Journal #3:What is the
best memory from your childhood?
In Class: Today we continued with the Cold War; we talked about foreign affairs and how the Cold War affected Americans. You took notes on pages 3-4 (SECTION 3
OF NOTE PACKET)
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LEARNING
TARGET DAY 3
Homework:Chapter 31
Lesson 3
**REMEMBER: extra credit food/clothing will be WED/THURS this week.
****WWII TEST: the absolute last day to make the test up will be WEDNESDAY this week!
Journal #2: Do you think
the US should step in to ‘contain’ communism from spreading?
In Class: Today we continued learning about the beginning of the Cold War; you filled out your Note Packet: pages 2-3 (SECTION 2
OF NOTE PACKET) We also talked about the Berlin Wall and you worked Containment and the Truman Doctrine Worksheet. (if you were absent, you can come pick one up tomorrow)
Today we started our new unit COLD WAR! You got your new packets + reviews
Journal #1: What fears
do the American public have today?
In Class: We started our Cold War game (extra credit opportunity) You drew which team you would be on for our class competition (US or USSR) if you were absent, you will find out on Monday!
-Ways to earn points: A.
1 point for each student who is in class on time. -1 point for every tardy
student.
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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 3/4.
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 3/4. *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.
You started your new Note Packet: pages 1 (SECTION 1 OF NOTE PACKET) and you completed the Comparing Economies worksheet (if absent you can pick one up Monday)
In Class: Today in class we went over the war Results; you filled out your Note
Packet: page 13-14 (SECTION 10 OF NOTE
PACKET). We also finished Parallel Journey's in class. You took a quiz and turned in your reading logs :)
LEARNING
TARGET DAY 10/11
Homework: Prepare for
TEST! Your test is next class period, so please make sure that you have prepared; we will play a short review game prior to taking the test.
Journal #7: How
should we deal with spies and people who commit treason against the US?
In Class: Today in class we wrapped up WWII and discussed the Nuremberg trials; you filled out your Note
Packet: page 13 (SECTION 9 OF NOTE
PACKET) Your PJ reading log was checked off and we did a Nuremburg Trials Activity on page 17 in your packets; if you were absent, you will need to come in before school/during tutor time to complete this activity.
LEARNING
TARGET DAY 9
Homework: Prepare for
TEST! Your test is coming up this week, so please start reviewing :)
Journal #6: When do
you think the use of Atomic bombs is appropriate?
In Class: Today we went over the development of the A Bomb; you filled out your Note
Packet: page 12 (SECTION 8 OF NOTE
PACKET) and I checked off your Parallel Journey reading logs. We also did an activity using Primary sources to better understand the opposing views behind the development of the A-bomb; if you were absent, come and see me Monday for the make-up assignment.
In Class: Today we learned about the Holocaust; you each represented someone who experienced this horrible event in history and at the end of class found out your fate. You filled out your Note
Packet: pages 11-12 (SECTION 7 OF NOTE
PACKET) Chapter 17-18 of your readings were checked off and you took PJ quiz #2.
