Today, the students and the instructor has discussions about the holidays and their significance in every one's lives (Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa). In addition, the instructor passed out the instructions for the Winter Break Extra Credit assignment.
WH Honors Homework: ENJOY YOUR WINTER BREAK AND COMPLETE WINTER BREAK EXTRA CREDIT IF YOU WISH...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
WH Homework: ENJOY YOUR WINTER BREAK AND COMPLETE WINTER BREAK EXTRA CREDIT IF YOU WISH...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Following a brief follow-up discussion of "Gallipoli" from the previous class period, the instructor continued with the lecture notes and discussion dealing with the introduction of new technologies into World War I (Machine Gun, Submarine, Tank, Airplane, and Poison Gas).
WH Honors Homework: Continue with reading in Chapter 13 and work on Political Cartoon assignment (The Crime of the Ages)...be sure to complete Question 5 (create own cartoon).
WH Homework: Continue reading in Chapter 13 and work on Political Cartoon assignment (The Crime of the Ages)...be sure to complete Question 5 (create own cartoon).
WH Honors Homework: Continue with reading in Chapter 13 and work on Political Cartoon assignment (The Crime of the Ages)...be sure to complete Question 5 (create own cartoon).
WH Homework: Continue reading in Chapter 13 and work on Political Cartoon assignment (The Crime of the Ages)...be sure to complete Question 5 (create own cartoon).
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Today, the students began the period with their second Warm-Up for Unit 6 (World War I). Warm-Up Question #2: How did the Central Powers hope to avoid a "two-front war"? What was the plan called? What did the plan call for? What was significant about the developments at the first Battle of the Marne? What aspect of warfare developed as a result of the first Battle of the Marne? Explain.
Following the warm-up this morning, the students were exposed to a 35 minute clip and discussion regarding "trench warefare" using a segment from the hollywood movie "Gallipoli" starring Mark Lee and Mel Gibson from the 1980's. The film details the harshness of trench warfare as British and Australian forces face the Turkish forces in the Dardanelles.
WH Honors Homework: Continue reading in Chapter 13 and work on finishing Unit 6 Vocabulary.
WH Homework: Continue reading in Chapter 13 and work on finishing Unit 6 Vocabulary.
Following the warm-up this morning, the students were exposed to a 35 minute clip and discussion regarding "trench warefare" using a segment from the hollywood movie "Gallipoli" starring Mark Lee and Mel Gibson from the 1980's. The film details the harshness of trench warfare as British and Australian forces face the Turkish forces in the Dardanelles.
WH Honors Homework: Continue reading in Chapter 13 and work on finishing Unit 6 Vocabulary.
WH Homework: Continue reading in Chapter 13 and work on finishing Unit 6 Vocabulary.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Today, the instructor continued with lecture and classroom discussion regarding World War I developments. The students and the instructor looked at the developments of new technologies and trench warfare, and how these developments contributed to the idea of Total War and the increase in soldier mortality during World War I.
WH Honors Homework: Reading in Chapter 13 and Unit 6 Vocabulary
WH Homework: Reading in Chapter 13 and Unit 6 Vocabulary
WH Honors Homework: Reading in Chapter 13 and Unit 6 Vocabulary
WH Homework: Reading in Chapter 13 and Unit 6 Vocabulary
Monday, December 14, 2009
Today, the students continued with the identification of the countries that participated as part of the alliances during World War I. As an extension of the identifications dealing with the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, students identified the countries participating under the labels of the Central Powers and Allied Powers at the beginning of World War I, using a map activity. The students were asked to complete the map activity as homework if they didn't finish answering the questions and color coding of the countries under the alliances and neutrality.
WH Honors Homework: Finish Map Activity, continue reading in Chapter 13 and continue with Unit 6 Vocabulary.
WH Homework: Finish Map Activity, continue reading in Chapter 13 and continue with Unit 6 Vocabulary.
WH Honors Homework: Finish Map Activity, continue reading in Chapter 13 and continue with Unit 6 Vocabulary.
WH Homework: Finish Map Activity, continue reading in Chapter 13 and continue with Unit 6 Vocabulary.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Today, the students began the period with Warm-Up #1 for Unit 6: Why did European countries begin to build standing armies during the Industrial Period? Why did these European countries choose to also form defensive alliances? What did they hope to achieve? What happened instead? How did Nationalism in Europe contribute to the "Powder Keg" in the Balkan Peninsula? EXPLAIN.
Following the warm-up question, the instructor discussed the implications for World War I and how the alliance system contributed to growing tensions and the rise of multiple countries participating in the World War (with total war). The students and the instructor evaluated the countries on both the Central and Allied Powers, as well as how each side viewed "who was to blame" for the outbreak. In addition, the students were introduced to the Schlieffen Plan and why Germany chose to implement this strategy to deal with Allied battle plans (two-front war).
WH Honors Homework: None
WH Homework: None
Following the warm-up question, the instructor discussed the implications for World War I and how the alliance system contributed to growing tensions and the rise of multiple countries participating in the World War (with total war). The students and the instructor evaluated the countries on both the Central and Allied Powers, as well as how each side viewed "who was to blame" for the outbreak. In addition, the students were introduced to the Schlieffen Plan and why Germany chose to implement this strategy to deal with Allied battle plans (two-front war).
WH Honors Homework: None
WH Homework: None
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Today, the students were introduced to the photographs, documentation and ultimatums associated with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand (the "spark" event of the European "powder keg" leading to World War I).
Following the visual presentation, the instructor discussed the implications of the assassination in conjunction to the four causes of WWI (nationalism, imperialism, militarism and alliances). Students were given the Unit 6 Timeline and Vocabulary Words, in addition to the Vocabulary Worksheet.
WH Honors Homework: Finish Unit 5 Notebook assembly, read the Scourge of War handout and begin working on Unit 6 Vocabulary (as you read in Chapter 13).
WH Homework: Finish Unit 5 Notebook assembly and read the Scourge of War handout.
Following the visual presentation, the instructor discussed the implications of the assassination in conjunction to the four causes of WWI (nationalism, imperialism, militarism and alliances). Students were given the Unit 6 Timeline and Vocabulary Words, in addition to the Vocabulary Worksheet.
WH Honors Homework: Finish Unit 5 Notebook assembly, read the Scourge of War handout and begin working on Unit 6 Vocabulary (as you read in Chapter 13).
WH Homework: Finish Unit 5 Notebook assembly and read the Scourge of War handout.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Students were given a few minutes (5-10) at the beginning of the period to assemble their Unit 5 materials for their notebook collection on Friday (grading). Following this task, students were given instructions for starting their Unit 6 section in their notebooks (over World War I). The instructor posed the following question as a "Quickwrite" to help the students prepare to understand the issues present at the verge of World War I (1914): Suppose the President of the United States was on a peace mission to the Middle East (in Iraq) and during his trip, he were assassinated by a terrorist...do you blame the country for the assassination or the terrorist...and why? Justify your feelings and argument.
Following the Quickwrite...the instructor introduced some of the background on the Causes of World War I and the Unification of Germany (and its effects on the European community). The Quickwrite discussion and teacher lecture finished off the remainder of period time allotment.
WH Honors Homework: Assemble Unit 5 Notebook materials for Friday and read in Chapter 13
WH Homework: Assemble Unit 5 Notebook materials for Friday and read in Chapter 13
Following the Quickwrite...the instructor introduced some of the background on the Causes of World War I and the Unification of Germany (and its effects on the European community). The Quickwrite discussion and teacher lecture finished off the remainder of period time allotment.
WH Honors Homework: Assemble Unit 5 Notebook materials for Friday and read in Chapter 13
WH Homework: Assemble Unit 5 Notebook materials for Friday and read in Chapter 13
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Today, all students took the Unit 5 Exam over Imperialism. The exam consisted of 3 sections...Vocabulary Matching, Using a Chart and Multiple Choice Questions over the content material. Students were striving to earn 32 points over better on the exam to demonstrate mastery of the content.
WH Honors Homework: Begin working on assembly of Unit 5 Course Notebook materials for Friday's collection (grading) and start reading in Chapter 13 (World War I).
WH Homework: Begin working on assembly of Unit 5 Course Notebook materials for Friday's collection (grading) and start reading in Chapter 13 (World War I).
WH Honors Homework: Begin working on assembly of Unit 5 Course Notebook materials for Friday's collection (grading) and start reading in Chapter 13 (World War I).
WH Homework: Begin working on assembly of Unit 5 Course Notebook materials for Friday's collection (grading) and start reading in Chapter 13 (World War I).
Monday, December 7, 2009
"A Day Which Will Live in Infamy"...the famous words of Franklin Delano Roosevelt describing the events that took place 68 years ago today in Pearl Harbor.
Winter Sports Rally Schedule (Modified Periods Today)
Today, the instructor went over the Unit 5 Exam Study Guide with students to prepare them for tomorrow's exam over Unit 5 (Imperialism). The exam will consist of 3 sections (Vocabulary Matching, Multiple Choice using a Chart, and straight Multiple-Choice. The exam is worth 45 points and students should strive to earn 32 points or better to demonstrate mastery of the content.
WH Honors Homework: Study for the Unit 5 Exam (Imperialism)
WH Homework: Study for the Unit 5 Exam (Imperialism)
Winter Sports Rally Schedule (Modified Periods Today)
Today, the instructor went over the Unit 5 Exam Study Guide with students to prepare them for tomorrow's exam over Unit 5 (Imperialism). The exam will consist of 3 sections (Vocabulary Matching, Multiple Choice using a Chart, and straight Multiple-Choice. The exam is worth 45 points and students should strive to earn 32 points or better to demonstrate mastery of the content.
WH Honors Homework: Study for the Unit 5 Exam (Imperialism)
WH Homework: Study for the Unit 5 Exam (Imperialism)
Friday, December 4, 2009
The instructor was out today due to Professional Development. Along with the substitute, the students were given an opportunity to Peer-to-Peer review for next Tuesday's exam over Unit 5 (Imperialism) using their Unit 5 Exam Study Guide. The students were asked to work together to jointly answer the questions and complete the Study Guide exercises (Vocabulary and Critical Thinking Questions). The students were given the opportunity to use their books to assist them with their review. The instructor will go over the questions during a final review during Monday's class period.
WH Honors Homework: Finish Unit 5 Exam Study Guide for Monday's review session in class.
WH Homework: Finish Unit 5 Exam Study Guide for Monday's review session in class.
WH Honors Homework: Finish Unit 5 Exam Study Guide for Monday's review session in class.
WH Homework: Finish Unit 5 Exam Study Guide for Monday's review session in class.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Today, the instructor and the students held a discussion about the long term effects of Imperialism. The students first watched a video segment about the politics and economics within India today and how their democratic (parliamentary) society functions in dealing with simple things like starting a business. Students were surprised to see the extreme levels of poverty and the amount of government restrictions present within such a "free society".
WH Honors Homework: Continue working on your Unit 5 Exam Study Guide (exam will be next Tuesday, December 8, 2009).
WH Homework: Continue working on your Unit 5 Exam Study Guide (exam will be next Tuesday, December 8, 2009).
WH Honors Homework: Continue working on your Unit 5 Exam Study Guide (exam will be next Tuesday, December 8, 2009).
WH Homework: Continue working on your Unit 5 Exam Study Guide (exam will be next Tuesday, December 8, 2009).
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Today, the instructor and the students worked through a lecture and group discussion on the history of India and the impact of Imperialism (from the British) on their politics, economics and culture. During the lecture and discussion, the instructor answered questions pertaining to the the Choices Program reading materials and their accompanying study guides.
WH Honors Homework: Review your Choices Program materials and make corrections to your research questions. Continue working ahead on your Unit 5 Exam Study Guide.
WH Homework: Review your Choices Program materials and make corrections to your research questions. Continue working ahead on your Unit 5 Exam Study Guide.
WH Honors Homework: Review your Choices Program materials and make corrections to your research questions. Continue working ahead on your Unit 5 Exam Study Guide.
WH Homework: Review your Choices Program materials and make corrections to your research questions. Continue working ahead on your Unit 5 Exam Study Guide.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Instructor out today due to Professional Development/Personal Business. Along with the substitute, the students work on the Choices Program on India. In the Honors course 9period Zero)...students worked on finishing up Study Guide Questions Part 1 and began working on the Advanced Study Guide questions (critical thinking). In the regular college prep course (periods 1, 4, and 5)...students worked on finishing up Study Guide Part 1 and working ahead on their Unit 5 Exam Study Guide.
WH Honors Homework: Finish up any remaining questions on Choices Study Guide Part 1 and the Advanced Study Guide from the Choices Program. Bring any questions you have about India to tomorrow's class period.
WH Homework: Finish up any remaining questions on Choices Study Guide Part 1 and bring any questions you have about India to tomorrow's class period.
WH Honors Homework: Finish up any remaining questions on Choices Study Guide Part 1 and the Advanced Study Guide from the Choices Program. Bring any questions you have about India to tomorrow's class period.
WH Homework: Finish up any remaining questions on Choices Study Guide Part 1 and bring any questions you have about India to tomorrow's class period.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Welcome back from your Thanksgiving Break...hope you enjoyed the time with your family and friends! Today, we started a new section on Imperialism using the Choices Program on India (from Brown University/Watson Institute for International Studies). Students were given the reading materials and the supplemental reading study guides to perform research on how Imperialism began in India (with the British).
WH Honors Homework: Begin Unit 5 Exam Study Guide. Continue working ahead on Choices Study Guide Part 1 using your Modern World History textbook. Choices Reading Materials will be provided again tomorrow in class.
WH Homework: Begin Unit 5 Exam Study Guide. Continue working ahead on Choices Study Guide Part 1 using your Modern World History textbook. Choice Reading Materials will be provided again tomorrow in class.
WH Honors Homework: Begin Unit 5 Exam Study Guide. Continue working ahead on Choices Study Guide Part 1 using your Modern World History textbook. Choices Reading Materials will be provided again tomorrow in class.
WH Homework: Begin Unit 5 Exam Study Guide. Continue working ahead on Choices Study Guide Part 1 using your Modern World History textbook. Choice Reading Materials will be provided again tomorrow in class.
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