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Honors Calendar (2014-2015)

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Week #38: May 18-22, 2015

Monday, May 18th:
* Freshmen Farewell... with a side of "Ketchup"!
* Review for AH2 EOCA!
* Additional copies of the AH2 Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Bring in your MLK textbook to your exam period to return.

Tuesday, May 19th - 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: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Bring in your MLK textbook to your exam period to return.

Wednesday, May 20th - 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: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Bring in your MLK textbook to your exam period to return.

Thursday, May 21st - 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 2, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break! See you August 12th!

Friday, May 22nd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break! See you August 12th!
Week #37: May 11-15, 2015

Monday, May 11th:
* 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.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, May 12th:
* NOTE: We are on the PARCC Testing schedule today.
* NOTE: All Juniors and Seniors take their U.S. Government PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: All Freshmen report to Period #1 during the test.
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* Per. #1 = Fight Club Work Day #4. The "Rocky Packet" is due at the END of the period.
* Per. #2 = Fight Club Work Day #4. The "Rocky Packet" is due at the END of the period.
* Per. #5 = Fight Club Work Day #4. The "Rocky Packet" is due at the END of the period.
* Per. #7 = Fight Club Work Day #4. The "Rocky Packet" is due at the END of the period.
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, May 13th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium for 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.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, May 14th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium for 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.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, May 15th:
* NOTE: We are back in Room #135 for today!
* Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" - Day #3 (Final Four & Championship Game).
* EOCA Work Day.
* Additional copies of the AH2 Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
​* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #36: May 4-8, 2015

Monday, May 4th:
* Take Unit #6 Blue Book Exam.
* Blue Book scores will be posted to Power School in two weeks.
* Return item analysis of Unit #6 Multiple Choice Test.
* Homework: Complete "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet (due THIS Wednesday).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due THIS Friday).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, May 5th:
* NOTE: Happy Cinco de Mayo!
* 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.
* 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 tomorrow).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due THIS Friday).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, May 6th:
* NOTE: Your "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet is due today!
* Hand out materials for Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" project and discuss.
* "Selection Sunday!" (on a Wednesday). Select Presidents for the tournament.
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due THIS Friday).
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period on Tues., May 12th).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, May 7th:
* NOTE: We are on the PARCC Testing schedule today.
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their U.S. History PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am and Science PARCC Test from 12:30-2:05pm.
* NOTE: Only Periods #5 and #7 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #5 = Presidential Fight Club Work Day #1.
* Per. #7 = Presidential Fight Club Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due TOMORROW).
* Homework: Work on "Rocky Packet" (due by the end of the period on Tues., May 12th).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, May 8th:
* NOTE: All Unit #6 re-assessment is due today!
* 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 on Tues., May 12th).
* Homework: Work on AH2 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
​* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #35: April 27-May 1, 2015

Monday, April 27th:
* 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #510-513 (Domestic Challenges) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #10 (pages #357-393) by this Wednesday.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, April 28th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #12: 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: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #514-523 (The Obama Presidency) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #10 (pages #357-393) by tomorrow.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, April 29th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #13: Hope & "Change" - The Obama Years.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.29 (All); EQ 6.30 (All); EQ 6.33 (Part d).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, April 30th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #14: 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.
* Review for Unit #6 Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.27 (All).
* Homework: Study for Unit #6 Multiple Choice Test.
* Homework: Complete "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet (due Wed., May 6th).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, May 1st:
* Take Unit #6 Multiple Choice Test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Study for Unit #6 Blue Book Exam (which is Mon., May 4th).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 re-assessment (due Fri., May 8th).
* Homework: Complete "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet (due Wed., May 6th).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #34: April 20-24, 2015

Monday, April 20th:
* NOTE: We are on the PARCC Testing schedule this week.
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* Per. #1 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #7: The Guy After the Guy - Bush (Part I) Years.
* Per. #2 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #7: The Guy After the Guy - Bush (Part I) Years.
* Per. #5 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #7: The Guy After the Guy - Bush (Part I) Years.
* Per. #7 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #7: The Guy After the Guy - Bush (Part I) Years.
* Homework (for all Periods): 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #482-487 (The Clinton Years) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #10 (pages #357-393) by Wed., April 29th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, April 21st:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their English Unit I PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #2 and #5 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #8: It's the Economy, Stupid! - The Clinton Years.
* Per. #5 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #8: It's the Economy, Stupid! - The Clinton Years.
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework (for Periods #2 and #5): Answer EQ 6.19 (All); EQ 6.20 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #488-491 (A New Wave of Immigration) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #10 (pages #357-393) by Wed., April 29th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, April 22nd:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their English Unit II PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1 and #5 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = U.S. of Awesome - Lectures #8 + 9: The Top 10 Songs of the 1990s.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #5 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #9: The Top 10 Songs of the 1990s.
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework (for Period #1): Answer EQ 6.19 (All), EQ 6.20 (All); EQ 6.21 (All).
* Homework (for Period #5): Answer EQ 6.21 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #492-495 (Technology and Globalization) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #10 (pages #357-393) by Wed., April 29th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, April 23rd:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their Math Unit I PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #5 and #7 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #5 = Take a knee day! (This class is already several lectures ahead of the others.)
* Per. #7 = U.S. of Awesome - Lectures #8 + 9: The Top 10 Songs of the 1990s.
* Homework (for Period #7): Answer EQ 6.19 (All); EQ 6.20 (All); EQ 6.21 (All). 
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #500-504 (Bush's Global Challenges) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #10 (pages #357-393) by Wed., April 29th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, April 24th:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their Math Unit II PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #2, and #5 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #10: That Just Happened - Election of 2000.
* Per. #2 = U.S. of Awesome - Lectures #9 + #10: That Just Happened - Election of 2000
* Per. #5 = U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #10: That Just Happened - Election of 2000.
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today. (Due to the testing schedule, this class will not meet as many times as the others. As such, Dr. Hartnell will NOT lecture on this material for this period. This class needs to get the notes that cover the Election of 2000 by either copying them from another student or viewing Dr. Hartnell's downloadable notes.)
* Homework (for Periods #1 and #5): Answer EQ 6.23 (All); EQ 6.24 (Part a).
* Homework (for Period #2): Answer EQ 6.21 (All); EQ 6.23 (All); EQ 6.24 (Part a).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #505-509 (Focusing on Afghanistan and Iraq) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #10 (pages #357-393) by Wed., April 29th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #33: April 13-17, 2015

Monday, April 13th:
* NOTE: The "More Than a Game" project is due today!
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #5: Saved By a B-Lister - The Reagan Years.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.09; EQ 6.10 (All); EQ 6.11 (All); EQ 6.18 (Part h); EQ 6.32 (Part d).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #469-472 (Life in the 1980s) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, April 14th:
* Eighties Culture Day #1 - The Music!
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #6: The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s. Discuss each song's significance during the decade and to music as a whole. Complete the 1980s section of Dr. Hartnell's "Battle of the Top 10s" music packet.
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.12 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, April 15th:
* NOTE: We are on the Extended Advisory schedule today because of class elections.
* Eighties Culture Day #2 - The Video Game Revolution!
* 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: Answer EQ 6.12 (Part d); EQ 6.13 (Parts b, c).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, April 16th:
* Eighties Culture Day #3 - The Classic Movies!
* Begin watching Rocky 4. (Yes, you read that correctly. I know, right? AWESOME!!!)
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.13 (Part b); EQ 6.18 (Part h).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, April 17th:
* Eighties Culture Day #4 - The Classic Movies!
* Finish watching Rocky 4; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" 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: Answer EQ 6.13 (Part b); EQ 6.18 (Part h).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #473-477 (The End of the Cold War) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #32: April 6-10, 2015

Monday, April 6th:
* NOTE: The Unit #5 Blue Book Exam (which became a take-home test) is due today!
* Welcome back from Spring Break!
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #1: 1968 - The Year That Changed America.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment (due THIS Thurs., April 9th).
* Homework: Work on "More Than a Game" project (due Mon., April 13th).
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.01 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #434-442 (The Nixon Administration, The Watergate Scandal) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, April 7th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #2: America Hits Rock Bottom - The Nixon Years.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment (due THIS Thurs., April 9th).
* Homework: Work on "More Than a Game" project (due Mon., April 13th).
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.02 (All); EQ 6.03 (All); EQ 6.18 (Part e); EQ 6.32 (Part a).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #443-446 (Ford and Carter) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, April 8th:
* U.S. of Awesome - Lecture #3: A Nice Guy & A Peanut Farmer - The Ford & Carter Years.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Work on "More Than a Game" project (due Mon., April 13th).
* 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #447-451 (New Approaches to Civil Rights) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, April 9th:
* NOTE: All Unit #5 re-assessment is due today!
* 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: Work on "More Than a Game" project (due Mon., April 13th).
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.07 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #452-455 (Environmentalism) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, April 10th:
* 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: Work on "More Than a Game" project (due Mon., April 13th).
* Homework: Answer EQ 6.07 (Part d); EQ 6.08 (Parts b, c).
* Homework: Work on Unit #6 Blue Book question (only one this time!).
* MLK textbook: Read pages #460-468 (The New Conservatism, The Reagan Years) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #9 (pages #315-354) by Mon., April 20th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #31: March 23-27, 2015

Monday, March 23rd:
* NOTE: Today is the last day for Dr. Hartnell to look at any Unit #5 Blue Book outlines!
* Continue watching We Were Soldiers. (NOTE: Due to the OGT schedule last week, some classes are ahead of others in the movie.)
* NOTE: As a result of the ridiculous testing schedule, which has pushed the class two weeks behind where it should be, coupled with no District directive, the C.A.R. Project has been canceled for the 2014-2015 school year. Students may turn in all materials collected thus far for extra credit.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, March 24th:
* Continue watching We Were Soldiers.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, March 25th:
* Finish watching We Were Soldiers; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Finish American Overhaul - Lecture #10 (Anti-War thru End).
* Wrap up unit and review for Blue Book Exam. (Remember, the MC Test was canceled.)
* Homework: Study for Unit #5 Blue Book Exam.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, March 26th:
* NOTE: The Unit #5 Blue Book Exam is now an open-notes, open-book, take-home test. It is due the Monday class returns following Spring Break (April 6th).
* Students are to begin work on their Unit #5 Blue Book Exam during class.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, March 27th:
* Hand out copies of the book Raye of Light (yours to keep!) and assign "More Than a Game" project. This is due Mon., April 13th.
* Written by Tom Shanahan, Raye of Light traces the story of Jimmy Raye, Michigan State's first black starting quarterback and the first Southern black quarterback to win a national championship. This ground-breaking novel details Coach Duffy Daugherty's "Underground Railroad" and its impact on the integration of college football (and society). 
* Have a great (and safe) Spring Break!
* Homework: Work on "More Than A Game" project (due Mon., April 13th).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #30: March 16-20, 2015

Monday, March 16th:
* NOTE: We are on the OGT schedule this week.
* NOTE: All Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #2, and #5 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = American Overhaul - Lecture #10: Vietnam (Intro up to Anti-War).
* Per. #2 = American Overhaul - Lecture #10: Vietnam (Intro up to Anti-War).
* Per. #5 = American Overhaul - Lecture #10: Vietnam (Intro up to Anti-War).
* Per. #7 = American Overhaul - No history class scheduled today.
* Homework (for Periods #1, #2, and #5): 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* NOTE: As a result of the ridiculous testing schedule, which has pushed the class two weeks behind where it should be, coupled with no District directive, the C.A.R. Project has been canceled for the 2014-2015 school year. Students may turn in all materials collected thus far for extra credit.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, March 17th:
* NOTE: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
* NOTE: All Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #5, and #7 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = 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!
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #5 = 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!
* Per. #7 = 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: No assignment.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* NOTE: As a result of the ridiculous testing schedule, which has pushed the class two weeks behind where it should be, coupled with no District directive, the C.A.R. Project has been canceled for the 2014-2015 school year. Students may turn in all materials collected thus far for extra credit.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, March 18th:
* NOTE: All Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #2, #5, and #7 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = 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!
* Per. #5 = Begin watching We Were Soldiers (Day #1).
* Per. #7 = American Overhaul - Lecture #10: Vietnam (Intro up to Anti-War).
* Homework (for Period #7): 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* NOTE: As a result of the ridiculous testing schedule, which has pushed the class two weeks behind where it should be, coupled with no District directive, the C.A.R. Project has been canceled for the 2014-2015 school year. Students may turn in all materials collected thus far for extra credit.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, March 19th:
* NOTE: All Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #2, and #5 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = Begin watching We Were Soldiers (Day #1).
* Per. #2 = Begin watching We Were Soldiers (Day #1).
* Per. #5 = Continue watching We Were Soldiers (Day #2).
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: No assignment.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* NOTE: As a result of the ridiculous testing schedule, which has pushed the class two weeks behind where it should be, coupled with no District directive, the C.A.R. Project has been canceled for the 2014-2015 school year. Students may turn in all materials collected thus far for extra credit.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, March 20th:
* NOTE: All Freshmen arrive @ 10:20am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #5 and #7 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #5 = Continue watching We Were Soldiers (Day #3).
* Per. #7 = Begin watching We Were Soldiers (Day #1).
* Homework: No assignment.
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* NOTE: As a result of the ridiculous testing schedule, which has pushed the class two weeks behind where it should be, coupled with no District directive, the C.A.R. Project has been canceled for the 2014-2015 school year. Students may turn in all materials collected thus far for extra credit.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #29: March 9-13, 2015

Monday, March 9th:
* 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: Answer EQ 5.34 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #367-371 (JFK and the Cold War) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, March 10th:
* 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #372-375 (The Great Society) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, March 11th:
* NOTE: Dr. Hartnell will be absent due to dental surgery.
* In-class discussion on the topic of "Does the U.S. need another Civil Rights Movement?"
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.17 (Part c). 
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #400-405 (Going to War in Vietnam) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, March 12th:
* American Overhaul - Lecture #8: Killing A President (JFK's Assassination).
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.25 (Parts a, b, c, e).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #406-409 (Vietnam Divides the Nation) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, March 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* 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!" handout and discuss.
* Homework: Answer EQ 5.25 (Part d); EQ 5.26 (Part a).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #410-413 (The War Winds Down) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #28: March 2-6, 2015

Monday, March 2nd:
* NOTE: We are on the PARCC Testing schedule this week.
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* Per. #1 = American Overhaul - Lecture #2: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #1-5).
* Per. #2 = American Overhaul - Lecture #2: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #1-5).
* Per. #5 = American Overhaul - Lecture #2: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #1-5).
* Per. #7 = American Overhaul - Lecture #2: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #1-5).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework (for all Periods): 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #386-391 (Challenging Segregation) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by Friday.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, March 3rd:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their Physical Science PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #5, and #7 have history class today.
* NOTE: All Unit #4 re-assessment is due today (whether you have class or not)!
* Per. #1 = American Overhaul - Lecture #3: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #6-10).
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #5 = American Overhaul - Lecture #3: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #6-10).
* Per. #7 = American Overhaul - Lecture #3: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #6-10).
* Homework (for Periods #1, #5, and #7): Answer EQ 5.03 (All); EQ 5.04 (Part a); EQ 5.10 (All); EQ 5.11 (Parts a, b, c, d).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #392-395 (New Civil Rights Issues) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by Friday.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, March 4th:
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* Per. #1 = American Overhaul - Lecture #4: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #11-15).
* Per. #2 = American Overhaul - Lecture #3: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #11-15).
* Per. #5 = American Overhaul - Lecture #4: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #11-15).
* Per. #7 = American Overhaul - Lecture #4: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #11-15).
* Homework (for Periods #1, #5, and #7): 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).
* Homework (for Period #2): Answer EQ 5.03 (All); EQ 5.04 (Part a); EQ 5.10 (All); EQ 5.11 (Parts a, b, c, d).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #418-425 (Students and the Counterculture, The Feminist Movement) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by Friday.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, March 5th:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their U.S. History PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1 and #5 have history class today.
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30. (These are the re-scheduled conferences that were canceled on Thurs., Feb. 19th. All time slots remain the same.)
* Per. #1 = American Overhaul - Lecture #5: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #16-Impact).
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #5 = American Overhaul - Lecture #5: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #16-Impact).
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework (for Periods #1 and #5): 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #426-429 (Latino Americans Organize) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by tomorrow.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, March 6th:
* NOTE: All Juniors and Seniors take their U.S. Government PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: All Freshmen report to Period #3 during the test.
* NOTE: Only Periods #5 and #7 have history class today. (The 90-minute Period #8, the Freshmen Study Hall, will be used for Dr. Hartnell's Make-Up Lectures to get students in Period #2 caught up with the other classes. Due to the testing schedule, these students are behind two full lectures. Any student that needs to get caught up is welcome to attend.)
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today. (Students in this class should do their best to attend Dr. Hartnell's "Make-Up" lectures during 8th Period Study Hall today.)
* Per. #5 = Watch clips from X; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Per. #7 = American Overhaul - Lecture #5: Civil Rights Movement (Battles #16-Impact).
* Per. #8 = American Overhaul - Lectures #4 + #5: Civil Rights (Battles #11-Impact).
* Homework (for Periods #2 and #7): 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #362-366 (The New Frontier) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #27: February 23-27, 2015

Monday, February 23rd:
* NOTE: We are on the PARCC Testing schedule this week.
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their English Unit III PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #5 and 7 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today. However, you MUST come down during one of your "free" periods today to take your Unit #4 Blue Book Exam (if you haven't done so yet).
* Per. #5 = Return item analysis of Unit #4 test. EQ Work Day #1 (in Room #135).
* Per. #7 = Take Unit #4 Multiple Choice Test AND Unit #4 Blue Book Exam. (This period is 90 minutes long instead of the usual 45.)
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due Tues., March 3rd).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by Fri., March 13th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, February 24th:
* 2-Hour Delay! (Click here for the revised schedule.)
* NOTE: The Math Unit I PARCC Test has been moved to tomorrow, and tomorrow's regularly scheduled PARCC Test has been moved to this Friday.
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* Per. #1 = Return item analysis of Unit #4 test. EQ Work Day #1 (in Room #135).
* Per. #2 = Return item analysis of Unit #4 test. EQ Work Day #1 (in Room #135).
* Per. #5 = EQ Work Day #2 (in Room #135).
* Per. #7 = Return item analysis of Unit #4 test. EQ Work Day #1 (in Room #135).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due Tues., March 3rd).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by Fri., March 13th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, February 25th:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their Math Unit I PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #2 and #5 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = EQ Work Day #2 (in Room #135).
* Per. #5 = EQ Work Day #3 (in Room #135).
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due Tues., March 3rd).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by Fri., March 13th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, February 26th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* NOTE: All classes meet today.
* Per. #1 = American Overhaul - Lecture #1: Were the '60s a "Revolution"? + '60s Slang.
* Per. #2 = American Overhaul - Lecture #1: Were the '60s a "Revolution"? + '60s Slang.
* Per. #5 = American Overhaul - Lecture #1: Were the '60s a "Revolution"? + '60s Slang.
* Per. #7 = American Overhaul - Lecture #1: Were the '60s a "Revolution"? + '60s Slang.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due Tues., March 3rd).
* Homework (for all Periods): Answer EQ 5.01 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #380-385 (The Movement Begins) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by Fri., March 13th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, February 27th:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their Math Unit II PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #2, and #5 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = Discuss additional '60s Slang. EQ Work Day #2 (in Room #135).
* Per. #2 = Discuss additional '60s Slang. EQ Work Day #3 (in Room #135).
* Per. #5 = Discuss additional '60s Slang. EQ Work Day #4 (in Room #135).
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (due Tues., March 3rd).
* Homework: Work on Unit #5 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #380-385 (The Movement Begins) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #8 (pages #267-312) by Fri., March 13th.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #26: February 16-20, 2015

Monday, February 16th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Presidents' Day)
* For some Presidential Fun Facts, click here!
* Homework: Study for Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam (Periods #2 and #7).
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, February 17th:
* NOTE: We are on the PARCC Testing schedule this week.
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their English Unit I PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #2 and #5 have history class today.
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Per. #1 = No history class scheduled today.
* Per. #2 = Take Unit #4 Multiple Choice Test. Because this period only meets once this week, you MUST come down during one of your "free" periods today, tomorrow, or on Thursday to take your Unit #4 Blue Book Exam.
* Per. #5 = Review for Unit #4 test.
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: Study for Blue Book Exam (for Period #2).
* Homework: Study for Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam (for Period #7).
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, February 18th:
* NOTE: All Freshmen take their English Unit II PARCC Test from 7:25-9:00am.
* NOTE: Only Periods #1 and #5 have history class today.
* Per. #1 = Take Unit #4 test.
* Per. #2 = No history class scheduled today. However, you MUST come down during one of your "free" periods either today or tomorrow to take your Unit #4 Blue Book Exam (if you didn't do so yesterday).
* Per. #5 = Take Unit #4 test.
* Per. #7 = No history class scheduled today.
* Homework: Study for Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam (for Period #7).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (for Period #2).
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, February 19th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day #4)
* NOTE: The English Unit III PARCC Test has been moved to Mon., Feb. 23rd.
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences have been CANCELED for tonight! They will be rescheduled for 5:00-8:30pm on Thursday, March 5th.
* Homework: Study for Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam (for Period #7).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (for Period #2).
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, February 20th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Study for Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam (for Period #7).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 re-assessment (for Period #2).
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #25: February 9-13, 2015

Monday, February 9th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #349-354 (The Affluent Society) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Tuesday, February 10th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #355-357 (The Other Side of American Life) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Wednesday, February 11th:
* NOTE: Today is the last day for Dr. Hartnell to look at any Unit #4 Blue Book outlines!
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Thursday, February 12th:
* King America - Lecture #19: World of Plenty thru End.
* Review for Unit #4 Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.24 (Part d); EQ 4.34 (Parts c, d); EQ 4.35 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Friday, February 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* 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 OTES 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: Study for Unit #4 Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.
Week #24: February 2-6, 2015

Monday, February 2nd:
* King America - Lecture #14: Aftermath of WWII thru Dr. Seuss Goes to War.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.19 (All); EQ 4.20 (Part b).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #323-329 (The Early Cold War Years) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Tuesday, February 3rd:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #330-334 (The Cold War and American Society) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Wednesday, February 4th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #335-339 (Eisenhower's Cold War Policies) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Thursday, February 5th:
* Watch clips from The Front Line; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #344-348 (Truman and Eisenhower) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.

Friday, February 6th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Waiver Day).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #344-348 (Truman and Eisenhower) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: The Fifties and Korean War.
Week #23: January 26-30, 2015

Monday, January 26th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day #3)
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Tuesday, January 27th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Wednesday, January 28th:
* NOTE: We are on the Extended Advisory schedule today.
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Thursday, January 29th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Friday, January 30th:
* King America - Lecture #13: Potsdam Conference thru Hiroshima.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.14 (Parts d, e); EQ 4.16 (Parts c, d, e); EQ 4.19 (Parts a, e); EQ 4.21 (Part a); EQ 4.32 (Parts a, b, c, e).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.
Week #22: January 19-23, 2015

Monday, January 19th:
* NO SCHOOL! (MLK, Jr. Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages 308-313 (The War Ends) by Wednesday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Tuesday, January 20th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages 308-313 (The War Ends) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Wednesday, January 21st:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #318-322 (The Origins of the Cold War) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Thursday, January 22nd:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Friday, January 23rd:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.
Week #21: January 12-16, 2015

Monday, January 12th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #276-281 (The Holocaust) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by Friday.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Tuesday, January 13th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #271-275 (From Neutrality to War) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by Friday.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Wednesday, January 14th:
* Watch clips from Schindler's List; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.06 (Part d).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #286-293 (Wartime America) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by Friday.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Thursday, January 15th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #294-300 (The War in the Pacific) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by tomorrow.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Friday, January 16th:
* 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: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #301-307 (The War in Europe) by Tuesday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.
Week #20: January 5-9, 2015

Monday, January 5th:
* 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.
* Discuss Unit #4: King America Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Safely store your AH1 materials at home.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by Fri., January 16th.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Tuesday, January 6th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day #1)
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by Fri., January 16th.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Wednesday, 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: Answer EQs.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by Fri., January 16th.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Thursday, January 8th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Calamity Day #2)
* Homework: Answer EQs.
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by Fri., January 16th.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.

Friday, January 9th:
* King America - Lecture #1: The "Isms" of WWII.
* Homework: Answer EQ 4.01 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #4 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK Textbook: Read pages #266-270 (The Origins of World War II) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read pages #234-263 in Chapter #7 by Fri., January 16th.
* Nutty: Read these sections during the unit: World War II and Holocaust.
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Week #19: December 15-19, 2014

Monday, December 15th:
* Work on your AH1 Study Guide, your C.A.R. Project, or your "What if...?" project.
* Additional copies of the AH1 Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Work on "What if...?" project (due Thurs., Dec. 18th by 2:30pm).
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, December 16th:
* Work on your AH1 Study Guide, your C.A.R. Project, or your "What if...?" project.
* Homework: Work on "What if...?" project (due Thurs., Dec. 18th by 2:30pm).
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, December 17th - EXAM DAY #1:
* NOTE: Only Periods #1, #2, and #6 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* Take AH1 EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same AH1 EOCA. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: Work on "What if...?" project (due tomorrow by 2:30pm).
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, December 18th - EXAM DAY #2:
* NOTE: Only Periods #3, #5, and #7 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* NOTE: Your "What if...?" assignment is due today by 2:30pm! NO EXCEPTIONS!
* Take AH1 EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same AH1 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.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, December 19th - EXAM DAY #3:
* NOTE: Only Periods #4 and #8 meet today. Check the schedule above for times.
* Take AH1 EOCA. (Every 9th grader across the District will take the same AH1 EOCA. To earn credit for American History 1, all students MUST take and score well on this test.)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #18: December 8-12, 2014

Monday, December 8th:
* Continue reading Blonde Roots - Day #5. Pages #204-216 will be read in class.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: Read pages #217-243 for tomorrow.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, December 9th:
* Continue reading Blonde Roots - Day #6. Pages #244-255 will be read in class.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: Read pages #255-269 (the end!) for tomorrow.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, December 10th:
* Discuss Blonde Roots.
* Hand out "What if...?" assignment. This is due Thurs., Dec. 18th by 2:30pm.
* Work on your AH1 Study Guide, your C.A.R. Project, or your "What if...?" project. Additional copies of the AH1 Study Guide can be downloaded by clicking here.
* Homework: Work on "What if...?" project (due Thurs., Dec. 18th by 2:30pm).
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, December 11th:
* Work on your AH1 Study Guide, your C.A.R. Project, or your "What if...?" project.
* Homework: Work on "What if...?" project (due Thurs., Dec. 18th by 2:30pm).
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, December 12th:
* NOTE: We are on PM Schedule today because of the Caring & Sharing Assembly.
* Pass 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 "What if...?" project (due Thurs., Dec. 18th by 2:30pm).
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #17: December 1-5, 2014

Monday, December 1st:
* 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.
* The EOCA is the Final Exam for American History 1. It constitutes 20% of a student's overall grade for the 1st 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.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: Be sure to bring your copy of this book to class tomorrow!
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, December 2nd:
* Begin reading Blonde Roots - Day #1. Pages #1-12 will be read in class.
* Written by Bernardine Evaristo, Blonde Roots is a delicious little novel that flips history on its head by asking: "What if the transatlantic slave trade had been reversed... and Africans enslaved Europeans?"
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: Read pages #12-38 for tomorrow.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, December 3rd:
* Continue reading Blonde Roots - Day #2. Pages #39-52 will be read in class.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: Read pages #53-75 for tomorrow.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, December 4th:
* NOTE: All Unit #3 re-assessment is due today!
* Continue reading Blonde Roots - Day #3. Pages #76-94 will be read in class.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: Read pages #95-134 for tomorrow.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, December 5th:
* Continue reading Blonde Roots - Day #4. Pages #135-144 will be read in class.
* Homework: Work on AH1 Study Guide and study for EOCA.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: Read pages #145-203 for Monday.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #16: November 24-28, 2014

Monday, November 24th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #122 (the computer lab by Ms. Birtcher's room) today!
* Students will be taking the District-required ASPIRE Math Test today... during their history classes... and during their English classes tomorrow... but not during their Math classes. (It's safer if you just nod your head, say, "Um, ok...", and not ask any questions.)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, November 25th:
* Pass 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.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, November 26th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break - continue your preparation for the Big Meal tomorrow!)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, November 27th:
* NOTE: Happy Thanksgiving!
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Day - put Dr. Hartnell's Battle-Tested Eating Tips to work!)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, November 28th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break - go throw elbows at the elderly inside a local Walmart and get that TV for 80% off!)
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #15: November 17-21, 2014

Monday, November 17th:
* NOTE: Today is the last day for Dr. Hartnell to look at any Unit #3 Blue Book outlines!
* 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #232-243, #248-261 (The Causes of the Great Depression, Life During the Great Depression, Hoover's Response to the Depression, The First New Deal, The Second New Deal, The New Deal Coalition) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read first part of Chapter #7 (pages #227-234) by tomorrow.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section to review key Economic Terms: Econ 101.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Tuesday, 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section to review key Economic Terms: Econ 101.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Wednesday, November 19th:
* SPAM Day!!! Students will get to experience a "meal" from the Great Depression while listening to one of FDR's Fireside Chats.
* Review for Unit #3 Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam.
* Homework: Study for Unit #3 Multiple Choice Test.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Thursday, November 20th:
* Take Unit #3 Multiple Choice Test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Study for Unit #3 Blue Book Exam.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Friday, November 21st:
* Take Unit #3 Blue Book Exam.
* Blue Book scores will be posted to Power School and returned in two weeks.
* Return item analysis of Unit #3 Multiple Choice Test.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 re-assessment (due Thurs., Dec. 4th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!
Week #14: November 10-14, 2014

Monday, 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #200-203, #208-227 (The War's Impact, The Politics of the 1920s, A Growing Economy, A Clash of Values, Cultural Innovations, African American Culture and Politics) by Wednesday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for Wednesday: Mafia.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Tuesday, 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #200-203, #208-227 (The War's Impact, The Politics of the 1920s, A Growing Economy, A Clash of Values, Cultural Innovations, African American Culture and Politics) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: Mafia.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Wednesday, 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #232-243, #248-261 (The Causes of the Great Depression, Life During the Great Depression, Hoover's Response to the Depression, The First New Deal, The Second New Deal, The New Deal Coalition) by Nov. 18th.
* Mental Floss: Read first part of Chapter #7 (pages #227-234) by Nov. 18th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Thursday, November 13th:
* Watch The Simpson's "Homer vs. The 18th Amendment" episode about Prohibition.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #232-243, #248-261 (The Causes of the Great Depression, Life During the Great Depression, Hoover's Response to the Depression, The First New Deal, The Second New Deal, The New Deal Coalition) by Nov. 18th.
* Mental Floss: Read first part of Chapter #7 (pages #227-234) by Nov. 18th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: The Depression.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Friday, November 14th:
* 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #232-243, #248-261 (The Causes of the Great Depression, Life During the Great Depression, Hoover's Response to the Depression, The First New Deal, The Second New Deal, The New Deal Coalition) by Nov. 18th.
* Mental Floss: Read the first part of Chapter #7 (pages #227-234) by Nov. 18th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for Monday: Econ 101.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!
Week #13: November 3-7, 2014

Monday, November 3rd:
* Watch clips from Joyeux Noel; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #184-199 (The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, A Bloody Conflict) by Thursday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #6 (pages #189-224) by Thursday.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #184-199 (The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, A Bloody Conflict) by Thursday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #6 (pages #189-224) by Thursday.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #184-199 (The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, A Bloody Conflict) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #6 (pages #189-224) by tomorrow.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Thursday, 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #200-203, #208-227 (The War's Impact, The Politics of the 1920s, A Growing Economy, A Clash of Values, Cultural Innovations, African American Culture and Politics) by Nov. 12th.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: Roaring '20s.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!

Friday, November 7th:
* 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #200-203, #208-227 (The War's Impact, The Politics of the 1920s, A Growing Economy, A Clash of Values, Cultural Innovations, African American Culture and Politics) by Nov. 12th.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for Monday: Prohibition.
* Homework: Buy "Battle Beard" apparel and raise money for Caring & Sharing, the American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Columbus. Click here to buy "Battle Beards"!
Week #12: October 27-31, 2014

Monday, October 27th:
* Pass out Unit #3: Ka-Boom to Bust EQs and discuss.
* Pass 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #184-199 (The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, A Bloody Conflict) by Nov. 6th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #6 (pages #189-224) by Nov. 6th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: World War I.

Tuesday, October 28th:
* 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #184-199 (The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, A Bloody Conflict) by Nov. 6th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #6 (pages #189-224) by Nov. 6th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: X-Mas Truce.

Wednesday, October 29th:
* Ka-Boom to Bust - Lecture #3: Start of the War thru Christmas Truce.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 3.05 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #184-199 (The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, A Bloody Conflict) by Nov. 6th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #6 (pages #189-224) by Nov. 6th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section by Monday: WWI Timeline.

Thursday, October 30th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Pass 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!
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #184-199 (The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, A Bloody Conflict) by Nov. 6th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #6 (pages #189-224) by Nov. 6th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section by Monday: WWI Timeline.

Friday, October 31st:
* NOTE: Happy Halloween!
* NOTE: We are on the PM schedule today because of the North-South Pep Assembly.
* 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: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #184-199 (The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, A Bloody Conflict) by Nov. 6th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #6 (pages #189-224) by Nov. 6th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section by Monday: WWI Timeline.
Week #11: October 20-24, 2014

Monday, October 20th:
* Watch The Simpson's "Much Apu About Nothing" episode about immigration.
* Review for Unit #2 Multiple Choice Test and Blue Book Exam.
* Homework: Study for Unit #2 Multiple Choice Test.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, October 21st:
* Take Unit #2 Multiple Choice Test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Study for Unit #2 Blue Book Exam.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, October 22nd:
* Take Unit #2 Blue Book Exam.
* Blue Book scores will be posted to Power School and returned in two weeks.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment (due Wed., Nov. 5th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, October 23rd:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261 (the computer lab by the cafeteria) today!
* Return item analysis of Unit #2 Multiple Choice Test.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, October 24th:
* Sparty Party 2014! Time to celebrate all things Green & White!
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on Unit #3 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #10: October 13-17, 2014

Monday, October 13th:
* 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, October 14th:
* 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.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, October 15th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #11: The Progressive Era (Intro thru FDA).
* Watch scenes from the documentary Food, Inc. about the quality of our foods.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.28.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, October 16th:
* NOTE: Today is the last day for Dr. Hartnell to look at any Unit #2 Blue Book outlines!
* 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, October 17th:
* NO SCHOOL (OEA/NEA Day).
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #9: October 6-10, 2014

Monday, October 6th:
* 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.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #114-121 (Immigration, Urbanization) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, October 7th:
* 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.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #92-109 (The Rise of Industry, The Railroads, Big Business, Unions) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, October 8th:
* 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.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #122-137 (Social Darwinism and Social Reform, Politics of the Gilded Age) by Friday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, October 9th:
* 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #122-137 (Social Darwinism and Social Reform, Politics of the Gilded Age) by Friday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, October 10th:
* Watch clips from Gangs of New York; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #162-179 (The Roots of Progressivism, Roosevelt and Taft, The Wilson Years) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #8: September 29-October 3, 2014

Monday, September 29th:
* America 2.0 - Lecture #5: Frederick Jackson Turner thru Philippine-American War.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.06; EQ 2.07 (Part c); EQ 2.09; EQ 2.10; EQ 2.11 (All); EQ 2.12.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Friday.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for tomorrow: Sepoy Mutiny and Opium Wars.

Tuesday, September 30th:
* NOTE: All Unit #1 re-assessment is due today!
* Begin watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Friday.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for tomorrow: Britain Goes Latino and Social Darwinism.

Wednesday, October 1st:
* NOTE: Dr. Hartnell's birthday is today! He is not above taking bribes.
* Continue watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Friday.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for tomorrow: Scramble for Africa and Scramble for Southeast Asia.

Thursday, October 2nd:
* Continue watching The Last Samurai.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Friday.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for tomorrow: Japan Goes Western and Boxer Rebellion.

Friday, October 3rd:
* Finish watching The Last Samurai; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for Monday: Big Mac Imperialism, American Empire, and Fall of American Empire.
Week #7: September 22-26, 2014

Monday, September 22nd:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261 today!
* Discuss C.A.R. Projects. Please select and submit a research topic by THIS Friday.
* Time permitting, begin working on the Literature Review section of your C.A.R.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #80-87 (Farming the Plains) by Wednesday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Oct. 3rd.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: Age of Imperialism.

Tuesday, September 23rd:
* Pass out Unit #2: America 2.0 EQs and discuss.
* Pass 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: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #80-87 (Farming the Plains) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Oct. 3rd.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for tomorrow: Imperialism Over Time, American Imperialism, and Native Americans.

Wednesday, September 24th:
* 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: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #142-157 (The Imperialist Vision, The Spanish-American War, New American Diplomacy) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Oct. 3rd.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: Native American Mascots.

Thursday, September 25th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* America 2.0 - Lecture #3: Native American Mascot Controversy (Intro up to Japanese).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.08.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project. Your research topic is due tomorrow!
* MLK textbook: Read pages #142-157 (The Imperialist Vision, The Spanish-American War, New American Diplomacy) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Oct. 3rd.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: Native American Mascots.

Friday, September 26th:
* NOTE: Your C.A.R. topic is due today!
* America 2.0 - Lecture #4: Native American Mascot Controversy (Japanese thru End).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Answer EQ 2.08.
* Homework: Work on Unit #2 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #142-157 (The Imperialist Vision, The Spanish-American War, New American Diplomacy) by Monday.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapter #5 (pages #145-186) by Oct. 3rd.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for Monday: History's Biggest Empires.
Week #6: September 15-19, 2014

Monday, September 15th:
* Take Unit #1 Multiple Choice Test.
* Test scores will be posted to Power School by the end of the day.
* Homework: Study for Unit #1 Blue Book Exam.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Tuesday, September 16th:
* Take Unit #1 Blue Book Exam
* Blue Book scores will be posted to Power School and returned in two weeks.
* Homework: Read up on how re-assessment works in the "SBG For Dummies" handout or on this website (click here).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Wednesday, September 17th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Return item analysis of Unit #1 Multiple Choice Test.
* 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 Tues., Sept. 30th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, September 18th:
* NOTE: Class will meet in Room #261 (the computer lab by the cafeteria) today AND next Monday!
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* EQ Work Day #1.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, September 19th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 re-assessment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #5: September 8-12, 2014

Monday, September 8th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #12: Amendments #11-27.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.29.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #4-69 (American History from 1492-1877) by Wed.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapters #1-4 (pages #3-144) by Wed.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: Antebellum America.

Tuesday, September 9th:
* 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).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #4-69 (American History from 1492-1877) by tomorrow.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapters #1-4 (pages #3-144) by tomorrow.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read this section for tomorrow: Antebellum America.

Wednesday, September 10th:
* NOTE: Today is the last day for Dr. Hartnell to look at any Unit #1 Blue Book outlines!
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #14: Reconstruction up to End.
* Wrap up unit and review for Unit #1 MC Test (which is Monday).
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.33; EQ 1.34; EQ 1.35.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Thursday, September 11th:
* Pass 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 readings. Take time to review all 35 EQs in order to prepare for your Unit #1 MC Test on Monday.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.

Friday, September 12th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Waiver Day)
* Homework: All 35 EQs have been covered in lectures or in the readings. Take time to review all 35 EQs in order to prepare for your Unit #1 MC Test on Monday.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: No reading assignment.
* Mental Floss: No reading assignment.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: No reading assignment.
Week #4: September 1-5, 2014

Monday, September 1st:
* NO SCHOOL! (Labor Day)
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #4-69 (American History from 1492-1877) by Sept. 10th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapters #1-4 (pages #3-144) by Sept. 10th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for tomorrow: Let's Colonize; Who's Who?; Mother England; Native Americans; and European Colonialism.

Tuesday, September 2nd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #9: Age of Colonialism.
* Review Blue Book questions and discuss outlines.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.18; EQ 1.19; EQ 1.20; EQ 1.21; EQ 1.22.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #4-69 (American History from 1492-1877) by Sept. 10th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapters #1-4 (pages #3-144) by Sept. 10th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Watch this section for tomorrow: SportsCenter's American Revolution.

Wednesday, September 3rd:
* In-class "catch up" day.
* We are nearing the half-way point of the 1st Nine Weeks (hard to believe, isn't it?), so use this time to make sure your notes are complete and that all of the EQs covered by lectures have been answered. This would also be an excellent time to continue working on your Blue Book outlines!
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #4-69 (American History from 1492-1877) by Sept. 10th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapters #1-4 (pages #3-144) by Sept. 10th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for tomorrow: You Want a Revolution?; Age of Enlightenment; and American Revolution.

Thursday, September 4th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #10: American Revolution.
* Review Blue Book questions and discuss outlines.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.23; EQ 1.24 (All); EQ 1.25 (All); EQ 1.26 (All).
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #4-69 (American History from 1492-1877) by Sept. 10th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapters #1-4 (pages #3-144) by Sept. 10th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for tomorrow: American Gov. and 27 Amendments.

Friday, September 5th:
* NOTE: We are on PM Assembly schedule today because of a pep rally.
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #11: American Government & Amendments (Part I).
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.27 (All); EQ 1.28; EQ 1.29.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* MLK textbook: Read pages #4-69 (American History from 1492-1877) by Sept. 10th.
* Mental Floss: Read Chapters #1-4 (pages #3-144) by Sept. 10th.
* Blonde Roots: No reading assignment.
* Nutty: Read these sections for Monday: American Gov. and 27 Amendments.
Week #3: August 25-29, 2014

Monday, August 25th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #5: Mesoamerica up to Rome.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by Friday.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by Friday.
* 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.?
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.07 (All Parts); EQ 1.08 (All Parts); EQ 1.11.

Tuesday, August 26th:
* Assign district textbooks.
* Review Blue Book questions and discuss how to organize outlines.
* Discuss Honors' Project and select a topic by Friday.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by Friday.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by Friday.
* 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.?
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.

Wednesday, August 27th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #6: Rome up to Middle Ages.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by Friday.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by Friday.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Middle Ages; Vikings; Feudalism; Magna Carta; Islam; and Crusades.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.09 (All); EQ 1.10 (Part b); EQ 1.12.

Thursday, August 28th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #7: Middle Ages up to Renaissance.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by tomorrow.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by tomorrow.
* 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.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.10 (Part c); EQ 1.13 (All); EQ 1.14 (Part a); EQ. 1.15.

Friday, August 29th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #8: Renaissance up to Age of Colonialism.
* Review Blue Book questions and discuss outlines.
* Homework: Read Chapters #1-4 of "Mental Floss" by Sept. 10th.
* Homework: Read pages #4-69 in MLK textbook (American History from 1492-1877) by Sept. 10th.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for Tuesday: Let's Colonize; Who's Who?; Mother England; Native Americans; and European Colonialism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.14 (Parts b, c); EQ 1.15; EQ 1.16; EQ 1.17.
Week #2: August 18-22, 2014

Monday, August 18th:
* 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: Complete survey and get it signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by August 29th.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by August 29th.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Prehistory and Mesopotamia.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.01 (Parts a, b, c); EQ 1.02 (All).

Tuesday, August 19th:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #2: Prehistory up to Hammurabi's Code.
* Homework: Complete survey and get it signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by August 29th.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by August 29th.
* Homework: Read this Nutty section for tomorrow: Hammurabi.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.01 (Part d); EQ. 1.03 (Parts a, b, c).

Wednesday, August 20th:
* NOTE: Open House is tonight from 6:00-8:30!
* Take Honors' American History 1 Baseline Assessment. 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: Complete survey and get it signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by August 29th.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by August 29th.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: Judaism; Egypt; Hieroglyphics; and Mummies. 
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.

Thursday, August 21st:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #3: Hammurabi's Code up to India.
* Homework: Complete survey and get it signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by August 29th.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by August 29th.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for tomorrow: India; Hinduism; Buddhism; China; Confucius; and Taoism.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: EQ 1.03 (Part d); EQ 1.04 (All); EQ 1.10 (Part a).

Friday, August 22nd:
* How'd We Get Here? - Lecture #4: India up to Mesoamerica.
* Homework: Complete survey and get it signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by August 29th.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by August 29th.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for Monday: Mesoamerica; Greece; Mythology; Trojan War; Persian Wars; and Alex the Great.
* Homework: Work on Unit #1 Blue Book questions.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Answer EQ 1.05 (All); EQ 1.06 (All); EQ 1.10 (Parts d, e, f, g).

Week #1: August 11-15, 2014

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

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

Wednesday, August 13th:
* Welcome to the Education Revolution!
* Homework: Bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Purchase "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo. This book can be found on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, in other book stores, or in local libraries. On Amazon, it ranges in price from $2 to $11, depending on the format you wish to purchase (paperback, hardcover, or Kindle download). Click here for the Amazon link. Please have it purchased, downloaded, or checked out by Friday, August 29th. Students will read this novel during the 1st Semester.
* Homework: Purchase "The Mental Floss History of the United States: The (Almost) Complete and (Entirely) Entertaining Story of America" by Erik Sass. This book can be found on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, in other book stores, or in local libraries. On Amazon, it ranges in price from $7 to $20, depending on the format you wish to purchase (paperback, hardcover, or Kindle download). Click here for the Amazon link. Please have it purchased, downloaded, or checked out by Friday, August 29th. Students will read this textbook over the course of the entire school year as a supplemental to the district-mandated textbook and Dr. Hartnell's on-line resources.

Thursday, August 14th:
* Pass out "Manifesto" and "SBG For Dummies" and discuss.
* Homework: Complete survey and get it signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by August 29th.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by August 29th.

Friday, August 15th: 
* Pass out Binder Cover, "Honors' History Survival Guide", "Blue Book Questions", "Honors' C.A.R." project, and Unit #1: How'd We Get Here? EQs and discuss.
* Read "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" as a class and discuss the "story" in history.
* Homework: Complete survey and get it signed; bring in a 3-ring binder.
* Homework: Read these Nutty sections for Monday: Why study history?; Is history a lie?; and Prehistory.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo by August 29th.
* Homework: Please purchase, download, or check out "The Mental Floss History of the United States" by Erik Sass by August 29th.
May 26 - August 12, 2014

* It was summer. And you were happy.
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