May 29–Spring Day Mr. Dimeck 29, May

World History 8

For homework read pgs 334-341 and answer questions 2-4 on pg 341.

Modern World History & US History I

We watched more Disney propaganda films.

MHW REMINDER: Finish the Battles and People vocab assignment.


May 28 Mr. Dimeck 28, May

Tomorrow is Spring Day!

World History 8

Today was the Byzantine Empire and Early Middle Ages Test.

Modern World History

We examined the German disaster at Stalingrad today in class.

US History I

We continued the video on Reconstruction.

May 27 Mr. Dimeck 27, May

World History 8

Today was the 8th Grade Awards Ceremony.  We will be having the Byzantine and Early Middle Ages Test tomorrow.

Modern World History

We began exploring Operation Barbarossa today.

US History I

We started to watch a video on Reconstruction.

World History 8 Update Mr. Dimeck 24, May

Due to the 8th Grade Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, the Byzantine and Early Middle Ages test is moved to Thursday. We will review Tuesday when we get back from break.

May 22th Mr. Dimeck 22, May

World History 8

Today we watched David Macaulay’s Castle in class.

REMINDER:  Tuesday, when we get back from a nice long vacation, we will review and take a test on the Byzantine Empire and Early Middle Ages Wednesday.

Modern World History

After examining Goebbel’s 19 Propaganda Points, we watched Disney wartime propaganda films and applied the 19 Points.

US History I

Today was the Civil War Test.


May 21 Mr. Dimeck 21, May

World History 8

We worked on an in class assignment.  If it wasn’t completed in class it should be completed for homework.

Read pgs. 300-307 on pg. 307 complete questions 1, 2, 3, 5.

For tomorrow, be sure to follow the directions for Goebbels 19 Propaganda Points, print out the sheet, and bring it to class tomorrow (Friday May 22).

For homework, complete the Battles and People assignment due on June 1st.

US History I

Today we played Civil War Trivia Challenge.  Tomorrow is the Civil War test.

Period 4 and 6 Mr. Dimeck 21, May

Modern World History

For tomorrow, be sure to follow the directions for Goebbels 19 Propaganda Points, print out the sheet, and bring it to class tomorrow (Friday May 22).

For homework, complete the Battles and People assignment due on June 1st.

May 20 Mr. Dimeck 20, May

World History 8

We explored the power of the church and how it was able to control the lives of people during the Middle Ages.

REMINDER:  Tomorrow you will need to  bring your textbook to class for an in class assignment and you will tell me which project you will be doing.

Modern World History

We completed our brief lead-in to WWII.

US History I

Today we discussed the changes to the nation from the Civil War and Lincoln’s assassination.

REMINDER:  Tomorrow is review day for Friday’s test.

May 19 Mr. Dimeck 19, May

World History 8

We examined peasant life in the Middle Ages.

Modern World History

Today we examined Hitler’s rise to power.

US History I

The Civil War came to an end today.

REMINDER:  We will be reviewing on Thursday for a test on Friday.

May 18 Mr. Dimeck 18, May

World History 8

Today we began looking at the emergence of feudalism and the life of nobles.

REMINDER:  We will be having a test on the Byzantine Empire and the Early Middle Ages on Tuesday next week.

Modern World History

We began to look at events leading up to WWII.

REMINDER:  Tomorrow your list of sources is due.

US History I

Sherman’s March to the Sea was our topic.  The Civil War is coming to an end.

REMINDER: Tomorrow your list of sources is due.