AH1&2 Calendar (2013-2014)
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Week #38: May 19-23, 2014
Monday, May 19th:
* Freshmen Farewell... with a side of "Ketchup"!
* Review for EOCA (which is TOMORROW)!
* Additional copies of the EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Study for the EOCA!
Tuesday, May 20th:
* Take EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the EOCA today. To earn credit for American History 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: Study for your other classes' Final Exams!
Wednesday, May 21st:
* No class scheduled. Good luck on your other finals!
* Homework: Study for your other classes' Final Exams!
Thursday, May 22nd:
* No class scheduled. Good luck on your other finals!
* Homework: Study for your other classes' Final Exams!
Friday, May 23rd:
* No class scheduled. Good luck on your other finals!
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break! See you August 13th!
Monday, May 19th:
* Freshmen Farewell... with a side of "Ketchup"!
* Review for EOCA (which is TOMORROW)!
* Additional copies of the EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Study for the EOCA!
Tuesday, May 20th:
* Take EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the EOCA today. To earn credit for American History 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: Study for your other classes' Final Exams!
Wednesday, May 21st:
* No class scheduled. Good luck on your other finals!
* Homework: Study for your other classes' Final Exams!
Thursday, May 22nd:
* No class scheduled. Good luck on your other finals!
* Homework: Study for your other classes' Final Exams!
Friday, May 23rd:
* No class scheduled. Good luck on your other finals!
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break! See you August 13th!
Week #37: May 12-16, 2014
Monday, May 12th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* Presidential Fight Club Work Day #2.
* Reveal the Matchups and Brackets!
* Remember... the "Rocky" packet is due at the END of the period TODAY!
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due THIS Thursday).
Tuesday, May 13th:
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #1 (Field of 32 down to Sweet 16).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due THIS Thursday).
Wednesday, May 14th:
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #2 (Sweet 16 down to Final Four).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due TOMORROW).
Thursday, May 15th:
* NOTE: All Unit #6 re-assessment is due today!
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #3 (Final Four & Championship Game).
* Homework: Work on your End of Course Assessment/Final Exam Review Packet.
Friday, May 16th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* Work on End of Course Assessment/Final Exam Review Packet. If you've lost your packet, click here to download another copy.
* Homework: Work on your End of Course Assessment/Final Exam Review Packet.
Monday, May 12th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* Presidential Fight Club Work Day #2.
* Reveal the Matchups and Brackets!
* Remember... the "Rocky" packet is due at the END of the period TODAY!
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due THIS Thursday).
Tuesday, May 13th:
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #1 (Field of 32 down to Sweet 16).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due THIS Thursday).
Wednesday, May 14th:
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #2 (Sweet 16 down to Final Four).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due TOMORROW).
Thursday, May 15th:
* NOTE: All Unit #6 re-assessment is due today!
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #3 (Final Four & Championship Game).
* Homework: Work on your End of Course Assessment/Final Exam Review Packet.
Friday, May 16th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* Work on End of Course Assessment/Final Exam Review Packet. If you've lost your packet, click here to download another copy.
* Homework: Work on your End of Course Assessment/Final Exam Review Packet.
Week #36: May 5-9, 2014
Monday, May 5th:
* NOTE: Happy Cinco de Mayo!
* 2000s Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* Listen to the Top 10 songs of the first decade of the 2000s (2000-2009); discuss each song's significance during the '90s and to music as a whole.
* Wrap up unit and review for test.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Tuesday, May 6th:
* Take Unit #6 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Thurs., May 15th).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment (which is Tues., May 20th).
Wednesday, May 7th:
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Thurs., May 15th).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment (which is Tues., May 20th).
Thursday, May 8th:
* Hand out materials for Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club Project" and discuss.
* Select Presidents in class for the tournament.
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period on Mon., May 12th).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Thurs., May 15th).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment (which is Tues., May 20th).
Friday, May 9th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* Presidential Fight Club Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period on Mon., May 12th).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Thurs., May 15th).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment (which is Tues., May 20th).
Monday, May 5th:
* NOTE: Happy Cinco de Mayo!
* 2000s Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* Listen to the Top 10 songs of the first decade of the 2000s (2000-2009); discuss each song's significance during the '90s and to music as a whole.
* Wrap up unit and review for test.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Tuesday, May 6th:
* Take Unit #6 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Thurs., May 15th).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment (which is Tues., May 20th).
Wednesday, May 7th:
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Thurs., May 15th).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment (which is Tues., May 20th).
Thursday, May 8th:
* Hand out materials for Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club Project" and discuss.
* Select Presidents in class for the tournament.
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period on Mon., May 12th).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Thurs., May 15th).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment (which is Tues., May 20th).
Friday, May 9th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* Presidential Fight Club Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period on Mon., May 12th).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Thurs., May 15th).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment (which is Tues., May 20th).
Week #35: April 28-May 2, 2014
Monday, April 28th:
* Nineties Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* Listen to the Top 10 songs of the 1990s; discuss each song's significance during the '90s and to music as a whole.
* Hand out Study Guide for District-mandated End of Course Assessment (EOCA). Additional copies of the EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* The EOCA is the Final Exam for American History 2. It constitutes 20% of your overall grade for the semester. The EOCA will be taken by every 9th grader across the District on the same day: Tuesday, May 20th. To earn credit for American History 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Tuesday, April 29th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #7: That Just Happened - The Election of 2000.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Wednesday, April 30th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #8: The Second Pearl Harbor.
* Discuss 9/11 conspiracies.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Thursday, May 1st:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #9: The War on Terror - The Bush Years.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Friday, May 2nd:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #10: Hope & "Change" - The Obama Years.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test, which is on Tuesday!
Monday, April 28th:
* Nineties Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* Listen to the Top 10 songs of the 1990s; discuss each song's significance during the '90s and to music as a whole.
* Hand out Study Guide for District-mandated End of Course Assessment (EOCA). Additional copies of the EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* The EOCA is the Final Exam for American History 2. It constitutes 20% of your overall grade for the semester. The EOCA will be taken by every 9th grader across the District on the same day: Tuesday, May 20th. To earn credit for American History 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Tuesday, April 29th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #7: That Just Happened - The Election of 2000.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Wednesday, April 30th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #8: The Second Pearl Harbor.
* Discuss 9/11 conspiracies.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Thursday, May 1st:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #9: The War on Terror - The Bush Years.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test.
Friday, May 2nd:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #10: Hope & "Change" - The Obama Years.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #6 test, which is on Tuesday!
Week #34: April 21-25, 2014
Monday, April 21st:
* Eighties Culture Day #2 - The Music!
* Listen to the Top 10 songs of the 1980s; discuss each song's significance during the '80s and to music as a whole.
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Tuesday, April 22nd:
* NOTE: We are on the Extended Advisory schedule today.
* Eighties Culture Day #3 - The Movies!
* Begin watching Rocky 4. Yes... you read that right! AWESOME!!!
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Wednesday, April 23rd:
* Eighties Culture Day #4 - The Movies!
* Finish watching Rocky 4.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar... and I think we all know that this movie is a weeeee bit more Hollywood than anything else. But, trust Dr. Hartnell on this one. There are some movies everyone just has to see for themselves. (After all, how did you think the Cold War really ended?!)
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Thursday, April 24th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #5: The Guy After the Guy - The Bush (Part I) Years.
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Friday, April 25th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: It's the Economy, Stupid! - The Clinton Years.
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Monday, April 21st:
* Eighties Culture Day #2 - The Music!
* Listen to the Top 10 songs of the 1980s; discuss each song's significance during the '80s and to music as a whole.
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Tuesday, April 22nd:
* NOTE: We are on the Extended Advisory schedule today.
* Eighties Culture Day #3 - The Movies!
* Begin watching Rocky 4. Yes... you read that right! AWESOME!!!
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Wednesday, April 23rd:
* Eighties Culture Day #4 - The Movies!
* Finish watching Rocky 4.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar... and I think we all know that this movie is a weeeee bit more Hollywood than anything else. But, trust Dr. Hartnell on this one. There are some movies everyone just has to see for themselves. (After all, how did you think the Cold War really ended?!)
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Thursday, April 24th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #5: The Guy After the Guy - The Bush (Part I) Years.
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Friday, April 25th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: It's the Economy, Stupid! - The Clinton Years.
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Week #33: April 14-18, 2014
Monday, April 14th:
* Seventies Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* Listen to the Top 10 songs of the 1970s; discuss each song's significance during the '70s and to music as a whole.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment (due THIS Thursday).
Tuesday, April 15th:
* Seventies Culture Day #2 - Time to Boogie!
* Disco Dance Day! Come ready to learn how to do "The Hustle" and "The Y.M.C.A." as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into a Disco Lounge. (Be sure to check out Dr. Hartnell's platform shoes!)
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Wednesday, April 16th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #4: Saved By a B-Lister - The Reagan Years.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Thursday, April 17th:
* NOTE: All Unit #5 re-assessment is due today!
* Eighties Culture Day #1 - The Video Games!
* Get ready to take a step back in time... and experience some of the greatest video games ever created as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into the year 1987. Do you think you have what it takes to go toe-to-toe with Dr. Hartnell on the Atari?
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Friday, April 18th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Good Friday)
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Monday, April 14th:
* Seventies Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* Listen to the Top 10 songs of the 1970s; discuss each song's significance during the '70s and to music as a whole.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment (due THIS Thursday).
Tuesday, April 15th:
* Seventies Culture Day #2 - Time to Boogie!
* Disco Dance Day! Come ready to learn how to do "The Hustle" and "The Y.M.C.A." as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into a Disco Lounge. (Be sure to check out Dr. Hartnell's platform shoes!)
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Wednesday, April 16th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #4: Saved By a B-Lister - The Reagan Years.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Thursday, April 17th:
* NOTE: All Unit #5 re-assessment is due today!
* Eighties Culture Day #1 - The Video Games!
* Get ready to take a step back in time... and experience some of the greatest video games ever created as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into the year 1987. Do you think you have what it takes to go toe-to-toe with Dr. Hartnell on the Atari?
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Friday, April 18th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Good Friday)
* Homework: No assignments at this time.
Week #32: April 7-11, 2014
Monday, April 7th:
* Take Unit #5 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment (due Thurs., April 17th).
Tuesday, April 8th:
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Wednesday, April 9th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #1: 1968 - The Year that Changed America.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Thursday, April 10th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #2: America Hits Rock Bottom - The Nixon Years.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Friday, April 11th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #3: A Nice Guy & A Peanut Farmer - The Ford & Carter Years.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Monday, April 7th:
* Take Unit #5 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment (due Thurs., April 17th).
Tuesday, April 8th:
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Wednesday, April 9th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #1: 1968 - The Year that Changed America.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Thursday, April 10th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #2: America Hits Rock Bottom - The Nixon Years.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Friday, April 11th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #3: A Nice Guy & A Peanut Farmer - The Ford & Carter Years.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Week #31: March 31-April 4, 2014
Monday, March 31st:
* Welcome back from Spring Break!
* American Overhaul - Lecture #9: Vietnam War (Intro up to Anti-War Movement).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, April 1st:
* Begin watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, April 2nd:
* Continue watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, April 3rd:
* Continue watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, April 4th:
* Finish watching We Were Soldiers.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* American Overhaul - Lecture #10: Vietnam War (Anti-War Movement).
* Wrap up unit and review for test (which is Monday!).
* Homework: Study for your Unit #5 test (which is Monday!).
Monday, March 31st:
* Welcome back from Spring Break!
* American Overhaul - Lecture #9: Vietnam War (Intro up to Anti-War Movement).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, April 1st:
* Begin watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, April 2nd:
* Continue watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, April 3rd:
* Continue watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, April 4th:
* Finish watching We Were Soldiers.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* American Overhaul - Lecture #10: Vietnam War (Anti-War Movement).
* Wrap up unit and review for test (which is Monday!).
* Homework: Study for your Unit #5 test (which is Monday!).
Week #30: March 17-21, 2014
Monday, March 17th:
* NOTE: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's St. Patrick's Day Survival Guide and discuss the history of the world's greenest holiday! If you're lucky, you may even get to learn a jig!
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, March 18th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #6: JFK (Intro up to Assassination).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, March 19th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #7: JFK (Assassination).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, March 20th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #8: JFK (The Conspiracies).
* Watch clips from JFK.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Pass out "The Best Conspiracies" handout and discuss.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, March 21st:
* Spring Cleaning! Let's get organized and ready for the 4th Nine Weeks!
* Have a great (and safe) Spring Break!
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Monday, March 17th:
* NOTE: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's St. Patrick's Day Survival Guide and discuss the history of the world's greenest holiday! If you're lucky, you may even get to learn a jig!
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, March 18th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #6: JFK (Intro up to Assassination).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, March 19th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #7: JFK (Assassination).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, March 20th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #8: JFK (The Conspiracies).
* Watch clips from JFK.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Pass out "The Best Conspiracies" handout and discuss.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, March 21st:
* Spring Cleaning! Let's get organized and ready for the 4th Nine Weeks!
* Have a great (and safe) Spring Break!
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Week #29: March 10-14, 2014
Monday, March 10th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #2 and #3 have history class today.
* Period #2 = Sixties Culture Day #1 (songs #1-10).
* Period #3 = Sixties Culture Day #1 (songs #1-10).
* Period #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #8 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, March 11th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #7 and #8 have history class today.
* Period #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #3 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #7 = Sixties Culture Day #1 (songs #1-10).
* Period #8 = Sixties Culture Day #1 (songs #1-10).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, March 12th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #2, #3, and #7 have history class today.
* Period #2 = Sixties Culture Day #2 (songs #11-20).
* Period #3 = Sixties Culture Day #2 (songs #11-20).
* Period #7 = Sixties Culture Day #2 (songs #11-20).
* Period #8 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, March 13th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #2 and #8 have history class today.
* Period #2 = The 1960s & Detroit; pass out "Best Decade... EVER!" handout and discuss.
* Period #3 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #8 = Sixties Culture Day #2 (songs #11-20).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, March 14th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #3, #7, and #8 have history class today.
* Period #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #3 = The 1960s & Detroit; pass out "Best Decade... EVER!" handout and discuss.
* Period #7 = The 1960s & Detroit; pass out "Best Decade... EVER!" handout and discuss.
* Period #8 = The 1960s & Detroit; pass out "Best Decade... EVER!" handout and discuss.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Monday, March 10th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #2 and #3 have history class today.
* Period #2 = Sixties Culture Day #1 (songs #1-10).
* Period #3 = Sixties Culture Day #1 (songs #1-10).
* Period #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #8 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, March 11th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #7 and #8 have history class today.
* Period #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #3 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #7 = Sixties Culture Day #1 (songs #1-10).
* Period #8 = Sixties Culture Day #1 (songs #1-10).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, March 12th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #2, #3, and #7 have history class today.
* Period #2 = Sixties Culture Day #2 (songs #11-20).
* Period #3 = Sixties Culture Day #2 (songs #11-20).
* Period #7 = Sixties Culture Day #2 (songs #11-20).
* Period #8 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, March 13th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #2 and #8 have history class today.
* Period #2 = The 1960s & Detroit; pass out "Best Decade... EVER!" handout and discuss.
* Period #3 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #8 = Sixties Culture Day #2 (songs #11-20).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, March 14th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week. Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* Only Periods #3, #7, and #8 have history class today.
* Period #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Period #3 = The 1960s & Detroit; pass out "Best Decade... EVER!" handout and discuss.
* Period #7 = The 1960s & Detroit; pass out "Best Decade... EVER!" handout and discuss.
* Period #8 = The 1960s & Detroit; pass out "Best Decade... EVER!" handout and discuss.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Week #28: March 3-7, 2014
Monday, March 3rd:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #1: Were the Sixties a "Revolution"?
* Discuss Sixties Slang.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, March 4th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #2: Civil Rights Battles #1 thru #5.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, March 5th:
* NOTE: All Unit #4 re-assessment is due today!
* American Overhaul - Lecture #3: Civil Rights Battles #6 thru #10.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, March 6th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #4: Civil Rights Battles #11 thru #15.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, March 7th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #5: Civil Rights Battles #16 thru Impact of Movement.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Monday, March 3rd:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #1: Were the Sixties a "Revolution"?
* Discuss Sixties Slang.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, March 4th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #2: Civil Rights Battles #1 thru #5.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, March 5th:
* NOTE: All Unit #4 re-assessment is due today!
* American Overhaul - Lecture #3: Civil Rights Battles #6 thru #10.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, March 6th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #4: Civil Rights Battles #11 thru #15.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, March 7th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #5: Civil Rights Battles #16 thru Impact of Movement.
* Homework: Read "The Sixties" and "Civil Rights" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Week #27: February 24-28, 2014
Monday, February 24th:
* King America - Lecture #20: A World of Plenty thru End.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, February 25th:
* Fabulous Fifties Culture Day #3!
* Learn several famous dances from the 1950s during Dr. Hartnell's Sock Hop!
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, February 26th:
* Wrap up King America Unit and review for test.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #4 test.
Thursday, February 27th:
* Take Unit #4 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due NEXT Wednesday).
Friday, February 28th:
* Class will meet in Room #261 (the computer lab by the cafeteria).
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
Monday, February 24th:
* King America - Lecture #20: A World of Plenty thru End.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, February 25th:
* Fabulous Fifties Culture Day #3!
* Learn several famous dances from the 1950s during Dr. Hartnell's Sock Hop!
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, February 26th:
* Wrap up King America Unit and review for test.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #4 test.
Thursday, February 27th:
* Take Unit #4 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due NEXT Wednesday).
Friday, February 28th:
* Class will meet in Room #261 (the computer lab by the cafeteria).
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
Week #26: February 17-21, 2014
Monday, February 17th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Presidents' Day)
* For some Presidential Fun Facts, click here!
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by THIS Wednesday!
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, February 18th:
* Fabulous Fifties Culture Day #1!
* Songs #1-10; discuss each song's significance during '50s and to music as a whole.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by TOMORROW!
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, February 19th:
* NOTE: All e-Day Lessons are due TODAY! Failure to submit them will result in being reported for a "class cut". (Come on folks... you've had TWO weeks...)
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Fabulous Fifties Culture Day #2!
* Songs #11-20; discuss each song's significance during '50s and to music as a whole.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, February 20th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* King America - Lecture #19: The Cold War at Home up to World of Plenty.
* Watch "Duck and Cover" instructional video... and practice how to survive an atomic attack!
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, February 21st:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Monday, February 17th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Presidents' Day)
* For some Presidential Fun Facts, click here!
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by THIS Wednesday!
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, February 18th:
* Fabulous Fifties Culture Day #1!
* Songs #1-10; discuss each song's significance during '50s and to music as a whole.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by TOMORROW!
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, February 19th:
* NOTE: All e-Day Lessons are due TODAY! Failure to submit them will result in being reported for a "class cut". (Come on folks... you've had TWO weeks...)
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Fabulous Fifties Culture Day #2!
* Songs #11-20; discuss each song's significance during '50s and to music as a whole.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, February 20th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* King America - Lecture #19: The Cold War at Home up to World of Plenty.
* Watch "Duck and Cover" instructional video... and practice how to survive an atomic attack!
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, February 21st:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Week #25: February 10-14, 2014
Monday, February 10th:
* King America - Lecture #15: Aftermath of WWII up Roots of the Cold War.
* King America - Lecture #16: Dr. Seuss Goes to War.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, February 11th:
* King America - Lecture #17: Intro to the 1950s up to the Korean War.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, February 12th:
* King America - Lecture #18: The Korean War.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, February 13th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Watch clips from The Front Line.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, February 14th:
* NOTE: Happy Singles' Awareness Day (a.k.a. SAD, a.k.a. Valentine's Day)!
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today - but you're NOT going home early! You'll be heading to the Main Gym for "The Valentine's Day Massacre: Dodgeball Edition" and watch your fellow classmates soundly defeated by the greatest team ever assembled in the history of dodgeball... the e-Day Assassins (made up of Dr. Hartnell and his fellow teachers)!
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's Valentine's Day Survival Guide and discuss the history of Valentine's Day, why you will probably end up alone, and how to outlast Chick Flicks! (Trust me... you don't want to miss what Dr. Hartnell will be wearing today...)
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Monday, February 10th:
* King America - Lecture #15: Aftermath of WWII up Roots of the Cold War.
* King America - Lecture #16: Dr. Seuss Goes to War.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Tuesday, February 11th:
* King America - Lecture #17: Intro to the 1950s up to the Korean War.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Wednesday, February 12th:
* King America - Lecture #18: The Korean War.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Thursday, February 13th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Watch clips from The Front Line.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Friday, February 14th:
* NOTE: Happy Singles' Awareness Day (a.k.a. SAD, a.k.a. Valentine's Day)!
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today - but you're NOT going home early! You'll be heading to the Main Gym for "The Valentine's Day Massacre: Dodgeball Edition" and watch your fellow classmates soundly defeated by the greatest team ever assembled in the history of dodgeball... the e-Day Assassins (made up of Dr. Hartnell and his fellow teachers)!
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's Valentine's Day Survival Guide and discuss the history of Valentine's Day, why you will probably end up alone, and how to outlast Chick Flicks! (Trust me... you don't want to miss what Dr. Hartnell will be wearing today...)
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read "The Fifties" and "Korean War" from Nutty's "Growing Pains II".
Week #24: February 3-7, 2014
Monday, February 3rd:
* King America - Lecture #11: Guam thru Iwo Jima.
* Watch clips from Flags of Our Fathers.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, February 4th:
* King America - Lecture #12: Luzon thru V-E Day.
* Watch clips from Red Tails.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, February 5th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Ruh-roh! This marks the District's SIXTH Calamity Day. Because every District is given FIVE Calamity Days - and because we've now surpassed that - ALL students must complete the e-Day Activity for their American History class. Click here to read what you must do.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, February 6th:
* 2-Hour Delay! (Click here for the revised schedule.)
* King America - Lecture #13: Potsdam Conference up to Hiroshima.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, February 7th:
* King America - Lecture #14: Hiroshima thru V-J Day.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Monday, February 3rd:
* King America - Lecture #11: Guam thru Iwo Jima.
* Watch clips from Flags of Our Fathers.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, February 4th:
* King America - Lecture #12: Luzon thru V-E Day.
* Watch clips from Red Tails.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, February 5th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Ruh-roh! This marks the District's SIXTH Calamity Day. Because every District is given FIVE Calamity Days - and because we've now surpassed that - ALL students must complete the e-Day Activity for their American History class. Click here to read what you must do.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, February 6th:
* 2-Hour Delay! (Click here for the revised schedule.)
* King America - Lecture #13: Potsdam Conference up to Hiroshima.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, February 7th:
* King America - Lecture #14: Hiroshima thru V-J Day.
* Homework: Complete e-Day Lesson by Wednesday, February 19th.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Week #23: January 27-31, 2014
Monday, January 27th:
* 2-Hour Delay! (Click here for the revised schedule.)
* King America - Lecture #9: D-Day.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, January 28th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Homework: For the love of everything Holy, STAY INSIDE! It's -25 with wind chill!
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, January 29th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Homework: Stock pile ammunition. Eat the young and weak. End of days!!!
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, January 30th:
* Watch clips from Saving Private Ryan.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, January 31st:
* King America - Lecture #10: Buzz Bombs thru Valkyrie.
* Watch clips from Valkyrie.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Monday, January 27th:
* 2-Hour Delay! (Click here for the revised schedule.)
* King America - Lecture #9: D-Day.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, January 28th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Homework: For the love of everything Holy, STAY INSIDE! It's -25 with wind chill!
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, January 29th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Homework: Stock pile ammunition. Eat the young and weak. End of days!!!
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, January 30th:
* Watch clips from Saving Private Ryan.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, January 31st:
* King America - Lecture #10: Buzz Bombs thru Valkyrie.
* Watch clips from Valkyrie.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Week #22: January 20-24, 2014
Monday, January 20th:
* NO SCHOOL! (MLK, Jr. Day)
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, January 21st:
* King America - Lecture #5: Lend-Lease Act thru Battle of Stalingrad.
* Watch clips from Enemy At the Gates.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, January 22nd:
* King America - Lecture #6: Atlantic Charter thru Pearl Harbor.
* Watch clips from Pearl Harbor.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, January 23rd:
* King America - Lecture #7: Japanese Internment thru Battle of Guadalcanal.
* Watch clips from The Thin Red Line.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, January 24th:
* King America - Lecture #8: Battle of Tunisia thru Invasion of Italy.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Monday, January 20th:
* NO SCHOOL! (MLK, Jr. Day)
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, January 21st:
* King America - Lecture #5: Lend-Lease Act thru Battle of Stalingrad.
* Watch clips from Enemy At the Gates.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, January 22nd:
* King America - Lecture #6: Atlantic Charter thru Pearl Harbor.
* Watch clips from Pearl Harbor.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, January 23rd:
* King America - Lecture #7: Japanese Internment thru Battle of Guadalcanal.
* Watch clips from The Thin Red Line.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, January 24th:
* King America - Lecture #8: Battle of Tunisia thru Invasion of Italy.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Week #21: January 13-17, 2014
Monday, January 13th:
* King America - Lecture #1: The "Isms" of WWII.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, January 14th:
* King America - Lecture #2: Background of WWII up to 1938.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, January 15th:
* King America - Lecture #3: 1938 thru Holocaust.
* Watch clips from Schindler's List.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, January 16th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Watch clips from Schindler's List.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, January 17th:
* King America - Lecture #4: Invasion of Poland thru Battle of Britain.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Monday, January 13th:
* King America - Lecture #1: The "Isms" of WWII.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, January 14th:
* King America - Lecture #2: Background of WWII up to 1938.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, January 15th:
* King America - Lecture #3: 1938 thru Holocaust.
* Watch clips from Schindler's List.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, January 16th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Watch clips from Schindler's List.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, January 17th:
* King America - Lecture #4: Invasion of Poland thru Battle of Britain.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Week #20: January 6-10, 2014
Monday, January 6th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Homework: For the love of everything Holy, STAY INSIDE! It's -25 with wind chill!
Tuesday, January 7th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Homework: Stockpile ammunition. Eat the young and weak. End of days!!! It's -35 out!
Wednesday, January 8th:
* Welcome back (for those that made it through the night).
* Assign new seats, revisit EOCA results, and outline Second Semester.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, January 9th:
* Purge Day! Clean out, repair, and prepare binders for Second Semester.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, January 10th:
* NO SCHOOL! (District Waiver Day)
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Monday, January 6th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Homework: For the love of everything Holy, STAY INSIDE! It's -25 with wind chill!
Tuesday, January 7th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day)
* Homework: Stockpile ammunition. Eat the young and weak. End of days!!! It's -35 out!
Wednesday, January 8th:
* Welcome back (for those that made it through the night).
* Assign new seats, revisit EOCA results, and outline Second Semester.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, January 9th:
* Purge Day! Clean out, repair, and prepare binders for Second Semester.
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, January 10th:
* NO SCHOOL! (District Waiver Day)
* Homework: Read WWII and Holocaust from Nutty's "War & More War".
Week #19: December 16-20, 2013
Monday, December 16th:
* EOCA Review YAMBO!
* Additional copies of the EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Study for the EOCA.
Tuesday, December 17th:
* Take EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the EOCA today. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Wednesday, December 18th - EXAM DAY #1:
* NOTE: If your class meets today, we will be in Room #261.
* Discuss results of EOCA.
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Thursday, December 19th - EXAM DAY #2:
* NOTE: If your class meets today, we will be in Room #261.
* Discuss results of EOCA.
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Friday, December 20th - EXAM DAY #3:
* NOTE: If your class meets today, we will be in Room #261.
* Discuss results of EOCA.
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Monday, December 16th:
* EOCA Review YAMBO!
* Additional copies of the EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Study for the EOCA.
Tuesday, December 17th:
* Take EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the EOCA today. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Wednesday, December 18th - EXAM DAY #1:
* NOTE: If your class meets today, we will be in Room #261.
* Discuss results of EOCA.
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Thursday, December 19th - EXAM DAY #2:
* NOTE: If your class meets today, we will be in Room #261.
* Discuss results of EOCA.
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Friday, December 20th - EXAM DAY #3:
* NOTE: If your class meets today, we will be in Room #261.
* Discuss results of EOCA.
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Week #18: December 9-13, 2013
Monday, December 9th:
* Hand out Study Guide for District-mandated End of Course Assessment (EOCA). Additional copies of the EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* The EOCA is the Final Exam for American History 1. It constitutes 20% of your overall grade for the semester.
* The EOCA will be taken by every 9th grader across the District on the same day: Tuesday, December 17th. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Tuesday, December 10th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* EQ Work Day #2.
* Revisit the reading assignments from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Wednesday, December 11th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* EOCA Work Day #1
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Thursday, December 12th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* EOCA Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Friday, December 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* NOTE: We are on PM schedule today because of the Caring & Sharing Assembly.
* NOTE: All Unit #3 re-assessment is due today!
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's Holiday Survival Guide and discuss the history of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the existence of Santa Claus, and how to survive the in-laws. Then, sit back and enjoy a holiday cartoon special: Raging Rudolph! If you're lucky, Christmahanukwanzaadon may show up and bring you more holiday cheer!
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Monday, December 9th:
* Hand out Study Guide for District-mandated End of Course Assessment (EOCA). Additional copies of the EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* The EOCA is the Final Exam for American History 1. It constitutes 20% of your overall grade for the semester.
* The EOCA will be taken by every 9th grader across the District on the same day: Tuesday, December 17th. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Tuesday, December 10th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* EQ Work Day #2.
* Revisit the reading assignments from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Wednesday, December 11th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* EOCA Work Day #1
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Thursday, December 12th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* EOCA Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Friday, December 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* NOTE: We are on PM schedule today because of the Caring & Sharing Assembly.
* NOTE: All Unit #3 re-assessment is due today!
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's Holiday Survival Guide and discuss the history of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the existence of Santa Claus, and how to survive the in-laws. Then, sit back and enjoy a holiday cartoon special: Raging Rudolph! If you're lucky, Christmahanukwanzaadon may show up and bring you more holiday cheer!
* Homework: Study for your End of Course Assessment.
Week #17: December 2-6, 2013
Monday, December 2nd:
* Review for Unit #3 test.
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Tuesday, December 3rd:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* Review for Unit #3 test.
* Revisit the reading assignments from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Study for Unit #3 test.
Wednesday, December 4th:
* Take Unit #3 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: For a refresher on how re-assessment works, click here.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment (due Fri., Dec. 13th).
Thursday, December 5th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
Friday, December 6th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Snow Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
Monday, December 2nd:
* Review for Unit #3 test.
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Tuesday, December 3rd:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* Review for Unit #3 test.
* Revisit the reading assignments from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Study for Unit #3 test.
Wednesday, December 4th:
* Take Unit #3 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: For a refresher on how re-assessment works, click here.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment (due Fri., Dec. 13th).
Thursday, December 5th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
Friday, December 6th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Snow Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
Week #16: November 25-29, 2013
Monday, November 25th:
* Wrap up unit and discuss short answer topics. Remember! Your test is the Wednesday after Thanksgiving Break!
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Tuesday, November 26th:
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's Thanksgiving Survival Guide and discuss the history of Thanksgiving, why you were lied to in the 3rd Grade, and how to eat as much as possible!
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Wednesday, November 27th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break - continue your preparation for the Big Meal tomorrow!)
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Thursday, November 28th:
* NOTE: Happy Thanksgiving!
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Day - put Dr. H's Battle-Tested Eating Tips to work!)
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Friday, November 29th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break - go throw elbows at the elderly inside a local Walmart and get that TV for 80% off!)
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Monday, November 25th:
* Wrap up unit and discuss short answer topics. Remember! Your test is the Wednesday after Thanksgiving Break!
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Tuesday, November 26th:
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's Thanksgiving Survival Guide and discuss the history of Thanksgiving, why you were lied to in the 3rd Grade, and how to eat as much as possible!
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Wednesday, November 27th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break - continue your preparation for the Big Meal tomorrow!)
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Thursday, November 28th:
* NOTE: Happy Thanksgiving!
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Day - put Dr. H's Battle-Tested Eating Tips to work!)
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Friday, November 29th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break - go throw elbows at the elderly inside a local Walmart and get that TV for 80% off!)
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Week #15: November 18-22, 2013
Monday, November 18th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #8: Roaring '20s Conservatism thru End.
* Homework: Take home the "Reinbeard" t-shirt Order Form for Caring & Sharing. All orders are due Tuesday, December 3rd.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, November 19th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #9: Great Depression: Intro up to Economic Terms.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, November 20th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #10: It's the Economy, Stupid! Terms #1-12.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, November 21st:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #11: It's the Economy, Stupid! Terms #13-25.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, November 22nd:
* SPAM Day!!! Students get to experience a "meal" from the Great Depression while listening to one of FDR's Fireside Chats.
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Monday, November 18th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #8: Roaring '20s Conservatism thru End.
* Homework: Take home the "Reinbeard" t-shirt Order Form for Caring & Sharing. All orders are due Tuesday, December 3rd.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, November 19th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #9: Great Depression: Intro up to Economic Terms.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, November 20th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #10: It's the Economy, Stupid! Terms #1-12.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, November 21st:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #11: It's the Economy, Stupid! Terms #13-25.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, November 22nd:
* SPAM Day!!! Students get to experience a "meal" from the Great Depression while listening to one of FDR's Fireside Chats.
* Homework: Read the material on WWI, the 1920s, and the Great Depression from Nutty's "War & More War" if you have not yet done so.
Week #14: November 11-15, 2013
Monday, November 11th:
* In observance of Veterans Day, all of Dr. Hartnell's students will be participating in his "The Price of Freedom" Memorial Wall Activity. Students will remember the 670,000 American soldiers that have been Killed-in-Action (KIA) since 1775 by placing 5,000 stickers (1 sticker = 134 KIA) on the wall outside of Dr. Hartnell's classroom.
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, November 12th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #7: Roaring '20s Intro thru Marcus Garvey.
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, November 13th:
* Say What? Roaring '20s Slang discussion. Are you the Bee's Knees?
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, November 14th:
* 9th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening Tests will be conducted during class today.
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, November 15th:
* "Then vs. Now" Activity. Compare today's fads and fashions with those of the 1920s.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Monday, November 11th:
* In observance of Veterans Day, all of Dr. Hartnell's students will be participating in his "The Price of Freedom" Memorial Wall Activity. Students will remember the 670,000 American soldiers that have been Killed-in-Action (KIA) since 1775 by placing 5,000 stickers (1 sticker = 134 KIA) on the wall outside of Dr. Hartnell's classroom.
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Tuesday, November 12th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #7: Roaring '20s Intro thru Marcus Garvey.
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Wednesday, November 13th:
* Say What? Roaring '20s Slang discussion. Are you the Bee's Knees?
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Thursday, November 14th:
* 9th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening Tests will be conducted during class today.
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, November 15th:
* "Then vs. Now" Activity. Compare today's fads and fashions with those of the 1920s.
* Homework: Read The Depression and Economic Terms from Nutty's "War & More War".
Week #13: November 4-8, 2013
Monday, November 4th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #3: Start of the War thru Christmas Truce.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Tuesday, November 5th:
* Watch clips from Joyeux Noel; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Wednesday, November 6th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #4: Otto Dix thru Russian Revolution.
* Watch clip from The Great War documentary on Otto Dix.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
Thursday, November 7th:
* NOTE: All Unit #2 re-assessment is due today!
* Watch clips from Passchendaele; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #5: U.S. enters up to Battle of Jutland.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, November 8th:
* Watch clips from Flyboys; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #6: Battle of Jutland thru End of War.
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Monday, November 4th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #3: Start of the War thru Christmas Truce.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Tuesday, November 5th:
* Watch clips from Joyeux Noel; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Wednesday, November 6th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #4: Otto Dix thru Russian Revolution.
* Watch clip from The Great War documentary on Otto Dix.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
Thursday, November 7th:
* NOTE: All Unit #2 re-assessment is due today!
* Watch clips from Passchendaele; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #5: U.S. enters up to Battle of Jutland.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
Friday, November 8th:
* Watch clips from Flyboys; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #6: Battle of Jutland thru End of War.
* Homework: Read Roaring '20s, Prohibition, and The Mafia from Nutty's "War & More War".
Week #12: October 28-November 1, 2013
Monday, October 28th:
* EQ Work Day #3. (We will be in our regular classroom, NOT the computer lab.)
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Tuesday, October 29th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #1: WWI Intro thru War in the Sky.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Wednesday, October 30th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #2: Trench Warfare thru Assassination.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Thursday, October 31st:
* NOTE: Happy Halloween!
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's Halloween Survival Guide and discuss the history of Halloween, how to get as much candy as possible during T-or-T, and scary movies!
* Homework: Be a kid one last time and go Trick-or-Treating!
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Friday, November 1st:
* NOTE: We are on PM schedule today because of the Pep Assembly.
* Sparty Party 2013! Time to celebrate all things Green & White!
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Monday, October 28th:
* EQ Work Day #3. (We will be in our regular classroom, NOT the computer lab.)
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Tuesday, October 29th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #1: WWI Intro thru War in the Sky.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Wednesday, October 30th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #2: Trench Warfare thru Assassination.
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Thursday, October 31st:
* NOTE: Happy Halloween!
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's Halloween Survival Guide and discuss the history of Halloween, how to get as much candy as possible during T-or-T, and scary movies!
* Homework: Be a kid one last time and go Trick-or-Treating!
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Friday, November 1st:
* NOTE: We are on PM schedule today because of the Pep Assembly.
* Sparty Party 2013! Time to celebrate all things Green & White!
* Homework: Read WWI, X-Mas Truce, and WWI Timeline from Nutty's "War & More War".
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Week #11: October 21-25, 2013
Monday, October 21st:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #11: The Progressive Era (Re-cap FDA-End).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Tuesday, October 22nd:
* Wrap up unit and review for Unit #2 test.
* Homework: Study for Unit #2 test.
Wednesday, October 23rd:
* Take Unit #2 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: For a refresher on how re-assessment works, click here.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment (due Thur., Nov. 7th).
Thursday, October 24th:
* Return Unit #2 test grades and discuss.
* EQ Work Day #1. (We will be in our regular classroom, NOT the computer lab.)
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Friday, October 25th:
* EQ Work Day #2. (We will be in our regular classroom, NOT the computer lab.)
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Monday, October 21st:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #11: The Progressive Era (Re-cap FDA-End).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Tuesday, October 22nd:
* Wrap up unit and review for Unit #2 test.
* Homework: Study for Unit #2 test.
Wednesday, October 23rd:
* Take Unit #2 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: For a refresher on how re-assessment works, click here.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment (due Thur., Nov. 7th).
Thursday, October 24th:
* Return Unit #2 test grades and discuss.
* EQ Work Day #1. (We will be in our regular classroom, NOT the computer lab.)
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Friday, October 25th:
* EQ Work Day #2. (We will be in our regular classroom, NOT the computer lab.)
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Week #10: October 14-18, 2013
Monday, October 14th:
* NOTE: Today is the last day of the 1st Nine Weeks.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #8: Need for Reform up to Monopolies.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Tuesday, October 15th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #9: Monopolies thru IWW.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Wednesday, October 16th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #10: The Progressive Era (Intro thru FDA).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Thursday, October 17th:
* NOTE: We are on PM schedule today because of the Homecoming Assembly.
* Watch scenes from documentary Food, Inc. about the quality of our foods.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Friday, October 18th:
* NO SCHOOL (OEA/NEA Day).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Monday, October 14th:
* NOTE: Today is the last day of the 1st Nine Weeks.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #8: Need for Reform up to Monopolies.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Tuesday, October 15th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #9: Monopolies thru IWW.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Wednesday, October 16th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #10: The Progressive Era (Intro thru FDA).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Thursday, October 17th:
* NOTE: We are on PM schedule today because of the Homecoming Assembly.
* Watch scenes from documentary Food, Inc. about the quality of our foods.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Friday, October 18th:
* NO SCHOOL (OEA/NEA Day).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Week #9: October 7-11, 2013
Monday, October 7th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #6: Open Door Policy thru McDonald's Peace Theory.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Tuesday, October 8th:
* Take U.S. Entrance Exam - the actual one immigrants take to earn citizenship!
(Don't worry... it's not for a grade... just deportation...)
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Wednesday, October 9th:
* Grade U.S. Entrance Exam and discuss "fairness" of such a citizenship test.
* America 2.0 - Wrap up lecture from Monday (Bush Doctrine thru Impact).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Thursday, October 10th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #7: Immigration (Introduction thru Present Date).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Friday, October 11th:
* Watch clips from Gangs of New York.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Monday, October 7th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #6: Open Door Policy thru McDonald's Peace Theory.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Tuesday, October 8th:
* Take U.S. Entrance Exam - the actual one immigrants take to earn citizenship!
(Don't worry... it's not for a grade... just deportation...)
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Wednesday, October 9th:
* Grade U.S. Entrance Exam and discuss "fairness" of such a citizenship test.
* America 2.0 - Wrap up lecture from Monday (Bush Doctrine thru Impact).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Thursday, October 10th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #7: Immigration (Introduction thru Present Date).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Friday, October 11th:
* Watch clips from Gangs of New York.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Age of Reform.
Week #8: September 30-October 4, 2013
Monday, September 30th:
* NOTE: All Unit #1 re-assessment is due today!
* America 2.0 - Lecture #5: Frederick Jackson Turner thru Philippine-American War.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Tuesday, October 1st:
* NOTE: Dr. Hartnell's birthday is today! He is not above taking bribes.
* Begin watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Wednesday, October 2nd:
* Continue watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Thursday, October 3rd:
* Continue watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Friday, October 4th:
* Finish watching The Last Samurai.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Monday, September 30th:
* NOTE: All Unit #1 re-assessment is due today!
* America 2.0 - Lecture #5: Frederick Jackson Turner thru Philippine-American War.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Tuesday, October 1st:
* NOTE: Dr. Hartnell's birthday is today! He is not above taking bribes.
* Begin watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Wednesday, October 2nd:
* Continue watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Thursday, October 3rd:
* Continue watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Friday, October 4th:
* Finish watching The Last Samurai.
* Conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
Week #7: September 23-27, 2013
Monday, September 23rd:
* Pass out Unit #2: America 2.0 EQs and discuss.
* Pass out Unit #2: America 2.0 Guided Notes.
* Pass out Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism. This is a printout of the information that'll eventually appear on Nutty's website.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #1: Intro thru Imperialism thru the Ages.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Tuesday, September 24th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #2: American Imperialism thru Native American Genocide.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Wednesday, September 25th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #3: Native American Mascot Controversy (Intro up to Japanese).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Thursday, September 26th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #4: Native American Mascot Controversy (Japanese thru End).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Friday, September 27th:
* NO SCHOOL! (District Waiver Day)
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: All Unit #1 re-assessment is due on Monday!
Monday, September 23rd:
* Pass out Unit #2: America 2.0 EQs and discuss.
* Pass out Unit #2: America 2.0 Guided Notes.
* Pass out Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism. This is a printout of the information that'll eventually appear on Nutty's website.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #1: Intro thru Imperialism thru the Ages.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Tuesday, September 24th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #2: American Imperialism thru Native American Genocide.
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Wednesday, September 25th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #3: Native American Mascot Controversy (Intro up to Japanese).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Thursday, September 26th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #4: Native American Mascot Controversy (Japanese thru End).
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Friday, September 27th:
* NO SCHOOL! (District Waiver Day)
* Homework: Read from Nutty the A.D.D. Squirrel's handout on Imperialism.
* Homework: All Unit #1 re-assessment is due on Monday!
Week #6: September 16-20, 2013
Monday, September 16th:
* Return Unit #1 test grades.
* Discuss how re-assessment works. Additional explanations can be found in the "SBG For Dummies" handout and on this website (click here).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment (due Mon., Sept. 30th).
Tuesday, September 17th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261 (the computer lab by the cafeteria).
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Wednesday, September 18th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* EQ Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Thursday, September 19th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* EQ Work Day #3.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Friday, September 20th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Monday, September 16th:
* Return Unit #1 test grades.
* Discuss how re-assessment works. Additional explanations can be found in the "SBG For Dummies" handout and on this website (click here).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment (due Mon., Sept. 30th).
Tuesday, September 17th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261 (the computer lab by the cafeteria).
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Wednesday, September 18th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* EQ Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Thursday, September 19th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261.
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* EQ Work Day #3.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Friday, September 20th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Week #5: September 9-13, 2013
Monday, September 9th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #13: U.S. Growing Pains.
* Homework: Read from the U.S. Growing Pains chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Tuesday, September 10th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #14: U.S. Civil War & Reconstruction.
* Homework: Read from the U.S. Growing Pains chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Wednesday, September 11th:
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's "Remember 9/11" handout.
* Discuss anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.
* Homework: Read from the U.S. Growing Pains chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Thursday, September 12th:
* Wrap up unit and review for Unit #1 test.
* Homework: Study for Unit #1 test.
Friday, September 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th! What a great day for a test!
* Take Unit #1 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Read up on how re-assessment works (in SBG-Classroom for Dummies handout) or click here.
Monday, September 9th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #13: U.S. Growing Pains.
* Homework: Read from the U.S. Growing Pains chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Tuesday, September 10th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #14: U.S. Civil War & Reconstruction.
* Homework: Read from the U.S. Growing Pains chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Wednesday, September 11th:
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's "Remember 9/11" handout.
* Discuss anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.
* Homework: Read from the U.S. Growing Pains chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Thursday, September 12th:
* Wrap up unit and review for Unit #1 test.
* Homework: Study for Unit #1 test.
Friday, September 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th! What a great day for a test!
* Take Unit #1 test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Read up on how re-assessment works (in SBG-Classroom for Dummies handout) or click here.
Week #4: September 2-6, 2013
Monday, September 2nd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Labor Day)
* Homework: Read from the Age of Colonialism chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Tuesday, September 3rd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #9: Age of Colonialism.
* Watch clips from Last of the Mohicans; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from the Age of Colonialism chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Wednesday, September 4th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #10: American Revolution.
* Watch clips from Patriot; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from the Age of Revolutions chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Thursday, September 5th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #11: American Government & Amendments (Part I).
* Homework: Read from the Age of Revolutions chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Friday, September 6th:
* NOTE: We are on Extended Advisory schedule today because of Extended Advisory.
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #12: Amendments (Part II).
* Homework: Read from the U.S. Growing Pains I chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Monday, September 2nd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Labor Day)
* Homework: Read from the Age of Colonialism chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Tuesday, September 3rd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #9: Age of Colonialism.
* Watch clips from Last of the Mohicans; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from the Age of Colonialism chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Wednesday, September 4th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #10: American Revolution.
* Watch clips from Patriot; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from the Age of Revolutions chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Thursday, September 5th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #11: American Government & Amendments (Part I).
* Homework: Read from the Age of Revolutions chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Friday, September 6th:
* NOTE: We are on Extended Advisory schedule today because of Extended Advisory.
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #12: Amendments (Part II).
* Homework: Read from the U.S. Growing Pains I chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Week #3: August 26-30, 2013
Monday, August 26th:
* Watch clips from 300; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Tuesday, August 27th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #6: Alexander the Great through Fall of Rome.
* Homework: Read from the Collapse & Rebirth chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Wednesday, August 28th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #7: Middle Ages through Crusades.
* Homework: Read from the Collapse & Rebirth chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Thursday, August 29th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #8: Renaissance up to Age of Colonialism.
* Watch clips from Braveheart; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from the Age of Colonialism chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Friday, August 30th:
* NOTE: We are on PM schedule today because of a Pep Assembly.
* Catch-up Day! Get caught up on any missing notes if you've been absent.
* Review EQ questions; explain how to answer them and where to look for help.
* Homework: Read from the Age of Colonialism chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Monday, August 26th:
* Watch clips from 300; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Tuesday, August 27th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #6: Alexander the Great through Fall of Rome.
* Homework: Read from the Collapse & Rebirth chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Wednesday, August 28th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #7: Middle Ages through Crusades.
* Homework: Read from the Collapse & Rebirth chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Thursday, August 29th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #8: Renaissance up to Age of Colonialism.
* Watch clips from Braveheart; conduct "Hollywood vs. History" seminar.
* Homework: Read from the Age of Colonialism chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Friday, August 30th:
* NOTE: We are on PM schedule today because of a Pep Assembly.
* Catch-up Day! Get caught up on any missing notes if you've been absent.
* Review EQ questions; explain how to answer them and where to look for help.
* Homework: Read from the Age of Colonialism chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Week #2: August 19-23, 2013
Monday, August 19th:
* Hand out Unit #1: How'd We Get Here? Guided Notes.
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #1: Why study history? Intro up to Prehistory.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Tuesday, August 20th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #2: Prehistory up to Hammurabi.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Wednesday, August 21st:
* NOTE: Open House is tonight from 6:00-8:30!
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #3: Hammurabi through Pyramid Cost Today.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Thursday, August 22nd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #4: Mummification up to Sun Tzu.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Friday, August 23rd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #5: Sun Tzu up to Alexander the Great.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Monday, August 19th:
* Hand out Unit #1: How'd We Get Here? Guided Notes.
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #1: Why study history? Intro up to Prehistory.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Tuesday, August 20th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #2: Prehistory up to Hammurabi.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Wednesday, August 21st:
* NOTE: Open House is tonight from 6:00-8:30!
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #3: Hammurabi through Pyramid Cost Today.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Thursday, August 22nd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #4: Mummification up to Sun Tzu.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Friday, August 23rd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #5: Sun Tzu up to Alexander the Great.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
Week #1: August 12-16, 2013
Monday, August 12th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
Tuesday, August 13th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
Wednesday, August 14th:
* Welcome to the Education Revolution!
* Homework: Bring in a 3-ring binder.
Thursday, August 15th:
* Pass out Binder Cover, "Manifesto", and "SBG For Dummies".
* Discuss these materials in class.
* Homework: Get forms signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
Friday, August 16th:
* Pass out Unit #1: How'd We Get Here? EQs and discuss.
* Read "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" as a class and discuss lies in history.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
Tuesday, August 13th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
Wednesday, August 14th:
* Welcome to the Education Revolution!
* Homework: Bring in a 3-ring binder.
Thursday, August 15th:
* Pass out Binder Cover, "Manifesto", and "SBG For Dummies".
* Discuss these materials in class.
* Homework: Get forms signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
Friday, August 16th:
* Pass out Unit #1: How'd We Get Here? EQs and discuss.
* Read "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" as a class and discuss lies in history.
* Homework: Read from the Ancient History chapter on www.nuttyhistory.com.
May 27 - August 11, 2013
* It was summer. And you were happy.
* It was summer. And you were happy.
