The Soldier's Heart

America Becomes a World Power (1)

America Becomes a World Power (2)

America Becomes A World Power (3)

American Government 11/28/12

In Class - Watch the documentary The Wounded Platoon. 

Homework - Read the article "America's Medicated Army" (see previous post for the link).  Be prepared to discuss this on Friday.

World History 11/28/12

In Class - Work on the Industrial Revolution board game.  Hand out Primary Source Analysis (this is due on Friday).

Homework - Board game and primary source analysis due on Friday.

US History 11/28/12

In Class - Hand out Chapter 5 Crossword Puzzle dealing with the United States emerging as a world power.

Homework - Complete crossword puzzle for tomorrow.

America's Medicated Army

Article from Time and refrenced in yesterday's class.  Read this article as homework and be ready to discuss this on Friday.

The Wounded Platoon

American Government 11/27/12

In Class - Introduction to American foreign policy and the role of the US military.  Short video clips.

Homework - Update your blog.  Watch the news.  Work on your final project.

World History 11/27/12

In Class - Introduction to the Industrial Revolution.  Bring your materials for your board game to class tomorrow.

Homework - Review Chapters 5 and 6.

US History 11/27/12

In Class - Turn in Take Home Test and Primary Source Anlaysis (due by 1:00 today).  Lecture: Progressive Era.

Homework - Review Chapter 4 and begin looking at Chapter 5.

American Government 11/26/12

In Class - Discuss final project: Who are you?  Due Dates: Period 3 - December 17.  Presentations on December 17 and 19.  Period 4 - December 14; Presentations on December 14, 17, 19.

Homework - Update your blog and watch the news.

World History 11/26/12

In Class - Discuss the Chapter 5 and 6 Board Game (due on Friday).

Homework - Chapter 5/6 Board Game is due on Friday.

US History 11/26/12

In Class - Work day: Complete the Chapter 4 Take Home Test and Primary Source Analysis Packet (Progressive Era).

Homework - Take Home Test and Primary Source Analysis due tomorrow.

American Government 11/16/12

In Class - Class discussion on education.

Homework over the break - Update your blog.  4 weeks of class left until the end of the semester.

Have a great break!

World History 11/16/12

In Class - Test over Chapter 3.  Hand out Chapter 5 and 6 outline.  Hand out and discuss the Industrial Revolution Board Game assignment.

Homework - Industrial Revolution Board Game due on Friday, November 30.

Have a great break!

US History 11/16/12

In Class - Short video: America: The Story of US - Boom. 

Homework over the Break - Chapter 4 Take Home Test.

Enjoy your break!

American Government 11/15/12

In Class - 3rd Period - Finish Stupid in America (short discussion tomorrow).  4th Period - Short discussion on education (groups).

Homework - Update your blog.  Watch the news.

World History 11/15/12

In Class - Review for your Chapter 3 Test.  You may use a notecard on your test.

Homework - Study!!!

US History 11/15/12

In Class - Hand out and discuss Chapter 4 Take Home Test (due Tuesday, November 27th).  Introduce the Progressive Era.

Homework - Chapter 4 Take home test.

American Government 11/14/12

In Class - 3rd Period - Library: Career Connection.  4th Period - Finish Stupid in America.

Homework - Update your blog.  Watch the news.

World History 11/14/12

In Class - Finish guided notes (Results of the Revolution).  Hand back papers.  Hand out notecard for Chapter 3 test.

Homework - Chapter 3 Test on Friday.

US History 11/14/12

In Class - Short class discussion on immigration issues (current) and immigration issues during the turn of the 20th century.

Homework - Read Chapter 4, Sec. 1 and 2.

School Reform: But From Whose Perspective?

Williams, Cheryl Scott.  School Reform: But from Whose Perspective? Education Week.com.  October 16, 2012

American Government 11/13/12

In Class - Library Research Day.  Topic Focus: Education and Education Reform.  Class discussion on Friday regarding this topic.  Come prepared.

Homework - Update your blog.  Do some outside research on this topic and prepare for Friday's discussion.

World History 11/13/12

In Class - Guided Notes: Results of the Revolution.  Turn in the primary source for Napoleon.

Homework - Review for Chapter 3 Test on Thursday.

US History 11/13/12

In Class - Chapter 3 Test.  Hand out Chapter 4 Outline.

Homework - Read Chapter 4, Section 1 for tomorrow.

American Government 11/9/12

In Class - Short discussion from email sent by Mr. Steve Anderson.  Topic focus: Considering there is a great deal of support for President Obama (hence his reelection), what specifically has President Obama in his first term in office that warrants his reelection?

Homework - Update your blog.

World History 11/9/12

In Class - Short quiz (Chapter 3, Sections 3 and 4).  Record scores.

Homework - Finish the primary source on Napoleon (on the back of the quiz) for Tuesday.

US History 11/9/12

In Class - Grade Chapter 3 Packet.  Record scores.  Review for your test on Tuesday.

Homework - Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday.

American Government 11/8/12

In Class - Watch the video Decoded: The Search for DB Sweeney.

Homework - Update your blog.  Watch the news.

World History 11/8/12

In Class - Watch the video Decoded: The Statue of Liberty.

Homework - Review Chapter 3, Sections 3 and 4.

US History 11/8/12

In Class - Watch the video Decoded: The Statue of Liberty. 

Homework - Review Chapter 3.

American Government 11/7/12

In Class - Discuss yesterday's election results and the impact on the future of the United States.

Homework - Update your blog.  Watch the news.

World History 11/7/12

In Class - Present group notes on Chapter 3, Sections 3 and 4.

Homework - Review Chapter 3.

US History 11/7/12

In Class - Continue class notes: Rise of Industrial America 1865-1900.  Turn in Chapter 3 Packet.

Homework - Test on Chapter 3 on Friday.

American Government 11/6/12

In Class - Present and watch all of the video projects.

Homework - Watch the news and vote (if you are eligible).

World History 11/6/12

In Class - Finish group work (notes for Chapter 3, Sections 3 and 4).

Homework - Review Chapter 3.

US History 11/6/12

In Class - Begin class notes, The Rise of Industrial America 1865-1900. 

Homework - Complete Chapter 3 Packet for tomorrow.

American Government 11/5/12

In Class - Complete video project (last day of class to do so).

Homework - QOW due by 11:59 pm this evening.  Video project due tomorrow.

World History 11/5/12

In Class - Turn in Chapter 3 Picturegram assignment.  Continue to discuss the French Revolution in groups (drawing your notes for Sections 3 and 4).

Homework - Review Chapter 3.

US History 11/5/12

In Class - Turn in Chapter 3 Picturegram Assignment.  Hand out chapter 3 multiple choice questions/review.

Homework - Finish questions 1-20 on the review packet for tomorrow.

American Government 11/2/12

In Class - Continue group video project.

Homework - QOW due by Monday.  Video project due on Tuesday.

World History 11/2/12

In Class - Continue with the Chapter 3 Picturegram assignment. 

Homework - Picturegram assignment is due on Monday.

US History 11/2/12

In Class - Group Work: Chapter 3, the rise of Industrial America.  In groups, divide and conquer the material (Chapter 3).  Focus on the chapter outline to discuss the most important information.

Homework - Complete your Chapter 3 Picturegrams for Monday.

Hispanic Achievement: Not Only a Matter of Education

"Hispanic Achievement: Not Only a Matter of Education," Gabriel Sanchez Zinny.  Huffington Post, November 1, 2012.

American Government 11/1/12

In Class - Short video clips (see blog).  Discuss the American education system and perhaps some of the reforms that will be necessary for the future.  Continue to work on your campaign commerical.

Homework - QOW due by Monday, November 5.  Election day campaign video is due on Tuesday, November 6.

World History 11/1/12

In Class - Discuss the primary source "The Fall of the Bastille."  Discuss the moral/ethical implications regarding the "celebration of someone's death" as it pertains to the primary source and to life.

Homework - Short quiz tomorrow?

US History 11/1/12

In Class - Group Work: Divide Chapter 3, Sections 1-4 amongst the groups.  Hand out chapter outline.  As a group, work together to come up with a presentation for tomorrow regarding your portion of the chapter.

Homework - Chapter 3 Picturegram assignment is due on Monday, November 5.