April 29, 2014

Learning Targets;
I can describe 9 examples of racial discrimination.
I can describe why  there was so much racism in the 1960's in America.


Daily Question:
Why was there so much racism in America during the 1960's?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Bubble Graph of the 1960's Overview
Remember the Titian Movie with Notes

April 25, 2014

Learning Target: 
I can demonstrate my knowledge of the 1950's.


Daily Question: 
Take 5 minutes to review your pink packet

Agenda 
No Current Event today 
Review
Collect Packet of the 1950's
Running Timeline
Remember the Titans Movie with Notes

April 23, 2014

Learning Target
I can describe the culture of the 1950s
I can explain why the culture of the 1950's developed


Daily Question:
What is the best memory from your childhood?


Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
America Story of Us: Section 3 &4
Finish Pink 1950's Packet
Collage of USSR vs. USA

Packet Due Friday!!! Exam Friday!!!!

April 21, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe the Red Scare

Daily Question:
What fears do the American Public have today?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
America Story of US - Section 1 &2
Running Timeline - Cold War
Lecture on Red Scare - Fill in guided notes

April 17, 2014

Learning Target:
I can describe three  aspects of 1950's culture.
I can describe the Baby Boom.
I can recognize the importance of TV in the 1950's.

Daily Question: 
In your later life do you want a family? Do you want kids? How many kids? Why or why not?

Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
Running Timeline
1950's Famous Stars Guessing Game
TV Episode Analysis- I love Lucy
Lecture on 1950's Baby Boom to White Flight
The Story of Us: Superpowers Movie Questions - Roads & Highways to Cars and Suburbs

April 15, 2014

Learning Targets:
I can describe the differences between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
I can describe the Cold War.
I can summarize the Berlin Airlift.

Daily Question: 
What was the best part of  your Spring Break?

Agenda 
Daily Question
Current Event
Running Timeline
Section 1 of the 1950's PowerPoint
Berlin Movie Clip
Finish Section 1 from Text

April 4, 2014

Learning Target
I can demonstrate my knowledge of WWII.

Daily Question:
Review  your blue WWII packet- Write 10 facts  you did not know before this unit.

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Turn in Blue WWII Packet
WWII Exam
Don't forget to vote in Student Government Elections

HAPPY SPRING BREAK 

April 2, 2014

Learning Target:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of WWII.
I can annotate a primary document.


Daily Question:
What was the most important thing that happened in WWII? Why?


Agenda
Daily Question
Election Video -Current Event
True/False Review
Primary Document on Atomic Bomb
Go Big or Go Home Review Game
Finish Packet -Review Matching


WWII Packet Due Next Class-TEST ON FRIDAY!!!