World History 4/8/11

In Class - Test over World War II.  Turn in packet with your test.

Homework - None.

American Government 4/7/11

In Class - Begin watching the documentary The Moral Case Against SB 1070.  While you watch, write down any notes that detail arguments against the controversial Arizona immigration bill.  If time allows, then discuss this in groups.  Come prepared tomorrow for a mini-discussion on immigration.

Homework - Update your blog.  Article reaction to Dennis Prager's article "Real Eduction" is due tomorrow.

Quote of the Day:

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore,
is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle

World History 4/7/11

In Class - Video - Hiroshima: Why We Dropped the Bomb.  While watching the video, write down the key arguments as to why President Truman decided to end World War II by using the most terrible weapon ever created.  On the back, write a solid paragraph outlining the arguments and include your own personal thoughts.  Turn this in with your packet tomorrow.

Homework - WWII Packet due tomorrow.  Study for the test over WWII.

TEST REVIEW TOMORROW MORNING!

Immigration: The view from the White House

Click on the title and see what the federal government is doing to battle this ever growing issue.

American Government 4/6/11

In Class - 2nd and 4th Periods - Grade Citizenship Test.  After getting it back, write a paragraph reaction in response to how well you did.  What did you learn?  What surprised you?  Did you pass with an 80%?  Staple this to your test and turn in.  In groups, read and discuss the article "Real Education" by Dennis Prager.  Write a solid response to the article.

1st Period - Introduction to Immigration Reform and SB 1070.  Read and discuss article "Real Education" by Dennis Prager.

Homework - Response to "Real Education" by Dennis Prager.  Update your blog.

World History 4/6/11

In Class - Continue to work in groups on the WWII packet, which is due on Friday.

Homework - Study for test on Friday.  Packet due Friday.

TEST REVIEW ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MORNING.

American Government 4/5/11

In Class - Take Citizenship Test (100 Questions).  Turn in before you leave.  Our next topic of discussion and analysis will be immigration.  Start updating your blog on recent news for immigration.

Homework - Update your blog.

World History 4/5/11

In Class - Discuss the significant points of the War in Europe (WWII) and the War in the Pacific.

Homework - Continue to work on packet.  Test has been moved to Friday.  Packet will also be due on Friday.

TEST REVIEW WEDNESDAY MORNING.  EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL.

American Government 4/4/11

In Class - Discuss current events.

Homework - Resume blogging this week.

World History 4/4/11

In Class - Discuss political cartoons (from WWII packet handed out on the Friday before spring break).  Use class time to work on this packet.

Homework - Test on Wednesday over WWII.  Packet for WWII due on Wednesday.