Week 8 and Week 9 (Dec. 9th-19th)

Week 8:
Finish up Chapter 13 and begin reviewing for the final exam.

Week 9:
Review for the final exam both Monday and Tuesday. Finals exam for all even periods are on Wednesday(5th period will also test on Wednesday) and all odd periods on Thursday. Good Luck!

Week 7 (Dec. 2-6)

Monday: Introduce the New Deal and Chapter 13
Tuesday: 13.1 WKST is to be completed.
Wednesday: Sticky Notes Review Activity
Thursday: Review for Unit 2 CSA
Friday: Unit 2 CSA

Week 6 (Nov. 25-29)

Thanksgiving Week
Monday: Review Ch. 12 Test, Great Depression Video. Make up Work.
Tuesday: Continue Great Depression Video
Wednesday: Thanksgiving Break
Thursday: Thanksgiving Break
Friday: Thanksgiving Break

Week 5 (Nov. 18th-22nd)

Honors
Monday: Read 12.2 and answer 6 questions from PPT.
Tuesday: Dust Bowl 1st Person Accounts Activity.
Wednesday: Review 12.2 Venn Diagram. Read 12.3
Thursday: Discuss 12.2 and 12.3. Review Chapter 12
Friday: Chapter 12 Test

Regular
Monday: Read half of 12.2 and complete either Cities or Rural (depending on how assigned)
Tuesday: Review Venn Diagram and discuss 12.2 Notes
Wednesday: Read 12.3 and complete questions.
Thursday: Review Chapter 12.
Friday: Chapter 12 Test.

Week 4 (Nov. 11th-15th)

Monday: Review Chapter 11 Test from Friday. Veterans Day Packet.
Tuesday: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Video. Continue with Veterans Day Lesson.
Wednesday: Introduce Chapter 12. Read 12.1 and complete 12.1 WKST.
Thursday: Discuss 12.1 focusing on Cycle of Production and Cutbacks.
Friday: Causes and Effects of the Stock Market Crash Assignment.

Honors-Only Assignment: Jazz Age Question

Please respond to one of the following questions in at least (and no more than) a paragraph. After you complete the answer to the question you can turn it in to Mr. Morris by either responding directly to this blog-post or you can email it to smorris@paplv.org. Choose one of the following questions to respond to in a paragraph; be sure to tell me which one you are answering.

1920's Questions:
1. Why do you think Marcus Garvey rejected the goals of earlier African American leaders such as Washington and Du Bois?
2. How did jazz blend cultural influences and cross-cultural divides?

Your response is due by Friday (11-8) at midnight.

Week 3 (Nov.4th- 8th)

Monday: Turn in 11.4 WKST. Read 11.5 on Harlem Renaissance (354-358)
Tuesday: Discuss Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age
Wednesday: S.O.S. w/ Guidance Counselor
Thursday: Review for Chapter 11 Test
Friday: Chapter 11 Test

Quarter 2 Week 2 (Oct. 28- Nov. 1)

Honors
Monday: Review 11.2. Read 11.3 (335-342) and complete 11.3 WKST
Tuesday: Review 11.3 specifically focusing on the Prohibition. 11.3 Notes
Wednesday: Read 1st half of 11.4 (343-348) on "Mass Culture" and complete 11.4 WKST.
Thursday: Discuss Flappers and 1920's Culture (11.4 Notes). Finish 11.4 WKST
Friday: Watch "The Kid"

Regular
Honors
Monday: Review 11.2. Read 11.3 (335-342) and complete 11.3 WKST
Tuesday: Review 11.3 specifically focusing on the Prohibition. 11.3 Notes
Wednesday: Read 1st half of 11.4 (343-348) on "Mass Culture" and complete 11.4 WKST.
Thursday: Discuss Flappers and 1920's Culture (11.4 Notes). Finish 11.4 WKST
Friday: Watch "The Kid"

Quarter 2 Week 1 (October 21-25)

Honors
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Read 10.4 and complete 10.4 Assignment
Wednesday: Read 11.1 and complete questions.
Thursday:Discuss 11.1. (Mass Production, Buying on Margin, Suburbs Growing)
Friday: Read 11.3 and complete 11. 3 WKST and discussion.


Regular
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Introduce Chapter 11 (Roaring 20's) and read 11.1 while completing review questions.
Wednesday: Discuss 11.1. (Mass Production, Buying on Margin, Suburbs Growing)
Thursday:Read parts of 11.2 and 11.3
Friday: 11. 3 WKST and discussion.

Week 10 (Oct. 14th-18th)

All Classes
Monday: Chapter 10 Test (WWI)
Tuesday: Review Ch. 10 Test and prepare for Unit 1 CSA
Wednesday: Explore Tests for Freshmen in the AM. PM classes to take Unit 1 CSA
Thursday: Unit 1 CSA for AM classes. PM classes to review Unit 1 CSA and review 1st quarter progress.
Friday: No classes

Note: We will have parent teacher conferences Wednesday and Thursday at 4:30-8:30 in the gym and cafeteria.

DROPitTOme (A quick way to turn in assignments)

Here is a quick way to turn in online assignments to me! This will be used as an alternative to emailing me assignments as well. Go to http://www.dropitto.me/smorrishistory to turn in any assignment. The password is "titans."

Week 9 (Oct. 7-11)

Honors: (Schedule will vary due to an online assignment and computer lab scheduling)
Monday: Review 7 actions leading up to US intervention. Read 10.2 (292-299) and complete WKST
Tuesday: Read 10.3 (301-309) and complete 10.3 WKST (Substitute Teacher)
Wednesday: Review US entering the war. Complete WWI Map
Thursday: US Enters and Ends the War (Notes)
Friday: WWI Summary Video (CSA #1 Practice)

Regular
Monday: Computer Lab Assignment (Powerpoint)
Tuesday Review 7 actions leading up to US intervention. Read 10.2 (292-299) and complete WKST (Substitute Teacher)
Wednesday: Read 10.3 (301-309) and complete 10.3 WKST. Complete WWI Map
Thursday: US Enters and Ends the War (Notes)
Friday: WWI Summary Video (CSA #1 Practice)

WWI Source

We will be using this website as a source for learning more about WWI, specifically the topics of Trench Warfare, Total War, Mutiny, the Collapse of Germany, Hatred and Hunger (after the war), and a few battles.
http://www.pbs.org/greatwar

Week 8 (Sept. 30th-Oct. 4th)

Honors
Monday: Review Causes of WWI. Discuss Franz Ferdinand Assassination and Video
Tuesday: Read 287-291 and complete WKST on 2nd half of 10.1
Wednesday: Review 10.1 through 10.1 Powerpoint.
Thursday: Read 10.2 (292-299) and complete WKST.(Europe Map Quiz for 1st hour)
Friday: Europe Map Quiz

Regular
Monday: Introduce 1st half of 10.1 and complete WKST
Tuesday: Review WKST and discuss Franz Ferdinand Assassination and Video. Letters D-J due tomorrow!
Wednesday: Read 2nd half of 10.1 (287-291) and complete WKST
Thursday: Review 10.1 through 10.1 Powerpoint.
Friday: Europe Map Quiz

Week 7 (September 23rd-27th)

Honors
Monday: Chapter 8 Test Review. Bellwork and Chapter 8 Packets are due tomorrow.
Tuesday: Chapter 8 Test (Progressive Era)
Wednesday: Introduce WWI and read 1st half of 10.1 and complete WKST covering the causes of the war.
Thursday: Read 2nd half of 10.1 and complete WKST.
Friday: No School

Regular
Monday: Discuss 8.4 and Read 8.5 as a class with guided reading responses.
Tuesday: Chapter 8 Test Review. Bellwork and Chapter 8 packets are due tomorrow.
Wednesday: Chapter 8 Test over the Progressive Era.
Thursday: Introduce WWI and begin reading 10.1 on the causes of WWI.
Friday: No School

Week 6 (September 16-20)

Honors
Monday: 8.2 Timeline and Discussion. Complete 1-7 in 8.2 WKST.
Tuesday: Read 8.4 and complete 8.4 WKST in packet.
Wednesday: Discuss 8.4 (powerpoint notes) and complete "Problems vs. Solutions"
Thursday: Read 8.5 and complete 8.5 Questions
Friday: Chapter 8 Study Guide

Regular
Monday: Read 8.2 and complete 8.2 Timeline
Tuesday: Complete 1-7 in 8.2 WKT and discuss 8.2. Begin 8.4 time permitting.
Wednesday: America the Story of US and complete 8.4 WKST
Thursday: Discuss 8.4 (powerpoint notes) and complete "Problems vs. Solutions"
Friday: Read and discuss 8.5

9-11 Tribute Videos

On this anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks make sure to take some time out of your day to revisit some of the events on that day 12 years ago. Remembering an event like this each year will allow us to continue to honor the victims and praise the many heroic acts taken by Americans that day. Listed are a couple of videos that you might find interesting and would want to share with friends and family.

This video originally aired on ESPN shares a heroic story of a former college athlete. Notice how people refer to "Welles" in the video. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6929979

The 2nd video is much more intense but is shown with the intent to give you background information on the hijacking and those involved. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-B6c6xxXug

Honors Progressive Era Discussion Question

To answer this question, either email me your paragraph response at smorris@paplv.org or simply respond on the blog (if you do that be sure to sign your name after your response). Here it is...

Which of the following statements do you most agree with and why:
A.)It is the role of government to ensure the health and welfare of all citizens.
B.) It is the role of citizens, private organizations, and charities to ensure the health and welfare of all citizens.

Week 5 (September 9-13)

Honors
Monday: Review Ch. 9 Test. Read 1st half of 8.1 (212-215) and complete 1-12 in Ch. 8 Packet. Complete online question by Friday.
Tuesday: Discuss 1st half of 8.1 and read 216-219 and complete 8.1 questions.
Wednesday: South and Central America Map Quiz
Thursday: Read "The Jungle" in class and add to discussion.
Friday: Read 8.2 (221-226) and complete Women's Suffrage Timeline.

Regular
Monday: Review Ch. 9 Test. Read 1st half of 8.1 as a class and complete 1st half of 8.1 WKST (212-215).
Tuesday: Complete 8.1 reading and questions individually and discuss 8.1 problems.
Wednesday: Read "The Jungle" in class and complete questions.
Thursday: South and Central America Map Quiz
Friday: Read 8.2 (221-226) and complete Women's Suffrage Timeline.

Week 4 (September 2-6)

Honors and Regular (Same schedule this week)
Monday: No School, Enjoy Labor Day
Tuesday: Read 9.3 (263-267) and complete 9.3 WKST
Wednesday: Discuss 9.3. Read 1st half of 9.4 on Panama Canal
Thursday: Discuss 9.4 (Timelapse of the Canal) and study for Ch. 9 Test
Friday: Chapter 9 Exam.

Hints: Be studying your South and Central America map as well. We will have a quiz over that early next week!

History of Labor Day- Video

http://www.history.com/videos/history-of-labor-day

An in depth look at the March on Washington

Here is an article from The Smithsonian providing an in depth look at the agenda for the March on Washington, which occurred 50 years ago today. Notice the yellow tabs on the left giving us new perspectives on the speakers and performers that day! Thanks to Megan Gambino for access to this interesting bit of history. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Document_Deep_Dive_A_Play-by-Play_of_the_March_on_Washington.html

50 Year Anniversary of Dr. King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech

Take a little time to watch Dr. King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech today! This famous oration was given 50 years ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs

Week 3 (Aug. 26-30)

Honors
Monday: Introduce Chapter 9. Read 9.1 and complete 1-10 in WKST.
Tuesday: Review 1-10 in WKST. Complete the rest of 9.1 WKST.
Wednesday: 9.1 Notes. Begin 9.2 by reading 259-262 and answer questions on the causes of the Spanish-American War.
Thursday: Review causes of the war and complete reading 9.2.
Friday: Spanish-American War Notes. Review 9.2 WKST.

Regular
Monday: Review 9.1 information on Imperialism and being Causes of Spanish-American War through completing 9.2 WKST.
Tuesday: Read 2nd half of 9.2 on Spanish-American War. Complete short summary of War.
Wednesday: Spanish-American War Notes (with study guide). Hand out South/Central America Map
Thursday: Read 9.3 (Complete 9.3 Questions)
Friday: 9.3 Notes and review activity.

States Quiz this Friday!

Just a friendly reminder that we are having a states quiz (states and capitals for honors classes) this Friday! Visit the website ilike2learn.com for all of our map quizzes.

Week 2 (August 19-23)

Honors
Monday: Complete Ch.4 Summary Assignment
Tuesday: Complete Ch. 5 Summary Assignment
Wednesday: America: The Story of US
Thursday: Complete Ch. 7 Summary Assignment
Friday: States Quiz

Regular
Monday: Introduce Imperialism. Read 251-252 in Ch. 9.1
Tuesday: Read 9.1 and complete 9.1 WKST (251-255)
Wednesday: 9.1 Review Assignment and begin reading Ch. 9.2
Thursday: Complete 9.1 Review and 9.2 WKST
Friday: States Quiz

Week 1 (August 13-16)

Welcome to Papio South Freshmen! This site is designed to keep you informed of what is going on in US History. Each week the schedule will be posted at the beginning of the week so you know what is to come.

Monday: No School
Tuesday: Welcome 9th graders! 1st Day Greeting!
Wednesday: Go over the syllabus and classroom expectations. Seating arrangements.
Thursday: Check out text books. Quick text book activity and get them covered!
Friday: 1st semester Pretest. (Bring a pencil)