American Government 3/26/12

In Class - Continue discussion on Capital Punishment.

Homework - QOW due by this evening.  Class discussion on this topic this Friday.

World History 3/26/12

In Class - Benchmark Exam #3.

Homework - Test over WWII on Friday.  Chapter 14 Section Quizzes and Political Cartoon Analysis is due on Friday.

US History 3/26/12

In Class - Grade Chapter 10 and 11 Section Quizzes (record scores).  Turn these in tomorrow with your test, so I can grade the primary sources.

Homework - Study for your Chapter 10 and 11 Test.

American Government 3/23/12

In Class - Brief discussion: current events. 

Homework - QOW due on Sunday by 11:59 pm.  Class discussion on capital punishment 3/30.

World History 3/23/12

In Class - Class discussion: current events. 

Homework - Chapter 14 Section Quizzes due on Monday.

US History 3/23/12

In Class - Short discussion: current events.  Chapter 10 and 11 Test has moved to Tuesday.  Review your Chapter Outlines.

Homework - Chapter 11, Section 1-5 Quizzes due on Monday (grade in class).  Primary Sources are due on Tuesday.

American Government 3/22/12

SEE US HISTORY POST

World History 3/22/12

SEE US HISTORY POST

US History 3/22/12

In Class - Field Day: Total War.  Recreate the aspect of total war by dropping everything to help out your country.  In this case, help Mr. Palo get his field ready.

Homework - Chapter 11, Section 5 Quizzes due tomorrow.  Test over Chapter 10 and 11 is on Tuesday.

American Government 3/21/12

World History 3/21/12

In Class - Discuss political cartoons from yesterday's packet.  Write a short summary for each: identify the key people, places, events, and themes significant to World War II.

Homework - Chapter 14 Section Quizzes due on Friday.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW BEFORE SCHOOL.

US History 3/21/12

In Class - Class notes: Overview of European Military Events.

Homework - Chapter 11 section quizzes due Friday.  Test over Chapter 10 and 11 on Monday.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW BEFORE SCHOOL.

American Government 3/20/12

In Class - Mental Health Day.

Homework - QOW due by Sunday, March 25.

World History 3/20/12

In Class - Continue to watch Hitler in Color.  Hand out Chapter 14, Sections 1-4 Quiz and Political Cartoons.

Homework - Begin working on Chapter 14 Section Quizzes.

US History 3/20/12

In Class - Hand out Chapter 11, Sections 1-5 Quiz and Primary Sources (3).  The quizzes are due on Friday (we will grade them in class).  Primary sources will be due on the day of the test over Chapters 10 and 11 (next Monday).

Homework - Read Chapter 11.

American Government 3/19/12

In Class - Begin discussion on capital punishment.  KWL Chart regarding this topic.  Begin watching documentary "No Tomorrow" (link is above).

Homework - QOW due on Sunday, March 25 by 11:59 pm.

QOW - Do some outside research and include a minimum of two sources to support your response.  Also include a works cited (MLA) with your response.

After doing your research, what are your two best arguments for and against the death penalty?  Include specific details to support your arguments including your own personal opinion on the subject.  Do you agree with capital punishment or not?  Be sure to justify your response without a reasonable doubt.

World History 3/19/12

In Class - Continue watching Hitler in Color.

Homework - Start reading Chapter 14.

US History 3/19/12

In Class - Discuss Operation Barbarossa (Germany's invasion on the Soviet Union).

Homework - Read Chapter 11.

American Government 3/16/12

In Class - Short video clips regarding the situation in Syria along with the current Republican Presidential campaigns.

Homework - We will start our new topic of capital punishment on Monday.

World History 3/16/12

In Class - Continue to discuss Standards Packet.

Homework - Read Chapter 14, Section 1 for Monday.

US History 3/16/12

In Class - Class notes: WWII.

Homework - Read Chapter 11 for Monday.

American Government 3/15/12

In Class - Watch short video clips from the documentary War Torn.  Discuss as a class.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/15/12

In Class - Discuss the WWII Standards Packet.

Homework - Short quiz tomorrow?

US History 3/15/12

In Class - Continue and finish documentary War Torn.  Discuss as a class.

Homework - Review Chapter 10.

American Government 3/14/12

In Class - Discuss current events (recent incident in Afghanistan concerning an army Sgt. that killed innocent civilians).  Discuss the current epidemic of PTSD in the military.

Homework - Watch the news.

US History 3/14/12

In Class - Begin watching the documentary War Torn focusing on PTSD throughout the wars in American History.

Homework - Continue to review Chapter 10.

World History 3/14/12

CAHSEE

American Government 3/13/12

In Class - Discuss the video from yesterday (see yesterday's post for link to video).  Turn in written reaction from yesterday.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/13/12

CAHSEE

US History 3/13/12

In Class - Continue discussion on World War II.  Begin watching Hitler in Color describing the dictator's rise to power prior to World War II.

Homework - Continue to review Chapter 10.

American Government 3/12/12

In Class - Watch the video Money and March Madness.  When you are done, write a short reaction to the video (I will collect this tomorrow).  In groups, discuss the following questions: 1) Is it fair that colleges make lucrative contracts with big companies?  How does this effect the game of college basketball?  2) Is there too much emphasis on winning and money and not enough emphasis on education and graduation rates?  Why or why not?  3) Do you think student-athletes should be paid considering the amount of wealth they are making for their school/university?

Homework - Written reaction due tomorrow.

World History 3/12/12

In Class - Mental Health Day.

Homework - Get a good night's sleep.  Beast mode on the CAHSEE!

US History 3/12/12

In Class - Mental Health Day.

Homework - Review Chapter 10.

American Government 3/9/12

In Class - Continue to discuss aspects of the economy and it's significance to you.

Homework - Continue to watch the news.

World History 3/9/12

In Class - Discuss primary sources (3).  Turn in.  Hand out WWII packet of information: The Road to World War II.

Homework - Review Chapter 13.

US History 3/9/12

In Class - Short video and notes (review) of totalitariansim and dictators.

Homework - Continue to review Chapter 10.

American Government 3/8/12

In Class - Short Video: Inside the Meltdown - tracing the events leading to the downfall of the US economy in 2007 and 2008.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/8/12

In Class - Video: Hitler in Colour.  Take notes and discuss.  Turn in Chapter 13, Section 3/4 quiz and primary source.

Homework - Primary Sources due tomorrow.

US History 3/8/12

In Class - Continue to discuss Kony 2012 and other world events.

Homework - Continue to review Chapter 10.

American Government 3/7/12

In Class - Discuss: Kony 2012.

Homework - Do your research on this topic.  Questions?  Find the answers.

World History 3/7/12

In Class - Discuss: Kony 2012.

Homework - Primary Sources due tomorrow along with Chapter 13, Section 3/4 quiz and primary source.

US History 3/7/12

In Class - Discussion: Kony 2012.

Homework - Continue to review Chapter 10.

American Government 3/6/12

In Class - Brainstorm and discuss concepts tracing the events leading to the fall of the US economy in 2007 and 2008.

Homework - Continue to watch the news (Super Tuesday!).

World History 3/6/12

In Class - Continue to discuss Post World War I Europe.  Primary source analysis (groups).

Homework - Primary Sources (3) due tomorrow.

US History 3/6/12

In Class - Short quiz over Chapter 10.  Grade and turn in.  Continue class notes on Post World War I Era.

Homework - Continue to review Chapter 10.

American Government 3/5/12

In Class - Library Research: What caused the downfall of the US economy?

Homework - Bring some resources to tomorrow's class for further examination.

World History 3/5/12

In Class - Hand out WWII packet.  Discussion the rising aggression with Japan and China (Rape of Nanking).

Homework - Complete Chapter 13, Sec. 3 and 4 Quiz and Primary Source for tomorrow.

US History 3/5/12

In Class - Discuss Chapter 10 (Japanese aggression in China; Rape of Nanking).

Homework - Read Chapter 10 for tomorrow.

American Government 3/2/12

In Class - Break into groups and make your best argument as to what our next topic should be: 1) Education 2) Capital Punishment 3) Fall of the Economy.

Homework - Start researching how the US economy began to decline.

World History 3/2/12

In Class - Continue class notes and discussion of totalitarian dictators (Ch. 13).  Hand out Ch. 13, Sec. 3 and 4 Quiz and Primary Source.

Homework - Continue to review Chapter 13.  Section 3 and 4 Quiz due on Monday.

US History 3/2/12

In Class - Test over Chapter 8 and 9.  Staple review sheet to the back of your answer sheet and turn in.

Homework - Preview Chapter 10.

American Government 3/1/12

In Class - Review/conclude yesterday's discussion.  As a class, discuss possible future topics for analysis and study.

Homework - What should be our next topic?

World History 3/1/12

In Class - Continue discussing Totalitarian Dictators, prelude to WWII.

Homework - Continue reviewing Chapter 13.

US History 3/1/12

In Class - Continue reviewing Chapter 8 and 9 for tomorrow's test.  Review sheet is due tomorrow.

Homework - Study for your Ch. 8 and 9 Test.  Review sheet due tomorrow.

American Government 2/29/12

In Class - Class discussion: Islamic Cultural Center.  After the discussion, turn in your political cartoon analysis and short response from yesterday's video.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 2/29/12

In Class - Continue taking class notes: Europe Between the Wars.

Homework - Be sure to read Chapter 13, Sections 3-5.

US History 2/29/12

In Class - Work Day: Work on the Chapter 8 and 9 Review.

Homework - Test on Chapter 8 and 9 on Friday.

American Government 2/28/12

In Class - Watch the video "Top Secret America."  After viewing the video, respond to the following question: Do you thik that the United States government should take all necessary actions to protect the national security of the United States?  Why or why not?  Use specific evidence to support your answer.

Homework - Short response.  Class discussion tomorrow.

World History 2/28/12

In Class - Complete video Stalin: Man of Steel.  When students are complete, have them read silently Chapter 13, Section 4.

Homework - Read Ch. 13, Section 4.

US History 2/28/12

In Class - Finish yesterday's group work and turn in.  When complete, work on the Chapter 8 and 9 review sheet.

Homework - Review Sheet due on Friday.

American Government 2/27/12

In Class - Class discussion postponed until I get back.  Break into groups and have a "mock" discussion regarding the proposed Islamic Cultural Center in New York City.

Homework - Prepare for the class discussion.

World History 2/27/12

In Class - Continue watching Stalin: Man of Steel.  Complete the video questions and answers while the video plays.

Homework - Read Chapter 13, Section 4.

US History 2/27/12

In Class - Break into groups and create a ten question multiple choice quiz based on Chapter 8, Sections 1-3 and Chapter 9, Sections 1-4.  Turn in when complete.  Hand out Chapter 8 and 9 Review Sheet.

Homework - Chapter 8 and 9 Review Sheet is due on Thursday.