B Day: Jewish Ghettos

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed German expansion within the 1930s and how it affected Jewish people living within Nazi-occupied territories.  For homework, you are to read the article on the Jewish ghettos and answer the following questions: 

1.)   In your opinion, what were the intentions of the Nazis in deporting Jewish people to ghettos and closing them in?
2.)  Why do you believe that the Germans wanted to establish ghettos near railway transports?
3.)  Why do you believe Germany did not establish ghettos within their own borders?
4.)  Why did the Germans establish a Jewish Council, or Judenrat, in each ghetto?  Why did the Germans themselves not govern the ghettos?
5.)  How might the establishment of a Judenrat have given Jewish people in the ghetto a false sense of security?
6.)  Identify some of the dilemmas that Jewish people faced on a daily basis in the ghettos.
7.)  Identify methods in which the Jewish people within the ghettos attempted to keep their sanity and dignity.

Please also remember that your test will be on Wednesday, May 8.  I will hand out study guides during next class.  Furthermore, my Periods 9-10 class will be required to submit their rough drafts for the research paper by midnight tonight.  Please remember that I will be unavailable to answer emails due to APA Idol.  If you have an issue submitting a paper, please email it to me by the required time.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day (Periods 7-8): Totalitarianism Quiz

Hello everyone! This is a reminder that you will have a quiz on totalitarianism and genocide during Friday's class. Furthermore, please remember that your research papers are due by midnight tonight. Since I will be at APA Idol, I will be unable to answer questions. If you have any issues with submitting the rough draft, please email the document to me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S- The test for the unit will be on Monday, May 13. A study guide will be handed out during Friday's class.

A Day (Periods 3-4): Totalitarianism Quiz

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that you will have a quiz on totalitarianism and genocide during tomorrow's class.  Furthermore, please remember that your research papers are due by midnight tonight.  Since I will be at APA Idol, I will be unable to answer questions.  If you have any issues with submitting the rough draft, please email the document to me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

P.S-  For the theatre majors in the class, please hand in the signed permission slips to watch "The Pianist" ASAP.

P.P.S-  The test for the unit will be on Monday, May 13.  A study guide will be handed out during Friday's class.

B Day: Rise of Fascism

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the rise of Adolf Hitler within Germany.  For homework, you are to read the textbook pages and complete the worksheet that I handed out at the end of the class.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Totalitarianism Scene

Hello everyone!  Please remember that your group projects in which your group writes a scene as if the United States was ruled by a totalitarian dictator is due on Tuesday.  Please email me with any questions that you may have.  Furthermore, you must read the textbook pages and answer the worksheet that was handed out at the end of Wednesday's class.  Have a great rest of the weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day (Periods 9-10): Totalitarianism Scene

Hello everyone!  On Thursday, we discussed the control methods of Josef Stalin within the Soviet Union and the various agricultural and industrial policies for the nation.  We also analyzed his treatment of the farmers, intellectuals, and religious officials within the Ukraine and whether it can be considered a genocide.  For homework, you are to create a scene for a play.  The scene should focus on the following question: what would it be like living under a totalitarian government within the United States?  The grading rubric was handed out at the end of the last class and the assignment is due on Wednesday.  Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day (Periods 1-2): WWI/Russian Revolution Movie Project

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that your movie projects (scene and poster) are due on Monday.  These assignments must be completed prior to walking into the class.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.  Have a great rest of the weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

All Classes: WWI/Russian Revolution Test

Hello everyone.  This is a reminder that your test will be next week.  For my A day class, the test is on Monday.  For the B day, it is on Tuesday.  PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.  Be prepared to take the test on these days.

Furthermore, the first part of the movie project for my UC Tech class will be due on this upcoming Friday.  For my APA class on the B day, you should complete the worksheet on the Russian Revolution for tomorrow's class.  Please email me with any questions that you may have.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur