Wednesday, March 30

We started class discussions on the topic of, "Who started the Cold War?" Only G Period has homework (since we had long-block): Read Chapter 26-1 in the Americans textbook and take notes on the "Terms and Names."

Tuesday, March 29

Today in class we finished the PowerPoint, discussed the Berlin Blockade and Airlift and I gave you a bit of time to begin the reading that is homework tonight.

• PowerPoint: The Origins of the Cold War
• In-Class Reading: Why did the Soviet Union blockade Berlin?
• Berlin Airlift Video (didn't have time to get to this in class, but feel free to check it out)

Homework: Actively Read-- Origins of the Cold War: Did the Soviet Union Start the Cold War?

-Notes/questions in the margins -Underline/highlight

**We will have a whole-class discussion based on this reading Wednesday in class.**

Monday, March 28

Each class is at a slightly different point, due to MCAS weirdness last week and the course-selection assembly today. Only E period has homework, since we had long block!

• PowerPoint: The Origins of the Cold War
• In-Class Reading: Why did the Soviet Union blockade Berlin?
• Berlin Airlift Video

E Period-- Homework: Actively Read-- Origins of the Cold War: Did the Soviet Union Start the Cold War? -Notes/questions in the margins -Underline/highlight **We will have a whole-class discussion based on this reading Wednesday in class.**

Friday, March 25

We're back to normal life after MCAS week!

• Today in class we talked about the Origins of the Cold War (hint, hint, that there's a link to today's PowerPoint used in class!!)
• I also checked the 26-1 "Assessment" that was assigned Monday. If you were absent, make sure to show this to me ASAP so I can give you credit for you work!

**No homework over this weekend.**

Tuesday, March 22

Due to MCAS, I only saw E period today. We just began watching a documentary, WWII: Behind Closed Doors. I'll provide a link below to all who are interested. It gives some background to the relationship between the Allies during the war, and lays the groundwork for understanding the Cold War.

Here's the Link:

WWII Behind Closed Doors: Episode 2

This brings you to the first section of the film. You can follow the links from there.

Monday, March 21

Today, we started our unit on the Cold War. You had time in class to begin working on the following assignment:

Read Chapter 26, Section 1 (starting on p.808) of the Americans textbook and complete the Assessment section, #1-#5 on p.814. I will be checking for completion on FRIDAY. This will be your only homework (if not completed in class) during MCAS week.

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Friday, March 19

Today in class we finished WWII project presentations, and then had some time to address IB-related questions. No homework for this weekend.