APA: The Great Society

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed background on President Lyndon B. Johnson and analyzed the goals of the "War on Poverty" and the "Great Society."  We finished class by researching various policies within the latter.  Please finish the chart over the weekend.  I will collect during the next class.  Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Vietnam War

Hello everyone!  Please remember that your homework is to complete the worksheet on the Vietnam War.  Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: New Frontier

Hello everyone! During Friday's class, we analyzed the foreign policy of J.F.K. during the Cold War. We specifically analyzed his Cold War policy of "flexible response" and his actions towards Fidel Castro. For homework, you are to read about his domestic policies. Please read Chapter 28 Section 2 and answer #1-5 on p. 889. Email me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day and enjoy your trip on Wednesday!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: New Frontier

Hello everyone!  During Friday's class, we analyzed the foreign policy of J.F.K. during the Cold War.  We specifically analyzed his Cold War policy of "flexible response" and his actions towards Fidel Castro.  For homework, you are to read about his domestic policies.  Please read the packet that I have assigned and complete the worksheet on the last page.  Email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Peace Corps

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the significance of the Election of 1960. For homework, you are to research the creation of the Peace Corps and create an outline for the origins of the organization, goals, details and statistics, and a comparison to the contemporary Peace Corps. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur   P.S.- Break a leg to all of the actors in the showcase tonight!

AAHS: Peace Corps

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the significance of the Election of 1960.  For homework, you are to research the creation of the Peace Corps and create an outline for the origins of the organization, goals, details and statistics, and a comparison to the contemporary Peace Corps.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

Civil Rights Movement Test

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that the AAHS test is tomorrow and the APA test is on Thursday.  The study guides will be due on the day of the test.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Interview with Malcolm X

Hello everyone! Today we analyze the philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. For homework, you are to read the interview with Malcolm X and answer the questions in the back of the packet. We will continue our comparisons during the next class.
Furthermore, please remember that your test will be on Thursday. I will collect the study guide on the day of the test. If you have any questions, please email me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Interview with Malcolm X

Hello everyone!  Today we compared and contrasted the philosophy of both Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.  For homework, you are to read the interview with Malcolm X and answer the questions in the back of the packet.  We will continue our comparisons during the next class.

Furthermore, please remember that your test will be on Wednesday.  I have sent everyone a study guide via email.  I will collect the study guide on the day of the test.  If you have any questions, please email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Civil Rights Movement

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we began an activity in order to analyze the methods and thoughts towards the Civil Rights Movement.  In groups on Tuesday, we will complete the activity.  However, I also want to provide information relating to the events within the Civil Rights Movement.  For homework, please read pp. 826-832 in your textbook and take notes.  As I stated in class, I will check these notes on Tuesday afternoon.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email me.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: School Desegregation

Hello everyone! On Thursday, we analyzed the "separate but equal" doctrine created by Plessy v. Ferguson. We analyzed various court cases and compared and contrasted the African-American and Caucasian schools. We also evaluated the effects of the Brown v. Board of Education decision by analyzing the desegregation of Little Rock High School. For homework, you are to write a journal entry from the perspective of a student in a fictional school in the South. The student can be African-American or a bystander to desegregation. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: School Desegregation

Hello everyone!  Today we analyzed the "separate but equal" doctrine created by Plessy v. Ferguson.  We analyzed various court cases and compared and contrasted the African-American and Caucasian schools.  We also evaluated the effects of the Brown v. Board of Education decision by analyzing the desegregation of Little Rock High School.  For homework, you are to write a journal entry from the perspective of a student in a fictional school in the South.  The student can be African-American or a bystander to desegregation.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur