Home Work Support

2002 - 2003

for Barry Sovel's courses at Casa Grande High School, Petaluma, CA

Daily Class Activities and Homework Assignments How to use this site: Click on the link for the appropriate class. The daily calendar goes from the most recent to the past. There are links for other pages that detail out assignments, as well as links that allow you to download handouts and instruction sheets. Just below the class links, there are links to the school databases, with ID and passwords. Use these for directed research. 10th Grade Contemporary World History Project 9th Grade Computer Literacy Casa Grande HS Library Databases available to students and families from home   Past Course and Project Archives "The Nation's Top High Schools" go to #730

return to Home GO TO THIS LOCATION TO GET CLASS SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR THE CALIFORNIA WORLD HISTORY PROJECT UNITS Mexico Current Event Links Position Statements: 2003 Many of these homework materials downloadable from this site may require additional software, which can be found at: Acrobat Reader for Windows and Macintosh Stuffit Expander for Macintosh WinZip free evaluation utility for Windows

last updated 18 August 2003.

"Professor Johnson often said that if you didn't know history, you didn't know anything. You were a leaf that didn't know it was part of a tree." [Crichton, Michael. Timeline. 1999]

3 June	Continue HR research Draft essay support sheet South Africa's Apartheid period and Human Rights SA activity sheet     TIME TO RETURN ALL HISTORY TEXTBOOKS
30 May	Begin rersearch of HR Introduce and demonstrate EBSCO and eLibrary Go to Library for research
28 May	Discuss the question: What are human rights? Handout the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [United Nations] View Amnesty International video Introduce Final Project Select individual Human Rights Paper - limit 2 pages Connecft at least one historical example [pre-1945] to help us understand your Human Right Connect at least one current event [post-1945] clearly let us know what the consequences of such a HR ar 2 minute presentation that will help us understand your HR it may take any form, such as, a speech, a debate, a poster, a skit, a video that helps us to know what this HR is about and what its consequences are
26 May: Memorial Day Holdiay
23 May	Chapter 29-30-31 Exam Collect take home exam Begin Human Rights
22 May	Evening Study Session for the Exam 1st session: 3:30 to 4:30 2nd session: 6:00 to 7:00
21 May	Exam Review
19 May	Hand out Take-home Exam to all periods Due the morning of the Exam Exam study session on Thursday, May 22 2nd Period Finish TCI simulation Collect Maps timeline and events summary begin exam review Chapter 29-30-31 Exam on Friday 4th Period Finsh TCI simulation Collect Maps timeline and events summary begin exam review Chapter 29-30-31 Exam on Wednesday 6th Period Return map timelines begin review for exam Watch more of Tito video Chapter 29-30-31 Exam on Friday
15 May	2nd period begin 'Hitler's Rise' map activity Global Forum group to review and vote on proposals 4th period Global Forum group to review and vote on proposals 6th period complete 'Hitler's Rise' map activity make-up for any other work Global Forum group to review and vote on proposals Start video   HW: Complete WW2 events summary and WW2 events timeline
13 May	2nd and 4th period finish TCI quiz game complete WW2 events summary complete WW2 events timeline 6th period begin 'Hitler's Rise' map activity
10 May	SATURDAY: GLOBAL FORUM AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY The bus leaves PROMPTLY at 6:30 PM
9 May	2nd and 6th period Chapter 29-30-31 exam review 4th period REVIEW GLOBAL FORUM COUNTRY PROPOSALS
7 May	HISTORY STAR EXAMS 2nd and 6th period Chapter 29-30-31 exam review Complete WW2 events timeline Complete at home if not finihsed in class 4th period REVIEW GLOBAL FORUM COUNTRY PROPOSALS
5 May	HISTORY STAR EXAMS 2nd and 6th period Chapter 29-30-31 exam review begin WW2 events summary HW: finish WW2 events summary 4th period REVIEW GLOBAL FORUM COUNTRY PROPOSALS
1 May	2nd period Finish the TCI Pre-WW2 game 6th period Begin chapter 29-30 exam review 4th period The TCI Pre-WW2 game
29 April	2nd period Complete the review of Chapter 30 Begin round 1 of the TCI Pre-WW2 game 6th period Finish the TCI Pre-WW2 game 4th period Finish Europa Europa video Continue review of chapter 30
6th AND FINAL GRADE PERIOD BEGINS Week 2 of the After School Global Forum Online Discussions: MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 3:00 - 4:15, ROOM E-16
25 April	2nd period Finish Chapter 30 notes outline [part 2] presentations 6th period Complete the review of Chapter 30 Begin round 1 of the TCI Pre-WW2 game 4th period Begin Europa Europa video HW: Complete the first 2 pages of the Chapter 30 notes outline [5 points]
23 April	2nd period Finish Chapter 30 notes outline [part 1] presentations 6th period Finish Europa Europa video Finish Chapter 30 notes outline [part 2] presentations 4th period Finish chapter 29 presentations
21 April	2nd and 6th period continue review and discussion of chapters 29-30 4th period Review vocabulary and introduce chapter 29 and 30 outlines
Week 1 of the After School Global Forum Online Discussions: MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 3:00 - 4:15, ROOM E-16
17 April	2nd and 6th period continue review and discussion of chapters 29-30 4th period HW: Chapter 29-30 Vocabulary
15 April	2nd period 6th period Review Chapter 29-30 Vocabulary 4th period Update and complete the Global Issue Tracking sheet.]
11 April	2nd Period Chapter 29 notes outline to guide class presenations [25 points: written 5, oral 10, poster 10] 6th periods * Collect Homework * Chapter 29 notes outline class presenations [25 points: written 5, oral 10, poster 10] * Review the growth of fascism in Europe 4th period Finish Nation Presentations continue online review of the Position papers of the nations
9 April	2nd Period Chapter 29 notes outline class presenations [25 points: written 5, oral 10, poster 10] If time, begin Chapter 29-30 Vocabulary [15 points] HW: complete vocabulary 6th period Students shall complete the following individualy: Chapter 29-30 Vocabulary [15 points] Fascism-Communism Venn Diagram [15 points] Complete the first 2 pages of the Chapter 30 notes outline [5 points] HW: complete any of the days assignements that were not completed in class 4th period Continue Nation Presentations Continue online review of the Position papers of the nations [this is a 150 point activity; it requires meaningful and factual communication with your Global Issue Counterpart for each of the other 15 Nations. Update the Global Issue Tracking sheet.] Begin reviewing the Issue Proposals, referring to the Proposal Format Instruction Sheet
7 April	2nd Period work on the visusal for chapter 29 portion use the chapter 29 notes outline to guide class presenations 6th periods Begin review of the periods between the wars 4th period Begin Nation Presentations begin online review of the Position papers of the nations log on at http://www.icons.umd.edu/cwhp2 name: Mexico password: conrad once logged on, read the opening instructions from Simcon [on the opening page] start by going to view the different nations position papers linked at the bottom of the opening page A World Problems Scenario located at http://64-42-4-52.atgi.net/cwhpsimulations/cwhpscenario/scenarioPages/scenariodownloads.html {an alternative site to view the different position papers is at http://www.sonic.net/bantam1/GlobalForumPositions.html TODAY, you will go to the http://www.icons.umd.edu/cwhp2 page and highlight MESSSAGES, then READ SELECTED and scroll down to messages beginning at #660 Respond to all inquirties from different nations that have to do with your teams particular topic, such as child labor or terrorism Then choose at least 5 countries that you have not responded to, review their position for your topic area and respond with questions or comments or suggestions from Mexico's position.
	SPRING BREAK: 29 March TO 4 April 6
27 March	2nd and 6th periods Finish Swing Kids and questions Begin review of the periods between the wars 4th period
25 March	2nd and 6th periods Finish Swing Kids and questions 4th period Finish Swing Kids and questions
21 March	2nd and 6th periods Swing Kids and questions 4th period Swing Kids and questions
19 March	2nd and 6th periods Chapter 28 Exam take-home portion of the exam due 4th period Review Simcon response to position paper
17 March	2nd and 6th periods review for the exam begin take-home portion of the exam in class Note: exam study session: Tuesday evening: 7:00 [M-7] 4th period computer lab: Press Conference library: country ID research polish position papers and research
13 March	'Every 15 minutes" 2nd and 6th periods Review Russian Revolution worksheet finish poster presentations 4th period computer lab
11 March	2nd and 6th periods begin the poster presentations 4th period SUBMIT POSITION PAPER
7 March	END OF GRADING PERIOD 2nd and 6th periods Lecture: Russia under Stalin Finish propaganda posters and present   4th period Fiinsh presentations and Position paper research
5 March	HSEE EXAM DAY LAST DAY TO ACCEPT LATE OF MAEK-UP WORK 2nd and 6th periods magnitogorsk papers due Finish propaganda posters and present 4th period Presentations: Activity Two: round two of Global Issues
3 March	2nd and 6th periods Lecture: Lenin to Stalin Begin TCI simulation: Magnitogorsk Do propaganda poster in class HW: Magnitogorsk letter 4th period Activity Two: round two of Global Issues HW: round 2 individual report
27 February	2nd and 6th periods Review Alexander III's principles of government and begin the comparison to the ideas of Lenin and Stalin Begin planning Propaganda poster   4th period Begin Activity Two, rounds two of Global Issues
25 February	2nd and 6th periods  Continue discussion of pages 640-657 HW: writye 2-3 paragraphs that discuss what the three principles of government, under Alexander III, were and what it would have been like to live under these principles. 4th period Finish Global Issue presentations Discuyss Mexico and security: focus: Mexico;'s stand on the Iraq War.
21 February	2nd and 6th periods Continue discussion of pages 640-657 Begin TCI simulation: Magnitogorsk 4th period Global Issue presentations HW: Individual report: round 1
19 February	2nd and 6th periods Review Lenin vocabulary Introduce pre and post Russian Revolution questionaire TCI simulation: Magnitogorsk [if time] 4th period Complete Global Issues Scenarios - round 1 Computer lab: research Ambassador Identity and Global Issues HW: Individual Report
14 February	RALLY DAY 2nd and 6th period Finish Lenin video and question sheet Introduce Stalin HW: finish questions and complete Lenin vocabulary 4th period Begin Global Issue Scenarios - round 1
12 February	2nd and 6th period Introduce post-WW1 nationalism Lenin video and question sheet 4th period Introduce Global Forum schedule for Country Proposals and After School Conferences Library: Country Ambassodor research
7 February	2nd and 6th period World War 1 Webquest: stage 3: planning and performances 4th period Work on Ambassador Identity Assignment
5 February	2nd and 6th period World War 1 Webquest: stage 2: jigsaw to individual essays 4th period Viva Zapata: review for questions and content of the revolutions

4 June	Keyboardng Work on Paper and make-up work Your Controversial opic Paer is DUE FRIDAY, June 6 Here is the scoring rubric
2 June	Keyboarding Complete Draft of Bibliography for your Controvesial Topic Paper Bibliography/citation examples Work on Paper and make-up work
29 May	Collect Signed Progress Reports Keyboarding or Word Processing Practice CYBERBEE Scavenger Hunt activity Download the cyberbee answer sheet Go to the Cyberbee Scavenger Hunt page complete the answer sheet Work on your Controversial Topic Prep sheet and Essay
27 May	Collect Signed Progress Reports Keyboarding or Word Processing Practice Webhound Scavenger Hunt activity Download the Webhound scavenger hunt sheet Use it to explore the different sights for the answers to the questions complete the answer sheet Work on your Controversial Topic Prep sheet and Essay
26 May: Memorial Day Holdiay
22 May	Example of Evidence Paper
20 May
16 May	Keyboarding Send Mr. Sovel a 'Yahoo Greeting Card' that discusses what he is missing Continue the Controversial Topic Preparation activities If ready, begin the 5 paragraph essay
14 May	Keyboarding MapQuest Activity Continue the Controversial Topic Preparation activities
12 May	Keyboarding Continue the activities from 8 May Be sure to have Controversial Topic chosen and approved today
8 May	Keyboarding Collect evidence cards and response sheet Get approval for Controversial Subject Activity project Begin the Controversial Subject Activity Preparation Sheet
6 May	Keyboarding Continue work on the evidence cards and search engine response sheet Update stock game sheet Introduce Controversial Subject Activity project HW: Evidence cards and response sheet must be turned in at the beginning of class on Thursday, May 8
2 May	Keyboarding Continue work on the evidence cards and search engine response sheet Update stock game sheet
30 April	Keyboarding Practice Update Stock Market Game Finish practice and comparison of search engine information Directions and topic choices Evidence Cards Bibliography/citation examples When you have completed your evidence cards, respond to question/discussion sheet on the different features of the search engines
28 April	Keyboarding Practice Update Stock Market Game Continue practice and comparison of search engine information Directions and topic choices Evidence Cards Bibliography/citation examples
6th AND FINAL GRADE PERIOD BEGINS
24 April	Keyboarding Introduce practice and comparison of search engine information Directions and topic choices Evidence Cards Bibliography/citation examples
22 April	Keyboarding Introduce how search engines work and what they look look for Introduce simple Boolean search logic Play search result game
18 April	Final opportunity to work on make-up work or paper points for the 5th grade period
16 April	make-up work or paper points for the 5th grade period
14 April	make-up work or paper points for the 5th grade period
10 April	OPEN HOUSE Keyboarding practice Complete stock market selections and spreadsheet creation, Day 1 If any time left, you may continue any unfinished activities
8 April	Be sure to check the posted updated grade sheets Keyboarding practice Begin stock market selections and spreadsheet creation Stock Market Game instruction sheet If any time left, you may continue any unfinished activities
	SPRING BREAK: 29 March TO 4 April 6
28 March	Keyboarding practice continue unfinished activitries you make corrections to anty of the returned materials [and then resubmit]
26 March	Keyboarding practice continue unfinished activitries
24 March	Keyboarding practice Introduce Pi Spreadsheet Activity take measurements complete Pi Test Complete Multiplication and Charts spreadsheets Complete Spreadsheet Practice Quizzes Continue 'Paper Points'
20 March	Keyboarding practice continue unfinished activitries
18 March	Keyboarding practice Begin the Multiplication and Charts activity sheets
14 March	Keyboarding practice continue unfinished activitries
12 March	'Every 15 minutes' SAFETY RALLY
10 March	Keyboarding practice Begin Spreadsheet Practice sheets
6 March	Electives Rally Day Schedule- END OF GRADING PERIOD Keyboarding practice Formula Copying demonstration Workbook: pages 146 and 148 to 160 Workbook quizzes:
4 March	HSEE EXAM SCHEDULE DAY Keyboarding practice Introduce 'paper points' work and its affect on the Grade Policy for receiving an A or a B grade In class work and activities..............79% of 5th report period grade Four 'paper points'....................10% Additional 4 'paper'points'...........10% Spreadsheet concepts discussion Workbook: complete pages 120-146
28 February	LAST DAY FOR LATE OR MISSING OR CORRECTED WORK TO BE TURNED IN Review Final Exam In-class corrections and make-up work Begin Spreadsheets, using Microsoft Excel complete pages 120-135 in the workbook
26 February	MICROSOFT WORD FINAL EXAM
24 February	Keyboarding practice Review Crossword puzzles Microsoft Word Exam review: The student must be able to demonstrate the use of upper and lower indents font style and size save as page margins alignment [right, center, left] creating a new document the various tabs and tab leaders headers and footers spell check line spacing
20 February	Keyboarding practice Review Crossword puzzles Collect demonstration quizzes and practice exam Introduce inserting graphics objects and text wrapping Introduce Word's reading level evaluations Introduce WordArt and various fill possiblities
18 February	Keyboarding practice Finish quizzes note: quizzes due in by Thursday [2/20] Complete Practice Word Processing Exam sheet focus on formatting instructions HW: Complete Word Processing Crossword puzzles brown version or yellow version
13 February	Keyboarding Practice continue Quizzes: for workbook sections pages 10 - 39, 47 - 52, 54 - 56 Workbook: Inserting images: page 42 then complete Test #8 [from the Quiz packet] Begin Practice Word Processing Exam sheet Title: Practice Test Save to: My Documents Insert Header with your Workstation and Period Print out completed practice test
11 February	Keyboarding Practice Quizs: for workbook sections pages 10 - 39, 47 - 52, 54 - 56
6 February	Keyboarding Practice Workbook: Word: pages 47 - 52 and 54 - 56 Next, Go to the Internet enter this URL: http://www.sonic.net/bantam1/UsingTables.html open and save this reference/ summary document to your desktop Follow the instructions and complete the Using Tables handout WRITE A LETTER TO MR. SOVEL, TELLING HIM WHAT HE MISSED OUT ON TODAY Save it as 'Holiday'
4 February	Keyboarding Practice Workbook: Word: pages 22 - 39 Go to the Internet enter this URL: http://www.sonic.net/bantam1/ruler.rtf open and save this reference/ summary document to your desktop Open your Interview file apply the Indent and Tab information to the document, in order to make it look like the instructor's document reminder: you can make a forced page break by (a) placing the insertion point where you want the line to break (b) holding down the SHIFT KEY and hitting ENTER
31 January	Keyboarding Practice Pencil and paper: Interview neighbor Workbook: Word: pages 10 - 21 Practice: enter your written Interview attempt to make it look like the instructor's model
29 January	Course rules and procedures New seating and How to log on Setting up typing program user file Work\book: Word: pages 6 - 10
27 january	Course Overview Rules intro Ability/experience questionaire Workbook: Basics: pages 1 - 5 Explore Typing software Attention Game [if time]

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