World War II Preview

We've wrapped up the 20s and 30s and now we're on to World War II.  
 
Over the Thanksgiving break you should have
asked  your parents and other relatives questions about World War II and written down the answers. If your parent says, “I don’t know,” then try another relative or ask, “If you don’t know then who does?”  If you can’t see a relative in person you can call or email.  
Be ready to journal when we return. 

Documents
WWII Preview sheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8imd06ctfrXZS14UFNPVVQydU0/edit?usp=sharinghttps:

Worksheet from 12/2 and 3:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8imd06ctfrXYUdDbE95NHI1MGc/edit?usp=sharing
Both of these were passed out in class.

Journal for 12/2 and 3

History in Fashion

The year is not quite halfway over but I just wanted to share some of the history in fashion connections that we've had in school.

Ch 22 & 23 Project

You can make and awesome creative project or write your own test.  It's up to you.  Due next class.

Worksheet & Directions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1srWALXyekT7LPi_gdWw5zvvf3Fhhnln9OrQiB50Macg/edit?usp=sharing

 

An amazing student created example of a video is here:


 

JFK50: JFK Assassination 50th Anniversary

Friday, November 22 marks the tragic anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  We'll be discussing it in class and watching a video.

Excellent resources abound on the internet including this one and this one.

Ch 23/4 & Binder Check due next class

Ch 23/4 Homework Outline (click here).

150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

Today, November 19, 2013 is the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's historic Gettysburg Address.

You can read more about it by clicking here or looking it up.

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has a new documentary coming out, and interestingly has a website were famous politicians and celebrities record their own versions of the address.  

Want some extra credit?  Record your own version and post it online.  See me for details.  

What Caused the Dust Bowl? DBQ Essay

We'll be working on your five paragraph document based question (DBQ) essay on the Dust Bowl the next two classes.  The rough draft is due at the end of class (11/15 and 11/18) and finial copy will be turned in the following class (you'll have about 20 minutes to finish up and grade it). 

DBQ Essay guideline and how to presentation.

Click here for a pdf version of the assignment
 
Remember that the essay must be in your own words and not copied. 


When you finish your final draft next class, you and another student need to grade the essay using the pink rubric sheet and then turn it in. 


Dust clouds, as explained by Mr. Furst:

  
Finished?  You can watch CNN Student News and/or work on Chapter 23/4 homework and look over the enhancement materials for Ch 23.  
You can also check out Ken Burns' excellent documentary on the Dust Bowl.  It's highly recommended.

Political Party Predictor?

I don't put much stock in this test since it's so short (and doesn't use apostrophes) but if you want a guess as to what your political party may be, you can try it.

Political Party Predictor

There's an overview of all of the US parties here.