Ms. Cox's Classes

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

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

US History:
1. If you were not in class during block period this week, you need to make an appointment with me to write the final essay.

EL World History:
1. Work on your 3x5 card for the final exam. Review the maps of Asia and Europe.

APEH:
Link for summer work:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing

Pick up the maps in room 122.

Friday, May 26, 2017

US History:
1. You will be writing your final essay in class during block period (Tuesday, June May 30 or Wednesday, May 31). You may have your Venn diagram on your desk while you write, but no other materials.

EL World History:
1. Fill in the review maps! These are the maps on the final exam.

APEH:
See me before school ends for summer homework materials.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing


Thursday, May 25, 2017

US History:
1. You should be finished with your Timeline notes.
2. 5th and 7th periods should also be finished with the Venn diagram comparing MLK and MX.

EL World History:
No homework.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

US History:
1. On Thursday, 5th and 7th periods will take timeline notes, and begin work on a Venn diagram comparing Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X.

EL World History:
1. Everyone should have finished the China Timeline and questions, as well as the reading notes on China after Mao.

APEH 2017-2018:
1. Don't forget to pick up summer homework materials in room 122.
2. If you didn't check out a book, see me for advice.
3. Link for summer work:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing



Tuesday, May 23, 2017

US History:
1. All posters for 5th and 7th should be up on the wall at this point! You will have time on Thursday to take notes.
2. 5th and 7th: Retake the Civil Rights Terms quiz by Friday, May 26th. See me to arrange a time.
2. Posters for 3rd period are due on Thursday.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:

Summer Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing

Please note that the due date for the summer assignment is Thursday, July 27th.

Monday, May 22, 2017

US History:
1. 5th and 7th periods will have a quiz on Tuesday -- Civil Rights terms.
2. 3rd period Civil Rights posters are due on Wednesday.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
Nothing to see here.

APEH 2017- 2018:

Link for summer work:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing

Friday, May 19, 2017

US History:
1. Civil Rights terms quiz on Tuesday (5th and 7th periods).

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
If you haven't returned your book to the book room, please do so as soon as possible.

APEH 2017-2018:
1. If you didn't get a textbook, see me in room 122 for assistance.
2. Pick up summer homework instructions and maps in room 122.

Link for summer instructions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing

Thursday, May 18, 2017

US History:
1. Definitions of Civil Rights terms are due on Friday.
2. Your quiz on the Civil Rights terms will take place next week.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
BRING YOUR BOOKS!  WE REALLY NEED THEM!

APEH 2017-2018:
Don't forget to check out your books! Do it by Friday, May 19th, or you may have to wait until summer to get the book for your summer homework.

Here is a link to the summer homework instructions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing



Wednesday, May 17, 2017

US History, 5th and 7th period:
1. Unit test on Vietnam on Thursday!  Bring your binder to class.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
Bring your books to class on Friday...we have an appointment for check-in at the bookroom during 1st period.

APEH 2017-2018:
1. Come to room 122 for summer homework information!
2. Don't forget to check out books on Thursday and Friday.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

US History:
1. 3rd period will take the unit test on Vietnam Wednesday; 5th and 7th period will take it on Thursday.
2. Be sure to bring your binder to class.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
Books, Books, Books!!  Please bring your book to class asap!

APEH 2017-2018:
Here is the link for the summer assignment:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing

Links to supporting documents can be found in the instructions.

Book checkout: Thursday and Friday, May 18th and 19th! Don't forget to check out a book. If you fail to check out a book on one of these dates, you will have to wait until summer to check out a book.

Monday, May 15, 2017

US History 3rd Period:
1. Complete your study guide and bring it to class on Wednesday.
2. You will be taking the Vietnam unit test on Wednesday, and handing in a packet of work from your binder.

US History 5th and 7th Periods:
1. All presentations will be completed on Tuesday, May 16th.
2. Your Cold War/Vietnam crossword puzzle is due on Tuesday.
3. The unit test will take place on Thursday. Be sure to bring your binder to class.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
Please bring your books to class as soon as possible!!  We need them for next year's students.

Friday, May 12, 2017

APEH 2017 - 2018:

Summer HW Instructions (and links to docs):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing


APEH 2016 - 2017:
Please bring your textbooks to class as soon as possible!  We need them for next year's students.

EL World History:
No homework

US History:
1. If you didn't present your Vietnam Era project in class on Friday, be ready to present it either Monday or Tuesday of next week.
2. Vietnam Crossword is due Monday.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

APEH (next year's class): 

Here are the summer homework instructions. Links for supporting documents are embedded in the instructions. Come to room 122 for a paper copy of the maps.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTTAcG-FoqkHDvs3JqcFHwi2ToBTGdu-DGXirOyGu4k/edit?usp=sharing


APEH (this year's class):

Bring your books to class!  We need to return them to the bookroom asap!

US History:
1. Presentations start Friday. If you are not ready when called, you will lose points from your score.

EL World History:
1. Unit test Thursday: Russia and the Cold War.  We will also have a binder check.

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

APEH:

Art Review:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1CwP6rmn-s6eHFNcHF1OFJJRUE/view?usp=sharing

European Unification:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1CwP6rmn-s6V0dRXzhDUWFOQkU/view?usp=sharing

Monday, May 08, 2017

US History:
1. You should working on your presentation on the period 1960 - 1975. Remember, your goal is to teach the class something about this period of time in a lively, engaging way.  Each person in your group should have a significant role in your efforts. We will start the presentations on Friday.

EL World History:
1. If you didn't finish the reading/questions about the collapse of the USSR in class on Monday, have it ready for a stamp at block.

APEH:
1. You should be reviewing content as well as question formats. Review the rubrics for the DBQ and LEQ to make sure you understand what is required for each type of question.
2. Remember to focus on themes. This will help you connect the events of any particular time period with a larger picture of European history (context!).
3. Bring your books to class on Friday!

Friday, May 05, 2017

US History:
1. Work on your 60s - 70s presentation. Remember that you need to use 3 sources (only one of them can be an online encyclopedia, such as Wikipedia). Make sure your information teaches the class about this important time period.  You will have time to work in class next week.

EL World History:
No homework. If you didn't finish your Stalin poster, you will need to finish it as homework.

APEH:
Here is a link for the Cold War review:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1CwP6rmn-s6S2JPZE92OWRxSEU/view?usp=sharing

Read the final chapters of the book. Check your reading comprehension with the Chapter 30 and 31 Study Guides.

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Friday is the end of the 4th quarter progress report period. See me (and your other teachers) to clarify any grade issues.

US History:
1. Due at block: "1968: A Year of Crises."

EL World History:
1. You will have additional time to work on your Stalin poster, but if you have not yet finished the rough draft of the paragraph, you should work on it at home. Print out pictures from your home printer or in the library.

APEH;
1. You should have your list of people (SIGNIFICANCE) on Friday.  You may turn in one paper for  your group, but make sure all members of the group get a copy of the paper.

Monday, May 01, 2017

US History:
1. Due at block: "1968: A Year of Crises."

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Ch 29 SG is due this week. We will have some work time in class.