May 30

1st Period: Today you took your FINAL EXAMS! Grades are uploaded and final- if you have any questions about your grade, your final etc come see me; if not Thank You for a great school year :) You've worked hard and I hope when you look back on our journey together you think not only about dates and people but about the importance of perspectives, learning from the past and how lucky we are to be where we are :) 

2nd.4th. 5th: Today was a PREP DAY- you worked on your reviews and prepared for the Final! 

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! 

Thursday- Finals in 3rd, 6th, 7th 

Friday- Finals in 2nd, 4th, 5th 

May 29

ITS FINALS WEEK! 

Today we prepared for your final exam- Remember your grade fro the last 9 weeks will not change unless  you have something to turn in to me... with that being said GET YOUR STUFF TURNED IN ASAP!!!!! 

Finals Schedule: 

Wednesday May 30- 1st period

Thursday May 31- 3rd, 6th, 7th 

Friday June 1- 2nd, 4th, 5th 

May 25

1st Period: Today  you turned in your last packet and took your last unit TEST! whoop whoop you are in the home stretch :) After you completed your test you picked up the Spring Final Review.

 IF ABSENT! You will make up your test in class the day you return while everybody else is working and preparing for the final (you may also pick up a review from me or print one off- you can find this under the 'Class Docs' page on the right hand side of the blog)

2nd.4th.5th Periods: We went over grades, you dropped your lowest test score, and prepared for your final! Finals schedule is below

Wednesday May 30- 1st period

Thursday May 31- 3rd, 6th, 7th 

Friday June 1- 2nd, 4th, 5th 

May 23/24

Today  you turned in your last packet and took your last unit TEST! whoop whoop you are in the home stretch :) After you completed your test you picked up the Spring Final Review the finals schedule will be as follows

Wednesday May 30- 1st period

Thursday May 31- 3rd, 6th, 7th 

Friday June 1- 2nd, 4th, 5th 

IF ABSENT! You will make up your test in class the day you return while everybody else is working and preparing for the final (you may also pick up a review from me or print one off- you can find this under the 'Class Docs' page on the right hand side of the blog) 

May 23

Journal: None

In Class: Today we finished up your note page about the Revolutions of 1989 and the fall of the USSR (section 3 and 5- you can cross out section 4)

Homework: Thursday you will take your test and turn your packets in! Please make sure that you are working on your reviews so that you will be prepared for the test!!!

May 21

Journal: None

In Class: Today we finished up your note page about the Revolutions of 1989 and the fall of the USSR (section 3 and 5- you can cross out section 4); we also finished 'Once Brothers'

Homework: Wednesday you will take your test and turn your packets in! Please make sure that you are working on your reviews so that you will be prepared for the test!!!

May 18

Journal: None 

In Class: Today we talked about the Yugoslavian Wars and watched a video! If you were absent you can find the video here by clicking on the 'Once Brothers' link :) ONCE BROTHERS

Homework: Get going on your reviews! Your test and packet will be due on Wednesday!!!! 

May 17

Journal #3: What is your favorite part of World History that you've learned about this year?


In Class: Today I handed out a new note page and we filled out sections 1-2 (If absent you can come pick one up from me when you return)
We also talked about the Wars in Yugoslavia- on page 5 of your packet you will find a movie note guide- we did not have time to watch this in class so if you would like to watch it for Extra Credit here is the link :) ONCE BROTHERS MOVIE

Homework: Work on filling out your reviews as your test will be next Thursday!!!

May 16

Journal #3: What is your favorite part of World History that you've learned about this year?

In Class: Today I handed out a new note page and we filled out sections 1-2 (If absent you can come pick one up from me when you return)

Homework: Work on filling out your reviews as your test will be next Wednesday!!!

May 14/15

Journal #1: Tell me what you love about your mom OR a Motherly figure in your life

Journal #2:

• Who should be exempt from the draft? 
• Should people who believe the war is wrong be forced to fight?
• Should people with special skills be exempt?
• How can a draft be made fair? 

In Class: Today we drew for your final teams for the rest of the school year!!! If you were absent you have been placed onto a team :)  We learned about Vietnam today and filled out pages 3-4 of your packets (If you were absent you may come in during tutoring to make this activity up) 

Homework: None :) 

May 10/11

Today you turned your packets in and took the UNIT 13 TEST!!!!

 If you were ABSENT you must get your packet turned into me the day you return (otherwise it will be counted as a late grade)

 and 

you MUST take your test within ONE WEEK!

May 9

Journal: None

In Class: Today you finished up your timeline + article and turned it in (if you didn't turn it in, it will be considered late) If you were absent you may come in during tutoring to finish up :)

Homework: Your test is FRIDAY! You will also be turning in your packets so make sure they are all filled out and your reviews are done! Remember if you need extra help you may come in during tutoring! 

May 8

Journal #5: How do you think the President should respond if another country is aggressive towards us? 

In Class: Today we finished section 5 and the timeline on page 8 of your packet (if absent you may get these notes from a friend or on the blog)  Our activity for today was the space race timeline and newspaper article- if you did not finish today it is due on WEDNESDAY.... Wednesday will be a study hall/review day so if you were unable to finish then you have the class period on Wednesday as well. 

Homework:   Your test and packet are due on WEDNESDAY!!!! If you need some extra help make sure that you come in during tutoring :) 

BAY OF PIGS VIDEO

May 7

Journal #5: How do you think the President should respond if another country is aggressive towards us? 

In Class: We finished up section 3 of your notes from last class period as well as section 5 and the timeline on page 8 of your packet (if absent you may get these notes from a friend or on the blog) Our activity for today was the space race timeline and newspaper article- if you did not finish today it is due on THURSDAY

Homework: if you did not finish timeline + Article due on THURSDAY.  Your test and packet will also be due on THURSDAY!!!! If you need some extra help make sure that you come in during tutoring :) 

May 4

Journal: None 

In Class: Today we finished up section 3 of your notes! (if absent this PowerPoint can be accessed on the blog under the unit 13 tab under pages) We also had a space race activity and worksheet- if absent you need to come in during tutoring to make this up! 

Homework: If you didn't finish your timeline/article about the Space Race this is due TUESDAY! Remember your test is Wednesday so if you haven't started your study guides yet, get going this weekend :) 

U2 Incident Video

May 3

Journal #2: Do you think the US should 'Step-in' to prevent communism from spreading? 

Journal #3: What is the best memory from your childhood? 

In Class: Today we focused on the beginning of the Cold War + the Cold War Heats Up (sections 2-3 of your note packet found on pages 2-5)  If absent grab these notes from a friend or come see me before school/during tutor time

**EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY DUE TUESDAY!!!! 

Homework: Get going on your reviews- several answers were covered in class today! 

You have an upcoming test a week from today- Thursday  May 10!

May 2

Journal #2: Do you think the US should 'Step-in' to prevent communism from spreading? 

Journal #3: What is the best memory from your childhood? 

In Class: Today we focused on the beginning of the Cold War + the Cold War Heats Up (sections 2-3 of your note packet found on pages 2-5) We did not get through it all today- we will finish up section 3 in class on Friday! If absent grab these notes from a friend or come see me before school/during tutor time

**EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY DUE FRIDAY!!!! 

Homework: Get going on your reviews- several answers were covered in class today! 
You have an upcoming test a week from today- Wednesday May 9! 

May 1

Today we started our new unit! COLD WAR 

Journal #1: What fears do the American public have today?

           

In Class:  You received your new packets and reviews! We took notes on page 1-2 'Section 1: Beginning Cold War'; if you were absent you can get these notes from me or from a friend when you return :) 

You were also divided into the Soviets and the Americans- throughout this unit we will have a class competition! 

-       Ways to earn points:

A. 1 point for each student who is in class on time. -1 point for every tardy student.

B. 1 point for each student who completes tasks and homeworks

  C. Various points awarded for class competitions.

  D. Extra credit for each student who brings a 1950s food/dish on May 8

I'm not expecting main dish meals--pick a drink or appetizer or dessert or your Grandma's classic Jell-O dish.

  E. Extra credit for each student who comes to class dressed in 1950s style on May 8      *Don’t’ forget about Greasers!

Please note: I'm not expecting you to go all out or spend a lot of money on these last two point opportunities. This is supposed to be a fun way to get into the decade and compete.

After the lecture you filled out the Comparing Economies worksheet (pg. 10 in packet)

Homework: If you didn't finish page 10 of your packets make sure that you do so! 

April 30

Journal #4: Do you want a family later in life? Kids? How many?

         

Lecture:  Today we learned about 50s Culture ! You took notes in your packet on  pages 5-6 (SECTION 4 OF NOTE PACKET)

·       

I Homework: Make sure that page 10 is finished by class on Wednesday! Start on your reviews if you haven't.... Your test will be next Wednesday (May 9)

  

  **There were TONS of extra credit opportunities this unit! 

   1. Food/Dress up day will be Friday May 9 

   2. Bring a picture in of you visiting somewhere awesome! 

   3. Page 9 in your packets will be for E.C. due May 9 

April 27

Today we started our new unit! COLD WAR 

Journal #1: What fears do the American public have today?

           

In Class:  You received your new packets and reviews! We took notes on page 1-2 'Section 1: Beginning Cold War'; if you were absent you can get these notes from me or from a friend when you return :) 

You were also divided into the Soviets and the Americans- throughout this unit we will have a class competition! 

-       Ways to earn points:

A. 1 point for each student who is in class on time. -1 point for every tardy student.

B. 1 point for each student who completes tasks and homeworks

  C. Various points awarded for class competitions.

  D. Extra credit for each student who brings a 1950s food/dish on May 4

I'm not expecting main dish meals--pick a drink or appetizer or dessert or your Grandma's classic Jell-O dish.

  E. Extra credit for each student who comes to class dressed in 1950s style on May 4*Don’t’ forget about Greasers!

Please note: I'm not expecting you to go all out or spend a lot of money on these last two point opportunities. This is supposed to be a fun way to get into the decade and compete.

After the lecture you filled out the Comparing Economies worksheet (pg. 10 in packet)

Homework: Chapter 31 Lesson 2

April 25/26

TODAY WAS TEST DAY!!!!

You turned your Unit 12 packets in and took your unit test! 

1. IF ABSENT: You will have one week to come in and make your test up; NO EXCEPTIONS

2. IF DIDN'T TURN PACKET IN: Remember every day it is late is -20%, after one week I cannot give you credit so please get it turned in ASAP!

April 24

Journal #6:   When do you think the use of Atomic Bombs is appropriate? 

Journal #7: How should we deal with spies and people who commit treason against the US?   

     In Class:  Today we went over the A-Bomb, End of the War, and War Impact (Note Packet: pages 12-14 section 8,9,10) You also filled out page 17 of your packet 'Nuremberg Trials' and turned it in; if you were absent you need to come in during tutoring to complete this activity! 

Homework: Make sure that your packets and reviews are complete by THURSDAY as you will be turning them in and taking your UNIT TEST! Remember you may come in during tutorials to get any extra help that you may need :) 

April 23

In Class: Today we finished up your packets (Section 8 & 10) We also played a review game in preparation for your upcoming test..... WEDNESDAY APRIL 25!!!!

Homework: Make sure that your packets and reviews are complete by Wednesday as you will be turning them in and taking your unit test! Remember you may come in during tutorials to get any extra help that you may need :) 

April 20

Journal #7: How should we deal with spies and people who commit treason against the US?   

In Class:  Today we went over the End of the War (Note Packet: page 13 section 9) You also filled out page 17 of your packet 'Nuremberg Trials' and turned it in; if you were absent you need to come in during tutoring to complete this activity! 

Homework: You have your upcoming test Wednesday April 25 so please start to prepare for TEST!

April 19

Journal #5: What is the Consequence of Inaction?

In Class: You turned in page 15-16  of your note packet! If you did not, make sure that you get it to me by Tuesday!

Today we went over the Holocaust; each of you represented somebody who experienced the first hand effects of the horrific event.  You filled out section 7 of your notes 'The Holocaust'

Homework: Get working on your reviews! Your test will be a week from today- Thursday April 26

April 18

Journal #5: What is the Consequence of Inaction?

In Class: You turned in page 15-16  of your note packet! If you did not, make sure that you get it to me by Friday!

Today we went over the Holocaust; each of you represented somebody who experienced the first hand effects of the horrific event.  You filled out section 7 of your notes 'The Holocaust'

Homework: Get working on your reviews! Your test will be a week from today- Wednesday April 25

April 17

Journal #3: Tell me everything you know about the attack on Pearl Harbor

Journal #4: I want you to think of a time you were made fun of for the way you looked, talked, acted, dressed, or for your gender, race, age, etc.

•         When was it?

•         What happened?

•         How did it make you feel

In Class: Today you filled out section 5 'America moves to War + Pearl Harbor' and Section 6 'Home Front'--- pages 7-10! You were also assigned page 16 as homework

Homework: Make sure that pages 15 and 16 are complete! Also get going on your reviews! Your test will be next Thursday April 26!

April 16

Journal #3: Tell me everything you know about the attack on Pearl Harbor

Journal #4: I want you to think of a time you were made fun of for the way you looked, talked, acted, dressed, or for your gender, race, age, etc.

•         When was it?

•         What happened?

•         How did it make you feel

In Class: Today you filled out section 5 'America moves to War + Pearl Harbor' and Section 6 'Home Front'--- pages 7-10! You were also assigned page 16 as homework

Homework: Make sure that pages 15 and 16 are complete! Also get going on your reviews! Your test will be next Wednesday April 25

April 12

Journal: None 

In Class: Today we finished up sections 2-3 of your notes! If you were absent you may access the PowerPoint for section 3 of your notes (directions below) You also finished page 15 of your packet ‘Major turning point battles in World War II’.  If you didn't finish in class this becomes homework!

To Access PowerPoint:

1.       Go to my Class Blog- perezworldhistory.blogspot.com

2.       On Right hand side of blog under pages find Unit 12: WWII

3.       Click on the red link titled ‘Note Packet + Review’

4.       This will take you to my google drive- click on the PowerPoint labeled ‘Day 3- Nationalist Movements + Nazism’  

a.       You may have to download the PowerPoint in order for it to work properly

**Homework: Your unit test will be Thursday April 26!!! So they need to be working on and studying their reviews J

April 11

Journal: None

In Class: Today we talked about the start of the war in Europe; you took notes on page 3-4 of your packet (section 2: War in Europe) Make sure you understand the idea of APPEASEMENT..... and what started the second World War!

Homework: Get started on your reviews! These reviews are a new format which will require some more diligence- remember if you need or want extra help come to tutoring so I can give it to you! 

April 9/10

Today we started our new Unit! WWII + Nationalism... if you were absent please come pick up the packet and review ASAP! These last few weeks of school I need you to be diligent and finish out this year strong! Please.Please.Please.Please if you are behind, need help, are confused, failing etc. come see me during tutor time! I can and will help get you passing and understanding- I promise :) 

Journal #1: What makes someone a dangerous leader?

Journal #2: Use the following cartoon to answer the 3 questions: 

1.1. Who is this artist of this cartoon?

2.2. The leaders of what 2 countries are depicted in the drawing?

3.3. What is the cartoon attempting to get people to do?

In Class: Today you received your new packets we filled out section 1 and began section 2 (we will finish section 2 next time in class)

Homework: Get going on your reviews! These reviews are a little different than those in the past- you will need to be diligent in working on them daily in class and at home!
Your next test will be April 25/26 
(packets will also be due this day) 

April 5/6

Today you took the unit test and turned in your packets! If you were absent you MUST turn your packet in the day you return and you will have ONE WEEK to make up your test! 

April 4

Journal #5: Who is the most heroic person you have ever met or read about?

Journal #6: How do you handle conflict?

In Class: Today we filled out page 8 of your packets 'Russian Revolution', went over 14 points and the treaty of Versailles

Homework: Make sure your packets are finished as you will be turning them in and taking the test on Friday!

April 3

April 2

Journal #4 : What do you think would be the BEST and WORST thing about being in the trenches?

In Class: Today we learned all about trench warfare! you filled out #13 on page 2 of your packets; if absent you may grab these notes from a friend or come in during tutor time 

Here are some videos on trench warfare

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/trench-warfare

 http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/life-in-a-trench

Homework: Your test has been moved to this Friday! Please get working on your reviews so you will be prepared :)

March 28

Journal: None 

In Class: Today we continued with WWI- you took notes in your note packets (pages 2-4 beginning with #14.... we will do #13 next week:))  If absent you may access the PowerPoint here: 

To Access PowerPoint:

1.       Go to my Class Blog- perezworldhistory.blogspot.com

2.       On Right hand side of blog under pages find Unit 11: Imperialism + WWI

3.       Click on the red link titled ‘Note Packet + Review’

4.       This will take you to my google drive- click on the PowerPoint labeled ‘sub PP’

a.       You may have to download the PowerPoint in order for it to work properly

You were also given a worksheet ‘The Russian Revolution’- you will turn this in next week either Mon/Tues depending on when I see you (if absent you may pick one up next week) 

Homework: You will take your test and turn in your packets April 4/5 which is next Wednesday/Thursday! Please get going on your reviews so you are prepared- if you would like some extra help on concepts or your reviews please come in during tutor time! You may come in before school or during lunch tutor time! 

Videos: These videos go over the concepts discussed in class :) 

• http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/treaty-of-versailles-end-world-war-i
• http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/u-boats-sink-the-lusitania-in-1915
•  http://www.history.com/topics/russian-revolution/videos/historys-burning-questions-the-romanovs?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false

March 27

Journal #3: What do you think would pull the US into another world war? What would happen in that type of war now?

In class: Today we began WWI focusing on the causes of war (remember our acronym M.A.I.N) and the event that was the immediate cause of the war! You filled out pages 1-2 of your note packet (#1-12) We also worked on your reviews!

Homework: Remember you have a test coming up----April 5 so make sure you have started on your review and are preparing!

Extras: Here are some links to videos that are a great review as to what we did in class today :)

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/tech-developments-of-world-war-i?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false

http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/nationalism-and-wwi?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false

                                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHeMPV5VDR

March 26

Journal #3: What do you think would pull the US into another world war? What would happen in that type of war now?

In class: Today we began WWI focusing on the causes of war (remember our acronym M.A.I.N) and the event that was the immediate cause of the war! You filled out pages 1-2 of your note packet (#1-12) We also worked on your reviews!

Homework: Remember you have a test coming up----April 4 so make sure you have started on your review and are preparing!

Extras: Here are some links to videos that are a great review as to what we did in class today :)

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/tech-developments-of-world-war-i?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false

http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/nationalism-and-wwi?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHeMPV5VDR4

March 23

Journal: NONE

In Class: Today we did an activity all about the M.A.I.N causes of war! If you were absent to make this activity up I want you to write me a paragraph telling me 2 positives and 2 negatives of alliances and  explain WHY alliances would bring someone into war!

Homework: Chapter 26 Lesson 1-2
Your packet and Unit test will be April 4 :) 

March 22

Journal: NONE

In Class: Today we did an activity all about the M.A.I.N causes of war! If you were absent to make this activity up I want you to write me a paragraph telling me 2 positives and 2 negatives of alliances and  explain WHY alliances would bring someone into war!

Homework: Chapter 26 Lesson 1-2
Your packet and Unit test will be April 5 :) 

March 21

WELCOME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK!  

I hope you all had a wonderful week and are refreshed ready to finish out the rest of this year strong! 

Journal #1: We have started to analyze political cartoons- look at the cartoon and answer the following questions:

1.Who does the man in the hat represent?  
2.What places is he grabbing?  
3.What do you think this cartoon means?


In Class: Today we learned about Imperialism and filled out pages 5; if you were absent you may get these notes from a friend or come see me during tutor time to get them!

Homework: Get started working on your reviews! Ch. 25 Lesson 1, 2, 3, 4

March 20

WELCOME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK!  

I hope you all had a wonderful week and are refreshed ready to finish out the rest of this year strong! 

Journal #1: We have started to analyze political cartoons- look at the cartoon and answer the following questions:

1.Who does the man in the hat represent?  
2.What places is he grabbing?  
3.What do you think this cartoon means?

Journal #2: In your own words define IMPERIALISM

In Class: Today we learned about Imperialism and filled out pages 5,6,7; if you were absent you may get these notes from a friend or come see me during tutor time to get them!

Homework: Get started working on your reviews! Ch. 25 Lesson 1-2