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I have updated your History mark. It's ALL there.
(bonus marks to be added to the actual report card at a later date)

That Powerpoint

ME

Two and a Half Days...

Hi, so in class we presented our section of the chapter with each other and learned about the first and second intifadahs. Our realpolitik assignment is due Monday and focus questions are due Tuesday. Have a nice weekend!

Matt

Dem Tank Tops Doeeee.

Weh.

Today we finished up the last 10 minutes of that documentary on the Israeli and the Palestinians. Afterwards, we discussed our readings today concerning the Zionists, the Six-Day War, and the Intifadah. Your homework for tonight is to read up to page 373 and make sure you know what you've read as we will be teaching the teacher for tomorrow's class.

Happy reading!

x

Hello History Homeworkers,

Today we watched a documentary in class (which I'm told was really good,) and all we need to do for homework is read from 356 to 363, no questions.

That's all folks!

P.S.
Los Angeles’ full name is “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula”.

NO INTERNET FOR JOHANN

FINALLY GOT MY INTERNET BACK.

OK SO IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, READ ALL OF PAGES 345 - 351.

Don't worry though, chapter test for this chapter will never exist! So just do focus questions at the end and hand it in to teacher.

Where my 'Thursday' at?

Fyi:
I am in the midst of writing the test and I am basing the China portion (the questions are all short answer basically) equally on the presentations and the textbook to accommodate for the two students who didn't hear any of the presentations.
80% of the world's toys are made in China... okay, that was a no brainer but did you know that the fastest train in the world is in Shanghai, travelling at 431km/h?

A C H I N A P A S T ...

YO HISTORY WRITERS:
Today in class we were wow-ed with the fact of China's past through the presentation of our fellow peeps. Homegurl KWEESY will bring down the fact of the present tomorrow with the Human Rights. Homework? Well duuuhhhh... pick up that might fine textbook of ours and let your senses be indulged with pages 326-331. Test is on Friday, so get on it.
BRITTANY, OUT.

STAY CLASS

Hello All of You
Today we worked on our designated project groups so tomorrow we will be presenting findings. Remember your being marked on what you know,  how much you know of it and how well you deliver it.
Enjoy Your Night, Looking Forward To All The Projects

xx

Katrina

Post-Prom Lyfe

Soooo today in class, we went over the pages that were assigned to read over the weekend (until 226), and Mrs. Loconte allowed us to split off into groups for Wednesday's presentation (to teach the class our designated Chapter 10 subject in a more colorful way that your standard, run-of-the-mill PREZZI aka nothing wordy and boring)

We set the test date for this Friday's class which will be based on points taught to the class by grous on Wednesday, so pay attention and know your subject inside and out!

Your homework is just to do your research and work on your presentation for Wednesday and tomorrow's class will be much of the same as well :)

Fun fact: Wearing headphones for just one hour will increase the amount of bacteria in your ear by 700 times.

More "Bus Homework"

Hi everyone, we recently started the Asia at the Crossroads chapter. Your homework is simply to read up till pg 326 and prepare to answer the questions on that page.

It go halle berry o hallelu! It tudeday!

If you weren't with it (smh): 

We started with a real cute quiz, then we had some time to work with our debate teams so we can smash our opponents (with facts) tomorrow! Finally we were graced with the great Rose, gave us the REAL South Africa, broke it down! NO shade! 

Tmr: 

Prep for our debate, although we get time to work together at the beginning of class! 

Claire's Blog

So here's whats up.
1. Read your debate handouts given by Mrs. Loconte over the weekend so that you can be better prepared to collaborate with your team mates.
2. Also take the time to read the Viewpoints of the chapter: page 306 in your text book
3. Bring in your SIGNED tests for Tuesday  as well

Your groups are as follows:

Claire Charissa
Yohann Katrina
Abi Brittany
Matthew James
Charlotte Nick


Have a fantastic long weekend guys!

“The pianokeys are individually black and white
but they sound like a million colors in your mind” 
~ Maria Cristina Mena

Let me (Loconte) also add that:
A) You will have a quiz on this Chapter on Tuesday.                  
B) Claire, Yohann, Abi, Matthew, Charlotte will be on the Affirmative side of the argument needing to be resolved: Yes Africa should solve its problems itself (to paraphrase)
C) As we are not having a test, I expect your Tuesday's notes to be well thought-out and articulated. Typed or hand written, your reasons provided should demonstrate that you have done the required readings as outlined by Claire and given serious thought to contributing to your team's side. I will collect these after the debate.

Homework on a Thursday night.

you're homework, should you choose to accept it, (and, come to think of it, even if you don't accept it.) is to read from where we left off on page 292, all the way to page 300.

Random fact: every U.S. President has needed glasses. Not all of them wore them in public.

Homework for Today.

Page 286 - 292 READ IT.
Also, do your oral research stuffs because you will have to present it tomorrow.
But wait! you don't need to hand in any notes because its just for an oral mark.

Good job.
Keep up the good work everyone.

words, words, words

I'm assuming I'm the blogger today using deduction and assumption.

but I'm also assuming that you won't be reading this because you are all madly writing your essay, which is due tomorrow btw, i hope you all know that.

If you are grasping at straws and need a resource, the United Nations website is great to click around on.
The BBC website also has some stuff on the Cold War as well.

happy writing!

Who reads a blog at 11:24pm?

Maybe you:

Is THIS helpful?

"CUZ I'M HAPPY!!!

Things have been a little chaotic in the old Loconte residence (in a good way!!) I've been distracted but not too distracted to notice that today's blogger is noticeably absent.
The test, I can't tell you too much, all I can say is that it will be easy but you will need to study hard to do well.
Let that enigmatic test layout serve you well.
Until tomorrow.

FINALLY OFF THE MARKET! ( Bosnia Warfare)

Its so sunny! hope everyone enjoys their weekend of sun and smiles. Today in class we talked about Soviets end and the many wars in Yugoslavia. Your homework this weekend is the read the sections you didn't read in class and then do the In Review questions on page 234. Decent answers, no paragraphs but enough to jog the ol memory when you read it back in class. Have fun in the sun 

Katrina

FUN FACT: George Clooney is finally engaged! RIP to women hearts around the world. 

Rainy 'Rursday

Hey guys so today in class we discussed the questions from yesterday's reading and then read up until pg 228, finishing the class with a few clips on some of the events we've covered!
Your homework is to finish all the In Review questions on page 228.
Just a reminder that our essay is will be due this upcoming Wednesday, the 14th and that our Chapter 7 test has been set for this coming Tuesday!

That's all folks!

fun fact: The dot over the letter “i” is called a tittle.

C

Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!

Today we went over the Gorbachev era and the end of the Cold War. Our "bus homework", as James likes to call it, is to read up to page 224. Have a nice evening lads!

Matt

Tricky Tuesdays

What's up, Historians-in-Training?
Our Chapter Six test took up all of class today, and so your homework tonight is to get started reading Chapter Seven from page 211 to 216. There are no review questions assigned, although I do suggest you give them a quick once-over, just to refresh your mind on the main points of your reading section :) If you feel like you haven't done very well on our Chapter test today, you've got Chapter Seven to make up for it - do your best!

Did You Know... the eagle logo used for the fashion company BOY London looks suspiciously identical to the logo most famously used by Hitler and the Nazi's symbolizing the Third Reich during WWII, minus the swastika. Creepy.

'k

vague but true

diagram
chart
t/f
no paragraphs/essays
good luck

Monday MondaY mONDAY

If you didn't know that we have a test on Chapter 6 + Focus Questions tomorrow... check yourself! 

Due dates to look out for: May 14th Unit 2 Essay

Today: We reviewed the UN and went over in review questions as a class. 

*Stay tuned for more news on the layout of the test* 

 

This is Homework!

Well, a reading anyways.
Today in class the guys read page 191-195, everything about the Suez crisis, and the girls read everything on the Korean War, pages 187 -191.
For homework tonight, Mrs. Loconte wants you to read the section you did not read in class.

Also, begin studying for that test on Tuesday!



Every month you swallow your body weight in your own skin cells.

This is War!! (sort of)

Tomorrow is the Test on the Cold War so remember to read over the chpt, go through all the review pages, and maybe check out the ppt that Mrs. Loconte has so graciously shared with us.

Also complete the Focus Questions for some extra review and for homework.

Hmm...did you know that everyday you swallow about a quart (almost a liter) of snot? Yum.

Help?

Last year, I put together a powerpoint presentation. It is for a different textbook, but perhaps you will find it useful.
A battle without any heat.

Friday's Blog Post?

Friday in class we went over the Vietnam War, and got to enjoy the musical workings of Matthew L. Your homework is to finish reading the chapter, and begin reviewing for the test on TUESDAY. Also, current events quiz Monday.

Have a good rest of the weekend peers.

Wacky Stevenson Wednesday

Today in class, Claire and Charissa graciously performed their original composition (something along the lines of ("Say Something, Germany") which was, in a word, legendary.
We also were taught by the wacky, HIlarious Prof Stevenson (he's a gem) about the Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia as well as the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Your homework is to read about the War in Vietnam (pg 160-165), no questions.
 
Thanks all, have a good night and I'll see most of you--meaning: EVERYONE except Britt--tomorrow on ze fieldtrip. buh-bye now :)

C

Back to school....

In class today, we had a quiz on the Cold War and read through the post Stalin Russian era. Our homework is to finish reading about Czechoslovakia. I was going to do a presentation on JFK tomorrow but I just remembered that I won't be there because of hockey.

Have a nice evening!
Matt

Sunday's A-Comin'

Today's class was spent reviewing the NATO, Warsaw, and other various military alliances during WWII as well as communism in Asia. Afterwards, we reminisced over the, like, slammin' phat '90s discussed the review questions with one another.
Your weekend assignments are to study for the quiz on Tuesday (it's on everything we've learnt so far) as well preppin' that bonus assignment.

Did you know... after Jesus died and the curtain was torn in two, many holy people were raised from the dead and wandered among the living (Matt. 27:52).

Happy Easter.

Wednesday, April 16th

This week has BEEN! I'm WEAK!  

Today: Mrs. L basically wrote out the entire old testament on a white boart.  She also skoold us on the Cold War, broke it down straight and easy for consumption! Got us thinking that the cOLD war one big hot political mess! foolish! 

ur hometwerk: READ 147 - 149, Do all three map questions on page 148! 

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Hurray for New Posts

From Claire:

Hey guys!
Just finish the reading from page 145 -147 and be prepared to discuss what we've read in class tomorrow.
I also want to challenge you guys to reflect on the movie we finished watching today. In the same way that Tom cruise and his troops were willing to give up everything and die for the good of their country and world, Jesus came to earth thousands of years before and demonstrated a similar passion. And both of these sacrifices were not in vain. While the 'traitors', led by Tom Cruise were fighting for freedom and liberation, Jesus liberated us when he died on the cross and offered us free access to eternal life when we accept his gift. 
See you all tomorrow!

A Word from Your Sponsor

1. Your marks have now been totaled for the report cards. Feel free to check out Engrade.
2. Please recheck "Format for Submissions" either on the ArtJusticeLiberty.org website or on the handout I have you. Of all the submissions I have received so far, only one student has followed directions.
3. To add on to Johann's blog, read up to page 145. Current events quiz and Movie on Monday.

More work

Hand in your entry for the essay contest by tomorrow. Make sure you sent Mrs. Loconte your release forms!

Long relaxing weekend? HA no, read pages 139-145 in the textbook (not the part on Czech). Bonus assignment due the day after easter Monday and not to mention the current events quiz this coming Monday. On the bright side, we're watching Valkyrie when we get back, so bring lots of snacks for everyone to enjoy.

Goodbye.

What Is....World War Two?

I'm sure I don't even need to say this but there is a chapter test tomorrow so make sure you study real hard tonight! Questions from today's review discussion and jeopardy review game may pop up or be helpful in your revising.
We also were given a bonus assignment. To create a song. Get on that for up to 2% added to your final grade!

Also don't forget that we have our focus questions due and our WWII timeline due.
(hey one of the focus questions is to list major events in WWII so that might be
helpful in creating your timeline.)

and of course, another silly horrible histories sketch. This recaps some things that led up to WWII

-Charissa

Bus Homework?

Yo homies,

Today in history we finished up this unit and were able to go through the organizer we were given yesterday connecting different titles to Lebensraum. Your 'bus' homework: Read the handout given to you in class today. TEST: THURSDAY, PREPARE YOURSELVES.

b, out.

Powerpoints for Review

Here are two presentations:

This One was taught during last year's History class, from our secondary textbook. The points for you are still relevant.

This One was discussed on Thursday, April 3.

Reminder: test next Thursday, April 10.

Today's class and why a quiz on Monday would be beneficial to the class

In class today, we took notes on World War II, focusing mainly on the Japanese and their influence in the Pacific. Take some time to look over the "In Review" questions on page 119 as we will be starting class tomorrow with those.

Another thing I'd like you all to consider is the possibility of having a short quiz on WWII this coming Monday. I believe it is beneficial for the following reasons:

1. The World War II chapter is around 40 pages long and obtains many important facts - a substantial amount to study. This quiz would be a motivator for us to tackle some of this material in preparation for the chapter test. In other words, it would serve as a stepping stone to the test.

2. Quizzes account for 10% of the term mark. We have only had 1 quiz thus far, which means that 1 quiz would account for that entire 10%, whereas one chapter test would only stand at around 8.3% (25% weight divided by 3 tests) of our overall mark at the end of the term. The fact that we are getting more credit for a short quiz than we are for an entire chapter test that we've all studied hard on, does not make sense to me.

3. We're all going to have to study everything on WWII anyways, why not take this chance to get some extra marks?

There you have it, those are my reasons on how a quiz on Monday would benefit the class. Please comment if you have any questions or concerns.

Matt

PS. 1 page report due Monday, essay contest due Thursday

Wednesday, March 2nd yal!

Homework: Read 115 - 119

Today we: 

- summarized key events in WWII! 

- related videos and audio speeches from WWII 

Looming due dates: 

- Essay Contest: April 10th 

(Ya'll being all types of foolish! Be on time to class! Its shady when you're late!) 

And on the Second Day...

Hollah, my party people.

Today we presented our propaganda images to the class and further explored the cruel nature of propaganda back in the day. As well, we also discussed whether propaganda is still evident today, and how propaganda has changed over the years. Do we still experience propaganda like the citizens of Germany, Britain, and other nations had at the time? What's changed? How much influence does propaganda still hold in the lives of many today? Food for thought.

Our assignment tonight is to answer the Interpreting Questions found on the maps of page 106 and 109, respectively.

Study hard, party hard.

x

Claire's Blog via Loconte

Hey everyone! Is it not exciting getting back into the flow of school routine after our last spring break of our lives? 
Anyway, just a reminder for you guys to look into your chosen topic of propaganda and be ready to share briefly on what you have researched. Also, read up to the next set of response questions which is a page range from 105-115 (Don't worry, a lot of pages are pictures and articles that I'm sure you would read on your own, but may or may not be optional...) Also, just a heads up that the essay is due in a couple weeks so I would recommend looking over the different topics that are of interest to you and starting to gather some thoughts in regards to your topic. That is all.

Thanks, 
Claire Dresselhuis

The Last Stretch

I should have blogged yesterday but sadly (very sadly) my internet was being very on and off.

This is the last bit of History 12 homework before spring break/peak week! Let's do our best, though I'm sure Mrs. Loconte will have lots of lovely take-home assignments for us during the 3 weeks off.
Tomorrow is the chapter test! Make sure to:

• Go over the notes and handouts
• Complete the 'Review Key Terms and Definitions' handout
• Fully answer the Focus Questions 

And did you know that the man who set up the Nobel Peace Prize was the same man who invented dynamite?

Craftily Creating Contestants

Assay this Essay  due April 7th.

Fish Lips?

I hope y'all have had a fantabulous day so far! Today in history the presentations had a final wrap up as the last group presented. Your homework for the day is so complete the handout given out in class. The test will be on F R I D A Y.
Make today a part of history.

Most lipstick contains fish scales. 

Stalin and Lenin and Russia, OH MY!

So, today we had a current events quiz, followed by a wonderful presentation of Stalin and a debate on why murder is wrong. Then a quick look at Lenin, which will be continued tomorrow.

Your homework tonight, should you choose to accept it (which you really should, i mean, GPA and stuff) is the first page of the "Alternative Activity Sheet" comparing and contrasting Mussolini and Hitler.

And because Mrs Loconte said something about a random fact on every post, here's one: 0.3% of all road accidents in Canada involve a moose.

BACK IN THE USSR, you don't know how lucky you are...

Whatzzzup u'all historians?? In class today, we went over Russia/USSR, the fall of its empire and the rise of Lenin and his communist ideologies. Your task tonight is to write a paragraph about a specific topic on the country you chose previously. Have a nice evening!

Riggidy Rad

Couldn't think of a witty title. Sorry, guys.

Anyway, we really just worked on our projects for the whole block. Tonight's assignment is to have read errthang up to page 75. Also, don't forget that our projects are due this Friday, so I suggest working on yours a little more tonight. "A little sweat saves a lot of blood", right? (figuratively speaking).

DID YOU KNOW (you probably didn't): bone marrow transplant recipients often inherited the donor's immunities and allergies.

Coolios.

Monday 24th, (what should have been a snow day)

Homework
- Reading for the next two days Pages 68-75.  You should be at page 75 by Wednesdays class.
- Continue working on project, there's time in class.
- Sign test if you haven't! (y'all a mess and a half if you haven't already)

Today's Class
- Spent time working in our groups!

Lots of Things to Do!

Hope you guys are enjoying your afternoon/evening/night whenever you're reading this.
There's a lot of stuff assigned in today's class so let's just get right down to it.

For tomorrow:

• The causes and outcomes of WWI flowchart. Write 2 points for each bubble except for 'Propaganda'
• Read the handout 'The Influenza Epidemic' and answer the questions in point form
• Also read both sides of the 2nd handout (was Germany responsible for the outbreak of WWI), we will have a debate about it in class. 

For Thursday:

• Focus Questions on pg. 33. Answer the questions fully for marks!!
• Timeline. Include notable events leading up to and after WWI
• STUDY FOR THE TEST ON CHAPTER 2!!

Also a fun BBC kids video about the cause of WWI: 

Historians & fellow peers;
This post is to address that which is our homework, a tasks that must be completed to the fullest extent. Over the course of our class we were lead my a leader not versed in the subject matter so we individually worked. Our tasks for the day is to complete the "Causes and Outcomes of the War" with two points for each item, omit propaganda. However remember that our test and timeline for unit one is on Thursday.

FYI: The average lead pencil will write a line about 35 miles long or write approximately 50,000 English words.

THE WEEKEND OF LOVE BEGINS...HERE IS YA HOMEWORK

Hello fellow classmate extraordinaire!
Today in class we touched base on the ending of WW1 the causes and the new tech that altered the way we fought wars. Your homework this weekend is to do the sheet that was handed out in class today, find an article, print and paste it on the sheet or note the major points of it. Then go off and find some photos that show what was  talking about. Finally be ready to present these findings, in means of either picture, power point presentation or over head. Be ready to present these on Monday.
Have a love filled weekend


LOVE
Katrina <3

Butter Pecan Ain't as Sweet as This

Found it relevant and worth a smile: Shortest History of World

THE WACK WORLD WAR

Hey guuys,

So today in class, we discussed the homework questions, read the textbook from page 46 until we reached the subtitle 'Technology'. We also watched a short video which went a bit more in depth about the history of the First World War. 

Your homework today is to read from 'Technology' and 'USA' up until page 55; no review questions are due! As well, at the close of the chapter, there will be a timeline due consisting of the dates 1914 - 1918, as detailed as possible. 

Lastly, we set our Chapter 2 test for next Thursday, the 20th! 

FUN FACT: Beyoncé's favourite ice cream flavour is butter pecan! (just in case you were wondering!) 

Thanks everybody, stay frosty! 

C

Wednesday's Homework

We went over WWI notes and a video in class. Homework is to read up to page 46 and answer Q 1-4 on that page.

Ohana Means Family

Aloha,

Today we went over our homework, had our Chapter One quiz, and briefly touched on imperialism and whether or not such a policy is justifiable.

Tonight's homework is simply reading pages 33-36. No questions assigned, although you are free to look over the two study questions and prepare to share your thoughts for discussion tomorrow.

Happy reading~

PS: it is recommended that you download the CBC News app on your phone for easy access to current events and updates, woo!
that's where she'll be getting her current event quiz questions btw just sayin' easy marks whaddup

Thursday, Feb 6th

To all the History Goons,

Overview:

Summarized the Chapter, went over key words. Worked on worksheet.  Talked about important wars during the turn of the century.  

Homework:

- Skill Builder p. 109 #'s 1-4
- Read pages 28-29 from textbook
- 1 page justification of question on p. 29 in textbook
- Chapter 1 Quiz

~mamase mamasa mamakusa~

Good evening history twelve.
Today we went over the sexism quotes we found yesterday, and finished reading through chapter one in class.

The homework for tonight is the Focus Questions on page five, pertaining to the chapter.

James

February 4'14

Today we talked about injustices, specifically women's suffrage, that cause individuals and groups in society to stand against the state and have that freedom to demand change if it impedes on a person's 'life, health, liberty or possessions.'

"We are nothere to ask for a reform or gift but a right - not mercy, but for justice." (Nellie McClung)

In addition, we discussed the relationship between the state and society and the obligations we are both called to uphold and honour. Even though as grade 12 students we are underage and politics seem almost irrelevant, I challenge you to consider some aspects of the state that do have a direct impact on us as the younger members of society. How can we demonstrate essential goodness that is characteristic of humans in our 'natural condition?'

Homework status for tonight:
- finish chapter reading from page 12-14
- answer the question posed in regards to figure 1.6 on page 10 in your textbook
- go to everydaysexism.com and find a quote that is shockingly blatant and be ready to present it to the class

Claire

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Accept my invitation and we will blog classwork discussions and homework alphabetically.

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