Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Extended E-Learning

Extended E-Learning

Please go to Schoology, (E-Learning Folder,  E-learning Daily Lesson Plans folder)  to find daily lessons while we are on extended E-Learning. 

Attendance is take in Period 2 class only. Be sure to submit attendance by 1:00 each day.


Friday, March 13, 2020

Day 21





1. WWII Multiple Choice Test

2. Complete Newsela Reflection #4 located in US History Folder in Google Drive DUE MONDAY

All Late/Absent Work DUE 3/13
Written Assessment Revisions 3/9-3/16

Response plans and closures related to the new coronavirus are today's first topics. We're also explaining the term "bear market" in the wake of U.S. stock losses. And after a report on South Korea's work to develop virus testing methods, we're visiting the state of Florida to detail the riveting rescue of Rockstar Freddy.

Thursday, March 12, 2020

WWII Day -20




1. Discuss Japanese Occupation, Marshall Plan from WWII Note-Taker

2. Division of Germany


Nuremberg Trials (3:50) Crimes against Humanity

3. How the United Nations Works






4. Discuss Nuclear Weapons Today - located on Schoology


The pros and cons of working and learning at home are discussed today, as schools and businesses look for ways to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The issue of modern-day slavery follows, after students worked to raise awareness of the issue on My Freedom Day.

Multiple Choice Test 3/13 - Review located in US Folder in Google Drive
All Late/Absent Work DUE 3/13
Written Assessment Revisions 3/9-3/16

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

WWII - 19

Substitute

1. Share Perspective on  Atom  bomb arguments : table partner, group members

2. Identify the strongest arguments For and Against the use of the Atom Bomb with group members and complete Atom Bomb Discussion Activity FORM located on Schoology, WWII, Atom Bomb Folder


HW: Read Assigned Perspective on Atom Bomb - Due 3/11
Complete WWII Note-taker Japanese Occupation and Marshall Plan Due 3/12
Multiple Choice Test 3/13 - Review located in US Folder in Google Drive
All Late/Absent Work DUE 3/13
Written Assessment Revisions 3/9-3/16


Tips for staying healthy amid a coronavirus outbreak are front and center today. What can all of us do on a daily basis to help prevent catching and spreading the disease? After that, we're explaining the significance of "Super Tuesday 2.0." And we're taking you to the top of the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Group Guidance






1. Group Guidance Room D202

HW: Read Assigned Perspective on Atom Bomb - Due 3/11
Complete WWII Note-taker Japanese Occupation and Marshall Plan Due 3/12
Multiple Choice Test 3/13 - Review located in US Folder in Google Drive
All Late/Ansent Work DUE 3/13
Written Assessment Revisions 3/9-3/13

Monday, March 9, 2020

WWII - 18




1. Discuss WWII Note-taker
                 Kamikaze Pilots, Bataan Death March, USS Indianapolis
                 Interactive Map War in the Pacific

2. Complete Was the US Justified in using the Atom Bomb activity - located on Schoology using Newsela Text.

Meet in DM 202 for Group Guidance Tomorrow

HW: Read Assigned Perspective on Atom Bomb - Due 3/11
Complete WWII Note-taker Japanese Occupation and Marshall Plan Due 3/12
Multiple Choice Test 3/13 - Review located in US Folder in Google Drive
All Late/Ansent Work DUE 3/13

Written Assessment Revisions 3/9-3/13

Friday, March 6, 2020

WWII -17





1. Did WWII Create Opportunities? Written Assessment

2. Complete WWII Note-taker : Bataan Death March, Kamikaze, USS Indianapolis links located on Schoology - DUE MONDAY

Read Newsela: Life at the Manzanar Camp for Japanese-Americans in WWII, and complete the multiple choice quiz. DUE Monday

A NASA rover has sent back a highly detailed panorama of the Red Planet, so new images from Mars lead off today's show. From there, we're updating you the changing landscape of the U.S. presidential nomination process. And we're going to sea with a CNN Hero whose mission is to rehabilitate harbor seals and give them a second chance.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

WWII - 16




1. Did WWII Create Opportunities? Pre-Writing Day

2.  Read Newsela: Life at the Manzanar Camp for Japanese-Americans in WWII, and complete the multiple choice quiz. DUE Monday


HW: Written Assessment 3/6

Results from Super Tuesday headline today's show, and we have a detailed explainer on exactly how delegates are chosen to represent a presidential candidate. Afterward, we explain why there's a state of emergency in the state of Tennessee. And we take you on a tour of what's said to be the "world's first department store."

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

WWII - 15





1. Analyze Did WWII create opportunities for Americans? Class Text Set located on Schoology



Will the new coronavirus impact this year's Summer Olympics? That's one question being posed on today's show. Another asks what role attitude plays in longevity. And we're telling you why Apple has agreed to pay as much as $500 million to settle a lawsuit involving older iPhones and their performance.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

WWII - 14



1. Finish  How did WWII affect America? Assignment with group members located on Schoology - Work Day 2


HW: How did WWII affect America DUE TODAY END OF CLASS


The nation of Israel is wrapping up its third round of elections in 11 months. Will they result in a coalition government? Also featured this Tuesday: an update on the U.S. presidential nomination process. And we're visiting with some of the rescuers (the human and canine kind) who help save lives in avalanche-prone areas.

Friday, February 28, 2020

WWII -13



1. Discuss WWII Notetaker - Homefront

2. Introduce  How did WWII affect America? Assignment with group members located on Schoology - Work Day 1


HW: How did WWII affect America DUE TUESDAY END OF CLASS

East Africa isn't the only region suffering from swarms of locusts. Today's show begins in Pakistan, where the insects have descended as an apparent result of the Yemeni civil war. U.S. stocks have officially entered correction territory, and we explain what that means. And if you've ever wondered why leap years have extra days, we have your answer!

Thursday, February 27, 2020

WWII - 12



1. Complete America's Response to the Holocaust - Day 2

2. Review Primary vs Secondary Sources
- Complete Primary vs Secondary Form located on Schoology

3. Complete WWII Note-taker on the Homefront located on Schoology

HW: WWII Note-taker on the Homefront located on Schoology 


U.S. President Donald Trump held a news conference last night to discuss coronavirus concerns in America, and today's show brings you some of the highlights. Afterward, we're explaining why the Transportation Security Administration is restricting its employees' use of TikTok. And a veterinarian provides free care for the pets of homeless Californians.


Wednesday, February 26, 2020

WWII - 11



1. Identify & Explain different perspectives on America's response to refugees today
2. Compare America's response to Refugees during WWII and today
3. How decisions made during WWII impact America's America's response to refugees today?


Italy is now grappling with hundreds of cases of coronavirus, as the disease continues to spread and impact everything from tourism to global stocks. New technology and concerns about it are being tested at voting booths in Wisconsin. And a group of lawmakers in Tennessee answer a 14-year-old's call to spend a day in wheelchairs.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

WWII - 10


1. Complete  America's Response to the Holocaust Day  1 Reflection questions #2. 

2. Begin America's Response to the Holocaust Day #2 located on Schoology.

  • Define Terms
  • 2 Sources on America's response to refugees today and summary
  • Group discussion




The important and complex relationship between the U.S. and India is examined today, as President Donald Trump wraps up his trip to the world's largest democracy. Afterward, we're taking you to the Canary Islands, which recently weathered a storm from the Sahara. We're also going dogsledding in British Columbia and checking in with a record-setting "plankster."

Monday, February 24, 2020

WWII -9


1. Work on America's Response to the Holocaust Activity Day 1 located in US History folder in Google Drive

- Define terms
- Introduce Should the United States have done more in response to the Holocaust?
- Analyze Historian Debate documents and complete organizer with Group members
- Class Discussion
- Analyze Documents A-D and complete graphic organizer with table partner
- Discuss with Group
- Analyze Documents E-H and complete graphic organizer independently
- Discuss with group
- Complete Reflection questions

HW: Complete Reflection questions on America's Response to the Holocaust Day 1

With high levels of flu activity being reported in 48 U.S. states, CNN 10 kicks off the week with a by-the-numbers look at flu season so far. That's followed by a recap of results from Saturday's Democratic caucuses in Nevada. And then, we're a featuring a look ahead to Super Tuesday and explaining why this date is so significant to U.S. presidential hopefuls.

Newsela: Meet the Candidates

Friday, February 21, 2020

WWII - 8



1. Watch Band of Brothers Episode 9 - Why we fight

HW:  Read Newsela: America's response to the Holocaust and complete multiple choice quiz. DUE Monday


Shipping and toys: These are two of the global industries that are now feeling the impact of a new coronavirus outbreak in China. From there, we're taking you to the Alps, where two tunnels are expected to significantly cut train travel time in Europe. And a hotel in Asia's "Golden Triangle" gives guests the opportunity to sleep near rescued elephants.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

WWII - 7




1. Read The Holocaust at a Glance located on Schoology and complete Note-taker.

2.  Read Newsela: America's response to the Holocaust and complete multiple choice quiz.

Venus and the moons of Jupiter and Neptune: NASA funds four new proposals that could involve these places and shape space research for years to come. When looking at the statues of ancient Egypt, you might notice that many of their noses are missing, and we're explaining the likely reasons why. And as America's largest retailer expects a strong year, it's increasingly utilizing robots to help maintain its stores.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Group Guidance





1. Complete remaining 10 exercises of You Science.



As the United Kingdom deals with the aftermath of an intense storm, CNN 10 is explaining what made it so dangerous and why it was called a "bomb cyclone." Afterward, we're showing you what it's like to be out and about in Shanghai, China. And after a report on the closure of 125 Macy's stores, we're discussing whether a retail apocalypse is really occurring.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Released Following Trump's Commutation - NPR

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

WWII - 6



SUBSTITUTE

1. Complete Pearl Harbor Activity  - DUE Tomorrow

Friday, February 14, 2020

WWII -5





1. Begin Pearl Harbor Activity with table partner - located on Schoology


Pearl Harbor Activity DUE 2/19 at start of class

It's a case of good news, bad news, and good news for part of Australia, and it's our first topic this Friday on CNN 10. Afterward, we're discussing a new study concerning a major oil spill that occurred 10 years ago. A report on volcanic eruptions follows. And our show wraps with a story on how a sheep dog became a bird dog.

Thursday, February 13, 2020

WWII - 4



1. Discuss WWII, American Involvement in Note-taker Questions
2. Discuss Timeline/WWII Map of Progression - located on Schoology
3. Watch Lend Lease (5:00) - located on Schoology
4. Analyze Dr Seuss Goes to War political cartoons - located on Schoology

Multiple Choice Test in Testing Center/Dance Studio- DUE FRIDAY

Results from New Hampshire headline today's show, along with a quick explanation of why delegates matter. New technology is helping in the fight against poachers and the conservation of rhinos. Mushrooms are growing in popularity -- as both a food and a form of packaging. And mysterious radio signals are detected from deep space.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

WWII - 3



1. Complete WWII Timeline Activity located on Schoology with group members.

2. Read WWII, American Involvement In and complete Note-taker questions located on Schoology DUE Thursday

Read Newsela: US Election Guide 2020 and complete multiple choice quiz - Due TODAY
Written Assessment Revisions 2/12
Multiple Choice Test in Testing Center/Dance Studio- DUE FRIDAY


For perspective on the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, we're conducting an interview with a coronavirus patient whose husband is quarantined on a cruise ship. In New Hampshire, 19th Century technology is touted as a way to avoid 21st Century problems. And in space, an orbiting craft makes its way toward the Sun.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

WWII - 2






1. Watch America in the 20th Century, American Isolationism (14:28)

2.  Discuss Dictators Threaten the World 

3. Complete Dictators Today activity - located on Schoology

HW: Read Newsela: US Election Guide 2020 and complete multiple choice quiz - Due WED
Written Assessment Revisions 2/11-2/12
Multiple Choice Test in Testing Center/Dance Studio- DUE FRIDAY


All eyes on New Hampshire: The second contest of the U.S. presidential nomination process takes place today. After a look at that and an update from Iowa, we're giving you an in-depth report on a controversial new startup that's amassed a database of faces. And we're showing you how a 1970s prank turned into a tradition at the University of Wisconsin.

Monday, February 10, 2020

WWII - 1




1. WWII Introduction Slides

2. Read Dictators Threaten the World and complete WWII Note-taker located on Schoology

3. Read Newsela: US Election Guide 2020 and complete multiple choice quiz - Due WED

Written Assessment Revisions 2/10-2/12
Read Newsela: US Election Guide 2020 and complete multiple choice quiz - Due WED
Multiple Choice Test in Testing Center/Dance Studio


Five months after a major hurricane directly hit the Bahamas, we're assessing the rebuilding efforts and explaining why recovery could take a long time. A day after the 92nd Academy Awards, we're examining the business aspect of the nomination process. And we're drawing you into the debate over how to pronounce the name of a world-famous artist.

Friday, February 7, 2020

Great Depression - 16







1. Multiple Choice Test

All  Absent/Late work is Due Today
Written Assessment Revisions 2/7, 2/10, 2/11, 2/12

With the 2020 Summer Games less than six months away, an Olympic organizer is voicing concerns about the potential impact of the Wuhan coronavirus. After completing a historic mission, a NASA astronaut explains why she hopes the record she set will soon be broken. And a camera in California captures an unlikely alliance of animals.

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Great Depression - 15


SUBSTITUTE

1. Complete  Critics of the New Deal activity and FDR & New Deal Cartoon Analysis form with group members - links located on Schoology.


HW: Great Depression/New Deal test Tomorrow - Review located in US History Folder
All  Absent/Late work is Due Tomorrow
Written Assessment Revisions 2/7, 2/10, 2/11, 2/12


The U.S. Senate acquittal of President Donald Trump is our first topic this Thursday. After a down-the-middle explanation of that, we're updating you on the status of the Wuhan coronavirus. And we're explaining how a type of "solar window" could change the way buildings are powered, though the technology has limitations.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Ask an Expert Day





HW: Complete Note-taker: FDR & Supreme Court , End of Depression Reading DUE 2/6 located on Schoology
Great Depression - New Deal Multiple Choice 1/7Review located in US Folder
All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7


Written Assessment Revisions 2/5,2/6,2//7,2/10,2/11 in Room 152K




After we explore some history of the U.S. presidential State of the Union address, we're bringing you some highlights of President Donald Trump's fourth annual message to Congress. That's followed by some highlights of the Democratic Party's response. And we're also explaining what we know about complications with the Iowa caucuses.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Great Depression - 14



1. Written Assessment: Was the New Deal a Success or A Failure?

Ask an Expert Day Questions


HW: Complete Note-taker: FDR & Supreme Court , End of Depression Reading DUE 2/6 located on Schoology
Great Depression - New Deal Multiple Choice 1/7
All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7


Political headlines from the U.S. and abroad kick off today's show. The Iowa caucuses, the presidential State of the Union address, and the British exit from the European Union are our first three topics. We're also showing you a close-up of the sun's surface that was captured by a telescope in Hawaii.

Monday, February 3, 2020

Great Depression - 13






1. Pre- Writing Day : Was the New Deal a Success or a failure?

HW: New Written Assessment 2/4
Great Depression - New Deal Multiple Choice 1/7- Review in US History folder
All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7


CNN 10
A NASA study compares a space-bound man with his earth-bound twin brother. Get ready for launch!

Friday, January 31, 2020

Great Depression -12




1.Analyze  Was the New Deal a Success or Failure documents

HW: New Written Assessment 2/4
Great Depression - New Deal Multiple Choice 1/7
All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7

Concerns about the Wuhan coronavirus have spread from land to sea and air. A new study indicates that 98.6 degrees may no longer be the standard human body temperature. Google decides to phase out third-party cookies, but other kinds remain. And Finnish stargazers capture an extraordinary aurora.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Great Depression - 11



1. Complete New Deal Programs Chart

2. Discuss New Deal Programs

3. New Deal Programs Today - (Slide 28-29)

HW: New Written Assessment 2/4
Great Depression - New Deal Multiple Choice 1/7
All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7


As U.S. presidential campaigning heats up in Iowa, we're explaining why this state is so important in the nomination process. The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates where they are, so we're examining the significance of that decision. And we're updating the status of a mayoral race that's filled with barnyard fun.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Great Depression - 10



1. Discuss  Dust Bowl Activity
2. Discuss Electoral Maps 1920-1936 http://www.270towin.com/
3. Watch FDR: Fireside Chats (4:06)
4. First 100 Days ( slide 26)
5. Complete New Deal Activity - located on Schoology

All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7


U.S. President Donald Trump unveils a plan for peace in the Middle East, and it receives both praise and criticism. A report that comes along once in a blue moon follows. And while supporters say smart factories are the manufacturing hubs of the future, they come with some significant downsides.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Great Depression -9


1. Finish Great Depression Counterclaim Activity (15 minutes)
2. Complete Dust Bowl Activity with your group members - located on Schoology


Perspective on the Wuhan coronavirus and a look at some of the international challenges it's presented are today's first subjects. A prediction for global economic growth follows, along with reports on "stress tests" for banks and another mission to Mars. Finally today, we're taking a trip down a mountain coaster.