January 10/13

REVIEW your WWI packets for our test on Tuesday (14th) and Wednesday (15th). I handed out a study guide (posted below) You will also turn your packets in when you take the test :) 

WW1: REVIEW (highlight the following ideas in your notes, and study them)

1.    The 4 causes of WW1 & why WW1 started

2.    Know why and when the US entered WW1

3.    Know the different alliances and who was on what side

4.    Know some example of: weapons, diseases, anti-immigrant hysteria,

5.    How did the US prepare for WW1?

6.    What country gave up and when?

7.    Know the legacy of WWI: ie. total killed in WW1, what countries had the highest death totals, American death total

8.    Know these things about Wilson: his thoughts on the war, why he entered the war, what are his 14 points, what is the League of Nations, weaknesses of the Treaty of Versailles

9.    How or why does WW1 affect us today?

10.Know the Map of Europe/Nations involved in WW1

11.Make sure your packet is complete (1. Notes in class 2. Learning Targets (I will check to see that you highlighted your notes and will assume you studied them)

ESCAPE ROOM FORM :)

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December 10

Journal #3: Review MAIN causes of WWI

In Class: Today we took notes on trench warfare (if you were absent, you can get these notes from a friend) and simulated what war would have looked like.

Homework: Look through PowerSchool and see what assignments/quizzes/packets you are missing and get those turned into me ASAP!

Nov 25/26

Journal: None

In Class: Today you took your Progressives Quiz (if you were absent it's in the testing center waiting for you:)) We also intro'd Imperialism which will begin our next unit: WWI 

Homework: Look through your packets (learning targets, journals, notes etc) everything should be finished with the exception of the last page (peach imperialism) and learning target day 7 which we will wrap up next class!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! I'll see you in December! 

November 22

Journal #5: Who is your favorite character from any story? Why do you like them? What makes them unique?

In Class: Today we delved into the character of TEDDY ROOSEVELT! You worked through 7 documents with your group to discover who he was (this was a challenge as you looked at his words, actions, and legacy)

*If you were absent, pick up the documents when you return to complete the activity :)

Homework: We will have quiz next class period- you are allowed to use one index card on the quiz; look through your notes that you took (focus notes on essential questions, learning targets and the green page)

Nov 7/8

Journal: none

In Class: Today we started Progressivism! You got your new packet and worked together with your group discovering some of the issues that needed reform.  If you were absent, you can get the notes from a friend when you come back!

Homework: If you haven't turned in your packet make sure you get it to me ASAP!

Nov 5/6

Journal: None

In Class: Today we had our socratic seminar on 'How can I call this my home?" If you didn't turn in your reading with comments, annotations and questions make sure that you get that to me ASAP!

Homework: Make sure your packets and socratic readings are turned in! If you missed the quiz, it is located in the testing center :)