April 23 Mr. Dimeck 23, April

World History 8

Today was Ancient Rome Trivia Challange.  Tomorrow is the Ancient Rome Test.

Modern World History

We completed Gallipoli and began our examination of the Battle of Verdun.

US History I

We examined the Anaconda Plan and the First Battle of Bull Run.

April 22 Mr. Dimeck 22, April

World History 8

I always get a little sad around this time each year.  Today examined the death of Rome and created a list of reasons behind its demise.

REMINDER:  The PowerPoint notes are available online on the files page.  Tomorrow we will play the review game and Friday is the test.

Modern World History

We continued watching Gallipoli in class today.

US History I

We explored Lincoln’s decision with Fort Sumter and began looking at the advantages and disadvantages of the North and South.

REMINDER:  The online test for Chapter 10 is currently active.  You will have tonight and tomorrow to complete it.  The official deadline is 9 AM Friday.


April 21 Mr. Dimeck 21, April

World History 8

We examined the rule of Emperor Constantine and his impact on what is left of Rome.

REMINDER:  Thursday is the review for Rome and Friday is the test.

Modern World History

We continued watching Gallipoli in class.

US History I

Today we took account of the events leading to the attack on Ft. Sumter.

April 20 Mr. Dimeck 20, April

World History 8

We examined the rule of Emperor Diocletian today.

REMINDER:  Thursday will be the Ancient Rome Review and Friday will be the test.

Modern World History

We began watching Gallipoli.

US History I

Today we looked at some highlights of Chapter 10.  We will start the Civil War tomorrow.


April 17 Mr. Dimeck 17, April

World History 8

We examined Pompeii through GoogleEarth.

Modern World History

Today we saw how the powers tried to make a breakthrough at sea in WWI and shopped for new allies.

US History I

Today we looked at new weapons and how military tactics did not match up with the new weapons.

REMINDER: Monday section 1-3 notes are due for the Chapter 10 take home assignment.

April 16 Mr. Dimeck 16, April

World History 8

We began a video on the destruction of Pompeii.

Modern World History

Today we looked for a breakthrough in WWI through the air.

US History I

Today was the Manifest Destiny Test.

REMINDER:  Chapter 10 take home assignment is currently available on the files page.

April 15 Mr. Dimeck 15, April

TAX DAY!!!

World History 8

Today we learned of the policy of Bread and Circuses in Ancient Rome.

Modern World History

We viewed a film on the early part of WWI and trench warfare.

US History I

Today was Manifest Destiny Trivia Challenge.

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the Manifest Destiny Test.  Bring your textbooks to class tomorrow.

April 14 Mr. Dimeck 14, April

World History 8

Today, in small groups, we suggested solutions to some issues that Roman Emperors would have to contend with.

Modern World History

We discussed the situation on the Western and Eastern Front in 1914-1915.

US History I

We finished the Mexican War today.

REMINDER:  Tomorrow will be the review and Thursday the test.

April 13 Mr. Dimeck 13, April

World History 8

We examined the Age of Augustus and the rule of the early Emperors of Rome today.

REMINDER:  Tomorrow your Newspaper assignment is due.

Modern World History

Today we examined the Schleffen Plan and the beginning of World War I.

US History I

We looked at the beginning of the Mexican War with the election of James K. Polk.

REMINDER:  Wednesday will be the review and Thursday will be the test on Manifest Destiny.

April 8 Mr. Dimeck 8, April

World History 8

We discussed the change in Roman ideology and the First Triumvirate.
REMINDER:  The Newspaper assignment is due April 14th.

Modern World History

Today we talked about the mixture of “isms” and their effect on WWI.

US History I

We began discussing issues between the USA and Mexican owned Texas.