Week #19: December 16-20, 2019
MONDAY, December 16th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #7: The Age of Revolutions - The 27 Amendments (21-27).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due Wed. at 8am.
TUESDAY, December 17th:
* Amendment Survivor Island - which Amendment is the BEST?!
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due tomorrow at 8am.
WEDNESDAY, December 18th:
* NOTE: Your Lit Review is due at 8am today!
* Unit #3, Discussion #8: The Age of Revolutions - The French Revolution.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, December 19th:
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Holiday Survival Guide and discuss the history of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, why Santa Claus died years ago, and how to survive the in-laws. If you've been good, "Christmahanukwanzaadon, the Holiday Avenger" just might show up and bring you more holiday cheer! If not, something far more sinister just might be lurking down the hallway...
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, December 20th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
MONDAY, December 16th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #7: The Age of Revolutions - The 27 Amendments (21-27).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due Wed. at 8am.
TUESDAY, December 17th:
* Amendment Survivor Island - which Amendment is the BEST?!
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due tomorrow at 8am.
WEDNESDAY, December 18th:
* NOTE: Your Lit Review is due at 8am today!
* Unit #3, Discussion #8: The Age of Revolutions - The French Revolution.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, December 19th:
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Holiday Survival Guide and discuss the history of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, why Santa Claus died years ago, and how to survive the in-laws. If you've been good, "Christmahanukwanzaadon, the Holiday Avenger" just might show up and bring you more holiday cheer! If not, something far more sinister just might be lurking down the hallway...
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, December 20th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #18: December 9-13, 2019
MONDAY, December 9th:
* Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This will be due the day of the Final Exams next week.
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
TUESDAY, December 10th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #3: The Age of Revolutions - American Revolution.
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
WEDNESDAY, December 11th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #4: The Age of Revolutions - American Government (democracy vs. republic).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
THURSDAY, December 12th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #5: The Age of Revolutions - The 27 Amendments (1-10).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
FRIDAY, December 13th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #6: The Age of Revolutions - The 27 Amendments (11-20).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
MONDAY, December 9th:
* Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This will be due the day of the Final Exams next week.
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
TUESDAY, December 10th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #3: The Age of Revolutions - American Revolution.
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
WEDNESDAY, December 11th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #4: The Age of Revolutions - American Government (democracy vs. republic).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
THURSDAY, December 12th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #5: The Age of Revolutions - The 27 Amendments (1-10).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
FRIDAY, December 13th:
* Unit #3, Discussion #6: The Age of Revolutions - The 27 Amendments (11-20).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
Week #17: December 2-6, 2019
MONDAY, December 2nd:
* Unit #3, Discussion #1: The Age of Revolutions - What is a revolution?
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, December 3rd:
* Unit #3, Discussion #2: The Age of Revolutions - The Age of Enlightenment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, December 4th:
* Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, December 5th:
* Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This will be due the day of the Final Exams in two weeks (uploaded by 8am on Wed., Dec. 18th).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
FRIDAY, December 6th:
* Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This will be due the day of the Final Exams in two weeks (uploaded by 8am on Wed., Dec. 18th).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
MONDAY, December 2nd:
* Unit #3, Discussion #1: The Age of Revolutions - What is a revolution?
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, December 3rd:
* Unit #3, Discussion #2: The Age of Revolutions - The Age of Enlightenment.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, December 4th:
* Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, December 5th:
* Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This will be due the day of the Final Exams in two weeks (uploaded by 8am on Wed., Dec. 18th).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
FRIDAY, December 6th:
* Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This will be due the day of the Final Exams in two weeks (uploaded by 8am on Wed., Dec. 18th).
* Homework: Work on the Literature Review of the C.A.R. Project. This is due at 8am next Wed., Dec. 18th.
Week #16: November 25-29, 2019
MONDAY, November 25th:
* Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, November 26th:
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Thanksgiving Survival Guide and discuss the history of Thanksgiving, why you were lied to in the 3rd Grade about Pilgrims, and analyze a step-by-step guide to eating as much as possible!
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, November 27th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break! Continue your preparation for the Big Meal tomorrow!)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, November 28th:
* NOTE: Happy Thanksgiving!
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Day! Go put Dr. Hartnell's Battle-Tested Eating Tips to work!)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 29th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break! In the spirit of American capitalism, go throw elbows at the elderly inside a local Walmart and get a blender for 80% off!)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
MONDAY, November 25th:
* Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, November 26th:
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Thanksgiving Survival Guide and discuss the history of Thanksgiving, why you were lied to in the 3rd Grade about Pilgrims, and analyze a step-by-step guide to eating as much as possible!
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, November 27th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break! Continue your preparation for the Big Meal tomorrow!)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, November 28th:
* NOTE: Happy Thanksgiving!
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Day! Go put Dr. Hartnell's Battle-Tested Eating Tips to work!)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 29th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Thanksgiving Break! In the spirit of American capitalism, go throw elbows at the elderly inside a local Walmart and get a blender for 80% off!)
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #15: November 18-22, 2019
MONDAY, November 18, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by Friday.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, November 19, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by Friday.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by Friday.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, November 21, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 22, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by Friday.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, November 19, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by Friday.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by Friday.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, November 21, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 22, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #14: November 11-15, 2019
MONDAY, November 11, 2019:
* NOTE: We are on the AM schedule today because of the Veterans Day assembly.
* "Meet 'n' Greet" Real-Life Heroes! I am so excited and grateful to be hosting 8 Veterans from various conflicts and wars (Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq) in my classroom to discuss their experiences and field questions from students.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, November 12, 2019:
* 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 C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, November 13, 2019:
* Begin Unit 2 Essay Test.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, November 14, 2019:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Finish Unit 2 Essay Test.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 15, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by next Friday.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* NOTE: We are on the AM schedule today because of the Veterans Day assembly.
* "Meet 'n' Greet" Real-Life Heroes! I am so excited and grateful to be hosting 8 Veterans from various conflicts and wars (Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq) in my classroom to discuss their experiences and field questions from students.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, November 12, 2019:
* 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 C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, November 13, 2019:
* Begin Unit 2 Essay Test.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, November 14, 2019:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Finish Unit 2 Essay Test.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 15, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project. Submit Google Doc to Dr. Hartnell with 20 links by next Friday.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #13: November 4-8, 2019
MONDAY, November 4, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #18: The Middle Ages - The 100 Years War (Part 2).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, November 5, 2019:
* Wrap up class discussion on Dante's Inferno and Heaven/Hell.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, November 6, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #19: The Middle Ages - The 100 Years War (Part 3).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, November 7, 2019:
* Wrap up unit and prepare for Unit 2 Essay Test.
* Homework: Gather all notes and be ready for Tuesday's open-note Unit 2 Essay Test.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 8, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Unit #2, Discussion #18: The Middle Ages - The 100 Years War (Part 2).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, November 5, 2019:
* Wrap up class discussion on Dante's Inferno and Heaven/Hell.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, November 6, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #19: The Middle Ages - The 100 Years War (Part 3).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, November 7, 2019:
* Wrap up unit and prepare for Unit 2 Essay Test.
* Homework: Gather all notes and be ready for Tuesday's open-note Unit 2 Essay Test.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 8, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #12: October 28-November 1, 2019
MONDAY, October 28, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #16: Dante's Inferno - Circle 9.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, October 29, 2019:
* Wrap up class discussion on Dante's Inferno and Heaven/Hell.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 30, 2019:
* Write Rotten Tomatoes/IMDb summaries about Dante's Inferno.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 31, 2019:
* NOTE: Happy Halloween!
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Halloween Survival Guide and discuss how to get as much candy as possible during Trick-or-Treat (which is tonight!!!).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 1, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #17: The Middle Ages - The 100 Years War (Part 1).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Unit #2, Discussion #16: Dante's Inferno - Circle 9.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, October 29, 2019:
* Wrap up class discussion on Dante's Inferno and Heaven/Hell.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 30, 2019:
* Write Rotten Tomatoes/IMDb summaries about Dante's Inferno.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 31, 2019:
* NOTE: Happy Halloween!
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Halloween Survival Guide and discuss how to get as much candy as possible during Trick-or-Treat (which is tonight!!!).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, November 1, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #17: The Middle Ages - The 100 Years War (Part 1).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #11: October 21-25, 2019
MONDAY, October 21, 2019:
* Work on C.A.R. Project; be sure to submit index card with research question by the end of class.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, October 22, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #12: Dante's Inferno - What is Hell?
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 23, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #13: Dante's Inferno - Vestibule-Circle 1.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 24, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #14: Dante's Inferno - Circles 2-7.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, October 25, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #15: Dante's Inferno - Circle 8.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Work on C.A.R. Project; be sure to submit index card with research question by the end of class.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, October 22, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #12: Dante's Inferno - What is Hell?
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 23, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #13: Dante's Inferno - Vestibule-Circle 1.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 24, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #14: Dante's Inferno - Circles 2-7.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, October 25, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #15: Dante's Inferno - Circle 8.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #10: October 14-18, 2019
MONDAY, October 14, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #9: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 3).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, October 15, 2019:
* NOTE: We will be releasing students early because of the Democratic Presidential Debates.
* Unit #2, Discussion #10: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 4).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2019:
* Due to the 4-hour PSAT that will be given from 7:30-11:30am for all sophomores and juniors, this class will not meet today.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 17, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #11: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 4).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, October 18, 2019:
* NO SCHOOL (OEA/NEA Day).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Unit #2, Discussion #9: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 3).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, October 15, 2019:
* NOTE: We will be releasing students early because of the Democratic Presidential Debates.
* Unit #2, Discussion #10: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 4).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2019:
* Due to the 4-hour PSAT that will be given from 7:30-11:30am for all sophomores and juniors, this class will not meet today.
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 17, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #11: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 4).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, October 18, 2019:
* NO SCHOOL (OEA/NEA Day).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #9: October 7-11, 2019
MONDAY, October 7, 2019:
* Begin watching Braveheart.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, October 8, 2019:
* I will be attending a ceremony for a WWII Veteran at the local VFW and not in school. Students are to use the day to work on finalizing the topic of their C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 9, 2019:
* Continue watching Braveheart.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 10, 2019:
* Continue watching Braveheart.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, October 11, 2019:
* NOTE: We are on the PM Assembly Schedule because of the afternoon Pep Rally.
* Finish watching Braveheart; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Hand out Voices of Democracy essay competition and brainstorm ideas. For more information about how you could win $30,000, please CLICK HERE. To download an application, please CLICK HERE. This is due October 31st, but we will be recording and submitting them on October 28th (it's not an assignment... just potentially $30K).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Begin watching Braveheart.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
TUESDAY, October 8, 2019:
* I will be attending a ceremony for a WWII Veteran at the local VFW and not in school. Students are to use the day to work on finalizing the topic of their C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 9, 2019:
* Continue watching Braveheart.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 10, 2019:
* Continue watching Braveheart.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, October 11, 2019:
* NOTE: We are on the PM Assembly Schedule because of the afternoon Pep Rally.
* Finish watching Braveheart; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Hand out Voices of Democracy essay competition and brainstorm ideas. For more information about how you could win $30,000, please CLICK HERE. To download an application, please CLICK HERE. This is due October 31st, but we will be recording and submitting them on October 28th (it's not an assignment... just potentially $30K).
* Homework: Work on Voices of Democracy essay competition (due October 28th).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #8: September 30-October 4, 2019
MONDAY, September 30, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #6: The Middle Ages - Feudal Society.
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, October 1, 2019:
* Hand out and discuss C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 2, 2019:
* In-class C.A.R. Work Day.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 3, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #7: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 1).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, October 4, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #8: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 2).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
* Unit #2, Discussion #6: The Middle Ages - Feudal Society.
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, October 1, 2019:
* Hand out and discuss C.A.R. Project.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
WEDNESDAY, October 2, 2019:
* In-class C.A.R. Work Day.
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
THURSDAY, October 3, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #7: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 1).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
FRIDAY, October 4, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #8: The Middle Ages - Scottish Independence (Part 2).
* Homework: Work on C.A.R. Project.
Week #7: September 23-27, 2019
MONDAY, September 23, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #1: The Middle Ages - Intro.
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, September 24, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #2: The Middle Ages - The Crusades.
* Watch clips from Kingdom of Heaven; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, September 25, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #3: The Middle Ages - Medieval Weddings.
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, September 26, 2019:
* NOTE: We are on the Earl Release schedule.
* Unit #2, Discussion #4: The Middle Ages - Medieval Torture (Day 1).
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, September 27, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #5: The Middle Ages - Medieval Torture (Day 2).
* Homework: None.
* Unit #2, Discussion #1: The Middle Ages - Intro.
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, September 24, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #2: The Middle Ages - The Crusades.
* Watch clips from Kingdom of Heaven; conduct "History vs. Hollywood" seminar.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, September 25, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #3: The Middle Ages - Medieval Weddings.
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, September 26, 2019:
* NOTE: We are on the Earl Release schedule.
* Unit #2, Discussion #4: The Middle Ages - Medieval Torture (Day 1).
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, September 27, 2019:
* Unit #2, Discussion #5: The Middle Ages - Medieval Torture (Day 2).
* Homework: None.
Week #6: September 16-20, 2019
MONDAY, September 16, 2019:
* NOTE: We are on the Extended Advisory schedule today because of the Make Good Decisions Assembly.
* Unit #1, Discussion #7: The Psychology of War - The History of War.
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, September 17, 2019:
* Unit #1, Discussion #8: The Psychology of War - The End of War?
* Wrap up unit and prepare for Unit 1 Essay Test.
* Homework: Gather all notes and be ready for tomorrow's open-note Unit 1 Essay Test.
WEDNESDAY, September 18, 2019:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Begin Unit 1 Essay Test.
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, September 19, 2019:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* NOTE: We are on the PM schedule today because of the Homecoming Assembly.
* Finish Unit 1 Essay Test.
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, September 20, 2019:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
* NOTE: We are on the Extended Advisory schedule today because of the Make Good Decisions Assembly.
* Unit #1, Discussion #7: The Psychology of War - The History of War.
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, September 17, 2019:
* Unit #1, Discussion #8: The Psychology of War - The End of War?
* Wrap up unit and prepare for Unit 1 Essay Test.
* Homework: Gather all notes and be ready for tomorrow's open-note Unit 1 Essay Test.
WEDNESDAY, September 18, 2019:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Begin Unit 1 Essay Test.
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, September 19, 2019:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* NOTE: We are on the PM schedule today because of the Homecoming Assembly.
* Finish Unit 1 Essay Test.
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, September 20, 2019:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
Week #5: September 9-13, 2019
MONDAY, September 9, 2019:
* Unit #1, Discussion #5: The Psychology of War - Psychopathy vs. Sociopathy.
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, September 10, 2019:
* Unit #1, Discussion #6: The Psychology of War - Technology.
* Begin discussing HU Critical Essay Series 1 (Technology).
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2019:
* Discuss 18th Anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.
* Watch ESPN documentary The Man in the Red Bandana and earn your red bandana this week by doing something for someone else. Spend the day being a bit nicer to those around you. Hold open a door for someone in a hurry. Smile. Actually answer your phone when grandma calls. Hug your sister... and mean it. The gesture can be simple. Earn your red bandana.
* Homework: In remembrance of 9/11, there is no homework assignment tonight.
THURSDAY, September 12, 2019:
* Continue discussing HU Critical Essay Series 1 (Technology).
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, September 13, 2019:
* Finish discussing HU Critical Essay Series 1 (Technology).
* Homework: None.
* Unit #1, Discussion #5: The Psychology of War - Psychopathy vs. Sociopathy.
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, September 10, 2019:
* Unit #1, Discussion #6: The Psychology of War - Technology.
* Begin discussing HU Critical Essay Series 1 (Technology).
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2019:
* Discuss 18th Anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.
* Watch ESPN documentary The Man in the Red Bandana and earn your red bandana this week by doing something for someone else. Spend the day being a bit nicer to those around you. Hold open a door for someone in a hurry. Smile. Actually answer your phone when grandma calls. Hug your sister... and mean it. The gesture can be simple. Earn your red bandana.
* Homework: In remembrance of 9/11, there is no homework assignment tonight.
THURSDAY, September 12, 2019:
* Continue discussing HU Critical Essay Series 1 (Technology).
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, September 13, 2019:
* Finish discussing HU Critical Essay Series 1 (Technology).
* Homework: None.
Week #4: September 2-6, 2019
MONDAY, September 2, 2019:
* NO SCHOOL! (Labor Day)
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, September 3, 2019:
* Psychology of War round-table discussion.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, September 4, 2019:
* Begin watching 'War Dogs".
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, September 5, 2019:
* Continue watching "War Dogs".
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, September 6, 2019:
* Finish watching "War Dogs" and discuss.
* Homework: None.
* NO SCHOOL! (Labor Day)
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, September 3, 2019:
* Psychology of War round-table discussion.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, September 4, 2019:
* Begin watching 'War Dogs".
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, September 5, 2019:
* Continue watching "War Dogs".
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, September 6, 2019:
* Finish watching "War Dogs" and discuss.
* Homework: None.
Week #3: August 26-30, 2019
MONDAY, August 26th:
* Unit #1, Discussion #2: The Psychology of War - What is war?
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, August 27th:
* Unit #1, Discussion #3: The Psychology of War - Concept of Causation.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, August 28th:
* Unit #1, Discussion #4: The Psychology of War - Wolves vs. Rabbits.
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, August 29th:
* Psychology of War Class Experiment #1 - The Rorschach Test.
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, August 30th:
* NOTE: We are on the PM Assembly Schedule because of the afternoon Pep Rally.
* Psychology of War Class Experiment #2 - The Personality Test.
* Homework: None.
* Unit #1, Discussion #2: The Psychology of War - What is war?
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, August 27th:
* Unit #1, Discussion #3: The Psychology of War - Concept of Causation.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, August 28th:
* Unit #1, Discussion #4: The Psychology of War - Wolves vs. Rabbits.
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, August 29th:
* Psychology of War Class Experiment #1 - The Rorschach Test.
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, August 30th:
* NOTE: We are on the PM Assembly Schedule because of the afternoon Pep Rally.
* Psychology of War Class Experiment #2 - The Personality Test.
* Homework: None.
Week #2: August 19-23, 2019
MONDAY, August 19th:
* The World in 100.
* Discuss the Top 10 World Problems.
* Homework: Complete Admissions Packet by tomorrow.
TUESDAY, August 20th:
* Collect Admissions Packet.
* In groups of three, analyze one of the Top 10 World Problems (as assigned by Dr. Hartnell). Using your own devices (or the Chromebooks), answer the following five questions on a sheet of notebook paper:
1. Define the problem. What does it mean?
2. Where in the world is this problem the greatest?
3. Where in the world is this problem not really a problem?
4. What is the history of this problem around the world (meaning, how long has it been a world problem or is it relatively new)?
5. Try to identify some key examples of this problem throughout history.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, August 21st:
* NOTE: Open House is tonight from 6:15-8:40!
* Discuss World Problems 1-5. One representative from each group will present their group's findings.
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, August 22nd:
* Discuss World Problems 6-10. One representative from each group will present their group's findings.
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, August 23rd:
* Unit #1, Discussion #1: The Psychology of War - The United States of War.
* Homework: None.
* The World in 100.
* Discuss the Top 10 World Problems.
* Homework: Complete Admissions Packet by tomorrow.
TUESDAY, August 20th:
* Collect Admissions Packet.
* In groups of three, analyze one of the Top 10 World Problems (as assigned by Dr. Hartnell). Using your own devices (or the Chromebooks), answer the following five questions on a sheet of notebook paper:
1. Define the problem. What does it mean?
2. Where in the world is this problem the greatest?
3. Where in the world is this problem not really a problem?
4. What is the history of this problem around the world (meaning, how long has it been a world problem or is it relatively new)?
5. Try to identify some key examples of this problem throughout history.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, August 21st:
* NOTE: Open House is tonight from 6:15-8:40!
* Discuss World Problems 1-5. One representative from each group will present their group's findings.
* Homework: None.
THURSDAY, August 22nd:
* Discuss World Problems 6-10. One representative from each group will present their group's findings.
* Homework: None.
FRIDAY, August 23rd:
* Unit #1, Discussion #1: The Psychology of War - The United States of War.
* Homework: None.
Week #1: August 12-16, 2019
MONDAY, August 12th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, August 13th:
* Welcome to Hartnell University!
* "This or That" Activity.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, August 14th:
* "It's all about... YOU!" Activity.
* Homework: Complete Admissions Packet by next Tuesday (Aug. 20th).
THURSDAY, August 15th:
* Discuss "Acceptance Letter", Student Handbook, and Admissions Packet.
* Peruse class website.
* What is Modern World History? Class discussion about the importance of knowing about the "stuff" that happens outside the U.S. - and the impact it can have on the U.S.!
* Homework: Complete Admissions Packet by next Tuesday (Aug. 20th).
FRIDAY, August 16th:
* "Where in the world is...?" Map Practice.
* Set up class seating chart.
* Homework: Complete Admissions Packet by next Tuesday (Aug. 20th).
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, August 13th:
* Welcome to Hartnell University!
* "This or That" Activity.
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, August 14th:
* "It's all about... YOU!" Activity.
* Homework: Complete Admissions Packet by next Tuesday (Aug. 20th).
THURSDAY, August 15th:
* Discuss "Acceptance Letter", Student Handbook, and Admissions Packet.
* Peruse class website.
* What is Modern World History? Class discussion about the importance of knowing about the "stuff" that happens outside the U.S. - and the impact it can have on the U.S.!
* Homework: Complete Admissions Packet by next Tuesday (Aug. 20th).
FRIDAY, August 16th:
* "Where in the world is...?" Map Practice.
* Set up class seating chart.
* Homework: Complete Admissions Packet by next Tuesday (Aug. 20th).
May 24 - August 14, 2019
* It was summer. You were happy.
* It was summer. You were happy.