US History:
1. Civil War Timeline is due on Monday.

EL World History:
1. Work on your French Revolution book at home. You will have some time to work on it on Monday, but not the entire period.

APEH:
1. Next section of the SG is due Monday.
2. Read the handout on Holland. What is "commercial colonialism?"

US History:
1. If you missed the essay at block, see me immediately about a makeup.
2. You should be working on the Civil War Timeline.
3. On Thursday, we'll go to the computer lab to print out the essays.  Bring your outline and the rubric you received in class; these will be attached to the essay when you turn it in.

EL World History:
1. We will be reviewing the French Revolution. The unit test will take place next week.  Be sure to get your binder in order.

APEH:
1. Part one of the SG is due Thursday.
2. Read and annotate the introductory handouts.
3. Binder check Thursday.  All your stuff should be in there.

US History:
1. If you missed block period, see me right away for an appointment to make up the essay.

EL World History:
1. Due Thursday: Answers to questions about the "France at War" notes.

APEH:
1. Start working on the SG for Chapter 14.
2. Read and highlight/annotate the introductory reading.  Look for characteristics of the global economy and how it developed in the period from the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution. In addition, identify as many traits of the modern nation-state as possible. Your goal is read efficiently and thoroughly, without actually taking reading notes or answering reading guide questions...interact with the text as much as possible.

US History:
1. You will be writing your essay in class at block. You may use your outline during the essay...but no other materials. Come in to see me before school if you need help!

EL World History:
1. Answer the questions on the back of the "France at War" notes.  Remember to use complete sentences.

APEH:
1. Monster MC test at block.  You will also be turning in your SG and two charts -- the one comparing religions and the one showing causes and consequences of the Reformation and Catholic responses.
2. Binder check Thursday. You made me do it.
3. French Kings??

US History:
1. You should have read and analyzed all the documents about slavery, and taken good notes on the worksheet. Plan out your essay using the outline form. I will be happy to review your thesis statement and topic sentences, to help you get on the right track.

EL World History:
1. Due Monday: Answers to the questions on the textbook notes.

APEH:
1. Read the material about witches -- Junius' letter to his daughter (sad!) and Malebranche's discussion of witchcraft. How is he "modern?"
2. French kings...
3. Be ready for a big MC test next week!

US History:
1. You will have additional time to work on the documents for the essay in class on Thursday.  Your goal is to have plenty of notes to work with when you begin outlining the essay.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Last segment of the SG is due on Thursday.
2. Bring your book to class on Friday for work time.
3. We need to talk about witches and baroque art. Then we should be ready for a multiple choice test.

US History:
1. Dred Scott outline is due at block.
2. We will work on the documents for the essay in class on Thursday.  By Monday, you should be ready to outline your essay.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Last section of the SG (and 5 Ids) due Thursday.

US History:
1. Due at block: Outline of Dred Scott v. Sanford.

EL World History:
1. If you didn't finish the "Three Unequal Estates" worksheet in class, finish it for homework.

APEH:
1. Next section of the SG is due at block; 5 more IDs.
2. You should have lots of information on the chart comparing religions, as well as the chart of causes and consequences of the Protestant Reformation.
3. You should be able to discuss causes and outcomes of the Reformation in Germany, England, and the Netherlands.  You should be able to contrast these nations with Spain and France, where the Reformation did not cause a change in the official religion. How did Scotland vary from the pattern?

US History:
1. Due at block:  Outline of the reading on the Dred Scott case. Use the paragraph headings in the reading to organize your outline. Remember that your notes have a purpose -- to understand the Constitutional issues presented in the case. Don't bother with random (even if interesting) information.


EL World History:
1. Finish your drawing for the Three Estates.

APEH:
1. Next two SG questions and next 5 IDs.  If you didn't get a stamp for Friday's work, I'll stamp it on Friday, since I didn't blog on Thursday night (oops).  At least I found out that people are reading the blog.
2. We'll have work time in class next week to finish the IDs and other stuff.
3. Remember to think about the Reformation in terms of the total situation, which included social, political and economic change.  Also, keep in mind that doctrinal differences cannot be thought of as corruption.
4. Don't forget that you can still do an extra credit book report before the end of the 1st quarter.

US History:
1. If you missed the unit test (Monday), see me immediately for a makeup. You will also need to turn in a packet of work from your binder.
2. Due Thursday: "The Civil War" introductory reading with questions.  Question #4 requires a 3-part chart comparing the Northeast, South and Midwest regions.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Next installment of the SG is due Thursday.
2. You should have plenty of information on your chart comparing religions.
3. If you plan to retake the map quiz, try to get that done by Friday.

US History:
1. Due Thursday: Civil War reading, with questions.  Please use complete sentences. For #4, you need to create a 3-part Tchart, showing the differences between the North, the South and the West (the Midwest).
2. If you missed Monday's test, see me right away to arrange a makeup and turn in work from your binder.

EL World History:
1. Unit test at block.  You will also hand in your paragraph on democracy.  I will do a binder check while you are taking the test.

APEH:
1. Next section of the SG is due on Thursday.  Don't forget to do 5 more IDs.
2. Rather than trying to think of "causes" of the Protestant Reformation, ask yourself about the total context of this period in Western history.  What aspects of society (social, political and economic) were changing?  How might these changes encourage people to break away from the Church, or to challenge traditional ideas? What motives might people have other than spiritual belief?
3. Map quiz at block!  1555 -- the year before Charles V stepped down and divided the Empire.

US History:
1. Unit test Monday! The test will cover all the material from the Expansion unit. You will also be handing in material from your binder, so try to get all your papers organized.
2. Reminder -- you will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday morning. Most of you will be testing in either the gym or the auxiliary gym.

EL World History:
1. Unit test on Wednesday!  I will do a binder check while you are working on the test.

APEH:
1. Next section of the SG is due Monday.
2. We'll continue to fill in the Reformation chart in class.
3. Study the 1555 map...we should probably do the map quiz at block.
4. Focus on the connection between religious reform and political upheaval. Remember to view the Protestant Reformation in its larger context...it's not just about corruption in the Roman Catholic Church.

US History:
1. Due Friday: "New Era in Politics."
2. Unit test on Monday!  Get your binder in order.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. First section of the SG is due Thursday.
2. Study the 1555 map.
3. Read the packet...look for key beliefs of Lutherans, Calvinists and Roman Catholics.

US History:
1. Due Friday: "A New Era in Politics."
2. Unit test on Monday. This test will cover all the material in the Expansion of the USA unit.
3. If you plan to do quiz corrections (for the "Territorial Expansion" assignment), come to room 122 at lunch on Wednesday, or before/after school on Thursday or Friday. Maximum of 8/10 points.

EL World History:
1. Answer the questions on the back of the reading about the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution. Use complete sentences, please.

APEH:
1. First part of your SG for this chapter is due on Thursday. Also, do the first 5 IDs.
2. Map test coming next week -- 1555.
3. Start reading the packet. Begin making a list of Lutheran, Calvinist and Roman Catholic beliefs. Consider how these beliefs might impact politics.

US History:
1. Due at block: "Politics and the Economy." Just answer the two questions in Part A. Answer question #2 with a thorough summary -- there were three basic parts to Clay's American System, so your summary should include all three parts.

EL World History:
1. Answer the questions on the back of the reading about the ancient Greeks and Romans.  Remember to use complete sentences.

APEH:
1. Read the first section of Chapter 13 (Reformation and Religious Wars), and answer SG questions 1 and 4.  Start the IDs -- do the first 5.
2. Next map quiz will be 1555.
3. If you weren't in class last Friday, finish the DBQ on your own, print it out and bring it to class on Tuesday.

US History:
1. Due Monday: Cornell notes on "Territorial Expansion."

EL World History:
1. Due Monday: If you did not finish the answers to the questions on Rome, have them ready for a stamp on Monday.

APEH:
1. MC test is Monday. You should already have handed in the SG.
2. Please print out your DBQ on the Renaissance and bring it to class on Monday.  Make sure your name is in the upper right-hand corner of the top page.

US History:
1. Due Monday: Cornell notes for pages 130-135 (Territorial Expansion).
2. See me immediately if you missed the quiz at block.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. You'll finish the Renaissance DBQ in class on Friday, and take the Renaissance MC test on Monday. You should hand in your Chapter 12 SG on Friday.