Thursday, September 29

Unit 1 Exam

Tuesday, September 27

Table of Contents Assignment #4: Holocaust Notes/Describing History

Holocaust Notes

UNIT 1 EXAM NEXT CLASS!!!

Exam Essay-  I handed out the exam you will be taking next class.  These are the 4 exam questions that you will see.  I have bulleted the information that needs to be addressed when answering the question.  See attached handout for questions/explanation of what I am looking for.

Essay and Objectives

Monday, September 26

Today we showed an interactive map of troop movements in WWII Europe.  We also showed a D-Day slide show. 
Bring your book to class tomorrow!

Thursday, September 22

1. Mobilization Notes: Read and take Cornell Notes on the following sections:
I. p. 594 "Mobilizing the Armed Forces" and stoping at "Diversity in the Armed Forces" on p. 595.
II. p. 595 "Preparing the Economy for War" stoping at "The Wartime Work Force" on p. 596
III. p. 599 "Enlisting Public Support" 

2. Retaking Europe Notes

Tuesday, September 20

Table of Contents Assignment #3: Rise of Dictators/War Mobilization

1. Rise of Dictators Notes

2. Map of Europe: Copy the map from page 601 onto the attached Map of Europe.  Label the Allies/Axis countries as well as the purple troop movements and major battles listed.

Monday, September 19

Atomic Bomb Socratic Seminar

Today we conducted a Socratic Seminar.  If you missed class you need to do the following:
Write a 1 page response to the questions (listed below) that were handed out on Friday regarding the United State's decision to drop the Atomic Bomb on Japan during WWII. 

1. Was it justifiable to drop the Atomic Bomb?
2. Should morality play into warfare decision making?
3. Were there alternatives that could have been used to achieve the result of surrender?
4. Could dropping the bomb have been avoided?
5. Did dropping the bomb make the world safer?

Thursday, September 15

Table of Contents Assignment #2: Atomic Bomb/Ethnic Minorities Graphic Org.

1.Atomic Bomb Notes: 

2. Military footage of Bomb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXyUPYPwWbg

3. http://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/ this page shows what the damage would look like from various bombs. 

4. *18.5 Graphic Organizer: Complete at Graphic Organizer for the following groups mentioned in Chapter 18 Section 5.
A. African Americans
B. Mexican Americans
C. Japanese Americans
D. Working Women.

Graphic Organizer Example

Socratic Seminar on Monday:  You need to be prepared to speak about the two questions below and address these in the seminar.

1. Was it justifiable to drop the Atomic Bomb?

2. Should morality play into warfare decision making?

3. Were there alternatives that could have been used to achieve the result of surrender?

4. Could dropping the bomb have been avoided?

5. Did dropping the bomb make the world safer?

Tuesday, September 13

1. Pearl Harbor Notes: Take notes from Pear Harbor Powerpoint

2. Read the Pearl Harbor article and mark the text.  See the link below for help with marking the text. 

Marking the Text Help

Pearl Harbor Article

3. US Response Notes:
*Read and take Cornell Notes on the following sub sections of Chapter 18 Section 4
The Japanese Advance, 1941-1942 pp. 614-616
Allied Victories Turn The Tide p. 617
Struggle For The Islands p. 618
Iwo Jima and Okinawa p. 619

*Focus on Italicised words, names, dates, and places.  You don't need to write down every little detail, only the main points of emphasis.

Tuesday, September 13

1. Pearl Harbor Notes: Take notes from Pear Harbor Powerpoint

2. Read the Pearl Harbor article and mark the text.  See the link below for help with marking the text. 

When you finish marking the text, turn the handout over and number it 1-9.  For each paragraph (9 total)  I want you to summarize the paragraph in 5 words.  Look at the main points and be precise.

Marking the Text Help

Pearl Harbor Article

3. US Response Notes:
*Read and take Cornell Notes on the following sub sections of Chapter 18 Section 4
The Japanese Advance, 1941-1942 pp. 614-616
Allied Victories Turn The Tide p. 617
Struggle For The Islands p. 618
Iwo Jima and Okinawa p. 619

*Focus on Italicised words, names, dates, and places.  You don't need to write down every little detail, only the main points of emphasis.

Monday, September 12

1. We handed out Table of Contents.
2. We then worked on the Pacific Map (Copy the map on p. 616 in your book)  Due Wed!

Thursday September 8

WWII Pre-Test- See me for the test (it is not graded, just a check for understanding)

Totalitarian Worksheet

Reminder: Syllabus due Monday and have your notebook for class by Monday!

Wednesday, September 7

Welcome back! 8 Period Day

Today we handed out the syllabus.  Remember to return it signed Monday!
We also got our textbooks from the library.  If you need to get one, you must have it by Monday.

Wednesday, September 7

Welcome back! 8 Period Day

Today we handed out the syllabus.  Remember to return it signed Monday!
Bring your ID tomorrow as we are getting textbooks!!!