* This Homework page has been updated to account for the new Virtual Learning schedule *
TOPIC FOR THE UNIT: WWI - this unit will focus on the outbreak of WWI in Europe. We will analyze the cause of the war, the major players involve in the war, and the impact it had on all of Europe. We will conclude the unit by analyzing the Treaty of Versailles and it's impact on the future of the balance of power in Europe. |
Reminders on the homework: * All assignments are linked on Google Classroom * The Actively Learn readings consist of several questions. You have to read and answer each question before you can move on to the next section - try your best. * The dates on the left are for the HW is assigned, not when it is due - see Classroom for due dates. |
Homework Schedule
4/19: Today, we continued analyzing readings from Stalin's Russia. Please note that there were 2 new homework assignments posted on Classroom.
HW: Mussolini: Rise to Power and Early Life. DUE: Wednesday, 4/21.
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Mein Kampf reading and questions. DUE: Monday, 4/26.
4/20: D DAY - No class
4/21: Today, we analyzed primary source documents relating to Mussolini and the concept of Fascism.
HW: continue working on the Mein Kampf reading and questions, which is due on Monday, 4/26.
4/22: Today, we analyzed some of the events of the Spanish civil war and the rise of Francisco Franco.
HW: complete the Franco: His Rise to Power and the Changes he makes to Spain analysis.
continue working on the Mein Kampf reading and questions, which is due on Monday, 4/26.
4/23: HW: continue working on the Mein Kampf reading and questions, which is due on Monday, 4/26 at 8 AM.
HW: Mussolini: Rise to Power and Early Life. DUE: Wednesday, 4/21.
AND
Mein Kampf reading and questions. DUE: Monday, 4/26.
4/20: D DAY - No class
4/21: Today, we analyzed primary source documents relating to Mussolini and the concept of Fascism.
HW: continue working on the Mein Kampf reading and questions, which is due on Monday, 4/26.
4/22: Today, we analyzed some of the events of the Spanish civil war and the rise of Francisco Franco.
HW: complete the Franco: His Rise to Power and the Changes he makes to Spain analysis.
continue working on the Mein Kampf reading and questions, which is due on Monday, 4/26.
4/23: HW: continue working on the Mein Kampf reading and questions, which is due on Monday, 4/26 at 8 AM.
4/12: Today, we took notes on the social and economic problems faced in Europe after WWI.
HW: complete the google form in the Choose Your Leader Activity.
4/13: D DAY - No class
4/14:
4/15:
4/16:
HW: complete the google form in the Choose Your Leader Activity.
4/13: D DAY - No class
4/14:
4/15:
4/16:
3/29: D DAY - No class
3/30: Today, we analyzed key details of the Russian Revolution and the early days of Lenin's rule. No homework tonight.
3/31:
4/1:
4/2: NO SCHOOL
3/30: Today, we analyzed key details of the Russian Revolution and the early days of Lenin's rule. No homework tonight.
3/31:
4/1:
4/2: NO SCHOOL
3/22: HW: Study for the test. While it is open notes, you need to know where things are and how to answer the open-ended questions.
3/23: D DAY: NO CLASS 3/24: WWI Test HW: continue working on the WWI Soundtrack Project. It is Due on Friday. 3/25: HW: continue working on the WWI Soundtrack Project. It is due tomorrow. 3/26: |
Unit Test Alert: RESCHEDULED
WWI Unit Test will be on==>Wednesday, March 24 * A study guide has been posted on classroom * WWI Soundtrack Project
Complete a soundtrack for WWI by searching for songs that represent the different aspects of the war. DUE DATE: ===> Friday, March 26 * Full directions are on classroom. Be sure to read these carefully so that you have everything you need in order to get full credit * |
3/15: HW: Complete the Armenian Genocide reading and questions assigned to your group. Due at the beginning of class on Wednesday.
3/16: D DAY: NO CLASS 3/17: Today, we worked on the Treaty of Versailles Simulation activity. HW: Prepare for the test - complete the Unit Overview 3/18: ALERT: the WWI Unit Test has been rescheduled. Please see the date on the right ======================> 3/19: HW: Continue working on Soundtrack Project and study for the test (organize your notes and complete the unit overview). 3/8: HW: Women in WWI - reading and questions - AND - The Zimmerman Telegram Activity Doc (not the pdf) DUE: Wednesday, 3/10.
3/9: D DAY: NO CLASS 3/10: Today, we worked on identifying tools used in propaganda posters during WWI. No homework tonight. 3/11: Today, we analyzed different types of propaganda from WWI. Please note that you have a test and a project due in the coming week. 3/12: Today, we watched a documentary about the Armenian genocide. HW: complete the Armenian Genocide Readings (do not do the primary source doc, we will do that together in class). |
Unit Test Alert: RESCHEDULED
WWI Unit Test will be on ===> Wednesday, March 24 * A study guide has been posted on classroom * WWI Soundtrack Project
Complete a soundtrack for WWI by searching for songs that represent the different aspects of the war. DUE DATE: ===> Friday, March 26 * Full directions are on classroom. Be sure to read these carefully so that you have everything you need in order to get full credit * Unit Test Alert:
WWI Unit Test will be on ===> Friday, March 19 * A study guide has been posted on classroom * WWI Soundtrack Project
Complete a soundtrack for WWI by searching for songs that represent the different aspects of the war. DUE DATE: ===> Thursday, March 22 * Full directions are on classroom. Be sure to read these carefully so that you have everything you need in order to get full credit * |
3/1: HW: Complete the reading and questions on The Christmas Truce (document will be posted onto Classroom today). DUE: by the start of class on Wednesday, 3/3.
3/2: D DAY: NO CLASS
3/3:
3/4: HW: Eastern vs. Western Front document on Classroom (use the notes from today's class to answer the questions).
3/5: HW: Women in WWI - reading and questions. DUE: Tuesday, 3/9.
3/2: D DAY: NO CLASS
3/3:
3/4: HW: Eastern vs. Western Front document on Classroom (use the notes from today's class to answer the questions).
3/5: HW: Women in WWI - reading and questions. DUE: Tuesday, 3/9.
2/22: Today, we began the new unit by examining some of the issues leading to WWI by researching newspaper articles from the time period.
HW: complete Balkan Powder Keg newspaper assignment. DUE: Wednesday, 2/24.
2/23: D DAY: NO CLASS
2/24: Today, we examined the long-term and short-term causes of WWI.
HW: complete the Austro-Hungarian Ultimatum doc if not done in class (put all 10 items on page 2 into your own words).
2/25: HW: complete the WWI textbook reading notes if not done during class time.
2/26: HW:
HW: complete Balkan Powder Keg newspaper assignment. DUE: Wednesday, 2/24.
2/23: D DAY: NO CLASS
2/24: Today, we examined the long-term and short-term causes of WWI.
HW: complete the Austro-Hungarian Ultimatum doc if not done in class (put all 10 items on page 2 into your own words).
2/25: HW: complete the WWI textbook reading notes if not done during class time.
2/26: HW:
2/8: D DAY: NO CLASS
2/9: Today, we worked on our in-class presentations. HW: complete your group slide presentation and prepare to present tomorrow. 2/10: Study for the test! 2/11: 19th Century Unit Test 2/12: NO SCHOOL 2/1: No homework for tonight.
2/2: D DAY: NO CLASS 2/3: Today, we examined the impact of the Industrial Revolution on countries in Europe. HW: Complete the Types of Economic Systems chart if not done in class. 2/4: Today, we started the Industrial Revolution Presentation work. Continue to research info for your specific topic with your group. All of the work for the presentations will be done in class. 2/5: Today, we continued to work on the Industrial Rev. presentations in class. |
Unit Test Alert:
19th Century Unit Test will be on ===> Thursday, Feb. 11 A review guide has been posted. While it is not an official assignment, use it to prepare for the test. |
1/25: Today, we will continue to analyze details of the German unification. For HW: complete the German Unification Note-taking sheet using the attached reading from the textbook. This will be due on Wednesday 1/27.
1/26: D DAY: NO CLASS 1/27: 1/28: Complete the Fall of the Ottoman Empire video and questions if not done in class. 1/29: In lieu of today's class, complete the following assignment: Fall of the Austrian Empire notes and mapping activity (print out the maps). DUE: Monday 2/1 by the start of class. |
Course Recommendation Google form: Due: Monday 2/1 |
1/18: Complete the test analysis form if not done.
1/19: D DAY: NO CLASS
1/20: HW: Revolutions of the 1800's.
1/21: Today we examined the main details of the Unification of Germany. For HW, complete the German Unification Map AND complete the Revolutions of the 1800's chart from yesterday's hw if not done.
1/22: Even though we didn't meet for class today, there was an assignment. HW: Complete the Otto Von Bismarck (Friday classwork) assignment if not done.
1/19: D DAY: NO CLASS
1/20: HW: Revolutions of the 1800's.
1/21: Today we examined the main details of the Unification of Germany. For HW, complete the German Unification Map AND complete the Revolutions of the 1800's chart from yesterday's hw if not done.
1/22: Even though we didn't meet for class today, there was an assignment. HW: Complete the Otto Von Bismarck (Friday classwork) assignment if not done.
1/11: HW: study for the test using the French Rev graphic organizer and the Napoleon map.
1/12: D DAY: NO CLASS - Study for the test using the French Rev graphic organizer and the Napoleon map. 1/13: French Revolution Test - Use the French Revolution graphic organizer as your study guide. 1/14: Today, we began the 19th Century Unit by participating in a Congress of Vienna sim activity. We will continue it in class tomorrow. 1/15: |
Extra Credit Opportunity As discussed in class, you are to email one or all of your representatives in Congress (you can also choose a different member(s) of Congress if you want). In your email I would like you to share your thoughts about what occurred at the Capitol on Wednesday, and tell them as the next generation of leaders what you hope to see them accomplish in the upcoming year. When you send the email please cc' Ms. Cutrone, OR you can forward her the email after you send it. I recommend that you type the email first in a Google Doc so that you don't lose it. DUE ==> Monday 1/11 |
12/14: Today, we took notes on the Phase 2 of the French Revolution - the radical phase. Begin the chart that compares the different phases of the revolution - it is not due yet.
12/15: D DAY: NO CLASS
12/16:
12/17: Snow Day - No school
12/18: Today, we continued analyzing primary source documents on the Reign of Terror.
HW: Reign of Terror Mini Q: Was the Reign of Terror justified?
Complete the DBQ outline using the docs you analyzed in class (there will not be an essay - just the outline)
DUE: Wednesday 12/23 at 11:59 PM
12/15: D DAY: NO CLASS
12/16:
12/17: Snow Day - No school
12/18: Today, we continued analyzing primary source documents on the Reign of Terror.
HW: Reign of Terror Mini Q: Was the Reign of Terror justified?
Complete the DBQ outline using the docs you analyzed in class (there will not be an essay - just the outline)
DUE: Wednesday 12/23 at 11:59 PM
11/30: HW: complete the Causes of the French Revolution assignment on Classroom (this includes the doc on Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette).
12/1: D DAY: NO CLASS
12/2: Today, we began watching a documentary on the French Revolution. Please complete all of the questions from Part 1 on the movie questions doc ONLY.
12/3:
12/4:
12/1: D DAY: NO CLASS
12/2: Today, we began watching a documentary on the French Revolution. Please complete all of the questions from Part 1 on the movie questions doc ONLY.
12/3:
12/4:
11/16: Today, the class analyzed the impact of the Enlightenment. HW: Rousseau reading source analysis.
11/17: Today, we examined the impact of the Enlightenment on music, government, and society. Homework: Complete the Music and History Activity. DUE: FRIDAY 11/20. 11/18: Today, we examined the impact of the Enlightenment on music, government, and society. Homework: Complete the Music and History Activity AND the Catherine the Great primary source assignment. DUE: FRIDAY 11/20. 11/19: D DAY: NO CLASS 11/20: |
Enlightenment Unit Test Monday 11/23 Format will be similar to the last test ** Organize your notes look over the Unit Review that is on Classroom ** |
11/9: Today, we continued working on the Absolute Monarch Resume Project. DUE TOMORROW.
11/10: Today, we introduced the Enlightenment by analyzing a primary source document. There is no homework for tonight.
11/11:
11/12: D DAY: NO CLASS
11/13: Today, we analyzed the enlightened views of Locke and Hobbes by analyzing primary sources. There is no homework for tonight.
11/10: Today, we introduced the Enlightenment by analyzing a primary source document. There is no homework for tonight.
11/11:
11/12: D DAY: NO CLASS
11/13: Today, we analyzed the enlightened views of Locke and Hobbes by analyzing primary sources. There is no homework for tonight.
11/2: Today, we started working on the Absolute Monarch Resume Project. Please see the directions ======>
DUE DATE: 11/10 (Tuesday) 11/3: Continue to work on Absolute Monarch Resume Project HW: For Monday, complete the resume organizer and begin setting up the resume using the example that is on classroom. We will look over your work on Monday and give you feedback. The final project is DUE on Tuesday 11/10. 11/4: D DAY: NO CLASS 11/5: No School 11/6: No School |
Help Wanted: Absolute Monarch
European History Our kingdom is looking for a new ruler after the untimely death of our last king. We are looking for a strong, absolutist ruler that can restore the prestige and honor that existed in our kingdom. Please respond with a cover letter and resume that addresses the following: PART I: RESUME:
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10/26: Today, we went over some scientific advancements in relation to the Scientific Revolution and its impact on history.
HW: complete the Forms of Government vocabulary assignment if not done in class.
10/27: Today, we began by going over different types of governments. HW: complete the Absolutism Definition Activity if not done in class. We will be going over it on Thursday 10/29.
10/28: D DAY: NO CLASS
10/29: How did the geography of Europe allow for the rise of absolutism?
HW: complete the Geography overview assignment if not done in class.
10/30: Today, we analyzed examples of how Louis XIV consolidated and maintained power.
HW: complete the Louis XIV google slides if not done in class. Read through the Absolutism Resume assignment
directions and come in on Monday ready to start working on it. (Monday is the day to ask questions about it)
HW: complete the Forms of Government vocabulary assignment if not done in class.
10/27: Today, we began by going over different types of governments. HW: complete the Absolutism Definition Activity if not done in class. We will be going over it on Thursday 10/29.
10/28: D DAY: NO CLASS
10/29: How did the geography of Europe allow for the rise of absolutism?
HW: complete the Geography overview assignment if not done in class.
10/30: Today, we analyzed examples of how Louis XIV consolidated and maintained power.
HW: complete the Louis XIV google slides if not done in class. Read through the Absolutism Resume assignment
directions and come in on Monday ready to start working on it. (Monday is the day to ask questions about it)
10/19: Today, we went over the questions from the Catholic Reformation primary source analysis. For hw: complete the Religious Wars and the Effects of the Reformation docs on classroom (2 separate docs) if not done in class.
10/20:
10/21: D DAY: NO CLASS
10/22: Today, we reviewed the effects of the Protestant Reformation on the governments and the people of Europe. Hw: Study for tomorrow's test ===> organize your notes and other class materials.
10/23: Renaissance and Reformation Test
HW: Complete the Modern Scientific Changes assignment === research the 7 modern scientific advances in the doc and
complete both tasks.
10/20:
10/21: D DAY: NO CLASS
10/22: Today, we reviewed the effects of the Protestant Reformation on the governments and the people of Europe. Hw: Study for tomorrow's test ===> organize your notes and other class materials.
10/23: Renaissance and Reformation Test
HW: Complete the Modern Scientific Changes assignment === research the 7 modern scientific advances in the doc and
complete both tasks.
10/12: Today, we went over the questions from the Calvinism documentary. HW: begin working on the John Calvin Twitter Account assignment. 10/13: All materials for class today are on Classroom. HW: Complete the Tuesday Work video and notes, AND continue working on the Calvin Twitter assignment. 10/14: D DAY: NO CLASS 10/15: 10/16: Today, we analyzed primary source documents related to the Counter Reformation. There is no HW tonight. TEST ==> Friday 10/23 |
John Calvin’s Twitter Account
Directions: Using the reading provided to you in class entitled “John Calvin” create 10-12 tweets that Calvin would have posted throughout his adult life. You should have about 4 tweets that address his early life, 2 tweets that address how he broke with the church, 2 tweets about his new ideas, and 3 tweets that addresses his life in Geneva. Remember that each tweet can only be 280 characters and should include hashtags(#) that you think are appropriate. You can use images to accompany your tweets if you would like. DUE: Thursday 10/16 |
10/5: Today, we analyzed the rise of Christianity in Europe and the lead-up to the Reformation.
HW: complete the Rise of Christianity primary source docs and questions on Classroom. 10/6: Today we studied the condition in Europe that led to the Reformation. HW: complete the From Renaissance to Reformation assignment. You can use your Renaissance notes and any other resources from class. 10/7: D DAY: NO CLASS 10/8: Today, we analyzed Martin Luther's 95 Theses. Continue to work on the Machiavelli Project 10/9: Today, we continued discussing Luther's protest of the Catholic Church and how it led to the Protestant Reformation. HW: Zwingli and Calvin Video and Questions. The video is linked on the questions doc. ALSO: Machiavelli Project is DUE MONDAY. |
Machiavelli Project: What makes a good leader, according to Machiavelli?
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9/28: No School
9/29:
9/30: D DAY: NO CLASS
10/1: Today, we continued to analyze excerpts from Machiavelli's "The Prince". No HW tonight
10/2: Machiavelli Today Project: What makes a good leader, according to Machiavelli?
9/29:
9/30: D DAY: NO CLASS
10/1: Today, we continued to analyze excerpts from Machiavelli's "The Prince". No HW tonight
10/2: Machiavelli Today Project: What makes a good leader, according to Machiavelli?
9/21: No homework
9/22: Today, we analyzed the characteristics of the Renaissance. No homework for tonight.
9/23: D DAY: NO CLASS
9/24: HW: Complete the women artists reading and questions.
9/25:
9/22: Today, we analyzed the characteristics of the Renaissance. No homework for tonight.
9/23: D DAY: NO CLASS
9/24: HW: Complete the women artists reading and questions.
9/25:
9/14: Today, we continued to examine the lessons from the Pandemic of 1918 in comparison to today.
NO HOMEWORK!
9/15: Today, we continued to examine the lessons from the Pandemic of 1918 in comparison to today.
HW: complete the Why Study History assignment that was started in class. DUE: Thursday 9/17.
9/16: D DAY: NO CLASS
9/17: Today, we began our History Review, tomorrow we will begin our unit on the Renaissance.
No HW
9/18: HW: Please complete the History Review "Quiz" if not done in class, and complete the Bubonic Plague EdPuzzle.
NO HOMEWORK!
9/15: Today, we continued to examine the lessons from the Pandemic of 1918 in comparison to today.
HW: complete the Why Study History assignment that was started in class. DUE: Thursday 9/17.
9/16: D DAY: NO CLASS
9/17: Today, we began our History Review, tomorrow we will begin our unit on the Renaissance.
No HW
9/18: HW: Please complete the History Review "Quiz" if not done in class, and complete the Bubonic Plague EdPuzzle.
9/7: Labor Day - No School
9/8: First Day of School!! Welcome!
9/9: For today, you should have completed the "Getting to Know You" form , as well as the "Two Lies and a Truth" form
9/10: D Day: no class. For HW: complete the Truth Presentation and submit it to EdPuzzle.
Truth presentations are due tomorrow, 9/11
9/11: No homework
9/8: First Day of School!! Welcome!
9/9: For today, you should have completed the "Getting to Know You" form , as well as the "Two Lies and a Truth" form
9/10: D Day: no class. For HW: complete the Truth Presentation and submit it to EdPuzzle.
Truth presentations are due tomorrow, 9/11
9/11: No homework