Monday, February 28, 2011

Updates to the Blog

So...the blog looks a bit new, eh?

I thought I'd make a few changes and see if this could be more helpful to people. If you look above these blog posts, you'll notice that there is now a calendar that lists the homework assignments. If you click on the assignment you're looking at, it will give you more details (including page numbers, etc.)

Also, there is a tab that has in-class handouts! How helpful!

Extra credit for anyone who comes in tomorrow (March 1st) and has THIS entry printed out. (Please don't print out the entire blog!!!)

Sunday, February 27, 2011

2/28-3/4: WORLD WAR ONE, WEEK 2

Hope everyone had a lovely break and is ready to get back to school. We are going to continue with our unit on World War I.

MONDAY 2/28
In-Class: Review causes of World War I (Helpful to remember M.A.I.N -- militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism). Begin discussing the July Crisis, response to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Homework: 29-2 TCN (finish up, worked on for one class period)

TUESDAY 3/1
In-Class: Finish July Crisis Worksheet; discuss the war itself -- Western front, trench warfare, etc.
Homework: None (unless you didn't do the 29-2 TCN!)

WEDNESDAY 3/2
In-Class: Finish Western Front / Eastern Front Chart; Trench warfare overhead; Reading on Poison Gas
Homework: 29-3 TCN pgs. 253-255, stop at "War Affects Home Front" 


When reading, focus on the following ideas…

·      How does World War I escalate (to become a world war); Gallipoli Campaign
·      Wartime economies and role of government
·      How Allies push to victory
·      Concept of total war
THURSDAY 3/3
In-Class: 1914 Map of Europe
Homework: Finish 1914 Map of Europe

FRIDAY 3/4: PROGRESS REPORTS!
In-Class: WWI Video; Progress Report Meetings
Homework: Finish 29-3 TCN ; Get progress report signed by parent / guardian. Due by TUESDAY March, 8

Monday, February 14, 2011

2/14-2/18: WEEK ONE, WORLD WAR ONE

MONDAY 2/14
In-Class: Latin America Test
Homework: 29-1 TCN due Wednesday

29-1: The Stage is Set for War Reading Focus (pages 743-746)
 When reading, focus on the following ideas….
  • ·      What political and military forces take root in Europe in the late 1800s? How might these forces set the stage for war? (causes of WWI) How did these forces increase tensions among European nations?
  • ·      Triple Alliance and Triple Entente
  • ·      Major events that set World War I in motion? 


TUESDAY 2/15
In-Class: Work on 29-1 TCN, due Wednesday
Homework: 29-1 TCN due Wednesday (see 29-1 reading focus)

WEDNESDAY 2/16
In-Class: What are the causes of WWI? (mind map); remember the M.A.I.N causes. Reading on Wilhelm II, questions due at end of class.
Homework: Begin thinking about the following question, Was WWI inevitable? Could it have been prevented?

THURSDAY 2/17
In-Class: Short-term vs. long-term causes. Discuss the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. How do the long term causes come into play in this scenario (alliances, nationalism, etc.) 
Homework: 2-3 Paragraph response -- Was WWI inevitable? Could it have been prevented? (If you are having trouble, think about whether you believe that the long term causes created this war. Or maybe a person or event was entirely responsible) USE SPECIFIC DETAILS AND WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES. 



Extra Help? Try this webquest for review on "causes of World War I" 


FRIDAY 2/18
In-Class: Start 29-2 TCN
29-2: War Consumes Europe (pages 747-751)

When reading, focus on the following ideas…

·      Reaction to Austria’s declaration of war? (know who declares war on who, in what order)
·      Military events on the Western Front?
·      Progression of war on Eastern Front?
·      New technology and weapons in war? New fighting techniques?


Homework: Enjoy your break...try not to forget all the work we did this week!

Monday, February 7, 2011

2/7 - 2/11: Latin America Week 3

MONDAY 2/7
In-Class: Finish Panama Canal Video. Video questions due at end of class.
Homework: 28-4 Guided Reading


TUESDAY 2/8
No Period 2 -- Late Start
In-Class: Begin 28-4 notes
Homework: Study Guide due Friday, Test on Monday 2/14


WEDNESDAY 2/9
In-Class: 28-4 Notes
Homework: Study Guide due Friday, Test on Monday 2/14


THURSDAY 2/10
In-Class: Teacher Recommendation day; work on producing creative artifact representing concept / person from 28-3 or 28-4 (topic must come from 28-3 or 28-4); begin presenting artifacts Thursday and Friday
Homework: Study Guide due Friday, Test on Monday 2/14

FRIDAY 2/11
In-Class: Finish presentations; finish notes for 28-4 (Mexican Revolution and new constitution); Liberal / Conservative divide in Mexico
Homework: Study for test on Monday



Thursday, February 3, 2011

Latin America Wk. 2 Handouts and Powerpoint

  1. Guided Reading 28-4
  2. Study Guide Latin America 
  3. Panama Canal Video Questions
  4. Panama Canal Video (follow link and click "watch online")
  5. 28-3 Powerpoint



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Week 1/31 - 2/4: LATIN AMERICA wk. 2

MONDAY 1/31
Absent today -- substitute. All classes worked on TCN 28-3.

TUESDAY 2/1
1/2 Day -- No Pds. 5 or 7
Pd. 2, 3, and 4 In-Class: 28-3 Powerpoint
Homework: Finish 28-3 TCN

WEDNESDAY 2/2
SNOW DAY

THURSDAY 2/3
Late start -- no pds. 2 or 3. Assembly pd. 7
Pd. 4: Finish 28-3 powerpoint. 
Homework Pd. 4: 28-3 Matching Worksheet
Pd 5 In-Class: 28-3 powerpoint
Homework: 28-3 Matching Worksheet

FRIDAY 2/4
Pd. 2, 3, 4, 5: Finish 28-3 Powerpoint. Start watching Panama Canal video and answer questions (SEE HANDOUTS ENTRY FOR ACCESS TO BOTH)
Pd. 7: 28-3 Powerpoint
Homework: 1 paragraph response -- Describe both the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary. How are they similar and how are they different?