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Cordova Social Studies
Today’s date is Wednesday,
April 18, 2012
Essential Question #145
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REVIEW: How did Japan feel about Germany signing
a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union?
REVIEW: Why did the United States stop trading with
Japan?
Do you think the United States’ refusal to trade with
Japan led Japan to attack the United States at Pearl
Harbor? Explain.
Today the United States is refusing to trade with Iran,
because Iran may be building a nuclear bomb. What
effect do you think our lack of trade will create?
REVIEW: Why did Japan lose the battles of the Coral
Sea and Midway?
Important Stuff
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Where in the world?
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Tuesday: What is the largest lake in the world? Caspian Sea.
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Wednesday: What is the longest river in the world?
Auctions
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Random weekly prize increased to $5,000.
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Friday!
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The following classes have an auction: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th
Mock Trial #5 & 6
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When: After spring break & after EOGs
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What: Hitler & Trayvon Martin
Spring Pictures
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Friday, April 20th
Field Test Language Arts EOG this Friday, April 20th
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Go to your 2nd period.
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Your cell phones will be collected.
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Test time will be from 7:30 – 11:15 am.
SGAs – next week
Progress reports – next Thursday
Today’s Agenda
Work on World War II trading cards
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For each trading card:
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Side one: Information (important PEOPLE and EVENTS)
Germany (pp. 4, 5, 7, 8)
[25 points]
Japan (pp. 9, 10, 11)
[20 points]
Italy (p. 8)
[5 points]
Soviet Union (pp. 5, 7, 8)
[20 points]
France (p. 7)
[5 points]
United Kingdom (p. 7)
[5 points]
United States (pp. 9, 10, 11)
[20 points]
Side two: An image representing the country
Work on World War II Review Questions
Trading Cards
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All trading cards are due this Thursday,
April 19.
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A card with a smiley face = $500.
A card with Mr. Cordova’s initials = $5,000.
A card with Mr. Cordova’s full signature = $10,000.
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You will be able to trade cards.
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Axis symbols
Allied symbols