Thursday, January 24, 2019

Homework: Thursday, January 23

Music of the 1960's and/or Protest Music

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Find a song from the 1960's (It is ok if your musical selection is from the early 1970's as well)(Title, Author) and read the lyrics.  Analyze the song:  What is the message?  Is it a protest song?  What emotions does it draw out to the listener?  Could this song be relevant today at all? 

Be prepared to share your thoughts.  We will listen to your selections and discuss your analysis in class on Friday.

Monday, January 14, 2019

Week of January 14-18

Monday:  Read the Khan Article about Women Working during WWII.  Be prepared to discuss the three questions at the end.

Study for WWII Quiz (on Tuesday)

Dropping of the Atomic Bomb papers due Wednesday 1/16

Tuesday:  HW:  Chapter 26 Page 807-814  Origins of the Cold War Worksheet

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Wednesday:  HW:  Chapter 28 Page 876-884 Kennedy and the Cold War Worksheet

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Thursday:  HW:  Chapter 29  Page 916- 922 Taking on Segregation


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Thursday, January 10, 2019

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Snow Day!

Snow Day today (Wednesday, Jan 9).  We will push everything back a day.  Help your family shovel out :)
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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Tuesday and Wednesday January 8 and 9th

Due Thursday:

1.  Our Truman and Adviser discussion about dropping the bomb will take place on Thursday

2.  Read Science and Technology pages 794-795 and do the two questions.

3.  Bring in draft of The Dropping of the Bomb printed out (what you get done in class on Wednesday) for class on Thursday.

4.  Finishing reading and highlighting the WWII packet that we started in class.

5.  World War II Quiz on Friday



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Monday, January 7, 2019

Monday, January 7, 2019

Homework for Monday, January 7, 2019:  Read pages 784-793 and do questions;  1-5

Be prepared for your Life Action Role Play to discuss the issue of dropping the Atomic Bomb on Japan with President Truman

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Happy New Year! Homework Assignment

Your homework for Wednesday, January 2, 2019 is to read the packet that was handed out in class about President Roosevelt and the New Deal. Answer the 4 questions and be prepared to discuss your thoughts and opinions about his ideas.

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Homework: Thursday, January 23

Music of the 1960's and/or Protest Music Find a song from the 1960's (It is ok if your musical selection is from the early ...