Ms. Cox's Classes

Daily log for Ms. Cox's social studies classes.

Friday, February 28, 2014

World History:
1. Due at block: textbook reading guide "New Order in Europe."  Please use complete sentences, and give thoughtful and complete answers.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due at block: first section of the Chapter 27 SG.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

World History:
1. In class on Friday, you'll be writing an argumentative paragraph about Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs at the end of WWII.  Review all your notes on this incident, and decide whether you think Truman made the right decision. You must support your assertion with evidence.
2. Please turn in your permission slip for "Schindler's List" if you haven't already done so.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. We'll finish the 19th century test on Friday.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

World History:
1. World War II unit test on Thursday.  You will also be writing a paragraph on Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan.   Be sure to bring your binder.
2. Due ASAP: permission slip for "Schlindler's List."

ELWorld History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. You'll share your 19th century essay outlines on Thursday, then start the unit test.

Monday, February 24, 2014

World History:
No homework.  We'll start reviewing for the WWII test at block, and we should be ready for the test on Thursday.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. The test on the 19th century will take place on Friday.  The map portion of the test will be given on either Thursday or Monday.
2. You should definitely know all the people on the 19th century thinkers list, even if you didn't make notes on the sheet.

Friday, February 21, 2014

World History:
1. Due Monday: last set of reading notes ("Last Years of the War").

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due Monday: All parts of Chapter 26 SG (including IDs and Fill-ins).
2. We'll ready for some review and a test next week.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

World History:
No homework.  The last set of reading notes will be due on Monday.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due Thursday: Next section of the Chapter 26 SG.
2. You should be filling in some notes on the 19th century thinkers.  Just a few words on each one, so you can use it as a reference.
3. We'll wrap up the DBQ practice thingy in class on Thursday.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Second section of Chapter 26 SG is due on Thursday.
2. Finish up the DBQ practice sheet on attitudes toward work.  Write a thesis statement and a conclusion of 2-3 sentences.  
3.The Perry readings are really important.  Read them and make brief notes on the sheet of 19th century thinkers.

Friday, February 14, 2014

World History:
1. Due at block: Next section of textbook notes (Allies Advance).
2. If you missed the WWII Quiz, see me immediately to arrange a makeup.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. First section of Chapter 26 SG due at block.  You should have finished the "Second Industrial Revolution" worksheet (categories) in class on Friday.
2. If you missed the Hub Dates Quiz, see me immediately to arrange a makeup.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

World History:
1. Quiz Friday:  WWII up to US entry.

EL World History:
1. Due Friday: Paragraph on the causes of World War II.

APEH:
1. Hub Dates Friday!
2. First part of Chapter 26 SG due at block next week.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

World History:
1. If you didn't finish your map in class at block, have it ready for a stamp on Thursday.
2. The third set of Cornell notes are due Thursday (War in Europe).

EL World History:
1. Due Friday: paragraph on the most important cause of WWII.  Choose one column from your chart as the basis for your paragraph.  Be sure to start with a clear topic sentence.  Your paragraph should be at least 6 to 8 sentences in length.

APEH:
1. Due Thursday: Last section of the Chapter 25 SG.
2. Friday: Hub Dates.  This will cover second semester dates only (1848 - 1989).  Two events for each date.

Monday, February 10, 2014

World History:
1. Due Thursday: next set of textbook notes on pages 542 -- 544:  "The War in Europe."

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Hub Dates are due at block.
2. Last section of the Chapter 25 SG is due on Thursday.

Friday, February 07, 2014

World History:
1. Due Monday: Chart and paragraph on causes of WWII.  Remember that we revised the instructions.  You are writing a paragraph about which category (Treaty, Economic, Diplomatic, Political) of cause was most important in bringing about the war.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due Monday:  Next section of Chapter 25 SG.
2. Due at block:  Second semester Hub Dates (1848 -- 1989).

Thursday, February 06, 2014

World History:
1. You will be writing a paragraph about the causes of WWII, based on the chart you are working on. The paragraph will be due on Monday.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due Friday: First section of the Chapter 25 SG.  Do the IDs and Fill-ins that go with the assigned in McKay.
2. Also due Friday: Romantic art notes.

Tuesday, February 04, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due Friday: First part of the Chapter 25 SG, including IDs and Fill-ins.
2. Hub Dates are coming soon.  Both semesters.

Monday, February 03, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. The first part of the Chapter 25 SG is due Friday.
2. You may re-write the POV for full credit, if did it on time.  If you didn't do it and you still want to hand it in, it's worth 1/2 credit.  Please get them to me by Friday.
3. Hub Dates are coming.