Students recently volunteered to compete in team debates. Their classmates selected the winners. The debate question was "Were the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki justified?" Congratulations to the following winners, and thanks to all of the participants!
Period 1 Winners: Giancarlo & Diane (very close... 6-5 win!); Matthew & Kamila Period 3 Winners: Damien & Logan (very close... 13-10 win!); Adam & Chris Period 5 Winners: Jacob & Alex; Emily & Dion Period 7 Winners: Iraly & Miranda (very close... 8-7 win!); Lirim & Lucas Period 8 Winners: Sam & Michelle If you were absent on Thursday or Friday, you missed some or all of CW5. You'll need to submit this no later than Thursday, March 29 to receive credit. Video Resources: 1) drive.google.com/open?id=10qGWfK3Mma8M59FmnA8X7ye0O2haTdp6 2) drive.google.com/file/d/1-oEttolkkJbip4ai1K_80AIkD3at9w0e/view?usp=sharing ![]()
Here are additional study materials (class readings & PowerPoints) for Unit 6. You need to be logged into your Google account to access the link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B51mxLFJWZndSWdkYVc2VVRaOFE?usp=sharing In case you want to start preparing, here is information about next Thursday's in class essay exam on World War II.
Task:
Important: I don't want students to misinterpret the task, so let's make sure we have our terms straight!
You should be studying Notes 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 and your textbook to prepare for this essay. I will also post a few additional study materials. In case you didn't receive a hard copy, here's the Unit 6 Study Guide. The deadline has been extended to Wed. 3/28. ![]()
If you were absent on Friday 3/16, you missed the following classwork assignment. You have until Thursday 3/29 to submit. Required Materials: Photo Gallery, "Holocaust Concentration Camps": bit.ly/2IFeQHF Photo Gallery, "Remembering the Holocuast": http://bit.ly/2FYJj1N Video Resource #1 (The Camps): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fRTDDqdFHejpmhpwV3ZvO65xNMZDfBgS Video Resource #2 (Survivor Testimonies): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eA5EMF4BCE2V71OH6xo-hqksSfNf2Xkh ![]()
Read pp. 948-951. Answer all questions on loose leaf. Due Wednesday, 3/21. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) Describe the devastation in Europe after World War II. What were the human costs? What were the financial costs? 3) Why did so many Europeans take to the roads and wander the countryside after the war? 4) Which nation suffered the greatest human costs? How did U.S. spending compare with that of Germany and Japan? 5) Why did many European governments change after the war? Why did Communists gain popularity in some countries? 6) Describe the goals and the outcome of the Nuremberg Trials. 7) What problems did Japan face after World War II? Describe the programs that were introduced during the U.S. occupation. 8) Describe the specific changes that were made to the Japanese government during the U.S. occupation. What was the relationship between the two countries like after occupation? 9) Opinion: Do you think it was right that only German and Japanese leaders were put on trial for war crimes after World War II? Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences. HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS! ![]()
Reminder: If you had an excused absence today, you must have your notebook checked tomorrow, Wed. 3/14 at lunch or after school to receive full credit. Late notes will not be accepted after Friday, March 16. - Mr. S
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