US History 2/7/12

In Class - Continue discussing the Great Depression.  Turn in Chapter 8, Section 1 and 2 Quiz/Primary Sources.

Homework - Start looking at Chapter 9.

American Government 2/6/12

In Class - Short video clips (Arturo Rodriguez and the United Farm Workers) and the "Take our Jobs" Initiative.  Reflect on Friday's discussion.  If you did not participate in last Friday's discussion, turn in your written work (1 1/2 pages).

Homework - Continue to update your blog.  QOW due by Saturday, February 11.

QOW - The Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of religion.  Considering the events that took place on 9/11, is it appropriate to build a (Islamic Cultural Center; ie. mosque) near Ground Zero?  Use specific evidence from a minimum of two sources.  Be sure to include an MLA works cited with your response.   

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World History 2/6/12

In Class - Class notes: Russian Revolution.

Homework - Read Chapter 11, Section 5.  There may or may not be a quiz tomorrow.

US History 2/6/12

In Class - Classwork: Chapter 8, Section 1 and 2 Quiz and Primary Sources (due tomorrow).

Homework - Chapter 8 Handout.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY - SHOW UP BY 6:45 BEGINNING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8.

American Government 2/3/12

In Class - Class Discussion: Immigration Reform.  Turn in Two Column Web Journal.

Homework - Update your blog.  Enjoy your weekend.

World History 2/3/12

In Class - Retake (MC only) WWI Test.  Turn in WWI collage by today.

Homework - Enjoy your weekend.

US History 2/3/12

In Class - Short quiz: List and explain using details several causes of the Great Depression (Chapter 8, Section 1).  Turn in.

Homework - Enjoy your weekend.

American Government 2/2/12

In Class - Group Work: Discuss your resources (from me and the library) to come up with some talking points (arguments) for tomorrow's discussion.

Homework - Prepare for tomrrow's discussion on immigration reform.  Two-Column Web Journal is due tomorrow.  Update your blog.

World History 2/2/12

In Class - Continue to discuss the questions and answers from the WWI test.  Turn in your WWI collage from Friday.

Homework - Test retake tomorrow in class.

US History 2/2/12

In Class - Introduction to Chapter 8 and the Great Depression.  Class notes.

Homework - Read Chapter 8, Section 1 for tomorrow's quiz.