Week of May 20 to May 24

Schedule for this Week: 

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are regular days -- all periods meet, no blocks. 

Thursday and Friday are block days.  

Thursday: Periods 1, 3, 5 and TT (with locker cleanout).  

Friday: Periods 2, 4, 6 and TT. 

Make TT appointments for Thursday and Friday.  These are the LAST TTs of the year!  

Library Closures: The library will be closed ALL next week, May 20 to 24.  

Check your grades in Aeries.  If you have missing work that is still eligible for makeup, NOW is the time.  

Trojan Time Calendar  

Remember that TT is an academic period -- you must bring some schoolwork to do during TT.  If you don't have any work, bring a book to read.  You should not plan to spend the time gaming or chatting with friends. 

EL World History

You'll create a timeline of Modern Chinese history since 1911.  This will include the communist victory and the events of Mao's rule in China.  

Vocabulary #2.  

You'll read about Deng Xiaoping, and his reforms.  We'll cover the events that took place in Tiananmen Square in 1989. 

We'll start to review for the final exam.  

Edpuzzle video: Communism in China -- Mao.  

US History

You'll have time to finish the chart on civil rights groups other than African-Americans, and to finish your timeline notes, if necessary. 

We'll cover some recent developments, including Nixon and the Watergate Crisis, and the resurgence of conservatism under Ronald Reagan.  

You'll complete an SAQ on Civil Rights as part of your final exam. 

This Week's Edpuzzle: History vs. Richard Nixon. 

NOTE: All videos for this unit should be completed by Friday, May 24. After that, I will be busy with final exams, and I will not have time to grade late videos.  

Week of May 13 to May 17

Schedule for this Week: 

You will have a sub (Mr. Matossian) on Monday, May 13.  I'll be back on Tuesday.  Email me with any questions or concerns. 

Farewell Assembly: Friday, May 17.  The assembly will take place during your 4th period class.  School ends at the usual time. 

TT: Both TTs are open this week. Make appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Next Week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are regular days -- 6 periods, no blocks.  Thursday and Friday are block days with TT.  

TTs next week are on Thursday and Friday (not Tuesday and Wednesday).  If you've already made appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday, you will need to change them. 

Library Closures: The library will be closed Friday morning, May 17 for AP testing.  The library will be closed ALL next week, May 20 to 24.  

Last Day to Return Library Books: Friday, May 17. 

Check your grades in Aeries.  If you have missing work that is still eligible for makeup, NOW is the time.  

Reminder: if a teacher makes a TT appointment for you, you are expected to attend that teacher's TT.  If you have questions, or want to rearrange the appointment, talk with the teacher who made the appointment.  

Trojan Time Calendar  

Remember that TT is an academic period -- you must bring some schoolwork to do during TT.  If you don't have any work, bring a book to read.  You should not plan to spend the time gaming or chatting with friends. 

EL World History

New Unit: China.

You'll take textbook notes on the Ming and Qing dynasties.  

We'll watch a video on the "Forbidden City" and discuss government in Ancient China. 

You'll learn about the Opium Wars, and the weakening and fall of the Qing Dynasty. 

You'll create a timeline of Modern Chinese history since 1911. 

US History

You will use a Venn diagram to compare/contrast the two most prominent Black civil rights activists -- Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. How does each man represent the struggle for equal civil rights? 

You'll begin work on a poster about a significant event in the Civil Rights Movement. 

You will have an opportunity to take notes on the posters. 

The Week's Edpuzzle: The Freedom Riders. 

Reminder: Weekly Edpuzzle videos are deleted after a couple of weeks.  You are intended to watch the videos during the week they are posted (no resets after the original due date!) Videos links for all units are deleted after the end of the unit. 

Week of May 6 to May 10

 Schedule for this Week: Both TTs are open this week. Make appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Check your grades.  The year will soon be ending,  There are a few more TTs left for doing makeups, etc.  

Reminder: if a teacher makes a TT appointment for you, you are expected to attend that teacher's TT.  If you have questions, or want to rearrange the appointment, talk with the teacher who made the appointment.  

Trojan Time Calendar  

Remember that TT is an academic period -- you must bring some schoolwork to do during TT.  If you don't have any work, bring a book to read.  You should not plan to spend the time gaming or chatting with friends. 

EL World History

If you would like to re-take the vocabulary quiz on Russia and the Cold War (Vocabulary notebook pages 1 - 4), make at appointment for Trojan Time this week. 

Unit Test!  The unit test on Russia and the Cold War will take place on Monday!  I will do a binder check while you take the test. 

We'll discuss the Holocaust, which took place during World War II.  

New Unit: China.

We'll start with some background information on ancient China, and Chinese government under the emperors. 

We'll watch a video about the "Forbidden City." 

You will complete a map of China. 

US History

On Monday, you'll take the unit test on the Vietnam War, and hand in a binder packet.  Edpuzzle videos for the Vietnam unit will be deleted after the test. 

New Unit: The Civil Rights Movement.  

You'll receive a list of essential vocabulary terms -- there will be a vocabulary quiz, of course!

We'll cover basic concepts related to civil rights -- what do we mean by "rights?"  

We'll discuss the beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement of the late 50s and 60s, including the murder of Emmitt Till.  

You will compare/contrast the two most prominent Black civil rights activists -- Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. 

The Week's Edpuzzle: Overview of the Civil Rights Movement. 

Reminder: Weekly Edpuzzle videos are deleted after a couple of weeks.  You are intended to watch the videos during the week they are posted (no resets after the original due date!) Videos links for all units are deleted after the end of the unit.