IB+HOA

=Semester 2 - Spring 2016= Unit 3: World War I

January 4-6, 2016
 * Monday 1/4: We will go over the unit 2 exams and a brief introduction to unit 3: 20th Century Warfare
 * Block 1: Complete pages 2-3; 6 of the following packet (20th Century Warfare). We will discuss the aspects of war and reasons for war.
 * [[file:20th Century Warfare.doc]]
 * For homework (due Thursday): read the chapter 2 packet (see me for a copy) and complete page 1 of the following note packet on the status of European powers by 1900
 * [[file:Causes of WWI note sheet.docx]]

January 7, 2016
 * No bellwork today. The entire period will be spent going over your practice EA3 using the above powerpoint. You will need to complete a practice analysis and reflection if you would like to make up missing points on your essay!

January 8 & 11, 2016
 * Friday 1/8: Bellwork is on slide #1 of the above powerpoint. For homework, read pages 13-18 in the chapter 2 packet and complete pages 2-3 in the note packet on long term causes of WWI. Only take notes on the bullet points that list page numbers!
 * Monday 1/11: Bellwork is on slide #5 of the above powerpoint. We will review over the reading and take notes on the long term causes

Block 1
 * No bellwork today!
 * We will spend the first part of class finishing the notes/discussion on long-term causes
 * The rest of class will be spent reading about the short term causes and completing the graphic organizer on page 3 of the note worksheet (due Thursday)

January 14, 2016
 * After bellwork, we will start an in-class project on the short term causes of WWI. See slide #3 for details

January 15, 2016
 * No bellwork today! We will continue working on the storyboard project

January 18, 2016
 * NO SCHOOL - MLK DAY!***

BLOCK 1
 * No bellwork today. We will finish the storyboards, present/review, and start reading about the immediate causes of WWI.
 * For homework, read pages 25-31 and complete the top portion of page 4 in the note packet (Stop at the "outbreak of war" flow chart)

January 21, 2016
 * For homework, read about "who is to blame for starting WWI?" Pages 29-34. Be ready to present arguments tomorrow!

January 22, 2016


 * No bellwork today!
 * We will spend the class playing "The Blame Game" to review over the countries' roles in starting WWI
 * __If you were absent today__ --> Write a one-paragraph analysis that blames your assigned country! You need to reference their role in long/short term causes, as well as, how they contributed to the outbreak of war. Also, you need to make reference to one historian and their arguments (use the end of your ch.2 packet)
 * I will collect the causes of WWI note packet, make sure you finish the last page!
 * We will pick up with opening of the fronts on Monday..... no homework this weekend!

January 25, 2016
 * For homework (due Thursday): Read pages 49-57 and create a graphic organizer on strategies used to fight WWI (reference slide #17 for specifics)

January 26-28, 2016
 * No bellwork! Throughout the two block periods we will review over fighting tactics/strategies and watch the video "Shellshock." As you watch the video, fill out the worksheet.
 * [[file:Shell shock video notes.docx]]
 * The video can be found at: []

January 29-February 4, 2016 (1/2 day week!!!)
 * Friday 1/29: Bellwork is on the first slide. After bellwork we will take notes on U.S. Involvement.
 * Monday 2/1: No bellwork today! We will finish notes then read Wilson's January 1917 address to the Senate. Use the FIRST SPEECH in the following packet. For homework, you need to write a three-paragraph analysis (guidelines are on slide #28)
 * [[file:Wilson pridoc neutral to war.doc]]
 * BLOCK 1 (Pd. 4 - Tuesday 2/2 & Pd. 5 - Thursday 2/4): Bellwork is on slide #31. After bellwork discussion, you will complete a group activity on the American Homefront of WWI using the following worksheet.
 * [[file:America's Homefront WWI.doc]]
 * For homework (due Friday): read Wilson's declaration of war speech (SECOND SPEECH in packet) and complete the notes outlined on the back of the American Homefront worksheet
 * Wednesday 2/3: 1/2 day = CURRENT EVENT!

February 5, 2016
 * Orange worksheet on the homefront/Wilson's declaration of war is due today!
 * The rest of class will be spent completing a worksheet on Cuban involvement in WWI. We will finish this in class on Monday.
 * [[file:Cuban Involvement in WWI.doc]]

February 8, 2016
 * BELLWORK: Create a flow-chart of events leading to U.S. declaration of war. Include actions taken by BOTH the U.S. and Germany.
 * The rest of class will be spent completing the Cuban involvement worksheet (due tomorrow)

Block 1
 * Bellwork questions on this document -->
 * [[file:Cuban Involvement BW 2016.docx]]
 * After bellwork, read/complete the worksheet about Canadian Involvement in WWI (Due Friday)
 * [[file:Canadian Involvement wkst.doc]]

February 11, 2016

February 12, 2016
 * For homework, read pages 167-174 and complete outline notes. For further guidelines, see slide #27 of the above powerpoint

February 15, 2016
 * For homework, use your HOA textbook to complete the following worksheet.

BLOCK 1
 * Finish the 3-way comparison on Cuba, Canada and Brazil.

February 18, 2016
 * Internal Assessment Overview!

February 19, 2016
 * IB UA Day

February 22-24, 2016
 * No bellwork!
 * All juniors will attend 4th period TOK and 5th period HOA
 * We will continue to work on history IA stuff! Bring your assessment guide everyday!

February 25-28, 2016
 * NO SCHOOL - RODEO BREAK!***

February 29, 2016
 * IA topic question due!
 * Practice grading IA

March 1-11, 2016
 * BLOCK 1 (pd. 4 - 3/1 and pd. 5 - 3/3): Bellwork is on the first slide. You will need to see me for a copy of the reading used to complete bellwork. After bellwork, we will discuss the Paris Peace Conference.
 * 3/2: (1/2 day) -- Current Event!
 * BLOCK 2: No bellwork today. We will go over all the requirements for the annotated bibliography. The rest of the class will be IA library research.
 * OFFICE HOURS SUNDAY AT UA LIBRARY FROM 3-5
 * 3/7: We will use the above powerpoint to complete the following note worksheet on the end of WWI
 * [[file:WWI and T of V note wkst.docx]]
 * BLOCK 1 (pd. 4 - 3/8 and pd. 5 - 3/9): We will finish the Treaty of Versailles lesson/worksheet from yesterday. The rest of class will be term card work time. Test tomorrow!
 * 3/10: UNIT 3 EXAM! TERM CARDS AND MISSING WORK DUE!
 * [[file:Unit 3 Terms and Review WWI.doc]]
 * 3/11: Library work time on IA.
 * Annotated bibliography due 3/21!

March 14-20, 2016
 * NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK!***

March 21-30, 2016
 * Monday 3/21: Bellwork is on the first slide of the above powerpoint. For homework, complete the first page of the economies wkst (Canada and Latin America)
 * BLOCK 1: [[file:IA Part B and Outline.pptx]]
 * The above powerpoint has adjusted IA dates!!!
 * Thursday 3/24: Bellwork is on slide #4 of the post-WWI economies powerpoint. After bellwork we will take notes on Canada and do more Part B practice
 * Friday 3/25: IB UA day! Your homework this weekend is to start your IA outline!

March 28, 2016 CDO Library work day on IA

BLOCK 1
 * BELLWORK: 1)What was the Dawes Plan? 2)What are the pros/cons of buying on credit? 3)Explain Laissez-faire economic policies. 4)Why do banks pay interest on a savings account?
 * After we discuss bellwork, you will have an hour of in-class time to work on your IA. Your outline is due Wednesday 4/6

Block 2 (pd. 4 - 3/31 & pd. 5 - 4/1) & Block 1 (pd. 4 - 4/4 & pd. 5 - 4/5)
 * Block 2: Bellwork is on slide #1. Follow the instructions on the slides to complete your assignments for the day. Your blue worksheet is due.
 * Block 1: Bellwork is on slide #5. After bellwork, you will watch a video on the causes/effects of the stock market crash. Then you will have an hour of in-class time to work on your IA. Outline due next class!

April 6, 2016 (1/2 day!)
 * Outline due!
 * No current event!

April 8, 2016
 * Bellwork is on slide #12. After bellwork we will use your textbook and powerpoint to complete notes on the above worksheet.
 * For homework, read pages 184-185 and complete the last box on the roller coaster notes.
 * Part B due next Friday!

BLOCK 1

PART B CLASS EXAMPLE -->
 * When you turn in part B on Friday, make sure you have your RQ, section title, footnotes, and word count!

BLOCK 2 & Friday 4/15
 * BLOCK 2: Bellwork is on the first slide. After bellwork, you will complete a reading/notes on the Dust Bowl (see me for a copy) and we will watch a video.
 * Friday 4/15: No bellwork today. We will pick up with notes on slide #12.
 * Part B due today!

April 18, 2016
 * Library work day on IA (part A due Friday!)

BLOCKS 1 & 2
 * BLOCK 1: Bellwork is on the first slide. After bellwork, I will review over Part A (due Friday) and you will take notes on the election of 1932.
 * BLOCK 2: Bellwork (part C practice) is on slide #27. After bellwork, you will read pgs. 195-199 and take notes on New Deal programs
 * OFFICE HOURS SATURDAY STARBUCKS 3-5

April 25, 2016
 * Part C due!
 * IA ROUGH DRAFT - requirements are listed on slide #5

BLOCK 1

BLOCK 2


 * IA rough draft tomorrow!

April 29, 2016
 * Peer editing!
 * [[file:IA Peer Editing Form.doc]]

May 2, 2016
 * No bellwork today. We will discuss the Canadian political system and continue to work on the GD in Canada packet.

BLOCK 1
 * No bellwork today.
 * We will study the two Canadian Prime Ministers and how they responded to the GD.
 * [[file:GD PM King vs Bennett.doc]]

May 4, 2016
 * Final IA due!

BLOCK 2
 * Use your textbook to finish your Canadian GD packet. Due Monday!

UNIT 4 TERMS

May 9-12, 2015
 * This week we are studying the GD in Latin America. You will need to read pgs. 228-238 and complete the graphic organizer by Thursday.
 * In Thursday's class we will complete a compare/contrast activity on Argentina vs. Brazil. It is on the back of the yellow note sheet.
 * Work on term cards!

May 13, 2016
 * For review over the Great Depression, complete this 3-way comparison on the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

May 16, 2016
 * Term Cards due!
 * Review Game.

May 18, 2016
 * Unit 4 exam: Great Depression in the Americas

=Semester 1 - Fall 2015= = = August 6, 2015
 * Your signed syllabus is due Monday August 10th.

August 7, 2015
 * We finished going over the syllabus and discussing the links to TOK (pg. 4)
 * Your homework is a writing assignment on your personal history. It needs to be at least a page and include all important aspects of an auto-biography (birth, family, childhood, school, hobbies, memories, important events, goals, etc.)
 * Your signed syllabus and personal history are due Monday.

August 10, 2015

Block 1
 * Please see Ms. Bruggeman for a copy of the blank maps. Your map quiz will be on Wed/Thurs August 26/27.

August 13, 2015
 * We will be in the library for the next two weeks! Your project is due 8/31

MAP QUIZ OVER THE AMERICAS --> PD. 4 (Thursday 8/27) and PD. 5 (Wednesday 8/26)

August 14-31, 2015
 * Researching, filming, and editing your early US history project.
 * All projects must be converted to youtube, mp3, .wmv file, or burnt on a disc. They are due Monday 8/31!


 * If you missed your map quiz, you have one week to make it up!

September 1, 2015
 * Videos are due! We will be watching them in 4th period. Remember - TOK and HOA are combined for block #1 this week.

September 2, 2015 CURRENT EVENT!

September 4-10, 2015
 * Friday 9/4: Use slides 1-25 for today's lesson. As you progress through the slides you should complete the first portion of the following review timeline:
 * [[file:Early US History timeline.docx]]
 * For homework - read chapter 1 of Zinn's "A People's History of the United States." As you read, complete the following outline worksheet. The reading/outline are due on block 1 next week.
 * [[file:Zinn Ch 1 Columbus and Natives.docx]]
 * [[file:Zinn ch. 1 outline.docx]]
 * BLOCK 1 (9/8 & 9/9): Bellwork is on slide #26 of the above powerpoint. After bellwork, we will review over slides 27-49 and start a video on the Aztec.
 * September 10: No bellwork today. We will finish the rest of the video, review over the remaining slides, and discuss the pink outline worksheet.
 * For homework: read pgs. 22-26 in your HOA textbook about origins of the American Revolution. Be ready to discuss tomorrow!

September 11-17, 2015
 * Friday 9/11: Bellwork is on slide #1. After bellwork you will begin a reading - "Declaring Independence" (see me for a copy). As you read, follow the instructions for annotations on this annotation guide. Annotations for pgs. 49-58 are due Monday!
 * [[file:Annotation Guide for Declaring Independence.docx]]
 * Monday 9/14: Bellwork is on slide #4. After bellwork, we will complete the next stage of the timeline worksheet for the American Revolution.
 * For homework, read the rest of the "Declaring Independence packet" by Thursday!
 * Block 1 (Tues/Wed): Bellwork is on slide #8. You will need to see me for a copy of the poem to analyze! We will continue our timeline notes and work on the Declaration packet (due Thursday!)
 * Thursday 9/17: Bellwork is on slide #26. After I check the Declaration packet we will watch a video on reasons for colonial victory.

September 18, 2015
 * Use the OPCVL reference sheet to complete bellwork today. This document analysis strategy is a major component of the IB curriculum, so please make sure you understand it! After bellwork (I will collect today), you will use your skills of OPCVL to analyze the Declaration of Independence using the worksheet below. This is due Monday!
 * [[file:Dec of Ind OPCVL practice.docx]]

September 21-23, 2015
 * Monday 9/21: No bellwork today. We will review the DofI OPCVL and start timeline notes on the post-revolution American government.
 * Block 1: Bellwork is on slide #14. We will finish the notes on the new American government and begin ch. 7 of Zinn (1/2 due Thursday)

September 24, 2015
 * Due today: pages 1-5 of Zinn ch. 7 with a corresponding outline. The rest of the reading/outline is due on Monday!
 * Complete the "Westward Expansion" and "Mexican-American War" section of the timeline packet using the above poiwerpoint.

September 25, 2015
 * BELLWORK: Using the primary sources (see me for a copy) list all the arguments FOR and AGAINST slavery.
 * The rest of class will be in-class silent read time for Zinn - ch. 7 (due Monday!)

September 28, 2015
 * BELLWORK: 1)Describe the causes of the Mexican-American War. 2)Explain how the Cherokee interacted with white settlers. How was this interaction different from other tribes? 3)Explain Jackson's justification for removal. 4)Describe the interaction/outcome of the "Five Civilized Tribes" (Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Cherokee, Seminole)
 * Zinn ch. 7 outline due today!
 * We will finish the Westward Expansion notes from last Thursday.

Block 1
 * No bellwork today. We will go the Slavery/Civil War portions of the note worksheet

October 1, 2015
 * BELLWORK: You will need to get a copy of the KKK packet from me. This has the reading and questions you need to answer for bellwork.
 * The rest of class will be spent watching a video on the Civil War

October 2 & 5, 2015
 * No bellwork on Friday and Monday
 * Both days will be in-class work time on your term cards. Your 50 terms are due next Friday.

Block 1
 * We will finish the Reconstruction notes on the worksheet and review over unit 1

October 7, 2015
 * 1/2 day - current event!

October 9, 2015
 * Unit 1 Exam
 * Term cards and all late/missing work are due!

October 12-16: NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK!

October 19, 2015
 * For homework: read pgs. 88-90 and complete PAGE TWO of the following worksheet (Canada's path towards Confederation)
 * [[file:Road to Canadian Confederation Wkst.doc]]

October 20-22, 2015
 * Block 1: Bellwork is on the first slide.
 * After we review, you will read pages 90-93 and complete PAGE ONE of the worksheet from last class (Rebellions of 1837) - due tomorrow!
 * Block 2: No bellwork today! Instead you will complete a compare/contrast worksheet on the Rebellions of 1837
 * [[file:compare.pdf]]
 * For homework, read pages 104-107 and take notes on Canada's final path towards Confederation (Act of Union, Reciprocity Treaty, Three Conferences)

October 23, 2015
 * After we review over the establishment of the Canadian Confederation, I will go over your Canadian history project. We will meet all next week in the lab. The final project is due Monday November 2nd.
 * [[file:Canadian History Project.doc]]

October 26-30, 2015
 * We will be in the library working on your Canadian History project.

November 2, 2015
 * Canadian history project due! Presentations will begin!

Block 1
 * As you go through the notes complete the following worksheet. The back side is homework for tonight (see me for a copy of the corresponding reading)
 * [[file:Justifications for Expansion.docx]]

November 6 & 9, 2015
 * Friday 11/6: Bellwork is on slide #1. After bellwork, you will divide into groups and read about specific philosophers and their justifications for expansion. Each group will create a brief presentation to teach the class.
 * [[file:Expansion philosopher reading.doc]]
 * [[file:Expansion philosopher wkst.doc]]
 * Monday 11/9: bellwork is on slide #6. You will need to get a copy of the handout from me to complete bellwork. After bellwork, we will complete the presentations and discuss/review.
 * BLOCK 1: No bellwork today! We will review the appellate court proceedings and continue our lesson, group presentations on philosophy justifications for US expansion
 * Friday 11/13: IB UA day! No homework!

November 16 AND November 20, 2015
 * Monday 11/16: No bellwork today. I will distribute the Hawaii reading/worksheet (due Friday) and we will finish the OPCVL presentations on US expansionism
 * **Friday 11/20:** Bellwork is on slide #9. After I collect the Hawaii worksheet we will review over the annexation of the territory

Block 1
 * US CIVICS TEST - This is a requirement for graduation. If you miss today, you need to make it up ASAP!

Thursday November 19, 2015
 * No history today! Appellate court!

November 23-25, 2015
 * Block 1 (M/T): Bellwork is on slide #1. We will review over annexation of Hawaii then read about the Venezuelan Crisis using the following document. Read/take notes on the Venezuelan Crisis by Wednesday
 * [[file:Venezuelan Crisis 1895.doc]]
 * Block 2: Bellwork is on slide #28 of the above powerpoint. After review over Venezuela, we will read about the causes of the Spanish-American War using the following worksheet. Due Monday!
 * [[file:Causes of SpAm War wkst.doc]]

November 30, 2015
 * Class will begin by reviewing over EA 3. I explained a practice essay that is due on Monday.
 * [[file:EA3 Justifications for US Expansionism.docx]]
 * Independent work on your Causes of Spanish-American War worksheet

December 1 - December 4, 2015
 * Block 1 (12/1 - pd. 4 & 12/3 - pd.5): Bellwork is on slide #1. Take notes on slides 2-18. The rest of class will be spent working on the Sp-Am War wkst (due Friday!)
 * 12/2 (1/2 day): We will start class by reviewing over Unit 2 Information. Term cards are due Monday December 14th! Use slides 19-23 for explanation on the political cartoon analysis activity
 * [[file:Political Cartoon Practice.docx]]
 * 12/4: Bellwork is on slide #24. We will spend the period finishing notes/review on the Spanish-American War

December 7, 2015
 * After review over the Sp-Am War, you will complete a reading on the status of Puerto Rico. Note/annotation check next class!
 * EA 3 practice essay due!

Block 1
 * After bellwork, we will take notes on Roosevelt's foreign policy.

December 10, 2015
 * I am collecting all remaining bellwork today!

December 11, 2015
 * Term Card work day!

FINALS WEEK!
 * Final Exams on Wednesday!