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