6th Period World History, May 15

Objective : Today we will review for the final exam by practising questions with flash cards and blank maps.

We will also have our final binder check.

7th Period World History, May 14

Objective: Today everyone who needs time to finish their test on Asian Countries and Capitals may do so. Everyone else must remain quiet until all tests are in.

We will make flash cards for the portion of the final exam that isn't over geography.

6th Period World History, May 8

Announcement: Test on Friday over Asian Countries and Capitals.  These will also be on your final.

Fast 5: Look at the map of the former Soviet Union on page 931. Write down the names of each independant state you see besides Russia.

Take a guess: What does "-stan" mean?

Objective: Today we will learn about the rise of the Soviet Union, the Cold War, and the decline of the Soviet Union.

Get into groups and read pages 930-935, or you may work alone.  Define the words or identify the people in question 1 on page 935, and also answer questions 2 through 7.

7th Period World History

No fast 5 today

Everyone except Oksana,  Miranda, Joevanna, Michael M., and Juanito A. must re-take the test on Europe today.

You will have 12 minutes to review your blank map and flash cards.

Remember, THIS IS A TEST.  STAY QUIET DURING THE TEST or you will get a zero.

Write corrected answers on a separate sheet of paper.  Be sure to tell me if your correct answer is for page 1 (matching countries and capitals) or page 2 (identifying countries).

After the re-test, please make flash cards for your Asian countries and capitals. The flash cards are worth 36 points.  Your test on Asian countries and capitals is Friday.  Your final exam will include matching questions on both Asian countries and capitals and European countries and capitals.

6th Period World History May 6

No Fast 5 Today!

The first 10 minutes of class you may review your notes to prepare for the test re-take.  Everyone will receive his or her ungraded test back.

You will have 20 minutes to finish your test. If it looks like many people need more time, you will be given more time.

If you speak, make noise, or do anything that could be interpreted as cheating, your test will be taken away and you will get a zero.

During the second portion of class you should finish your map of Asia and make flash cards to help you memorize Asian Capitals. Map due today, flashcards due Wednesday. Test on Friday.

Due today: Write four memory tricks to help you match 3 Asian capitals to their country.

7th Period World History, May 3

Test on the map of Europe!

We will take the beginning of the class to review. If you fail the test you may take it again only if you come after school. You need to know this material because it will be part of the final.

Test on the map of Asia will be Thursday.

6th Period World History, May 3

Announcements: Be sure you get the handout on important end-of-year dates for this class, and information on the last binder check.
Does anyone want 10 points extra credit for getting a thank you card that the class can sign and send to Wanda?
Test day on the map of Europe!
We will take some time to review, and then you take the test. If you fail, you make take the test again after school only.  You need to learn this because it will also appear on your final.

7th Period World History, May 2

No Fast 5 today.

DON'T FORGET: Your test on European Countries and Capitals is TOMORROW.  This is worth more points than any test we've had this semester.  Study with your flash cards and a blank map.

Objective: Today we will improve our knowledge of world geography by using an atlas in the textbook to access information.

Today you should finish your map of Asia and turn it in for a grade.  Your test on Asia will be Tuesday.

After that you may either study for your test on Europe, or you may work on a map of Africa for Extra Credit.

6th Period World History, May 1

Don't forget TEST on FRIDAY on European countries and capitals.  Study your flash cards and blank map.

Objective: Today we will learn about the Holocaust by going to the gallery and meeting a survivor.

Quickly sign an attendance sheet.

Take something to write with and on.

Leave your backpack in the room.

If you want to see your updated grade, you may get a grade sheet from the teacher after class.

6th and 7th Period World History, Ap 29 Ap 30

Fast 5: Use the book to find Cambodia, Armenia and Rwanda on the maps. Be able to point them out when the teacher comes around.

Objective: Today we will learn about genocide by taking notes and watching a short film.

Objective: We will also finish our maps of Europe and make flash cards of the countries and capitals.

7th Period World History, April 26

No Fast 5 today!

Today is MAP day.  Complete the maps of Europe and Asia, and turn in at least the map of Europe for a grade. The map of Asia must be turned in at least by Tuesday.

(On a separate sheet of paper, write numbers 1 to 34. Write the correct country that corresponds with the number. If there is a dot for the capital of that country on the map, write the capital after the country.  That list is all you turn in to me.)

On Thursday you will have a test that asks you to fill in the countries and capitals of Europe. (Yes, I'm going to change the numbers.)

On Friday you will have a test that asks you until fill in the countries and capitals of Asia.  Oh, and I forgot to put a number inside Afghanistan.  Please put number 34 inside that country.

Note that these maps and tests on these maps are both worth LOTS of points. Begin studying for these tests this weekend, and practise a little each night.

6 Period World History, April 26

No Fast Five today!

Objectives: Today students will complete modern maps of Asia and Europe.   You must turn in at least at least the map of Europe today for a grade.  The map of Asia is due Monday.
YOU WILL HAVE a TEST on BOTH MAPS (Countries and Capitals)  on FRIDAY, MAY 3.  I suggest you take a second map home  of each continent to study a little each night.  Please notice how many points these two maps are worth.  The test on these maps will carry the most points you've had on any test this semester.  Don't try to memorize the numbers on the maps because they will be different on the tests.

If you did not turn in work from earlier in the week, you need to do so immediately. These three assignments were worth points:  reaction to the Hitler/Stalin film, re-action to the Holocaust film, and 7 quiz questions you created after reading pages 874-879.

6th & 7th Period World History, April 24 & 25

Fast 5.  Look at the chart on page 875. 
a. How many Jewish people died or left Europe between 1933 and 1945? 
b. In which two countries does it seem there were none left?
c.How many death camps and concentration camps do you see on the map?

Today we will continue learning about World War II and the Holocaust. 
1. We'll watch a short video. Write notes. You will turn in two paragraphs of re-action by Friday. 
2.We will break into groups of up to 3 students. Each group will write one quiz question on the information under each blue headline on pages 874- 879. That's 7 questons.  Turn in by the end of class.  Make sure you've turned in your re-action to last week's film on Hitler and Stalin. 
If you get done with that you will start on the map, due at the end of class Friday

7th Period World History, Ap. 23

Announcements: 1. Your signed grade sheet was due Friday, but you may turn it in today.
2.  Take all binders home. If you didn't give it to the teacher for grading, you have a zero. She may grade some today if there is time.  NO CONFERECE Wednesday morning because you have a class meeting.                      
 ALL late work was due yesterday. If you turn it in today there is no guarantee it will help your progress report score.
 Turn in your reaction essays to Thursday's film on Hitler and Stalin. (1. Compare and contrast Hitler and Stalin. OR 2. Why do people consider Hitler and Stalin among the most evil people who have ever lived?)

6th Period World History, April 22

Announcements: Your signed grade sheet was due Friday, but you may turn it in today.
                          If you haven't turned in your binder for grading, you must do so today or you will receive a zero for this assignment when you progress report grade is determined.
 ALL late work must be turned in today to count on your progress report.
 Turn in your reaction essays to Thursday's film on Hitler and Stalin. (1. Compare and contrast Hitler and Stalin. OR 2. Why do people consider Hitler and Stalin among the most evil people who have ever lived?)

Fast 10:  Look at pictures on pages 810-811, and read the information.  Why do you think young people joined Hitler Youth?  OR Take 10 minutes to recover points, open book and open note, on Friday's test.  You may boost your score up to 9 points.

Objective: Today we will aquire info to help us analyze aspects of World War II by taking some  introductory notes  and reading pages 876-879.
               

6th and 7th Period World History

No Fast 5 today.

1. Turn your signed grade sheet into the collection basket.

1. Take the first 10 minutes of class to review  for your test with a partner. The second 10 minutes you must review SILENTY.  If you are not quiet, you may receive a zero on your test.

3. Take the test.

4.  When you are finished with the test, SILENTLY work on your writing prompts.  You must write at least 10 sentences.  Do one for 8 points, and a second for up to 5 points extra credit.

1. Compare and contrast Hitler and Stalin.

2. Why do people consider Hitler and Stalin among the most evil people who have ever lived?

7th Period World History, April 18

Fast 5: Based on what you know about Hitler, what qualities did he have that made him a leader? 

What did he do that made him evil?

Do you think he was born evil, or did he become evil?


Objectives:  To review for the test, we will review guided reading  mock section quiz 23-1, as well as a study guide.  
We will begin study of World War II by watching parts of a video biography on Hitler and Stalin.

After the video, write an essay answering one of these questions:

1. Compare and contrast Hitler and Stalin.

2. Why do people consider Hitler and Stalin among the most evil people who have ever lived?

6th Period World History, April 17

Announcement: Turn your signed grade sheet into the 6th Period collection basket.

Fast 5: Based on what you know about Hitler, what qualities did he have that made him a leader? 

What did he do that made him evil?

Do you think he was born evil, or did he become evil?


Objectives:  To review for the test, we will review guided reading 23-1 and mock section quiz 23-1, as well as a study guide.  
We will begin study of World War II by watching parts of a video biography on Hitler and Stalin.

After the video, write an essay answering one of these questions:

1. Compare and contrast Hitler and Stalin.

2. Why do people consider Hitler and Stalin among the most evil people who have ever lived?

7th Period World History, April 16

Fast Five:  Study and compare the two maps on page 779. Answer questions 1 and 2.

Objective: Today we will learn about the end of World War I by taking notes and by getting in groups to read pages 778-783.  You will write summaries and questions for each section with a blue headline.

Announcements: 1.  Binder check this week.  I will be checking them in class as you do your work. If I don't get to yours by Friday you must leave it Friday.
3. Short answer/multiple choice TEST FRIDAY.  Study mock quiz 23-1, your Fast-5 self quiz from Friday April 12, your notes from today, your notes on Gandhi, and your notes on North Korea.

6th Period World History, April 15

Fast Five:  Study and compare the two maps on page 779. Answer questions 1 and 2.

Objective: Today we will learn about the end of World War I by taking notes and by getting in groups to read pages 778-783.  You will write summaries and questions for each section with a blue headline.

Announcements: 1. Check blackboard to see if you need to make up AIMS tomorrow morning.
2.  Binder check this week.  I will be checking them in class as you do your work. If I don't get to yours by Friday you must leave it Friday.
3. Short answer/multiple choice TEST FRIDAY.  Study mock quiz 23-1, your Fast-5 self quiz from Friday April 12, your notes from today, your notes on Gandhi, and your notes on North Korea.

6th and 7th World History, April 12

Fast 5:  Self-quiz!  1. Without looking at your notes or the book, can you list or explain reasons that World War I started?  2. Can you list or explain reasons the United States entered World War I? 3. We also talked about North Korea this week.  Why are they threatening the U.S., South Korea, and Japan?


Objective:  Yes, we have a movie today! Today is a review day. Sit back and watch the film on World War I, and look for references to vocabulary and concepts we've been talking about.  Jot down any questions you have in your notes.

7th Period World History

Fast Five:  Can you think of any developments that made war worse of the years?  What about developments that made war not as bad?

We will take notes on World War I, emphasizing how the nature of warfare changed and how America got invovled in the first place.  We'll watch this video: Then students will read  762-769. Answer questions 2 and 3 on p. 769 for points and terms in question 1 for extra credit.

6th Period World History, April 10

No Fast 5 today!

Instead, please spend the first 12 minutes of class reviewing your Monday lecture notes on the Korean War and the current conflict. After 12 minutes everyone will clear desks and we will take a multiple choice quiz.

Students who were not here on Monday should read the news story and answer questions. They will have to come in at conference time to take an alternate assessment, or they may take the assessment today.

We'll go over the questions from the news story, then take the quiz.

Objective: We will take notes on World War I, emphasizing how the nature of warfare changed and how America got invovled in the first place.  Then students will read  762-769. Answer questions 2 and 3 on p. 769 for points and terms in question 1 for extra credit.

7th Period World History, April 9

No Fast 5 today because today is a short class.

Due to requests from students, we will discuss background on the Korean War and discuss the impending crisis with North Korea.  You will read a news article with a partner and turn in answers to 10 questions. 

6th Period World History, April 8

Fast 5: Look at the two maps on page 1,016 and answer questions 1 and 2.

Objective: Due to student requests, today we'll analyze the political impact of the Cold War as it relates to North and South Korea.  We'll do this by taking notes, watching a video, and getting in groups to read a news story and taking notes on that story.


At the end of group work be prepared to tell the class one thing you learned and one question you still have.

Announcement: On Wednesday you will have a quiz on today's notes.

6th Period World History, April 5

Fast 5: Look at the bar graph on page 759.  Which side had a bigger army, the Triple Alliance or the Triple Entente?

Which countries made up the Triple Alliance?  Which countries made up the Triple Entente?

Objective: Today we will examine causes of World War I by taking notes during a lecture, watching videos, and by reading Chapter 23, Section 1 pages 758-761;  we will complete guided reading 23-1, and questions on a mock section quiz 23-1.

7th Period World History April 4

Fast 5: Look at the bar graph on page 759.  Which side had a bigger army, the Triple Alliance or the Triple Entente?

Which countries made up the Triple Alliance?  Which countries made up the Triple Entente?

Objective: Today we will examine causes of World War I by taking notes during a lecture, by reading Chapter 23, Section 1 pages 758-761, by completing the guided reading 23-1, and by doing a mock section quiz 23-1.

6th & 7th Period World History, April 2 & 3

Fast 5:  You know at one point the United States was a colony of Great Britian.  What are some other countries Great Britian colonized or controlled?  (Hint: see the maps on page 693,  &05, 709, 725, or use your smart phone.)

Objective: Today we will learn about Gandhi by taking notes and watching a film, and writing a summary of the film. 

If you missed class today you may watch the film here. Turn in your summary with 10 facts to get credit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DqCz4y6h5Y

Did you miss the Friday before Spring Break?

If you did, remember you must come to conference period on Wednesday to make up work for full credit. 

On Friday students selected two of the four writing prompts to answer in class. Students were allowed to use their notes and their book.  The prompts were given to class before Friday.

Answers should be at least two paragraphs and will be judged primarily on facts you include in your answers. However, your answers should also use correct spelling and punctuation.  Your paragraphs should have a topic sentence that is supported by the other sentences.

Use your own words. Do NOT copy sentences from the textbook.

1. Explain how internal conflicts lead to radical overthrow of traditional governments in France, Latin America, and Russia, leading to new political and economic systems.

2. Did Napoleon do more to preserve the ideas of the French Revolution or more to betray them? (598-599)

3. Compare and contrast the French Revolution to the Russian Revolution.

4. Explain how the French Revolution impacted the movement for independence in Latin America. (Lecture on Latin America)

6th and 7th Period World History, March 22

No Fast Five today!

Please write the objective, and quiet down quickly so we can start on the writing prompts.

Objective: Today we will finish our studies on revolution by answering at least two writing prompts. 

Announcements: All students must take home their binders today. Any left in the classroom will have to be picked up in the principal's office when you get back from Spring Break.

7th Period World History, March 21

Fast 5:  Answer these questions:
    1. Name a city in Russia.
    2. True or false: The President of Russia is Putin.
    3. Write down anything else you know about Russian geography, Russian politics, or famous Russian people.

Today we will learn how internal conflicts led to the radical overthrow of a government, creating a new political and economic system by:

1) Taking notes on the Russian Revolution.

2) Getting in groups of two or three students to read the section you did NOT read in the last class.  (The Russian Revolution, pages 772-777 or Latin American Revolutions, pages 708-715.) Write summaries and questions. Get as much done as you can.  (30 minutes)

3) After 30 minutes you will prepare to answer Friday's writing prompts.  Select two. You will be able to use the book or any notes you bring to write your answers Friday.  Though you may prepare your notes in groups Thursday, when you answer the prompt Friday you must work alone.  Your answers must be at least two paragraphs each, be factually correct, and use good grammar, correct punctuation and spelling. 

4) Wrap up: At the end of class please be prepared to tell the class which writing prompts you plan to answer, and one fact you will be including in your answer.

6th Period World History, March 20

Fast 5: Today we will be reading about the Russian Revolution that took place in 1917.  Please write down what you know or think about when you think of Russia. You can write names of famous Russians, cities you know about in Russia, or anything you know about the politics of Russia. (You need three sentences or at least three ideas to get 3 points for content.)

Today we will learn how internal conflicts led to the radical overthrow of the Russian Czar, creating a new political and economic system by:

1) Taking notes on the Russian Revolution.

2) Getting in groups of two or three students, or working alone, to read Chapter 23, Section 3, pages 772-777.   The paper you turn in must have a summary and questions for each section, as well as indicate who in the group did the reading, who did the summarizing, and who wrote the group's questions. (30 minutes)

3) After finishing the reading section our group will prepare to answer Friday's writing prompts.  You will be able to use the book or any notes you bring to write your answers Friday.  Though you may prepare your notes in groups Thursday, when you answer the prompt Friday you must work alone.  Your answers must be at least two paragraphs each, be factually correct, and use good grammar, correct punctuation and spelling. 

4) Wrap up: At the end of class please be prepared to tell the class something you learned about the Russian Revolution, and a question you have about the Russian Revolution.

7th Period World History March 19

Fast 5:  You've been learning about the French Revolution and today you will learn about revolutions in Latin America and Russia.  Answer these two questions:

A) Can you think of any revolutionary leaders in Mexico, Latin America or Russia? If yes, name them and what you know about them.

B)  What conditions make people want to over throw their government?   What conditions make it easier to make a government leader fall?


Today we will: 

     Discuss how our class handled new bathroom/water break rules.

     Discuss some of the questions we had last week about Napoleon

     Take notes on Latin American Revolutions and the Russian Revolution.

      Get into groups of 3, like last week, to read, take notes, and write questions on EITHER Chapter 21, Section 4 (pages 708 to 715 on Latin American Independence) OR  Chapter 23, Section 3 (pages 772 to 777 on the Russian Revolution). Your group must turn in your ABC summaries and questions for one of these TODAY.

       Wrap-up: We'll review what we learned, talk about new binder rules and late work.

6th Period World History, March 18

Fast 5:  You've been learning about the French Revolution and today you will learn about revolutions in Latin America.  Answer these two questions:

A) Can you think of any revolutionary leaders in Mexico or Latin America? If yes, name them and what you know about them.

B)  What conditions make people want to over throw their government?   What conditions make it easier to topple a government?


Today we will:

     Discuss some of the questions we had last week about Napoleon

     Take notes on Latin American Revolutions

      Get into groups of 3, like last week, to read, take notes, and write questions on Chapter 21, Section 4 (pages 708 to 715). Turn in TODAY.

       Wrap-up: We'll review what we learned, talk about new binder rules and late work.

    

7th Period World History March 14

Fast 5 (or 10): Go to page 598, Read about the Louisiana Purchase, and answer questions 1 and 2.

---Announcements. Binders are not yet graded.  Make sure you leave it for me to grade.
--Turn in two worksheets on Napoleon today, your signed course outline, What is Government, and any other missing work.

Objectives: Today we will work in groups of three to read about Napoleon.  We will read pages 596 to 603. 

Groups will turn in one piece of paper with everyone's name on it.

Person A will read the section under the blue title. The paper should say the blue title, and the name of person A.
Person B will then summarize what was read, write the summary on the paper (one or two sentences) and read the summary to the group. Person C will write any questions he/she has, as well as any questions group members may add. (Questions could include definitions of words, where places are, or anything you did not understand).

There are 13 blue titles.  Group members switch letters after every blue title.

If the group finishes the reading, group members may earn bonus points for answering questions on page 603.

6th Period World History, March 13

Fast 5 (or 10): Go to page 598, Read about the Louisiana Purchase, and answer questions 1 and 2.

---Announcements. Not all binders are graded. If yours is not, make sure you leave it for me to grade.
--Turn in two worksheets on Napoleon today.

Objectives: Today we will work in groups of three to read about Napoleon.  We will read pages 596 to 603. 

Groups will turn in one piece of paper with everyone's name on it.

Person A will read the section under the blue title. The paper should say the blue title, and the name of person A.
Person B will then summarize what was read, write the summary on the paper (one or two sentences) and read the summary to the group. Person C will write any questions he/she has, as well as any questions group members may add. (Questions could include definitions of words, where places are, or anything you did not understand).

There are 13 blue titles.  Group members switch letters after every blue title.

If the group finishes the reading, group members may earn bonus points for answering questions on page 603.

7th Period World History, March 12

Fast 5:  Look at the picture on page 597.  Answer questions 1 and 2. x

Objectives
Today we will:

Take notes on the French Revolution (the Reign of Terror). These will be placed in binders and be part of a separate grade for notes. did not do

Read silently Chapter 18, section 3. 596-603. Answer questions 1-8 on page 603.  If we get to this, this will be due Thursday. did not do

Welcome Mr. Burrola!

Turn in binders for grading.  (Include the notes you just took, and your signed course outline.) x

Turn in any other work you have due, including "What is Government?" vocab from page 454. X

Homework: Doomed March to Russia and 3 ways Napoleon changed the World. given out x

6th Period World History, March 11

Fast 5:  Look at the picture on page 597.  Answer questions 1 and 2.

Objectives
Today we will:

Take notes on the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. These will be placed in binders. X

Read silently Chapter 18, section 3. 596-603. Answer questions 1-8 on page 603.  Turn in today or Wednesday. (didn't get to this)

Welcome Mr. Burrola! (x)

Turn in binders for grading.  (Include the notes you just took, and your signed course outline.)


Turn in any other work you have due, including "What is Government?" vocab from page 454,

Homework: Doomed March to Russia and 3 ways Napoleon changed the World. (distributed before Mr. Burolla came.)

7th Period World History, March 8

Fast 5: Discuss reasons for the financial crisis in France that came before the French Revolution. (See page 578).

Today in class we will:


    1. Take notes on the French Revolution. These will be placed in your binder, but they will receive a separate grade of 15 points.

    2. Turn in your Fast 5 (5 points)

     3. Turn in homework What is Governmnent? (15 points)

     4. Turn in old vocab assignment from p. 454.

6th Period World History March 8

Fast 5: List the reasons for the near collapse of government  finances in France that occurred before the French Revolution. (See page 578).

Objectives today:
 We will:
     Get a course outline that must be signed, along with list of rules, for 10 points. (Put the signed documents in your binder and turn them in next week.)
      Receive and discuss grade sheets.

       Turn in TODAY:
        1. Today's Fast 5  (5 pts)
        2. What is Government? (15 pts)
         3. Vocab from 454, if you haven't (13 pts)

      On Monday your Binder is due. You will receive:
     --- A binder score (Averaged with your sub grade)
     ---10 points if you have the course outline and rules signed.
     ---A specific grade on notes you took Weds on the French Revolution.
    

7th Period World History March 7

Fast 5: (See page 551) What did Enlightenment thinker  Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe?

Objective 1: I will acquire information to help me analyze developments that lead to the French Revolution by:

1. Discussing the handout about Rousseau in class, and completing it as homework.
2. Taking notes, and participating in class discussion and reading of Chapter 18, section 1 (pages 576-583).

Objective 2: We will welcome Mr. Burrola to class!

6th Period March 6

Fast 5: (See page 551) What did Enlightenment thinker  Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe?

Objectives: I will acquire information to help me analyze developments that lead to the French Revolution by:

1. Discussing the handout about Rousseau in class, and completing it as homework.
2. Taking notes, and participating in class discussion and reading of Chapter 18, section 1 (pages 576-583).

7th Period World History March 5

Fast 5: For full credit write your full name, period number, seat number, and question; answer the question with at least three grammatically correct sentences.

Q: Tell me anything you know about France, Napoleon, or the French Revolution.  (If you can't think of anything, try looking at Chapter 18, which begins on page 574.)

Objectives: Today we will:
                1. Take a few notes on the Enlightenment
                2. Begin reading Chapter 18, Section 1, which begins on 574, allowing students to acquire information that will help them analyze developments of the French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon. 
              3.) Go elsewhere on campus to (T-266 at 2:45) to select classes 
                 

6th Period World History March 4

Fast 5: For full credit write your full name, period number, seat number, and question; answer the question with at least three grammatically correct sentences.

Q: Tell me anything you know about France, Napoleon, or the French Revolution.  (If you can't think of anything, try looking at Chapter 18, which begins on page 574.)

Objectives: Today we will:
                  1. Take a few notes on the Englightenment (x)
                  2) Take quiz on rules x
                  3.) Go elsewhere on campus to T-272 at 2:15 to select classes x
                  4. Begin reading Chapter 18, Section 1, which begins on 574, allowing me to acquire information that will help me analyze developments of the French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon. (didn't get to this)

World History Fast Five March 1

Fast Five:   Why was the Glorious Revolution glorious?  Why was the Bill of Rights important to world history?  (see page 463).

March 1, World History Objectives, 7th Period

Today we will:
1. Everyone must turn in red folders so we are ready for registration next week.
2. Check to see that everyone has handouts on binder guidelines, objectives, fast fives, extra credit, and class rules.
3. Take a quiz on class rules.
4. Return Explorer Tests. Grades have not been recorded, so they must be given back to the teacher. Those who did poorly (D or F) should see the teacher at conference time to recover points.  No more make up tests for full credit are available unless a person has been sick for many days.

March 1 World History Objectives, 6th

Today is a catch up day. We will:

1. Everyone must turn in red folders so we are ready for registration next week.
2. Check to see that everyone has handouts on binder guidelines, objectives, fast fives, extra credit, and class rules.
3. Review class rules again in preparation for a quiz on the rules next week.
4. Return Explorer Tests. Grades have not been recorded, so they must be given back to the teacher. Those who did poorly (D or F) should see the teacher at conference time to recover points.  No more make up tests for full credit are available unless a person has been sick for many days.

World History Objectives Feb 28

Today in class we will:
       --learn about some of the steps we need to take to get into college.
       --Review class rules, again, in preparation for a quiz on them.
       --Finish taking notes on Wars of Religion.
       --Finish reading Chapter 14, section 1 and 2.

Today's Fast 5: Explain the difference between Catholic and Protestant.

WH Objectives Feb 27

Fast 5:  Explain the difference between Catholic and Protestant.

Today in class we will:
   Learn about steps we need to take to help us get to college from a guest speaker.
   Discuss how our binders are going to be graded.
   Finish taking notes on Wars of Religion.
   Finish reading Chapter 14, section 1 and 2.

Feb 25 and 26 Objective

I will gain an understanding of how the Age of Revolution intensified internal conflict that led to the radical overthrow of traditional governments,  thus  creating  new political and economic systems.

I will do this by listening to a teacher's lecture and taking notes.
Reading Chapter 14, section 1.

Objectives Jan 30-Feb 20

I will acquire information that will help me understand how innovations, discoveries, exploration and colonization accelerated contact, conflict, and interconnection among societies world wide, thus transforming and creating nations.

I will do this by:

Reading chapter 13, sections 1,2, and 3

Completing guided readings 1,2, and 3.

Completing vocabulary assignments in sections 1 and 2.

Creating mock test questions.

Taking a mock quiz.

Responding to various Fast 5 questions.

Taking a quiz.

Participating in discussion when we review for the test.

Assessment Feb 19 and 20.

Objective Jan 25 to 29

I will fill out a survey about my career interests and school involvement so the new teacher can have some information about me.

I will describe a current event out of the United States by reading a news story and writing a report of at least one hand-written page, following a rubric provided by the teacher.