WWII Propaganda

America: The Story of Us WWII

American Government 3/23/13

In Class - Continue watching The Torture Question.

Homework - WHIPS next week.  QOW due Friday, March 29.

Economics 3/22/13

In Class - Class discussion on Chapter 2 of Freakonomics.  Turn in discussion questions before you leave.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/22/13

In Class - Complete Stalin: Man of Steel.  Hand out Chapter 13, Section 1-5 Quizzes, Standard Check Questions, Political Cartoons, and Primary Sources.  This is due Friday, March 29.

Homework - WWII Packet due Friday, March 29.

US History 3/22/13

In Class - Short quiz: List and explain several (more than 2) causes of World War II.  Turn in before you leave.

Homework - Begin reading Chapter 11, Section 1.

American Government 3/21/13

In Class - Tapout assembly.

Homework - Update your blog.  WHIPS next week.

Economics 3/21/13

In Class - Continue reading/analyzing Chapter 2 of Freakonomics.  Class discussion and discussion questions due tomorrow.

Homework - Chapter 2.

World History 3/21/13

In Class - Continue with documentary Stalin: Man of Steel.  Complete video questions.

Homework - Read/Review Chapter 13, Sections 1-5.

US History 3/21/13

In Class - Discuss Chapter 10, Sections 1-4 (key terms from chapter outline). 

Homework - Continue to review Chapter 10, Sections 1-4.  Short quiz tomorrow.

American Government 3/20/13

In Class - Continue watching the documentary The Torture Question.  We will continue with our WHIPS next week. 

Homework - Update your blog.  QOW due Friday, March 29.

Economics 3/19/13

In Class - Continue reading Chapter 2 of Freakonomics. 

Homework - Class discussion and discussion questions on Friday.

World History 3/20/13

In Class - Begin watching documentary Stalin: Man of Steel.  Complete video questions while you watch.

Homework - Read Chapter 13, Sections 1-4.

US History 3/20/13

In Class - Lecture and class notes: World War II.

Homework - Read Chapter 10, Sections 1-4.

American Government 3/19/13

In Class - Begin watching documentary The Torture Question (PBS Frontline).  Look and see how the War on Terror has dramatically altered battlefield practices in terms of rewriting the law.

Homework - QOW due Friday, March 29.

Economics 3/19/13

In Class - Mental Health Day.

Homework - Chapter 2 Discussion Questions due on Friday.  Be prepared to discuss.

World History 3/19/13

In Class - Short video on Mussolini. 

Homework - Continue to read Chapter 13, Sections 1-3.

US History 3/19/13

In Class - Continue to discuss World War II.

Homework - Read Chapter 10, Sections 1-4.

American Government 3/18/13

In Class - Introduction to new topic: War on Terror.  Discuss the roles of government and the expansion of the power of the presidency during times of war in relationship to advanced interrogation techniques (ie. torture). 

Homework - QOW due Friday, March 29.

QOW - Do some research outside research on the topics discussed in class.  Include a minimum of two sources and an MLA Works Cited.  This is due by Friday, March 29 by 11:59 pm. 

Background:

The post 9/11 era and the War on Terror has dramatically increased the power of the President of the United States.  We are fighting an unknown enemy all throughout the world.  However, the legal aspect of the War on Terror is something the world has never seen.  For instance, prisoners captured by US forces on the battle fields may not be considered prisoners of war by the administration lawyers and therefore not protected under the Geneva Convention.  Sometmes harsh interrogation techniques were performed, which some may argue is torture and strictly against the Geneva Convention.

Respond to the following prompt:

So, is torture an acceptable practice  to gain information that would protect the national security of the United States and/or protect the lives of American soldiers on the battlefields?  Why or why not?

Economics 3/18/13

In Class - Continue to read Chapter 2 of Freakonomics. 

Homework - Discussion questions on Chapter 2 are due on Friday.  Be prepared to discuss.

World History 3/18/13

In Class - Video notes: The Rise of Hitler.  Summarize notes.

Homework - Read Chapter 13, Sections 1-2.

US History 3/18/13

In Class - Video notes - Mein Kampf: The Story of Adolf Hitler.  Summarize notes.

Homework - Read Chapter 10, Sections 1-3.

Italy's Nightmare: Benito Mussolini

Mein Kampf: The Story of Adolf Hitler

The Rise of Hitler

American Government 3/15/13

In Class - Small group discussions: If money was no object, what changes would you bring to public education in order to improve it?  As a small group, discuss, write down your ideas and turn in before you leave.

Homework - Update your blog.

Economics 3/15/13

In Class - Finish presentations.  Hand out Chapter 2 of Freakonomics.  Discussion questions are due on Friday, March 22.

Homework - Chapter 2 discussion questions due on Friday, March 22.

World History 3/15/13

In Class - Continue discussion/introduction to World War II.

Homework - Read Chapter 13, Section 1 for Monday.

US History 3/15/13

In Class - Finish the Chapters 7-9 test.  Turn in before you leave.

Homework - Read Chapter 10, Section 1 and 2 for Monday.

American Government 3/14/13

In Class - Continue/finalize discussion on education in the United States.  Tomorrow, we will have our last class discussion on this topic.

Homework - Prepare for tomorrow's discussion.

Economics 3/14/13

In Class - Continue presentations.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/14/13

In Class - Introduction to WWII - the rise of Aggression in the Axis Powers.

Homework - Read Chapter 13, Section 1 for tomorrow.

American Government 3/13/13

In Class - Begin watching Stupid in America - a look at public education in the United States.  Is there any truth as to how education in the US is being portrayed?

Homework - Update your blog.

Economics 3/13/13

In Class - Continue presentations.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/13/13

CAHSEE Exam

US History 3/13/13

In Class - Continue to discuss FDR and the New Deal.

Homework - Chapters 7-9 Test is due on Friday.

American Government 3/12/13

In Class - WHIPS.  Continue discussing education in the United States.

Homework - Update your blog.  Watch the news.

Economics 3/12/13

In Class - Continue presentations.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/12/13

CAHSEE Exam

US History 3/12/13

In Class - Continue class notes on FDR and the New Deal.  Hand out Chapter 7-9 Test.

Homework - Chapter 7-9 Test due on Friday.

American Government 3/11/13

In Class - WHIPS.  Short video and discussion.  Turn in PC analysis (education).  You may turn these in tomorrow, but I will take points off.

Homework - Update your blog.  Finish PC analysis if you haven't done so already.

Economics 3/11/13

In Class - Presentations.  We will continue these tomorrow, so be prepared.

Homework - Prepare for presentations.

World History 3/8/13

In Class - Read and discuss Chapter 11, Section 5: The Russian Revolution.  Class notes.

Homework - Review Chapter 11, Section 5 for Thursday.

US History 3/11/13

In Class - Class notes: FDR and the New Deal.

Homework - Review Chapters 7-9 for Test on Wednesday.

American Government 3/8/13

In Class - Mental Health day due to Bump Day.

Homework - PC Analysis (education) is due on Monday.

Economics 3/8/13

In Class - Mental health day due to Bump Day.

Homework - Presentations on Monday.

World History 3/8/13

In Class - Finish Benchmark Exam #3.

Homework - Read and review Chapter 11, Section 5.

US History 3/8/13

In Class - Finish Benchmark Exam #3.

Homework - Review Chapters 7-9 for Test next week.

American Government 3/7/13

In Class - Short video on Education Reform (RSA).

Homework - PC Analysis (education) due tomorrow.

Economics 3/7/13

In Class - Library: Research any component of economics (whatever topic you want) and be prepared to present 3-5 minutes on Monday.  Turn in 2 Column Web Journal.

Homework - Prepare for presentation on Monday.

World History 3/7/13

In Class - Benchmark Exam #3.

Homework - Review Chapter 11, Section 5.

US History 3/7/13

In Class - Benchmark Exam #3.

Homework - Complete Chapter 9, Section 1 and 2 quiz and primary sources for Monday.

American Government 3/6/13

In Class - Library: Update your blog concerning education reform in the United States.

Homework - PC analysis (education) is due on Friday.

Economics 3/6/13

In Class: Library Research: Complete the Two Column Web Journal using sources from the Online Databases.

Homework - Two Column Web Journal due tomorrow.

World History 3/6/13

In Class - Short answer portion of the WWI Quest.

Homework - Review.  Benchmark #3 tomorrow.

US History 3/6/13

In Class - Class Notes: FDR and the New Deal.  Hand out Chapter 9, Sections 1 and 2 quiz and primary sources.

Homework - Review Chapter 9, Sections 1 and 2.

American Government 3/5/13

In Class - WHIPS.  Hand out political cartoon analysis: education.  Discuss some of the political cartoons.

Homework - Political Cartoon analysis is due on Friday.  Update your blog.

Economics 3/5/13

In Class - Complete the video Cliffhanger.  If you didn't complete your homework from yesterday, you may turn it in for half credit.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/5/13

In Class - Complete test corrections.  Review short answer questions for tomorrow's portion of the test.

Homework - Review Chapter 11, Sections 1-4.  Be prepared to answer the short answer questions for tomorrow.

US History 3/5/13

In Class - Finish the video from yesterday: The Crash of 1929.  Summarize notes.  Introduction to FDR and the New Deal: relief, recovery, reform.  Hand out Chapter 9 outline.

Homework - Review Chapter 9 Outline.

American Government 3/4/13

In Class - Short video clip: Sequestration (click on title link for video).  WHIPS.  Continue discussion on education reform.

Homework - Update your blog.

Economics 3/4/13

In Class - Copy down chart (see image below).  Begin watching video Cliffhanger (click on title link to access documentary). 

Homework - Complete some research for the following terms in the chart above identifying and explaining its significance to our study of our nation's economic situation.

World History 3/4/13

In Class - Test corrections from Quest over WWI (Ch. 11, Sections 1-4).  Turn in before you leave.

Homework - Short answer portion of the test is on Wednesday.  Review.

US History 3/4/13

In Class - Video notes: The Crash of 1929.  Take notes focusing on the key causes of the Great Depression.

Homework - Review: Benchmark on Thursday.  Chapter 7-9 Test is on Monday.

American Government 3/1/13

In Class - WHIPS.  Continue discussion on education reform.  Class discussion (small groups) next week.

Homework - Update your blog.

Economics 3/1/13

In Class - Discuss the role of the sequestor in terms of how it will affect our national economy.  Short video clips.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 3/1/13

In Class - Review Chapter 11, Sections 1-4.

Homework - Review Chapter 11, Sections 1-4 for short answer portion of the test.

US History 3/1/13

In Class - Work on Chapter 8, Section 1 and 2 Quizzes and Primary sources.  Turn in before you leave.

Homework - Preview Chapter 9.

American Government 2/28/13

In Class - WHIPS.  Continue discussion on education reform in the United States especially the role of government on education reform.

Homework - Update your blog.

Economics 2/28/13

In Class - Continue and complete class discussion on Chapter 1 of Freakonomics.  Turn in Chapter 1 Discussion questions.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 2/28/13

In Class - Short video clips on the Armenian Genocide.  Discuss as a class.  Review WWI.

Homework - Short answer portion of the test is next week.  Continue to review Chapter 11, Sections 1-4.

US History 2/28/13

In Class - Work to complete the Chapter 8, Section 1-2 Quiz and Primary Source Analysis.

Homework - Chapter 8, Section 1-2 Quiz and Primary Source Analysis.

American Government 2/27/13

In Class - WHIPS.  Continue watching 2 Million Minutes.

Homework - Update your blog.

Economics 2/27/13

In Class - Discuss Chapter 1 Freakonomics study/discussion questions.

Homework - Watch the news.

World History 2/27/13

In Class - Quest over WWI - Chapter 11, Sections 1-4 (multiple choice only).  Turn in completed review for extra credit.

Homework - Review for the short answer portion of the Quest.

US History 2/27/13

In Class - Continue with Chapter 8 notes: The Great Depression.

Homework - Review Chapter 8.

Government 2/26/13

In Class - Begin watching 2 Million Minutes discussing the views of education in the United States, India, and China.

Homework - Update your blog.

Economics 2/26/13

In Class - Continue to read Chapter 1 of Freakonomics.  Complete discussion questions for tomorrow.

Homework - Chapter 1 Discussion Questions.

World History 2/26/13

In Class - Class notes discussing the Treaty of Versailles.  Hand out Chapter 11, Section 1-4 Review (completed reviews will receive EC on their Quest score.

Homework - Review Chapter 11, Sections 1-4. 

US History 2/26/13

In Class - Continue class notes on the Great Depression.  Hand out Chapter 8, Section 1-2 Quizzes and Primary Sources.

Homework - Ch. 8 Section quizzes and primary source analysis is due on Friday.