Class Agenda 2/28

1.  Bellringer:  Draw a simple picture/comic to represent the word "appeasement."  Brain-pop on the Causes of World War II
2.  Review HW (Appeasement...remember:  To "appease" is to please.)
3.  World War II (1939-41).

4.   "Enemies of Freedom" movie clip...

HW - none

Class Agenda 2/27

1.  Bellringer:  Imagine there is something you REALLY want your parents/guardians to buy for you (...and you REEEAAALLLY want it, but it IS kinda expensive).  You are very persistent about nagging/persuading/bothering them to buy it for you.  How do you think your parents/guardians would react?
2.  The Failure of Peace (pg. 14-15)

HW - pg. 19-20:  Appeasement

Class Agenda 2/26

1.  Bellringer:  Test your knowledge!  Create a "T" chart for the "Good Guys" and the "Bad Guys" of World War II...classify the following - Britain, Germany, USA, Italy, Axis Powers, Japan, Soviet Union, Allied Powers.
2.  P.pt...pages 11-13:  Nuts and Bolts of WW2

HW - Aggression in Europe Map, pgs. 17-18

Class Agenda 2/25: World War II Unit

1.  Bellringer:  List reasons why wars are fought (both past a present).  Are there circumstances where war is ever necessary?
2.  Map Activity:  get the basics (pg. 9-10)
3.  Rise of Dictators (pg. 7-8)

HW - finish maps

Class Agenda 2/15

1.  Bellringer:  Why do we celebrate Black History Month:  watch.
2.  Review Midterms

HW - Enjoy the Break!

Class Agenda 2/14

1.  Bellringer:  Reminder that the FINAL deadline for 9th grade scheduling paperwork is due tomorrow.
2.  Movie covering The Crash, Hoover Dam, and the Dust Bowl.  Anyone with unfinished DBQs should finish those today.

HW - Scheduling paperwork due tomorrow.

Class Agenda 2/11-2/13

DBQ:  Great Depression

1.  Brainstorm directions:  What do you know about the problems of the Great Depression - and what steps were taken to solve those problems.  Re-read pgs. 1 & 4 in your "Guide to Writing DBQs."
2.  Answer CRQ questions.
3.  Outline your essay.
4.  Compose your essay.
5.  Complete cover sheet.  Essay is due bye the end of class on WEDNESDAY.

Class Agenda 2/8

1.  Unit Test:  Great Depression
2.  Reminder of Social Studies Electives

HW - 9th Grade Scheduling paperwork due 2/13

Class Agenda 2/7

1.  Bellringer:  Contrast Herbert Hoover's approach with FDR's approach to the Great Depression.  What did they do differently?  Contrast the Report Cards for these presidents.
2.  Eleanor Roosevelt (pg. 29-30)
3.  Review for Great Depression Test (pg. 32, 33, 4)

HW - UNIT TEST TOMORROW
       - Scheduling paperwork due 2/13

Class Agenda 2/6

1.  Bellringer:  Brain-pop on The New Deal...
2.  Quick overview of HW - and do pg. 28.  Did the New Deal work?
3.  Guidance counselors will be in today to give out paperwork for your 9th grade schedule.

HW - FDR Report Card (pg. 31) - base your report card on your learning, not textbook.
        - TEST (Great Depression) on Friday
     

Class Agenda 2/5

1.  Bellringer:  "Quiz" - Causes and effects of the Great Depression
2.  Franklin D. Roosevelt's election and a "New Deal" for America (pg. 25)
3.  New Deal Legislation (pg. 26-27)

HW - Remind your family about Curriculum Night tonight at 7pm at JDHS
       - finish 26-27
       - TEST FRIDAY:  Great Depression

Class Agenda 2/1 & 2/4

1.  Bellringer:  Read Directions on pg. 24
2.  Movie Analysis:  Take active viewing notes on the Great Depression film, which will help you write your movie critique (pg. 24)

HW - Test Friday
       - Reminder:  Tuesday Feb 5th is Curriculum Night at JDHS (For parents/guardians)