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WORLD WAR II UNIT
MONDAY, MARCH 27
Students learned about the different events leading up to WWII and the causes of the war and took notes. They also learned about the leaders and alliances that formed the opposing sides of the fighting and took notes. There was no homework assigned today.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Today we began our new unit on World War II! We discussed the unit overview and took notes on the key terms. Students also tested their prior knowledge of the war by filling out a worksheet from memory. There was no homework assigned today.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION UNIT
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
Today students completed their questions on "To Kill A Mockingbird" and had a discussion about them in class. There was no homework assigned today.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Today students watch a portion of "To Kill A Mockingbird" and connected it to the issues and events of the 1920s and 1930s, including the Great Depression and race relations. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
Today students took the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression unit test. There was no homework assigned today.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
Today we used our study guides to study for the test tomorrow. For homework, students should use their study guides to prepare for the test.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Students finished creating their study guides in class today with help from Ms. Sircar. We then began reviewing for the test. For homework students should use their study guide to study for the test.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
Students finished their Stock Market Project by writing a three-paragraph reflection on the progress of their stock portfolios over the last six weeks. They then began creating their study guides for Tuesday's test on the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. For homework, student should begin studying for their test.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
Today students finished their work for the graphic organizer on the 2009 Recovery Act and turned it in and had a discussion on the similarities and differences between the 2009 Recovery Act and the New Deal. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
Today students took notes on the New Deal programs implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt to help with the Great Depression and practiced identifying whether each program was a form of relief, recovery, or reform. They then completed a worksheet on New Deal Programs and started a graphic organizer on the 2009 Recovery Act. There was no homework assigned tonight.
MONDAY, MARCH 13
Students learned about the experiences of children during the Great Depression by analyzing multiple types of media: photos, primary source letters, and cartoons. If students did not complete their classwork, they should do it for homework.
THE 1920s UNIT
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Students completed their notes on The Great Depression today using NearPod. There was no homework assigned today.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
Students finished taking notes on the key terms for this unit and began taking notes on The Great Depression using NearPod. There was no homework assigned today.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
Today students learned about the Boom economy of the 1920s by watching and taking notes on a documentary. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Students completed their analysis of 1920s advertisements and finished their graphic organizers. They then had group discussions to draw conclusion about 1920s economic and cultural values based on the ads. There was no homework assigned today.
MONDAY, MARCH 6
Students turned in their slang letters. They then used graphic organizers to analyze different advertisements from the 1920s and draw conclusions about themes and cultural values from the 1920s. There was no homework assigned today.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
Students learned about different slang phrases used in the 1920s and used their knowledge of Twenties slang and history to write a journal entry from the perspective of that time period. If the letter was not finished in class, it should be completed for homework and turned in on Monday.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
At the beginning of class we learned about famous musicians, the Harlem Renaissance, and other music and art from the 1920s. Students then analyzed different copies of artwork from the Twenties. There was no homework assigned today.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
Today we finished our background information about the Roaring Twenties and took notes. Students then worked in groups to fill out a literary scavenger hunt using articles about all different aspects of the 1920s. There was no homework assigned today, but DC balance sheets did go home with students today.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Today students took notes on part 1 of the key terms for the new unit. They also learned background information about the Roaring Twenties and took notes. At the end of class, they looked at primary source documents from 1928 in groups. There was no homework assigned today.
WORLD WAR I UNIT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Students took their WWI constructed response essay test today. There was no homework.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Today we reviewed for the essay test on Monday and discussed the format of the test. For homework, students should use their constructed response essay packets to study.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Today students learned about World War I propaganda and analyzed different propaganda posters in groups. We then discussed the end of World War I and took notes on the Treaty of Versailles. At the end of class students completed page five of their constructed response essay packets on their own. The remainder of class was spent on a whiteboard review activity on the constructed response questions. There was no homework assigned today.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Students received their vocabulary quiz scores and updated their stock data tables. Students then completed page four of their constructed response essay packets on their own. The remainder of class was spent on a whiteboard review activity on the constructed response questions. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Students took their vocabulary quiz at the beginning of class today. During the last half of class, students continued to work on their constructed response essay questions using their notes from yesterday's stations. There was no homework assigned tonight.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Today we learned about the different developments and uses of weapons during World War I. Students traveled around to different stations in groups and took notes on six different types of weapons. For homework, students should study for the key terms quiz tomorrow.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Today we finished our notes on the overview of World War I. We then discussed the constructed response quiz that will be happening in a couple weeks and filled out graphic organizers for two of the constructed response essay questions. For homework, students should begin studying for the key terms quiz on Tuesday.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Today students learned about different aspects of World War I and took notes on topics like trench warfare and America's role in the war. They also began filling in their constructed response study guide. Any unfinished classwork should be completed for homework..
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
During the first half of class, students were introduced to our new unit, World War I. They then took notes on the key terms. During the second half of class, students watched a short documentary on the causes and unique characteristics of World War I and took notes. There was no homework today.
INDUSTRIALIZATION UNIT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Students took their unit test on Industrialization today.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Today we reviewed for the test on Tuesday. For homework, students should use their Industrialization study guide to prepare for the test.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Today we reviewed for the test on Tuesday. For homework, students should use their Industrialization study guide to prepare for the test.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
For their warm-up, students completed their Industrialization study guide. We then finished our notes on industrial working conditions and labor unions and watched a documentary on the growth of industrial cities. For homework, students should begin studying for the test next Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
For their warm-up, students completed the top half of page four on their Industrialization study guide. We then completed the Initial Investment Summary and the first column of the stock data table on the stock market project. During the last twenty minutes of class, students began learning about industrial working conditions and labor unions and taking notes. For homework, students should complete any unfinished classwork.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
For their warm-up, students completed page three on their Industrialization study guide. We then read Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I A Woman?" speech and took notes on the women's suffrage movement. There was no homework assigned today.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
For their warm-up, students completed half of page three on their Industrialization study guide. We then finished our notes on immigration and students analyzed various political cartoons on immigration. For homework, students must complete their four company profiles for the stock market project. Students can use finances.yahoo.com to help them fill out their company profiles.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
For their warm-up, students completed the rest of page two on their Industrialization study guide. We then had a discussion on the reasons people have immigrated to the U.S. and began taking notes on immigration during the Industrial Era. For homework, students should complete their immigration flags for Monday.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
For their warm-up, students completed half of page two on their Industrialization study guide. We then discussed the stock market project and students began their projects by choosing their companies and filling out the company profiles. Any unfinished company portfolios (NOT the Initial Investment Summary) should be completed for homework.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
For their warm-up, students completed page one of their Industrialization study guide. We then discussed key inventions and people and the students took notes and discussed the significance of each invention in their table groups. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
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WORLD WAR II UNIT
MONDAY, MARCH 27
Students learned about the different events leading up to WWII and the causes of the war and took notes. They also learned about the leaders and alliances that formed the opposing sides of the fighting and took notes. There was no homework assigned today.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Today we began our new unit on World War II! We discussed the unit overview and took notes on the key terms. Students also tested their prior knowledge of the war by filling out a worksheet from memory. There was no homework assigned today.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION UNIT
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
Today students completed their questions on "To Kill A Mockingbird" and had a discussion about them in class. There was no homework assigned today.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Today students watch a portion of "To Kill A Mockingbird" and connected it to the issues and events of the 1920s and 1930s, including the Great Depression and race relations. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
Today students took the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression unit test. There was no homework assigned today.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
Today we used our study guides to study for the test tomorrow. For homework, students should use their study guides to prepare for the test.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Students finished creating their study guides in class today with help from Ms. Sircar. We then began reviewing for the test. For homework students should use their study guide to study for the test.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
Students finished their Stock Market Project by writing a three-paragraph reflection on the progress of their stock portfolios over the last six weeks. They then began creating their study guides for Tuesday's test on the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. For homework, student should begin studying for their test.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
Today students finished their work for the graphic organizer on the 2009 Recovery Act and turned it in and had a discussion on the similarities and differences between the 2009 Recovery Act and the New Deal. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
Today students took notes on the New Deal programs implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt to help with the Great Depression and practiced identifying whether each program was a form of relief, recovery, or reform. They then completed a worksheet on New Deal Programs and started a graphic organizer on the 2009 Recovery Act. There was no homework assigned tonight.
MONDAY, MARCH 13
Students learned about the experiences of children during the Great Depression by analyzing multiple types of media: photos, primary source letters, and cartoons. If students did not complete their classwork, they should do it for homework.
THE 1920s UNIT
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Students completed their notes on The Great Depression today using NearPod. There was no homework assigned today.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
Students finished taking notes on the key terms for this unit and began taking notes on The Great Depression using NearPod. There was no homework assigned today.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
Today students learned about the Boom economy of the 1920s by watching and taking notes on a documentary. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Students completed their analysis of 1920s advertisements and finished their graphic organizers. They then had group discussions to draw conclusion about 1920s economic and cultural values based on the ads. There was no homework assigned today.
MONDAY, MARCH 6
Students turned in their slang letters. They then used graphic organizers to analyze different advertisements from the 1920s and draw conclusions about themes and cultural values from the 1920s. There was no homework assigned today.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
Students learned about different slang phrases used in the 1920s and used their knowledge of Twenties slang and history to write a journal entry from the perspective of that time period. If the letter was not finished in class, it should be completed for homework and turned in on Monday.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
At the beginning of class we learned about famous musicians, the Harlem Renaissance, and other music and art from the 1920s. Students then analyzed different copies of artwork from the Twenties. There was no homework assigned today.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
Today we finished our background information about the Roaring Twenties and took notes. Students then worked in groups to fill out a literary scavenger hunt using articles about all different aspects of the 1920s. There was no homework assigned today, but DC balance sheets did go home with students today.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Today students took notes on part 1 of the key terms for the new unit. They also learned background information about the Roaring Twenties and took notes. At the end of class, they looked at primary source documents from 1928 in groups. There was no homework assigned today.
WORLD WAR I UNIT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Students took their WWI constructed response essay test today. There was no homework.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Today we reviewed for the essay test on Monday and discussed the format of the test. For homework, students should use their constructed response essay packets to study.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Today students learned about World War I propaganda and analyzed different propaganda posters in groups. We then discussed the end of World War I and took notes on the Treaty of Versailles. At the end of class students completed page five of their constructed response essay packets on their own. The remainder of class was spent on a whiteboard review activity on the constructed response questions. There was no homework assigned today.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Students received their vocabulary quiz scores and updated their stock data tables. Students then completed page four of their constructed response essay packets on their own. The remainder of class was spent on a whiteboard review activity on the constructed response questions. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Students took their vocabulary quiz at the beginning of class today. During the last half of class, students continued to work on their constructed response essay questions using their notes from yesterday's stations. There was no homework assigned tonight.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Today we learned about the different developments and uses of weapons during World War I. Students traveled around to different stations in groups and took notes on six different types of weapons. For homework, students should study for the key terms quiz tomorrow.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Today we finished our notes on the overview of World War I. We then discussed the constructed response quiz that will be happening in a couple weeks and filled out graphic organizers for two of the constructed response essay questions. For homework, students should begin studying for the key terms quiz on Tuesday.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Today students learned about different aspects of World War I and took notes on topics like trench warfare and America's role in the war. They also began filling in their constructed response study guide. Any unfinished classwork should be completed for homework..
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
During the first half of class, students were introduced to our new unit, World War I. They then took notes on the key terms. During the second half of class, students watched a short documentary on the causes and unique characteristics of World War I and took notes. There was no homework today.
INDUSTRIALIZATION UNIT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Students took their unit test on Industrialization today.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Today we reviewed for the test on Tuesday. For homework, students should use their Industrialization study guide to prepare for the test.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Today we reviewed for the test on Tuesday. For homework, students should use their Industrialization study guide to prepare for the test.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
For their warm-up, students completed their Industrialization study guide. We then finished our notes on industrial working conditions and labor unions and watched a documentary on the growth of industrial cities. For homework, students should begin studying for the test next Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
For their warm-up, students completed the top half of page four on their Industrialization study guide. We then completed the Initial Investment Summary and the first column of the stock data table on the stock market project. During the last twenty minutes of class, students began learning about industrial working conditions and labor unions and taking notes. For homework, students should complete any unfinished classwork.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
For their warm-up, students completed page three on their Industrialization study guide. We then read Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I A Woman?" speech and took notes on the women's suffrage movement. There was no homework assigned today.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
For their warm-up, students completed half of page three on their Industrialization study guide. We then finished our notes on immigration and students analyzed various political cartoons on immigration. For homework, students must complete their four company profiles for the stock market project. Students can use finances.yahoo.com to help them fill out their company profiles.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
For their warm-up, students completed the rest of page two on their Industrialization study guide. We then had a discussion on the reasons people have immigrated to the U.S. and began taking notes on immigration during the Industrial Era. For homework, students should complete their immigration flags for Monday.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
For their warm-up, students completed half of page two on their Industrialization study guide. We then discussed the stock market project and students began their projects by choosing their companies and filling out the company profiles. Any unfinished company portfolios (NOT the Initial Investment Summary) should be completed for homework.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
For their warm-up, students completed page one of their Industrialization study guide. We then discussed key inventions and people and the students took notes and discussed the significance of each invention in their table groups. There was no homework assigned today.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
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