Global Studies: Wed. 4/11/2018

Spring Semester Calendar
Today in class:

• Begin reading Ch. 10.4- India's Muslim Empire
• Check Google Classroom for the homework assignment
• In class: Finish copying key terms and reading the section.  Finish the remaining questions either on Friday in class or on your own time.

Homework: Continue working on Ch. 10.4 Homework (DUE: Mon. 4/16)

Global Studies: Wed. 2/21/2018

Spring Semester Calendar
Today in class:

• Introduce new unit
• Meet in groups of four and complete a spiderweb chart of all the things you already know about Islam
• Begin working on Ch. 10.1 The Rise of Islam homework assignment, posted in Google Classroom.

Homework: Complete Ch. 10.1 homework by Friday

Global Studies: Wed. 1/31/2018

Spring Semester Calendar
Today in class:

• Lecture: Ch. 5.5 The Long Decline of the Roman Empire
• Intro Ch. 9.1 Homework in Google Classroom
• Turn in  Ch 5.5 The Long Decline Homework

Homework: Start collecting your Week 1-3 Homework Packet assignments and use the Self Assessment Rubric to complete the Self-Assessment DUE Tomorrow.

Global Studies: Mon. 1/29/2018

Spring Semester Calendar
Today in class:

• Week 1-3 Homework Packet Cover Sheet (begin prepping your packet for later this week)
•  Self Assessment Rubric 
• Complete the Student Survey
• Ch 5.5 The Long Decline Homework assigned
• CNN 10- January 29, 2018
• Key Question: What impact has the flooding of the Seine River had on Paris this week?

Homework: Ch 5.5 The Long Decline Homework DUE on Wednesday, 1/31, finish CNN 10 if not completed in class

Start collecting your Week 1-3 Homework Packet assignments and use the Self Assessment Rubric to complete the Self-Assessment.

Global Studies: Wed. 11/15/2017

Today in class:

• For tomorrow’s test:
• Review India homework assignments (Ch. 3.1, 3.3, Hinduism/Buddhism lecture, Ancient India Mapping activity
• World Map
• Know these countries for tomorrow: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, France, India, Korea (North & South), Mexico, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, and Spain
• Kahoot!

Homework: Come to class tomorrow with your Week 10-12 Homework Packet completely prepared. Review the Kahoot and your homework packet in preparation for tomorrow's Unit 3 test. 

Global Studies: Tue. 11/14/2017

Today in class:

• Achieve3000 Thought Question Assessment
• STEP 1: Log in to Achieve3000 and click the link to the article titled "A Helping Hand?" then click on the Thought Question tab.
• STEP 2: Type the following prompt into the response box just like this: 
• PROMPT: Some employees might think that having microchips implanted in their hands by their companies is a good idea, while other workers might not like this idea. 
• A: Explain which position you agree with, and why.
• B: Support your response with facts and details from the article. 
• C: Give commentary on why those facts support your claim.
• C: Finally, conclude your reasoning by restating the claim you made in your "A" statement.
• STEP 3: Read the article and record any evidence that supports your side under Setting the Purpose.  Make sure this copies over to your MY NOTES.
• STEP 4: Write your ABCC response under the prompt and your notes.  Label each part of your response.

Homework: Begin preparing your Week 10-12 Homework Packet. 

Global Studies: Mon. 11/13/2017

Today in class:

• Homework Packet #4 (Week 10-12) Cover Sheet 
• Week 14 Calendar Review
• Seating Chart/Pass back papers
• CNN 10- Monday 11/13/2017
• Key Question: 
• How has non-traditional therapy helped some U.S. veterans?
• How to Complete CNN 10 with Key Questions

Homework: Actively Learn- Asoka’s Edicts (Read, do your best to answer the questions, flag your confusion if you get stuck.)

Global Studies: Wed. 11/8/2017

Today in class:

• Stamp Ch. 3.3- Powerful Empires of India Homework
• Finish the Actively Learn for the Sermon at Benares (See link in Google Classroom)
• Begin the Actively Learn for Asoka's Edicts (See link in Google Classroom)

Homework: Complete the Sermon at Benares by Friday night, and Asoka's Edicts by Tuesday night.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

S.O.S. (Seeking Out Success) Week is coming November 6-9! Check out the S.O.S. Flyer for more details!

Period 2- If you are interested in Anna's exchange student presentation, please visit these links:

• Visit afsusa.org/peace to play fun cultural games and enter to win a free t-shirt.
• Text “Go” to 21333 to start your journey today!
• Project Change: Submit your idea for a volunteer project that could make a difference in the world. You could win a full scholarship to go abroad for two weeks and put your vision into action! Visit afsusa.org/project-change to find out how you can enter to win.

Global Studies: Mon. 11/6/2017

Today in class:

• Ch. 3.3- Powerful Empires of India homework assigned in Google Classroom (DUE: Wed. 11/8)
• Lecture Notes: Hinduism and Buddhism (Buddhism)
• Hinduism and Buddhism Student Notes (Complete all notes)
• Actively Learn: The Sermon at Benares
• Log in to Google Classroom and access the link to Actively Learn
• Complete and submit all six questions

Homework: Complete the Actively Learn questions before Friday night.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Period 2- If you are interested in Anna's exchange student presentation, please visit these links:

• Visit afsusa.org/peace to play fun cultural games and enter to win a free t-shirt.
• Text “Go” to 21333 to start your journey today!
• Project Change: Submit your idea for a volunteer project that could make a difference in the world. You could win a full scholarship to go abroad for two weeks and put your vision into action! Visit afsusa.org/project-change to find out how you can enter to win.

S.O.S. (Seeking Out Success) Week is coming November 6-9! Check out the S.O.S. Flyer for more details!

Global Studies: Fri. 10/20/2017

Today in class:

• Week 7-9 Homework Packet
• Self Assessment Reflection
• Unit 2 Writing Test
• Rubric

Homework: If tests are posted in Google Classroom, then work on Test Corrections for Unit 2.  I will also post the next homework assignment in Classroom as well.

Global Studies: Wed. 10/18/2017

Today in class:

• Minimum Day Schedule
• Log in to Google Classroom and complete the Skills Review Unit 2: Complex Civilizations
• Look at the documents
• Answer the questions on your own sheet of paper
• Make sure your paper has a heading, title, and that the questions for each document are clearly labeled
• Ex: Document 1
  1) Your answer
  2) Your answer

Homework: Finish Complex Civilizations- Religion 1-Pager by midnight and submit to Google Classroom (do not share it with me or email it to me!).

• Prepare your homework packet and be ready to turn it in tomorrow
•  Homework Packet #3 Cover Sheet
•  Watch this EdPuzzle on the Agricultural Revolution.  Answer the questions on your own for review. You do not need to write your answers down.

Global Studies: Tue. 10/17/2017

Today in class:

• Pass out Homework Packet #3 Cover Sheet
• Complex Civilizations- Religion 1-Pager Google Drawing

Homework: Finish Complex Civilization- Religion 1-Pager by midnight on Wednesday. Turn in your 1-Pager in Google Classroom by attaching it. Make sure the document's name includes the names of both partners.

Global Studies: Fri. 9/29/2017

Today in class:

• Turn in Unit 1 Test Corrections
• Turn in Homework Packet #2 
• Participation self-assessment and Reflection
• Begin Ch. 1.3- Beginnings of Civilization Homework

Homework: Finish Cradle of Civilization Map and Questions AND Ch. 1.3 Homework (DUE Monday)

Global Studies: Wed. 9/27/2017

Today in class:

• Pass out Homework Packet #2 Cover Sheet 
• Put packet together to turn in on Friday, 9/29
• We will score the participation self-assessment and write the reflection in class
• Lecture Notes: PERSIA
• Intro to World History Online Textbook
• Username= First Intial, Last Initial + Student ID (ex: RS123456)
• Password= VHSRoom211
• Begin Ch. 1.2 Paleolithic to Neolithic

Homework: Finish reading Ch. 1.2 in the online textbook and complete the PERSIA chart from the Ch. 1.2 assignment linked above. (DUE tomorrow)

Continue Test Corrections
Form 1
Form 2
Test Corrections are DUE on Friday, 9/29.

Today's Recap, 11/14

Today in Class:

• Chapter 5 Test
• Turn in Lecture Notes packet
• Industrial Revolution in Great Britain (PPT)
• Video Notes: Living During the Industrial Revolution
• Turn in Homework packet
• 5.1: Dawn of the Industrial Age
• 5.2: Britain Leads the Way
• 5.3: Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution
• 5.4: New Ways of Thinking
• Homework: Ch. 6.1 Cornell Notes DUE: Wednesday (Remember the five steps!!!)
• How to format your homework (scroll down to Cornell style.)

Announcements

Rachel's Challenge: (Assembly Schedule) Rachel Joy Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999. But that was only the beginning of the story. After her death, many students that Rachel reached out to shared stories with the Scotts about the profound impact her simple acts of kindness had on their lives; even preventing one young man for taking his own life. They soon realized the transformational effect of Rachel’s story and started the non-profit organization that is Rachel's Challenge today. (For more information, visit http://rachelschallenge.org/about-us)

Toni's Toy Drive:  In memory of Toni Gutierrez, former staff member at Valhalla, we will be continuing our annual toy drive in her honor with Toni's Toys, starting on Wednesday, November 16th through Friday, December 9th. Students can stop by the Guidance Center (starting on Wednesday, November 16th) to pick a tag off the holiday tree which will have the age and gender of a child to purchase a toy for. Then bring in the new unwrapped toy and place it under the tree. Students can keep the tag as a reminder of what they did and place it somewhere special at home. Toys will be donated to multiple community agencies throughout El Cajon.

Valhalla Theatre Arts Department Presents Julius Caesar: Julius Caesar - William Shakespeare's Classic play, with a modern twist. At such a contentious time in America, Julius Caesar couldn't be more relevant. Examining the the use of the mob to acquire power and sway public opinion, Julius Caesar takes the audience on a ride that, at times, looks all too familiar. Shakespeare, being a master of bringing true humanity to the stage, allows us a glimpse into the minds of some of the most famous historical characters that ever lived.

@ Valhalla High School's newly modernized Theatre

Tickets available on valhallatheatre.com

Production Dates:

December 8th, 14th, 15th @ 6pm  

December 9th,10th, 16th @ 7pm 

& December 17th @ 2pm 

Today's Recap, 11/4

Today in Class:

• Unit 2 Multiple Choice Exam!!
• Homework: Ch. 5.1 KT/AB³ (Due Monday)

Today's Recap, 10/27

Today in Class:

• Substitute Teacher: Ms. Loewenstein
• Return 4.1 KT/AB³
• Complete 7.1 KT/AB³ in class
• Homework: Begin 4.3 KT/AB³ (Due Monday, 10/31)

Today's Recap, 10/19

Today in Class:

•  Important Dates:
• Fri. 10/21- Revolution Project Nation’s History
• Mon. 10/24- Revolution Project Speech
• Thu. 10/27- Revolution Project Video Link/Bring Flag (poster?)
• Thu. 11/3- Unit 2 Writing Exam
• Fri. 11/4- Unit 2 Multiple Choice Exam
• Collect Ch. 4.1 KT/AB³ 
• Russian Revolution Test Results
• Small slips distributed
• Test Corrections Thurs/Fri in Room 403 after school
• Intro to Revolution Project in Google Classroom
• Homework: Brainstorm ideas for your fictional nation's history (see page two of Revolution Project directions linked above.)

Today's Recap, 10/18

Today in Class:

• Sub: Mrs. Elliott
• Achieve 3000- Age of Revolution: Haiti's Fight to be Free
• How to complete Achieve 3000
• Homework: Finish Achieve article and complete Ch. 4.1 KT/AB³ (Due tomorrow)
• How to format your homework

Russian Revolution Test, 10/17

Today in Class:

• Russian Revolution Test
• Collect Lecture Notes
• Video-Russia: Land of the Tsars
• PowerPoint- Russian Revolution
• Collect Homework Packets
• Ch. 7.5 Cornell Notes
• Ch. 11.5 Cornell Notes
• Ch. 13.4 Cornell Notes
• Homework: Begin reading Ch. 4.1 and start KTAB3 (DUE: Wednesday)
• How to format Homework

Announcements:

• PSAT Schedule for Wednesday, 10/19