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Final Exams

Today in History: USSR expelled from the League of Nations - (1939)
 
Quote: "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member." - Groucho Marx 
 
Objective: Pass the Final Exam
 
1) Finals: Per 1 & 4 Tuesday
                Per 3 & 5 Wednesday
                Per 2 & 6 Thursday

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Final Exams

Today in History: First successful fusion reaction achieved. - (2022)
 
Quote: "My fake plants died because I didn't pretend to water them." - Mitch Hedberg 
 
Objective: Pass the Final Exam
 
1) Finals: Per 1 & 4 Tuesday
                Per 3 & 5 Wednesday
                Per 2 & 6 Thursday

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Imperialism

Today in History: The transistor is invented. - (1947)
 
Quote: "Syllables govern the world." - George Bernard Shaw 
 
Objective: Prepare for Final
 
1) Review and prepare presentations for final exam.

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Imperialism

Today in History Lech Walesa elected president of Poland. - (1990)
 
Quote: "I decided to get to know my opponents and their arguments." - Lech Walesa (Union Leader/President of Poland) 
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Review current work for final.
2) Complete presentations.
3) Finals:
     a) Period 4 - Tuesday December 13th
     b) Period 5 - Wednesday December 14th
     c) Period 2 & 6 - Thursday December 15th 
    

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Imperialism

Today in History: U.S. declares war on Japan. - (1941)
 
Quote: "We have awakened a sleeping giant and filled him with a dread resolve." - Admiral Yamamoto (Japanese CinC)
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Continue work on projects.
2) Read Topic 4.7 and 4.8.
3) Last day for late work.

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Imperialism

Today in History: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. - (1941)
 
Quote: "Air Raid, Pearl Harbor.  This is no drill!" - Admiral Kimmel (Commander Naval Force, Hawaii)
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Continue work on project.
2) Read Topic 4.7 and 4.8
3) Late work due tomorrow.

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Imperialism

Today in History: Roosevelt sends peace message to Emperor Hirohito. - (1941)
 
Quote: "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on." - Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd U.S. President)
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Continue work on Project
2) Read Topic 4.6 and 4.7

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Imperialism

Today in History: Flight 19 disappears in the Bermuda Triangle. - (1945)
 
Quote: "There is no greater unknown than the sea and no greater mystery than a lost ship." - Clive Cussler (author)
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Continue work on finals project.
2) Read Topic 4.6
3) Make-up test on Schoology, period by period.  

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Imperialism

Today in History: Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of France. - (1804)
 
Quote: "I am the successor, not of Louis XVI, but of Charlemagne." -  Napoleon Bonaparte 
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Continue work on Projects.
2) Read Topic 4.5
3) Monday - Make up day for Test.  

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Imperialism

Today in History: The Civil Air Patrol is established. - (1941)
 
Quote: "Never underestimate the determination of a granite cloud." - Cosey's Commentary 
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism
 
1) Work on Projects in class.
2) Read Text - Topic 4.4 (India)

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Imperialism

Today in History: The Soviet Union invades Finland. - (1939)
 
Quote: "History shows that there are no invincible armies." - Joseph Stalin 
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Video - Battle of Rourke's Drift
          Discuss similarities and differences between the two groups of soldiers.
          What clues do you see to show why one group won and the other lost.
2) Work on Group presentations.
3) Read Topic 4.3 of text
4) Bring Textbook and Chrome Book every day. 

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Imperialism

Today in History: Richard E. Byrd flies over the South Pole. - (1929)
 
Quote: "There is nothing impossible to him who shall try." - Alexander the Great 
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Pass out Project Syllabus
2) Create Groups
3) Assign Regions
4) Finish reading Topic 8.1
5) Read Topic 8.2
6) Bring books and chrome books every day.

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Imperialism

Today in History: FDR attends Tehran Conference  - (1943)
 
Quote: "Diplomacy is the art of finding a win-win solution to international problems." - Anon
 
Objective: Explain the political, social and economic causes of imperialism.
 
1) Nationalism
2) Introduction to the New Imperialism (1800-1920)
3) Read Text: Topic 8.1 p. 292-298.
4) Key Terms p. 292
5) Imperialism Project

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Industrial Revolution and Social Change

Today in History: Jonestown Suicide. - (1978)
 
Quote: "To me death is not a fearful thing.  It's living that's cursed." - Jim Jones (cult leader)
 
Objective: Discuss the social impact of the industrial revolution.
 
1) Take Home Test - Chapter 2 (Topic 2.1-2.4 of text)
          a) open book and notes
          b) one try, but can pause test.
2) Take COVID test on weekend before return to school on 28 November.

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Industrial Revolution and Social Change

Today in History: The Suez Canal opens. - (1869)
 
Quote: "Better a Suez Canal than a Root Canal." - The Unknown Comic 
 
Objective: Discuss the social impact of the industrial revolution.
 
1) Kahoots
2) Review Key Terms
3) Read Text Topic 2.1-2.4
4) Take home test Chapter 2 - Test opens Sunday

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Industrial Revolution and Social Change

Today in History: Operation Paperclip brings German rocket scientists to the U.S.. - (1945)
 
Quote: "I have learned to use the work impossible with the greatest caution." - Werner von Braun (German rocket scientist)
 
Objective: Discuss the social impact of the industrial revolution.
 
1) Video: Crash Course: Railroads and TedEd: Unintended Effects
2) Review Key Terms
3) Take Home Test - Chapter 2

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Industrial Revolution and Social Change

Today in History: Craig Breedlove sets a new land speed record. - (1965)
 
Quote: "Great deeds are usually wrought at great risk." - Herodotus (Greek Philosopher)
 
Objective: Discuss the main features of the 2nd Industrial Revolution
 
1) Kahoots - Extra Credit (10/20/30)
2) Finish reading p. 208-212.
3) Read text p. 212-216 (Finish Topic 2.4)
4) Test on Friday ?????

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Second Industrial Revolution

Today in History: Herman Melville publishes Moby Dick. - (1851)
 
Quote: "Call me, Ishmael." - Herman Melville (author)
 
Objective:  Outline the growth of industrial cities and the emergence of new social classes.
 
1) Finish work on Factory Life handouts - Reading Like a Historian.
2) 2nd Industrial Revolution.
3) Read text p. 208-212 (Topic 2.4)

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Relax and Enjoy the Day

Veteran's Day Holiday - No Classes.

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Industrial Revolution and Social Change

Today in History: U. S. Marine Corps is created. - (1775) (Happy Birthday - Semper Fi)
 
Quote: "Pain is weakness leaving the body." - Lewis B. (Chesty) Puller, USMC
 
Objective: Outline the growth of industrial cities and the emergence of new social classes.  
 
1) Continue work on Factory Life Handouts
2) Finish Key Terms in Schoology
3) Read p. 199-205 (Topic 2.3)

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Industrial Revolution and Social Change

Today in History: East Germany opens the Berlin Wall. - (1989)
 
Quote: "Ich bin ein Berliner." - John F. Kennedy (35th U.S. President)
 
Objective: Outline the growth of industrial cities and the emergence of new social classes.
 
1) Finish reading p. 194-198 of text. (Topic 2.2)
2) Key Terms due Thursday.
3) Handout - Reading like a Historian
4) Work on Elements within the handout
5) Read p. 199-205. (Topic 2.3)

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Industrial Revolution and Social Change

Today in History: Adolf Hitler launches his Beer Hall Putsch. - (1923)
 
Quote: " Great liars are also great magicians." - Adolf Hitler (Nazi dictator of Germany)
 
Objective: Outline the growth of industrial cities and the emergence of new social classes.
 
1) Review reading p. 190-194 (Have books)
2) Economic Systems Packet
3) Continue work on Key Terms in Schoology - Due Thursday.
4) Read text p. 194-198

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Industrial Revolution

Today in History: The Tacoma Narrows bridge collapses. - (1940)
 
Quote: "Science is about knowing.  Engineering is about doing." - Henry Petroski - American Engineer 
 
Objective: Analyze why the industrial revolution began in Britain.
 
1) Box Displays
2) Finish reading p. 185-189 in Text (Topic 2.1)
3) In Schoology - Write definitions and example sentences for the key terms on p. 182 and 190 (Due Thursday)
4) Read text p. 190-194 (Topic 2.2)

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Industrial Revolution

Today in History: Iranian hostage crisis begins. - (1979)
 
Quote: "We will fight hostage taking like we fight terrorism." - Ali Abdullah Saleh (First President of Yemen)
 
Objective: Analyze why the Industrial Revolution began in Britain.
 
1) Shoeboxes due Monday.
2) Causes of the Industrial Revolution
3) Video
4) Finish reading p. 182-185.  Start reading p. 185-189.
5) Study key terms p. 182

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Napoleon and his Influence

Today in History: Soviet Union sends a dog into space. - (1957)
 
Quote: "A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read." - Mark Twain (author)
 
Objective: Explain the impact of Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars.
 
1) Kahoots
2) Congress of Vienna and the Concert of Europe.
3) Shoebox Project - Due Tomorrow.
4) Read p. 182-185 in class.

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Rise of Napoleon

Today in History: I.S.S. Freedom receives its first crew. - (2000)
 
Quote: "The wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions." - Zhuangzi (Chinese philosopher)
 
Objective: Explain the impact of Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars. 
 
1) Finish Essential Question in Schoology. (10 minutes)
2) Reading p. 164 - 171 Review
3) Key Terms p. 164
4) Shoebox Project due Friday (French Revolution)

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Absolutism, Revolution and Power

Today in History: U.S. tests its first hydrogen bomb (thermonuclear weapon) - (1952)
 
Quote: "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds." - Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer (physicist) 
 
Objective: Reflect on the power a Government has.
 
1) Answer the essential questions in Schoology
2) HW - Work on Shoebox display (French Revolution) - Due Friday (50 pts)
3) Finish reading p. 164-167 and 167- 171 of text.
4) Make-up tests.

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French Revolution

Today in History: Martin Luther posts his 95 theses. -(1517)
 
Quote: "On Halloween parents send kids out looking like me." - Rodney Dangerfield (Comedian)
 
Objective: Explain why the revolution entered a radical stage.
 
1) Test on Topic 1.6 & 1.7
2) Finish reading p. 164-167
3) Box Displays - Due Friday.
4) HW Read p. 167-171

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French Revolution

Today in History: German navy mutinies' - (1918)
 
Quote: "People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before and election." - Otto Von Bismarck (German Prime Minister)
 
Objective: Explain why the revolution entered a more radical phase.
 
1) Review reading p. 157-163.
2) Finish and collect handouts.
3) Test Monday Topic 1.6 and 1.7
4) Homework: Read Text p. 164-167 (Topic 1.8)

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French Revolution

Today in History: The Cuban Missile Crisis eases. - (1962)
 
Quote: "Men must know their limitations." - Clint Eastwood (actor) 
 
Objective: Identify the causes of the French Revolution.
 
1) Review reading p. 151-154.
2) Handout - Work on in class.
     a) Rubric
     b) Response
3) Collect Work
4) Homework: Reading p. 157-163

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French Revolution

Today in History: King George III issues the Proclamation of Rebellion. - (1775)
 
Quote: "A traitor is everyone who does not agree with me." - King George III of England
 
Objective: Describe the social divisions of France's old order.
 
1) Review and discuss p. 146-151
2) Finish Assessment p. 143 in schoology 
3) Read text p. 151-154
4) Handout - The Tennis Court Oath

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French Revolution

Today in History: The Battle off Samar (David vs. Goliath) - (1944)
 
Quote: "My God!  They're shooting at us in technicolor!" - Unknown American Sailor  (USS White Plains CVE-66)
 
Objective: Describe the social divisions of France's old order.
 
1) Kahoots - American Revolution
2) Finish Assessment Questions 1-5 p. 143
3) Review and discuss reading p. 146-151. (Topic 1.6)
4) Homework: Read text p. 152-154 (Topic 1.6)

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American Revolution

Today in History: Battle of Leyte Gulf (Largest naval battle in history) - (1944)
 
Quote: "Where is Task Force 34?  The world wonders." - Admiral C. W. Nimitz (CINCPACFLT)
 
Objective: Understand the causes of the American Revolution.
 
1) Finish presentations on ISMs.
2) Review Key Terms p. 143.
3) Answer the Assessment questions p. 143 of text.
4) Read p. 146 - 151 of text as Homework.

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American Revolution

Today in History: Battle of Trafalgar - (1805)
 
Quote: "England expects that every man will do his duty." - Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson
 
Objective: Understand the causes of the American Revolution
 
1) Presentation of ISMs
2) Finish reading p. 138-143 (Topic 1.5)

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American Revolution

Today in History: President Kennedy plans a blockade of Cuba. - (1962)
 
Quote: "The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow." - H. G. Welles (Author)
 
Objective: Understand the causes of the American Revolution.
 
1) Video - Causes of the American Revolution 
2) Work on ISMs (Due tonight)
3) Finish reading p. 138-143 of text
 

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American Revolution

Today in History: "Americans defeat British at Yorktown - (1781)
 
Quote: "Victory belongs to the most persevering." - Napoleon Bonaparte (Emperor of France)
 
Objective: Explain the causes of the American Revolution
 
1) Define and discuss Revolution
2) What are ISMs?
3) Exercise - Create your own ism.

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The Enlightenment

Today in History: U.S. takes possession of Alaska (1867) and Puerto Rico (1898)
 
Quote: "Territory is but the body of a nation.  The people who inhabit its hills and valleys are its soul, its spirit, its life." - James A. Garfield (20th U.S. President)
 
Objective: Explain the political philosophies of Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire and Rousseau.
 
1) Quick Quiz - Reading p. 128-135
2) Adam Smith and Economics
3) Homework: Read p. 138-143 (Topic 1.5) The American Revolution
4) Finish Key Terms work

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The Enlightenment

Today in History: Americans win at the Battle of Saratoga - (1777)
 
Quote: "Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light." - George Washington 
 
Objective: Explain the political philosophies of Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire and Rousseau.
 
1) Philosophes - Key political and economic ideas.
2) Review Key Terms on p. 128 (Topic 1.4)
3) Homework - Define Key Terms and identify important people of the Enlightenment. (Topic 1.4)

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English Civil War

Today in History: Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier. - (1947)
 
Quote: "If you want to grow old as a pilot, you've got to know when to push it, and when to back off." - Chuck Yeager 
 
Objective: Understand how the English Civil War led to Constitutional monarchy.
 
1) Continue work on Reading Check Questions and Assessment Questions. - Due Monday
2) Introduction to the Enlightenment
3) Read text p. 132-135

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Glorious Revolution and its Effects.

Today in History: Congress creates the Continental Navy. - (1775)
 
Quote: "Lost time is never found again." - Benjamin Franklin (philosophe)
 
Objective: Understand how the English Civil War led to Constitutional monarchy.
 
1) Answer the reading check questions on p. 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125 and the Assessment questions on p. 125. (Topic 1.3)
2) Write complete sentences.  for all 11 questions.
3) Homework: Read p. 128-132 of Text (Topic 1.4)

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PSAT - Special Schedule

Today in History: Columbus reaches the new world. - (1492)
 
Quote: "The world is round so that friendship may encircle it." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin 
 
1) PSAT

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English Civil War

Today in History: Apollo 7 is launched. - (1968)
 
Quote: "To err is human, to forgive, divine." - Alexander Pope (poet)
 
Objective: Same Objective as Monday
 
1) Continue Reading p. 121-125
2) English Glorious Revolution

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English Civil War

Today in History: Vice President Agnew resigns. - (1973)
 
Quote: "I apologize for lying to you.  I promise I won't deceive you except in matters of this sort." - Spiro T. Agnew (Vice President)
 
Objective: Understand how the English Civil War led to the English Bill of Rights.
 
1) KAHOOTS Review p. 118-121
2) Civil War, Commonwealth, Restoration and Glorious Revolution
3) Text - Read p. 121-125 tonight

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English Civil War

Today in History: Kennedy and Nixon debate - (1960)
 
Quote: "The ignorance of one voter in a democracy imperils the security of all." - John F. Kennedy (35th U.S. President)
 
Objective: Same
 
1) KAHOOTS review 
2) Review p. 118-121 - Read in Class

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English Civil War

Today in History: Egyptian president is assassinated. - (1981)
 
Quote: "The only way to look thin is to hang out with fat people." - Rodney Dangerfield (Comedian)
 
Objective: Same
 
1) Finish reading p. 100-108
2) Reading Quiz - Open Book
3) Define the difference between Constitutional and Absolute Monarchy
4) Read p. 118-121 (Topic 1.3)

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School Holiday

No Classes

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English Civil War

Today in History: Sputnik is launched - (1957)
 
Quote: "I love mankind; it's people I can't stand." - Charles M. Schultz (cartoonist)
 
Objective: Complete Historical Assessment
 
1) Absolutism in Europe
2) Read text p. 100-108 and p. 117
3) Key terms p. 100 and 109

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: Germany reunites after 45 years. - (1991)
 
Quote: "Believe that you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt (26th U.S. President)
 
Objective: Complete the Historical Assessment
 
1) Reading Like a Historian - Assessment skills review.
          A) Handout Documents
          B) Worksheet with Final Assessment paragraphs.

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History Assessment

Today in History: First nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, is commissioned. - (1954).
 
Quote: "Good ideas are not adopted automatically.  They must be driven into practice with courageous patience." - Admiral Hyman Rickover (Father of the nuclear navy)
 
Objective: Complete the Historical Assessment on the Roman Republic
 
1) Continue Reading Like a Historian - Assessment.
2) Collect work. (Final essay)
 

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: Allied forces break through the Hindenburg Line. - (1918)
 
Quote: "Ten soldiers wisely led, will beat a hundred without a head." - Euripides (Greek Poet)
 
Objective: Complete the Historical Assessment.
 
1) Reading Like a Historian - Assessment review.
          a) Handout Documents
          b) Worksheet with Final Assessment paragraph.

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: The Battle of Yorktown begins. - (1781)
 
Quote: "To be prepared is half the victory." - Miguel de Cervantes (author: Don Quixote) 
 
Objective: Complete the Historical Assessment.
 
1) Read Like a Historian - Assessment review.
          a) Handout Documents for evaluation.
          b) Worksheet with final assessment paragraph.
2) Work on assignment in class.

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: Tripartite Pact signed by Italy, Germany and Japan. - (1940)
 
Quote: "Any alliance whose purpose is not the intention to wage war is senseless and useless." - Adolf Hitler 
 
Objective: Examine Feudalism and the Magna Carta.
 
1) Finish Democratic Ideals worksheet.
2) Cloze Paragraph worksheet.
3) Write finished paragraph in Schoology. 

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: John Paul Jones defeats the HMS Serapis. - (1779)
 
Quote: "I have not yet begun to fight." - John Paul Jones (Father of the U.S. Navy)
 
Objective: Examine the Key Democratic Ideals
 
1) Finish review of Democratic Ideals Worksheet.
2) Cloze Paragraph Writing
      - Collect work at the end of the period.
3) Collect Key Terms work (p. 40, 42, 43, 47)
 

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation - (1862)
 
Quote: "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." - Abraham Lincoln (16th U.S. President) 
 
Objective: Examine Feudalism and the Magna Carta
 
1) Period 4 - Video and Key Terms.
2) Finish and collect key terms p. 40, 42, 43, & 47.
3) Democratic Ideals handout.
4) Review and Discuss Handout in class.

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: The monarchy is abolished in France. - (1791)
 
Quote: "I am the successor, not of Louis XVI, but of Charlemagne." - Napoleon Bonaparte 
 
Objective: Examine Feudalism and the Magna Carta
 
1) Period 4 - Finish assessment.
2) Video - The Story of Magna Carta (Take notes)
     a) Rule of Law
     b) Due Process of Law
3) Review Key Terms p. 40, 42, 43 & 47.
4) Define and write sentences for key terms.

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: Magellan sets sail from Spain. - (1519)
 
Quote: "I am not a member of any organized political party.  I am a Democrat." - Will Rogers (Humorist)
 
Objective: Same as Monday
 
1) Work on maps of fiefdom. - Collect work.
2) Students read p. 47 (Development of English Government)

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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

Today in History: President Garfield dies two months after being shot. - (1881)
 
Quote: "The president is the last person in the world to know what the people really want and think." - James A. Garfield (20th U.S. President)
 
Objective: Examine the Fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of Feudalism
 
1) Round Robin Reading - p. 40, p.42-43 & p. 47
2) Design a Medieval Village - You are an English baron.

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Roman Civilization

Today in History: Mexican Revolution begins - (1810)
 
Quote: "When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right." - Victor Hugo (French author)
 
Objective: Examine the Roman contributions to western culture.
 
1) Rome - Quiz (Open book and notes)
2) Fall of the Roman Empire and Rise of Feudalism
3) Read Text p. 40-43 and p. 44 (Development of English Government)
4) Finish Questions 1-5 in Schoology

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Ancient Rome

Today in History: Eagle day during the Battle of Britain. - (1940)
 
Quote: "Never, in the course of human endeavor, have so many owed so much to so few." - Winston Churchill - (British Prime Minister)
 
Objective: Examine the Roman contributions to western culture.
 
1) Bring books to class
2) Work on Key Terms II - Rome's decline
3) Work on Question 1-5 in Schoology.  
4) Quiz tomorrow - Open book and notes.

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Ancient Rome

Today in History: President McKinley dies from assassin's bullet. - (1901)
 
Quote: "Now look!  That damned cowboy is President of the United States." - Senator Mark Hanna 
 
Objective: Examine the Roman contributions to western culture.
 
1) Review p. 36-39 (Topic 0.6 work)
2) Answer the Reading Check questions in schoology.  Write complete sentences.
3) Review key Terms from Julius Caesar to Augustine

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Ancient Rome

Today in History: Italy invades Egypt. - (1940)
 
Quote: "When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are against you." - Elon Musk
 
Objective: Examine the Roman contributions to western culture.
 
1) Reading p. 33-36 (Topic 0.6)
2) Video - Crash Course - Rise of Christianity and its influence on Rome
3) Bring books tomorrow.
4) Collect Key Terms.

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Ancient Rome

Today in History: Lascaux cave paintings discovered in France - (1940)
 
Quote: "Keep your face towards sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." - Walt Whitman (poet)
 
Objective: Examine the Roman contributions to western culture.
 
1) Examine key terms p. 33
2) Round Robin reading p. 33-36.
3) Period 1 - Bring books tomorrow.
 

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Ancient Greece

Today in History: President Ford pardons former President Nixon. - (1974)
 
Quote: "I am a Ford, not a Lincoln." - Gerald R. Ford (38th president)
 
Objective: Explain how democracy and other forms of government developed in Ancient Greece.
 
1) Finish definitions - Review - Collect Work
2) Round Robin reading p. 28-32
3) Copy chart p. 32 of text
4) Review for Reading Check Quiz tomorrow

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Ancient Greece

Today in History: First submarine attack in history. - (1776)
 
Quote: "I've been to the Titanic in a yellow submarine and the North Pole in a Russian nuclear icebreaker." - Buzz Aldrin (astronaut)
 
Objective: Examine the key concepts within the topic.
 
1) Finish Temple design and turn in work.
2) Study the Key Terms p. 28 (Topic 05) - Write the definition for each and write a sentence that uses the term.
3) Read text p. 28-32 (Topic 0.5)

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Ancient Greece

Today in History: Los Angeles Unified School District is hit with a cyber attack. - (2022)
 
Quote: "Open the pod-bay doors HAL."  "I'm sorry Dave, I can't do that." - Arthur C. Clark (2001: A Space Odyssey)
 
Objective: Understand key concepts within the topic.
 
1) Design a Temple
     a) What deity is it dedicated to?
     b) What is the symbol you use?
     c) How will this deity help your polis (city-state)?
2) Collect tomorrow.

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Power, Politics and Government

Today in History: Germany invades Poland starting World War II. - (1939)
 
Quote: "One can resist the invasion of an army but one cannot resist the invasion of ideas." - Victor Hugo (Author)
 
Objective: Understand key concepts within the topic.
 
1) Use chrome books to do Schoology Quiz.
2) Cultural Diffusion Review.
     a) Origins
     b) Definition
     c) Pictograph
     d) Example
3) Collect Work
4) Homework: Read text p. 28-32 (Topic 0.5) Ancient Greece

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First Civilization

Today in History: William Cobb demonstrates the first solar-powered car. - (1955)
 
Quote: "I think the future for solar energy is bright." - Ken Salazar (U.S. Ambassador to Mexico)
 
Objective: Understand the key concepts within the topic.
 
1) Five laws and their punishments. 
2) Student presentation and modeling.
3) Pop Quiz - Open book and discussion.  
4) Finish reading text p. 11&12 (Topic 0.2)
5) Homework: Check Schoology and catch up with missing work.

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First Civilization

Today in History: Thurgood Marshall confirmed to the Supreme Court. - (1967)
 
Quote: "Each of you as an individual must pick your own goal.  Listen to others, but do not become a blind follower." - Thurgood Marshall
 
Objective: Discuss the Code of Hammurabi.
 
1) Round Robin reading p. 11&12 (Topic 0.2)
2) Video - Hammurabi
3) Discuss rise of Babylonian civilization
4) Homework: Continue reading.  In Schoology - Write 5 laws of your own and the appropriate punishment.
 

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Ancient Civilizations

Today in History: Hurricane Katrina hits the Gulf Coast. - (2005)
 
Quote: "Hurricanes are a disaster, not a media event or political football." - Anon.
 
Objective: Examine the rise of civilization.
 
1) Fifteen minute catch-up.
     A) Snapshot Perspective (Booklet)
     B) Orwellian commentary
     C) Lunchroom Fight II
2) Feedback - Discussion Rise of Civilizations (p. 6-9 or Topic 0.1 in Chromebook)
3) Homework - Read p. 11-12 (Topic 0.2) Empires of Mesopotamia 
 
 
 

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Ancient Civilizations

Today in History: The Soviet Union tests its first I.C.B.M.. - (1957)
 
Quote: "The best way out is always through." -  Robert Frost (poet)
 
Objective: Examine the rise of civilization.
 
1) Collect-
     A) Late booklets.
     B) Orwellian concept paragraph.
2) Lunchroom Fight II
3) Pass back work.
4) Homework - Read p. 6-9 of textbook

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Ancient Civilizations

Today in History: Paris is liberated. (1944)
 
Quote: "No flying machine will ever fly from New York to Paris." - Orville Wright 
 
Objective: Examine the rise of Civilizations.
 
1) Share out 2nd Perspective Work - Discuss.
2) Collect Booklet and 2nd Perspective.
3) Evaluating Sources Handout.
     a) Work and discuss with another student.
     b) Finish in class.
4) Review Worksheet - Collect.

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Ancient Civilizations

Today in History: Mount Vesuvius erupts destroying Pompeii. - (79 A.D.)
 
Quote: "If your heart is a volcano, how shall you expect flowers to bloom?" - Anon. 
 
Objective: Examine the rise of civilizations.
 
1) Complete Snapshot Paragraph - Another Perspective.
2) Discuss stories and perspectives.
3) Collect Booklet and 2nd Perspective work.
4) Evaluating Sources - Handout

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Ancient Civilizations

Today in History: Marcario Garcia wins the Medal of Honor. - (1945)
 
Quote: "Your heart proves you're a hero.  The medal proves you were lucky." - The Karate Kid 
 
Objective: Examine the rise of civilizations.
 
1) Key Terms p. 6
2) Snapshot Biography - Work on booklet.
3) Collect first essay from yesterday.
4) Homework: Finish booklet and interview family member.

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Ancient Civilizations

Today in History: Irish revolutionary leader, Michael Collins, is assassinated. - (1922)
 
Quote: "Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party." - Herbert Hoover
 
Objective: Trace the development of the first civilizations.
 
1) Finish review of Key Terms p. 6.
2) Handout #2 - Snapshot Autobiography.
3) Review the chart p. 9 of text.