Ms. Cox's Classes

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

Monday, March 31, 2014

Third quarter ends on Friday, April 4th.  Time to see your teachers about work you might need to complete before the end of the week!

World History:
No homework, but there will be a quiz on the first set of homework notes -- possibly on Thursday, but definitely by Friday.

EL World History:
1. If you didn't finish the textbook notes (Russian Revolution) in class on Monday, have them finished and ready for a stamp on Wednesday.
2. Quiz at block!

APEH:
No homework.  On Friday, I'll collect the Chapter 29 SG, the chart and thesis/topic sentences from the Nazism project, and one of the WWII review sheets.
Time to start studying for the AP Exam.

Friday, March 28, 2014

World History:
1. Due Monday: Textbook notes on pages 441-444 "Rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks."

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due Monday: Last two questions in the Chapter 29 SG, as well as IDs and fill-ins.
2. You should also complete the WWII review sheets.
3. We'll try to wrap up WWII next week and take a multiple choice test by Friday.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

World History:
1. Due Monday: Text book notes on pages 441-444 "Rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks."

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
Due Friday: Two SG questions from Chapter 29.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

World History:
1. If you didn't finish your map in class, I will stamp it at the beginning of the period on Thursday.
2. If you missed block period, see me right away to make up the quiz.

EL World History:
1. If you didn't finish your poster in class, finish it at home and bring it to class on Thursday.

APEH:
1. First section of the Chapter 29 SG is due Thursday.
2. You'll have more time in class to work on the Nazism document activity.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

World History:
1. If you didn't finish your map in class at block, finish it as homework and get it stamped on Thursday.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. The first part of the Chapter 29 SG is due on Thursday.
2. I collected modern art notes at block.
3. You will have more time in class to work on the Nazism document activity.

Monday, March 24, 2014

World History:
1. You'll have about 10 minutes to put the finishing touches on your map and have it ready for a stamp.
2. There will be a quiz on "Growth of Russia."

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Your modern art notes are due at block. Don't forget to outline one of the sample art-based questions.
2. The first part of the Chapter 29 SG is due on Thursday.

Friday, March 21, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
1. Both the map and the review sheet are due on Monday.  We'll go over both items and then take a short quiz.

APEH:
1. Last section of Ch 28 SG (question #19) is due on Monday.
2. If you were not in class on Friday, you should review the lecture notes on the interwar years. A link for these notes is posted on the CVHS website.  Go to Staff Directory. Click on my name. Click on links, and be sure the dropdown menu says "AP Notes and Handouts." Look for "Interwar Lecture Notes."  We got as far as the first slide on the Ruhr Crisis of 1922.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. You should be nearly finished with your modern art notes.
2. Part 2 of the Chapter 28 SG is due Thursday (just two questions).  Do the IDs and fill-ins as you go along.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Work on Chapter 28.  Pay attention to all indications of social unease, economic turmoil and political chaos!  First part of the SG is due on Thursday.

Monday, March 17, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Start reading Chapter 28 and doing the SG questions.  I'll assign the IDs at block.
2. Do the review sheets for this unit.  Before the test.

Friday, March 14, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
Quiz Monday.

APEH:
1. Chapter 27 unit test on Monday.  I will also collect at least one review sheet.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
1. You may finish your Venn diagram in class on Friday.
2. Quiz on the Holocaust Friday.

APEH:
1. I'll collect Chapter 27 Study Guides on Friday.
2. Unit test on Monday.  The test includes a map.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due Thursday: POV comparison for Wilson, Clemenceau and the Germans.  They're all in Perry.  Focus on the types of things that are listed on the DBQ rubric.  What is the unique historical perspective of each source?  What are their experiences?  What biases or prejudices do they have, if any?  Can you identify a clear tone, and account for it?  What is the historical role of the person(s) who wrote/spoke the excerpt?  Does this writers/speakers commentary reflect the perspective of a larger group of people?  If so, what is the significance of this?  Does this excerpt help us to understand the events/trends/ideas of the time?
2. I'll collect the Chapter 27 SG on Friday, but let's plan for the test on Monday.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. I'll stamp the last section of Ch 27 SG at block.
2. POV comparison is due on Thursday.
3. We'll review WWI and the Russian Revolution, and then take the unit test...Friday?  Or Monday.

Monday, March 10, 2014

World History:
No homework.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Last section of Ch 27 SG is due at block.
2. Due Thursday: POV comparison of Wilson, Clemenceau and the German delegates to the Paris peace talks.

Thursday, March 06, 2014

World History:
No homework

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Last section of the Chapter 27 SG, including IDs, Fill-ins and Chron Order thingy, is due at block.
2. POV comparison (Wilson, Clemenceau, German delegates) is due on Thursday.


Wednesday, March 05, 2014

World History:
1. Quiz Friday!  Holocaust/Genocide terms and concepts.  Study your notes and homework.

EL World History:
1. Unit test on World War II Friday!  I will also do a binder check.

APEH:
1. Keep working on Chapter 27.  Read Perry.
2. Bring your complete or incomplete Manchester DBQ to class on Thursday...we'll share what worked and what didn't.

Tuesday, March 04, 2014

World History:
1. Quiz on Thursday: Holocaust terms and concepts.

EL World History:
1. Unit test on Thursday: World War II.  I will do a binder check while you take the test.

APEH:
1. Keep working on the Chapter 27 SG.  The second part is due on Thursday.
2. Read Perry.

Monday, March 03, 2014

World History:
1. Due at block: Reading guide for "New Order in Europe."
2. Don't forget your permission slip for the film!

EL World History:
1. Unit test on World War II will take place on Thursday.

APEH:
1. Part one of the Chapter 27 SG is due at block.
2. We'll be in the computer lab at block, happily writing.
3. Keep working in Chapter 27.  We should be able to finish it and take a test by the end of next week.
4. Read the Perry readings!!  Your last POV comparison will be Wilson, Clemenceau and the Germans at Versailles.