #7-8 in your packets on Monday we did what is below

In class: We finished section 1 of your notes (#9-18) Use the PowerPoint.  We also looked at Primary Source Documents about Trench Warfare, filling out the blue page in your packet 'analyzing' documents.  If you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to get a Primary Source to analyze.

Homework: Fill out your Learning Target Day 2

Jan 16/20

Today in class we:

Learned about Trench Warfare- we are still on section 1 of your notes- through trench warfare
We did a trench war simulation in class

January 14/15

Today in class we:

Started WW1 Unit!!!!

We talked about the spark in Europe that ignited the War- in your packets (pink pages) you we filled out Section 1 #1-6- Use the PowerPoint to help you.

We also did a class simulation on alliances in WW1 :)

HOMEWORK: Complete the map in your packet (white paper) you will need to color in the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance. Use different colors! 

January 12/13

Today in class we:

Turned in Unit 8,9,10 Packet
Turned in Important Book
Had a review and took test :)

Please keep in mind this is a new semester, which means you all have a clean slate- please keep on top of your homework assignments!!!!! I promise if you come to class prepared, and turn your things in on time..... YOU WILL PASS MY CLASS

January 8/9

Term 2 is over........ WE SURVIVED A WHOLE SEMESTER TOGETHER :)

Today in class we finished up Unit 8,9,10 Packet (we did chapter 10 notes today) 

We talked about Imperialism and the Spanish American War 

Here is a video clip if you need a refresher before the test:

 http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/theodore-roosevelt/videos/roosevelt-fights-in-spanish-american-war

For the last part of class you worked on your "Important Book" these will be due next class period (Mon/Tues) 

ON MONDAY/TUESDAY your packets are due!!! Your Important Book is Due!!!! and we will have the test.  I handed out a study guide which I will post here as well, we will be having a review in class

        Ch: 8,9, 1o Review

Ch: 8,9, 1o Review

1.    Discrimination

2.    Segregation

3.    Jim Crow Laws

4.    Plessy v. Ferguson

5.    Informal rules

6.    Leisure and examples

7.    What does progressive mean?

8.    4 Goals of Social Reformers

9.    Muckraker

10.17^th & 19^th amendments

11.Suffrage

12. Upton Sinclair & “The Jungle”

13.Imperialism

14.3 factors that influenced American imperialism

15.Spanish American War

16.Yellow Journalism

17.Why did US help in Spanish American war?

18.What did US get in Treaty of Paris?

19.Ida Tarbell

20.Yellow Journalism

21.Jacob Riis