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AH1&2 Calendar (2015-2016)

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Week #39: May 23-27, 2016

Monday, May 23rd - EXAM DAY #2:
* NOTE: Only Periods #3, #5, and #7 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* Take AH2 EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same AH2 EOCA. To earn credit for American History 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: If you haven't taken the final yet, work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA. Remember! Your Study Guide MUST be complete by the day of your exam! It is your ENTRANCE TICKET!

Tuesday, May 24th - EXAM DAY #3:
* NOTE: Only Periods #4 and #8 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* Take AH2 EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same AH2 EOCA. To earn credit for American History 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break! See you August 18th!

Wednesday, May 25th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break! See you August 18th!

Thursday, May 26th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Summer Break)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break! See you August 18th!

Friday, May 27th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Summer Break)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break! See you August 18th!
Week #38: May 16-20, 2016

Monday, May 16th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #1 (Field of 32 down to Sweet 16).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA. Remember! Your Study Guide MUST be complete by the day of your exam! It is your ENTRANCE TICKET!

Tuesday, May 17th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #2 (Sweet 16 down to Final Four).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA. Remember! Your Study Guide MUST be complete by the day of your exam! It is your ENTRANCE TICKET!

Wednesday, May 18th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #3 (Final Four & Championship Game).
* Review for AH2 EOCA.
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA. Remember! Your Study Guide MUST be complete by the day of your exam! It is your ENTRANCE TICKET!

Thursday, May 19th:
* Freshmen Farewell... with a side of "Ketchup"!
* Review for AH2 EOCA.
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA. Remember! Your Study Guide MUST be complete by the day of your exam! It is your ENTRANCE TICKET!

Friday, May 20th - EXAM DAY #1:
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #2, and #6 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* Take AH2 EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same AH2 EOCA. To earn credit for American History 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: If you haven't taken the final yet, work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA. Remember! Your Study Guide MUST be complete by the day of your exam! It is your ENTRANCE TICKET!
Week #37: May 9-13, 2016

Monday, May 9th:
* IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! PRESIDENTIAL FIGHT CLUB TIME!!!
* Hand out materials for Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" project and discuss.
* "Selection Sunday!" (on a Monday). Select Presidents for the tournament.
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period THIS Friday).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.

Tuesday, May 10th:
* Presidential Fight Club Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period THIS Friday).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.

Wednesday, May 11th:
* Reveal the Opening Day Matchups and brackets for the Presidential Fight Club.
* Presidential Fight Club Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period THIS Friday).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.

Thursday, May 12th:
* Presidential Fight Club Work Day #3.
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period TOMORROW).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.

Friday, May 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* NOTE: Your "Rocky Packet" is due by the end of the period.
* Presidential Fight Club Work Day #4.
* ARE YOU READY?!!! The Fight Club starts on Monday down in the Auditorium!!!
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
Week #36: May 2-6, 2016

Monday, May 2nd:
* NOTE: Your "The 2000s... Best Decade... EVER?" Activity is due today!
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #13: The War on Terror - The Bush (Part II) Years.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.24 (Parts c, d, e, f); EQ 6.26 (All); EQ 6.33 (Part c).
* Homework: Complete "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet (due this Friday).

Tuesday, May 3rd:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #14: Hope & "Change" - The Obama Years.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.29 (All); EQ 6.30 (All); EQ 6.33 (Part d).
* Homework: Complete "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet (due this Friday).

Wednesday, May 4th:
* NOTE: Happy Star Wars Day! May the FOURTH be with you!
* Hand out Study Guide for District-mandated End of Course Assessment (EOCA). Additional copies of the AH2 EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.
* The EOCA is the Final Exam for American History 2. It constitutes 20% of a student's overall grade for the 2nd Semester.
* The EOCA will be taken by every 9th grader across the District during their regularly scheduled Final Exams. To earn credit for American History 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test. (Scores on this test will be compared to scores on the baseline assessment taken back in January.)
* Homework: Complete "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet (due this Friday).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.

Thursday, May 5th:
* NOTE: Happy Cinco de Mayo!
* EOCA Work Day #1.
* Additional copies of the AH2 Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Complete "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.

Friday, May 6th:
* NOTE: Your "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet is due today!
* EOCA Work Day #2.
* Additional copies of the AH2 Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
Week #35: April 25-29, 2016

Monday, April 25th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #10: That Just Happened - The Election of 2000.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.23 (All); EQ 6.24 (Part a).

Tuesday, April 26th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #11: The Second Pearl Harbor.
* Discuss 9/11 conspiracies.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.24 (Part b); EQ 6.25 (All).

Wednesday, April 27th:
* Hand out "The 2000s: Best Decade... EVER?" Activity and discuss.
* This is due Mon., May 2nd.
* Homework: Work on "The 2000s: Best Decade... EVER?" Activity.

Thursday, April 28th:
* Work on "The 2000s: Best Decade... EVER?" Activity (due Mon., May 2nd).
* Homework: Work on "The 2000s... Best Decade... EVER?" Activity.

Friday, April 29th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #12: The Top 10 Songs of the 2000s. Discuss each song's significance during the decade and to music as a whole. Complete the 2000s section of Dr. Hartnell's "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.27 (All).
* Homework: Work on "The 2000s... Best Decade... EVER?" Activity (due Mon., May 2nd).
* Homework: Complete "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet (due Fri., May 6th).
Week #34: April 18-22, 2016

Monday, April 18th:
* NOTE: We are on the A.I.R. Testing schedule today and tomorrow.
* NOTE: Only Periods #2, #4, and #6 have history today. However, Dr. Hartnell will be absent today, so Rocky 4 will have to wait until tomorrow!
* Per. #2 = Work on Music Packet, Guided Notes, or EQs.
* Per. #4 = Work on Music Packet, Guided Notes, or EQs.
* Per. #6 = Work on Music Packet, Guided Notes, or EQs.
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #8 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework (for ALL Periods): Make sure you are caught up with the EQs thus far!

Tuesday, April 19th:
* NOTE: Happy Start of the American Revolution Day!
* NOTE: We are on the A.I.R. Testing schedule today.
* NOTE: Only Periods #4, #6, #7, and #8 have history today.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #4 = Finish watching Rocky 4; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Per. #6 = Finish watching Rocky 4; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Per. #7 = Work on Unit #6 Blue Book outline.
* Per. #8 = Work on Unit #6 Blue Book outline.
* Homework (for ALL Periods): Make sure you are caught up with the EQs thus far!

Wednesday, April 20th: 
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #7: The Guy After the Guy - Bush (Part I) Years.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.14 (All); EQ 6.15 (All); EQ 6.16 (All); EQ 6.17 (All); EQ 6.18 (Part i); EQ 6.19 (Part a); EQ 6.33 (Part a).

Thursday, April 21st: 
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #8: It's the Economy, Stupid! - The Clinton Years.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.19 (All); EQ 6.20 (All).

Friday, April 22nd: 
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #9: The Top 10 Songs of the 1990s. Discuss each song's significance during the decade and to music as a whole. Complete the 1990s section of Dr. Hartnell's "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.21 (All).
Week #33: April 11-15, 2016

Monday, April 11th:
* NOTE: We are on the A.I.R. Testing schedule this week.
* NOTE: Only Periods #2, #4, and #6 have history class today.
* Per. #2 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #5: Saved By a B-Lister - The Reagan Years.
* Per. #4 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #5: Saved By a B-Lister - The Reagan Years.
* Per. #6 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #5: Saved By a B-Lister - The Reagan Years.
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #8 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework (for Periods #2, #4, and #6): Answer EQ 6.09; EQ 6.10 (All); EQ 6.11 (All); EQ 6.18 (Part h); EQ 6.32 (Part d).

Tuesday, April 12th:
* NOTE: Only Periods #4, #6, #7, and #8 have history class today.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today. 
* Per. #4 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part I).
* Per. #6 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part I).
* Per. #7 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #5: Saved By a B-Lister - The Reagan Years.
* Per. #8 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #5: Saved By a B-Lister - The Reagan Years.
* Homework (for Periods #4 and #6): Answer EQ 6.12 (All).
* Homework (for Periods #7 and #8): Answer EQ 6.09; EQ 6.10 (All); EQ 6.11 (All); EQ 6.18 (Part h); EQ 6.32 (Part d).

Wednesday, April 13th:
* NOTE: Only Periods #2, #4, #6, and #7 have history class today.
* Per. #2 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part I).
* Per. #4 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part II).
* Per. #6 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part II).
* Per. #7 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part I).
* Per. #8 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework (for Periods #2 and #7): Answer EQ 6.12 (All).

Thursday, April 14th:
* NOTE: Only Periods #2, #4, #6, and #8 have history class today.
* Per. #2 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part II).
* Per. #4 = Begin watching Rocky 4.
* Per. #6 = Begin watching Rocky 4.
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #8 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part I).
* Homework (for Periods #4 and #6): Answer EQ 6.13 (Part b); EQ 6.18 (Part h).
* Homework (for Period #8): Answer EQ 6.12 (All).

Friday, April 15th:
* NOTE: Only Periods #4, #6, #7, and #8 have history class today.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #4 = Continue watching Rocky 4.
* Per. #6 = Continue watching Rocky 4; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Per. #7 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part II).
* Per. #8 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s (Part II).
* Homework (for ALL Periods): Make sure you are caught up with the EQs thus far!
Week #32: April 4-8, 2016

Monday, April 4th:
* Welcome back from Spring Break!
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #1: 1968 - The Year That Changed America.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.01 (All).

Tuesday, April 5th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #2: America Hits Rock Bottom - The Nixon Years.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.02 (All); EQ 6.03 (All); EQ 6.18 (Part e); EQ 6.32 (Part a).

Wednesday, April 6th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #3: A Nice Guy & A Peanut Farmer - The Ford & Carter Years.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.04; EQ 6.05 (All); EQ 6.06 (All); EQ 6.18 (Parts f, g); EQ 6.32 (Parts b, c).

Thursday, April 7th:
* Seventies Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #4: The Top 10 Songs of the 1970s. Discuss each song's significance during the decade and to music as a whole. Complete the 1970s section of Dr. Hartnell's "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.07 (All).

Friday, April 8th:
* Seventies Culture Day #2 - The Culture!
* 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: Answer EQ 6.07 (Part d); EQ 6.08 (Parts b, c).
Week #31: March 21-25, 2016

Monday, March 21st:
* Welcome to "Conspiracy Week" - Day #1! (I hope you brought your tin foil hats!)
​* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's "The Best Conspiracies... EVER!" packet and discuss.
* Research and discuss the various conspiracies (for fun - not an assignment).
​* You may also elect to work on your EQs (which are due THIS Thursday).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.

Tuesday, March 22nd:
* Conspiracy Week - Day #2.
* Research and discuss the various conspiracies (for fun - not an assignment).
​* You may also elect to work on your EQs (which are due THIS Thursday).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.

Wednesday, March 23rd:
* Conspiracy Week - Day #3.
* Research and discuss the various conspiracies (for fun - not an assignment).
​* You may also elect to work on your EQs (which are due tomorrow).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment (due tomorrow).

Thursday, March 24th:
* NOTE: All Unit #5 re-assessment is due today by 2:10pm.
* Conspiracy Week - Day #4.
* Research and discuss the various conspiracies (for fun - not an assignment).
​* You may also elect to work on your EQs (which are due today by 2:10pm).
* Have a great (and safe) Spring Break!
* Homework: No assignments.

Friday, March 25th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Good Friday)
* Homework: No assignments.
Week #30: March 14-18, 2016

Monday, March 14th:
* Finish watching We Were Soldiers; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Finish American Overhaul - Lecture #10 (Anti-War thru End).
* Wrap up unit and discuss short answer topics.
* Homework: Study for Unit #5 test.

Tuesday, March 15th:
* 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., March 24th).

Wednesday, March 16th:
* Return item analysis of Unit #5 test.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.

Thursday, March 17th:
* NOTE: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
* Hand 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: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.

Friday, March 18th:
* EQ Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment.
Week #29: March 7-11, 2016

Monday, March 7th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #10: Vietnam (Intro up to Anti-War Movement).
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.01 (Part b); EQ 5.18 (Part b); EQ 5.24 (All); EQ 5.26 (All); EQ 5.27 (All); EQ 5.28 (All); EQ 5.29 (All); EQ 5.30 (All); EQ 5.31 (All); EQ 5.32 (All); EQ 5.33 (All).

Tuesday, March 8th:
* Begin watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #5 test (which is next Tuesday!).

Wednesday, March 9th:
* In-class discussion on the topic of "Does the U.S. need another Civil Rights Movement?"
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.17 (Part c). 

Thursday, March 10th:
* Continue watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #5 test (which is next Tuesday!).

Friday, March 11th:
* Continue watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Study for your Unit #5 test (which is next Tuesday!).
Week #28: February 29-March 4, 2016

Monday, February 29th: 
* Watch clips from X; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due Wednesday).
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.14 (Parts a, b, c, d). 

Tuesday, March 1st:
* Sixties Culture Day - The Music!
* American Overhaul - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1960s. Discuss each song's significance during the decade and to music as a whole. Complete the 1960s section of Dr. Hartnell's "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.34 (All).

Wednesday, March 2nd:
* NOTE: All Unit #4 re-assessment is due today!​
* American Overhaul - Lecture #7: The King of Camelot (Intro up to Assassination).
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.22 (All); EQ 5.23 (All); EQ 5.24 (All).

Thursday, March 3rd:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #8: Killing A President (JFK's Assassination).
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.25 (Parts a, b, c, e).
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Friday, March 4th:
* American Overhaul - Lectures #9: Conspiracy Theories (JFK & More!)
* Watch clips from JFK; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's "The Best Conspiracies... EVER!" packet and discuss.
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.25 (Part d); EQ 5.26 (Part a).
Week #27: February 22-26, 2016

Monday, February 22nd:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #1: Were the Sixties a "Revolution"?
* Discuss Sixties Slang.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.01 (All).

Tuesday, February 23rd:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #2: Civil Rights Battles #1 thru #5.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.02 (All); EQ 5.06 (Parts b, c, d, e); EQ 5.07 (All); EQ 5.08 (Parts a, b, d, e); EQ 5.09 (All).

Wednesday, February 24th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #3: Civil Rights Battles #6 thru #10.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.03 (All); EQ 5.04 (Part a); EQ 5.10 (All); EQ 5.11 (Parts a, b, c, d).

Thursday, February 25th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* American Overhaul - Lecture #4: Civil Rights Battles #11 thru #15.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.04 (Parts b, c, d); EQ 5.05 (Parts a, b); EQ 5.11 (Part e); EQ 5.12 (Parts c, d, e); EQ 5.13 (All); EQ 5.14 (All); EQ 5.15 (Part a), EQ 5.16 (All).

Friday, February 26th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #5: Civil Rights Battles #16 thru Impact of Movement. 
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.05 (Parts c, d); EQ 5.15 (Parts b, d, e); EQ 5.17 (All); EQ 5.18 (All); EQ 5.19 (All).
Week #26: February 15-19, 2016

Monday, February 15th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Presidents' Day)
* For some Presidential Fun Facts, click here!
* Homework: Study for Unit #4 test.

Tuesday, February 16th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day #1)
* Homework: Study for Unit #4 test.

Wednesday, February 17th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Take Unit #4 Multiple Choice Test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.​
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due Wed., March 2nd).

Thursday, February 18th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Return item analysis of Unit #4 Test.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment,

Friday, February 19th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment.
Week #25: February 8-12, 2016

Monday, February 8th:
* Fabulous Fifties Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* King America - Lecture #17: The Top 10 Songs of the 1950s. Discuss each song's significance during the decade and to music as a whole. Complete the 1950s section of Dr. Hartnell's "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.34 (All).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Tuesday, February 9th:
* Fabulous Fifties Culture Day #2 - The Culture!
* Come ready to learn several famous '50s dances and perfect your hula-hooping skills as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into a Sock Hop!
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.34 (Part d); EQ 4.35 (Parts b, c).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Wednesday, February 10th:
* King America - Lecture #18: 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: Answer EQ 4.24 (Parts c, d); EQ 4.33 (All).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Thursday, February 11th:
* King America - Lecture #19: World of Plenty thru End.
* Wrap up unit and discuss short answer topics.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.24 (Part d); EQ 4.34 (Parts c, d); EQ 4.35 (All).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Friday, February 12th:
* Hand 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: Study for Unit #4 test (which is NEXT Tuesday).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.
Week #24: February 1-5, 2016

Monday, February 1st:
* Decision Making Model (DMM) - Should the U.S. have used nuclear weapons in WWII?
* Homework: Complete DMM about A-Bomb and 1 topic of your choice (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Tuesday, February 2nd:
* NOTE: DMM due today.
* King America - Lecture #15: Intro to the 1950s up to the Korean War.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.21 (Part b); EQ 4.23; EQ 4.24 (Parts a, b).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Wednesday, February 3rd:
* King America - Lecture #16: The Korean War.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.25 (All); EQ 4.26 (All); EQ 4.27 (All); EQ 4.28 (All); EQ 4.29 (Parts a, d, e); EQ 4.30 (Parts a, b, d, e); EQ 4.31 (All); EQ 4.32 (Part d).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Thursday, February 4th:
* Watch clips from The Front Line; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Friday, February 5th:
* In-class work day. This is a HUGE unit, so take today to make sure you are caught up with the notes and start answering the EQs in preparation for the unit test.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.
Week #23: January 25-29, 2016

Monday, January 25th:
* King America - Lecture #10: Buzz Bombs thru Valkyrie.
* Watch clips from Valkyrie; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.11 (Part d); EQ 4.15 (Parts a, b).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Tuesday, January 26th:
* King America - Lecture #11: Guam thru Iwo Jima.
* Watch clips from Flags of Our Fathers; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.11 (Parts e, f); EQ 4.12 (Parts a, b); EQ 4.14 (Part d); EQ 4.15 (Part c).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Wednesday, January 27th:
* King America - Lecture #12: Luzon thru V-E Day.
* Watch clips from Red Tails; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.08 (Parts d, e); EQ 4.12 (Parts c, d, e, f); EQ 4.14 (Part e); EQ 4.15 (Parts a, d, f); EQ 4.16 (Part b).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Thursday, January 28th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* King America - Lecture #13: Potsdam Conference thru Nagasaki.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.14 (Parts d, e); EQ 4.16 (Parts c, d); EQ 4.21 (Part a).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Friday, January 29th:
* NOTE: We are on the PM Assembly schedule today because of a Pep Rally.
* King America - Lecture #14: Nagasaki thru Aftermath of WWII.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.16 (Part d); 4.19 (All); 4.20 (Part b); 4.32 (Parts a, b, c, e).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.
Week #22: January 18-22, 2016

Monday, January 18th:
* NO SCHOOL! (MLK, Jr. Day)
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Tuesday, January 19th:
* King America - Lecture #6: Atlantic Charter thru Pearl Harbor.
* Watch clips from Peal Harbor; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.07 (Part e); EQ 4.09 (Part f); EQ 4.13 (Part f); EQ 4.19 (Part d).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Wednesday, January 20th:
* King America - Lecture #7: Japanese Internment thru Battle of Guadalcanal.
* Watch clips from The Thin Red Line; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.07 (Part d); EQ 4.10 (Parts a, b, c, d); EQ 4.13 (Part c); EQ 4.15 (Part e); EQ 4.16 (Part a); EQ 4.18 (All).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Thursday, January 21st:
* King America - Lecture #8: Battle of Tunisia thru Invasion of Italy. 
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.08 (Parts a, b, c); EQ 4.10 (Parts e, f); EQ 4.11 (Parts a, b, d); EQ 4.14 (Parts b, c, d); EQ 4.17.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Friday, January 22nd:
* King America - Lecture #9: D-Day.
* Watch clips from Saving Private Ryan; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.11 (Part c).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.
Week #21: January 11-15, 2016

Monday, January 11th:
* King America - Lecture #2: Background of WWII up to 1938.
* Come ready to sing! Dr. Hartnell has a special WWII song to teach you!
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.02; EQ 4.03 (Parts a, b, c, d, f); EQ 4.04.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Tuesday, January 12th:
* King America - Lecture #3: 1938 thru Holocaust.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.03 (Part e); EQ 4.05; EQ 4.06 (Parts a, b, c); EQ 4.07 (Parts a, b).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Wednesday, January 13th:
* Watch clips from Schindler's List; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.06 (Part d).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Thursday, January 14th:
* King America - Lecture #4: Invasion of Poland thru Battle of Britain. 
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.07 (Part c); EQ 4.09 (Parts a, b, c, d); EQ 4.13 (Parts a, b, d); EQ 4.16 (Part b).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Friday, January 15th:
* King America - Lecture #5: Lend-Lease Act thru Battle of Stalingrad.
* Watch clips from Enemy At the Gates; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.09 (Part e); EQ 4.13 (Part e); EQ 4.14 (Part a); EQ 4.20 (Part a).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Week #20: January 4-8, 2016

Monday, January 4th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Winter Break)
* Homework: None.

Tuesday, January 5th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.

Wednesday, January 6th:
* Welcome back!
* Purge Day! Clean out, repair, and prepare binders for Second Semester.
* Assign new seats and revisit AH1 EOCA results.
* Hand out Unit #4: King America EQs and discuss.
* Hand out Unit #4: King America Guided Notes and discuss.
* Homework: Safely store your AH1 materials at home.

Thursday, January 7th:
* Take American History 2 Baseline Assessment.
* NOTE: The scores of this District-mandated test will NOT count against the students' grades; rather, they will be used to provide a baseline from which to measure growth between the start of the semester and the End of Course Assessment in May.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Friday, January 8th:
* King America - Lecture #1: The "Isms" of WWII.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.01 (All).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.
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Week #19: December 14-18, 2015

Monday, December 14th:
* EOCA Work Day #5.
* Additional copies of the AH1 Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Tuesday, December 15th:
* EOCA Review YAMBO!
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Wednesday, December 16th - EXAM DAY #1:
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #2, and #6 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* Take EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same EOCA. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Thursday, December 17th - EXAM DAY #2:
* NOTE: Only Periods #3, #5, and #7 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* Take EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same EOCA. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Friday, December 18th - EXAM DAY #3:
* NOTE: Only Periods #4 and #8 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* Take EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same EOCA. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: No assignments over Winter Break.
Week #18: December 7-11, 2015

Monday, December 7th:
* EOCA Work Day #1.
* Additional copies of the AH1 Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Tuesday, December 8th:
* EOCA Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Wednesday, December 9th:
* EOCA Work Day #3.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Thursday, December 10th:
* EOCA Work Day #4.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Friday, December 11th:
* NOTE: We are on PM Schedule today because of the Caring & Sharing Assembly.
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Holiday Survival Guide and discuss the history of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, why Santa Claus died years ago, 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: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.
Week #17: November 30-December 4, 2015

Monday, November 30th:
* Hand out Study Guide for District-mandated End of Course Assessment (EOCA). Additional copies of the AH1 EOCA Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.
* The EOCA is the Final Exam for American History 1. It constitutes 20% of a student's overall grade for the First Semester.
* The EOCA will be taken by every 9th grader across the District during their regularly scheduled Final Exams. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test. (Scores on this test will be compared to scores on the baseline assessment taken back in August.)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Tuesday, December 1st:
* Begin watching Cinderella Man.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Wednesday, December 2nd:
* Continue watching Cinderella Man.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Thursday, December 3rd:
* NOTE: All Unit #3 re-assessment is due today!
* Continue watching Cinderella Man.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.

Friday, December 4th:
* Finish watching Cinderella Man; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Work on AH1 Review Guide.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA. This Guide serves as your ENTRANCE TICKET to take the EOCA. No Guide = No Test... No Test = Repeat Course.
Week #16: November 23-27, 2015

Monday, November 23rd:
* Return item analysis of Unit #3 Test.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.

Tuesday, November 24th:
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Thanksgiving Survival Guide and discuss the history of Thanksgiving, why you were lied to in the 3rd Grade about Pilgrims, and analyze a step-by-step guide to eating as much as possible!
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.

Wednesday, November 25th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break! Continue your preparation for the Big Meal tomorrow!)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.

Thursday, November 26th:
* NOTE: Happy Thanksgiving!
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Day! Go put Dr. Hartnell's Battle-Tested Eating Tips to work!)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.

Friday, November 27th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break! In the spirit of American capitalism, go throw elbows at the elderly inside a local Walmart and get a TV for 80% off!)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
Week #15: November 16-20, 2015

Monday, November 16th:
* Vision and Hearing screening for 9th graders will take place during all history classes.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: Econ 101.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due THIS Wednesday!

Tuesday, November 17th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #11: It's the Economy, Stupid! Terms #1-12.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.30 (Part c); EQ 3.35 (Parts a-L).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section to review key Economic Terms: Econ 101.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due tomorrow!

Wednesday, November 18th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #12: It's the Economy, Stupid! Terms #13-25.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.35 (Parts m-y).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section to review key Economic Terms: Econ 101.

Thursday, November 19th:
* SPAM Day!!! Students will get to experience a "meal" from the Great Depression while listening to one of FDR's Fireside Chats.
* Wrap up unit and review for Unit #3 Test.
* Homework: Study for Unit #3 Test.

Friday, November 20th:
* Take Unit #3 Test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment (due Thurs., Dec. 3rd).
Week #14: November 9-13, 2015

Monday, November 9th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #7: Roaring '20s Intro thru Marcus Garvey.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.17 (All); EQ 3.18; EQ 3.19 (All); EQ 3.20 (Parts a, b, d); EQ 3.21 (Parts a, b, c, e); EQ 3.22 (All); EQ 3.23 (All).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for Tuesday: Prohibition.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Tuesday, November 10th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #8: Then vs. Now - Compare today's fads, fashions, and slang with those of the 1920s. Are you the Bee's Knees?
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.21 (Part d).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for Thursday: Mafia.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Wednesday, 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 52,369 American soldiers that have been Wounded-in-Action (WIA) since September 11th by placing 3,491 stickers (1 sticker = 15 WIA) on the wall outside of Dr. Hartnell's classroom.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: Mafia.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Thursday, November 12th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #9: Roaring '20s Conservatism thru End.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.17 (All); EQ 3.24 (All); EQ 3.25, EQ 3.26 (All); EQ 3.27 (All); EQ 3.28 (All).
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Friday, November 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #10: Great Depression Intro up to Economic Terms.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.29 (All); EQ 3.30 (Parts a, b); EQ 3.31 (All); EQ 3.32; EQ 3.33; EQ 3.34.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for Tuesday: Econ 101.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!
Week #13: November 2-6, 2015

Monday, November 2nd:
* Watch clips from Joyeux Noel; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Tuesday, November 3rd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Waiver Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Wednesday, November 4th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #4: Otto Dix thru Russian Revolution.
* Watch clip from The Great War documentary on Otto Dix.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.06 (Parts a, b, c, d); EQ 3.08; EQ 3.09 (All); EQ 3.10 (All).
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Thursday, November 5th:
* NOTE: All Unit #2 re-assessment is due today!
* Watch clips from Passchendaele; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #5: U.S. enters up to Battle of Jutland.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.07 (Parts e, f); EQ 3.11 (All); EQ 3.12 (All).
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Friday, November 6th:
* Watch clips from Flyboys; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #6: Battle of Jutland thru End of War.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.06 (Parts e, f); EQ 3.13; EQ 3.14 (All); EQ 3.15 (All); EQ 3.16.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for Monday: Roaring '20s.
* Homework: Buy "Ugly X-Mas Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing. To download an order form, click here. Orders are due Wed., Nov. 18th!

Week #12: October 26-30, 2015

Monday, October 26th:
* Hand out Unit #3: Ka-Boom to Bust EQs and discuss.
* Hand out Unit #3: Ka-Boom to Bust Guided Notes.
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #1: WWI Intro thru War in the Sky.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.01; EQ 3.03 (All); EQ 3.07 (Part a).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: World War I.

Tuesday, October 27th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #2: Trench Warfare thru Assassination.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.02 (All); EQ 3.04; EQ 3.07 (Parts b, c, d).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: X-Mas Truce.

Wednesday, October 28th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #3: Start of the War thru Christmas Truce.
* Watch clip from The Great War documentary on Stalemate/Christmas Truce.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.05 (All).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section by Monday: WWI Timeline.

Thursday, October 29th:
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Halloween Survival Guide and discuss how to get as much candy as possible during Trick-or-Treat (which is tonight).
* Homework: Be a kid one last time and go Trick-or-Treating - Doctor's Orders!
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section by Monday: WWI Timeline.

Friday, October 30th:
* Finish discussing Dr. Hartnell's Halloween Survival Guide and examine the history of Halloween - and how to survive a scary movie!
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section by Monday: WWI Timeline.
Week #11: October 19-23, 2015

Monday, October 19th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #12: The Progressive Era (Re-cap FDA thru End).
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.27 (All); EQ 2.29 (All); EQ 2.33 (All); EQ 2.34 (All); EQ 2.35 (All).

Tuesday, October 20th:
* Watch The Simpson's "Much Apu About Nothing" episode about immigration.
* Review for Unit #2 Test.
* Homework: Study for Unit #2 Test.

Wednesday, October 21st:
* NOTE: Hey, McFly! Happy "Back to the Future" Day!
* Take Unit #2 Test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment (due Thurs., Nov. 5th).

Thursday, October 22nd:
* Return item analysis of Unit #2 Test.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.

Friday, October 23rd:
* EQ Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
Week #10: October 12-16, 2015

Monday, October 12th:
* NOTE: Today is the last day of the 1st Nine Weeks.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #9: Need for Reform up to Monopolies.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.23; EQ 2.25 (All); EQ 2.26; EQ 2.27 (All).

Tuesday, October 13th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #10: Monopolies thru IWW.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.24; EQ 2.27 (All); EQ 2.30 (All); EQ 2.31 (All); EQ 2.32.

Wednesday, October 14th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #11: The Progressive Era (Intro thru FDA).
* Watch the documentary Meet Your Meat about the Meat Industry.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.28.

Thursday, October 15th:
* Sparty Party 2015! Time to celebrate all things Green & White!
* Homework: None.

Friday, October 16th:
* NO SCHOOL (OEA/NEA Day).
* Homework: None.
Week #9: October 5-9, 2015

Monday, October 5th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #6: Open Door Policy thru McDonald's Peace Theory.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.05; EQ 2.07 (Parts d, e, f); EQ 2.13 (All); EQ 2.15.

Tuesday, October 6th:
* 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: Answer EQ 2.21.

Wednesday, October 7th:
* Grade U.S. Entrance Exam and discuss the "fairness" of such a citizenship test.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #7: Bush Doctrine thru Impact of Imperialism.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.14; EQ 2.15.

Thursday, October 8th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #8: Immigration (Intro thru Present Date).
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.16; EQ 2.17 (All); EQ 2.18; EQ 2.19 (All); EQ 2.20 (All); EQ 2.22 (All).

Friday, October 9th:
* Watch clips from Gangs of New York; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: None.
Week #8: September 28-October 2, 2015

Monday, September 28th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #5: Frederick Jackson Turner thru Philippine-American War.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment (due THIS Wednesday).
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.06; EQ 2.07 (Part c); EQ 2.09; EQ 2.10; EQ 2.11 (All); EQ 2.12.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Sepoy Mutiny and Opium Wars.

Tuesday, September 29th:
* Begin watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Britain Goes Latino and Social Darwinism.

Wednesday, September 30th:
* NOTE: All Unit #1 re-assessment is due today!
* Continue watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Scramble for Africa and Scramble for Southeast Asia.

Thursday, October 1st
* NOTE: Dr. Hartnell's birthday is today! Remember... he is not above taking bribes.
* Continue watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Japan Goes Western and Boxer Rebellion.

Friday, October 2nd:
* Finish watching The Last Samurai; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for Monday: Big Mac Imperialism, American Empire, and Fall of American Empire.
Week #7: September 21-25, 2015

Monday, September 21st:
* EQ Work Day #2.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: Age of Imperialism.

Tuesday, September 22nd:
* Hand out Unit #2: America 2.0 EQs and discuss.
* Hand out Unit #2: America 2.0 Guided Notes.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #1: Intro up to Imperialism thru the Ages.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.01; EQ 2.02; EQ 2.03.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Imperialism Over Time, American Imperialism, and Native Americans.

Wednesday, September 23rd:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #2: Imperialism thru the Ages thru Native American Genocide.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.04; EQ 2.07 (Parts a, b).
* Homework: Begin reading this Nutty section for tomorrow: Native American Mascots.

Thursday, September 24th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #3: Native American Mascot Controversy (Intro up to Chinese).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.08.
* Homework: Finish reading this Nutty section for tomorrow: Native American Mascots.

Friday, September 25th:
* NOTE: We are on the PM schedule today because of the Homecoming Assembly.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #4: Native American Mascot Controversy (Chinese thru End).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.08.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for Monday: History's Biggest Empires.
Week #6: September 14-18, 2015

Monday, September 14th:
* Review for Unit #1 Test.
* Homework: Study for Unit #1 Test.

Tuesday, September 15th:
* Take Unit #1 Test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Check how you did by visiting Power School.

Wednesday, September 16th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Return item analysis of Unit #1 Test.
* Hand out "SBG For Dummies" packet and discuss how re-assessment works.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment (due Wed., Sept. 30th).

Thursday, September 17th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.

Friday, September 18th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
Week #5: September 7-11, 2015

Monday, September 7th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Labor Day)
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: Antebellum America.

Tuesday, September 8th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #13: Antebellum America up to Reconstruction.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.30 (All); EQ 1.31 (All); EQ 1.32 (All).

Wednesday, September 9th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #14: Reconstruction.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.33; EQ 1.34; EQ 1.35.

Thursday, September 10th:
* Wrap up Unit #1 and review for Unit #1 Test (which is next Tuesday).
* Homework: All 35 EQs have been covered in lectures or in the Nutty readings. Take time to review all 35 EQs in order to prepare for your Unit #1 Test on Tuesday.

Friday, September 11th:
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's "Remember 9/11" handout. 
* Discuss anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.
* Watch clip from Reign Over Me.
* Homework: All 35 EQs have been covered in lectures or in the Nutty readings. Take time to review all 35 EQs in order to prepare for your Unit #1 Test on Tuesday.
Week #4: August 31-September 4, 2015

Monday, August 31st:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #9: Age of Colonialism.
* Watch clips from Last of the Mohicans; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.18; EQ 1.19; EQ 1.20; EQ 1.21; EQ 1.22.
* Homework: Watch this Nutty section for tomorrow: SportsCenter's American Revolution.

Tuesday, September 1st:
* In-class "catch up" day.
* We are nearing the half-way point of the 1st Nine Weeks (hard to believe, isn't it?), so we will use this time to make sure... your notes are complete... you can answer all of the EQs covered by the lectures and reading... you have a binder... and you're organized!
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: You Want a Revolution?; Age of Enlightenment; and American Revolution.

Wednesday, September 2nd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #10: American Revolution.
* Watch clips from Patriot; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.23; EQ 1.24 (All); EQ 1.25 (All); EQ 1.26 (All).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: American Government.

Thursday, September 3rd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #11: American Government & Amendments #1-10.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.27 (All); EQ 1.28; EQ 1.29.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: 27 Amendments.

Friday, September 4th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #12: Amendments #11-27.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.29.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for Tuesday: Antebellum America.
Week #3: August 24-28, 2015

Monday, August 24th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #5: Mesoamerica up to Rome.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.07 (All); EQ 1.08 (All); EQ 1.11.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for Wednesday: Rome; Roman Calendar; Numerals; Punic Wars; Julius Caesar; Christianity; Fall of Rome; and Fall of U.S.A.?

Tuesday, August 25th:
* Watch clips from 300; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Rome; Roman Calendar; Numerals; Punic Wars; Julius Caesar; Christianity; Fall of Rome; and Fall of U.S.A.?

Wednesday, August 26th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #6: Rome up to Middle Ages.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.09 (All); EQ 1.10 (Part b); EQ 1.12.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Middle Ages; Vikings; Feudalism; Magna Carta; Islam; and Crusades.

Thursday, August 27th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #7: Middle Ages up to Renaissance.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.10 (Part c); EQ 1.13 (All); EQ 1.14 (Part a); EQ. 1.15.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Braveheart; 100 Years' War; Black Death; Renaissance; Who's Who?; Dante's Inferno; Reformation; Martin Luther; King Henry VIII; and Counter Reformation.

Friday, August 28th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #8: Renaissance up to Age of Colonialism.
* Watch clips from Braveheart; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.14 (Parts b, c); EQ 1.15; EQ 1.16; EQ 1.17 (All).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for Monday: Let's Colonize; Who's Who?; Mother England; Native Americans; and European Colonialism.
Week #2: August 17-21, 2015

Monday, August 17th:
* Hand out Binder Cover.
* Hand out Unit #1: How'd We Get Here? EQs and discuss.
* 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: Have guardians send "Welcome" e-mail; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.01 (Parts a, b, c); EQ 1.02 (All).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Prehistory and Mesopotamia.

Tuesday, August 18th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #2: Prehistory up to Hammurabi's Code.
* Homework: Have guardians send "Welcome" e-mail; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.01 (Part d); EQ. 1.03 (Parts a, b, c).
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: Hammurabi.

Wednesday, August 19th:
* NOTE: Open House is tonight from 6:15-8:40!
* Take American History 1 Baseline Assessment.
* NOTE: The scores of this District-mandated test will NOT count against the students' grades; rather, they will be used to provide a baseline from which to measure growth between the start of the semester and the End of Course Assessment in December.
* Homework: Have guardians send "Welcome" e-mail; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Judaism; Egypt; Hieroglyphics; and Mummies. 

Thursday, August 20th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #3: Hammurabi's Code up to India.
* Homework: Have guardians send "Welcome" e-mail; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.03 (Part d); EQ 1.04 (All); EQ 1.10 (Part a).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: India; Hinduism; Buddhism; China; Confucius; and Taoism.

Friday, August 21st:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #4: India up to Mesoamerica.
* Homework: Have guardians send "Welcome" e-mail; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.05 (All); EQ 1.06 (All); EQ 1.10 (Parts d, e, f, g).
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for Monday: Mesoamerica; Greece; Mythology; Trojan War; Persian Wars; and Alex the Great.

Week #1: August 10-14, 2015

Monday, August 10th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.

Tuesday, August 11th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.

Wednesday, August 12th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.

Thursday, August 13th:
* Welcome to the Education Revolution!
* Hand out "Chase it! Syllabus" and discuss "Guardian Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Bring in a 3-ring binder.

Friday, August 14th:
* Read "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" as a class and discuss the "story" in history.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for Monday: Why study history?; Is history a lie?; and Prehistory.
May 22 - August 12, 2015

* It was summer. And you were happy.
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