American Government 12/1/09

In Class - Discuss President Obama's speech tonight (airs at 5:00 pm) and the implications this will have on foreign relations and on the War on Terror. Short video regarding the history of US involvement in Afghanistan. Work on project pargraph for semester final project.

Homework - Come prepared tomorrow to discuss Mr. Obama's speech on new strategy. Project paragraph due tomorrow as well.

World History 12/1/09

In Class - Turn in Chapter 5 and 6 Take Home Test. I will accept this by 3:00 without being considered late. Introduction to Imperialism (Chapter 9). Class notes - definition of imperialism, and causes. Pass out Chapter 9, Section 1 Quiz/Primary Source ("Two Views on Imperialism") /Standards Assessment.

Homework - Chapter 9, Section 1 Handout due at the beginning of class.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY - Watch President Obama's speech tonight at 5:00, which he will outline the new strategy for Afghanistan. Take notes over his speech. Then, write a 3/4 page reaction to his speech. If you were not able to watch it live, check the link below for a video and transcript of his speech. This is due by Friday.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/12/01/obama.afghanistan/index.html

Also, extra credit from 11/4/09 is still available.

American Government 11/20/09

In Class - Libary Research. Project Paragraph due Friday, December 4.

Homework - Project Paragraph due Friday, December 4.

World History 11/30/09

In Class - Discuss my Paris trip. Hand back Industrial Revolution board game grades. Take these home!!! Discuss the rest of the semester. Notebook due dates: Period 1 - December 15; Period 3 - December 16; Period 5 - December 17. These are the days of finals.

Homework - Take Home Test over Chapters 5 and 6 due tomorrow!!!

EXTRA CREDIT STILL AVAILABLE!!! See posting from 11/4/09.

American Government 11/20/09

In Class - Library Research.

Homework - Research over the break.

HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE BREAK!!!

World History 11/20/09

In Class - Continue to work on Take Home Test over Chapter 5 and 6. This is due Tuesday, December 1.

HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE BREAK!!! EXTRA CREDIT STILL AVAILABLE!!!

Homework - Take Home Test due Tuesday, December 1.

American Government 11/19/09

In Class - Research day in the library. Be sure to utilize your class time to focus on research. Computer time is limited, so take advantage of it.

Homework - Continue to work on your project.

World History 11/19/09

In Class - In Class Writing (ICW): Use the writing prompt (written on the board) to explain how Charles Darwin's Theory relates to the prompt. Check out Chapter 6, Section 3 for more information on this. Be sure to include how this theory relates to businesses during the Industrial Revolution. Writing must be at least a half of a page. Turn this in before you leave. When finished with ICW, continue to work on Chapter 5 and 6 Take Home Test (due December 1).

Homework - None, but start working on your Take Home Test.

American Government 11/18/09

In Class - Hand out and discuss semester final project. Form groups and submit topic choices. Only one group per topic. Start brainstorming your topic and working in your group to decide the best course of action for successful completion of this project. This final project is due on Monday, December 14. Presentations: Period 2: Tuesday, December 15; Period 4: Wednesday, December 15.

Homework - None, but start working on your project.

World History 11/18/09

In Class - Discuss expectations of Chapter 5 and 6 Take Home Test. Use class time to begin work on this. This test is due on Tuesday, December 1. I will automatically take two letter grades off for late work.

Homework - None. Take Home Test due Tuesday, December 1.

EXTRA CREDIT FROM 11/4 POSTING STILL AVAILABLE!!