Week of Mar. 3 to Mar. 7

 This Week's Schedule:  Both TTs are open this week. Make appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday. 

On Monday, all classes will go the the CFA to attend the ASB forum. You will have a chance to hear speeches by the candidates for ASB offices.  Come to room 122 first, so that I can take attendance, and we will walk to the CFA together.  You will be returning to room 122 to get your backpacks after the assembly.  Leave your backpack in your locker if you don't want to leave it in 122 -- don't bring it to the CFA.  

Voting will take place on Tuesday, March 4th.  You should receive a ballot in your school email. 

It's Cultural Week.  Listen to the announcements for information about events taking place this week. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll continue our discussion of "totalitarian" rulers.  

New Vocabulary!

You'll study some maps, and answer questions about the maps. 

We'll cover the rise of Hitler -- the fascist leader of Germany, and how he convinced Germans to vote for him. 

US History

If you didn't hand in a propaganda poster on Friday of last week, turn it in on Monday. 

We'll review the textbook assignment on "War and Civil Rights."

You will be taking an open-note quiz on two textbook sections: "Mobilizing the Homefront" and "War and Civil Rights."  It's very important that you have good notes for each of these assignments. 

We'll cover the circumstances behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the consequences for Japanese and Japanese-Americans living in the United States during the War. 

We'll move on to the American response to the Holocaust, and the topic of "war crimes." 

Edpuzzle for this week: African Americans during WWII.

Week of Feb. 24 to Feb. 27

This Week's Schedule:  Tuesday's TT is open - Make an appointment. Wednesday is closed. Go to your closed TT class. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll get started on our coverage of World War II.  

You'll get new vocabulary. 

This week, we'll focus on the rise of dictators, especially Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin and Hirohito. 

You'll read a section of the textbook and take notes.  We'll discuss the unstable situation during the "Interwar" years.  Our goal is to understand how dictators like Hitler came to power in their countries. 

US History

We'll get started on our study of American society during World War II.  

You'll complete maps of Europe and East Asia/the Western Pacific. 

We'll cover US propaganda during WWII, as a way of showing the many impacts of the war on the American public.  

You'll learn about the mobilization of the American public for "total war." 

Edpuzzle for this week: Roots of WWII. 

Week of Feb. 10 to Feb. 14

This Week's Schedule:  Both TTs are open this week. Make appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Friday, January 7, was the end of the 3rd Quarter Progress Report Period. Progress Report grades will be submitted this week.  See me asap if you have questions about your grade. 

Presidents' Week: the week of Feb. 17 to Feb. 21 is Presidents' Week -- NO SCHOOL. 

Juniors: If you are interested in Boys & Girls State, talk to me about nominating you. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll finish our unit on World War I, and take the unit test. 

You'll be reviewing the maps of 1914 and 1919.  You'll also practice vocabulary.

Unit Test and binder check: Thursday. 

Edpuzzle: If you have not watched the videos for this unit (Causes of WWI and Treaty of Versailles), you must do this before Thursday to get credit.

US History

We'll finish our unit on the Great Depression and the New Deal, and take the unit test. 

On Monday, we'll review "Impact of the New Deal." 

You will have time to finish your crossword. 

I may show a video on the Dust Bowl, if we have time. 

Unit Test and Binder Packet: due at block period.

On Thursday, we'll start a new unit on World War II. 

Edpuzzle for this week:  If you have not watched the videos for the Great Depression unit, you must do this before the unit test, in order to get credit for the videos. 

Week of Feb. 3 to Feb. 7

 This Week's Schedule:  Tuesday's TT is open, but Wednesday is closed.  Make an appointment for Tuesday. 

Incompletes: If you received an "I" for a class last semester, Monday, Feb. 3 is the last day to clear it. After Monday, the "I" turns into and "F." 

Friday, January 7, is the end of the 3rd Quarter Progress Report Period. Progress Report grades are due next week.  See me asap if you have questions about your grade. 

Juniors: If you are interested in Boys & Girls State, talk to me about nominating you. This is a long-standing organization that focuses on the US political process.  If selected, you would spend a week over the summer participating in simulations of US democracy.  You have to get to Sacramento for the program, but there is no other fee.  Looks great on your college application. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll continue to review the vocabulary for WWI.  (WWI Vocabulary #1-#3.)  You should be ready for a vocabulary quiz. 

We'll review the reasons for US entry into World War. 

You'll learn about the end of the war, and the Treaty of Versailles. 

Edpuzzle: The Treaty of Versailles. 

US History

If you missed the quiz on the Crash and the Depression (block period last week), see me immediately to arrange a makeup. 

We'll continue our coverage of the New Deal.  You'll learn about the new programs that made up the new deal and how they impacted American society. 

You'll research one important New Deal program and create an informational brochure describing the program, its goals and its impact. 

Edpuzzle for this week:  The New Deal.

Jan. 27 to Jan. 31

 This Week's Schedule:  Both TTs are open this week. Make appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Juniors: If you are interested in Boys & Girls State, talk to me about nominating you. This is a long-standing organization that focuses on the US political process.  If selected, you would spend a week over the summer participating in simulations of US democracy.  You have to get to Sacramento for the program, but there is no other fee.  

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

Vocabulary #2.

We'll review the WWI alliances and fronts. 

You'll take textbook notes on the years of the war.  

We'll cover the entry of the US into WWI. 

More vocabulary!

Edpuzzle: Causes of World War I

US History

We'll continue our coverage of the Great Depression and the New Deal.

We'll review the textbook sections you completed last week. 

If we have time, you'll watch a video on the "Bonus March." 

We'll cover the responses of conservatives, liberals and radicals to the Great Depression.  

You will have a quiz on the Crash and the Depression at block period.

Edpuzzle for this week:  The New Deal.

Week of Jan. 21 to Jan 24

 This Week's Schedule:  Both TTs are open this week. Make appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday.

House of Reps meeting on Wednesday. 

There's an emergency drill on Thursday -- we will NOT evacuate.  The drill will be during your 3rd period class.  The schedule for the day is modified, but you will start and end the school day at the usual times.  

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll continue our study of World War I. 

You'll complete a map of the alliances during World War I, and use the map to trace the start of the war. 

We'll compare the war on the Eastern Front and the Western Front.  

You'll take textbook notes on the years of the war.  

More vocabulary!

Edpuzzle: Causes of World War I

US History

We'll continue our coverage of the Great Depression and the New Deal.

Textbook Notes: Crash and Its Aftermath Part 2.

You'll try your hand at making a fortune in the stock market. 

 We'll review both parts of the textbook notes. 

You'll create a series of graphs showing the economic situation during the Great Depression.

We'll cover Hoover's response to the Depression.  

If we have time, you'll watch a video on the "Bonus March." 

Due Monday: Text notes on "The Dream on Hold." 

Edpuzzle for this week:  Hoover and the Great Depression. 

Week of Jan. 13 to Jan. 17

 This Week's Schedule:  Tuesday's TT is open, so make an appointment. Wednesday's TT is closed for a reading assessment.  Go to your closed TT on Wednesday. 

Wednesday is Club Day -- lunchtime in the quad. 

Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Don't come to school. No one will be here. 

First Semester ended on December 20.  Your semester grade is the average of quarter 1 and quarter 2.  See me if you have questions about your grade.

A new gradebook has been set up for 3rd quarter.  Remember: the 2nd semester grade will be the average of the 3rd and 4th quarter percentages. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll wrap up the New Ideas of the Industrial Revolution. 

We will begin our coverage of World War I. 

You'll have some new vocabulary.  

We will discuss the conditions in Europe right before the war, and focus on the causes of the war.  You'll read about "War Fever" -- the eagerness for war that swept Europe in 1914. 

NOTE: If you want learn more about the ROP program, fill out the orange for you received last week to sign up for a tour. 

Edpuzzle: Causes of World War I

US History

We'll cover the presidents of the Twenties -- all conservatives! 

You'll read/annotate a handout on Prohibition.  

We'll review "Postwar Turmoil."  

You'll take a quiz on the Twenties.  

We'll move on to a new unit on the Great Depression and the New Deal. 

Edpuzzle for this week: The Great Migration.   NOTE: this video is due on Wednesday, Jan. 15 -- so that you will be ready for the unit quiz.