11/24-11/28

HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY. FIND SOME TIME TO GET CAUGHT UP ON YOUR WORK. WHEN WE GET BACK, ONLY FIVE WEEKS UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

MR. PALO

World History 11/24-11/28

Over the Break - Chapter 5/6 Packet with Primary Sources - due Tuesday, December 2
Chapter 5/6 Take Home Test - due Wednesday, December 3

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Watch one of the following documentaries: Upon finishing the documentary, you are to write a page reaction to the documentary including doing some follow up research about something that you learned from the documentary. Find a minimum of three articles from the internet or other sources. Read the articles, and write a five paragraph essay based on the research. Be sure to include an introduction, a thesis statement, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Also, you must include a works cited (bibliography) of your sources. This assignment is due on Friday, December 5. Depending on the quality of the work, you could receive up to 100 points of Extra Credit.

http://www.moviesfoundonline.com/iraq_for_sale.php - Private Contractors in Iraq; Discusses the business of war in Iraq paid for by the United States government.

NOTE - This documentary contains some graphic scenes. Viewer discretion is advised.
http://www.moviesfoundonline.com/invisible_children.php - Child Soldiers in Africa; Children fleeing from Sudan to escape the LRA (Lords Rebel Army). Gruesome story told by three novice documentarians.

http://www.moviesfoundonline.com/true_story_of_black_hawk_down.php - Black Hawk Down; Ties in with the Somalian pirates that we have talked about in class. Good history of this country and its relationship with the United States.

World History 11/21

In Class - Turn in Homework (reaction to "Gitmo" and current event summary of article pertaining to Guantanamo Bay
Hand out Chapter 5 and 6 Take Home Test - due Wednesday, December 3

Homework - Chapter 5/6 Packet - due Tuesday, December 2

World History 11/20

In class - Work on Chapter 5 and 6 Packet

Homework - Response to "Gitmo"
Summary of article on Guantanamo Bay with citation

NOTE - Test tutoring tomorrow before school 6:15-7:15. Show up if you need to improve your test score!

More articles on Guantanamo Bay:
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1858364,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1858205,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1844512,00.html

World History 11/19

In class - Finish "Gitmo"
Hand out Chapter 5 and 6 Packet - due Tuesday, December 2

Homework for Friday - After viewing "Gitmo," write a response answering this question. Is it necessary for the United States to use "alternative interrogation techniques" to ensure the national security of our country? Why or why not?

Also, find an article about Guantanamo Bay. Summarize the article and turn in with your response. You don't need to print out the article, but be sure to include:
Author's name (Last name, first name). "Title of the Article." Publication of the Article. Date of the Article. THIS IS A CITATION FOR THE SOURCE.

If you want to watch the first part of the video, here is the link:
http://www.moviesfoundonline.com/gitmo.php

Here are some articles to help you out:
http://newsnet.byu.edu/story.cfm/70316
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/suneditorials/la-oew-sulmasy-kaye19-2008nov19,0,1594801.story
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/10/obama.transition.guantanamo/index.html?iref=newssearch
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/national/usstatesterritoriesandpossessions/guantanamobaynavalbasecuba/index.html?inline=nyt-geo

American Government 11/18

In Class - Discussion of current events

Homework - none

World History 11/18

In class - Video "Gitmo" - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Homework - None

NOTE - Those students with a D or an F need to come to tutoring before school beginning at 6:15 until you no longer have a D or an F.

American Government 11/17

In Class - Group work current event discussion

Homework - Current Event based on your group's topic for tomorrow.

World History 11/17

In Class - Test Chapter 3 - French Revolution (open notes)
Turn in Picturegrams with test

Homework - None

NOTE - Those students that have a D or an F need to come to tutoring before school until you no longer have a D or an F. It's getting down to the wire, don't hesitate to ask for help.

American Government 11/14

In class - Class discussion

Homework - Current Event for Monday

World History 11/14

In Class - Review for Test - Chapter 3 - French Revolution

Homework - Study for Test
Picturegrams due on Monday

American Government 11/13

In Class - Mental Health Day

Homework - Check this blog for a discussion tomorrow on current events.

Check out these articles:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/13/poll.obama/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/12/binladen.hunt/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/13/afghanistan.convoy.attack/index.html
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1858701,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1858702,00.html

This is cool. World View of Obama's victory.
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1856660_1793507,00.html

World History 11/13

In class - Mental Health Day

Homework - Articles from blog (summarize, compare and contrast). Needs to be at least one page in length. Due at the beginning of class.

NOTE - Test over Chapter 3 on Monday. French Revolution Picturegrams due also. Test Review Friday morning before school (6:15-7:15).

END OF GRADING PERIOD IS ON FRIDAY. BE SURE TO STUDY FOR THE TEST ON MONDAY.

American Government 11/12

In Class - Presentations of Political Cartoon Projects

Homework - Check Monday's blog of articles for topics for discussion on Thursday

World History 11/12

In Class - Turn in Homework (article summary from blog)
Video - Napoleon and the French Revolution (Cornell Notes)

Homework - Study for test on Friday

NOTE - Test Review Thursday and Friday before school (extra credit)

American Government 11/10

In class - Discuss rest of semester

Homework - Political Cartoon Project and Presentation due on Wednesday, November 12. You will give a short presentation. You might want to include your thoughts about this project, what you learned, how you found your cartoons, or how you displayed your cartoons. Pick one cartoon to explain to the class. 150 points for your display of cartoons; 50 points for your presentation.

Check out these articles for discussion on Thursday.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/09/obama.churches.ap/index.html
http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/10/news/companies/dhl/index.htm
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/09/afghanistan.militants.ap/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/11/10/iraq.blast/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/11/05/iraq.main/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/10/gay.marriage.protests.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/09/obama.transition/index.html
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/08/obama-inauguration-tickets-already-offered-for-sale-online/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/11/09/blair.obama.mideast/index.html
http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1857862,00.html

Photograph journal of Obama's election (this is pretty cool!)
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1855131_1793112,00.html

World History 11/10

In class - Finish French Revolution Picturegrams (I will collect on Friday. If you are not complete, then you need to come in before school to finish this.)
Put the pictures in order

Homework - Read the following articles. Summarize, compare and contrast the two articles. Your write -up should be at least one page in length.
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1857338,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1857862,00.html

American Government 11/7

In Class - Discuss ideas/topics for remainder of semester
Discuss post election current events

Homework - Write down a list of topics/ideas you want to cover for the remainder of the year.

NOTE - Political Cartoon Project due Wednesday, November 12.

World History 11/7

In Class - Collect Homework (Chapter 3 Packet: Section Quizzes/Primary Sources)
Continue Picturegrams of the French Revolution

Homework - Enjoy your weekend.

NOTE - Test next week over Chapter 3.

American Government 11/6

In class - Finish watching Voting Project Videos

Discuss future classroom topics

Homework - Put some thoughts on paper about what you would like to cover for the remainder of the semester. I have some ideas in mind, but I would like your input.

Extra Credit - I will accept this through Friday.

Some interesting articles:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/06/bush.legacy/index.html
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/06/pentagon.transition/index.html
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1857222,00.html
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27578157/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27582369/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27574819/

World History 11/6

In class - New Seating Arrangements
French Revolution Picturegrams (Partners)

Homework - Complete Chapter 3 Packet (Section Quizzes, Primary Sources)

Extra Credit - I will accept EC through tomorrow.

NOTE - If you have a D or an F in my class, I expect you to show up for tutoring on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until your grade is no longer a D or an F. Tutoring starts at 6:15 am.

Check out this article:
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1856668,00.html?cnn=yes

American Government 11/5

In Class - Discuss Election Results
All written work for projects must be turned in by Thursday, November 6. No exceptions.

Homework - None.

Extra Credit due tomorrow.

World History 11/5

In Class - Turn in French Revolution Video Questions and Answers
Discuss Election Results

Homework - None. Enjoy your evening.

Extra Credit due tomorrow.

American Government 11/4

In Class - Watch Voting PSA's
Discuss the election

Things to turn in: Individual - 3-5 page paper, works cited, rough draft, poster.
Group - Video, rough draft of script, 3 one page article summaries, works cited, group evaluation (Wednesday)

VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!

Extra Credit - Watch the news coverage of the election tonight. Write a one page reaction responding to the following questions: Why is this election so historic? What makes this election different than all the others? What kind of voter turnout is there? What is the overall emotion at polling places? Why? Why is voting important? Is this the outcome you expected? Are you satisfied with the outcome? Why or why not? Will the new president affect your view of this country? Why or why not? This extra credit is due by Thursday, November 6.

All extra credit must be at least one page in length. If not, you will not receive credit. The more you write, the more extra credit. Let me know what you think about this election. Let me know what you think.

Follow the election:
http://www.cnn.com/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/
http://www.time.com/time/

World History 11/4

In Class - Hand back papers (put in your notebook)
Discuss the election
Video Questions and Answers due tomorrow

Homework - Finish video questions and answers

Extra Credit - Watch the news coverage of the election tonight. Write a one page reaction responding to the following questions: Why is this election so historic? What makes this election different than all the others? What kind of voter turnout is there? What is the overall emotion at polling places? Why? Why is voting important?

This extra credit is due by Thursday, November 6. All extra credit must be at least one page in length. If not, you will not receive credit. The more you write, the more extra credit. Let me know what you think about this election. Let me know what you think.

American Government 11/3

In Class - Last work day for voting project.

Due Tomorrow (Turn In) - INDIVIDUAL - 3-5 page paper, works cited, rough draft, poster.
GROUP - Complete Video (PSA), rough draft(s) of script, article summaries (3 Articles, 3 one page summaries), works cited, Group Evaluation (in class)

Homework - Finish projects. Have fun. One day until the election!

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS COUNTRY!

World History 11/3

In Class - Turn in Summaries (Causes of the FR)
Complete video - French Revolution
Discuss Questions and Answers

Homework - Complete Video Questions and Answers
Many answers to some of the questions can be found in your book.

Extra Credit Opportunity: Check back later.

American Government 10/31

In Class - 3rd Period - Library (continue work on group project)

Progress reports due today.

Extra Credit Opportunity: Check on Monday Evening

Homework - Projects due on Tuesday, November 4 (200 points)