American Government 4/14/11

In Class - 1st Period: Article and Poster presentations.  2nd and 4th Periods - Mini discussion (Every 15 minutes).

Homework - Continue to update your blog.

World History 4/14/11

In Class - Continue to review for CST.  Write down the topic (Governmental/Political Thought, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I, World War II, or the Cold War), key terms and ideas.

Homework - Finish Cold War Packet.  Complete Standards Review handout (staple with other three assignments) to turn in tomorrow.

American Government 4/13/11

In Class - Continue to work on your posters.  We will present these tomorrow in class.  Watch President Obama's address (click on the title to access) to the nation regarding the financial situation of our country.  Bring some talking points to class for Friday, as we will discuss this in class.

Homework - Update your blog.

World History 4/13/11

In Class - Continue to discuss the Cold War.  Class notes.  Pass out standards handout. 

Homework - Cold War Packet is due tomorrow.

Interesting Idea for Illegal Immigration

 

American Government 4/12/11

In Class - Group work: Read the articles "Without citizenship, quest to serve is grounded" and "Win the future?  You'll need immigrants."  As a group, you are to draw the main points and arguments from the articles.  I will give you class time today and tomorrow to finish.

Homework - Update your blog.

World History 4/12/11

In Class - CST Review game.  Hang onto yesterday's homework.

Homework - Begin reviewing for the CST!!!

TEST CORRECTIONS TOMORROW MORNING BEFORE SCHOOL. 

American Government 4/11/11

In Class - Continue discussion on immigration reform and SB 1070.  Short video clips (click on the title to access this link).  Take down some notes on the issue of drug cartels in Mexico and discuss as a class.

Homework - Update your blog.

World History 4/11/11

In Class - Grade multiple choice/matching/short answer of WWII test.  If you haven't taken the test, you will today.  Introduction to the Cold War.  Hand out worksheets (Chapter 15, Section 1 and Standards Check).

Homework - Packet due tomorrow.

American Government 4/8/11

In Class - Continue class discussion on immigration and SB 1070.  Short video clips.  Turn in article summary "Real Education" by Dennis Prager.

Homework - Update your blog.  Mini discussion on immigration on Monday.