1/31/19

Today we debriefed the WWII timeline and looked at how the U.S. reacted to the events leading up to WWII. We also looked at how the U.S. entered the ward and Executive Order 9066. Students should have turned in their timelines.

WWII Timeline Notes

Upcoming Dates:
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form
Friday 2/8: Japanese Internment Found Poem (we will discuss this more in depth tomorrow)

1/30/19

Today students completed their WWII timeline.

Upcoming Dates:
Thur 1/31: WWII Timeline
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form

1/29/19

Today we introduced WWII and started our WWII timelines. This will be due Thursday after we add stuff to it in class. Students will need to be finished with the initial portion by the end of class on Wednesday.

WWII Intro

WWII Timeline assignment

Upcoming Dates:
Thur 1/31: WWII Timeline
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form

1/23-1/25

Finals

1/22/19

Today we played a Jeopardy review game for finals. You can find the review game below. Since it has macros built in you will need to download the file and enable content. Remember that this does not cover everything. Your study guide is still your best resource.

Finals Jeopardy review

1/17-18/19

Thursday and Friday we reviewed for finals using a study guide Bracket game and by writing jeopardy questions.

1/16/19

Today we took our open note Great Depression Quiz and turned in our homework packets. Please arrange to take it with Mrs. Santos if absent.

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/15/19

Today we discussed the lasting effects of the Great Depression.

Impact of Great Depression notes


Upcoming Dates:

1/16: Great Depression Homework Packet due. Open note quiz in class.
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/14/19

Today we discussed Escapism and then used our last 30 minutes to engage in escapism ourselves. Students had time to choose from a list of activities to do to take their minds off whatever is stressing them out in life right now and then reflect on the experience.

If absent, engage in 30 minutes of coloring/drawing, reading a book of choice, doing a puzzle, or watching a humorous movie (Disney is recommended). Before starting, write down a quick list of what is causing you stress/worry. After the 30 minutes, reflect on how you feel about your stresses after escaping.

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/11/19

Today we discussed minorities during the Great Depression and watched a documentary on the Scottsboro trials.

Scottsboro class intro

If absent, use the two links below to answer the viewing questions to the best of your ability. As long as you get a good understanding of what happened you will be fine.

https://www.sigtheatre.org/scottsboro/a-miscarriage-of-justice/ 

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/scottsboro-ruby-bates-and-victoria-price/

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/10/19

Today we debriefed FDR's alphabet soup agencies and discussed the effects of the New Deal.

New Deal Notes

Upcoming Dates:
1/11: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6 and/or Alphabet soup chart
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

1/9/19

Today students worked on finding information about the New Deal agencies created by FDR, otherwise known as the Alphabet Soup Agencies. Chart and instructions are below. Assignment is due Friday.

Alphabet Soup Agencies instructions

Alphabet Soup Chart

Upcoming Dates:
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6 (may also be turned in Friday IF alphabet soup chart is turned in Thursday)
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

1/8/2019

Today we discussed Hoover's actions during The Great Depression and the first few days of FDR's presidency. If absent, make sure you get your Hoover/FDR analysis homework stamped.

Hoover/FDR class notes

Upcoming Dates:
1/9: Essay revisions (will also accept on Thursday)
1/9: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 1-3
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6

1/7/19

Today students read FDR's inaugural address and compared his philosophy to Hoover's as seen in his "Rugged Individualism" speech. If absent, use the chart in the link below to fill out details of Hoover's and FDR's philosophies and then answer the questions that follow.

FDR v. Hoover

Upcoming Dates:
1/9: Essay revisions
1/9: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 1-3
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6

1/4/19

Today students did a photo analysis of the Great Depression. Instructions are located at the topic of each pictures. Answer the questions for each picture on a separate sheet of paper if absent.

Great Depression Photo Analysis

Due Monday:
Critically read the Herbert Hoover speech "Rugged Individualism" found in the link below. JUST the Hoover speech is due Monday. The rest will be done in class on Monday.

FDR v. Hoover

1/3/19

Today we finished our discussion of the Causes of the Great Depression. We also introduced The Dust Bowl in preparation for our photo analysis tomorrow.

Causes of the Great Depression class notes

***Below are instructions if you would like to do a revisions to earn back points on your Fall Paper. These will be due no later than January 9. You will NOT be rewriting the whole essay so please read directions carefully and ask Mrs. Santos if you have any questions.

Essay Revision Instructions

Don't forget that the instructions for the 1st semester extra credit project are in the sidebar. If looking on your phone you will need to click View Full Site at the bottom to see the sidebar.

1/2/19

Today we looked at the causes of the Great Depression. Students looked at one cause and shared their information in groups. We then looked into more detail as a class.

Great Depression Class notes Note that we only got through Credit Buying and the America Dream today. Slides after that are subject to change.

Great Depression Causes reading (not required, but helpful if you want to see all the group information together)

***Below are instructions if you would like to do a revisions to earn back points on your Fall Paper. These will be due no later than January 9. You will NOT be rewriting the whole essay so please read directions carefully and ask Mrs. Santos if you have any questions.

Essay Revision Instructions

Don't forget that the instructions for the 1st semester extra credit project are in the sidebar. If looking on your phone you will need to click View Full Site at the bottom to see the sidebar.