American Government 12/8/09

In Class - Continue research in library. Final project due on Monday, December 14.

Homework - Continue to research towards completing final project.

World History 12/8/09

In Class - Discuss answers from yesterday's homework (Chapter 9, Section 2 Quiz and Primary Source). Correct if needed and put into your notebook.

Homework - Imperialism Standards Assessment Handout. Due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

EXTRA CREDIT FROM 11/4/09 and 12/1/09 STILL AVAILABLE!!!

American Government 12/7/09

In Class - Group update (25 points). Share with the class where you are in your research, any problems you might be facing, or simply share an interesting fact. We will meet in the library for the next three days for continued research.

Homework - Final project due Monday, December 14 (one week from today!).

World History 12/7/09

In Class - Continue guided notes from last Thursday: Imperialism. Complete questions and answers as we go through PowerPoint.

Homework - Read Chapter 9, Section 2. Complete section quiz and primary source (handout). Due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

American Government 12/4/09

In Class - Continue to research in library.

Homework - Monday, group update on research and progress. Worth 25 points. Come prepared.

World History 12/4/09

In Class - Turn in article summaries (2) concerning President Obama's new strategy in Afghanistan. Continue our study of imperialism. Group work: Look through magazines and find modern day examples of imperialism in advertisements, current events, or pictures. Write down how the example fits into the definition of imperialism. Keep these for your notebook.

Homework - None.

American Government 12/3/09

In Class - Library research for final project. Take advantage of your class time!

Homework - Continue to research for final project.

World History 12/3/09

In Class - Guided notes: Imperialism. Complete handout from PowerPoint presentation.

Homework - Article Summaries (2) from President Obama's strategy in Afghanistan due tomorrow. Extra Credit (Obama's speech notes and 3/4 page reaction due tomorrow as well).

American Government 12/2/09

In Class - Discuss President Obama's speech on new strategy for Afghanistan. Discuss future implications of both monetary and foreign policy factors. Turn in project paragraph for your group final project.

Homework - Continue to research your topic. Final project due date: Monday, December 14.

World History 12/2/09

In Class - Turn in homework (Chapter 9, Section 1 Quiz, Primary Source, Standards Assessment). Short video: "The Question of Race" (Periods 1 and 5). Write a short reaction to the video. You may want to include how Social Darwinism relates to imperialism.

Homework - Summarize two articles concerning President Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan. These are due on Friday.

EXTRA CREDIT - Watch President Obama's speech from Tuesday. Take notes and write a 3/4 page reaction This is due on Friday.