Ms. Cox's Classes

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

Friday, March 29, 2019

APEH: Link to WWI slides:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1CwP6rmn-s6ajZ0VTF4cXNVMUk/view?usp=sharing


Thursday, March 28, 2019

US History:
1. Due next week at block: Cornell notes on "Cold War Deepens."

EL World History:
1. Quiz on Friday: Growth of Russia.

APEH:
1. Due Friday: First section of the WWI SG.  We need to be out of this unit by early next week, so keep reading the chapter. Make sure you're familiar with the 1914 map.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Grades were filed today (Tuesday). See me if you have any questions about your grade. 

US History:
1. Due Thursday: Cornell notes on "Cold War Begins."

EL World History:
No homework

APEH:
1. Start working on the Chapter 25 SG.
2. Keep working on your LEQ outlines. 

Thursday, March 21, 2019

US History:
1. Unit test on WWII on Friday. 

EL World History:
1. Crossword and quiz on Friday. Study the words on the Holocaust lecture notes.

APEH:
1. Multiple choice test on Chapters 23 and 24 on Friday.
2. You should be finished with the Chapter 24 SG on Friday.
3. Finish up the 19th century people chart.
4. Start working your way through the 19th century review sheets.
5. Take a look at the LEQ topics.  Could you write an essay for any/all of them in 35 minutes?

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

US History:
1. You will be writing in class on Thursday (Decision to Drop the Bomb).  You will be able to have ONLY your chart out on your desk while you write.
2. Multiple Choice test on WWII will take place on Friday. Be sure to bring your binder.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. We'll finish up Chapter 24 on Thursday, and take a multiple choice test on Friday.
2. After a brief review of the 19th century, we'll move on to WWI.

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

APEH: Dreyfus Lecture

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hlnbj3UJd1xYjLNuvDiRigft-ScwCinx/view?usp=sharing

Monday, March 18, 2019

US History:
1. You should have lots of evidence/arguments on your chart, in all three columns.
2. If you missed the video that was shown last Thursday, come in to Trojan Time this week. I will be showing it both days.

EL World History:
1. Unit test at block!  I will also do a binder check.

APEH:
1. You should be working on the Chapter 24 SG.
2. We'll blast through this chapter!  You should be finishing up your 19th century people list.  There will be a combined test on Chapters 23 and 24 soon.
3. Don't forget to bring $8 if you want a cord to wear at graduation.


Friday, March 15, 2019

US History: 
1. No homework.
2. If you missed the video on Thursday, come to Trojan Time on Tuesday or Wednesday. I will show the video both days.

EL World History:
1. Review on Monday!  Unit test at block!

APEH:
1. The first section of your Chapter 23 SG is due at block.
2. You should have managed to fill out the review sheet (Balance of Power and British Politics) in class.
3. There is no unit test for Chapter 23...but there will be a combined Chapter 23/24 test soon. 
4. Keep working on 19th century people!

Thursday, March 14, 2019

US History:
1. If you missed Thursday's video on war crimes, make an appointment for Trojan Time next week (the 19th or 20th). I will show the video both days.

EL World History:
1. Your WWII book is due on Friday.
2. Unit test on WWII next week at block.

APEH:
1. Your SG is due on Friday. I will also collect your 19th century politics spectrum.
2. On to Chapter 24! 

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

US History:
1. You should have stamps on both charts. If you still need a stamp for the one about the Holocaust, you can still get it at the beginning of the period on Thursday.

EL MWH: 
1. You should be nearly finished with your book about WWII.  You'll have more time in class on Thursday.

APEH:
1. Bring your DBQ to class on Thursday; you should have scored your essay (honestly!) using the rubric.
2. I'll collect your completed SG for Chapter 23 on Friday, along with a couple of worksheets.
3. If you would like to wear a blue and gold (EU colors!) cord at graduation, I will be ordering them for the class.  They are $8 each. 

Monday, March 11, 2019

US History:
No homework.  You will have a bit of additional time to complete the chart (Impact of WWII on American Social Groups) at block.

EL World History:
1. If you took your WWII book home, don't forget to bring it to class on Wednesday!

APEH:
1. Finish Chapter 23 and the SG.
2. Don't forget your 19th Century People and Ideas!
3. Finish your Nationalism handout.  You should be able to compare/contrast the nations on the sheet in terms of the origins of their modern nation-states.

Thursday, March 07, 2019

US History:
No homework.  The makeup period for the recent quiz is running out. See me immediately if you need to make up the quiz.

EL World History:
1. You will be starting your WWII Book in class on Friday. 
2. Review sheets will be due at the time of the unit test next week.

APEH:
1. Work on the SG.

Wednesday, March 06, 2019

US History:
No homework. 

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Bring a hard copy of your POV comparison on Thursday.
2. Keep reading Chapter 23.
3. If you are planning to take the AP Exam, you should start reviewing. Get a book published after 2016 with lots of sample questions and answers.

Tuesday, March 05, 2019

US History:
1. If you missed last Friday's quiz, see me immediately to arrange a makeup. 

EL World History:
1. Correct your rough draft about the US decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. You will be writing your final draft in class on Wednesday. 

APEH:
1. Keep reading Chapter 23.
2. Finish the POV comparison.  Have a printed copy ready for Thursday.

Monday, March 04, 2019

US History:
1. Both your timeline and map (Europe in 1939) are due by the beginning of the block period.

EL World History:
1. You will be writing a final draft of your paragraph during block period this week.  Check your rough draft for spelling and grammar errors. 

APEH:
1. The first part of your Chapter 23 SG is due at block. 
2. Read the Dickens excerpt.  You will be discussing this and the other primary sources in small groups at block.  You must read the selection accurately, but your focus is POV.  Audience, purpose, intent, bias, context, etc.