Thursday, December 6th

1. Watched video about the Panama Canal and did a worksheet as we watched. We didn't turn in the worksheet but you'll need to make up the video if you were absent.
2. Worked on Level Two or Level Three tasks. Those are both due December 12th.

Remember the unit test is on December 14th. You already have the study guide. If you've lost it then you can download it from the blog.

Tuesday, December 4th

• PPT- The Pressure to Expand and the Spanish American War
• Worked on completing Level One activities and started Level Two activity.

Remember all work for Level One is due TODAY. This time only I will accept work late, you will lose 2 points for each A day it is late. I will accept emailed assignments until midnight tonight for full credit.

Level Two and Level Three are due on December 12th.

Unit Test will be December 14th. You've already gotten a copy of the study guide.

Friday, November 30th

1. Started watching the video "Where the Spirit Lives" and answered questions.
2. Substitute then gave you 30 minutes to work on your Level One tasks.

Remember all Level One tasks must be turned in by December 4th, however I'll only accept two a day.

If you would like to email me your assignments feel free to do so.

Wednesday, November 28th

1. Took notes on The Changes at the Turn of the Century.
2. Worked on Level One activities. Remember you can only turn in up to 2 a day.

Monday, November 26th

1. I was gone yesterday but you worked on the 1890-1910 packet of activities I gave last Monday.
2. You should know which activities you are going to complete for each level.
3. The sub recorded which activities you are planning on doing and if you had gotten your parent signature on the packet.
4. It's not too late to get a parent signature, I will still give you the 5 bonus points if you have it on Wednesday.
5. Remember we won't always have all class period to work on these activities so you need to be working on some of it at home.

Monday, November 19th

• Chapter 8 Quiz
• Finished and discussed immigration cartoons
• Started 1890-1910 Layered learning packet

I've decided to try something different in the hopes we will all be more successful. The tasks you choose from the 1890-1910 packet will be your assignments for the next unit. Remember to pick activities that will help you be the most successful. Look at the study guide for the test over the unit and match the topics to the activities in the packet.

There will still be lectures and in-class activities to help you learn the material but you are now responsible for your own learning.

Finally, if you need help or have questions/concerns please let me know.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 15th

1. Group Activity: Ideas for Reform Connections chart- we turned this in.
2. Notes on the Reactions to Immigration- get these from someone.
3. Activity/Assignment: Immigration Cartoons- see me to get worksheet and cartoons. We didn't finish it so we will be working on it and turning it in on Monday.

Announcements:
Chapter 8 Quiz on Monday
Notebook Check on Monday

The 6 week grading period is over on Tuesday so if you've been absent you need to get all of your work turned in by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 13th

1. Finn Reardon quote quiz- see me to make up.
2. PPT- The Challenge of the Cities
3. Assignment: Read Chapter 8 Section 4 and do questions 1-6 on page 315.

Don't forget the 6 weeks is over next week. All absent work needs to be turned in by this Friday, November 16th.

Thursday, Novebmer 8th

1. Finn Reardon quiz- used character list
2. Turned in Finn Reardon character list
3. Angel Island Activity
4. Assignment: Create a poem about Angel Island

The 2nd 6 week grading period is almost over! Only 3 more class days before it ends. Do you have all your work caught up? Have you made up any missing quizzes or tests?

Finn Reardon quote quiz next class.

Tuesday, November 6th

• Finished reading Finn Reardon- turned in 2 quotes from the book with name of person who said it and page number. There will be a quiz on Thursday and your character list is due Thursday.
• PPT- Immigration
• Group Activity- read interviews of immigrants, sharing information next class.

Friday, November 2nd

1. Read Finn Reardon- we're almost finished, there will be a quiz on Thursday the 8th so make sure your character list is updated and ready to turn in.
2. Discussed Wednesday night's homework.
3. PPT- Politics in the Gilded Age
4. Assignment- Chapter 8 Vocabulary, due Tuesday.

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, October 31st

Happy Halloween!

1. Read Finn Reardon- continue working on character list. We are almost finished so make sure you've gotten anything you might have missed. There will be a test on it next week.
2. Industrial Revolution Test
3. Assignment: Read pages 290-296 and do the Target Reading Skill on pg. 290

Monday, October 29th

Read Finn Reardon- keep working on character list
Analyzed Labor vs. Monopoly political cartoon- no assignment
Worked on study guide for Wednesday's test- you may use a 3x5 notecard on the test, everything must be handwritten on it and you need to turn it in when you take your test

Tuesday, October 23rd

2nd Period:
Read Finn Reardon- continue working on character list
Discussed Chapter 6 Section 4
Listened to song "Drill Ye Tarriers" and discussed working conditions/unions
Activity: Timeline of Industrial Revolution

• Needs to include events/items related to: major inventions/innovations, legislation, labor unions, and strikes.
• Use Chapter 6 for information.
• Must have at least 10 events/items on timeline.
• For each event/item you must write 2-3 sentences identifying the item and it's significance.
• Must include the date for each item.
• Due Monday the 29th.

3rd and 4th Periods:
Same as 2nd except we finished the PPT from Friday and didn't listen to the song.

All Classes: Industrial Revolution test has been moved to October 31st.

Industrial Revolution Test Study Guide

Friday, October 19th

Read Finn Reardon- continue working on character list
Industrialization Quiz- see me to arrange a time to make it up
PPT- Labor and the Industrial Revolution
Homework: Read Chapter 6 Section 4 and do questions 1-6 on page 253

Announcement: Industrial Revolution Test on October 29th!!

Wednesday, October 17th

Read Finn Reardon- continued working on character list.
Discussed Gospel of Wealth homework, turned it in.
In-Class Activity: Analyzed Standard Oil Company political cartoon as a class.
Small Group Activity: Analyzed Robber Baron Cartoon and answered questions, turned it in.
Homework: Read Chapter 6 Section 3 and do questions 1-6 on page 246.

Monday, October 15th

Read Finn Reardon- Continued working on character list
Powerpoint presentation - Growth of Big Business
Homework:
Read Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth
Answer 12 questions