Wednesday, March 28, 2012

What happened in class today?

• P1: Today we did an activity where we both created and started to take a quiz on your 34.2 Reading Notes. We didn't finish taking the quiz.
• P3: Today we did a group activity that allowed students to finish their 34.2 Reading Notes.

What's happening tomorrow?

• P1: We will finish the 34.2 activity, and move onto 34.3.
• P3: We will move onto 34.3.

Homework

• P1: NONE
• P3: 34.3 Reading Notes

Announcements

• I have already started entering grades for Q4! So be keeping track...

Announcements

Tuesday, March 27

What happened in class today?

• P1: Today we changed our seats! We reviewed the chapter 34 vocabulary, and attempted to do a group activity based on the 34.2 Reading Notes. Unfortunately, our group work didn't get too far. But you know what they say, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!"
• P3: Today we started the World War II unit by completing a KWL chart and reading 34.1 together.

What's happening tomorrow?

• P1: We are going to do a group activity based on 34.2.
• P3: We are going to do a group activity based on 34.2.

Homework

• P1: None, unless you did not complete your 34.2 Reading Notes.
• P3: 1/9 of your 34.2 Reading Notes. Each person was assigned a box to complete.

Announcements

• NONE!

Monday, March 26

What happened in class today?

• P1: Today we started the unit on World War II by completing a KWL chart, an anticipation guide for 34.1, and reading 34.1 as a class. If you were absent today, you will need to complete the KWL chart and anticipation guide for ten (10) participation points.
• P3: Today we discussed the Trayvon Martin case.

What's happening tomorrow?

• P1: We are going to examine the four types of totalitarianism that rose to power before the start of WWII.
• P3: We are going to start the unit on WWII.

Homework

• P1: 34.2 Reading Notes
• P3: None

Announcements

• Final grades have been submitted!
• If you are interested in doing more about the Trayvon Martin case, there will be a vigil tonight at 6:30pm in Love Park.

Friday, March 23

What happened in class today?

• We said a sad good-bye to facebooks for the YEAR after completing round six of our o' so favorite US history project.

What's happening on Monday?

• It's a clean slate! Everyone starts off with a 100% as Q4 grades start. What's your resolution for the new quarter?
• We are starting a brand new unit: World War II!

Homework

• None, so... Enjoy your weekend!

Announcements

• You have a last minute chance to make corrections to your exam! You must make them after school TODAY! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Especially for those that have borderline grades, corrections can be the difference between an A and B!

Thursday, March 22

What happened in class today?

• We took the 1920s unit exam covering chapters 28 and 29.
• If you missed today, you need to make up this exam by ASAP because grades for Q3 are due on Monday, March 26.

What's happening tomorrow?

• We are bringing our Facebook series to an end! Round six includes quite a distinguished, and very politically relevent panel to our studio: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton, George H.W. Bush, George Bush, and John McCain. Ever want make your voice heard to the people that make the decisions?! Here's your chance!

Homework

• If you are scheduled for facebooks, or if you missed last week, you must complete your profile and three paragraph essay. Remember the essay must be two to three pages long, and it must answer the question, "Why is __________ important to American history?"

Announcements

• If you have any questions about your grade, please see me by FRIDAY, MARCH 23! Grades are due on Monday, March 26.
• Grades for Q4 will start on Monday, March 26 when we start the World War II unit.