Week of Mar. 24 to Mar. 28

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

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Third Quarter Ended on Friday, March 21.  Check Aeries; see me if you have any questions about your grade. I will submit grades on Tuesday. 

There is a new gradebook for 4th quarter in Aeries. Your SAQ on the atomic bombs will go into the 4th quarter grade. 

Fire Drill: There will be a fire drill on Thursday, March 27, during 3rd period. All classes meet; school gets out at the usual time.  

Juniors!  Don't forget "March into Your Future."  There will be lots of information about colleges and the application process.  Sign up for this event -- there is a signup form in Google Classroom, at the top of the Classwork page. 

EL World History

We'll continue to review WWII vocabulary -- we'll try a quiz on all the words for this unit (Vocabulary #1-#3).

We'll review the WWII map of Europe...and we'll try a quiz on this!

We will shift our focus to the war in the Pacific -- Japanese expansion and how the US cam into the war. 

New Map: Japanese Expansion in the Pacific. 

US History

If you missed the unit test (WWII) last Friday, see me immediately to arrange a makeup. 

New Unit: The Cold War

We'll start with some introductory materials on the start of the Cold War.  

Textbook Notes: The Cold War Begins.  Due at block.  Textbook Chapter is in Google Classroom. 

You'll create a quick map of the Cold War in Europe (the "Iron Curtain").

Edpuzzle for this week: The Start of the Cold War

Week of March 17 to March 21

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

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Third Quarter Ends on Friday, March 21.  Check Aeries; see me if you have any questions about your grade. 

Modified Schedule: Friday, March 21 and Monday, March 24 are "modified" schedule days.  You have all periods, but school is out at 2:30 pm.  

EL World History

We'll finish WWII Vocabulary #3 -- this means we'll be ready for a quiz!

We'll continue our coverage of the early stages of the war, including the Battle of Britain and Hitler's decision to invade the USSR. 

You will compete a chart of the "Nations at War" and the alliances they joined. 

You'll work on a map of the war in Europe. 

US History

Our last topic for this unit will be the US decision to build and use atomic bombs at the end of the WWII.  You will read and compare several sources on this topic, and create a chart showing the arguments made for and against building and using the atomic bombs. 

You'll complete your chart and prepare for a writing assignment.  You will be able to have your chart during the writing period, but you may not use other materials. 

We should be ready for a unit test by Friday or early next week. 

Edpuzzle for this week: The Atomic Bomb

Week of March 10 to March 14

 This Week's Schedule:  Tuesday's TT is open; Wednesday is closed.  Make an appointment for Tuesday. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

Heads up - The 3rd quarter grading period ends on March 21st.  

EL World History

New Vocabulary!

We'll finish the maps we started in class last Friday. 

We'll review the WWII material we've covered so far, and then move on to the start of WWII. 

There will be a quiz on WWII vocabulary this week.

US History

We'll move on from our discussion of Japanese interment to the American response to the Holocaust, and the topic of "war crimes." 

Our last topic for this unit will be the US decision to build and use atomic bombs at the end of the WWII.  You will read and compare several sources on this topic, and create a chart showing the arguments made for and against building and using the atomic bombs. 

Edpuzzle for this week: War Crimes

Week of Mar. 3 to Mar. 7

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

On Monday, all classes will go the the CFA to attend the ASB forum. You will have a chance to hear speeches by the candidates for ASB offices.  Come to room 122 first, so that I can take attendance, and we will walk to the CFA together.  You will be returning to room 122 to get your backpacks after the assembly.  Leave your backpack in your locker if you don't want to leave it in 122 -- don't bring it to the CFA.  

Voting will take place on Tuesday, March 4th.  You should receive a ballot in your school email. 

It's Cultural Week.  Listen to the announcements for information about events taking place this week. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll continue our discussion of "totalitarian" rulers.  

New Vocabulary!

You'll study some maps, and answer questions about the maps. 

We'll cover the rise of Hitler -- the fascist leader of Germany, and how he convinced Germans to vote for him. 

US History

If you didn't hand in a propaganda poster on Friday of last week, turn it in on Monday. 

We'll review the textbook assignment on "War and Civil Rights."

You will be taking an open-note quiz on two textbook sections: "Mobilizing the Homefront" and "War and Civil Rights."  It's very important that you have good notes for each of these assignments. 

We'll cover the circumstances behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the consequences for Japanese and Japanese-Americans living in the United States during the War. 

We'll move on to the American response to the Holocaust, and the topic of "war crimes." 

Edpuzzle for this week: African Americans during WWII.

Week of Feb. 24 to Feb. 27

This Week's Schedule:  Tuesday's TT is open - Make an appointment. Wednesday is closed. Go to your closed TT class. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll get started on our coverage of World War II.  

You'll get new vocabulary. 

This week, we'll focus on the rise of dictators, especially Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin and Hirohito. 

You'll read a section of the textbook and take notes.  We'll discuss the unstable situation during the "Interwar" years.  Our goal is to understand how dictators like Hitler came to power in their countries. 

US History

We'll get started on our study of American society during World War II.  

You'll complete maps of Europe and East Asia/the Western Pacific. 

We'll cover US propaganda during WWII, as a way of showing the many impacts of the war on the American public.  

You'll learn about the mobilization of the American public for "total war." 

Edpuzzle for this week: Roots of WWII. 

Week of Feb. 10 to Feb. 14

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

Friday, January 7, was the end of the 3rd Quarter Progress Report Period. Progress Report grades will be submitted this week.  See me asap if you have questions about your grade. 

Presidents' Week: the week of Feb. 17 to Feb. 21 is Presidents' Week -- NO SCHOOL. 

Juniors: If you are interested in Boys & Girls State, talk to me about nominating you. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll finish our unit on World War I, and take the unit test. 

You'll be reviewing the maps of 1914 and 1919.  You'll also practice vocabulary.

Unit Test and binder check: Thursday. 

Edpuzzle: If you have not watched the videos for this unit (Causes of WWI and Treaty of Versailles), you must do this before Thursday to get credit.

US History

We'll finish our unit on the Great Depression and the New Deal, and take the unit test. 

On Monday, we'll review "Impact of the New Deal." 

You will have time to finish your crossword. 

I may show a video on the Dust Bowl, if we have time. 

Unit Test and Binder Packet: due at block period.

On Thursday, we'll start a new unit on World War II. 

Edpuzzle for this week:  If you have not watched the videos for the Great Depression unit, you must do this before the unit test, in order to get credit for the videos. 

Week of Feb. 3 to Feb. 7

 This Week's Schedule:  Tuesday's TT is open, but Wednesday is closed.  Make an appointment for Tuesday. 

Incompletes: If you received an "I" for a class last semester, Monday, Feb. 3 is the last day to clear it. After Monday, the "I" turns into and "F." 

Friday, January 7, is the end of the 3rd Quarter Progress Report Period. Progress Report grades are due next week.  See me asap if you have questions about your grade. 

Juniors: If you are interested in Boys & Girls State, talk to me about nominating you. This is a long-standing organization that focuses on the US political process.  If selected, you would spend a week over the summer participating in simulations of US democracy.  You have to get to Sacramento for the program, but there is no other fee.  Looks great on your college application. 

Teacher-Made TT Appointments: If I make a TT appointment for you, please come to room 122 for TT.  If you feel you should go to another class, see me to clear this with me.   

Reminder: if you come to TT in room 122, you MUST bring academic work.  If you don't have homework or studying to do, bring a book to read.  

EL World History

We'll continue to review the vocabulary for WWI.  (WWI Vocabulary #1-#3.)  You should be ready for a vocabulary quiz. 

We'll review the reasons for US entry into World War. 

You'll learn about the end of the war, and the Treaty of Versailles. 

Edpuzzle: The Treaty of Versailles. 

US History

If you missed the quiz on the Crash and the Depression (block period last week), see me immediately to arrange a makeup. 

We'll continue our coverage of the New Deal.  You'll learn about the new programs that made up the new deal and how they impacted American society. 

You'll research one important New Deal program and create an informational brochure describing the program, its goals and its impact. 

Edpuzzle for this week:  The New Deal.