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Good afternoon! Today we finished Part 2 of our unit covering Chapter 30 Sections 1 and 2. Tomorrow we are going to review for the quiz and hopefully everyone will be ready to do well on Monday (4/07).

Here’s what we did today:

Thursday-4/03/14:

o       Bell Work-1. What are the key traits of a totalitarian state?  2. What are some ways totalitarian rulers keep their power 3. How did the Soviet economy change under Stalin?

o       Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       Video Clip-Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History (10:46 min)

o       Student Led Notes-Chapter 30-Section 2-Totalitarianism

o       Study Guide-Chapter 30-Revolutions and Nationalism

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD creation of the role of a totalitarian government and the daily lives of Russian citizens under the rule of Stalin through compiling information in student led guided notes

§        SWD evaluation of the materials covered in Chapter 30 Sections 1 and 2 through summarizing key information in a structured study guide

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and record and orally share information on the role of a totalitarian government and the daily lives of Russian citizens under the rule of Stalin by creating student centered guided notes

§        Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 30 Sections 1 and 2 by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 30 Section 2-Power Point, Chapter 30 Guided Notes, Chapter 30-Section 1 and 2 Study Guide

Chapter 30 Section 2-Power Point

Chapter 30-Section 2-Totalilarianism

Chapter 30 Guided Notes

Chapter 30-Section 2-Guided Notes

Chapter 30-Section 1 and 2 Study Guide 

Chapter 30-Study Guide-Half Sheet

Video Link: Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History (10:46 min)

Good afternoon everyone! Today we began our unit on Chapter 30 (Nationalism and Revolution) . We will be taking our quiz for Chapter 30 sections 1 and 2 on Monday April 7th.

Here’s what we did today,

Wednesday-4/02/14:

o       Bell Work-1. How did WWI help bring about the Russian Revolution? 2. What groups made up the Red Army and the White Army? 3. Why did the Bolsheviks rename their party the Communist Party?  

o       Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       Vocabulary Match-up Review-Chapter 30-Revolutions and Nationalism

o       Student Led Notes-Chapter 30-Section 1-Revolutions in Russia

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of key terms associated with our unit covering Chapter 30 Sections 1 and 2 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD creation of the divisive effects of the Russian civil war along with the rapid rise of Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin through compiling information in student led guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 30 Sections 1 and 2 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§        Students will read and record and orally share information on the divisive effects of the Russian civil war along with the rapid rise of Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin by creating student centered guided notes

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 30 Vocabulary Match up, Chapter 30 Vocabulary Match up Terms, Chapter 30 Section 1 Power Point and Chapter 30 Section 1 Guided Notes

Chapter 30 Vocabulary Match up

Chapter 30-Vocabulary Match-up

Chapter 30 Vocabulary Match up Terms

Chapter 30-Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 30 Section 1 Power Point

Chapter 30-Section 1-Power Point

Chapter 30 Section 1 Guided Notes 

Chapter 30-Section 1-Guided Notes

Good afternoon everyone! Today we wrapped up our unit covering Chapter 24. We were originally planning on quizzing Monday but decided to back that up until Tuesday (April 1st)  in order to build in some more review time. So study hard over the weekend and if you are taking the Chapter 23 Section 3-5 retake it will be in my class (A122) starting at 2:25pm on Monday 3/31. You must have your notes for sections 3-5 completed in order to retake the exam.

Here’s what we did today:

Friday-3/28/14:

o       Bell Work-1. Which aging empires suffered from the forces of nationalism? 2. What role did Garibaldi play in the unification of Italy? 3. What advantages did Prussia have in leading the German states to unification?

o       Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 24-Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West 

o       Student Led Guided Notes-Chapter 24-Section 3-Nationalism (Case Study: Italy and Germany) 

o       Study Guide-Chapter 24-Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West 

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD creation of key terms associated with our unit covering Chapter 24 Section 1-3 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD creation of the rise of nationalism during the 1800’s and it’s effects on Italy and Germany through compiling information in student led guided notes

§        SWD evaluation of the materials covered in Chapter 24 Sections 1-3 through summarizing key information in a structured study guide

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 24 Section 1-3  by using a vocabulary match-up

§        Students will read and record and orally share the rise of nationalism during the 1800’s and it’s effects on Italy and Germany by creating student centered guided notes

§        Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 24 Sections 1-3 by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Vocabulary Match Up Review (You can cut these out to practice), Chapter 24-Section 3 Guided Notes, Chapter 24 Study Guide

Vocabulary Match Up Review

Chapter 24-Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 24-Section 3 Guided Notes

Chapter 24-Section 3-Guided Notes

Chapter 24 Study Guide

Chapter 24-Study Guide-Half-Sheet

Good morning everyone! Important reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight from 4:30 to 7:45pm in the cafeteria. We hope to see all of our parents there. We will also feature a sign-up sheet for our Chapter 23 quiz retakes.

Here’s what we did today:

Wednesday-3/26/14: Parent Teacher Conference (2nd Semester)

o       Bell Work-1. How do Radical ideas differ from Liberal ideas? 2. Why did France’s Third Republic fail?     3. What was the driving force behind Russia’s industrial expansion?

o       Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       SSR-Crimea Occupation Stirs Dark Memories for Tatars (March 7^th, 2014)

o       SSR Meta-Cognitive Log-Reflection Log

o       Student Led Notes-Chapter 24-Section 2-Europe Faces Revolutions

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD evaluation of the effect of Russian annexation of the Crimea territory on the Ukrainian people through stating their opinion on a SSR article in SSR reflection log

§        SWD creation of the social changes/political revolutions that occurred in Europe by classifying the changes in government and the rise of Nationalism through compiling information in student led guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and record  the effect of Russian annexation of the Crimea territory on the Ukrainian people by responding to an SSR article through a SSR One-pager

§        Students will read and record and orally share the struggles for political revolutions in Europe and the rise of nationalism by creating student centered guided notes

Supplemental Materials: SSR-Article, Chapter 24 Section-2 Guided Notes

SSR-Article

Crimea Occupation Stirs Dark Memories for Tatars-SSR Article-High

Chapter 24 Section-2 Guided Notes

Chapter 24-Section 2-Guided Notes

We’ll we have good news and bad news today. Bad news its snowing outside, again 🙁 Good news we are starting an exciting new unit on Nationalism. Our goal is to quiz on Chapter 24 Sections 1-3 next Tuesday  (2/01). I am also including today the vocab match up if the kids want to cut them out and practice at home.

Here’s our day today:

Tuesday-3/25/14:

o       Bell Work-1. How was Spanish colonial society structured? 2. How did the Haitian Revolution differ from other revolutions in Latin America? 3.) Which group led the quest for Mexican independence?

o       Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 24-Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West 

o       Student Led Notes-Chapter 24-Section 1-Latin American Peoples Win Independence

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD creation of key terms associated with our unit covering Chapter 24 Section 1-3 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD creation of the changes and social revolutions that occurred in Latin America by classifying the changes in government and their achievement of independence through compiling information in structured guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read, write and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 24 Section 1-3  by using a vocabulary match-up

§        Students will read and record the struggles for political revolutions and  independence in Latin American colonies by creating student centered guided notes

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 24-Vocab Match Up, Chapter 24 Vocab Match up Terms, Chapter 21-Section 1 Power Point and Chapter 21 Section 1-Guided Notes

Chapter 24-Vocab Match Up

Chapter 24-Vocabulary Match-up

Chapter 24 Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 24-Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 21-Section 1 Power Point

Chapter 24-Section 1-Power Point

Chapter 21 Section 1-Guided Notes

Chapter 24-Section 1-Guided Notes

Good morning everyone! Today we wrapped up our unit covering the French Revolution by quizzing on Chapter 23 Sections 3-5. Tomorrow we will begin our new unit on Chapter 24-Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West.

Here’s our day today:

Monday-3/24/14:

o       Bell Work-Please take out your notes/study guide and with your elbow partner review all of the information for our quiz covering Chapter 23 Sections 3 through 5. In 5 minutes we will begin the vocabulary match up activity

o       Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       Quick Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 23-The French Revolution and Napoleon

o       Quiz-Chapter 23-The French Revolution and Napoleon

o       Guided Tour-Chapter 24-Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West  

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of key terms associated with our unit covering Chapter 23 Section 3-5 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD evaluation of key terms and concepts associated with our unit covering Chapter 23 Section 3-5 by demonstrating their knowledge thought the use of a unit quiz

§        SWD applications of the important political/historical figures, events and evidentiary text located in Chapter 24 through compiling information on a guided tour worksheet

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 23 Section 3-5  by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§        Students will read and write their answers in order to match up important vocabulary terms and information pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 23 Section 3-5  by completing a multiple choice and matching quiz.

§        Students will write answers to guided questions that require examination of the additional supporting resources/information located within Chapter 24 by completing a Guided Tour activity

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 24 Guided Tour

Chapter 24-Guided Tour

Chapter 24-Guided Tour

Good morning everyone. I want to encourage students and parents to set time aside to talk about your student staying focused and the weather begins to break. The warmer it gets outside the easier our students tend to become distracted and with 12 school weeks left its important we work hard until the end. We finished our unit on Napoleon and the French Revolution and Monday will be quizzing on Chapter 23 Sections 3-5. Please make sure you study your vocab and re-read sections 3-5 while reviewing our notes.

Here’s our day today:

Friday-3/21/14:

o       Bell Work-1. What were the three main points of Metternich’s plan for Europe? 2. Why was the Congress of Vienna considered a success? 3. What was the long-term legacy of the Congress of Vienna? 

o       Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       Video-Napoleon Emperor (19 min)

o       Quick Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity- Chapter 23-The French Revolution and Napoleon

o       Student Led Guided Notes-Chapter 23-Sec 5The Congress of Vienna

o       Study Guide-Chapter 23-The French Revolution and Napoleon

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of key terms associated with our unit covering Chapter 23 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD creation of the effects of the Congress of Vienna and the early establishment of alliance systems in Europe through compiling information in student led guided notes

§        SWD evaluation of the materials covered in Chapter 23 Sections 3-5 through summarizing key information in a structured study guide

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 23 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§        Students will read and record the effects of the Congress of Vienna and the early establishment of alliance systems in Europe by creating student centered guided notes

§        Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 23 Sections 3-5 by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 23 PPT, Chapter 23 Section 5 Guided Notes, Chapter 23 Vocabulary Match up

Chapter 23-Napoleon and the French Revolution PPT

The French Revolution and Napoleon

Chapter 23-Section 5-Guided Notes

Chapter 23-Section 5-Guided Notes

Chapter 23 Vocabulary Match-up

Chapter 23-Vocabulary Match-up

Chapter 23 Section 3-5 Study Guide

Chapter 23-Section 3-5-Study Guide

Today we went career cruising in the library. So each student received a copy of the notes for Chapter 23 Section 4 and it’s their job to read pages 668-671 for tomorrow.

*Homework: Due 3/21

Read Chapter 23 Section 4 Pg. 668-671

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 23-Section 4-Guided Notes

Chapter 23-Section 4-Guided Notes

Good afternoon! Today in World History we focused on reading (historical documents and our text book). However, reading can always be done outside of the classroom as well. Tonight we want all of our students to read Chapter 23 Section 3 and complete our classroom notes.

Here’s what else we had going on today:

Wednesday-3/19/14:

o       Bell Work-1. How did Napoleon become a hero in France? 2. What did Napoleon consider his great triumph in domestic policy? 3. How was Napoleon able to control the countries neighboring the French empire?

o       Talk to Text Activity-A Declaration of the Rights of Man of the Citizen (Section 2) w/ written Response

Please answer the following prompt in a complete paragraph:

o       In order for society to progress which of the twelve articles contained in “A Declaration of the Rights of Man” do you feel is most essential? (Make sure to support your reasons)

o       Sentence Stem Ex: I feel that article _______ plays an essential part in helping society progress because …….

o       Student Led Notes –Chapter 23-Section 3-Napoleon Forges an Empire 

o       Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD evaluation of the revolutionary changes adopted by the National Assembly through interpreting a collaborative reading activity

§        SWD creation of Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power and the steps he took to restore order in France through compiling information in student led guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read, write and orally share the revolutionary changes adopted by the National Assembly in France by completing a partner driven Talk to the Text Activity

§        Students will read and record Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power and the steps he took to restore order in France by creating student centered guided notes

****Homework: Read Chapter 23 Section 3 and complete our notes (use the info on the blog only if you can’t find the answerd while you read) *****

Supplemental Material: Chapter 23 Section 3 PPT and Guided Notes

Chapter 23 Section 3 Power Point

Chapter 23-Section 3-Napoleon Forges an Empire

Chapter 23 Section 3-Guided Notes

Chapter 23-Section 3-Guided Notes

Good Morning! Today we’re going to assess what we’ve learned in Chapter 23 so far and take a look at the events that helped lead to the rise of Napoleon.

Here’s what we did today:

Tuesday-3/18/14:

o       Bell Work-Please take out your notes/study guide and with your elbow partner review all of the information for our test covering Chapter 23 Sections 1 and 2.

o       Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work

o       Quiz-Chapter 23-The French Revolution and Napoleon-Section 1 and 2 Quiz (10 Questions)

o       Video-French Revolution (37 min) w/ 20 video facts

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD evaluation of key concepts associated with our unit covering Chapter 23 Sections 1 and 2 by demonstrating their knowledge thought the use of a unit quiz

§        SWD synthesis of the failures of King Louis XVI and the events that led to the French Revolution through the use of guided video facts and class discussions.

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and write their answers in order to match up important information pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 23 Sections 1 and 2 by completing a multiple choice quiz.

§        Students will listen and record the information about the failures of King Louis XVI and the events that led to the French Revolution by responding to a video designed to cause further inquiry and classroom discussion in response to our unit on the French Revolution and Napoleon.

Supplemental Material: Video Link: French Revolution

Video Link: French Revolution (1st 45 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUrEJBsWLfA&safe=active

Homework: No Homework today