Today in US History: 5.15.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Grab a laptop, but do not log in to Skyward.
• Leave Binders back by my desk.

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• -

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Contemporary History
• Class Rules
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• CNN Logs

Section 1: The 20s and the Great Depression

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The 20s and the Great Depression
• VOCABULARY for The 20s and the Great Depression
• Scrapbook Notes for "Bust"

1. Chapter 20 Overview
2. 20s Video Questions
3. 20s Acrostic
4. Notes:  Ingredients of Economic Collapse
5. "My Deal" Activity
6. "Face the Music" List of Important Words (GIST)
7. Depression Data Activity
8. New Deal Agencies Chart

Section 2: WWII

• LOWDOWN SHEET for WWII
• VOCABULARY for WWII
• Scrapbook Notes for "WWII"

1. Notes:  Versailles to Pearl Harbor
2. Video GIST:  "Hitler's Supercity"
3. Video GIST:  "Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After"
4. Notes:  Winning the War
5. Video GIST:  "Engineering Evil"

Section 3: The Cold War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for "The Cold War"
• VOCABULARY for "The Cold War"
• Scrapbook Notes for "Superpower" and "Millenium"

1. Cold War Terms Activity
2. "Sputnik" GIST
3. Notes:  Roots of the Cold War
4. Notes:  McCarthyism
5. Notes:  The Kennedy Assassination

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Today in Western Civilizations: 5.14.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Final Exam

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Cities/Landmarks Quiz #5 (61-75)
• Next Monday
• Scrapbooks Due
• Final Binder Check
• Final Exam 

BINDER TABLE OF CONTENTS
In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations II
• Class Rules
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• City/Landmark List
1. Quiz #1:  1-15
2. Quiz #2:  16-30
• CNN Logs
1. 3/12-3/16
2. 3/19-3/23
3. 3/26-3/30
4. 4/2-4/4
5. 4/16-4/20

Section 1: The Age of Change

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The Age of Change
• VOCABULARY for The Age of Change
• Scrapbook Notes for "Da Vinci's World"

1. Age of Change Outline
2. Daily Life in the Renaissance Anticipation Guide
3. Renaissance Women Activity
4. Reformation Questions
5. Counter Reformation GIST (25 Word List)
6. Renaissance Work Packet
7. TAG:  The Age of Exploration
8. Bermuda Triangle GIST
9. Players of the Age of Exploration
10. Rank the Players
11. Amazing Grace Questions

Section 2: Revolution in Europe

• LOWDOWN SHEET for Revolution!
• VOCABULARY for Revolution
• Scrapbook Notes for "Napoleon: Steel Monster"

1. Foundations of the French Republic Questions
2. The French Revolution Discussion Questions
3. Napoleon Question/Map Packet
4. TAG: Foundations of the Industrial Revolution
5. Factory and Working Conditions
6. Methods of Production Activity
7. Business Cycle Activity

Section 3: The World at War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The World at War
• VOCABULARY for The World at War
• Scrapbook Notes for The World at War

1. TAG:  Foundations of WWI
2. The War in Europe Video Questions
3. WWI Battles
4. The Soviet Revolution
5. WWI Tech GIST
6. Outline:  A Difficult Peace
7. Casualty Chart
8. Post WWI Map

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Today in US History: 5.14.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• IWT:
• Scrapbook Due at the end of the block
• Superpower
• Millenium
• Review
• Depression
• WWII
• Cold War

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Scrapbook due end of block Monday
• Superpower
• Millenium
• Final Exam: Tuesday
• Vocabulary based
• Binder due Next Tuesday

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Contemporary History
• Class Rules
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• CNN Logs

Section 1: The 20s and the Great Depression

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The 20s and the Great Depression
• VOCABULARY for The 20s and the Great Depression
• Scrapbook Notes for "Bust"

1. Chapter 20 Overview
2. 20s Video Questions
3. 20s Acrostic
4. Notes:  Ingredients of Economic Collapse
5. "My Deal" Activity
6. "Face the Music" List of Important Words (GIST)
7. Depression Data Activity
8. New Deal Agencies Chart

Section 2: WWII

• LOWDOWN SHEET for WWII
• VOCABULARY for WWII
• Scrapbook Notes for "WWII"

1. Notes:  Versailles to Pearl Harbor
2. Video GIST:  "Hitler's Supercity"
3. Video GIST:  "Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After"
4. Notes:  Winning the War
5. Video GIST:  "Engineering Evil"

Section 3: The Cold War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for "The Cold War"
• VOCABULARY for "The Cold War"
• Scrapbook Notes for "Superpower" and "Millenium"

1. Cold War Terms Activity
2. "Sputnik" GIST
3. Notes:  Roots of the Cold War
4. Notes:  McCarthyism
5. Notes:  The Kennedy Assassination

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Today in Western Civilizations: 5.11.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Cities Quiz #5
• Make-up:  Time is running out!
• For the remainder of the term, you will be operating independently.  You will be responsible for what remains.
• Checklist for the remainder of the Term.  New items are in bold:
• WWI Battles (#3)
• The Soviet Revolution (#4)
• World War I Tech (#5)
• Outline:  A Difficult Peace (#6)
• WWI Casualty Chart (#7)
• Post WWI Map (#8)
• Binder
• WWI Scrapbook
• WWI Tech
• Last Day of WWI

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Cities/Landmarks Quiz #5 (61-75)
• Next Monday
• Scrapbooks Due
• Final Binder Check
• Final Exam 

BINDER TABLE OF CONTENTS
In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations II
• Class Rules
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• City/Landmark List
1. Quiz #1:  1-15
2. Quiz #2:  16-30
• CNN Logs
1. 3/12-3/16
2. 3/19-3/23
3. 3/26-3/30
4. 4/2-4/4
5. 4/16-4/20

Section 1: The Age of Change

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The Age of Change
• VOCABULARY for The Age of Change
• Scrapbook Notes for "Da Vinci's World"

1. Age of Change Outline
2. Daily Life in the Renaissance Anticipation Guide
3. Renaissance Women Activity
4. Reformation Questions
5. Counter Reformation GIST (25 Word List)
6. Renaissance Work Packet
7. TAG:  The Age of Exploration
8. Bermuda Triangle GIST
9. Players of the Age of Exploration
10. Rank the Players
11. Amazing Grace Questions

Section 2: Revolution in Europe

• LOWDOWN SHEET for Revolution!
• VOCABULARY for Revolution
• Scrapbook Notes for "Napoleon: Steel Monster"

1. Foundations of the French Republic Questions
2. The French Revolution Discussion Questions
3. Napoleon Question/Map Packet
4. TAG: Foundations of the Industrial Revolution
5. Factory and Working Conditions
6. Methods of Production Activity
7. Business Cycle Activity

Section 3: The World at War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The World at War
• VOCABULARY for The World at War
• Scrapbook Notes for The World at War

1. TAG:  Foundations of WWI
2. The War in Europe Video Questions

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Today in US History: 5.11.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Scrapbook Day

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Scrapbook due end of block Monday
• Superpower
• Millenium
• Final Exam: Tuesday
• Vocabulary based
• Binder due Next Tuesday

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Contemporary History
• Class Rules
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• CNN Logs

Section 1: The 20s and the Great Depression

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The 20s and the Great Depression
• VOCABULARY for The 20s and the Great Depression
• Scrapbook Notes for "Bust"

1. Chapter 20 Overview
2. 20s Video Questions
3. 20s Acrostic
4. Notes:  Ingredients of Economic Collapse
5. "My Deal" Activity
6. "Face the Music" List of Important Words (GIST)
7. Depression Data Activity
8. New Deal Agencies Chart

Section 2: WWII

• LOWDOWN SHEET for WWII
• VOCABULARY for WWII
• Scrapbook Notes for "WWII"

1. Notes:  Versailles to Pearl Harbor
2. Video GIST:  "Hitler's Supercity"
3. Video GIST:  "Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After"
4. Notes:  Winning the War
5. Video GIST:  "Engineering Evil"

Section 3: The Cold War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for "The Cold War"
• VOCABULARY for "The Cold War"
• Scrapbook Notes for "Superpower" & "Millenium"

1. Cold War Terms Activity
2. "Sputnik" GIST
3. Notes:  Roots of the Cold War
4. Notes:  McCarthyism

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CNN Student News: 5.10.12

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Today in Western Civilizations: 5.10.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• For the remainder of the term, you will be operating independently.  You will be responsible for what remains.
• Checklist for the remainder of the Term.  New items are in bold:
• WWI Battles (#3)
• The Soviet Revolution (#4)
• World War I Tech (#5)
• Outline:  A Difficult Peace (#6)
• WWI Casualty Chart (#7)
• Post WWI Map (#8)
• Binder
• WWI Scrapbook
• WWI Tech
• Last Day of WWI

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Cities/Landmarks Quiz #5 (61-75)
• Next Monday
• Scrapbooks Due
• Final Binder Check
• Final Exam 

BINDER TABLE OF CONTENTS
In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations II
• Class Rules
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• City/Landmark List
1. Quiz #1:  1-15
2. Quiz #2:  16-30
• CNN Logs
1. 3/12-3/16
2. 3/19-3/23
3. 3/26-3/30
4. 4/2-4/4
5. 4/16-4/20

Section 1: The Age of Change

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The Age of Change
• VOCABULARY for The Age of Change
• Scrapbook Notes for "Da Vinci's World"

1. Age of Change Outline
2. Daily Life in the Renaissance Anticipation Guide
3. Renaissance Women Activity
4. Reformation Questions
5. Counter Reformation GIST (25 Word List)
6. Renaissance Work Packet
7. TAG:  The Age of Exploration
8. Bermuda Triangle GIST
9. Players of the Age of Exploration
10. Rank the Players
11. Amazing Grace Questions

Section 2: Revolution in Europe

• LOWDOWN SHEET for Revolution!
• VOCABULARY for Revolution
• Scrapbook Notes for "Napoleon: Steel Monster"

1. Foundations of the French Republic Questions
2. The French Revolution Discussion Questions
3. Napoleon Question/Map Packet
4. TAG: Foundations of the Industrial Revolution
5. Factory and Working Conditions
6. Methods of Production Activity
7. Business Cycle Activity

Section 3: The World at War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The World at War
• VOCABULARY for The World at War
• Scrapbook Notes for The World at War

1. TAG:  Foundations of WWI
2. The War in Europe Video Questions

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Today in US History: 5.10.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Discussion:  Kennedy Assassination (#5)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Scrapbook due end of block Monday
• Final Exam: Tuesday
• Vocabulary based
• Binder due Next Tuesday

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Contemporary History
• Class Rules
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• CNN Logs

Section 1: The 20s and the Great Depression

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The 20s and the Great Depression
• VOCABULARY for The 20s and the Great Depression
• Scrapbook Notes for "Bust"

1. Chapter 20 Overview
2. 20s Video Questions
3. 20s Acrostic
4. Notes:  Ingredients of Economic Collapse
5. "My Deal" Activity
6. "Face the Music" List of Important Words (GIST)
7. Depression Data Activity
8. New Deal Agencies Chart

Section 2: WWII

• LOWDOWN SHEET for WWII
• VOCABULARY for WWII
• Scrapbook Notes for "WWII"

1. Notes:  Versailles to Pearl Harbor
2. Video GIST:  "Hitler's Supercity"
3. Video GIST:  "Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After"
4. Notes:  Winning the War
5. Video GIST:  "Engineering Evil"

Section 3: The Cold War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for "The Cold War"
• VOCABULARY for "The Cold War"
• Scrapbook Notes for "Superpower" & "Millenium"

1. Cold War Terms Activity
2. "Sputnik" GIST
3. Notes:  Roots of the Cold War
4. Notes:  McCarthyism

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Today in Western Civilizations: 5.9.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• For the remainder of the term, you will be operating independently.  You will be responsible for what remains.
• Checklist for the remainder of the Term.  New items are in bold:
• WWI Battles (#3)
• The Soviet Revolution (#4)
• World War I Tech (#5)
• Outline:  A Difficult Peace (#6)
• WWI Casualty Chart (#7)
• Post WWI Map (#8)
• Binder
• WWI Scrapbook
• WWI Tech
• Last Day of WWI

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Cities/Landmarks Quiz #5 (61-75)
• Next Monday
• Scrapbooks Due
• Final Binder Check
• Final Exam 

BINDER TABLE OF CONTENTS
In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations II
• Class Rules
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• City/Landmark List
1. Quiz #1:  1-15
2. Quiz #2:  16-30
• CNN Logs
1. 3/12-3/16
2. 3/19-3/23
3. 3/26-3/30
4. 4/2-4/4
5. 4/16-4/20

Section 1: The Age of Change

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The Age of Change
• VOCABULARY for The Age of Change
• Scrapbook Notes for "Da Vinci's World"

1. Age of Change Outline
2. Daily Life in the Renaissance Anticipation Guide
3. Renaissance Women Activity
4. Reformation Questions
5. Counter Reformation GIST (25 Word List)
6. Renaissance Work Packet
7. TAG:  The Age of Exploration
8. Bermuda Triangle GIST
9. Players of the Age of Exploration
10. Rank the Players
11. Amazing Grace Questions

Section 2: Revolution in Europe

• LOWDOWN SHEET for Revolution!
• VOCABULARY for Revolution
• Scrapbook Notes for "Napoleon: Steel Monster"

1. Foundations of the French Republic Questions
2. The French Revolution Discussion Questions
3. Napoleon Question/Map Packet
4. TAG: Foundations of the Industrial Revolution
5. Factory and Working Conditions
6. Methods of Production Activity
7. Business Cycle Activity

Section 3: The World at War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The World at War
• VOCABULARY for The World at War
• Scrapbook Notes for The World at War

1. TAG:  Foundations of WWI
2. The War in Europe Video Questions

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CNN Student News: 5.9.12

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Today in US History: 5.9.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue 13 Days

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Scrapbook due end of block Friday
• Final Exam: Tuesday
• Vocabulary based
• Binder due Next Tuesday
• Seniors: Wednesday

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Contemporary History
• Class Rules
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• CNN Logs

Section 1: The 20s and the Great Depression

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The 20s and the Great Depression
• VOCABULARY for The 20s and the Great Depression
• Scrapbook Notes for "Bust"

1. Chapter 20 Overview
2. 20s Video Questions
3. 20s Acrostic
4. Notes:  Ingredients of Economic Collapse
5. "My Deal" Activity
6. "Face the Music" List of Important Words (GIST)
7. Depression Data Activity
8. New Deal Agencies Chart

Section 2: WWII

• LOWDOWN SHEET for WWII
• VOCABULARY for WWII
• Scrapbook Notes for "WWII"

1. Notes:  Versailles to Pearl Harbor
2. Video GIST:  "Hitler's Supercity"
3. Video GIST:  "Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After"
4. Notes:  Winning the War
5. Video GIST:  "Engineering Evil"

Section 3: The Cold War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for "The Cold War"
• VOCABULARY for "The Cold War"
• Scrapbook Notes for "Superpower" & "Millenium"

1. Cold War Terms Activity
2. "Sputnik" GIST
3. Notes:  Roots of the Cold War
4. Notes:  McCarthyism

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CNN Student News: 5.8.12

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Today in Western Civilizations: 5.8.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue:
• WWI Battles (#3)
• The Soviet Revolution (#4)
• World War I Tech (#5)
• ITA:  Ending the War Outline (#6)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Cities/Landmarks Quiz #5 (61-75)
• Next Monday
• Scrapbooks Due
• Final Exam Block 2
• Next Tuesday
• Final Exams Block 4

BINDER TABLE OF CONTENTS
In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations II
• Class Rules
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• City/Landmark List
1. Quiz #1:  1-15
2. Quiz #2:  16-30
• CNN Logs
1. 3/12-3/16
2. 3/19-3/23
3. 3/26-3/30
4. 4/2-4/4
5. 4/16-4/20

Section 1: The Age of Change

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The Age of Change
• VOCABULARY for The Age of Change
• Scrapbook Notes for "Da Vinci's World"

1. Age of Change Outline
2. Daily Life in the Renaissance Anticipation Guide
3. Renaissance Women Activity
4. Reformation Questions
5. Counter Reformation GIST (25 Word List)
6. Renaissance Work Packet
7. TAG:  The Age of Exploration
8. Bermuda Triangle GIST
9. Players of the Age of Exploration
10. Rank the Players
11. Amazing Grace Questions

Section 2: Revolution in Europe

• LOWDOWN SHEET for Revolution!
• VOCABULARY for Revolution
• Scrapbook Notes for "Napoleon: Steel Monster"

1. Foundations of the French Republic Questions
2. The French Revolution Discussion Questions
3. Napoleon Question/Map Packet
4. TAG: Foundations of the Industrial Revolution
5. Factory and Working Conditions
6. Methods of Production Activity
7. Business Cycle Activity

Section 3: The World at War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The World at War
• VOCABULARY for The World at War
• Scrapbook Notes for The World at War

1. TAG:  Foundations of WWI
2. The War in Europe Video Questions

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Today in US History: 5.8.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Cold War Propaganda
• Notes:  McCarthyism (#4)
• Begin 13 Days

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Scrapbook due end of block Friday
• Final Exam: Tuesday
• Vocabulary based
• Binder due Next Tuesday
• Seniors: Wednesday

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Contemporary History
• Class Rules
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• CNN Logs

Section 1: The 20s and the Great Depression

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The 20s and the Great Depression
• VOCABULARY for The 20s and the Great Depression
• Scrapbook Notes for "Bust"

1. Chapter 20 Overview
2. 20s Video Questions
3. 20s Acrostic
4. Notes:  Ingredients of Economic Collapse
5. "My Deal" Activity
6. "Face the Music" List of Important Words (GIST)
7. Depression Data Activity
8. New Deal Agencies Chart

Section 2: WWII

• LOWDOWN SHEET for WWII
• VOCABULARY for WWII
• Scrapbook Notes for "WWII"

1. Notes:  Versailles to Pearl Harbor
2. Video GIST:  "Hitler's Supercity"
3. Video GIST:  "Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After"
4. Notes:  Winning the War
5. Video GIST:  "Engineering Evil"

Section 3: The Cold War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for "The Cold War"
• VOCABULARY for "The Cold War"
• Scrapbook Notes for "Superpower" & "Millenium"

1. Cold War Terms Activity
2. "Sputnik" GIST
3. Notes:  Roots of the Cold War
4. Notes:  McCarthyism

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Today in Western Civilizations: 5.7.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• WWI Battles (#3)
• The Soviet Revolution (#4)
• World War I Tech (#5)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Cities/Landmarks Quiz #5 (61-75)
• Next Monday
• Scrapbooks Due
• Final Exam Block 2
• Next Tuesday
• Final Exams Block 4

BINDER TABLE OF CONTENTS
In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations II
• Class Rules
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• City/Landmark List
1. Quiz #1:  1-15
2. Quiz #2:  16-30
• CNN Logs
1. 3/12-3/16
2. 3/19-3/23
3. 3/26-3/30
4. 4/2-4/4
5. 4/16-4/20

Section 1: The Age of Change

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The Age of Change
• VOCABULARY for The Age of Change
• Scrapbook Notes for "Da Vinci's World"

1. Age of Change Outline
2. Daily Life in the Renaissance Anticipation Guide
3. Renaissance Women Activity
4. Reformation Questions
5. Counter Reformation GIST (25 Word List)
6. Renaissance Work Packet
7. TAG:  The Age of Exploration
8. Bermuda Triangle GIST
9. Players of the Age of Exploration
10. Rank the Players
11. Amazing Grace Questions

Section 2: Revolution in Europe

• LOWDOWN SHEET for Revolution!
• VOCABULARY for Revolution
• Scrapbook Notes for "Napoleon: Steel Monster"

1. Foundations of the French Republic Questions
2. The French Revolution Discussion Questions
3. Napoleon Question/Map Packet
4. TAG: Foundations of the Industrial Revolution
5. Factory and Working Conditions
6. Methods of Production Activity
7. Business Cycle Activity

Section 3: The World at War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The World at War
• VOCABULARY for The World at War
• Scrapbook Notes for The World at War

1. TAG:  Foundations of WWI
2. The War in Europe Video Questions

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CNN Student News: 5.7.12

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Today in US History: 5.7.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Discus Scrapbook/Remainder of the Year
• Seniors
• Story of US:  "Millenium"

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Scrapbook due end of block Friday
• Final Exam: Tuesday
• Vocabulary based
• Binder due Next Tuesday
• Seniors: Wednesday

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Contemporary History
• Class Rules
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• CNN Logs

Section 1: The 20s and the Great Depression

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The 20s and the Great Depression
• VOCABULARY for The 20s and the Great Depression
• Scrapbook Notes for "Bust"

1. Chapter 20 Overview
2. 20s Video Questions
3. 20s Acrostic
4. Notes:  Ingredients of Economic Collapse
5. "My Deal" Activity
6. "Face the Music" List of Important Words (GIST)
7. Depression Data Activity
8. New Deal Agencies Chart

Section 2: WWII

• LOWDOWN SHEET for WWII
• VOCABULARY for WWII
• Scrapbook Notes for "WWII"

1. Notes:  Versailles to Pearl Harbor
2. Video GIST:  "Hitler's Supercity"
3. Video GIST:  "Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After"
4. Notes:  Winning the War
5. Video GIST:  "Engineering Evil"

Section 3: The Cold War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for "The Cold War"
• VOCABULARY for "The Cold War"
• Scrapbook Notes for "Superpower"

1. Cold War Terms Activity
2. "Sputnik" GIST
3. Notes:  Roots of the Cold War

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Today in Western Civilizations: 5.3.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• TAG:  Foundations of WWI (#1)
• Video Clip w/ Questions:  The War in Europe (#2)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Friday
• Cities/Landmarks Quiz #4 (46-60)

BINDER TABLE OF CONTENTS
In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations II
• Class Rules
• Scrapbook Guidelines
• Geography/Maps/Map Quizzes
• City/Landmark List
1. Quiz #1:  1-15
2. Quiz #2:  16-30
• CNN Logs
1. 3/12-3/16
2. 3/19-3/23
3. 3/26-3/30
4. 4/2-4/4
5. 4/16-4/20

Section 1: The Age of Change

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The Age of Change
• VOCABULARY for The Age of Change
• Scrapbook Notes for "Da Vinci's World"

1. Age of Change Outline
2. Daily Life in the Renaissance Anticipation Guide
3. Renaissance Women Activity
4. Reformation Questions
5. Counter Reformation GIST (25 Word List)
6. Renaissance Work Packet
7. TAG:  The Age of Exploration
8. Bermuda Triangle GIST
9. Players of the Age of Exploration
10. Rank the Players
11. Amazing Grace Questions

Section 2: Revolution in Europe

• LOWDOWN SHEET for Revolution!
• VOCABULARY for Revolution
• Scrapbook Notes for "Napoleon: Steel Monster"

1. Foundations of the French Republic Questions
2. The French Revolution Discussion Questions
3. Napoleon Question/Map Packet
4. TAG: Foundations of the Industrial Revolution
5. Factory and Working Conditions
6. Methods of Production Activity
7. Business Cycle Activity

Section 2: The World at War

• LOWDOWN SHEET for The World at War
• VOCABULARY for The World at War
• Scrapbook Notes for The World at War

1. TAG:  Foundations of WWI
2. The War in Europe Video Questions

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