In Class - Current event (about Osama bin Laden): must have this to particpate in class. Group activity with current events.
Homework - QOW response due by Friday. Continue to update your blog.
Tomorrow in class, we will discuss your final.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
World History 5/3/11
In Class - Short video clip regarding Osama bin Laden. 3rd Period: Hand back video notes from last Friday (America in the 20th Century: The Cold War). Discuss the questions and answers. Homework - Summarize the main points. 5th Period: Continue discussion on Osama bin Laden.
Homework - 3rd Period: Summary of video notes. 5th Period: Watch the news.
Homework - 3rd Period: Summary of video notes. 5th Period: Watch the news.
Monday, May 2, 2011
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
 |
| Key members of Obama's cabinet look on viewing real time images of the Navy SEAL operation to kill Osama bin Laden. |
Absent on 4/29???
Watch the documentary and write a solid reaction (minimum of one paragraph) about what you learned and how you can use what you have learned in the future.
American Government 5/2/11
In Class - Short video clips. Discuss the historical significance of President Obama's address to the nation concerning Osama bin Laden.
Homework - Bring a current event regarding Osama bin Laden to class tomorrow. This is your ticket in the door. QOW due by Friday, May 6. Update your blog.
QOW - Considering the historic nature of President Obama's address to the nation regarding the death of Osama bin Laden, use specific arguments from a minimum of two (2) sources to respond to the following questions: 1) What were your first reactions to the news regarding the death of bin Laden? 2) How will the US be affected in terms of national pride or unity, military objectives (Iraq/Afghanistan), politically, world affairs, families of 9/11 victims? Be sure to include specific references from your sources and also include an MLA works cited with your response.
Homework - Bring a current event regarding Osama bin Laden to class tomorrow. This is your ticket in the door. QOW due by Friday, May 6. Update your blog.
QOW - Considering the historic nature of President Obama's address to the nation regarding the death of Osama bin Laden, use specific arguments from a minimum of two (2) sources to respond to the following questions: 1) What were your first reactions to the news regarding the death of bin Laden? 2) How will the US be affected in terms of national pride or unity, military objectives (Iraq/Afghanistan), politically, world affairs, families of 9/11 victims? Be sure to include specific references from your sources and also include an MLA works cited with your response.
World History 5/2/11
In Class - Watch President Obama's address concerning Osama bin Laden. Discuss the Cold War relevances to this historic announcement.
Homework - Watch the news.
Homework - Watch the news.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
In Phoenix, Foreign-Born Workers Find Jobs Faster
Ted Robbins. NPR.org, February 17, 2011.
One thing is lagging in the recovery from the Great Recession — jobs. But one demographic group, foreign-born workers, has been gaining jobs back faster than its native-born counterparts.
One thing is lagging in the recovery from the Great Recession — jobs. But one demographic group, foreign-born workers, has been gaining jobs back faster than its native-born counterparts.
War Turning Mexican Kids Into Targets — Or Killers
Jason Beaubien, NPR.org. May 1, 2011.
Children are being caught in the middle of the drug war in Mexico as innocent civilians or even brutal killers. How has the drug war affected children in Mexico? Read more to find out.
Children are being caught in the middle of the drug war in Mexico as innocent civilians or even brutal killers. How has the drug war affected children in Mexico? Read more to find out.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
