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Mr. Orff

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April 23, 2009

04/23/09

The Cold War unit test has been postponed until 4/30.  Homework is due then as well.  The review game is likewise postponed until 4/28.  There will be a WWII veteran speaker on Friday, 4/24 for all classes. 

The reading for chapter 34 is now due on 5/5 and the reading for chapters 35 & 36 is now due on 5/11.  The test date for the final unit is still on 5/14.

March 19, 2009

03/19/09

Test bank for honors world history Download Test bank questions WH101 2009

Test bank for on-level world history Download Test bank questions WH102 2009

March 18, 2009

03/18/09

4th period enrichment activity is due Thurdsay, March 19.  DO NOT FORGET!!!!!

March 11, 2009

03/11/09

Here are the reading dates and test date:

Ch. 30 due 3/13; Ch. 31 due 3/20; unit test 3/23

Here is the schedule for presentations.  Be sure to find your class and day.

Download Schedule for project presentations Spring 09 1

March 06, 2009

03/06/09

Here are the essay questions for 1st, 2nd, 6th, & 7th periods:

1.    List and describe the positive and negative effect that Nationalism, Militarism, and the Industrial Revolution had on

Europe

at the start of World War I.

  1.   Compare and contrast the effect of western imperialism on

    China

    and

    Japan

    .  Give numerous examples.
  2.     Analyze three (3) turning points of World War I and how they affected the outcome of the war.

Here are the essay questions for 4th period:

1.    List and describe three causes of World War I.

2.    Of the new weapons used during WWI, what three (3) weapons had the greatest impact on the battlefield?

Here is the helpful hints writing guide: Download Orffdaddy's writing tips

Please remember to bring a blue or black ink pen to write with.  Do not write on the back of the paper.  Do an outline on the essay question sheet.  Staple all papers together.

March 05, 2009

03/05/09

World War I powerpoint Download World War I or The Great War

March 04, 2009

03/04/09

The WWI unit quiz has been moved to Friday, March 6.  Homework is due that day.  I will post directions for the essay and possible questions on Friday as well.

Enrichment activity for 102's is due on March 19.  Don't forget!!!!!!!

February 17, 2009

02/17/09

Reading due dates:

Chapter 27 is due 2/18; chapter 28 is due 2/23.

Imperialism unit test 2/26.  Homework is due then.

February 10, 2009

02/10/09

Here is the Industrial Revolution powerpoint. Download People and Discoveries during the Industrial Revolution!!

January 26, 2009

01/26/09

The unit 2 (Industrial Revolution) test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, February 12.  Homework is due then also.  The 1st enrichment activity for the 101's is due then also.