Thursday, 3/29/18

Today in class, we did some brainstorming in our notebooks (do this if you weren't here):

1. What impact did (your topic) have on society?
2. How did (your topic) cause change?
3. What was like BEFORE and AFTER (your topic)?
4. What questions do you feel you still need to answer about your topic?

The focus of class today was finding answers to what you listed in #4!  You should focus on finding sources that help you answer those questions, not re-hashing what you already know--fill in what you don't know and/or understand.  The librarians help us get to know how to use In-Depth Sources (longer articles, portions of books, primary documents) as those are the sources you should be using to fill in what you don't know.  I also handed out information about the paper structure & organization: for those starting to think ahead, this should be useful.  It is also posted under the "Revolutions Research Paper" tab.

Notes on one in-depth source are due on Monday, 4/9/18.

Friday, 3/23/18

Today in class we took the Unit 8 test, including submitting the Imperialism history lab packet. We also got intial information about the Research Paper, which we are starting next week.  Topics were assigned, instructions were handed out, and the first brainstorming sheet was assigned for Monday's class.    Monday, we will meet in the Library Classroom.

Wednesday, 3/21/18

Today in class, we went over a review power point about imperialism; if you weren't here, get notes from someone who was and/or see Mrs. Quagliana to review this content. Then, the rest of the period was for individual and small group work on reivew or finishing up the Imperialism History Lab.  Remember, the history lab packet is due in full at the beginning of class on Friday!  Friday is our unit test.

Tuesday, 3/20/18

Today in class, we worked on the China and Japan portios of the Imperialism History Lab Packet (which we started on Friday).  The entire packet, including the last worksheet entitled "Colonization & Imperialism," is due this Friday and will count as the writing portion of your unit test.  So, be sure this work is done completely, on your own, and following all directions.  I also showed the unit 8 test info sheet (linked under Unit 8 tab) and collected the guided reading packets that should have been completed for today. 

Monday, 3/19/18

Today in class, we finished discussing Marxism (get notes from someone who was here if you were absent), read the modern connections article regarding Russia (see it posted under Modern Connections tab), and then got our unit 7 tests back.  For tomorrow, remember the next two guided readings are due (China and Japan).

Wednesday, 3/14/18

Today in class, we did some sharing of the DBQ evidence in partners, then we discussed the economic and social impacts of the Industrial Revolution.  Next, we started the Economic Systems Chart (posted under Unit 8 tab).  If you weren't here, be sure to get notes from someone who was here and see me with any questions you have about this content.

Monday, 3/13/18

Today in class, we discussed how nationalism can unite peoples but also divide peoples from eachother at the same time.  Then, we reviewed internal citations and practiced using them in a paragraph that hghlighted one nationalism story (Germany, Italy, Mexico, or Venezuela).  Homework tomorrow is worksheet on the Industrial Revolution.

Friday, 3/9/18

Today in class, we did the Map Assignment (linked under Unit 8 tab), discussed Nationalism (if you were absent, get the handout from me and notes from a classmate) and last we did a guided reading on pages 692-697 (both under Unit 8 tab).  Be sure ot pay attention to terms from assignment sheet on the worksheet!

Tuesday, 3/6/18

Today in class, we finished our Napoleon newspapers and discussed what ultimately lead to Napoleon's downfall (character traits, strategy, etc).  Then we did a full class discussion and worksheet on the Congress of Vienna and last we had some time to review for the test on Wednesday.  All late HW for this unit is also due tomorrow.

Friday, 3/2/18

Today in class, we did one more art moment regarding Napoleon and then discussed in depth if he promoted or departed from the goals of the French Revolution (based on textbook material and a video clip we watched).  Be sure to get notes from someone if you weren't here.  Last, we began the Napoleon Newspaper activity linked on the website.  Also on the website is the Unit 7 test info (test is on Wednesday).