Thursday 2/28

LT- I can identify how the map of Africa changed with Imperialism and understand why.

Reviewed Africa notes
Turned in Imperialism maps- all complete
Evaluated classmates' African Imperialism DBQs
Mr. O discussed Nigerian culture

Wed. 2/20 & Thurs 2/21

LT- I can identify how the map of Africa changed with Imperialism and understand why.

Pass back Industrial Revolution and Nationalism Quiz.
DBQ work- completed by Monday, regardless of snow days. 
Africa maps due Friday.  If we have snow day Friday, due Monday.

Prepare for snow days!  Bring maps and DBQ home with you Wednesday so you can work over snow days.  This is the expectation.

Tuesday 2/19

Complete Africa maps (Imperialism in Africa, and Modern Africa)- due Friday.  Take these home to complete.  Not having them over potential snow days won't be an excuse.
Start Imperialism in Africa DBQ work- Background reading and questions.  Pre-bucketing.

Wed. 2/13 and Thurs 2/14

Checked Europe map assigned on Tuesday.
Watch crash course in World History- Imperialism. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alJaltUmrGo
Imperialism notes and Forms of control graphic organizer.  Get the graphic organizer from the absentee folder and copy both from a classmate.

Tuesday 2/12

Discussion over the Justification of Imperialism.  Please complete the paper in the absentee file and place in your notebook.
Europe map.  Please complete the Day 1 assignment only and follow instructions.  This is due next class period.

Friday 2/8

LT- I can communicate the parallels between the story of The Lorax, 18th and 19th century Industrialism, and modern industrialism.

Watch The Lorax on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA4k2E0ZzTk  Complete the worksheet that compares industrial ages.  This paper will be available in the classroom (absentee file).

Wednesday 2/6 & Thurs 2/7

LT- I can explain how the Industrial Revolution led to new ideas about how governments/societies should be run.

Ms. Weeda visited for discussions on IB

Scientific Socialism- Read and answer questions

Watch Crash course in History video- capitalism v. socialism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3u4EFTwprM&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9
Complete venn diagram and big idea.

Tuesday 2/5

LT- I can communicate why the Industrial Revolution begain in Great Britain and how it effected history. 

Collected DBQ outlines.

Industrial Revolution notes.  Grab them from a classmate if you were gone.

Also, remember to have Ms. Buchanan sign your enrollment sheets for next year.  They are due (signed by teachers) 2/13!

Monday 2/4

LT- I can evaluate why the Creoles led the fight for independence.

Mr. Anderson came in to talk with classes about choosing the right classes for junior/senior year.  Choose the most rigorous classes you can so that you will be prepared for the ACT and college.

Class then went through the documents and looked out how each connected to the question- "Why did the Creoles lead the fight for Latin American independence?"
DBQ outlines are due tomorrow- Tues 2/5.