Friday, March 22, 2013

A Day: WWI Propaganda

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we discussed the use of "total war" during World War I and how civilians contributed to the war effort.  We also analyzed the use of propaganda during the war.  For homework, you are to create your own propaganda poster for WWI.  Please remember that the poster should be professional, neat, colorful, and creative.  Furthermore, you CANNOT draw this on lined paper.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

Thursday, March 21, 2013

B Day: WWI Continues

Hello everyone!  Please read Chapter 29 Section 3 for homework and complete the worksheet.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

Monday, March 18, 2013

B Day (Periods 9-10): WWI Performance

Hello all! Today we discussed the life of a WWI soldiers within the trenches. We also analyzed various weapons that were used during the war and the impact it had on the world. For homework, you are to create a monologue or a dance based on trench warfare during WWI. The monologue or dance should not be comedic and should be taken seriously. You may work with a partner or group if you create a dance, but the end product should be creative and professional. If you have any questions, please email me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

B Day (Periods 1-2): WWI Letters

Hello all! Today we discussed the life of a WWI soldiers within the trenches. We also analyzed various weapons that were used during the war and the impact it had on the world. For homework, you are to create a letter home based on trench warfare during WWI.  If you have any questions, please email me. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur

Saturday, March 16, 2013

A Day: WWI Performance

Hello all!  Yesterday we discussed the life of a WWI soldiers within the trenches.  We also analyzed various weapons that were used during the war and the impact it had on the world.  For homework, you are to create a monologue or a dance based on trench warfare during WWI.  The monologue or dance should not be comedic and should be taken seriously.  You may work with a partner or group if you create a dance, but the end product should be creative and professional.  If you have any questions, please email me.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Willy-Nicky Letters

Hello all! On Thursday, we discussed the causes of World War I. We also analyzed the impact of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. As I mentioned in class, letters were exchanged between Kaiser Wilhelm II and Czar Nicholas II before the war began. These letters show the tension between Germany and Russia. For homework, please read the letters and answer the questions at the end of the packet. Furthermore, you may also read Chapter 29 Section 2 within your textbooks in preparation of the next class. The second assignment is optional. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur   P.S.-  Your notebook quiz will be on Wednesday.  Have a great day!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

A Day: Willy-Nicky Letters

Hello all!  Yesterday we discussed the causes of World War I.  We also analyzed the impact of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.  As I mentioned in class, letters were exchanged between Kaiser Wilhelm II and Czar Nicholas II before the war began.  These letters show the tension between Germany and Russia.  For homework, please read the letters and answer the questions at the end of the packet.  Furthermore, you may also read Chapter 29 Section 2 within your textbooks in preparation of the next class.  The second assignment is optional.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur