US History (Period 4) Assignments

Today we went over the Final Exam Study Guide. We then continued to discuss Civil Rights, pertaining to Women.

Today we finished watching "Forrest Gump". Please answer the questions carefully and fully below and turn in to me. Thanks!
1. What is your favorite quote? Explain. (try to be more thoughtful than "life is like a box of chocolates" and/or "Jenny and I were like peas and carrots")

2. What is your favorite non-historical scene? Explain. (something like the running scenes or shrimping scenes)

3. What is your favorite historical scene? Explain.

4. Do you agree with Forrest's Momma that life is pre-destined, Lt. Dan that life is just a bunch of "floating around", or with Forrest that life is both? Explain.

Lastly: Please list down as many historical events, people, references, themes as possible that you recognize from the film.

Today we discussed how the Cold War affected Asia.

Today students finished talking about the affects of post- WWII life. Students also took the first 1/2 of the History Bee Qualifier.

Today we discussed the post-WWII economy and other changes.

Today students took the WWII test.

Today we finished up WWII. Please see yesterday's entry for the notes. We also reviewed for tomorrow's WWII Test.

Today we discussed the end of WWII in Europe and will discuss Japan's surrender tomorrow.

Today we finished the PowerPoint from yesterday. We then went over the World War II study guide in detail.

Today we began to discuss racial problems on the Homefront during WWII.

Today we discussed the discrimination facing many minorities during WWII.

Today we discussed the war in the Pacific.

Today we discussed how the US prepared for and supported World War II.

Today we discussed the effects of WWII on life in the US.

Today we discussed the US getting involved in WWII.

Today we discussed the Holocaust.

Today we viewed pics from the Holocaust, as well as finished discussing the rise of dictators in Europe.

Today students took the Great Depression and New Deal test.

Today we reviewed for the Great Depression and New Deal test which will be Monday.

Today I assigned and went over the attached New Deal Poster assignment. Please see me about this assignment, due next Tuesday. We also went over the attached WWII chart.

Today we discussed the Affect of the New Deal on specific minority groups.

Today I handed out the Great Depression and New Deal Test Study Guide. Your test will be next Monday, March 19th. We also finished FDR's New Deal notes (please see PowerPoint attached to last Friday).

Today we discussed the 2nd New Deal.

Today we continued to discuss FDR's New Deal.

Today we continued to discuss Hoover's inability to help needy Americans during the Great Depression.

Today we finished "The Grapes of Wrath" movie, based on the John Steinbeck book (by same title). We then began discussing Hoover's inability to help the situation.

Today we watched clips from the film, "The Grapes of Wrath".

Today we finally finished discussing the effects of the GD.

Today we began discussing the effects of the Great Depression.

Today we continued discussing the crash of the Stock Market.

Today I took time out of class to discuss the Ohio high school shooting; specifically, bullying, the importance of reporting, and the importance of wearing IDs.

Today students met to sign up for next year's classes. If you were absent, please make an appt. with your counselor ASAP. The attached documents were worked on in class today. The stock market activity will be finished in class tomorrow, but you need to fill in the first two blank columns before tomorrow. The CH 14, sec. 1 questions are due tomorrow.

Today we discussed the negative economic signs ignored during the 1920s. Please remember to bring your completed green schedule sheet and your textbook and meet me at the guidance counselor's offices Monday.

Today students took the 1920s test.

Today the counselors came in to talk to students about scheduling their classes for next year. Please make sure you see me if you were absent. Also, please speak with your parents and friends regarding your future classes and teachers. Please be advised that we will meet with the counselors next Monday, February 27th and they will not see you without the green form completely filled out.

Today we discussed Calvin Coolidge's presidency. Tomorrow the counselors come to discuss with you next year's classes. 1920s test on Thursday.

Today we discussed Warren G. Harding's presidency.

Today we discussed the fun Popular Culture of the 1920s and the expansion of Public Schools.

Today we discussed the Harlem Renaissance. I also gave out the 1920s study guide for the test next Tuesday.

Today we discussed new freedom's granted to women during the 1920s.

Today we discussed changes during the 1920s

Today we watched a video on the Scopes Trial.

Today we discussed post-WWI issues.

Today we discussed pos- WWI issues.

Today we discussed post- WWI issues.

Today we discussed the US' impact on WWI.