American Government 3/26/10

In Class - Video: "The Suicide Tourist." After our discussion on health care reform, should medical providers have the right to end a life at the request of a patient? Watch the video and write a paragraph reaction including your thoughts on this. Turn this in before you leave.

Homework - QOW due by 11:59 tonight!

World History 3/26/10

In Class - Cumulative Benchmark Exam. This benchmark will effect your grade. If you were absent yesterday, then you will take the World War II test first. You can make up the benchmark at another time. Handout notebook order sheet. This is a very big assignment and can make or break your grade. This notebook is due on Wednesday, April 7. Take your notebooks home over the break. If you need something copied, then come and see me sometime next week. I should be in my classroom every day next week. Email me: michael.palo@alvord.k12.ca.us or thepalos@hotmail.com to set up a time to come and see me.

Homework - Notebook due on Wednesday, April 7. Enjoy your break!

EXTRA CREDIT - World War II wiki page is due by Wednesday, March 31 (see the posting from 3/19 for details on the assignment).

American Government 3/25/10

In Class - Mini Group Discussion on health care. I will divide you into groups. Each group needs a group leader, secretary, and presenters. Turn in your group work before you leave today.

Homework - QOW (from 3/22 posting) is due by Friday, March 26 at 11:59 pm.

World History 3/25/10

In Class - Test: World War II.

Homework - Study for tomorrow's benchmark exam. Cumulative review of these topics: Western Democracies, the Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I and World War II. This benchmark will be part of your grade, so review tonight.

American Government 3/24/10

In Class - Continue to discuss Health Care. Short video clips and discussion. Tomorrow, be prepared to participate in a mini-class discussion regarding this issue.

Homework - Bring some arguments for and against the new law. Do some research on your own. QOW due on Friday by 11:59 pm.

Articles to check out:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/24/health.care.viewer.faqs/index.html?hpt=C2
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/24/congress.threats/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2010/03/22/natpkg.health.care.reax.cnn
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/24/health.care.main/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/23/health.care.timeline/index.html

World History 3/24/10

In Class - Signed grade sheets due by today. Hand back papers. Class notes (handout): War in the Pacific. Short video clip: Iwo Jima.

Homework - World War II Test tomorrow!

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY - Test review tomorrow morning beginning @ 7 am. Extra credit for those who show up.

American Government 3/23/10

In Class - Discuss this week's QOW. Continue discussion on health care. Short video: "Sick in America," a study of the US Health Care system. Continue to do some research on your own and come up with questions on this topic. Be prepared to have a mini-discussion on Thursday in class.

Homework - QOW due on Friday, March 26 by 11:59 pm.

World History 3/23/10

In Class - Lecture: Overview of European Military Events. Key topics: Pearl Harbor, Eastern Front, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, V-E Day.

Homework - Signed grade sheet due by tomorrow. Study for the test on Thursday. Benchmark exam is on Friday. Extra credit assignment posted on 3/19 posting.

American Government 3/22/10

In Class - Discuss Health Care Bill that was passed yesterday. Write a short reaction as to your views on this controversial topic. Short discussion. Hand out article: "Health care bill a milestone - or a mistake."

Homework - Read the article concerning the Health Care Bill. On your own, what questions do you have regarding the topic? Do some research online and develop specific arguments for and against the new legislation. Bring these topics with you tomorrow.

Articles/videos to check out:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/22/stupak.shout/index.html?hpt=T1
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/22/abortion.health.care.vote/index.html?hpt=T1
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2010/03/22/bts.doctors.for.hc.reform.cnn
http://www.cnn.com - check out all of the videos concerning health care

QOW - Do some research on the subject of this new health care bill. In your response, be sure to have solid arguments with citations and a works cited. First of all, what questions do you have about this bill? In your opinion, is this health care bill a "milestone or a mistake" for our country? Be sure to use solid evidence to support your arguments.

World History 3/22/10

In Class - Discuss political cartoons from Friday. Take notes as you will need to complete a paragraph analysis for each one for your notebook. Hand out grade sheet. This will need to be signed and returned by Wednesday, March 24.

Homework - Start studying for your test on Thursday over World War II. Signed grade sheet due by Wednesday.

Important Dates: Test over World War II - Thursday, March 25
Benchmark Exam (cumulative review; topics - Western democracies, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I, and World War II - Friday, March 26. Class notebook due on Tuesday, April 6 (day we get back from Spring Break).

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: Tomorrow before school, show up. Extra credit wiki page assignment (see posting from 3/19 for directions). Baseball game tomorrow after school @3:15. Test review on Thursday morning.