Wednesday, May 25, 2016

May 25/26

Today is your final in US History! 

I can't believe this year has already come to a close.  This has been an awesome year in large part due to you :) 

I hope that you have a fantastic summer.... remember who you are and be safe! 

I will miss you all---- Have a great year next year 

Friday, May 20, 2016

LATEWORK

ATTN: ALL latework is due TUESDAY. no exceptions!!!!!

May 19-24

In class you will be presenting your projects! Please do not blow this off--- it is a significant project worth 100 points.  Make sure that you have read through the instructions and you are aware what is expected of you.  I also have the grading rubric in hard copy & written on the board :)
FINISH STRONG

Monday, May 16, 2016

May 17/18

Today was another work day!!!!

You had the entire class period with your groups to finalize your projects! Today was the last day to work on them--- if you did not finish you must do so at home :)

Make sure that you share your presentation with kayliw@provo.edu

*if you are doing an individual project please make sure it is ready to go Thurs/Fri this week! 

Friday, May 13, 2016

May 13/16

Today in class we finished up The Help and had our socratic seminar :)

We also started on your final projects.... if you were absent next class we will be working on them as well so I will get you filled in next week!

Have a Great Weekend


Wednesday, May 11, 2016

May 11/12

Today we finished up The Help! Next class period you will be turning your packets in and we will have a discussion about the movie :) 

Monday, May 9, 2016

May 9/10

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

In Class: Today you turned in your civil rights demonstration poster!!!! We finished up the Civil Rights movement discussing/comparing MLK to Malcolm X and the effects of the Civil Rights movement on America; we also watched more of The Help.

Homework: Make sure that your packets are all filled out (with the exception of the Help socratic seminar page) and Learning Target guide is filled out through day 4!


Friday, May 6, 2016

DEMONSTRATION POSTERS

REMEMBER!!!!   Your demonstration posters are due Mon/Tues this upcoming week :) 
don't forget

Thursday, May 5, 2016

May 5/6

Journal #3: What do you think about the Emmett Till story? (Discuss Emmett Till 1st then journal slide 101)

Lecture- Today we filled out pages 6-7 of your guided note packet- covering sections 1-2 of Chapter 21

 LEARNING TARGET DAY 3

MOVIE:  Today I introduced “The Help” Discuss Change Agents & why this movie is important.


Homework: Get started on Demonstration poster project!!!!!

***If you were absent here are some video clips that will help you better understand what we talked about in class today!!! ENJOY :)









Tuesday, May 3, 2016

May 3/4

Periods 2 & 5 I AM FINALLY BACK! I hope you missed me..... I'm excited to finish out the year with you :)

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

In Class: Today we filled out section 2 & 3 of notes (pages 3-5) Make sure sure your learning target guides are caught up for Days 1 & 2 :)

Homework: I introduced the Civil Rights demonstration poster project! Get started on that--- they will be due next Mon/Tues


Wednesday, April 27, 2016

April 27/28

Today you turned in your packets and took the Test!!!! 
If you weren't here you will need to turn in your packet the next time I see you, and come take the test by next Friday (May 6th) !!!!!!

Monday, April 25, 2016

April 25/26

Journal: Do you think that the US should be involved in Vietnam?

In Class: Today we finished up your packets!! We also watched a video clip about how the Vietnam war is taught in Vietnam (back of the gold sheet in your packet) if you were absent here is the link: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-vietnam-war

Homework: Make sure that your packets are all caught up and that your Learning Targets are filled out! We will turn them in next class (Wed/Thur) and take the test :)


Thursday, April 21, 2016

April 21/22

Journal: What is your favorite thing you have learned about US History this year?

In Class: Today we started learning about Vietnam! We filled out sections 1-2 in your packets :)

Homework: Make sure your packets and LT guides are all caught up! Your packets and test will be next week (Wed/Thur) 

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

April 19/20

Journal: What is your favorite memory from your childhood?

In Class: Today we started on the Cold War! We filled out your packets section 1-2 of the cold war ending with the review questions on page 7.  We also watched more on the Story of Us :)

Homework: Make sure that your Learning Targets are filled out through Day 4 & your packet is all caught up! You will be turning your packets in and taking the test next Wednesday/Thursday (27th/28th) 

Friday, April 15, 2016

April 15/18

Journal: What fears do the American public have today?

In Class: Today we started on the Cold War! We filled out your packets up to the Korean War (pages 4-5) We will finish up the Cold War next class!

Homework: Make sure that your Learning Target for days 1-2 & 3 :) 

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

April 11/12

Journal: Do you want a family later in life? Kids? How many?

In Class: Today we started a new unit!!! If you were absent, you will need to come and make a packet-- we started section 1 (page 1) and finished through the Baby Boom

Homework: You have until FRIDAY to make up WWII test!!!! 

Friday, April 1, 2016

March 31/April 1

Today we took the WWII Test!!!! and turned in your packets! 

Enjoy your Spring Break! 
NO homework for US History :) 
Be Safe 
and 
I will see you in 9 days :) 

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

REVIEW

Tomorrow morning intervention we will have the 
last review for the WWII Test! 
I would love to see you all there---- 
my classroom 
7:10-8:00 am 
be there or be square :) 

March 29/30

Journal: I want you to think of a time you were made fun of for the way you looked, talked, acted, dressed, or for your gender, race, age, etc. When was it? What happened? How did it make you feel?

Lecture: We filled out section 17.4 on page 15 of your packets! The bottom of page 13, 14, and map can be crossed out :) Fill out Learning Target for Day 9 

Parallel Journeys: Today we wrapped up our book! I hope you enjoyed it and learned some lessons that will be applicable to you! There is a thought sheet that you can come and get from me if you were absent to wrap up your feelings about the book 


Homework: Make sure that packets are caught up and ready to be turned in! Study for the test!!!!     

Monday, March 28, 2016

March 25/28

Journal: When is the use of Atomic weapons appropriate?

In Class: Today we filled out section 17.3 of your notes 'War in the Pacific'--- we also looked at primary sources centering around the dropping of the A-Bombs over Hiroshima & Nagasaki.  If you were absent you will need to come in during intervention to complete this assignment :)

Homework: Make sure you are getting your readings done!

Test Review: You will be taking your WWII test this Thurs/Fri.  I will have a review session for the test this Wed/Thurs morning 7:10-8:00 am if you would like to go over the review and study for the test :) 

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

March 22/23

Journal: Is there ever a time for war?

In Class: Today you broke into groups and read a children's book discussing war---- you thought about authors purpose, perspective/bias and ultimately re-thought the journal question. You then presented poster to the class! If you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to read a book and fill out the worksheet!

Homework: Read chapters 18-19 Parallel Journeys!

Friday, March 18, 2016

3rd Term!

We made it!!!!!

Grades are complete as of Friday March 18 @ 2:28 pm---- This term has been awesome! Keep going strong and lets make it a great last term together! 

I will see you all next week & remember to keep reading & prep for round 2 of March Madness :)

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

MARCH MADNESS!!!

Remember tomorrow & Friday we will start our March Madness Tournament :) 

This will be the very last thing on this terms grade.... DON'T BLOW IT OFF! 

You must have your person ready to go in class or else you will be given a zero (no make ups) If you will be absent, you need to email me your character or come see me in person. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

March 15/16

Journal: What do you know about Pearl Harbor?

In Class: Today we took notes on section 16.4 (pages 6-8).  We also started 'Story of Us: WWII' watching section 1 about Pearl Harbor.  We also went over the reading logs.  KEEP UP ON READINGS!

Homework: Be ready with your March Madness character for next class! Tournament starts! Have readings done for next class as well :) 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Im Still Here



Make sure that you are keeping up on your reading & filling out your reading logs!!!!!

Monday, March 7, 2016

March 7/8

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

In Class: Today we reviewed the dictators! We also filled out section 2 of your notes---

KEY TERMS/EVENTS: Union with Austria, Sudentenland, Munich Agreement, Appeasement, Non-agression pact, blitzkrieg, phony war, battle of Britain

We also reviewed 'Parallel Journeys' chapter 2&3 and read chapter 4 in class! Make sure that you are keeping up with your readings so that you can participate in class :)

Homework: Chapters 5&6 of Parallel Journeys & keep thinking about your March Madness character! You will need to have one picked by the end of this week!

Thursday, March 3, 2016

March 3/4

Journal: What makes someone a DANGEROUS leader?

In Class: Today we started our new unit WWII!!!! We did section 1 of your notes learning about the different dictators and their rises to power in Europe and your Learning Target for Day 1 :) You also received a copy of 'Parallel Journeys' we read chapter 1 in class---

Homework: Read chapters 2-3 of Parallel Journeys & come to class next time prepared to share :) 

Monday, February 29, 2016

Feb 29/March 2

Journal: None

In class: Today we finished up story of us, turned in your packets, and took your test (socratic seminar) If you were absent, come see me and I will let you know how you can make the test up. We also talked about  the upcoming project for WWII! We will have a march madness tournament in class where you will pick an American 'hero' that will go up against another american 'hero'.  I have the info paper so come see me to pick this up :)

Homework: Start thinking about your March Madness character! Round 1 starts March 17/18

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Feb 25/26

Journal: Both the trampoline and the ballpoint pen were invented during the 1930s- which was more important?

In class: Today we finished up your guided notes and did the article comparison- if you were absent you will need to come in during intervention to get these articles. Next class period you will turn your packets in and take the test!

Homework: Make sure that your learning target guide is all caught up, your packets are ready to be turned in and you have read the story for your test! 

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Feb 23/24

Journal: Why do artists make art?

In Class: Today we filled out Chapter 15: section 1 & 2 of your note packet.  Use the PowerPoint if you were absent to make this up.  We also did the Great Depression photo walk! If you were absent, you needed to get your pictures to me for credit.  You also looked at 13 pictures that your classmates brought. If you were absent you will need to come in during intervention to look at the photos.

***I also handed out your test--- the socratic seminar

Homework: Make sure that your packets are caught up and start reading over the test text and answering the questions 

Monday, February 22, 2016

project

PHOTO ASSIGNMENT IS DUE NEXT CLASS!!!! 

Don't blow this off--- if you don't turn it in on the due date, you CANNOT MAKE IT UP :)

Friday, February 19, 2016

Feb 19/22

Journal: What would be the hardest thing about living during the Great Depression? Would you make it? Why/Why not?

In Class: Today we filled out section 2 of your posters with your groups! We also filled out section 3 of your guided notes :) and watched 'Hoover Dam' and 'Dust Bowl' using your story of Us notes!

Homework: PICTURE PROJECT!!!!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Feb 17/18

Journal: (about simulation) What would you do if you were in the same situation?

In Class: Today we did the 'Great Depression Simulation' if you were absent, you will need to make this assignment up by interviewing someone or reading a biography about the GD and doing a 1 page write up.  We also took notes on section 2 of your packets.

Homework: Fill out the LT for Day 2---- WORK ON PHOTO PROJECTS! 

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Feb 12/16

We started our new unit! THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Journal: Do you think its possible for someone to have too much wealth? Why/Why not?

In Class: We corrected your tests from last the last unit---- in the future when you take a test, please READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE QUESTION before answering!!!
Today we did a lot: I introduced your projects for this unit which will be awesome. You will be creating or re-creating great depression pictures.  Info is on the last page of your packets. Due date is the 23/24!!! We also filled out section 1 of your  new packets, got into groups and started filling out a poster :)

Homework: Learning Target-- Day 1

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

February 10/11

Journal: What do you think is the most interesting part of the 1920s?

In Class: Today you turned in your packets + projects!!! We also took the test on the 1920s--- we had a lot of practice this unit with utilizing primary sources so you should feel pumped for this test :)
If you were absent, you MUST come in during intervention to complete the test

Homework: NONE!!! 

Monday, February 8, 2016

February 8/9

Journal: This is a cartoon made about immigration in the U.S. after WWI. Please answer the following:
   Who do the little people in the cartoon represent?
   What do you think the funnel represents?
   What do you think this cartoon is saying about immigration after WWI in the U.S.?
In Class: Today we finished the green page in your packets 'Economics, Politics, Religion'.  We also discussed Al Capone and did the peach page in your packet using the Chrome books.  If you were absent, you will need to finish this at home.  

Homework: Make sure that everything is filled out in your packets! They are due next class along with your PROJECTS!!!!!!

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Feb 4/5

Journal #3: How do you feel about the legalization of marijuana?  Do you think it should be legal or illegal?  Please list AT LEAST 3 reasons why you feel the way you do. 

In Class: Today we learned about Prohibition---- The causes, Who it effected, and ultimately the effects it had on our nation.  We looked at 4 primary sources to better understand what Prohibition was all about and filled out the gold sheet in your packet.  If you were absent, come and see me during intervention to get these documents :) 

Homework: Keep in mind that the project due date is coming up!!! Next Wednesday/Thursday!!!
 

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

WWI TEST MAKE UP

If you are interested in making up the WWI Test here is how to do so:
It will be due: February 10/11

I have given you the following 4 standards from our Unit on WWI--- you will create a test for me based on these standards.  You must pass off the test you created with me (let me look over it to make sure the questions are appropriate).  You will then take the test that you wrote.  If you pass your test with a 90% or higher, you will receive 1 letter grade higher than your original test.

Your test must include the following:

·       Write 2 multiple-choice questions for each standard.
·       1 short answer question for each standard (2-3 sentences)
·       1 long answer question (1 paragraph) for 1 standard.

4 Standards from WWI:
1. I can identify what circumstances (causes) that lead to a war

2. I can understand the types of warfare and diseases experienced during WW1

3. I can identify why the US entered WW1 and the feelings Americans had throughout the war.

4. I can understand how WW1 ended and how that led to a possible WW2