History: Jan. 30

Today students worked on finishing the causes spoke diagram.

WWI causes quiz Thursday.

History: Jan. 28 & 29

Jan. 28: We reviewed the causes matrix and filled in as a class. Students then began work on the Causes of WWI Spoke Diagram assignment (see back of causes matrix for directions).

Jan. 29: We discussed the implications of the failure of the German Von Schlieffen Plan. We watched a segment of "A Very Long Engagement" to see the conditions in the trenches. Students then worked on the spoke diagram. 

Eng: WWI Poetry Project

Today we wrapped up our look at the CAHSEE practice test and I introduced our next project on WWI poetry. We will start this tomorrow.

History: Jan. 24

Today students worked on a map that illustrated Europe before and during WWI. We also discussed the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and how that led to the outbreak of WWI.

History: Jan. 23

I finished the lecture on the 5 great powers before the outbreak of WWI. Students also watched a dvd segment on Kaiser Wilhelm II (leader of Germany during WWI), and continued working on the Europe before WWI map.

History: Jan 22

Today students divided the point totals for the now completed Imperialism project.

I began a lecture that helps explain the origins of WWI. Assignment title: 5 great powers.

History: Jan. 9

We discussed the results of the N.H. primary. Then students continued working on the Imp. project.

History: Jan. 8

Today students worked on the imperialism project. Maps, timelines and bio-sheets should now be completed. 

Xtra Credit Option: Analyze the New Hampshire primary that is occurring today. Answer: Who won for each party? What does that mean for the candidacy of the winner, and what does a loss mean for the candidacy of the candidates who lose today. 

Eng: Imperialism Project

Handouts are available online. Get them here.

History: Jan. 7

Today students got a packet of information that covers the final project of the semester- the Imperialism project. Students selected a project option and worked on a project description for the option that they chose.