08/06/25-Journal Entry 1-What Does it Mean to Face History?: click the link below to access Journal Entry 1. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
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08/07/25-Journal Entry 2-Contracting: click the link below to access Journal Entry 2. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
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08/13/25-Journal Entry 3-Personal Identity: click the link below to access Journal Entry 3. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
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08/19/25-Journal Entry 4-Multiple Identities: click the link below to access Journal Entry 4. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
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08/28/25-Journal Entry 5-Identity and Decision Making: click the link below to access Journal Entry 5. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
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09/05/25-Journal Entry 6-Membership and Belonging: click the link below to access Journal Entry 6. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
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09/26/25-Journal Entry 7-Anti-Semitism: click the link below to access journal entry 7. Answer the questions on you own paper and, in your heading, include the number of the journal prompt. Due Friday, 09/26
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10/01/25-Journal Entry 8-Membership and Race: click the link below to access Journal Entry 8. Answer the questions on you own paper and, in your heading, include the number of the journal entry.
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10/20/25-Entry 9-Nationalism: click the link below to access journal prompt 9. Answer the questions on you own paper and, in your heading, include the number of the journal prompt.
2025-2026 Class Syllabus: click the link below to view the syllabus for this course. The syllabus includes a course description, classroom procedures, supplies needed and other important information.
08/06/25-Journal Entry 1-What Does it Mean to Face History?: click the link below to access Journal Entry 1. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
08/06/25-Facing History Introduction Videos: click the links below to watch two videos that introduce the major themes of a Facing History course. Click the third link to access a concept map that you are to fill out while you watch both videos. On the concept map write down words or phrases in the bubbles that surround the center that come to mind while viewing the videos that you think best describes what happens in a Facing History course. Each blank bubble should be filled with a word or phrase you have chosen. Due Friday 8/8/25.
08/07/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/07/25-Journal Entry 2-Contracting: click the link below to access Journal Entry 2. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
08/08/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/08/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-Contract Norms click the link below to read the attached selection "Contract Norms". Afterwards complete the task on your own paper to be submitted.
08/11/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/11/25-2025 Class Contract Vote: click the link below to access ballot for the 2025 Facing History Class Contract. Vote yes for only 5 class norms you think should be part of our class contract for the time that we are together this semester. Vote no for norms that you do not want to be part of the contract. The top 5 norms that have the highest percentage of "yes" votes will be cemented as being our Class Contract.
08/11/25-2025 Classwork-Identity Chart: instructions will be provided at the top of the document.
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08/12/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
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08/13/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
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08/13/25-Journal Entry 3-Personal Identity: click the link below to access Journal Entry 3. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
08/13/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-My Honest Poem: click the link below to read the attached selection "My Honest Poem". You will receive a physical copy of this in class. After the reading, we will complete the analysis questions in groups.
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08/14/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
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08/15/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/15/25-Today's Assignment-Activity-My Honest Poem Sentence Starters: click the link below to view the attached selection "My Honest Poem Sentence Starters". Use your journal reflections, identity chart, and ideas from your class discussions to create your own “honest poem.” Due Monday 8/18/25.
08/18/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
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08/19/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/19/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-The Bear That Wasn't: click the first link below to read the attached selection "The Bear That Wasn't". Afterwards, click the second link to complete the 5 analysis questions on your own paper independently and submit them to be graded. Due at the end of class 08/19/25.
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08/22/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/19/25-Journal Entry 4-Multiple Identities: click the link below to access Journal Entry 4. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
08/22/25-Today's Assignment-Film Study-Becoming American: click the first link to access part 2 of the documentary "Becoming American". Watch the film clip starting at the the stamp of 56:11 to 1:05:11. After viewing the film clip, click the second link to complete the 4 analysis questions on your own paper independently and submit them to be graded. Due Monday 08/25/25.
08/25/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
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08/27/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
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08/28/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/28/25-Journal Entry 5-Identity and Decision Making: click the link below to access Journal Entry 5. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
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08/29/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/29/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-Little Things are Big: click the first link below to read the attached selection "Little Things are Big". Afterwards, complete the 5 analysis questions on your own paper independently and submit them to be graded.
09/03/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
08/29/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-Little Things are Big Part B: click the first link below to read the attached selection "Little Things are Big Part B". Afterwards, complete the 4 analysis questions on your own paper independently and submit them to be graded. Due Wednesday 09/03/25 at the end of class.
09/03/25-REMINDER! Journal Entries 1-5 Due Friday- journal entries 1-5 will be checked Friday 09/05/25. If you missed any journal entries, check the "ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES SO FAR" tab at the top of the website for all journal prompts.
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09/05/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
09/05/25-Journal Entry 6-Membership and Belonging: click the link below to access Journal Entry 6. Read the prompts and address each on your own paper. Be sure to put the number of the journal entry and title in your heading. Keep your journal entries in a folder or notebook that you can keep up with. All journal entries will be reviewed for a grade periodically.
09/08/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
09/08/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-The In Group: click the first link below to read the attached selection "The In Group". Afterwards, click the second link to access the analysis questions. complete the 4 analysis questions on your own paper independently and submit them to be graded. Due Wednesday 09/10/25 at the end of class.
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09/10/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
9/10/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-What to do With a Difference: click the first link below to read the attached selection "What to do With a Difference". Afterwards, we will complete the analysis questions verbally as a class. You do not have to submit any responses to be graded.
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09/12/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
09/15/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
09/15/25-Film Analysis-The Eye of the Beholder- click the link below to access the analysis questions for today's film. These questions will be discussed as a large group, and do not need to be submitted for a grade.
09/22/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
09/22/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-Universe of Obligation: click the first link below to read the selection "Universe of Obligation". Afterwards, click the second link to access the graphic organizer activity. Complete the graphic organizer on your own paper independently and submit it to be graded. Due Friday 09/22/25 at the end of the period.
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09/26/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
09/26/25-Journal Entry 7-Anti-Semitism: click the link below to access journal entry 7. Answer the questions on you own paper and, in your heading, include the number of the journal prompt. Due Friday, 09/26
09/29/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
09/29/25-Reading-Anti-Semitism-A Case Study in Discrimination : This is NOT an assignment that needs to be submitted. We will be reading this together in class. Click the attachment below to view a text introduction the next topic: Anti-Semitism, A Case Study in Discrimination.
09/29/25-Today's Assignment-Anti-Semitism S.I.T: Click the first link to access the video. As you watch the video “The History of Anti-Semitism”, complete the S.I.T. activity. Write 2 things that are shocking to you, two things that are interesting, and two things that are troubling from your viewing. Write your responses on your own paper. A recap of what should be written on your paper can be accessed by clicking the second link. You will need to submit this as an assignment. Due Monday, 09/28
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10/01/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
10/01/25-Journal Entry 8-Membership and Race: click the link below to access Journal Entry 8. Answer the questions on you own paper and, in your heading, include the number of the journal entry.
10/01/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-Growing Up with Racism: click the first link below to read the attached selection "Growing Up with Racism". Afterwards, we will complete the analysis questions verbally as a class. You do not have to submit any responses to be graded.
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10/03/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
10/10/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
10/10/25-Film Analysis-Race-The Power of an Illusion- click the first link to access the film that will be viewed today, "Race: The Power of an Illusion". Click the link second below to access the analysis questions for today's film. These questions will be discussed as a large group, and do not need to be submitted for a grade.
10/10/25-REMINDER! Journal Entries 6-8 Due Wednesday- journal entries 6-8 will be checked Wednesday 10/22/25. If you missed any journal entries, check the "ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES SO FAR" tab at the top of the website for all journal prompts.
10/20/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
10/20/25-Entry 9-Nationalism: click the link below to access journal prompt 9. Answer the questions on you own paper and, in your heading, include the number of the journal prompt.
10/20/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-Nations, States, and Nationalism: click the first link below to read the attached selection "Nations, States, and Nationalism". Afterwards, complete the analysis questions on your own paper. You do not have to submit any responses to be graded. Due Monday, 10/20
10/20/25-Film Analysis-What is Nationalism-Nationalism Explained: click the link to access the film that will be viewed today, "What is Nationalism-Nationalism Explained". This film will help to explain concepts from the reading, there are now questions to submit associated with the video.
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10/22/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
10/22/25-Today's Activity-Nationalism Wordcloud: click the link below to access the Wordcloud for today's activity. Read the prompt, and then respond to it.
10/22/25-REMINDER! Journal Entries 6-9 Due Monday- journal entries 6-9 will be checked Monday 10/27/25. If you missed any journal entries, check the "ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES SO FAR" tab at the top of the website for all journal prompts.
10/27/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
10/27/25-Today's Assignment-Armenian Genocide S.I.T: Click the first link to access the video. As you watch the video “The Armenian Genocide”, complete the S.I.T. activity. Write 2 things that are shocking to you, two things that are interesting, and two things that are troubling from your viewing. Write your responses on your own paper. A recap of what should be written on your paper can be accessed by clicking the second link. You will need to submit this as an assignment. Due Wednesday, 10/29.
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10/29/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
10/29/25-Journal Entry 10-Germany and World War I: click the link below to access journal prompt 10. Answer the questions on you own paper and, in your heading, include the number of the journal prompt.
10/29/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-Germany and World War I: click the first link below to read the attached selection "Germany and World War I". Afterwards complete the analysis questions on your own paper to be submitted. Due Friday, 10/31.
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10/31/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
11/03/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
11/03/25-Today's Assignment-Reading-The Treaty of Versailles: click the first link below to read the attached selection "The Treaty of Versailles". Afterwards complete the analysis questions on your own paper to be submitted. Due Monday 11/03/25.
11/03/25-Today's Activity-Treaty of Versailles Newspaper Headlines: click the link below to access the the Newspaper Generator website. After completing the Treaty of Versailles Reading and analysis questions, fill out all the fields on the Newspaper Generator (newspaper name, headline, author, picture, and article text). Type a newspaper headline in the headline field that would expresses how you think the German people would react to the Treaty of Versailles, find a picture (picture may need to be downloaded from internet) that would visually display the feeling you think the German people would have after realizing the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles, then in 50 words or less provide article text that summarizes the impact the Treaty of Versailles had on Germany in on the document. When complete, tap the "Make It" button at the bottom of the Newspaper Generator to download a copy of your newspaper onto your device. After creating and downloading your Newspaper article email it to martinqm@scsk12.org to receive credit. Due Wednesday 11/05/25.
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11/05/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
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11/07/25-Today's Bellwork: click the link below to access the bellwork for the day.
11/07/25-Today's Assignment-Video and Activity-The Weimar Constitution: click the first link below to watch a video the describes the structure, strengths, and weaknesses of the Weimar Government that was established in Germany after World War I. After watching the video click the second link to access the "Introduction to the Weimar Republic" handout. Read each of the seven statements on the handout. Then on your own paper, for each of the seven statements, indicate whether the statement represents a characteristic of democracy, or a challenge to democracy by marking "D" for democracy and "X" for challenges to democracy. Statements from the handout DO NOT need to be rewritten on your own paper. Just number your paper 1-7, and mark "D" or "X" for each. Due Wednesday 11/12/25.
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