US History: 01.29.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• CNN Student News
• McCarthyism and the Cold War at Home
• IWT

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• How was McCarthyism a perfect example of a witch hunt?
• What areas of life were affected by McCarthy's Anti-Communist hunt?

ON THE RADAR 

• Next Tuesday: Superpower Vocab Due

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Western Civilizations: 01.29.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations 
• Begin Roman Timeline Activity

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What events transformed Rome from republic into an empire?

ON THE RADAR

• Next Friday: Rome Vocab Due

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US History: 01.28.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• WW2 Tests are Graded/Posted
• CNN Student News
• Map Quiz: Europe #1
• Continue Sputnik Video
• IWT

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What ideological differences existed between the Soviet Union and the United States that contributed to the Cold War?
• What situations arose out of the tension of the Cold War?

ON THE RADAR

• Today: Europe 1 Map Quiz 
• Next Tuesday: Superpower Vocab Due

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Western Civilizations: 01.28.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 2.1
• Unit 1 Tests are graded/posted
• CNN Student News 
• Map Quiz: Europe #1
• Outline: Rise of the Republic

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What form of government did Romans establish after overthrowing the Etruscans, and why?
• What government offices made up the early Roman Republic

ON THE RADAR

• Today: Map Quiz 3 - Europe #1
• Next Friday: Ancient Rome Vocab Due

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US History: 01.27.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Bellringer 11.2
• CNN Student News
• Complete Discussion on Roots of the Cold War
• Continue Sputnik Video
• Map Quiz Review

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What ideological differences existed between the Soviet Union and the United States that contributed to the Cold War?
• What situations arose out of the tension of the Cold War?

ON THE RADAR

• Thursday: Europe 1 Map Quiz 
• Next Tuesday: Superpower Vocab Due

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Western Civilizations: 01.27.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER
• CNN Student News 
• Complete Current Events Activity
• E/E: Ancient Rome
• TAG: Foundations of the Republic
• IWT:
• New Vocab
• Map Quiz Review

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• Describe Italy's geography and the role it played in Rome's success.
• What were the mythical beginnings of Ancient Rome?
• What made the early Romans such successful innovators?
• What were the difference between Patricians and Plebeians?

ON THE RADAR

• Thursday: Map Quiz 3 - Europe #1
• Next Friday: Ancient Rome Vocab Due

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US HIstory: 01.26.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Bellringer 11.1
• CNN Student News
• Complete Cold War Terms
• Roots of the Cold War Part 1
• Video: Sputnik Mania

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What ideological differences existed between the Soviet Union and the United States that contributed to the Cold War?

ON THE RADAR

• Thursday: Europe 1 Map Quiz 
• Next Tuesday: Superpower Vocab Due

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Western Civilizations: 01.26.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER
• CNN Student News 
• Unit Test: Ancient Greece
• Current Events Activity
• Map Quiz Review

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What is bias?

ON THE RADAR

• Today: Ancient Greece
• Thursday: Map Quiz 3: Europe #1

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US History: 01.25.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• New CNN Student News
• Complete SOU: WWII
• Cold War Terms

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What ideological differences existed between the Soviet Union and the United States that contributed to the Cold War?

ON THE RADAR

• Today/Tomorrow: South America Map Quiz and WWII Test - Both must be taken by the end of the day tomorrow. You choose how you want to break them up.

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Western Civilizations: 01.25.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 1.5
• New CNN Student News (2.00)
• Activity: Women and Men of Greek Achievement
• REVIEW

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What inventions and innovations were created by the men and women of Ancient Greece, and who created them?

ON THE RADAR

• Tomorrow: Ancient Greece
• Thursday: Map Quiz 3: Europe #1

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US History: 01.22.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations
• Turn In
• WWII Test/Map Quiz
• SOU: WWII

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• -

ON THE RADAR

• Today/Tomorrow: South America Map Quiz and WWII Test - Both must be taken by the end of the day tomorrow. You choose how you want to break them up.

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Western Civilizations: 01.22.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• Map Quiz: South America
• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations
• Turn In
• Alexander's Dark Side

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• Who gets to write history?

ON THE RADAR

• Past Due: Ancient Greece Vocab (Tuesday)
• Today: South America Map Quiz
• Unit #1 Test: Next Tuesday

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US History: 01.21.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• CNN Student News
• Finish: Engineering Evil

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• -

ON THE RADAR

• Today/Tomorrow: South America Map Quiz and WWII Test - Both must be taken by the end of the day tomorrow. You choose how you want to break them up.

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Western Civ.: 01.21.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• Map Quiz: Today OR Tomorrow
• Keep your eyes on Quizlet for a new Study Guide
• CNN Student News
• Finish Up: Engineering an Empire Video Activity

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• After all of Greece was weakened, what new power arose to legitimately unify Greece as one nation? Who was the man that led this rise to power?
• What was Alexander's goal once he took over for his father?
• What did Alexander do as he conquered most of the known world? 
• What happened to his empire after he died?

ON THE RADAR

• Past Due: Ancient Greece Vocab (Tuesday)
• Thursday or Friday: South America Map Quiz
• Unit #1 Test: Backed up to next Tuesday

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US History: 01.19.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• Check Classroom for this week's geography Quizlet
• CNN Student News
• Engineering Evil

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What was the "Jewish Question?"  What was the "Solution?"
• How are the following terms defined in regards to the Holocaust: Definition, Expropriation, Concentation, Einsatzgruppen, Deportation, and Death Camps?

ON THE RADAR

• Today: WWII Vocab Due
• Tomorrow: WWII Test
• Thursday: South America Quiz

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Western Civilizations: 01.19.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• Check for a New Set of Countries on Quizlet
• CNN Student News
• Activity: The Persian Wars
• Engineering an Empire: Ancient Greece

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What inventions & innovations were created by the Ancient Greeks?

ON THE RADAR

• Today: Vocabulary due by end of day
• Thursday: South America Map Quiz
• Friday: Unit #1 Test

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US History: 01.15.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• CNN Student News
• Engineering Evil

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What was the "Jewish Question?"  What was the "Solution?"
• How are the following terms defined in regards to the Holocaust: Definition, Expropriation, Concentation, Einsatzgruppen, Deportation, & Death Camps?

ON THE RADAR

• Today: Map Quiz #1
• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class

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Western Civilizations: 01.15.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 1.4
• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations
• Activity: The Persian Wars

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What ideals did the Persian Wars inspire that hadn't ever been realized previously?
• What was the greatest importance of the last stand of the 300 Spartans? What is its legacy?

ON THE RADAR

• Tuesday: Vocabulary due by end of day
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class

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US History: 01.14.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 10.5
• Map Quiz #1
• CNN Student News
• Discussion: Japan/Conclusion
• IWT/Manhattan Project

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What was America's strategy in the Pacific?  How did fighting there differ from Europe? Why was the decision made to drop the bomb?
• What were the lasting impacts of WWII? How did the US emerge from the war?

ON THE RADAR

• Today: Map Quiz #1
• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class

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Western Civ.: 01.14.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 1.4
• CNN Student News
• Map Quiz #1: North America
• IWT

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• -

ON THE RADAR

• Today:
•  Map Quiz #1 (North America)
• Vocab due by end of day
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class

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US History: 01.13.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 10.4
• CNN Student News
• Discussion: Through VE Day
• IWT/Bastogne

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What made the alliance of the Big 3 so uneasy?
• Why did the Allies choose the plan of attack that they did?
• Why was D-Day such and important day in history?

ON THE RADAR

• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due
• Thursday: Map Quiz #1
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class

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Western Civ.: 01.13.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 1.3
• Discussion: Athens & Sparta
• IWT (Independent Work Time)
• Vocabulary
• Map Quizlet
• TAG Activity
• Outline
• Housekeeping Items

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What ideals did Sparta stand for? Athens? How did life differ in these tow city-states?  How were women treated differently?

ON THE RADAR

• Thursday:
•  Map Quiz #1 (North America)
• Vocab due by end of day
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class

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US History: 01.12.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 10.3
• CNN Student News
• Discussion: D-Day
• Band of Brothers: Day of Days

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What made the alliance of the Big 3 so uneasy?
• Why did the Allies choose the plan of attack that they did?
• Why was D-Day such and important day in history?

ON THE RADAR

• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due
• Thursday: Map Quiz #1
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class

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Western Civilizations: 01.12.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• NO BELLRINGER TODAY
• CNN Student News
• Video Questions: Zeus
• IWT (Independent Work Time)
• Vocabulary
• Map Quizlet
• TAG Activity
• Outline
• Housekeeping Items

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What two things did all Greeks share despite their differences?

ON THE RADAR

• Parent Signature Slip
• Thursday: Map Quiz #1 (North America)
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class
• Thursday: Vocabulary Due

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US History: 01.11.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 10.2
• CNN Student News
• Discussion: D-Day
• Band of Brothers: Day of Days

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What made the alliance of the Big 3 so uneasy?
• Why did the Allies choose the plan of attack that they did?
• Why was D-Day such and important day in history?

ON THE RADAR

• Wednesday: Vocabulary Due
• Thursday: Map Quiz #1
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class
• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due

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Western Civ: 01.11.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Bellringer 1.2
• CNN Student News
• Complete Early Greece Outline
• Bullet Points: Zeus
• IWT (Independent Work Time)

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What major geographic barriers prevented Greece from being a unified nation?
• Instead of a unified nation, what did Ancient Greece consist of initially?
• What two things did all Greeks share despite their differences?

ON THE RADAR

• Parent Signature Slip
• Thursday: Map Quiz #1 (North America)
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class
• Wednesday: Vocabulary Due

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US History: 01.08.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 10.1
• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations
• Intro Vocab
• Discussion: War Begins
• IWT (Independent Work Time)

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• How did other Western European powers react when Hitler began to violate the post-WWI agreement?
• What finally led to the declaration of war by the on Germany by France and Britain?  What was the US' initial stance?  What finally pulled the US into the War?
• Who stood in the way of absolute domination by Germany until America became involved? What allowed them to hold on longer than others?

ON THE RADAR

• Parent Signature Slip
• If you missed yesterday:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class
• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due

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Western Civ: 01.08.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• BELLRINGER 1.1
• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations
• Complete TAG Activity
• Complete Mankind Activity
• Outline: Early Greece
• IWT (Independent Work Time)

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What major geographic barriers prevented Greece from being a unified nation?
• Instead of a unified nation, what did Ancient Greece consist of initially?
• What two things did all Greeks share despite their differences?

ON THE RADAR

• Parent Signature Slip
• Housekeeping:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class
• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due

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US History: 01.06.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• Intro Vocab
• Discussion: Rise of the Dictators
• Bullet Points: Rise of the Third Reich

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• -

ON THE RADAR

• Parent Signature Slip
• If you missed yesterday:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class
• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due

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Western Civ: 01.06.16

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• Intro Vocab
• TAG Activity: Foundations of Civilization
• IWT (Independent Work Time)

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What elements combine to create a civilization?

ON THE RADAR

• Parent Signature Slip
• If you missed yesterday:
• Rules and Expectations
• Day 1 Questionnaire
• Join Quizlet Class
• Next Tuesday: Vocabulary Due

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