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

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! 

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 

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 :)

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!!!!

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! 

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

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!!! 

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!!!!!!

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!!!

 

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

February 3

Journal: What artist/musician/writer influences your culture? Why?

In Class: Today we learned about the Harlem Renaissance--- you should be able to tell me WHAT it is, the CAUSES, and the EFFECTS. If you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to make this up :)

Homework: Get going on your projects!!!!!

Feb 1/2

Today was our 1920's PARTY!!!!

Journal #1: What do you think are some things that will be a part of your culture when people look back?  How does being young influence the way people treat you?  OR What is a phrase they will use to describe your “decade” of growing up?  How does being young influence the way people treat you? 

In Class: Today was all about 20s culture :) Thank you for dressing up & brining food!!! We did the yellow sheet in your packet. You should be able to use the PowerPoint to finish it up! 

Homework: Keep in mind that your projects will be due next Wed/Thurs! Get started on them!!!!