US History 9/28/12

In Class - If you need to retake the test, then you can do so in class today.  Begin watching Division, from America: the Story of Us. 

Homework - Civil War 150 Internet assignment due on Friday, October 5.  Issues Connector assignment will go in your notebook.

American Government 9/27/12

In Class - WHIPS postponed until I have internet access.  Mental health day.

Homework - Update your blog.

World History 9/27/12

In Class - Complete notes on the Enlightenment.  Summarize these notes.  Hand out Chapter 2 Packet (Section 1-3 Quizzes, Standards Check (2), and Primary Sources (3)).  This is due on Thursday, October 4.

Homework - Chapter 2 Packet.

US History 9/27/12

In Class - Review Chapter 2 outline.  Discuss significant events that led to the division of the north and south.  Hand out Issues Connector: State vs. Federal Rights.  Complete this for tomorrow.

Homework - Issues Connector Handout.

American Government 9/26/12

In Class - WHIPS have been postponed until I get my Internet back online.  We will catch up asap.  For those of you that haven't gone, still be prepared to present on your assigned date.  Discuss documentary and video clips from Monday and Tuesday.  Hand out political cartoon assignment (due Wednesday, October 3).

Homework - Update your blog.  Class discussion next Wednesday.

World History 9/26/12

In Class - Class notes, the Enlightenment.  Focus on how each philosophe contributed to ideas and concepts of change.

Homework - Review Chapter 2.

US History 9/26/12

In Class - Hand out Issues Connector assignment (due tomorrow).  Discuss Civil War Internet Project: Civil War 150 (click on the title to access the link).  Follow the directions and complete this by Friday, October 5.

Homework - Review Chapter 2 and complete the Issues Connector handout.

American Government 9/25/12

In Class - Watch the short video clips concernig the Islamic Cultural Center controversy.  In small groups, discuss the topic and then write a well-organized paragraph concerning your group's perspective on why the center should or should not be built.  Turn in.

Homework - Update your blog.

World History 9/25/12

In Class - Watch the episode "Revolution," from America: The Story of Us.  Take notes as you watch the video.  Summarize and turn in.

Homework - Watch the news.

US History 9/25/12

In Class - Watch America: The Story of US, "Westward."  Take notes while you watch the video.  Summarize and turn in.

Homework - Watch the news.