Tuesday, May 7-Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Today, we had a wonderful time looking at Mr. Khan's discussion on the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Afterwards, we took a look at group presentations.

Tonight, click on the videos below.  Take notes on each video (at least 1/2 a page) and be prepared to take a short quiz based on the three videos.  Be able to explain who was involved, what the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.s role is in each campaign.

1.  The Vietnam War
2.  Chile
3.  U.S. Interventions

Friday, May 3-Monday, May 6, 2013

Today, we finished up our presentations as well as our look at the Cold War from the Khan Academy perspective.

Tonight.  Take the following notes about Terrorism.

Wednesday, May 1-Thursday, May 2, 2013

Today we began our presentations.  You have been grading your classmates on their presentations based on what you know about each topic.

Tonight, take notes on the Cold War in the Middle East.

Monday, April 29-Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Today, we began our presentations on our group projects.

Homework:
Copy the notes into your notebook.

Tuesday, April 23-Friday, April 26, 2013

Testing is finally over!  In our last month, we will be delving into the Cold War.  We will get into depth about events that transpired during the Cold War.  In addition, we will be discussing events that happened during the decades after the Cold War finished.  Finally, we will be completing our final project.  This final project will have you solve the major facing the world today.  This will be explained during the first Monday and Tuesday of May.

Tonight's homework, watch the following video from Khan Academy.  For the next class period, you will only have to watch the first video title Communism.

Monday, April 15-Friday, April 26

Today we reviewed for the testing.
There is no homework.

Here are some tips for taking tests:

• First, be sure you've studied properly. It sounds like a no-brainer, but if you're sure of the information, you'll have less reason to be worried.
• Get enough sleep the night before the test. Your memory recall will be much better if you've had enough rest. In a scientific study, people who got enough sleep before taking a math test did better than those who stayed up all night studying.
• Listen closely to any instructions. As the teacher hands out the test, be sure you know what's expected of you.
• Read the test through first. Once you have the test paper in front of you, read over the entire test, checking out how long it is and all the parts that you are expected to complete. This will allow you to estimate how much time you have for each section and ask the teacher any questions. If something seems unclear before you start, don't panic: ask.
• Focus on addressing each question individually. As you take the test, if you don't know an answer, don't obsess over it. Instead, answer the best way you can or skip over the question and come back to it after you've answered other questions.
• Relax. If you're so nervous that you blank out, you might need a mini-break. Of course you can't get up and move around in the middle of a test, but you can wiggle your fingers and toes, take four or five deep breaths, or picture yourself on a beach or some other calm place. As we all know, it can be easy to forget things we know well — like a locker combination. The difference is we know we'll remember our locker combination because we've used it hundreds of times, so we don't panic and the combination number eventually comes back. During a test, if you blank out on something and start to get tense, it suddenly becomes much more difficult to remember.
• Finished already? Although most teachers will let you hand a test in early, it's usually a good idea to spend any extra time checking over your work. You also can add details that you may not have thought you'd have time for. On the other hand, if you have 5 minutes until the bell rings and you're still writing, wind up whatever you're working on without panicking.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Today we had a final review day and a catch up day for students to turn in late work and to bring their grades current.

Homework
Study for your CST.

Thursday, April 10-Friday, April 11, 2013

Review Day Part 2:
Today we reviewed Modern World History from December to today.

Homework:
Practice Exam Part 2

Tuesday, April 8-Wednesday, April 9, 2013

Review Day 1:
Today, we reviewed Modern World History from the beginning of the year to December.

Tonights HW:
Complete practice Exam, part 1.

Monday, April 8-Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Today, we looked at what the Cold War is, who were the major players during the Cold War, what parts of the world it affected and what some of the major outcomes of the Cold War were.

Tonight's homework:

Chapter 17 Terms & Names-defined

Thursday, April 4-Friday, April 5, 2013

Today,
Today, we took notes on how the Allies defeated the Axis Powers during World War II.
Afterwards, we watched the movie Hiroshima, to understand the impact of the atomic bomb.

Homework
No homework today.

Tuesday, April 2-Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Today we looked at the Holocaust, updated our World War II maps, and our timelines.

Tonight, read the selection from Night and answer the questions.

Friday, March 29-Monday, April 1, 2013

Today, we presented our projects to class.  The class took notes on the events in order to create a working timeline for World War II.

Tonight:

Write a 5 entry journal that describes soldier life in any of the major battles in the pacific.  Mention specific dates and places as well as specific events related to each major battle.

Modified assignment:
Write a 2 entry journal that describes soldier life in any of the major battles in the pacific.  Mention specific dates and places as well as specific events related to each major battle.

OR

Draw a picture about one of the major battles in the Pacific and describe what happened during that battle.

Wednesday, March 27-Thursday, March 28, 2013

Today, we looked at some important battles and events during the war.  Groups, created a presentation that explained one of the following events.

Germany's Invasion of Poland
The Fall of France
Battle of Brittain
Italy and Germany attack North Africa
The War in the Balkans
Hitler Invades the Soviet Union
The U.S. Stays Neutral

Students can create:

• A poster outlining the details of the event
• A short 2-3 minute scene
• Write a song about the event
• Create a group statue of the event
• Other: ______________ (needs approval before presentation)

Each group contained 3-4 students.  Each student was elected to a position:
Leader/Timekeeper: Keeps everybody on task.  Makes sure groups are keeping up with deadlines.  Helps all others as needed.
Secretery/Scribe: Takes notes for the group.  Writes down information that the group needs.
Researcher:  Does the primary research on topic.  Explains to the group what took place during the event.  Is the resident expert on the event in question.
Lead Presenter: Takes the lead during the presentation.  Helps all others as needed.

Homework:
Complete project.  Be ready to present next class period.

Monday, March 25-Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Today, we took a look how World War II began.  We reviewed the major events leading up to the war, including which areas were taken over and invaded.  We looked at maps leading up to the war.

Tonight, complete pg.  461, 1-4

Modified Assignment Pg. 461, 1-2

March 18-March 21, 2013

Spring Break

Friday, March 15, 2013

Benchmark 3

No Homework

Wednesday, March 13-Thursday, March 14, 2013

Today, we took Benchmark 3.

1. Go to the following website

Practice History CST

2.  On a separate sheet of paper answer all of the questions.

3.  After you are done answering the questions, go to pgs. 26-28 and check your answers.

4.  Review the questions that you got wrong and research the answers in your book.

5.  Come to class on Monday, March 25-Tuesday, March 26, 2013 and be ready to discuss your results.

Monday, March 11-Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Today, we reviewed for our Quarter 3 Benchmark.
Due to the CAHSEE exam, being administered on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13, our benchmark schedule will be a little chaotic.

Below is the study guide:

1. What is the main idea of Rousseau's social contract?

2. What idea does the three branch government of Montesquieu represent?

3. What is Rousseau's idea about the state of nature?

4. What is the outcome of the Magna Carta?

5. In a federal system how is power divided?

6. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

7. In pre-Revolution France which Estate had the biggest tax burden? the least?

8. Define:
   nationalism
   imperialism
   factors of production
   bourgeoisie
   laissez-faire
   extraterritorial rights
   democracy
   total war
   Kristallnacht
   isolationism
   Lend-Lease Act
   Neutrality Act
   League of Nations
   containment
   appeasement
   Iron Curtain
   NATO
   Great Leap Forward
   Cultural Revolution,

9. What was the goal of the Congress of Vienna? What are the outcomes?

10. In communism, who should have control over the factors of production?

11. Explain how imperialism grew out of industrialization.

12. Compare colonial power's direct and indirect control over its colonies. What are the similarities and differences?

13. How did Otto von Bismark unify Germany?

14. What were the main causes of World War I?

15. What was the outcome of the stalemate on the Western Front during World War I?

16. Which government is responsible for the Armenian genocide?

17. What are the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?

18. How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany?

19. What is the “Lost Generation” and who coined the term?

20. Describe the following artistic movements:

realism

romanticism

21. Which treaty was signed between Germany and Russia after Russia withdrew from World War I?

22. Who led the Salt March and what were the effects of the Salt March?

23. Compare fascism and communism. What are their similarities and differences?

24. What did Stalin do to the Kulaks?

25. What was Stalin's Great Purge?

26. What is a command economy?

27. How did the United States maintain isolationism before World War II?

28. When the U.S. entered WWII, what was decided would be their highest priority?

29. What were the results of the Nuremberg Trials?

30. Which country had the highest number of casualties after World War II?

31. What was the cause of the Cold War?

32. Describe the protest in Tiananmen Square in China in 1989. What the purpose of the protest? What was the governments response?

Thursday, March 7-Friday, March 8. 2013

Today, we reviewed events from World War I that led up to World War II.  We reviewed who was in power and how they came to power. 

Tonight,
Pg. 446, 1-4
Pg. 450, 1-4

Modified Assignment
Pg. 446, 1-2
Pg. 450, 1-2

Tuesday, March 5-Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Today, we took notes on Hitler and Mussolini's rise to power.  I explained how each became the most powerful individual in their country and how they ruled with a firm hand.

Tonight, define all of the Terms & Names for Chapter 16.

Friday, March 1-Monday, March 4, 2013

Today, we finished our poster and presented them to class.  We answered a questionnaire regarding the leaders and were asked to explain, which ones we liked and didn't like, using specific examples.

We also, took a look at Stalin's role in the Soviet Union and explained how he came to power and what policies to put in place.

Tonight, no homework.

Wednesday, February 27-Thursday, February 28, 2013

Today, we began our look at some leaders that took power between World War I and World War II.  Our goals is to compare democratically elected leaders (even those who did not take formal positions) with dictators.  We will be comparing their leadership style, they policies, and their effectiveness in their countries.

Tonight, no homework.

Tuesday, February 26-Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Today, we discussed some of the reactions to World War I, including some artistic, philosophical, musical, architectural, and economic shifts in the world following WWI.

Tonight, there is no homework.

Friday, February 22-Monday, February 25, 2013

Today, we played a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors and compared it to Marx philosophy.  The notes are located below.

Marxist Rock, Scissors, Paper
Understanding Marxist Theory
Rules of the Game
Two opponents face off and slowly pump their fists in unison three times while counting “one, two, three.”
On “three”, each player turns their fist into one of three hand formations: flat(paper); forefinger and middle fingers extended(scissors), or fist(rock)
The student with a rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock.
The winner takes one credit from the loser
If players tie, they go again
Continue to play until you run out of credits
Debriefing Questions
How did you feel at the start of the game?
How did you feel when you ran out of points and had to quit the game? Explain.
What tactics could you have used to get back into the game? Why didn’t you try those tactics?
Do you think this game was fair? Why or why not? State your reasons.
Now that the game is over, what action could the teacher take, if any, to make the game fair? Should the teacher take such an action? Why or why not?
Karl Marx
Born in Germany in 1818
Philosopher of economics
Witnessed the unbridled capitalism of the Industrial Revolution
Argued that  capitalist systems resulted in a class struggle between the rich and the working classes
The inevitable result of this class struggle would be a workers’ revolt
Wrote Communist Manifesto in 1848
Encouraged workers to create a new economic system, socialism, where resources are distributed equally
Thought that individuals would strive for equality rather than for greed & profit
After time, there would be no need for government, which led to communism, the final goal of a workers’ rebellion



Communist Theory of Karl Marx
CAPITALISM
Private ownership of industry
Freedom of competition
Results in unequal economic classes
CLASS STRUGGLE
Upper class & working class struggle over wealth
WORKERS REVOLT
Working class carries out plan to overtake upper class
Communist Theory of Karl Marx
SOCIALISM
Government ownership of industry
Goal is to bring economic equality
Aims for a classless society
COMMUNISM
Goal of classless society achieved
No government needed


Tonight's homework:
Pg. 400, 1-4
Pg. 404, 1-4

Modified Assignment
Pg. 400, 1-2
Pg. 404, 1-2

Wednesday, February 20-Thursday, February 21, 2013

Today, we finished the video of Animal Farm and completed our final test on the book.  Your job is to complete the Animal Farm Project below.

From the following list, choose 2 project to complete.
1. Create an informative poster or brochure about Communism, including facts and statistics about the famous leaders (Marx, Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin), politics, and philosophies.
2. Create a new book jacket for the novel. The book jacket must have a picture that represents the novel on the front cover and a summary of the novel on the back cover. Other elements, such as the critics’ reviews and author’s biography and photo will earn additional points.
3. Create a detailed map of where the story takes place. Include names of towns and cities, and a key telling how they are related to the novel.
4. Create a newspaper of the day the animals took over the farm. Include as many details of the event as possible in the main article. Also include advertisements, horoscopes, photos, gossip, advice columns, letters to the editor, or other newsworthy events to enhance the project. (at least 2 pages; front and back)
5. Rewrite a famous “pop” song (it can be any genre, but should be commonly known) to describe the events in Animal Farm. Example (sung to the tune of Call Me Maybe):
Mister Jones came home today
Animals talking, Major's okay
They are tired of being mistreated,
So now, they goin' revolt
They meet, they learn, and they talk
Writing their plans out in chalk
They certainly walk the walk
So now, they goin' revolt
Their big chain were broken
No starving or choking
Animals run a farm, you jokin'
Anything you want done Snowball

Hey, I just met you and this is crazy...

6. Create a comic describing the Bolshevik Revolution. Use Animal Farm as a guide (as far as creating characters of actual historical figures). Please include characters that represent Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, Russian supporters, Russian dissenters.

Friday, February 15-Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Today, we did peer editing for our essays.  We also took a look at the rise of totalitarian regimes in the world during the Great Depression and discussed the reason why regimes like that became popular.

Tonight,
Create a flyer in which you promote the concept of totalitarian regimes.  Explain what the benefits of those regimes are and why it would be in people best interests to allow their government to become totalitarian. Use real world examples to support your claims.

Wednesday, February 13-Thursday, February 14, 2013

Today we discussed the book Animal Farm.  We began watching the movie.

Tonight create an outline for your essay.  Compare the Russian Revolution with the story Animal Farm.  Use events from the book and the movie to explain how the book relates to the Russian Revolution.  Explain who the characters in the story represent.


Today, we finished the movie Animal Farm.  You took the Animal Farm quiz and demonstrated your mastery of the story.

Tonight, begin writing your essay.  Bring a rough draft to campus for peer editing on Friday/Monday. 

Monday, February 11-Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Today, we read Ten Days that Shook the World about the Bolshevik Revolution and we looked at the reasons why they took over.
We also took our Animal Farm Quiz.

Tonight.  Complete pg. 394, 1-4 and continue to read Animal Farm

Modified Assignment:  394, 1 and 2.  Read Animal Farm. 

Thursday, February 7-Friday, February 8, 2013

Today, we looked at the legacy of World War I.  We looked at the impact of the war on population, of urban areas, on technology, and on the economy.  We predicted how those impacts would influence the world.  We also looked at what caused Russia to withdraw from the war.

Tonight,
Begin reading Animal Farm.  Introduction, Chapters 1 and 2.

Take notes on each of the chapters.

Tuesday, February 5-Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Today, we took a look at the various methods that were used to create peace after World War I.  We discussed Woodrow Wilson, the Fourteen Points, and the League of Nations.

Tonight,
Complete pg. 383, 2-4
Handouts:  All Quiet on the Western Front

Modified Assignment
Complete pg. 383, 1 and 2

Friday, February 1-Monday, February 4, 2013

Today, we focused on the way that the war was fought around the world.  We completed a map that showed which nations participated and it what ways.

Tonight:  Complete pg. 377, 2-4

Modified Assignment:
Read:  Fighting Rages Beyond Europe (Pg. 373)
Questions:  Identify two locations outside of Europe that fought in the war or were affected by the war.

Read:  The United States Enters the War (Pg. 374)
Questions:  Identify two reasons why the United States got involved in World War I.

Read:  Governments Wage Total War (Pg. 375)
Questions:  What does it mean that World War I was a total war?  Why did governments start rationing?

Wednesday, January 30-Thursday, January 31, 2013

Today, we discussed the Alliance System that was set up in Europe before WWI began and how that created a chain reaction in Europe that propelled Europe towards a war.  We also discussed the way that the war was fought and how the traditional methods/standards of war were not successful, creating a stalemate that prolonged the war.

Tonight:
1.  Complete pg. 371, #2-4.
2.  Focus on one technological advancement.
Create a chart in which you highlight the four major technological advancements (found on pages 370-371) and explain how each advancement changed the face of war and the world.


Modified Assignment:
1. Complete pg. 371, #2 and 3.
2. Create a chart in which you highlight one of the four major technological advancements (found on pages 370-371) and explain how that advancement changed the face of war and the world.

Monday, January 28-Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Today, we talked about the world right before the Great War.  We brainstormed some ways that peace was maintained throughout the world.  We discussed the various ways that "set the world for war".

Tonight:
Work on Pg. 371, complete #1-4
Vocabulary-World War I

Modified Assignment:
Work on Pg. 371, complete #1 and2
Vocabulary-World War I