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It is my understanding that "classes" will not be held today. More information to come shortly about that. Also, I am strongly considering moving our on-line meeting platform to Zoom. More information to come on that as well. If you have questions, please hold them for now, as I have not received all information yet. I hope you are well. Take Care, please. 

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Hello Everyone! I hope you are all doing okay! Today I want you to work with documents pertaining to the Holocaust. You will be filling out the "Holocaust Document Analysis" chart and submitting this to me by Saturday, March 21st at midnight. Each of the documents are uploaded (Map of Jews Executed, Jewish Arrests and Executions, Death Camp Totals); please view them and type your responses into the worksheet. For the "Concentration Camp Worksheet", please fill in your answers and submit this to me by this Saturday, March st at Midnight. You will need to view the "Death Camp Totals" document to fill out "Concentration Camp Worksheet". 
* I will pick up either in person or via this website on Monday, April 6th. I will also begin Skyping sessions with students at the appointed times on Tuesday, April 7th. Have a good Spring Break! Stay safe, practice social distancing, and wash those hands!   Love and peace to you all! 
 

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Please continue on with yesterday's information. Please do the following: Take down the notes from the attached "Nazi Genocide". Make sure to answer the questions on slides 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 within your notes in complete sentences. We will discuss this at our Skype session. Go to the link below to read the article and watch the video that is on the site. 
 

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For today and tomorrow, please do the following: Take down the notes from the attached "Nazi Genocide". Make sure to answer the questions on slides 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 within your notes in complete sentences. Go to the link below to read the article and watch the video that is on the site. 
 
 

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Hello Everyone! I hope you are all doing well! The first thing I'd like you to do is review your "Life In Nazi Germany" notes, which you should have finished yesterday at home. Next, please look at the attached "Laws Passed After Kristallnacht" and answer the questions on the attached "Laws Passed After Kristallnacht Analysis".  Next, please look at the "Nazi Propaganda Poster Analysis" and fill out the questions on the second half of the attached "Laws Passed After Kristallnacht" analysis document.  Please make sure to submit your answers to me by email or google docs by Friday, March 20th at midnight.

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Hi Everyone!  I hope you're all doing okay! Unfortunately I will not be able to Skype with you all today (Monday, March 16) because I have work to do at school. However, I should be able to start Skype meetings with you Tuesday, March 17th. I have attached the Skype meeting times below, please see the document ASAP. I've also attached the PPT I was going to go over with you today, which is a continuation from Friday. Please make sure to get the rest of the notes and do the analysis of the book and propaganda poster (in the PPT); we'll discuss this indoctrination on Tuesday. There are links at the end of the PPT but I've also included them below. Please make sure you watch these videos and we'll discuss them at our Skype Session on Tuesday. 
 
Disney's "Education for Death" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vLrTNKk89Q 
Disney's "Der Fuhrer's Face" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L90smU0SOcQ 
Website with Jewish Identifying Badges from various countries the Nazi's took over:  https://www.holocaustcenter.org/visit/library-archive/holocaust-badges/
 
 

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Today students took their Open-Note Quiz for Unit IX. If you were absent today, please be prepared to make up the quiz on Monday (bring all of your notes!). Next, I handed out the reading for the upcoming Socratic Seminar. I have attached the reading and the directions. Please read the story once this weekend and complete step two of the directions. We continued with the notes on "Life in Nazi Germany" today (attached below) and I also handed out the Unit X Study Guide.  

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Today we went over last night's HW and checked it all, although I didn't collect it. If you were absent, please be sure to show me your work when you return to earn the credit. Next, we started Unit X: World War II and the Holocaust. We'll continue with the attached PPT tomorrow. 

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Today students labeled all of the countries on their WWII Maps (Europe/North Africa and Asia/Pacific) using pages 492 and 499 of their textbook. Next, students reviewed this unit of information by completing the attached CLOZE documents. Lastly, we watched clips from "WWII in Colour" on the taking of land by the Japanese in the Pacific. ** Please note, Friday we will have an open-note quiz on the material from this mini-unit. Please make sure you come to class with all notes from the beginning of this unit, in order. I also strongly recommend that you review this material, despite this being open-note. 

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Today we discussed the expansion of the Japanese Empire throughout the 1930s, including the Rape of Nanking (Nanjing). 

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Today we finished discussing "Aggressors on the March". Make sure you color the specified areas of your map in either green, orange, or red (see PPT). Next, we watched clips from "World War II in Colour" which summarized all we have discussed from last Friday through today. 

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Today we started discussing "Aggressors on the March" and I also handed out a map that goes along with this (please get the map from me in person if you were absent). If you are in Period 5, please also copy down in your notebook the "14 Characteristics of Fascism". 

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Today we discussed the Rise of Fascism and also the 14 Characteristics of Fascism. 

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After a voting activity, we discussed the rise of Fascism (Mussolini and a little of Hitler). 

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Today we finished discussing the Post-War Uncertainty PPT we started yesterday. Next, students analyzed the attached documents by answering questions in the attached PPT. 

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Today we stared Unit IX: The Period Between the Wars. I've attached the PPT which we'll finish tomorrow, as well as a reading and questions on the German Economic Depression. This is due tomorrow. 

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Today we continued with the Mexican Revolution. I've included the link below to the 2 hour documentary for those who wish to get a bit more in-depth and have access to more visuals. 
 
 

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Mexican Revolution! 

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Today we discussed the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s

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Today we discussed the establishment of Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. 

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Today we discussed the Indian Independence Movement. I also assigned the attached reading on Gandhi, which is due Monday. 

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Today we discussed the Chinese Revolution and Civil War, Part I. I also assigned the attached document on Mao for HW, due tomorrow. 

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Today was the "Stay Woke" assembly. 

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Today I did a brief review of propaganda and then students did a gallery walk of Stalin-era propaganda. Students filled out the attached propaganda poster analysis chart and then turned it in after we discussed all of the posters as a class. Next, students did a "cool down" journal pertaining to what we'll be discussing the next few days: China.
 

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Today I collected the Armenian Genocide mini-projects. If you did not turn yours in today, please turn it in on Tuesday. Next, I had a brief discussion about Advanced Placement U.S. History (APUSH) which is offered next year. Lastly, we discussed the "Soviet Union Under Stalin". Enjoy your three-day weekend! 
 

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Today we finished discussing Lenin's transition of turning Russia into the Soviet Union. We also compared Marxism to Leninism. Lastly, we did a brief review timeline (without dates) of the events of Russian history we have studied. Please remember your Armenian Genocide mini-project is due tomorrow. 

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Today we discussed Lenin taking over Russia and turning it into a Totalitarian State. 

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Today we discussed the events leading to the Russian Revolution. 

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Today we began discussing the Russian Revolution. I also handed out the Unit VIII Study Guide, although the test will not be for a couple of weeks. Also, please remember your Armenian Genocide Project is due this Friday. 

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Today we started Unit VIII: Revolutions and Nationalism in Russia, China, Mexico, and India. We started off by doing a Russian Revolution jigsaw on important characters in the Russian Revolution. All materials are attached for you, in case you were absent. Also, please make sure to copy down the "Voices from the Past" questions in your notebooks as we will listen to this on Monday. 

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Today students took the Unit VII exam. If you were absent today please be prepared to make up the exam tomorrow. Students could also work on their Armenian Genocide Assignments once they finished. The questions based on primary and secondary sources are due Monday and the Armenian Genocide mini project is due next Friday, February 14th. 

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Today we continued discussing the Armenian Genocide. Students worked with primary and secondary sources to answer questions about this. On Friday, I will assign a mini-project for one of the survivors discussed. Lastly, tomorrow is your World War I Exam. Please make sure you're studying tonight! 

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Today Ms. Lenke (one of our awesome school counselors) came in to speak with students about their futures. If you were absent today, please make sure you pick up the yellow Grade Scheduling/Course Request form from me or the Guidance Office. You will be going up to sign up for classes next week in your English classes. 

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Today we discussed the Armenian Genocide. We will continue with this on Wednesday. Please note, counselors will come in tomorrow to speak with students about the classes and programs available to students for next year. Also, please remember that your World War I exam is on Thursday. 

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Today we discussed the Treaty of Versailles. 

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Today we discussed the end of WWI. Please note, the counselors are coming in next Tuesday to speak with you about the classes offered to Juniors (planning for next year!), therefore, I've had to push your World War I test to Thursday, February 6th (Wednesday is too short of a period to test). 

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Today we I collected yesterday's HW and any of the propaganda poster analysis charts that were completed last night. Next, we discussed the "The World at War". Please make sure you're studying for the WWI test which is February 3rd. Lastly, I assigned the attached "Flu Pandemic of 1918" for HW, due tomorrow. 

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Today I collected the WWI Trench Letters which were due today. Per my directions, there is a 5 point/day penalty for turning this in late. Next, we discussed what propaganda is. Students then listened and analyzed the American WWI song, "Over There". Next, students did a gallery walk of World War I propaganda from various Central Powers and Allied Powers nations and filled out a an analysis chart as they walked.  

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Today I reminded students that their Trench Letter/ Great Letter is due tomorrow. I've attached the directions below. Next, we discussed the classwork/HW from last Friday on the Gallipoli Campaign and students turned it in. Lastly, we discussed America getting involved in WWI. 

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Today we discussed the failed Gallipoli Campaign in notes, via video, and a reading. If you did not finish in class, please make sure you finish the reading and questions and are prepared to discuss and turn in on Monday. Have a great weekend! 
 
 
 
 

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Today we did a warm-up on The Red Barron. Next, we learned about other weapons of WWI. 

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Today we finished watching and discussing "All Quiet on the Western Front". Students turned in the questions they were to answer while watching. We then switched seats. Lastly, we prepared for tomorrow's warm-up on The Red Barron. 

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Today students turned in their Weapons of WWI packets. Next, we watched clips from the film "All Quiet on the Western Front". If you were absent I'll give you a make-up assignment on Wednesday. Please enjoy your four-day weekend! 

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Today we finished discussing "Tactics and Battles during WWI". Next, I discussed the Great War Essay assignment (a.k.a. Trench Letter), which is due January 28th. 

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Today we discussed last night's HW. Next, we continued with "Tactics and Battles". We also watched a video (commercial) on the Christmas Truce. I've provided the link below. Please read and answer questions for the 3rd page of the Weapons of WWI packet (zeppelin). 
 

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Today we did a warm-up discussing life in the trenches. Next we discussed the HW from last night (page 1 of attached weapons packet). Tonight, please complete page two of the packet (on the tank). Lastly, we discussed "Tactics and Battles" of WWI. 

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Today we discussed Europe at War. I also assigned page one (submarine) of the attached Weapons of WWI Packet to be completed tonight for HW. 

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Today we watched two videos on the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. We then discussed the aftermath of the assassination. Lastly, we did a warm-up. I also gave out the WWI Test Study Guide, although we will not have a test for a few weeks. 

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Today we completed the History's Mysteries activity on an assassination which prompted WWI. I've attached the PPT needed to complete the activity, however, you will need to get the hand out from me in person. If you were absent today, please make sure you complete the activity after getting the hand out from me and turn in to me ASAP. This is all due tomorrow. 

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After completing and discussing our Warm-Up, we discussed events leading to tensions between Serbia and Austria-Hungary.  

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Today a bit was different between my 1, 4, and 5th periods. However, we got through the "Marching Towards War". Periods 4, 5 also had to complete the attached Europe, 1914 Map and I assigned the attached Franco-Prussian War for HW, due tomorrow. 

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Welcome back! Today we began Unit VII: World War I. After doing a Warm-Up, students worked on the Europe 1914 Map and then a reading assignment on the Franco-Prussian War. This is all due tomorrow.