Week of 10/31
Monday 10/31
1.The Haunted History of Halloween Documentary
Tuesday 11/1
1. Warm-Up
Explain the meaning that this cartoonist was trying to express and why it is related to yellow journalism
See picture at link below:
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/spanamer/media/images/photos/kid.jpg
2. Map Activity - Overseas America 1867-1940
3. Homework - Chapter 10, Section 2 Reading Questions
Wednesday 11/2
1. Warm-Up -
Which of these rights that are provided to you by the U.S. Consitution do you feel is the MOST important to you? Explain why.
- Freedom of Speech
- Right to keep and bear arms
- Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
2. Notes: American Imperialsim
3. Video Notes - The US & the World: 1865-1917
Thursday 11/3
1. Warm-Up
What do you think of American Imperialism? Do you think we are justified in our seeking out other lands?
2. Notes: American Imperialism
3. Finish video: The US & the World: 1865-1917
Homework: Chapter 10, Section 3 Reading Questions
Friday 11/4
1. Warm-Up
The United States has invested $20 Million to bring Elmo and Sesame Street to Pakistan. The idea is that Sesame Street, set in Pakistan, would improve literacy in the country and teach tolerance and understanding. What do you think? Is this a good investment?
2. Finish Notes: American Imperialism
3. Close Reading - Primary Source: In Favor of Imperialism
Week of 11/7
Monday 11/7
1. Warm Up - What is an alliance? Do you believe that a military alliance helps prevent war or creates more war? Explain.
2. Factors Leading to U.S. Involvement in World War I - Analysis
Tuesday 11/8
No - School
Election Day - Teacher Inservice
Wednesday 11/9
1. Warm Up
Is war in the world inevitable or do you think it is usually avoidable? Explain.
2. Lecture - World War I
3. Homework: Chapter 11 Vocabulary
Thursday 11/10
1. Warm Up
Failure is not an option!
West Potomac High School in Alexandria, VA is all but getting rid of "F" as a grade and replacing it with "I" for incomplete. Students then have the rest of the year to make up the work and pass the course.
Supporters say that this helps students who are struggling to be able to earn their grades at a different pace. Opponents say that this will make students less accountable and they won't be able to handle future failures.
What do you think about doing away with failing grades?
2. Lecture - World War 1
3. The Great War Video - Video Notes
Friday 11/11
1. Warm Up
What do you think about the Occupy Wallstreet protests and the violence they are producing? Do you think this is effective? What do they want?
2. Lecture - World War 1
3. The Great War Video - Video Notes
1. Warm Up - What is an alliance? Do you believe that a military alliance helps prevent war or creates more war? Explain.
2. Factors Leading to U.S. Involvement in World War I - Analysis
Tuesday 11/8
No - School
Election Day - Teacher Inservice
Wednesday 11/9
1. Warm Up
Is war in the world inevitable or do you think it is usually avoidable? Explain.
2. Lecture - World War I
3. Homework: Chapter 11 Vocabulary
Thursday 11/10
1. Warm Up
Failure is not an option!
West Potomac High School in Alexandria, VA is all but getting rid of "F" as a grade and replacing it with "I" for incomplete. Students then have the rest of the year to make up the work and pass the course.
Supporters say that this helps students who are struggling to be able to earn their grades at a different pace. Opponents say that this will make students less accountable and they won't be able to handle future failures.
What do you think about doing away with failing grades?
2. Lecture - World War 1
3. The Great War Video - Video Notes
Friday 11/11
1. Warm Up
What do you think about the Occupy Wallstreet protests and the violence they are producing? Do you think this is effective? What do they want?
2. Lecture - World War 1
3. The Great War Video - Video Notes
Week of 11/14
Monday 11/14
1. Warm Up - No Warm Up
2. The Lost Batallion Video
Tuesday 11/15
1. Warm Up - None
2. The Lost Batallion Video
Last day to vote for our classroom grant at www.classroomcash.org
Search for Majask :-)
Wednesday 11/16
1. Warm Up -
What do you think about women serving in the military? Do you think women should fight in wars? Should the draft include women?
2. Lecture - World War I
3. Chapter 11, Section 3 Reading Questions
Thursday 11/17
1. Warm Up -
What responsibility do citizens (at home) have during the time of war?
2. Lecture - World War I
3. Video Notes: History of US: Safe for Democracy
Friday 11/18
1. Warm Up - No Warm Up
Warm ups 1-12 due Monday 11/21
2. Lecture - World War I
3. Finish Video Notes: History of US: Safe for Democracy
1. Warm Up - No Warm Up
2. The Lost Batallion Video
Tuesday 11/15
1. Warm Up - None
2. The Lost Batallion Video
Last day to vote for our classroom grant at www.classroomcash.org
Search for Majask :-)
Wednesday 11/16
1. Warm Up -
What do you think about women serving in the military? Do you think women should fight in wars? Should the draft include women?
2. Lecture - World War I
3. Chapter 11, Section 3 Reading Questions
Thursday 11/17
1. Warm Up -
What responsibility do citizens (at home) have during the time of war?
2. Lecture - World War I
3. Video Notes: History of US: Safe for Democracy
Friday 11/18
1. Warm Up - No Warm Up
Warm ups 1-12 due Monday 11/21
2. Lecture - World War I
3. Finish Video Notes: History of US: Safe for Democracy
Week of 11/21
Monday 11/21
1. No Warm Up
Warm ups Due Today #1-12
2. World War I Map Activity
Tuesday 11/22
1. No Warm Up
2. Study Guide Work Day
Wednesday 11/23
Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Thursday 11/24
Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Friday 11/25
Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
1. No Warm Up
Warm ups Due Today #1-12
2. World War I Map Activity
Tuesday 11/22
1. No Warm Up
2. Study Guide Work Day
Wednesday 11/23
Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Thursday 11/24
Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Friday 11/25
Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Week of 11/28
Monday 11/28
1. No Warm Up
Test Review Day
Tuesday 11/29
1. Study Guides due
2. Test - American Imperialism and World War I
Wednesday 11/30
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. Vocabulary - Chapter 12
Thursday 12/1
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. The Untouchables
Friday 12/2
1. The Untouchables
1. No Warm Up
Test Review Day
Tuesday 11/29
1. Study Guides due
2. Test - American Imperialism and World War I
Wednesday 11/30
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. Vocabulary - Chapter 12
Thursday 12/1
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. The Untouchables
Friday 12/2
1. The Untouchables
Week of 12/5
Monday 12/5
1. Finish - the Untouchables
2. Lecture Notes - the Roaring 20's
Tuesday 12/6
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. Video Notes - The Roaring 20's
Wednesday 12/7
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. Video Notes - The Roaring 20's
Thursday 12/8
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. Introduce Project - Digital Magazine Project
Friday 12/9
1920's Project
1. Finish - the Untouchables
2. Lecture Notes - the Roaring 20's
Tuesday 12/6
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. Video Notes - The Roaring 20's
Wednesday 12/7
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. Video Notes - The Roaring 20's
Thursday 12/8
1. Lecture Notes - The Roaring 20's
2. Introduce Project - Digital Magazine Project
Friday 12/9
1920's Project
Week of 12/12
Monday 12/12
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Tuesday 12/13
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Wednesday 12/14
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Thursday 12/15
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Friday 12/16
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Start - Cinderella Man
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Tuesday 12/13
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Wednesday 12/14
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Thursday 12/15
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Friday 12/16
1920's Digital Magazine Project
Start - Cinderella Man
Week of 12/19
Monday 12/19
Cinderella Man
Tuesday 12/20
Cinderella Man
Wednesday 12/21
No School - Winter Break
Thursday 12/22
No School - Winter Break
Friday 12/23
No School - Winter Break
Cinderella Man
Tuesday 12/20
Cinderella Man
Wednesday 12/21
No School - Winter Break
Thursday 12/22
No School - Winter Break
Friday 12/23
No School - Winter Break
Week of 1/2
Monday 1/2
No School
Tuesday 1/3
No School
Wednesday 1/4
1. Lecture - The Great Depression
Thursday 1/5
1. Lecture - The Great Depression
2. Homework - Chapter 13 Vocabulary
Friday 1/6
1. Lecture - The Great Depression
2. Great Depression Video - Video Notes
No School
Tuesday 1/3
No School
Wednesday 1/4
1. Lecture - The Great Depression
Thursday 1/5
1. Lecture - The Great Depression
2. Homework - Chapter 13 Vocabulary
Friday 1/6
1. Lecture - The Great Depression
2. Great Depression Video - Video Notes
Week of 1/9 & 1/16
Monday 1/9
1. Lecture - The New Deal
2. Homework: Chapter 15 Vocab
Tuesday 1/10
1. Lecture - The New Deal
2. FDR Biography Video - Video Notes
Wednesday 1/11
1. Lecture - The New Deal
2. Finish FDR Biography Video - Video Notes
Thursday 1/12
Exam Review
Friday 1/13
Exam Review
Monday - 1/16
No School
1. Lecture - The New Deal
2. Homework: Chapter 15 Vocab
Tuesday 1/10
1. Lecture - The New Deal
2. FDR Biography Video - Video Notes
Wednesday 1/11
1. Lecture - The New Deal
2. Finish FDR Biography Video - Video Notes
Thursday 1/12
Exam Review
Friday 1/13
Exam Review
Monday - 1/16
No School