In Class - Turn in signed progress report and Civil War Writing Assignment. Begin watching video 10 Days that Changed America: Battle of Antietam. Take notes over the video.
Homework - Read Chapter 2, Sections 3 and 4. Benchmark on Friday.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
American Government 10/4/11
In Class - Continue and finish Stupid in America.
Homework - Bring a current event tomorrow to class concerning the issue of education reform in the United States.
QOW - Considering what you have read, seen, or discussed in class, what is the biggest flaw in the American public education system? Be sure to use complete sentences and thoughts. Include a minimum of two outside sources and an MLA citation. This is due by Saturday, October 8 by 11:59 pm.
Note - This is not an opportunity for you to criticize teachers and call them out by name. Remember, this is the Internet and anyone can see your writing.
Homework - Bring a current event tomorrow to class concerning the issue of education reform in the United States.
QOW - Considering what you have read, seen, or discussed in class, what is the biggest flaw in the American public education system? Be sure to use complete sentences and thoughts. Include a minimum of two outside sources and an MLA citation. This is due by Saturday, October 8 by 11:59 pm.
Note - This is not an opportunity for you to criticize teachers and call them out by name. Remember, this is the Internet and anyone can see your writing.
World History 10/4/11
In Class - Short quiz: write down everything you know concerning the French Revolution. Staple this to the political cartoon analysis and turn in. Begin watching video over the French Revolution. Answer the discussion questions while you watch. Hand out Chapter 3, Section 1 and 2 Quizzes, Standards Check, and Primary Sources (due Friday).
Homework - Packet due on Friday.
Homework - Packet due on Friday.
US History 10/4/11
In Class - Use class time to work on your writing assignment (due tomorrow).
Homework - Signed progress report and writing assignment due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW BEFORE SCHOOL. SHOW UP BY 6:40.
Homework - Signed progress report and writing assignment due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW BEFORE SCHOOL. SHOW UP BY 6:40.
American Government 10/3/11
In Class - Continue with our discussion on the topic of education in the United States. Begin watching the documentary Stupid in America: How American Education is Cheating our Kids. Take a few minutes to write a prediction as to what will be discussed in the video. Take any notes over major topics/ideas that are discussed.
Homework - Keep updating your blog on education reform resources.
Homework - Keep updating your blog on education reform resources.
World History 10/3/11
In Class - Class notes: Causes of the French Revolution. Hand out political cartoon concerning one cause of the French Revolution. Hand out progress report.
Homework - Political cartoon analysis is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Signed progress report is due by Wednesday.
Homework - Political cartoon analysis is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Signed progress report is due by Wednesday.
US History 10/3/11
In Class - Short review of Causes of the Civil War. Discuss writing assignment: As a critical thinking exercise, you are to write a letter (to the editor of a newspaper, a family member, President Lincoln, or to whomever you decide) from two different points of view: 1) Pro South 2) Pro North. In these letters you are to actually become a person that is living during the era leading up to the Civil War. Focusing on the major causes, you are to write a letter persuading the reader of your point of view. The topics are endless (focus on the causes of the Civil War), but I want you to be creative, historically accurate, and be sure to include the thoughts and perspectives of someone from the South and North as to why they believe in the things they do. Also, you are to create some sort of visual representation to coincide with your letters.
Hand out Progress Report.
Homework - Writing assignment and signed progress report are due on Wednesday.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW BEFORE SCHOOL. SHOW UP BY 6:40.
Hand out Progress Report.
Homework - Writing assignment and signed progress report are due on Wednesday.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW BEFORE SCHOOL. SHOW UP BY 6:40.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
American Government 9/30/11
In Class - Short video clip: Easy A - Stephen Colbert; Following Finland - Brian Williams. Discusses the issue of state educational standards and how Finland is leading the way by ranking first in both math and science world wide. Continue class analysis on education in the United States.
Homework - Email me your blog URL. Update your blog on education reform resources.
Easy A -
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/183029/june-11-2007/the-word---easy-a
Following Finland -
http://www.educationnation.com/index.cfm?objectid=D802BA36-CC33-11DF-8853000C296BA163
Homework - Email me your blog URL. Update your blog on education reform resources.
Easy A -
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/183029/june-11-2007/the-word---easy-a
Following Finland -
http://www.educationnation.com/index.cfm?objectid=D802BA36-CC33-11DF-8853000C296BA163
World History 9/30/11
In Class - Short quiz over Chapter 3, Section 1. Introduction to the French Revolution.
Homework - Read Chapter 3, Section 1 and 2 for Monday.
Homework - Read Chapter 3, Section 1 and 2 for Monday.
US History 9/30/11
In Class - Continue and finish class notes: Causes of the Civil War. Hand out PPT notes discussing the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
Homework - Review Chapter 2.
Homework - Review Chapter 2.
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