The Beginnings of World War 1

Today in class we are starting World War 1. It's imporatnt for us to know "WHY" this war happened before we discuss then events during the war. In class Monday we are bre+aking down the main causes of the war (there are 4) as well as the spark that lit Europe and the rest of the world into war.

The Panama Canal

Today we started examining and discussing the reasons the US decided to build the Panama Canal. Looking at the military need for a "2 Ocean Navy" was a huge reason we went ahead on this enormous project. It was also mentioned that we we're not the first nation to try to build a canal through Panama.

Tonight's homework is to read Ch 20 Sect 3 and complete Worksheet 20 Sect 3 that goes with the reading. Tomorrow we will do an in-depth class on the contruction and operations of the Panama Canal.

Quiz on U.S. Expansion

Tomorrow we will have a Quiz on the U.S. Expansion Unit. If students bring their finished Latin American maps they may be used directly on the Quiz. The 2nd half of the quiz consists of questions from Chapter 20 Sect 1. Worksheet 20 Sect 1 was corrected in class Monday and the Sect 1 Outline given today in class covers the same material.

I do apologize for not posting this month. Strangely enough I have gotten no feedback from any of my students about this, so part of me wonders if this site is being used at all. I do hope students are visiting the page and I will begin posting daily for the rest of the year.

Happy New Year!!! 2011

Welcome Back!

A reminder that the cartoon (or video) project is due this Wednesday. I have extra copies of the direction sheets available in my room. There will be a 10 point per day deduction for late projects. Before you hand yours, please review the directions to make sure you have done what is asked. A little proofreading is always a good idea.... Yes, even in Social Studies!!!

Homework for tonight will be to finish the Ch 19 Sect 3 Worksheet entitled "The Rights of Women" It was assigned and collect before break, but i will take it tomorrow as on time... Merry Christmas!