Classroom Update (05/18/2023)

 

Thursday, May 18, 2023

ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!

World History (Block)

EQ-

- Why was China able to resist foreign influence?

Topic: China Resists Outside Influence

• DJ- How did resistance to technology hurt China?
• Current Events - CNN10
• View and discuss Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History #213
• Read and complete China Resists Outside Influence - Module 24 Lesson 1 and Modernization in Japan - Module 24 Lesson 2
• Handout the Unit Vocabulary - Transformations Around the Globe (Module 24) Packet
• Assignments: 
• ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!
• Module 24 Assessment - 5/22!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The "Old Navy" Prints and Watercolors
• Supplemental Video: 
• Sound Smart: The Boxer Rebellion | History
• Interesting Article(s): 
• The First U.S.-China Trade Deal

Recent U.S. History (Block)

EQ-

- Why did Nixon turn to a policy of Vietnamization?

- How did U.S. involvement and the Vietnam War come to an end?

Topic: The End of the War and Its Legacy

• DJ- What was the impact of Vietnamization on the United States?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Continue Inside the Vietnam War Video clips and Notes
• Complete and study Module 16 Practice Test (located in Schoology)
• Module 16 Assessment Tomorrow - 5/19
• Assignments: 
• Finish Map Reassessments - if needed
• http://www.ilike2learn.com/ (Map Quizzes)
• ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 1968: The Year That Changed America
• Supplemental Video:
• The Cold War in Asia: Crash Course US History #38
• Interesting Article: 
• A Timeline of 1968: The Year That Shattered America
• Nixon Prolonged Vietnam War for Political Gain—And Johnson Knew About It, Newly Unclassified Tapes Suggest

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- Why were Anglo settlers in Texas dissatisfied with Mexican rule?

- In what ways did Benito Juárez differ from Santa Anna?

- How did Mexico’s La Reforma movement cause conflict between the country's conservatives and liberals?

- How did the Mexican Revolution begin?

- What reforms were instituted with the Mexican Constitution of 1917?

Topic: Modernization in Japan

• DJ- What was the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto?
• Current Events - CNN10
• War and Nation Building in Latin America: Crash Course World History 225
• Assignments:
• Any Late Work is Due by Friday!
• Module 24 Assessment - Friday 5/19
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The "Old Navy" Prints and Watercolors
• The Burning of Opium at Humen
• Supplemental Video:
• Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History #213
• Sound Smart: The Boxer Rebellion | History
• Interesting Article: 
• The First U.S.-China Trade Deal

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

‘This alligator is pretty comfortable’: Alligator roaming Sugar Land neighborhood

Classroom Update (05/17/2023)

 

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!

World History (Block)

Topic: Imperialism Assessment

• DJ- None
• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete Module 23 Assessment
• Read and complete China Resists Outside Influence - Module 24 Lesson 1
• Assignments: 
• ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The Taj of the Raj: The Victoria Memorial Hall and its Gardens
• Supplemental Video: 
• Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
• Interesting Article(s): 
• The Speech That Brought India to the Brink of Independence

Recent U.S. History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the draft policies lead to the Vietnam War becoming a working-class war?

- How did the Tet Offensive change public opinion about the war?

Topic: 1968: A Tumultuous Year

• DJ- For what reasons did the protesters oppose the Vietnam War?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Continue Inside the Vietnam War Video and Notes
• Read and complete The End of the War and Its Legacy - Module 16 Lesson 5
• Assignments: 
• Finish Map Reassessments - if needed
• http://www.ilike2learn.com/ (Map Quizzes)
• ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 1968: The Year That Changed America
• Supplemental Video:
• The Cold War in Asia: Crash Course US History #38
• Interesting Article: 
• A Timeline of 1968: The Year That Shattered America
• Nixon Prolonged Vietnam War for Political Gain—And Johnson Knew About It, Newly Unclassified Tapes Suggest

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- Why was China able to resist foreign influence? - What actions resulted from the growing nationalistic attitudes in China? - Why did the Boxer Rebellion fail?

Topic: Modernization in Japan

• DJ- How did resistance to technology hurt China?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 24 Lesson 2 Lesson Document on Modernization in Japan
• Assignments:
• Any Late Work is Due by Friday!
• Module 24 Assessment - Friday 5/19
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The "Old Navy" Prints and Watercolors
• The Burning of Opium at Humen
• Supplemental Video:
• Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History #213
• Sound Smart: The Boxer Rebellion | History
• Interesting Article: 
• The First U.S.-China Trade Deal

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

‘This alligator is pretty comfortable’: Alligator roaming Sugar Land neighborhood

Classroom Update (05/16/2023)

 

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Rude's Roast Today! 

ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How did U.S. imperialism develop in the Pacific Islands?

- Why did caudillos face little opposition in nineteenth-century Latin America?

- How was the principle of the Roosevelt Corollary different from that of the Monroe Doctrine?

Topic: U.S. Imperialism

• DJ- How did imperialism contribute to unity and to the growth of nationalism in India?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 23 Lesson 4 Document on British Imperialism in India 
• Go over Module 23 Lesson 5 on Imperialism in Southeast Asia and Module 23 Lesson 6 on U.S. Imperialism
• Assignments: 
• Historical Article Review #2 - Due by 5/12
• Module 23 Assessment - 5/17
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The Taj of the Raj: The Victoria Memorial Hall and its Gardens
• Supplemental Video: 
• Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
• Interesting Article(s): 
• The Speech That Brought India to the Brink of Independence

Recent U.S. History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the draft policies lead to the Vietnam War becoming a working-class war?

- How did the Tet Offensive change public opinion about the war?

Topic: The Working Class Goes to War

• DJ- In what ways did the United States underestimate the Vietcong?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Read and complete A Nation Divided - Module 16 Lesson 3 and 1968: A Tumultuous Year
• Assignments: 
• Finish Map Reassessments - if needed
• http://www.ilike2learn.com/ (Map Quizzes)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 1968: The Year That Changed America
• Supplemental Video:
• The Cold War in Asia: Crash Course US History #38
• Interesting Article: 
• Fifty Years Later, France Is Still Debating the Legacy of Its 1968 Protests

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- Why was China able to resist foreign influence? - What actions resulted from the growing nationalistic attitudes in China? - Why did the Boxer Rebellion fail?

Topic: China Resists Outside Influence

• DJ- How did resistance to technology hurt China?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over China Resists Outside Influence - Module 24 Lesson 1
• Read and complete Module 24 Lesson 2 Lesson Document on Modernization in Japan
• Work on the Unit Vocabulary - Transformations Around the Globe (Module 24) Packet
• Assignments:
• Any Late Work!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The "Old Navy" Prints and Watercolors
• The Burning of Opium at Humen
• Supplemental Video:
• Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History #213
• Sound Smart: The Boxer Rebellion | History
• Interesting Article: 
• The First U.S.-China Trade Deal

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Large alligator found roaming around Pinellas Park Publix grocery store

Classroom Update (05/15/2023)

 

Monday, May 15, 2023

ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the Sepoy Mutiny change the political climate of India?

- How did European countries acquire territory in Southeast Asia?

- How did Siam keep Britain and France at bay?

Topic: Imperialism in Southeast Asia

• DJ- How did the Sepoy Mutiny change the political climate of India?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 23 Lesson 4 Document on British Imperialism in India 
• Read and complete Module 23 Lesson 5 on Imperialism in Southeast Asia and Module 23 Lesson 6 on U.S. Imperialism
• Assignments: 
• Historical Article Review #2 - Due by 5/12
• Module 23 Assessment - 5/17
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The Taj of the Raj: The Victoria Memorial Hall and its Gardens
• Supplemental Video: 
• Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
• Interesting Article(s): 
• The Speech That Brought India to the Brink of Independence

Recent U.S. History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the United States become involved in the Vietnam War?

- Why did U.S. military involvement expand under President Johnson?

Topic: President Johnson Expands the Conflict

• DJ- Why did the United States not support the Geneva Accords?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Begin Inside the Vietnam War Video and Notes
• Assignments: 
• Finish Map Reassessments - if needed
• http://www.ilike2learn.com/ (Map Quizzes)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 1968: The Year That Changed America
• Supplemental Video:
• The Cold War in Asia: Crash Course US History #38
• Interesting Article: 
• Fifty Years Later, France Is Still Debating the Legacy of Its 1968 Protests

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- Why was China able to resist foreign influence? - What actions resulted from the growing nationalistic attitudes in China? - Why did the Boxer Rebellion fail?

Topic: China Resists Outside Influence

• DJ- None
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over China Resists Outside Influence - Module 24 Lesson 1
• Read and complete Module 24 Lesson 2 Lesson Document on Modernization in Japan
• Assignments:
• Any Late Work!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The "Old Navy" Prints and Watercolors
• The Burning of Opium at Humen
• Supplemental Video:
• Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History #213
• Sound Smart: The Boxer Rebellion | History
• Interesting Article: 
• The First U.S.-China Trade Deal

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Robot camera spots alligator in Florida water pipe

Classroom Update (05/12/2023)

 

Friday, May 12, 2023

ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!

World History (Block)

EQ-

- Why was India considered the brightest “jewel in the crown” for Great Britain?

- How did economic imperialism lead to India’s becoming a British colony?

- How did the Sepoy Mutiny change the political climate of India?

Topic: British Imperialism in India

• DJ- Why was India considered the brightest “jewel in the crown” for Great Britain?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Read and complete Module 23 Lesson 4 Document on British Imperialism in India (if not completed)
• View and complete notes on Engineering an Empire (Britain: Blood & Steel)
• Assignments: 
• Historical Article Review #2 - Due by 5/12
• Module 23 Assessment - 5/17
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The Taj of the Raj: The Victoria Memorial Hall and its Gardens
• Supplemental Video: 
• Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
• Interesting Article(s): 
• The Speech That Brought India to the Brink of Independence

Recent U.S. History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the United States become involved in the Vietnam War?

Topic: America Supports France in Vietnam

• DJ- How did World War II bring on decolonization in the Eastern Hemisphere?
• Current Events - CNN10
• View and discuss The Presidents: John F. Kennedy and JBJ
• Read and complete Moving Toward Conflict - Module 16 Lesson 1 (if needed)
• Read and complete U.S. Involvement and Escalation - Module 16 Lesson 2
• Begin Inside the Vietnam War Video and Notes
• Assignments: 
• Finish Map Reassessments - if needed
• http://www.ilike2learn.com/ (Map Quizzes)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 1968: The Year That Changed America
• Supplemental Video:
• The Cold War in Asia: Crash Course US History #38
• Interesting Article: 
• Fifty Years Later, France Is Still Debating the Legacy of Its 1968 Protests

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Module 23 Assessment - Part II

• DJ- None
• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete the Module 23 Assessment - Part II
• Read and complete China Resists Outside Influence - Module 24 Lesson 1
• Assignments:
• Any Late Work!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The "Old Navy" Prints and Watercolors
• Supplemental Video:
• Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History #213
• Interesting Article: 
• The First U.S.-China Trade Deal

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

11-foot alligator named Frank captured and relocated in Macon

Classroom Update (05/11/2023)

 

Thursday, May 11, 2023

ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How was the imperialism of the 18th and 19th centuries different from the earlier exploration and colonization of the 16th and 16th centuries?

- How did nations with imperialistic desires control the economics and politics of other countries?

- Why were African resistance movements, such as those carried out by the Ashanti, usually unsuccessful?

- How did European colonial rule alter Africans’ lives in negative and positive ways?

Topic: Europeans Claim Muslim Lands

• DJ- How did colonial rule cause a breakdown in traditional African culture?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 23 Lesson 2 on Imperialism in Africa and Module 23 Lesson 3 Reading Document on Europeans' Claim Muslim Lands
• Charge of the of Light Brigade Primary Source Document
• Finish Module 23 Vocabulary Assignment on the Age of Imperialism
• Read and complete Module 23 Lesson 4 on British Imperialism in India
• Assignments: 
• Historical Article Review #2 - Due by 5/12
• Module 23 Assessment - 5/17
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• Birth of the Nigerian Colony: An exhibit on the British creation and colonization of Nigeria
• Supplemental Video: 
• Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
• Interesting Article(s): 
• Stanley Meets Livingstone

Recent U.S. History (Block)

Topic: Module 13 Assessment

• DJ- None
• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete the Module 13 Assessment
• Read and complete Moving Toward Conflict - Module 16 Lesson 1
• Assignments: 
• Finish Map Reassessments - if needed
• http://www.ilike2learn.com/ (Map Quizzes)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• How Well Do You You Know the Beat Generation?
• Supplemental Video:
• Civil Rights and the 1950s: Crash Course US History #39
• Interesting Article: 
• Time Capsule: A Peek Back to the Day When Elvis Made It Big
• The Long-Lasting Legacy of the Great Migration

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How did U.S. imperialism develop in the Pacific Islands?

- Why did caudillos face little opposition in nineteenth-century Latin America?

- How was the principle of the Roosevelt Corollary different from that of the Monroe Doctrine?

Topic: U.S. Imperialism

• DJ- What form did British rule take under the Raj?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 23 Lesson 6 Reading Document on U.S. Imperialism and the Unit Review Questions
• Assignments:
• Module 23 Assessment (Part II) - Friday (5/12)!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• President James Monroe
• Supplemental Video:
• The Monroe Doctrine -- A Brief Explanation
• Interesting Article: 
• The Brief Period, 200 Years Ago, When American Politics Was Full of “Good Feelings”

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

6-foot alligator removed from busy north Alabama area

Classroom Update (05/10/2023)

 

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

ALL LATE WORK DUE BY FRIDAY, May 19th!

World History (Block)

Topic: Imperialism in Africa

• DJ- None
• Current Events - CNN10
• Read and Complete Module 23 Lesson 2 on Imperialism in Africa and Module 23 Lesson 3 Reading Document on Europeans' Claim Muslim Lands
• Work on Module 23 Vocabulary Assignment on the Age of Imperialism
• Assignments: 
• Historical Article Review #2 - Due by 5/12
• Module 23 Assessment - 5/17
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• Birth of the Nigerian Colony: An exhibit on the British creation and colonization of Nigeria
• Supplemental Video: 
• Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
• Interesting Article(s): 
• Stanley Meets Livingstone

Recent U.S. History (Block)

Topic: Module 13 Study Guide

• DJ- None
• Current Events - CNN10
• Module 13 Assessment Tomorrow!
• Work on Module 13 Practice Test (located in Schoology) and Module 13 Study Guide
• Assignments: 
• Finish Map Reassessments - if needed
• http://www.ilike2learn.com/ (Map Quizzes)
• Module 13 Assessment - 5/11
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• How Well Do You You Know the Beat Generation?
• Supplemental Video:
• Civil Rights and the 1950s: Crash Course US History #39
• Interesting Article: 
• Time Capsule: A Peek Back to the Day When Elvis Made It Big

World History (Skinny)

Topic: U.S. Imperialism

• DJ- None
• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete the Module 23 Lesson 6 Reading Document on U.S. Imperialism and the Unit Review Questions
• Assignments:
• Module 23 Vocabulary
• Module 23 Assessment (Part II) - Friday (5/12)!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The Taj of the Raj: The Victoria Memorial Hall and its Gardens
• Supplemental Video:
• Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
• Interesting Article: 
• The Speech That Brought India to the Brink of Independence

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Massive alligator spotted in Dauphin Island