Friday, September 14, 2018

Friday, September 14, 2018


1st Period - US History


-Review the test you took yesterday at the end of Chapter 4.

     -Make sure you answered all the questions completely.

     - You don't need to write an essay unless it is specifically asked for, but complete answers are
           necessary.

     -Review the vocabulary terms from Ch. 4 section 3 & 4.

     -We will have a test review when we return to school.




3rd Period - World Geography


-Make flash cards with your vocabulary words.

-This can be made into a quick and effective trivia game to help you learn these terms.

-These terms will be important when you take the Ch. 4 Test.





4th Period - US History 

-Review Vocabulary and Key terms for Ch. 5 section 1,2, and 5

-You can use flash cards or quizlet to help learn these terms.

-Complete all reading assignments if you haven't already.


5th Period - Government

Complete the review questions at the end of section 3 in Chapter 1

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Thursday September 13, 2018


1st period - US History


-Please complete the test at the end of Chapter 4.

      -This material will cover all of chapter 4 so please use the text book to complete.

     - You can also use your notes, this will help when you answer more analytical questions.



3rd period- World Geography


-Define all Vocabulary words in Ch. 4 section 3 & 4



4th period- US History

-Answer the questions at the end of Ch. 5 section 1 and 2

-Keep these in your notebook to use when you review for the upcoming test.


5th period - Government

-Complete the review questions at the end of Ch. 1 section 2

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Wednesday September 12, 2018


1st period - US History

-Please define all vocabulary words in Ch. 4 section 3 & 4

        -These words should be kept with your notes to help you study for the test.




3rd period - World Geography

-Define all Vocabulary words in Ch.4 section 1 & 2



4th period - US History

-Define all Vocabulary and Key Terms from Ch.5 section 5

       -Keep this info with your notes and use it to review for the test.



5th period - Government

-Complete the review questions at the end of Ch. 1 section 1

       -Keep this info in your notebook with your notes
       - This info will be helpful when its time to review for your test.


Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Tuesday September 11, 2018


1st Period - US History

Please start reviewing for your Ch. 4 sect 3 & 4 Test.

        -Read these two sections in your text book
       - Review your notes



3rd Period - World Geography

Start reading Chapter 4 in your text book.

       - This is a new chapter, so please take the time and start reading.
              -This will help when we start taking notes on this material.


     -I will be returning your Chapter 1 Test when we return to school for review.




4th Period - US History

       - Please review your notes on Jamestown/Plymouth/Carolina colonies.

               -We are quickly approaching a test on this material, start reviewing now.
                     
               -Use your textbook as a reference to your notes. Read section 1 & 2 from chapter 5
                        -Review the vocabulary and Key terms you completed already.
                        -Read about the Carolina and Georgia colonies at the end of chapter 5



5th Period - Government

       - Please review your notes and if you have not completed reading chapter 1, please do so.
               
                   -There are many vocab words in the textbook that you can use to match up within your 
                             notes.  Please use this tool to keep the information fresh in your mind.


                  - There will be a major grade on this information in the very near future.

                               -Don't wait until the last minute to start studying for tests.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

March 12-16, 2018

World History

Monday

Classwork: Review Vocab project/ current events/ continue notes on Battle of Cannae
Homework: Review Notes


Tuesday

Classwork: Roman Emperors- Research Project -In Class
Homework: Review project/Review notes


Wednesday:

Classwork: Review Roman Emperors research project - share your findings
Homework: Review notes on Roman Republic


Thursday

Classwork: Current events/Continue notes for Rome
Homework: Review notes


Friday

Classwork: Current events/ video on Rome
Homework: Review notes
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World Geography

Monday

Classwork: Introductory exercise to Middle East
Homework: Review data found in class for project

Tuesday

Classwork: Introductory exercise to Middle East
Homework: Review data found in class for project./Read Chapter 18 section 1

Wednesday

Classwork: Current events/ Begin notes on Middle East/North Africa
Homework: Read Chapter 18 section 1

Thursday

Classwork: Current events/continue notes on ch. 18 section 1 North Africa
Homework: Read Chapter 18 section 1

Friday

Classwork: Current events/video on North Africa
Homework: Review notes on Ch. 18 section 1 North Africa
March 12-16, 2018


U.S. History I

Monday

Classwork: Current Events/Finish notes for Ch. 8 section 2
Homework: Read Chapter 8 section 3


Tuesday

Classwork: Ch.8 section 1&2 Quiz Review
Homework: Review Ch. 8 section 1 & 2 notes for quiz


Wednesday

Classwork: Ch.8 section 1&2 Quiz
Homework: Ch. 8 section 3 Vocabulary and Key Terms


Thursday

Classwork: Current Events/ start notes for Ch. 8 section 3/ Review Quiz
Homework: Vocabulary and Key Terms for Ch. 8 section 3


Friday

Classwork; Current events/ notes for Ch. 8 section 3
Homework: Vocabulary and Key Terms for Ch. 8 section 3 (Due Monday)
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US History II

Monday

Classwork: Review Quiz from Ch. 11 section 1 / Current events / start notes on Ch. 11 section 2
Homework: Review Notes/ Read Ch. 11 section 2


Tuesday

Classwork: WWI Generals- Research Project - In class exercise
Homework: Read Ch. 11 section 2/ Review Notes


Wednesday:

Classwork: Review Research Project/ Current events / Continue notes on Ch. 11 section 2
Homework: Review Notes


Thursday:

Classwork:  Current events/ Continue notes on Ch. 11 section 2
Homework: Review Notes


Friday:

Classwork: In class exercise on WWI/ WWI Video
Homework: Review notes/ Read Chapter 11 section 3

Thursday, February 1, 2018

World Geography

Thursday February 1, 2018


-Choose a place in Europe that you would like to visit or perhaps one day live.  Provide a detailed explanation of why you chose this place.  Please include examples that include both physical characteristics such as (Mountains, Rivers, ect.) as well as cultural characteristics such as (festivals, music, food, ect.) Provide details of these in your discussion.




Friday February 2, 2018


-Provide a detailed analysis of a time period in Europe called the Enlightenment.  Choose one writer and one scientist and explain how they contributed to this time period.  There are many to choose from, so do your research first, then begin writing about these two people.  You can choose more than one if you want to, if you think its necessary to explain your points completely.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Assignments for Coach Heath's Class

January 31 - February 2


-All assignments should be completed in the format of a discussion question on a test. 
-Please complete research by using the internet/books/magazines/ or other articles.
-Please read each question carefully and answer each question completely.
-The length of these answers will vary by topic. 1-2 pages preferably
-If you have questions, email me at historytha@gmail.com


U.S. History I

Wednesday-

Explain in as much detail as possible, the events that led the North American colonies to go to war against England.  Please include as many of these events, acts (laws), and meetings as  you can to prove your point.  Also, include in your discussion how the colonists were influenced by enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.



Thursday-

Explain the plan the colonists came up with to defend themselves against the British, when they landed their troops in Boston and began marching for Concord.  Why were the British going to Concord? What happened at Lexington Green? What happened at the North Bridge? What did the minutemen do as the British were marching back towards Boston? Who won these first battles at Lexington and Concord.  Also include any details you discover about prominent people that played a major role leading the men on the Patriot or British side.



Friday-


Explain the Battle of Cowpens.  Provide a detailed analysis of this battle by describing the leaders on both sides.  Explain who these people were and how they came to be the leaders of this battle in South Carolina.  Explain the strategies that were used by the Continental Army to gain the upper hand against the British.


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US History II

Wednesday

-Research President William Howard Taft.  In your opinion, do you think he was a good leader for America during his era or a bad leader.  Explain your answer by discussing his two major problems (Tariffs and Conservation).  Also discuss the situations that involved Ballinger/Pinchot and Joseph "Uncle Joe" Cannon.  How did these situations influence Taft and the perception that we have of him and his presidency today.



Thursday

-Explain atleast 3 pieces of legislation that Woodrow Wilson instituted in the United States to back up his plan called "New Freedom".


Friday


Compare and contrast Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.  Research their backgrounds and their rise to the White House.  Explain key elements of their time as President.  Were they similar or different? Explain.

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World History


Wednesday

In complete sentences explain about Socrates.  What event in his life changed how he thought?  Why was he known as a very unique teacher? What did he challenge his students to ask? What crimes was he charged with? What happened to him in the end? You may also add in any extra info about Socrates as a teacher and his life long quest to educate his students.


Thursday

Plato was the most famous student of Socrates.  He became a famous teacher at his own school.  What was his school called? Why was he known to be such a famous teacher? What did Plato believe in? He wrote a famous parable, explain what the "Parable of the Cave" means?


Friday

Explain in complete sentences who was Hannibal Barca? Why did this person hate Rome so much? Use research to find out more info on his background and his father.  Did this have a major influence on him and who he became.  Choose one battle that Hannibal waged against Rome and explain the strategies he used, did these strategies work? Do you think he was a good leader or a bad leader?

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World Geography

Wednesday

Discuss the Roman occupation of Britannia.  What Roman emporer led the Romans to Britannia?
How long did the Romans stay there? What did they do or build while they were there? Why did they leave? Who moved into this area after the Romans left?


Thursday

Choose a place in Europe that you would like to visit or perhaps one day live.  Provide a detailed explanation of why you chose this place.  Please include examples that include both physical characteristics such as (Mountains/Rivers/Climate) as well as cultural characteristics (festivals/music/food).  Provide details of these elements in your discussion.


Friday

Provide a detailed analysis of a time period in Europe called the Enlightenment.  Choose one writer and one scientist and explain how they contributed to this time period of history.  There are many to choose from, so do your research first, then begin writing about these two people.  You can choose more than one if you want, if you think its necessary to explain your points of emphasis.