US History:
1. Due Monday: "War and Civil Rights." We'll take a quiz covering "Mobilizing the Homefront" and "War and Civil Rights" sometime next week.

World History:
1. For Monday, write a few sentences stating what you think should be done about the situation in Darfur. You can use the white space on the "Genocide" reading to do this.

APEH:
1. Start reading McKay Chapter 27 and the associated Perry sections. We won't spend much time on this chapter. Focus on the social and political changes brought on by WWI.
2. Fill in the review sheets and the map activity. I'll give you class time to work on the study guide in groups.

Today (Thursday) was the close of the 3d quarter progress report period. Please see me immediately if you have any questions about your grade -- check the printout at the front of the room, or ask me for a personal printout!

US History:
1. If you did not finish the timeline of WWII events in class on Thursday, please finish it for Friday. We'll go over it in class.
2. Due Monday: text notes on "War and Civil Rights."
3. There will be an open-note quiz on both "Mobilizing the Homefront" and "War and Civil Rights" next week. Due to the Camp Darfur presentation and Days of Diversity, I'm not sure exactly when the quiz will take place...but take good notes and be ready!

World History:
1. You do not have homework.

APEH:
1. Multiple Choice test on the Looooong 19th Century on Friday. Please turn in the Chapter 26 study guide.
2. Study the essay outlines you shared in your group. Pick the one you want to write in class next week.

Thursday is the end of the progress report period for 3rd quarter. If you need to make up any recent work, you should see me at lunch on Thursday!

US History:
1. Due Monday: text notes for "The War and Civil Rights." We'll take an open note on this and "Mobilizing the Homefront" at block next week.

World History:
1. Due Thursday: read and highlight "Special Vehicles." Look for words/phrases that tip you off to the true meaning. Then, refer to your lecture notes from Monday for a term that describes this reading.

APEH:
1. 19th century test is Friday; Ch. 26 study guide will be due.
2. How was the "new imperialism" different from European expansion of previous centuries? Be able to list several categories of comparison/contrast.

US History:
1. Programming on Wednesday.
2. Due Wednesday: "Mobilizing the Homefront."

World History:
1. Due Thursday: Read the primary source entitled "Special Vehicles." Circle or underline words and phrases that help you understand the meaning. Review your lecture notes from Monday and find the vocabulary term that best describes "Special Vehicles."

APEH:
1. Those of us who are not going on the physics field trip will have a wild party on Thursday. Either that, or I will just give everyone who's in class on Thursday the answers to the test.
2. Test on Friday. Your Chapter 26 Study Guide will be due.
3. I should have received your essay outline and your group notes on the study questions from Chapter 24, as well as the study guides for Chapters 24 and 25.

Third quarter progress report period ends Thursday.

US History:
1. Due Wednesday: "Mobilizing the Homefront." You will really need notes for the quiz!
2. Program planning will take place Wednesday in class. I don't know how long it will take.
3. If you want to retake the WWII vocab quiz, see me at lunch.

World History:
1. We should be able to start watching "Schindler's List" at block. Please give me your permission slip NOW if you haven't already done so!

APEH:
1. We'll review tomorrow and maybe outline a DBQ.
2. Due to the physics trip, the test on the 19th century will be on Friday. (Grumble, grumble.)
3. If you need to make up or retake the 19th century map test, see me at lunch.
4. I should have both the C 24 and Ch 25 study guides from everyone.

US History:
1. World War II vocabulary quiz on Monday. These are all words you learned last year in World History! Study the vocab sheet we reviewed together in class on Friday, as well as the lecture notes on "Causes of WWII" that you took on Thursday.
2. Due at block: "Mobilizing the Homefront."
3. Program planning will also take place at block period.

World History:
1. Please turn in your permission slip for "Schindler's List" if you have not already done so!!

APEH:
1. You should definitely have an essay outline ready on Monday. If you had a chance to discuss it with your group, and you think you have a fina draft, make copies for everyone in your group.
2. You should be working on your Chapter 26 study guide.
3. Have someone type up your group discussion notes on the study questions (from the back of the Chapter 24 study guide).
4. If you feel a desparate need to retake the 19th century map quiz, see me at lunch next week.

Third quarter progress reports (not the quarter grade, just the progress report) ends next Thursday, Feb. 28th.

US History:
1. See me right away to make up the Great Depression/New Deal test, or to turn in work.
2. Due at block next week: "Mobilizing the Homefront." There will be an open-note quiz on this assignment, so take good notes!

World History:
1. Test on WWII Friday! Bring your binder to class!
2. Due Friday: paragraph on the most important causes of WWII. Typed, double-spaced, 12 pt font, 1 inch margins.
3. If you have not turned in your permission slip for "Schindler's List," please do so immediately.

APEH:
1. Chapter 25 is due Friday, along with an essay outline. We'll have more worktime in class.
2. Keep working on the 19th century...move on the the Chapter 26 study guide asap.
3. See me about missing assignments...many people have been absent due to illness or activities!

Want extra credit? Give a short presentation on an influential African American in honor of Black History Month! See me to schedule a time.

US History:
1. Due next week at block: "Mobilizing the Home Front."
2. You need a new divider in your binder for World War II.
3. Remember that on Wednesday, Feb. 27, a counselor will be coming to the class to help you with program planning for next year. Start thinking about what you would like your schedule to look like next year, and talk it over with your parents. If you have questions, make an appointment with your counselor.

World History:
1. Due Thursdy: "Last Years of the War."
2. Your paragraph on the most important causes of WWII is due on Friday. Be sure you begin with a topic sentence that states your three most important causes. In the body of the paragraph, explain your reasoning -- why were these the most important causes?
3. Our unit test will take place on Friday.

APEH:
1. Map Quiz on Thursday!
2. I'll collect the Chapter 25 study guide on Friday.
3. We are wrapping up the 19th century. We'll spend some class time working on outlines, study guides, review sheets, etc. The test will be next week.

US History:
1. Unit test on Great Depression and New Deal at block!
2. Bring your binder.

World History:
1. Due Thursday: "Last Years of the War."
2. Due Friday: Paragraph on most important causes of WWII.
3. The unit test will be Friday if we get to it, or Monday next week if we don't.

APEH:
1. Thursday: 19th Century Map Quiz.
2. Due Friday: Chapter 25 Study Guide.
3. 19th Century Essay Outlines (rough draft) due Friday. We'll get together in our groups and discuss them.
4. The test on the Looooong 19th Century will take place next week, when we've had a little time to review.

US History:
1. We'll review for the test on the Great Depression and the New Deal during the first half of the block period on Wednesday, then take the test.
2. Bring your binder to the test.
3. You'll need a new divider for WWII.

World History:
1. Due at block: "The Allies Advance."
2. We should be ready for a unit test on WWII by Friday, Feb. 22. Your writing assignment on the causes of WWII is due that day.

APEH:
1. Get ready for a map test. There will be maps of several dates.
2. Review the people/ideas on the sheet of 19th century thinkers. What are the main issues each was concerned with? What were their most important ideas?
3. You should be working on Chapter 26.

See me if you want to give a presentation for Black History Month.

US History:
1. Due Thursday: current events writing assignment.
2. Please study for the test on the Great Depression and New Deal, which will take place at block next week.
3. Our next unit will be WWII...you'll need a new divider.

World History:
1. Due Thursday: current event writing assignment.
2. Due at block next week: "The Allies Advance."
3. We should be ready for a test on WWII by the end of next week.

APEH:
1. Due Thursday: Chapter 24 Study Guide, POV comparison and timeline of France from 1815 -- 1870.
2. Prepare to discuss/debate the ideas of the 19th century writers listed on the handout I gave you.
3. You should have finished your political spectrum/1848 review.
4. You should be working your way through Chapter 26 in McKay and the study guide questions.

All month EC opportunity: Black History Month presentation. See me for details.

US History:
1. Due at block: "Impact of the New Deal."
2. Due Thursday: current events writing assignment.

World History:
1. Due at block next week: "The Allies Advance."
2. Due Thursday this week: current events writing assigment.
3. Keep filling in information on your chart of causes of WWII.

APEH:
1. On Thursday, I'll collect the study guide for Chapter 24, the timeline of France (1815 -- 1870) and your POV comparison (Engels, Ure & Dickens).
2. You should be finishing up your political spectrum/1848 chart.
3. Use Perry to review the viewpoints of the thinkers listed on the handout I gave you in class. Remember that if we have a town hall meeting/debate, you will not only have to BE one of the these thinkers, you will also have to be able to identify the others by listening to their opinions.
4. You should definitely be working on Chapter 26 by now.

Don't forget to let me know if you want to do an extra-credit presentation for Black History Month. It should be about 5 minutes in length and inform the class about an African-American who has had a strong influence on American society. Visuals are good...you can use the overhead or the LCD projector, or use a poster as a visual.

US History:
1. Due at block: "Impact of the New Deal."
2. Due on Thursday: current event writing assignment.

World History:
1. Due at block: "Europe at War."
2. Due on Thursday: current event writing assignment.
3. Please be sure to return your permission slip for "Schindler's List" as soon as possible.

APEH:
1. I should have your Romanticism project.
2. You should be working steadily on McKay chapters 24-26. The 19th century is a hugely transitional time!
3. I'll give some additional time in class for the 19th century political spectrum.
4. Bring Perry to class Tuesday and Thursday!

EC opportunity: short presentation about an influential African-American for Black History Month. It should be someone whose contributions will stand the test of time (in other words, not your favorite rapper this week -- but it could certainly be an influential musician). You'll need to tell us about the person's life and why he/she matters to US society or to the world. Let me know in advance so we can plan a time for you to present -- 5 minutes or so.

US History:
1. Due at block: "Impact of the New Deal."
2. Due Thursday, Feb. 14th: Current Events paragraph. See me asap for help; bring notes.

World History:
1. Due at block: "Europe at War."
2. Due Thursday, Feb. 14th: Current Events paragraph. See me if you need help; bring notes.

APEH:
1. Bring books and binders to class on Monday so you can be productive during our work day.
2. You should be working through the readings for Chapters 24-26...the Looooong 19th Century.
3. Read all the Perry selections.
4. Work on the 19th century political spectrum/1848 notes. Think about why you're having difficulty with this...remember that ideas about "liberalism" and "consevatism" have changed. Think 19th century.

US History and World History students: It's Black History Month! For 5-10 extra credit points, be prepared to tell the class about an influential African-American. The person you choose can be an artist, politician, sports figure, activist, educator, scientist...whatever you like, so long as he/she has been an achiever in some field. Tell us about the person's life and why he/she was important. If you're want, you can use the overhead and put up some notes or a picture. You can also use the projector/Internet/PowerPoint. Let me know at the start of class any time this month if you want to do it.

US History:
1. Due at block next week: Textbook reading guide: "Impact of the New Deal."
2. Your current events writing assignment is due next Thursday, Feb. 14. If you aren't sure how to do it, see me for ideas. Bring your notes!

World History:
1. Last day to retake the WWII vocabulary quiz is Friday, Feb 8th! Come in at lunch, study for a few mintues and take the quiz.
2. Due Friday: Reading notes on "Japan's Path to War."
3. Your current events writing assignment is due on Thursday, Feb. 14th. See me asap if you aren't sure how to get started. Bring your notebook!

APEH:
1. You should be reading Chapter 26 in McKay and the associated Perry readings. Please be sure to read the Perry selections! You really can't get a feel for these influential new thinkers without reading at least a little of what they wrote.
2. We'll have additional time in class to work on the spectrum of British politics.
3. Romanticism notes are due (typed) on Friday.
4. Remember to bring your book and binder on Monday (Feb. 11th) -- we will have a workday in the computer lab.

US History:
1. Due Thursday: reading outline for "President Hoover and the Failure of Conservatism to Ease the Great Depression." Number the paragraphs; find the main idea and two supporting details in each paragraph; transfer your information to a separate sheet of paper to complete your outline.
2. Due Thursday, Feb. 14th: Current events assertion paragraph. If you're not sure how to do this, please see me at lunch right away, so we can talk it over.

World History:
1. If you didn't finish your map in class at block, I'll give you a few minutes at the beginning of the period on Thursday to finish it.
2. Due Friday: "Japan's Path to War."
3. Due Thursday, Feb. 14th: Current events writing assignment. See me right away for help if you are having trouble.

APEH:
1. You should be about finishing Chapter 25, together with the Perry readings and the study guide.
2. Your Romanticism notes will be due (typed) on Friday.
3. Hub dates Thursday...can you remember last semester's dates?

US History:
1. Don't forget the big open-note quiz at block! It will cover "Crash and its Aftermath," "Dream on Hold" and your graphs of Depression Era statistics.
2. Your current event writing assignment will be due on Thursday, Feb. 14. See me if you are unsure about how to complete the assignment.

World History:
1. If you didn't finish your map in class on Tuesday/Wednesday, please finish have it ready for a stamp on Thursday.
2. Due Friday: text notes on "Japan's Path to War."
3. Your current event writing assignment is due on Thursday, Feb. 14 (right before the 4-day weekend). If you are unsure about how to complete this assignment, please see me right away.

APEH:
1. Hub Dates Thursday! One event for each second semester date. Can you still list the first semester dates? Events for the first semester dates?
2. Romanticism notes will be due at the end of this week.
3. Finish Chapter 25 and the study guide questions. I'll hand out the Chapter 26 study guide on Thursday.

US History:
1. The open-note quiz that you will take during block period will cover "Crash and its Aftermath," "Dream on Hold" and the graphs of Depression Era statistics. You may use these notes only if they are stamped. You may also use any lecture/PowerPoint notes you have taken in class.

World History:
1. Due at block: "German Path to War."
2. We will go over both sides of the fill-in-the-blank review sheet at block period, and discuss the political cartoons.
3. Due Friday: "Japan's Path to War."

APEH:
1. Computer lab at block! Bring the Romanticism sheet.
2. Keep reading in McKay and Perry. Work on the Chapter 25 Study Guide.
3. We'll discuss another DBQ in class, and prepare outlines for some 19th century essay topics.

US History:
1. Due Monday: Text notes on "Dream on Hold."
2. If you didn't finish the graphs of Depression statistics in class on Friday, finish them for Monday.
3. We'll have an open-note quiz on the material covered in the unit so far (causes and impact of the Depression) at block next week.

World History:
1. Due at block: "German Path to War."

APEH:
1. You should be reading Chapter 25 (and the Perry sections) and working on the study guide questions. I'll give a short matching quiz on the primary sources in Perry in the near future.
2. Please read the Art Chart for second semester before block period next week.