tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573083679204535202024-03-13T05:20:18.203-07:00Mrs. McKell's World Civilization ClassUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-84947925136311554512013-05-23T10:53:00.002-07:002013-05-23T10:53:38.285-07:00May 23rd<div>
Things we turned in today:</div>
-Journal Entry Logs (even though we didn't fill out the 6th box). <div>
-Textbooks (Get your textbook to the library to be scanned ASAP if you forget your book today.) </div>
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-World Conflicts Class Notes Packet </div>
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We took our Final Test in class today. </div>
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<b>Homework:</b></div>
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<b>-If you have any work from Term 4, it must be turned in by May 24th</b></div>
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<b>-Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!</b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-17214706737523512902013-05-21T11:34:00.000-07:002013-05-21T11:34:13.804-07:00May 21stJournal Entry: Describe the 5 parts of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of WW1 (see WW1 notes for help).<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/weather/2013/05/21/early-pkg-sambolin-okla-tornado-destruction.cnn.html" target="_blank">Click here and summarize</a><br />
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Major Announcements:<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">-Final Test is Thursday, May 23rd</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Textbooks must be turned in on May 23rd!<br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">-</span><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Last day to turn in any work for Term 4 is May 24th</b><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /></span><br />
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We reviewed for the final test. Please come to class prepared for your test next time!<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-Bring your Textbooks to class next time to turn in! </b><br />
<b>-Assemble your class notes packet</b><br />
<b>-Finish your study guide and study for the test!</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-76169034737875933072013-05-17T14:08:00.000-07:002013-05-17T14:08:18.709-07:00May 17thQuiz Today! Don't write anything in your Journal Entry Log.<br />
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We turned in our World Conflicts Projects and Assignment 1 that went with the World Conflicts Project.<br />
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If you missed class, you will need to print off the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJTDl3MjY5Vlh1dG8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">World Conflicts Class Notes Sheet</a> and the<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJaWJhSUUwRjBvVDA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Final Study Guide</a>.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-Complete the Final Study Guide (including the flash cards) by Tuesday!</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-73564654810535459212013-05-16T15:34:00.001-07:002013-05-16T21:00:40.444-07:00May 15thDo not write anything in your Journal Entry Log for today!<br />
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We finished Life is Beautiful. Again if you missed this video, you will need to come in to see me and make it up.<br />
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We took notes on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJOFZyV2ExU2t2dVU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Pacific War and End of WW2 Notes</a> using the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJcWdlMmF2SUo4VVk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Pacific War/End of WW2 PPT</a>. <br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-World Conflicts Project due next class!! All Powerpoints must be e-mailed to me by the night before the project is due (therefore, you must e-mail all powerpoints in by May 16th). </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-70438890175000618962013-05-13T16:28:00.000-07:002013-05-13T16:28:26.486-07:00May 13thJournal Entry: What is appeasement? What 2 countries appeased Hitler? How did WW2 start?<br />
Current Event: Put an "X" through the box.<br />
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<b>Class Announcements:</b><br />
-If you have a C or below, you can come talk to me about your grade <b>by this Friday, May 17th</b> to receive 5 points extra credit<br />
-Final Test and Textbook Turn in is May 23rd<br />
-<b>Last day to turn in any work for Term 4 is May 24th</b><br />
-Seniors: You must turn in your WC textbooks by May 20th! (this is for graduation purposes)<br />
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-<b>Extra Credit Opportunity</b>: Listen to a Holocaust Survivor share his experiences! Emanuel Mandel will be speaking on Friday May 17th at 7 pm at the UVU New Science Auditorium. (If your 4th period teacher allows you to go to the assembly on Friday during 4th period that will also count.) To get the extra credit you must: Write a 1-page write up that includes a summary of what the speaker said and your reaction to his speech (what you thought was most interesting, what you wished he had talked about that he didn't, if you liked or didn't like it, etc.)<br />
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Today in class we finished our Rise of Hitler and Start of WW2 Notes and then completed our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJZXZFQWZXcUpuTE0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Holocaust Notes</a> while using the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJTWRycTBRQTFBcE0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Holocaust PPT</a>. We then watched 40 minutes of <i>Life is Beautiful</i>. If you missed the movie, you can watch it on Netflix or you can come in after school this week to view the movie.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-Work on your World Conflicts Project (due Friday the 17th!)</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-57964991669355620272013-05-09T13:43:00.000-07:002013-05-09T13:43:46.596-07:00May 9thJournal Entry: What do you already know about WW2? What do you most want to learn about?<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/international/2013/05/04/china-hollywood-movies.cnn.html" target="_blank">Click and Summarize</a><br />
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We started learning about WW2 by taking our notes on <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJVHU0TWxqNEhEUU0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Rise of Hitler and the Start of WW2 Notes</a> and used the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJZTh0ZEY5LU1QbWs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">WW2 PPT</a>. You will also need the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJQ0phRm5fa0JOZk0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Appeasement Article</a> to complete the notes.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-Work on your World Conflicts Project!!! (due next Friday, May 17th)</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-10396662591805033482013-05-07T15:13:00.000-07:002013-05-07T15:13:06.242-07:00May 7thNo Journal Entry or Current Event today!<br />
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We learned all about WWI today! We took notes on our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJRGRTekk0SlNZZDA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">World War 1 Notes </a>using our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJNEhteEYtUGt1dHM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">WW1 PPT</a>.<br />
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We handed out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJUVY2VWxraU9xTE0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">World Conflicts Unit Plan</a> and our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJU3hVaUdOWGFaOG8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">World Conflicts Project</a>. This project will be the only homework you have this unit (besides studying for the semester final).<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJZXN6RUxlcXN4em8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">World Conflicts Project Assignment 1</a></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-41211723296698919142013-05-03T10:55:00.001-07:002013-05-03T10:55:28.818-07:00May 3rdJournal Entry: Name 3 Similarities and/or differences between the French and Russian Revolutions.<br />
Current Event: Put an "X" through the box and write "Test Day"<br />
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We turned in our Revolutions Class Notes Packet and took our Revolutions Test.<br />
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If you were absent or had to leave class in the middle of the test, here is a reminder of the test policy:<br />
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<u style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">**Test make-up policy</u><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">: If you missed class today then you will need to come speak with me immediately about making up your test. You have one week to make up the test (the last day to make up this test is <b>May 10th</b></span><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">). When you come to make up the test you will need to have a print out showing that you had an excused absence on test day in order to be able to take your test for full points. If you did not have an excused absence on test day then the highest you can receive on the test is an 80%.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Homework:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>-Enjoy your weekend!</b></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-18958533645352896602013-05-01T17:25:00.000-07:002013-05-01T17:25:19.873-07:00May 1stJournal Entry: How did Lenin rise to power?<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2013/04/29/black-russia-boston-mother.cnn.html" target="_blank">click here and summarize the video</a>.<br />
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In class we finished our Stalin and Totalitarianism notes (the textbook reading and the Journal Entry on the back). <br />
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We then filled in our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJVjUyVlNwY1FlaUk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Comparing Revolutions Notes</a> and discussed our in class essay for the Revolutions test. Come prepared for the essay!<br />
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<b>Homework: </b><br />
<b>-<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJQ3FXcG1xeUQyZTA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Study Guide and assemble Class Notes Packet</a></b><br />
<b>-Study your for your Revolutions Test (next time Friday, May 3rd)</b><br />
<b>-Friday, May 3rd is the last day to turn in late work for the Europe Unit</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-5070531305118732672013-04-29T13:52:00.002-07:002013-04-29T13:52:54.551-07:00April 29thQuiz Today! Don't write anything in your Journal Entry Log.<br />
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We turned in our French Revolution Storybook Projects.<br />
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We finished our notes from last class on the Bolshevik Revolution (see Revolutions tab above for the notes) and then took notes on our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJWDZSZjRlUlNIeUk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Stalin and Totalitarianism Notes</a>. Use the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJbVJ2cGltUXZSOEk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Full Russian Revolution PPT</a> for these notes.<br />
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<b><u>Homework: </u></b><br />
<b>-Start preparing for our Revolutions test on Friday!</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-16722026269856992182013-04-27T11:27:00.001-07:002013-04-29T13:55:34.863-07:00April 25thQuiz Today! (Don't write anything in your Journal Entry Logs)<br />
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We discussed the causes of the Russian Revolution. Click here for the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJZmVoTlFETEJxMlE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Causes of the Russian Revolution Notes</a>. The note sheet has a list of events leading up to the revolution. Your job was to explain (using your homework notes and textbook) how each of these events led the people to want to revolt. Then answer the two questions at the end.<br />
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We will discuss the second page of the notes (Bolshevik Revolution) next class. <br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-French Revolution Storybooks due next class!</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-66277937549249852622013-04-23T13:45:00.000-07:002013-04-29T13:53:59.140-07:00April 23rdJournal Entry: Were the people in the French Revolution able to achieve their original goals? Why or why not.<br />
Current Event (no video, just answer this question): Do you like the current events? Why or why not? What has been your favorite current event?<br />
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We read and answered questions on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJME9kbWVFS2VkeHM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Napoleon Bonaparte Rise and Fall Reading</a>. <br />
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We worked on our French Revolution Storybooks until the end of class.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJVXM4U0xEMUxkU0U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Chapter 30, Section 1 Note Guide</a></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-6951667655375112402013-04-19T13:49:00.000-07:002013-04-19T13:49:39.849-07:00April 19thJournal Entry: What do you think was the purpose of the French Revolution (what did the people want)?<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/04/19/nr-boston-events-leading-up-to-manhunt.cnn.html" target="_blank">Click here and summarize</a><br />
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We quickly reviewed the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, the changing governments through the Fr. Revolution and specifically the Reign of Terror. We took notes on our own binder paper on these topics. You can click here for <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJNlpNZFpWd1VTV1U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">The Second Phase of the Revolution PPT</a> and then see me to know specifically what to take notes on.<br />
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We worked on our storybooks.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-Work on your storybook (you will not be doing the Napoleon reading that was stated on your Unit Plan. We will do that in class next time.)</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-48280678317413708882013-04-17T15:09:00.000-07:002013-04-17T15:09:42.689-07:00April 17thJournal Entry: What would have to happen to make you rise up and revolt against authority (teacher, government, etc.)?<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/crime/2013/04/17/boston-marathon-suspect-king.cnn.html" target="_blank">Click here and summarize the video. </a><br />
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We got the new <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJMGNXSjRuSFZPU2c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Revolutions Unit Plan</a> and <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJc2dtOTVlWThnbzQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">French Revolution Storybook Project</a> (if you were absent, read through the instructions and then come see me for the actual storybook).<br />
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We reviewed Chapter 23, Section 1 using the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJTXBpS3JYZi1NQjg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">French Revolution Picture PPT (Part 1)</a> and taking notes on <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJbnlXRFprTjZVS2s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">The French Revolution Begins! Notes</a>.<br />
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We started working on our storybooks.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJOEZNNURIa0t0ZzQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Chapter 23, Section 2 and the note guide</a></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-21562382423578042952013-04-15T14:28:00.000-07:002013-04-15T14:28:53.669-07:00April 15thJournal Entry: Describe Henry VIII's three children and their role in England's history.<br />
Current Event: Put an X through the box and write in "Test Day"<br />
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We turned in our Europe Class Notes Packets and took our Europe Test.<br />
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<u style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">**Test make-up policy</u><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">: If you missed class today then you will need to come speak with me immediately about making up your test. You have one week to make up the test (the last day to make up this test is <b>April 22nd</b></span><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">). When you come to make up the test you will need to have a print out showing that you had an excused absence on test day in order to be able to take your test for full points. If you did not have an excused absence on test day then the highest you can receive on the test is an 80%.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Homework:</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">-<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJSFU1T0pTc1Z5eW8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Complete the note guide for Chapter 23: Section 1 </a>(click on the link for the notes)</span></b></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-60715708444802332412013-04-11T18:19:00.000-07:002013-04-11T18:19:59.725-07:00April 11thJournal Entry: If you lived during the Reformation and were a Catholic, how would you have responded to Martin Luther's reforms?<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2012/12/03/sot-nr-quest-william-kate-pregnant-12p.cnn.html" target="_blank">Click here and summarize the video</a><br />
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We handed out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJQkJMVVJZLTQ1bVU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Europe Class Notes Sheet </a><br />
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We did the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJNFNwQ0pzc2pfSU0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">English Reformation Notes</a> and the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJVUtzR3kxR3lMT0U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Counter Reformation Notes</a>. Use the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJc2JIQ29OSVNreE0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">English Reformation and Counter Reformation PPT</a> to help you fill in these notes as well as <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJSUt2d1VUc3hNa1k/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Counter Reformation Documents</a>.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-Complete study guide and assemble Class Notes Packet using the </b><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJQkJMVVJZLTQ1bVU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Europe Class Notes Sheet</a>.</b><br />
<b>-Study for the test (it's next time!)</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-60300664069372711732013-04-09T15:23:00.000-07:002013-04-09T15:23:26.208-07:00April 9thQuiz Today! (Do not write anything in your journal entry log).<br />
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We took notes on <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJemt5VFNWcWNHWlU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Luther Challenges the Catholic Church Notes</a>. We used the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJY2MzTVNfNWdVYk0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Luther and the Reformation PPT</a> and we used <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJaG9DRktpVHd0UGM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Luther Documents A and B</a> to fill in the notes.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>--No homework tonight but you can begin reviewing for your test next Monday!</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-74154488837610796432013-03-29T14:25:00.001-07:002013-03-29T14:25:21.027-07:00March 29thWe started a new Journal Entry Log today!<br />
Journal Entry: In your opinion, is it better to be well rounded or to excel in one area?<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2013/03/29/idesk-vo-building-collapse-in-tanzania.cnn.html" target="_blank">Click here and summarize the video</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">We finished our Renaissance Notes in Class today. Click here for the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJWlcxZ2V1RU9CYUE/edit?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Renaissance Notes</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span">. First we discussed what a Renaissance man is (someone who is well rounded and is successful in a variety of areas). Then we filled in our notes. You will need the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJSzNaMi1ZMTJDU0U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Michelangelo Reading</a> and the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJSWhzWEl1bVM5a1k/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Leonardo da Vinci Reading</a> but other than that you can fill in the notes all on your own. </span><br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJTEt6UWZnRm5LcUU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Chapter 17, Section 3. Click here for your note guide. </a></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-19993431256523427802013-03-27T16:02:00.001-07:002013-03-27T16:02:51.140-07:00March 27thQuiz Today!<br />
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We checked off the Chapter 17 Section 1 HW.<br />
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We discussed the Renaissance today in class by taking notes on the first page of our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJWlcxZ2V1RU9CYUE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Renaissance Notes </a>using the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJMWpMZWlFN0lEXzQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Renaissance PPT</a>.<br />
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There is no homework this evening but if you did not do the Chapter 17 Section 1 notes then please complete those and turn them in next class.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-62200521319689664172013-03-25T16:57:00.001-07:002013-03-25T16:57:50.336-07:00Quiz Today! (We turned in our 2nd Journal Entry Logs. You will be getting new JE Logs next time we have a JE/CE)<br />
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We learned about <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJSkZDR29fbFVaZXc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">The Crusades and The Black Plague</a> with the<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJT190X1I5bWdYckU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Crusades and Black Plague PPT</a>. <br />
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I checked off your Crusades homework (Chapter 14 reading in textbook) and gave you the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJTG5KM1NMU1JxWXM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Chapter 17, Section 1 reading notes</a> for tonight.<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>Read Chapter 17, Section 1 (entire section) and take notes using the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJTG5KM1NMU1JxWXM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Chapter 17 Section 1 Note Guide</a>. </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-68451528225600267382013-03-21T10:10:00.000-07:002013-03-21T16:50:52.515-07:00March 21stJournal Entry: Write down everything you already know about the Middle Ages, Crusades, Black Plague, Renaissance and Protestan Reformation.<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2013/03/14/ac-who-is-pope-francis.cnn.html" target="_blank">Click here and summarize the video. </a><br />
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We turned in our Americas Essay (if you were absent, get these in ASAP because they are on Term 3 grades).<br />
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Click here for the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJQ0pGNnFHampfN2s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Europe Unit Plan. </a><br />
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We completed our <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJNjcyNy1rZkdVdE0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Notes on Feudalism and the Dark Ages</a>. The first two pages of notes were part of our in class activity. To fill out the page of notes titled Notes on the Dark Ages you will need to come in and see me for the video. The last page of notes you can fill out by using the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJMEZiOXBaR0xOX2s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Dark Ages Documents</a>. <br />
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<b>Homework: </b><br />
<b>-Read Chapter 14, Section 1 starting at the "The Crusades" and reading to the end of the section. Fill in the<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJQ0pGNnFHampfN2s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Chapter 14 Section 1 Note Guide</a>. </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-10769468314950978822013-03-19T09:54:00.000-07:002013-03-19T09:54:52.719-07:00March 19thDon't write anything in your Journal Entry or Current Event. <div>
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For 6th and 8th periods: we started class by reading about <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJd1dlZlBuU2tseHc/edit?usp=sharing">The History of Chocolate</a> and filling in your Columbian Exchange Notes (received last class and found in the Americas tab at the top of the blog). </div>
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We then reviewed for the Americas test. We turned in our Americas Class Notes Packet and took our Americas Test. </div>
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We peer-edited our essays on the explorers. If you did not have your essay ready in class or were not in class, you will need to have someone you trust (parent/friend/teacher/sibling) read your essay and score you on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJTFk2czVEdHR2cE0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Explorers 5 Paragraph Essay Rubric</a> (you need at least one peer edit). Your job tonight is to take the suggestions made from the peer edit and improve your essay even more. <b>Due next class: your first typed essay (technically your second draft) that was peer edited, the rubric used that was peer-edited and your final typed copy of your essay.</b></div>
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<b>Homework:</b></div>
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<b>-Using the suggestions given in your peer-edit, make improvements on your essay. You will need to turn in a typed copy next class. </b> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-43998348212599817312013-03-17T18:43:00.002-07:002013-03-17T18:43:11.361-07:00March 15th--Beware the ides of March!! (think Julius Caesar :))<br />
Journal Entry: Describe 2 ways the world would be different if the conquistadors had not conquered the Americas.<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2013/03/14/ac-package-cooper-conclave-wrap.cnn.html">Click here and summarize the video. </a><br />
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We discussed how to write a 5 paragraph essay now that you have all written your essay outlines. Click here for the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJMDV6UUpidF9SV28/edit?usp=sharing">Explanation of how to write your Essay and Columbian Exchange Notes</a>. Fourth period was the only period we got to discuss the Columbian Exchange and we read <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJd1dlZlBuU2tseHc/edit?usp=sharing">The History of Chocolate</a>. We will start class with this reading on Tuesday for 6th and 8th periods.<br />
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We started writing our essays in class. Your job is to go home now, have your rough draft peer edited and type a final draft to be turned in on Tuesday.<br />
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We handed out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJcUpfS2VVdDV0X3M/edit?usp=sharing">Americas Class Notes Sheet and Study Guide</a>.<br />
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<b>Announcements:</b><br />
<b>-Americas Test on March 19th! (Next class)</b><br />
<b>-All Gr/Ro late work, test corrections and Facebook projects are due by March 19th</b><br />
<b>-End of term is March 22nd--Get your work in!</b><br />
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<b>-Finish and TYPE your essays</b><br />
<b>-Study Guide and Class Notes Packet due next class. </b><br />
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We finished the Aztecs movie. If you missed it, you will need to make up the 10 minutes of the movie at lunch or after school before test day (March 19th).<br />
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I checked off your Chapter 20, Section 1 Notes. <br />
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We analyzed "What motivated the Spanish explorers to conquer the Americas" in class today using documents from the explorers themselves. We filled in the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJcXRHV0FUa2VFTjQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">"What motivated the Spanish explorers?" Notes</a> using the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJT0xaeUg0c0RWZlk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Explorers Document Packet</a>. Tonight your job is to fill in the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJYTBJRXl6MGtvTm8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Explorers Essay Outline</a> using your notes and the documents. <br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-Complete the Explorers Essay Outline</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457308367920453520.post-52255208481677789552013-03-11T15:36:00.000-07:002013-03-11T15:36:43.968-07:00March 11thJournal Entry: Name 2 things that the Incan government did to create unity?<br />
Current Event: <a href="http://video.foxnews.com/v/2218980423001/" target="_blank">Click here for the current event and summarize. </a><br />
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We finished our notes on the Mayans (see me to watch the rest of the Mayan video at lunch or after school). This <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJQ19SX3ZFbDlSQm8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">PPT on the End of the Mayans and start of Incas</a> can help guide you through today's lesson.<br />
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We got the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9mosP_gsgkJTko2SjhLc0luY2s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Incas and Aztecs Notes</a> today. We first discussed your homework on the Incas and filled out the top part (you can fill this out without any PPT). We then watched a video on the Aztecs. To make this up, you will need to see me at lunch or after school by Friday, March 15th (the movie is 30 minutes long).<br />
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<b>Announcements:</b><br />
<b>-The last day to make up your Gr/Ro Test is Wednesday, March 13th!</b><br />
<b>-Term ends March 22nd! Please turn in Gr/Ro late work asap. </b><br />
<b>-I am offering extra credit to students with a grade lower than a B- to come see me before March 15th to discuss how to improve your grade. (I am available at lunch and after school everyday, except for Thursday at lunch)</b><br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
<b>-Chapter 20, section 1 and fill in the note guide (for the note guide, see the Americas tab at the top of this blog)</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0