World History 12/14/11

In Class - Complete Final Exam and Benchmark Exam.  Turn in Imperialism Standards Packet before you leave.

Homework - Enjoy your break!!!

US History 12/14/11

In Class - First Period: Complete the Final Exam and Benchmark Exam.  Turn in Imperialism and WWI Review Questions.

Homework - Enjoy your break!!!

American Government 12/13/11

In Class - Final work day on your project.  Presentations begin on Thursday.

Homework - Final project due on Thursday, December 15.

World History 12/13/11

In Class - Individual review for the final exam. 

Homework - Standards Packet (Imperialism) due tomorrow.  Review for your final exam.

US History 12/13/11

In Class - Continue and complete class notes over WWI.  Hand out WWI Review Questions.  This is due along with the Imperialism Review Questions on the day of the final (1st - Wednesday; 4th - Thursday).

Homework - Review for your final exam.  Handouts due on the day of the final.

American Government 12/12/11

In Class - Sign up for presentation order for Final Projects (due Thursday).  Continue on finalizing your project.

Homework - Projects due on Thursday, December 15.  No exceptions.

World History 12/12/11

In Class - Continue with class notes regarding Imperialism.  Hand out Standards Packet (4 Pages regarding imperialism) and Final Review Sheet. 

Homework - Begin reviewing for the final exam.  Standards Packet is due on Wednesday.

FINAL REVIEW - MONDAY AND TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL.  WEDNESDAY BEFORE SCHOOL.

US History 12/12/11

In Class - Hand out second part of Friday's quiz (Chapter 5 questions).  Begin lecture on Chapter 6: World War I.  Complete the guided notes as we discuss.

Homework - Complete the outline for Chapter 6.  Begin reviewing for the Final Exam (Pd. 1 - Wednesday; Pd. 4 - Thursday).

TEST REVIEW - MONDAY AND TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL.  BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY.  BEFORE SCHOOL ON THURSDAY.

American Government 12/9/11

In Class - Once again, work on your final project.

Homework - Final project due Thursday, December 15.

World History 12/9/11

In Class - Continue with notes on Imperialism.  Turn in Chapter 9 handout.

Homework - Read Chapter 9, Section 2 for Monday.

US History 12/9/11

In Class - Short quiz (nine questions) over Chapter 5.

Homework - Start previewing Chapter 6 for Monday.

American Government 12/8/11

In Class - Continue to work on your final project.

Homework - Final project due on Thursday, December 15.

World History 12/8/11

In Class - Continue with class notes: Imperialism.  Hand out Chapter 9, Section 1 Quiz and primary source.

Homework - Complete handout for tomorrow.

US History 12/8/11

In Class - Continue and finish class notes: Imperialism. 

Homework - Short Quiz tomorrow over Chapter 5.

American Government 12/7/11

In Class - Once again, continue to work on your project.

Homework - This is getting redundant, but work on your project.  Final Project due one week from tomorrow.

World History 12/7/11

In Class - Short video introducing Imperialism.  Introduction to imperialism.

Homework - Read Chapter 9, Section 1 for tomorrow.

US History 12/7/11

In Class - Hand back papers.  Discuss crossword puzzle from yesterday.

Homework - Review Chapter 5 for Quest on Friday.

American Government 12/6/11/

In Class - Continue to work on final project.  At this point in the game, you should already have an idea or concept as to what you are going to do.  Remember, be creative and stay true to your passions and interests.

Homework - Work on your final project. 

World History 12/6/11

In Class - Continue to work on and complete test corrections from Chapter 5 and 6 Test.  Turn in before you leave.  Skim through Chapters 7 and 8 when you are complete.

Homework - Look through Chapters 7 and 8 for tomorrow.

TEST RETAKE AVAILABLE UNTIL FRIDAY!!!

US History 12/6/11

In Class - Discuss primary sources (2).  Turn in.  Continue with class notes discussing the major causes/effects of imperialism.  Hand out imperialism crossword puzzle.

Homework - Review Chapter 5.  Quest on Friday over Chapter 5.  Complete crossword puzzle for tomorrow.

American Government 12/5/11

In Class - Continue to work on your final project.  This is due on December 15.  Remember, you are to utilize your passions and interests into this project.  This should not be done with mediocrity because if it is truly something you are passionate and interested in, then you should want to take the time to create and deliver a quality final project.

Homework - Work on final project.

World History 12/5/11

In Class - Hand back papers.  Hand back Chapter 5/6 Quest from Friday.  Begin working on test corrections.  Write the question you missed along with the correct answer, the chapter, section, and page number you found the answer.  These test corrections are due on Friday.

Homework - Review Chapter 5/6.  Test retake anytime this week before school.

US History 12/5/11

In Class - Classwork: Complete Chapter 5, Sections 3 and 4 Quizzes - turn in before you leave.  Hand out primary source analysis.  This is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Homework - Chapter 5 Primary Sources.

American Government 12/2/11

In Class - Continue working on your final project.  This is due on December 15.

Homework - Continue to work on your final project.

World History 12/2/11

In Class - Chapter 5 and 6 Quest: Industrial Revolution.  Turn in your ten multiple choice questions (classwork from Wednesday) and your one question from yesterday.

Homework - None.

US History 12/2/11

In Class - Short review.  Short quiz (Chapter 5, Sections 1 and 2).  Grade and discuss in class.  Turn in.

Homework - Chapter 5, Section 3 and 4 Quiz for Monday.

American Government 12/1/11

In Class - Continue to brainstorm and work on final project.  This is due on December 15.

Homework - Final project due on December 15.

World History 12/1/11

In Class - Discuss review questions from Chapter 6.  Pass out Ch. 5/6 Quest Questions.  Each student is responsible for one or two of the questions on tomorrow's Quest.  You must bring the question(s) along with its answer(s).  Each student will take the Quest tomorrow.  I will average the test scores (individual and class) together for your final Quest grade.  If you are absent, then that will count against the class score.  So, bring this question along with its answer tomorrow.

Homework - Review Chapters 5 and 6 for tomorrow's Quest.

QUEST REVIEW TOMORROW BEFORE SCHOOL.

US History 12/1/11

In Class - Continue with class notes on imperialism.  Turn in Chapter 5, Section 1 and 2 Quiz Handout before you leave.

Homework - Short quiz over Ch. 5, Sec. 1 and 2 tomorrow in class.

American Government 11/30/11

In Class - Continue to brainstorm and work on final project.

Homework - Final Project is due on Thursday, December 15. 

World History 11/30/11

In Class - Review Chapter 6 by writing 10 multiple choice test questions as a review.  What you do not finish in class will be homework for tomorrow.  Students that write solid questions based on the standards will receive extra credit on their Quest on Friday.

Homework - Complete Chapter 6 Multiple Choice Review Questions.  Quest over Chapters 5 and 6 on Friday.

US History 11/30/11

In Class - Hand out Chapter 5, Sec. 1-4 Quizzes.  Work on these during class.  Section 1 and 2 quizzes are due before you leave.

Homework - Short quiz on Ch. 5, Sections 1 and 2 tomorrow.