History Units This Year
The most recent unit we learned about a proposed amendment to the constitution.
The ERA: Why has it been such a battle?
How much did Nikolas sell lollipops for, and was he allowed to sell in the classroom?
$1, no
This song comes from the 2013 movie "Frozen," about an imagined day of summer fun.
"In Summer"
Secondary Education
This unit made you investigate and justify the usage of a weapon of mass destruction to end World War Two.
The Atomic Bomb: Did Truman Make the Right Decision?
Who in UCLA was on the cheer team?
Akos and Charles
This song was originally released on August 23, 2019, as the second track on Taylor Swift's seventh studio album, Lover; but became a single in 2023.
"Cruel Summer"
What is my favorite redbull flavor?
Amber edition (strawberry-apricot)
This was the first unit we worked on this year, all the way back in August.
What Drove European Imperialism on the Continent of Africa?
What color was Alejandra's hair at the beginning of the school year?
Green
This Weezer song describes an imagined day on a sunny island.
"Island in the Sun"
I have two pets. What animals are they? Bonus points if you know their names.
This was my favorite unit, since it introduced a topic that isn't normally taught in middle school classrooms. It introduced the cost/benefit analysis to the classroom.
The Bracero Program: Did the Benefits Outweigh the Costs?
What is the name of Charles' penguin?
Pablo Henrique
This song was released in 1972 by Glendale High School graduate Alice Cooper, and is routinely played on last days of school.
"School's out"
What is my favorite tattoo on my arms?
Rigby from Regular Show
What Was the Underlying Cause of World War I?
Who hit the griddy on the way out the door with the goal of making me laugh?
Arielle
This song, released by One Direction in 2012, is about a summer relationship that's coming to an end now that one person is leaving
"Summer Love"
When did I get married?
March 2025