Thursday, February 25, 2016

February 25th, 2016

Students,

Today we took our STAAR benchmark test! I have no doubt in my mind that you all nailed it. For those of you whose brains are mush like and have to come to my class still, we are watching a video summarizing our current unit. See below for a link.




Tuesday, February 23, 2016

February 23rd, 2016

Students,

Today we began to engage with the Roaring Twenties. A time of widespread economic prosperity that disguised a larger economic problem. Please see attached power point for your notes if you were absent.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7STEwSm9TQ1BMQ3M/view?usp=sharing

REMINDER:

It is possible that your test will be on Friday although it may be pushed back to monday or tuesday next week depending on classroom discussions. Just in Case here is the review.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7NW41S3JkMUNNa0k/view?usp=sharing

Monday, February 22, 2016

February 22nd, 2016

Students,

Today we presented out our posters that we analyzed on Friday completing our G.O's and showing us the extent of effort that went into convincing the citizens of the United States that maybe this whole "War to end all wars" was a good idea!

It is possible that your test will be on Friday although it may be pushed back to monday or tuesday next week depending on classroom discussions. Just in Case here is the review.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7NW41S3JkMUNNa0k/view?usp=sharing

February 20th, 2016

Students,

Today we analyzed propaganda posters from WWI. We discussed their objectives and the generic tools utilized to effectively carry out their goals. If you were absent buckle up and get ready to make notes on presentations from your peers on Monday.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

February 16th, 17th, & 18th, 2016

Students,

Today we started down the arduous path of World War I. We will only take time to review the highlights of this conflict and to put an emphasis on America's involvement in the affair. Please see below for a copy of the PPT.

PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
 just a reminder you will need to download the PPT to view it in its entirety.


REMINDERS:

The end of the 4th six weeks is Friday. Get all of your work turned in!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

February 11th, 2016

Students,

Today we explored Upton Sinclairs The Jungle and the effects it had on society at the beginning of the 20th century. please see attached video if you were absent you will need to take CN on it and turn them in upon your return.


Wednesday, February 10, 2016

February 10th, 2016

Students,

Today we worked on our grasp of this vocabulary dense unit. See Worksheet below for practice!

WS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7UnlqNndpeWNLXzA/view?usp=sharing

February 9th, 2016

Students,

Today we examined the progressive presidents and associated them with the presidents that actually oversaw their implementation. see PPT below.

PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eWFKaDJmc0ttY2c/view?usp=sharing

Review for Friday Test: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7WHBYM3RNMXJqT2s/view?usp=sharing

Monday, February 8, 2016

February 4th and 8th, 2016

Students,

Today we introduced the progressive era and all the exciting fixes to problems caused by the Gilded age and un-regulated capitalism.

PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7ODlmTFJVLUoxTEk/view?usp=sharing

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

February 2nd & 3rd, 2016

Students,

February Second was a test.

February third, is a continuation of that test in Long Essay form, please come see me for a copy of the essay prompt when you return so that you do not fall too far behind.

Monday, February 1, 2016

February 1st, 2016

Students,

Today we examined the implementation of Taft's dollar diplomacy through the lens of the United Fruit Company and its exploits in and of Latin America. Linked below is a reading and quick assessment, that led us into a class discussion (for and against sheet) please have the questions and your own arguments for and against Dollar diplomacy completed upon your return if you are absent.

just a reminder Drive has had trouble loading documents, so you may have to download the file to see all FOUR pages.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dGhycFZjUlotOUU/view?usp=sharing


REMINDERS:

Test Tomorrow February 2nd:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7RThKSWQ3V2F2b0E/view?usp=sharing