April 28

 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)

LEARNING TARGET DAY 1/ 2

Homework: Chapter 31 Lesson 2

April 25

Journal: No Journal

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. 

April 24

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 :) 

April 21

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. 

LEARNING TARGET DAY 8

Homework: Parallel Journeys chapter 22

April 19/20

Journal #5: What are the Consequences of Inaction 

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. 

LEARNING TARGET DAY 7

Homework: Parallel Journeys chapters 19-21

April 18

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 we talked about the Home-front; you filled out your Note Packets: pages 9-10 (SECTION 6 OF NOTE PACKET) We learned about how the average American contributed to the war efforts, the efforts of minority groups and the Japanese internment camps.  I will post a video about the internment camps below.

LEARNING TARGET DAY 6

Homework: Parallel Journeys chapters 17-18

April 17

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

           

In Class:  Today we went over America Moves to War + Pearl Harbor; you filled out your note Packet: pages 7-9 (SECTION 5 OF NOTE PACKET).  Your PJ readings ch. 10-14 were due and checked off and you worked on 'FDRs 1st fireside chat' page 16 in your packets.  The following link is the audio clip of FDR responding to Pearl Harbor (http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5166-) 

LEARNING TARGET DAY 5

Homework: Parallel Journeys chapters 15-16