Friday, December 17, 2010

Treaty of Versailles

Students finished the Treaty of Versailles simulation. They played a review game and listened to a radio show about the Christmas truce (55:50 minutes in).

Be sure to complete any missing work you have over the break.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The Fourteen Points

Students read and discussed Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen points for peace after WWI. Students wrote them in their own words in their logbooks. I collected the homework (MWH 13.3).

HOMEWORK:

Monday, December 13, 2010

WWI Vocabulary


Today students were given a copy of their latest progress report. I stressed to them the importance of attending tutorial this week to get any missing work. They can complete the work over winter break.

Students took notes on WWI vocabulary terms - Imperialism, Trench Warfare, Chemical Weapons, Sovereignty, 11/11/18 Armistice, 14 Points, League of Nations.

HOMEWORK:
MWH 13.3 - DUE Tomorrow 12/14

Thursday, December 9, 2010

World War I Document Analysis


Students interpreted a series of documents from the World War I period. They answered the discussion questions in their logbooks.

HOMEWORK:
M.W.H. Chapter 13.1 DUE Monday 12/13

Below is a game, Warfare 1917. The game is about trench warfare.


Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Causes of WW I

Students reviewed their homework assignment about the Industrial Revolution. After, they began taking notes on the Causes of WWI. Students viewed the powerpoint below. They used this worksheet to record their notes.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Europe Map Quiz Friday

It will be a standard, matching map quiz. Here is a link to a website where you can practice.

Simulation: US Responses to Genocide

Students debated options for future US foreign policy regarding genocide. Four options were presented:
  1. Act alone to stop genocide
  2. Act with the support of the international community
  3. Speak out, but retain national sovereignty
  4. Act only when US interests are threatened.
HOMEWORK:
Focusing Your Opinion: US Response to Genocide - DUE Friday 12/3