Today, the students worked on a Map Skills activity. The objective was for the students to identify the key players in World War II and their relationship to each other (Axis Powers vs. Allied Powers, Neutral Countries, Countries overtaken by Axis).
On the Map Skills worksheet, students identified and classified the countries before answering key questions about the timeline and movements during the World War II era (1939-1943). The remainder of the war will be covered via virtual map as we progress through the Holocaust and Operation Overlord/Battle in the Pacific (1944-1945).
WH Honors Homework: Finish Map Skills Activity (Identifying & Coloring) plus Unit 8 Vocabulary Worksheet
WH Homework: Finish Map Skills Activity (Identifying and Coloring) plus Unit 8 Vocabulary Worksheet
Thursday, February 25, 2010
At the start of the period, the students had their first warm-up question for Unit 8. Warm-Up Question #1 was: How did the "Miracle of Dunkirk" affect Great Britain's ability to fight Hitler? Why was the outcome of the Battle of Britain important for the Allied Powers? How might the German attacks on Great Britain have strengthened their resistance movement? EXPLAIN.
Following the warm-up question discussion, the instructor went over the two worksheets from Wednesday's class period (The United States Declares War and American Production in WW2). After going over the worksheets, the instructor spent a few moments talking about Operation Barbarossa in 1941 and the impact of America entering the war after Pearl Harbor (turning of the tide).
WH Honors Homework: Chapter 16 Reading and Unit 8 Vocabulary
WH Homework: Chapter 16 Reading and Unit 8 Vocabulary
Following the warm-up question discussion, the instructor went over the two worksheets from Wednesday's class period (The United States Declares War and American Production in WW2). After going over the worksheets, the instructor spent a few moments talking about Operation Barbarossa in 1941 and the impact of America entering the war after Pearl Harbor (turning of the tide).
WH Honors Homework: Chapter 16 Reading and Unit 8 Vocabulary
WH Homework: Chapter 16 Reading and Unit 8 Vocabulary
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The instructor was out of the classroom today due to a Professional Meeting in preparation for King High School Remembers (U.S. History Veterans Project).
Today, the students were given two Primary Source Document/Backgrounders entitled "The United States declares War" and "American Production during World War II". The students were given the class period to read the documents/backgrounders and answer the posed questions using their notes, the textbook and information presented in the readings. If students finish early, they were given the opportunity to finish their Unit 8 Vocabulary Builder.
WH Honors Homework: Unit 8 Vocabulary and finish document readings
WH Homework: Unit 8 Vocabulary and finish document readings
Today, the students were given two Primary Source Document/Backgrounders entitled "The United States declares War" and "American Production during World War II". The students were given the class period to read the documents/backgrounders and answer the posed questions using their notes, the textbook and information presented in the readings. If students finish early, they were given the opportunity to finish their Unit 8 Vocabulary Builder.
WH Honors Homework: Unit 8 Vocabulary and finish document readings
WH Homework: Unit 8 Vocabulary and finish document readings
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
At the start of the period, the students worked on a handout entitled "The Invasion of Poland" (Primary Source Document/Backgrounder). The students were asked to read the diary excerpt and the background information before answering the four posed questions at the bottom (15 minutes).
At the close of the work period (15 minutes)...the instructor talked with the students about the details of the questions before transitioning to the visual lecture and notes pertaining to the details of the Battle of Britain, El Alamein and Operation Barbarossa (Hitler's violation of the non-aggression pact with Stalin).
WH Honors Homework: Reading in Chapter 16 and Unit 8 Vocabulary
WH Homework: Reading in Chapter 16 and Unit 8 Vocabulary
At the close of the work period (15 minutes)...the instructor talked with the students about the details of the questions before transitioning to the visual lecture and notes pertaining to the details of the Battle of Britain, El Alamein and Operation Barbarossa (Hitler's violation of the non-aggression pact with Stalin).
WH Honors Homework: Reading in Chapter 16 and Unit 8 Vocabulary
WH Homework: Reading in Chapter 16 and Unit 8 Vocabulary
Monday, February 22, 2010
The instructor returned students' graded notebooks at the beginning of the period...then, the students were given an opportunity to organize their notebook for Unit 8 information (World War II).
While the instructor passed out the Vocabulary and Timeline as well as the PowerPoint notes for the unit, the students were working on answering the following unit focus question in their notebook: If war seemed so unimaginable at the close of World War I, why did countries begin fighting again in 1939?
Following the discussion of the focus question, the instructor began the opening lecture and discussion about the start of World War II (Appeasement and Hitler's Aggression).
WH Honors Homework: Begin reading in Chapter 16 and start Unit 8 Vocabulary
WH Homework: Begin reading in Chapter 16 and start Unit 8 Vocabulary
While the instructor passed out the Vocabulary and Timeline as well as the PowerPoint notes for the unit, the students were working on answering the following unit focus question in their notebook: If war seemed so unimaginable at the close of World War I, why did countries begin fighting again in 1939?
Following the discussion of the focus question, the instructor began the opening lecture and discussion about the start of World War II (Appeasement and Hitler's Aggression).
WH Honors Homework: Begin reading in Chapter 16 and start Unit 8 Vocabulary
WH Homework: Begin reading in Chapter 16 and start Unit 8 Vocabulary
Friday, February 19, 2010
At the start of the period, students turned in their Unit 7 Notebooks for grading of their Unit 7 curriculum assignments over Nationalism and Revolution (years between WWI and WW2).
Following the collection of the notebooks, the students took their Unit 7 examination.
Updated grades will be available on Monday (through Grade Check Forms and through online access at Weblockerz).
WH Honors Homework: None
WH Homework: None
Following the collection of the notebooks, the students took their Unit 7 examination.
Updated grades will be available on Monday (through Grade Check Forms and through online access at Weblockerz).
WH Honors Homework: None
WH Homework: None
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Today, the students had their final opportunities to work in Peer-to-Peer review groups to complete the Unit 7 Study Guide for Friday's exam. During the period, the instructor walked the classroom and answered questions with groups and individual students regarding any issues or concerns with review questions.
For those students done and prepared for Friday's exam, they were given the opportunity to organize their Unit 7 notebooks for tomorrow's collection (grading).
WH Honors Homework: Finalize notebook organization (Unit 7) and study for exam.
WH Homework: Finalize notebook organization (Unit 7) and study for exam.
For those students done and prepared for Friday's exam, they were given the opportunity to organize their Unit 7 notebooks for tomorrow's collection (grading).
WH Honors Homework: Finalize notebook organization (Unit 7) and study for exam.
WH Homework: Finalize notebook organization (Unit 7) and study for exam.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Today, the instructor was out of the classroom due to Professional Development.
In preparation for Friday's Unit 7 Exam, the students were given the class period (with the substitute) to work on their Unit 7 Exam Study Guide to get ready for Friday's exam.
WH Honors Homework: Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Notebook Organization
WH Homework: Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Notebook Organization
In preparation for Friday's Unit 7 Exam, the students were given the class period (with the substitute) to work on their Unit 7 Exam Study Guide to get ready for Friday's exam.
WH Honors Homework: Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Notebook Organization
WH Homework: Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Notebook Organization
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Today, the students presented their group project posterboards on their Totalitarian Dictator. Following the presentations, the instructor passed out the Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Unit 7 Notebook grade sheets and the students were given the last 15 minutes to begin working on their review for Friday's exam.
WH Honors Homework: Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Notebook organization
WH Homework: Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Notebook organization
WH Honors Homework: Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Notebook organization
WH Homework: Unit 7 Exam Study Guide and Notebook organization
Monday, February 15, 2010
NO SCHOOL TODAY IN OBSERVANCE OF WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY (President's Day)...ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF AND I'LL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING! DON'T FORGET YOUR PROJECT!!!
Friday, February 12, 2010
NO SCHOOL TODAY IN OBSERVANCE OF LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY...ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF AND HAVE A NICE VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Today, the students were given their final opportunity to work with their teammates to finalize the assembly of their Totalitarian Project (Posterboard) on either Stalin, Hitler or Mussolini. The project is due at the beginning of the period on Tuesday (February 16th).
WH Honors Homework: Finish Totalitarian Project...don't forget your Bibliography!
WH Homework: Finish Totalitarian Project...don't forget your Bibliography!
WH Honors Homework: Finish Totalitarian Project...don't forget your Bibliography!
WH Homework: Finish Totalitarian Project...don't forget your Bibliography!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Today, the students began the period with their fourth Warm-up Question for Unit 7 (Nationalism and the Rise of Revolution). Warm-Up Question #4 asked: What political problems did the Weimar Republic (Germany) face in the 1920's? How did the Weimar Republic further contribute to the post-WWI economic problems within Germany? Why did Germany begin to support Hitler in the 1930's? EXPLAIN.
Following the warm-up question, the students and instructor viewed 3 video segments dealing with the totalitarian regimes of Joseph Stalin (Communism) and Benito Mussolini (Fascism). The segments were designed to assist students with their research conclusions and fact findings for their group projects (due February 16, 2010).
WH Honors Homework: Project Research and Assembly...don't forget your Bibliography sources!
WH Homework: Project Research and Assembly...don't forget your Bibliography sources!
Following the warm-up question, the students and instructor viewed 3 video segments dealing with the totalitarian regimes of Joseph Stalin (Communism) and Benito Mussolini (Fascism). The segments were designed to assist students with their research conclusions and fact findings for their group projects (due February 16, 2010).
WH Honors Homework: Project Research and Assembly...don't forget your Bibliography sources!
WH Homework: Project Research and Assembly...don't forget your Bibliography sources!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Today, the students were given an opportunity to work in their assigned groups for the Totalitarian Mini-Project (Poster Board). The students spent the period coordinating their research and photographs to begin final assembly of the material for next Tuesday's deadline. The instructor walked around the classroom periodically to assist groups with answers and coordination of their materials.
WH Honors Homework: Project Research and Assembly (don't forget your Bibliography)
WH Homework: Project Research and Assembly (don't forget your Bibliography)
WH Honors Homework: Project Research and Assembly (don't forget your Bibliography)
WH Homework: Project Research and Assembly (don't forget your Bibliography)
Monday, February 8, 2010
Today, the students and the instructor watched a video segment on Adolf Hitler from the DVD Series...The Occult History of the Third Reich by Wilderness Films. In the segment, the students watched the documentary section about Adolf Hitler and his rise to power using the occult beliefs of Houston Stewart Chamberlein and Yorg Luntz as his basis for the Final Solution and the social war between Germans and the Jewish culture during the Holocaust (WWII).
WH Honors Homework: Totalitarian Mini-Project (Research and Assembly)
WH Homework: Totalitarian Mini-Project (Research and Assembly)
WH Honors Homework: Totalitarian Mini-Project (Research and Assembly)
WH Homework: Totalitarian Mini-Project (Research and Assembly)
Friday, February 5, 2010
Today, the students began the period with their third Warm-Up question for Unit 7. Warm-Up Question #3 was: What is the main social characteristic that all Totalitarian Dictators use to maintain power and control of their governments? From all of the elements of Totalitarianism, which element probably allows the most control or public obedience in the long run? What characteristics of Totalitarianism (including Communism, Fascism and Nazism) might make it attractive during a crisis like Economic Depression? EXPLAIN.
Following the warm-up question, the students and the instructor discussed the final lecture notes and topics for Unit 7 including the introduction of the Nuremburg Laws, Hitler's violations of the Treaty of Versailles in the 1930's and the failed attempts at war avoidance (appeasement by Neville Chamberlain) before Hitler's dash for Poland (invasion of the Danzig on Sept 1, 1939).
WH Honors Homework: Have Unit 7 Research Questions finished by Monday...continue with Mini-Project research and compilation for Posterboard assembly.
WH Homework: Have Unit 7 Research Questions finished by Monday...continue with Mini-Project research and compilation for Posterboard assembly.
Following the warm-up question, the students and the instructor discussed the final lecture notes and topics for Unit 7 including the introduction of the Nuremburg Laws, Hitler's violations of the Treaty of Versailles in the 1930's and the failed attempts at war avoidance (appeasement by Neville Chamberlain) before Hitler's dash for Poland (invasion of the Danzig on Sept 1, 1939).
WH Honors Homework: Have Unit 7 Research Questions finished by Monday...continue with Mini-Project research and compilation for Posterboard assembly.
WH Homework: Have Unit 7 Research Questions finished by Monday...continue with Mini-Project research and compilation for Posterboard assembly.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Today, the students were given the opportunity to work with their group teammates in coordinating and assembling their research for the Totalitarian Mini-Project on their assigned dictator (Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler). The instructor walked around during the period working with the various groups and giving suggestions for assembling some of their information for visual presentation on their posterboard (questions and pictures).
WH Honors Homework: Unit 7 Research Questions (1-24) and Mini-Project
WH Homework: Unit 7 Research Questions (1-24) and Mini-Project
WH Honors Homework: Unit 7 Research Questions (1-24) and Mini-Project
WH Homework: Unit 7 Research Questions (1-24) and Mini-Project
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Today, the instructor covered the early lives of Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler and how their political developments lead to the rise of Totalitarianism/Dictatorships. During the course of the lecture and discussion, the instructor highlighted how "fear" or "terror" was used as a tactic to keep power (Black Shirts, Checka and SS/Gestapo) while they all used legal methods to initially gain the power and support of their citizens. Before the close of the period, the instructor also went over the Unit 7 Vocabulary to assist with language development and context for certain important terms in the curriculum.
WH Honors Homework: Finish Chapter Reading in Chapters 14 and 15, finish Unit 7 Research Questions (1-24) and continue with Mini-Project research (Posterboard)
WH Homework: Finish Chapter Reading in Chapters 14 and 15, finish Unit 7 Research Questions (1-24) and continue with Mini-Project research (Posterboard)
WH Honors Homework: Finish Chapter Reading in Chapters 14 and 15, finish Unit 7 Research Questions (1-24) and continue with Mini-Project research (Posterboard)
WH Homework: Finish Chapter Reading in Chapters 14 and 15, finish Unit 7 Research Questions (1-24) and continue with Mini-Project research (Posterboard)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Today, the instructor finished up the lecture material dealing with the Russian Revolution, focusing on Lenin's new government under the Bolsheviks and the New Economic Policies (NEP) he introduced to control and change Russia's political future. Following the lecture material, students were given an opportunity to work with their group peers in coordinating the research for their Totalitarian Mini-Project (Posterboard)
WH Honors Homework: Chapter 14 and 15 Reading, Unit 7 Vocabulary, Unit 7 Questions and Research for Mini-Project
WH Homework: Chapter 14 and 15 Reading, Unit 7 Vocabulary, Unit 7 Questions and Research for Mini-Project
WH Honors Homework: Chapter 14 and 15 Reading, Unit 7 Vocabulary, Unit 7 Questions and Research for Mini-Project
WH Homework: Chapter 14 and 15 Reading, Unit 7 Vocabulary, Unit 7 Questions and Research for Mini-Project
Monday, February 1, 2010
Today, the instructor introduced the background elements of Russia's political and economic changes at the turn of the 20th century (1900). Following the background elements, the instructor led into the issues that cause the Russian Revolution (Bloody Sunday, Czar Reforms, World War I).
WH Honors Homework: Chapter 14 and 15 Reading, Unit 7 Vocabulary, Unit 7 Questions and Research for Mini-Project (Posterboard)
WH Homework: Chapter 14 and 15 Reading, Unit 7 Vocabulary, Unit 7 Questions and Research for Mini-Project (Posterboard)
WH Honors Homework: Chapter 14 and 15 Reading, Unit 7 Vocabulary, Unit 7 Questions and Research for Mini-Project (Posterboard)
WH Homework: Chapter 14 and 15 Reading, Unit 7 Vocabulary, Unit 7 Questions and Research for Mini-Project (Posterboard)
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