MONDAY
DUE THESIS AND AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH--REVISED
HIGHLIGHT ALL THE CHANGES AND STAPLE OLD ESSAY TO THE NEW ONE
Q: Answer by Friday--or whenever you leave for break:
Choose two stories that impact the U.S. the most?
1) explain briefly each story
2) Explain significance
GO OVER: OWN NEWS STORY-- 2-3 MINUTE PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION
TUESDAY
GO OVER POLITICAL SURVEY: WHAT ARE YOU? Conservative/Liberal/Libertarian...
Q: turn in after lecture on the different political parties: answer with details: why are you a...? Due the next day
WEDNESDAY
HAND BACK ESSAYS EITHER TODAY OR TUESDAY: REVISIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR MORE POINTS--MUST HIGHLIGHT CORRECTIONS---DUE FRIDAY
GO OVER: OWN NEWS STORY-- 2-3 MINUTE PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Go Over:
1) WIKILEAKS Q: Due Friday:Unless you are gone on Friday your due date is then THURSDAY--needs to be turned in before break--Q: Is the Wikileaks story a serious threat to our National Security (US & World)?
2) FINISH ANY: OWN NEWS STORIES
Break December 19 - January 2nd
MONDAY January 3rd--return
Monday, December 13, 2010
Week 14 December 13 - 18 Juniors
MONDAY
QUESTIONS 1 - 5 DUE: you as a slave--needed details and creativity
Must Highlight 10 definitions & use the phrases (codes) from the packet
Amendment posters: finish presenting posters--IF YOU ARE ABSENT THEN YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS PRESENTATION UP OR IT WILL BE A ZERO--MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH SHAULL
TUESDAY
SMALL GROUPS: YOUR OWN STORIES (Seattle Racism)
If you are not in class you will lose participation pointsIN GROUPS IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING:
1) Sides of the Conflict 2) Started spark 3) Result of conflict 9both sides--view differ 4) Impact (future)
WEDNESDAY
POP QUIZ: IF NOT HERE THE NEXT DAY YOU COME TO CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE OR A ZERO
HANDOUT: GIVEN ON MONDAY--HIGHLIGHT THE 4 ITEMS
IDENTIFY: 1) Sides of the Conflict 2) Started spark 3) Result of conflict 9both sides--view differ 4) Impact (future)
WATCH A VIDEO AND GO OVER THE HANDOUT - 4 ITEMS
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
WATCH VIDEOS AND ANSWER THE Q: How has racism changed over the years?
***this question is due before you leave for break---so if you are NOT here on Friday---your question is due on Thursday****
Break December 19 - January 2nd
MONDAY January 3rd--return
QUESTIONS 1 - 5 DUE: you as a slave--needed details and creativity
Must Highlight 10 definitions & use the phrases (codes) from the packet
Amendment posters: finish presenting posters--IF YOU ARE ABSENT THEN YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS PRESENTATION UP OR IT WILL BE A ZERO--MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH SHAULL
TUESDAY
SMALL GROUPS: YOUR OWN STORIES (Seattle Racism)
If you are not in class you will lose participation pointsIN GROUPS IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING:
1) Sides of the Conflict 2) Started spark 3) Result of conflict 9both sides--view differ 4) Impact (future)
WEDNESDAY
POP QUIZ: IF NOT HERE THE NEXT DAY YOU COME TO CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE OR A ZERO
HANDOUT: GIVEN ON MONDAY--HIGHLIGHT THE 4 ITEMS
IDENTIFY: 1) Sides of the Conflict 2) Started spark 3) Result of conflict 9both sides--view differ 4) Impact (future)
WATCH A VIDEO AND GO OVER THE HANDOUT - 4 ITEMS
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
WATCH VIDEOS AND ANSWER THE Q: How has racism changed over the years?
***this question is due before you leave for break---so if you are NOT here on Friday---your question is due on Thursday****
Break December 19 - January 2nd
MONDAY January 3rd--return
Monday, December 6, 2010
Week 13 December 6 - 10 Juniors
MONDAY
Late: Definitions (28 total)
Video: about 12 minutes viewed--took notes
read the Handout: Myths of the Underground Railroad
HANDOUT: given out: CODES/PHRASES/SONGS--to help with the answering of the 5 Q's
You must use 10 out of the 28 terms (definitions)
TUESDAY
Finish: video
WEDNESDAY
6th period only: Wikileaks / own story
THURSDAY
activity: handout
Songs sung that had coded meaning (in class)
Help with overall Questions on 1-5
FRIDAY
Questions #1-5: DUE MONDAY
NEWS ITEM: research any news story that relates to racism
for ex. go to www.info.com enter Seattle Police racsism and see what you get
Late: Definitions (28 total)
Video: about 12 minutes viewed--took notes
read the Handout: Myths of the Underground Railroad
HANDOUT: given out: CODES/PHRASES/SONGS--to help with the answering of the 5 Q's
You must use 10 out of the 28 terms (definitions)
TUESDAY
Finish: video
WEDNESDAY
6th period only: Wikileaks / own story
THURSDAY
activity: handout
Songs sung that had coded meaning (in class)
Help with overall Questions on 1-5
FRIDAY
Questions #1-5: DUE MONDAY
NEWS ITEM: research any news story that relates to racism
for ex. go to www.info.com enter Seattle Police racsism and see what you get
Week 13 December 6 - 10 Seniors
MONDAY
Due 1) Wikikleaks (# 5 facts) 2) Any current News Item (see friday last week)
Late: Questions from the video
why are you the Political Party you are? (postponed)
TUESDAY
SUB DAY: Shaull is out with injections in her back
Revise: 1-4 Pargraphs (HANDOUT given on Monday) DUE WEDNESDAY
Revise: thesis statements: Is the relationship between the Middle East and the US positive or negative? DUE FRIDAY
HANDOUT: WIKILEAKS : Close Read all three stories DUE WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
WIKILEAKS: 5 FACTS & ARTICLES
Present: own news story (2-3 minutes)
DUE QUESTION: MILITARY GUEST ON THURSDAY: will talk about our invlovement in the Middle East
THURSDAY
Guest Speaker: why are we in the Middle East? Iraq? Afghanistan?
FRIDAY
REVISE: THESIS DUE
REVISE: PARAGRAPH --MON (EVERYONE WILL REVISE ONE PARAGRAPH AND THEN HIGHLIGHT THE CHANGES BEFORE TURNING IT IN)
Present: own news story (2-3 minutes)
Due 1) Wikikleaks (# 5 facts) 2) Any current News Item (see friday last week)
Late: Questions from the video
why are you the Political Party you are? (postponed)
TUESDAY
SUB DAY: Shaull is out with injections in her back
Revise: 1-4 Pargraphs (HANDOUT given on Monday) DUE WEDNESDAY
Revise: thesis statements: Is the relationship between the Middle East and the US positive or negative? DUE FRIDAY
HANDOUT: WIKILEAKS : Close Read all three stories DUE WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
WIKILEAKS: 5 FACTS & ARTICLES
Present: own news story (2-3 minutes)
DUE QUESTION: MILITARY GUEST ON THURSDAY: will talk about our invlovement in the Middle East
THURSDAY
Guest Speaker: why are we in the Middle East? Iraq? Afghanistan?
FRIDAY
REVISE: THESIS DUE
REVISE: PARAGRAPH --MON (EVERYONE WILL REVISE ONE PARAGRAPH AND THEN HIGHLIGHT THE CHANGES BEFORE TURNING IT IN)
Present: own news story (2-3 minutes)
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Week 12 November 29 - December 3 Juniors
MONDAY
Edit: Turn in the Edit Sheet that was done on Monday of last week
Q's: talk about any problems on the CBA
TUESDAY
FINAL CBA DUE AFTER TWO DAYS LATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO BUT THE RESEARCH PAPER MUST STILL BE COMPLETED TO PASS THE CLASS
Packet given: Segragation and Sectionalism
You will be answering 5 Q's at the end of the unit (see packet)
First task is to define the BOLD & UNDERLINED words in the packet
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
CHECK OFF CBAs & work on the definitions
AFTER TWO DAYS LATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO BUT THE RESEARCH PAPER MUST STILL BE COMPLETED TO PASS THE CLASS
FRIDAY-assembly
MORE THAN 2 days late: NO POINTS GIVEN TO THE CBA BUT IT MUST BE COMPLETED TO PASS THE CLASS
Define terms that are BOLD & UNDERLINED in the packet
DUE TODAY
Edit: Turn in the Edit Sheet that was done on Monday of last week
Q's: talk about any problems on the CBA
TUESDAY
FINAL CBA DUE AFTER TWO DAYS LATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO BUT THE RESEARCH PAPER MUST STILL BE COMPLETED TO PASS THE CLASS
Packet given: Segragation and Sectionalism
You will be answering 5 Q's at the end of the unit (see packet)
First task is to define the BOLD & UNDERLINED words in the packet
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
CHECK OFF CBAs & work on the definitions
AFTER TWO DAYS LATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO BUT THE RESEARCH PAPER MUST STILL BE COMPLETED TO PASS THE CLASS
FRIDAY-assembly
MORE THAN 2 days late: NO POINTS GIVEN TO THE CBA BUT IT MUST BE COMPLETED TO PASS THE CLASS
Define terms that are BOLD & UNDERLINED in the packet
DUE TODAY
Week 12 November 29 - December 3 Seniors
MONDAY
Reminder Due:
1) Lobbyist/PAC (page 504-507) --got a stamp
2) 1/2 sheet--Open Secrets--got a stamp
POP QUIZ GIVEN TO ALL THREE CLASSES---COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENT BY 80% OF THE CLASS NEEDED TO NOT HAVE A QUIZ
TUESDAY
Writing Essay: work on the THESIS--once checked off by Shaull then you can write
use the HANDOUT: format to help with requirements
Thesis--3 body paragraphs-conclusion
***take home the essay and work on it--only tomorrow in class to finish***
WEDNESDAY
ESSAY DUE only staple the signed off Thesis statement with a star and SS to your essay
TURN IN:SEPARATELY
1) Lobbyist/PAC (page 504-507) --got a stamp
2) 1/2 sheet--Open Secrets--got a stamp
THURSDAY
Continue the Film: "Can Mr. Smith get to WA anymore?"
Q's due FRIDAY
FRIDAY
UPDATE FIND TWO NEWS STORIES ON THE INTERNET
1) FIND 5 FACTS ABOUT WIKILEAKS 2) CHOOSE A WORLD current (this or last week) NEWS STORY AND FIND ENOUGH INFO TO BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT IT FOR ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES IN CLASS
****CITE ALL SOURCES****
DUE MONDAY
DISCUSS: Q'S to the Film
MONDAY:
Political Survey: explain What is means to YOU?
Your party alignment
Reminder Due:
1) Lobbyist/PAC (page 504-507) --got a stamp
2) 1/2 sheet--Open Secrets--got a stamp
POP QUIZ GIVEN TO ALL THREE CLASSES---COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENT BY 80% OF THE CLASS NEEDED TO NOT HAVE A QUIZ
TUESDAY
Writing Essay: work on the THESIS--once checked off by Shaull then you can write
use the HANDOUT: format to help with requirements
Thesis--3 body paragraphs-conclusion
***take home the essay and work on it--only tomorrow in class to finish***
WEDNESDAY
ESSAY DUE only staple the signed off Thesis statement with a star and SS to your essay
TURN IN:SEPARATELY
1) Lobbyist/PAC (page 504-507) --got a stamp
2) 1/2 sheet--Open Secrets--got a stamp
THURSDAY
Continue the Film: "Can Mr. Smith get to WA anymore?"
Q's due FRIDAY
FRIDAY
UPDATE FIND TWO NEWS STORIES ON THE INTERNET
1) FIND 5 FACTS ABOUT WIKILEAKS 2) CHOOSE A WORLD current (this or last week) NEWS STORY AND FIND ENOUGH INFO TO BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT IT FOR ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES IN CLASS
****CITE ALL SOURCES****
DUE MONDAY
DISCUSS: Q'S to the Film
MONDAY:
Political Survey: explain What is means to YOU?
Your party alignment
Monday, November 15, 2010
Week 11 November 15 - 19 & 22 - 24 Juniors
MONDAY
Due Part III page 2 of the GREEN packet
MONDAY & TUESDAY
go over the following:
1) Thesis 2) Citations 3) Stakeholders
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
LAST TIME IN THE COMPUTER LAB
DUE THURSDAY PART III RD
FRIDAY
RD OF PARTS I-III
READY FOR STUDENT EDIT- you earn points having a copy and being able to edit someone else's
HW WEEKEND DUE MONDAY : CONCLUSION
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY
FINAL RD--ONE LAST EDIT FROM STUDENTS--AGAIN YOU EARN POINTS SO BE PREPARED WITH A COPY OF YOUR ESSAY WITH ALL PARTS
TUESDAY
LAST MINUTE HELP AND Q'S FOR SHAULL--WORK INDEPENDENTLY ON YOUR PAPER
WEDNESDAY
FINAL DUE
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--NO SCHOOL
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Due Part III page 2 of the GREEN packet
MONDAY & TUESDAY
go over the following:
1) Thesis 2) Citations 3) Stakeholders
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
LAST TIME IN THE COMPUTER LAB
DUE THURSDAY PART III RD
FRIDAY
RD OF PARTS I-III
READY FOR STUDENT EDIT- you earn points having a copy and being able to edit someone else's
HW WEEKEND DUE MONDAY : CONCLUSION
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY
FINAL RD--ONE LAST EDIT FROM STUDENTS--AGAIN YOU EARN POINTS SO BE PREPARED WITH A COPY OF YOUR ESSAY WITH ALL PARTS
TUESDAY
LAST MINUTE HELP AND Q'S FOR SHAULL--WORK INDEPENDENTLY ON YOUR PAPER
WEDNESDAY
FINAL DUE
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--NO SCHOOL
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Week 11 November 15 - 19 & 22 - 24 Seniors
MONDAY
TWO SHORT QUIZZES
1)CNN.COM GATHERING INFO-after quiz turn in HW on cnn.com
2)Rossi/Murray/GOP handout
DUE: STAMP given to 1)5 W's/ 1 H = Terrorist attack 2) 1/2 sheet Tea Party bio
QUESTIONS ON ARTICLE: "No Quick Fixes" DUE FRIDAY
1. Where did the clue (apart of int’l counter terrorism) originate?
2. Why is Yemen ideal for terrorists?
3. Give three facts about Yemen.
4. Is the President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen corrupt?
5. What mistakes have the U.S. made in the region?
6. What terrorist group formed in Jan 2009? What do they target and defend? Overall goals?
7. How does AQAP compare to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan/Pakistan?
8. What were the top 3 attacks on America.
9. What does this quote mean & what should America do in this region?
Last page
“...tactical decisions must not undermine strategic objectives. Simply capturing and killing bad guys is not a long-term solution.”
TUESDAY
LATE 2 DAYS send grade & % FROM Ms. Shaull's website
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
CHECKLIST OF ITEMS: some classes have covered some or part--by the end of the week these areas will be covered
* CNN.COM (COMPLETED IN A QUIZ)
* Issues (PowerPoint) Liberal vs. Conservative
* Electoral Collage
* Tea Party
* Videos: Midterm
* Money $$ spent-Initiatives
* Lobbyist/PACs (p 506-507)
* Gather info on the terrorists attack
FRIDAY
DUE TUESDAY: LOBBYISTS AND PACs (CHECK WEBSITES--DO RESEARCH)
Article: "No quick Fixes": Close Read and Questions 9 total (see Monday)
COLLECT INFO: Use book--page 504-506
p.504: 5 Functions of Interest Group (Table)
p.506: (@ top) Define: 1) Lobbyists 2) PAC
p.506: Types of Interest Groups (Read/Notes)
Also Can a single corp. have its own interest group?
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY
Can Mr.Smith get to WA anymore? start Film
TUESDAY
Can Mr.Smith get to WA anymore? finish Film
1) Would you vote for Jeff Smith?
2) What were the positives and negatives of his campaign strategy?
3) What surprised you about running for Congress?
4) Where is he now?
DUE HW: PACs & LOBBYISTS--research due
WEDNESDAY
Questions on the Film DUE
AFTER BREAK: REVISION OF WRITING--ESSAY
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--NO SCHOOL
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
TWO SHORT QUIZZES
1)CNN.COM GATHERING INFO-after quiz turn in HW on cnn.com
2)Rossi/Murray/GOP handout
DUE: STAMP given to 1)5 W's/ 1 H = Terrorist attack 2) 1/2 sheet Tea Party bio
QUESTIONS ON ARTICLE: "No Quick Fixes" DUE FRIDAY
1. Where did the clue (apart of int’l counter terrorism) originate?
2. Why is Yemen ideal for terrorists?
3. Give three facts about Yemen.
4. Is the President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen corrupt?
5. What mistakes have the U.S. made in the region?
6. What terrorist group formed in Jan 2009? What do they target and defend? Overall goals?
7. How does AQAP compare to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan/Pakistan?
8. What were the top 3 attacks on America.
9. What does this quote mean & what should America do in this region?
Last page
“...tactical decisions must not undermine strategic objectives. Simply capturing and killing bad guys is not a long-term solution.”
TUESDAY
LATE 2 DAYS send grade & % FROM Ms. Shaull's website
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
CHECKLIST OF ITEMS: some classes have covered some or part--by the end of the week these areas will be covered
* CNN.COM (COMPLETED IN A QUIZ)
* Issues (PowerPoint) Liberal vs. Conservative
* Electoral Collage
* Tea Party
* Videos: Midterm
* Money $$ spent-Initiatives
* Lobbyist/PACs (p 506-507)
* Gather info on the terrorists attack
FRIDAY
DUE TUESDAY: LOBBYISTS AND PACs (CHECK WEBSITES--DO RESEARCH)
Article: "No quick Fixes": Close Read and Questions 9 total (see Monday)
COLLECT INFO: Use book--page 504-506
p.504: 5 Functions of Interest Group (Table)
p.506: (@ top) Define: 1) Lobbyists 2) PAC
p.506: Types of Interest Groups (Read/Notes)
Also Can a single corp. have its own interest group?
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY
Can Mr.Smith get to WA anymore? start Film
TUESDAY
Can Mr.Smith get to WA anymore? finish Film
1) Would you vote for Jeff Smith?
2) What were the positives and negatives of his campaign strategy?
3) What surprised you about running for Congress?
4) Where is he now?
DUE HW: PACs & LOBBYISTS--research due
WEDNESDAY
Questions on the Film DUE
AFTER BREAK: REVISION OF WRITING--ESSAY
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--NO SCHOOL
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Friday, November 5, 2010
Week 10 November 8 - 12 Seniors
MONDAY
DUE MONDAY: GO TO WWW.CNN.COM
CLICK ON HOT TOPIC: AT THE BOTTOM/RIGHT OF THE WEB PAGE
CLICK : THE RESULTS
COLLECT DATE ON THE FOLLOWING: separate piece of paper
THE BALANCE OF POWER (NUMBERS OF SEATS OF THE D: DEMOCRATS AND R: REPUBLICANS)
1) SENATE 2) HOUSE 3) GOVERNOR 4)BALLOT MEASURES (@ LEAST 2 EX FROM DIFFERENT)
4) EXIT POLLS (M/F VOTING & PARTY ID)
Theme: this week: what are the midterms? and why are they so important
Overall Question: How does campaign financing, lobbyists, and PAC's (Political Action Committees) affect our voting system and democracy?
list of items to go over this week and next:
CNN results
Issues--Candidates
Tea Party 32% won
Videos: Midterm
after 4 day break
Money $$$ spent
Results of Initiatives/Referendums
Lobbyists/PACs
TUESDAY
RE-TEST DAY
1) WHAT DO THEY DO?
2) INITIATIVES/REFERENDUMS/JOINT RESOLUTION
AFTER SCHOOL
VIDEO: PROPAGANDA QUIZ
TEA PARTY HANDOUT: WHAT ARE THEY ABOUT????
WEDNESDAY
collection of data--cnn.com ---look below (quiz mon)
tea party what is it? handout due
powerpoint on basics of a Democrat and conservative: look at document section for details
Only 4th and 5th---
Videos: midterm
THURSDAY & FRIDAY --NO SCHOOL
DUE MONDAY
1) Attempted terrorist attack on Chicago Friday October 29
FIND OUT THE 5 W'S AND 1 H / MAKE SURE YOU CITE YOUR SOURCES
2)SEND ME YOUR GRADE & % FROM MY WEBSITE (CONTACT ME)
3)QUIZ; MON_ CAMPAIGN FINANCING: RE-READ AND BE PREPARED
UPDATE: ONLY 4TH AND 5TH--6TH PERIOD PASSED AND WILL NOT HAVE A QUIZ-----------------DUE TO STUDENTS NOT COLLECTING THE INFO ON THE CNN.COM WEBSITE THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON MONDAY TO CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING AND COLLECTION OF DATA--BE PREPARED***
DUE MONDAY: GO TO WWW.CNN.COM
CLICK ON HOT TOPIC: AT THE BOTTOM/RIGHT OF THE WEB PAGE
CLICK : THE RESULTS
COLLECT DATE ON THE FOLLOWING: separate piece of paper
THE BALANCE OF POWER (NUMBERS OF SEATS OF THE D: DEMOCRATS AND R: REPUBLICANS)
1) SENATE 2) HOUSE 3) GOVERNOR 4)BALLOT MEASURES (@ LEAST 2 EX FROM DIFFERENT)
4) EXIT POLLS (M/F VOTING & PARTY ID)
Theme: this week: what are the midterms? and why are they so important
Overall Question: How does campaign financing, lobbyists, and PAC's (Political Action Committees) affect our voting system and democracy?
list of items to go over this week and next:
CNN results
Issues--Candidates
Tea Party 32% won
Videos: Midterm
after 4 day break
Money $$$ spent
Results of Initiatives/Referendums
Lobbyists/PACs
TUESDAY
RE-TEST DAY
1) WHAT DO THEY DO?
2) INITIATIVES/REFERENDUMS/JOINT RESOLUTION
AFTER SCHOOL
VIDEO: PROPAGANDA QUIZ
TEA PARTY HANDOUT: WHAT ARE THEY ABOUT????
WEDNESDAY
collection of data--cnn.com ---look below (quiz mon)
tea party what is it? handout due
powerpoint on basics of a Democrat and conservative: look at document section for details
Only 4th and 5th---
Videos: midterm
THURSDAY & FRIDAY --NO SCHOOL
DUE MONDAY
1) Attempted terrorist attack on Chicago Friday October 29
FIND OUT THE 5 W'S AND 1 H / MAKE SURE YOU CITE YOUR SOURCES
2)SEND ME YOUR GRADE & % FROM MY WEBSITE (CONTACT ME)
3)QUIZ; MON_ CAMPAIGN FINANCING: RE-READ AND BE PREPARED
UPDATE: ONLY 4TH AND 5TH--6TH PERIOD PASSED AND WILL NOT HAVE A QUIZ-----------------DUE TO STUDENTS NOT COLLECTING THE INFO ON THE CNN.COM WEBSITE THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON MONDAY TO CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING AND COLLECTION OF DATA--BE PREPARED***
Week 10 November 8 - 12 Juniors
MONDAY
LATE: PART II (A-E) TWO SIGNATURES NEEDED IN CBA PACKET
****REMINDER--THIS WEEK ONLY TO MAKE-UP YOUR AMENDMENT TEST**** OR
YOU STILL HAVE TO RETAKE BUT YOU DON'T GET THE POINTS
PAGE 2: EXPLAIN PART:III (went over in class in small groups) DUE MON
THESIS (RD) IS DUE--LAST PAGE OF THE GREEN HANDOUT IS DUE TUES
TUESDAY--COMPUTER LAB & WEDNESDAY-COMPUTER LAB
START TYPYING IN THE OUTLINE GUIDE
PART I & II: WHICH IS THE INTRO AND BODY PARAGRAPH
RD DUE AT THE END OF CLASS ON WED (with citations in your work)
THURSDAY & FRIDAY --NO SCHOOL
DUE MONDAY GREEN HANDOUT PAGE 2: COMMON GOOD /STAKEHOLDERS / PUBLIC POLICY
LATE: PART II (A-E) TWO SIGNATURES NEEDED IN CBA PACKET
****REMINDER--THIS WEEK ONLY TO MAKE-UP YOUR AMENDMENT TEST**** OR
YOU STILL HAVE TO RETAKE BUT YOU DON'T GET THE POINTS
PAGE 2: EXPLAIN PART:III (went over in class in small groups) DUE MON
THESIS (RD) IS DUE--LAST PAGE OF THE GREEN HANDOUT IS DUE TUES
TUESDAY--COMPUTER LAB & WEDNESDAY-COMPUTER LAB
START TYPYING IN THE OUTLINE GUIDE
PART I & II: WHICH IS THE INTRO AND BODY PARAGRAPH
RD DUE AT THE END OF CLASS ON WED (with citations in your work)
THURSDAY & FRIDAY --NO SCHOOL
DUE MONDAY GREEN HANDOUT PAGE 2: COMMON GOOD /STAKEHOLDERS / PUBLIC POLICY
Monday, November 1, 2010
Week 9 November 1 - 5 Seniors
MONDAY
PREPARE FOR ELECTION & QUIZ
TUESDAY
VOTE & QUIZ: BE PREPARED WITH NOTES AND BOOKLET OF CANDIDATES
WEDNESDAY
MEMORY QUIZ: MATCHING
PERIOD 4 & 6
PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES: VIDEOS
****UPDATE****
DUE MONDAY: GO TO WWW.CNN.COM
CLICK ON HOT TOPIC: AT THE BOTTOM/RIGHT OF THE WEB PAGE
CLICK : THE RESULTS
COLLECT DATE ON THE FOLLOWING: separate piece of paper
THE BALANCE OF POWER (NUMBERS OF SEATS OF THE D: DEMOCRATS AND R: REPUBLICANS)
1) SENATE 2) HOUSE 3) GOVERNOR 4)BALLOT MEASURES (@ LEAST 2 EX FROM DIFFERENT)
4) EXIT POLLS (M/F VOTING & PARTY ID)
THURSDAY
MEMORY QUIZ: MATCHING
PERIOD 4 & 6
PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES: VIDEOS
FRIDAY
ARTICLE: CLOSE READ: CAMPAIGN FINANCE: DUE
1/2 sheet : reflect on quote in the packet and back it up with ONE example for support
1/2 sheet: video quiz---6 total (3 you know & 3 you don't)
Turn in the following handout:
Propaganda Techniques
GOP Stampede with q's attached
PREPARE FOR ELECTION & QUIZ
TUESDAY
VOTE & QUIZ: BE PREPARED WITH NOTES AND BOOKLET OF CANDIDATES
WEDNESDAY
MEMORY QUIZ: MATCHING
PERIOD 4 & 6
PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES: VIDEOS
****UPDATE****
DUE MONDAY: GO TO WWW.CNN.COM
CLICK ON HOT TOPIC: AT THE BOTTOM/RIGHT OF THE WEB PAGE
CLICK : THE RESULTS
COLLECT DATE ON THE FOLLOWING: separate piece of paper
THE BALANCE OF POWER (NUMBERS OF SEATS OF THE D: DEMOCRATS AND R: REPUBLICANS)
1) SENATE 2) HOUSE 3) GOVERNOR 4)BALLOT MEASURES (@ LEAST 2 EX FROM DIFFERENT)
4) EXIT POLLS (M/F VOTING & PARTY ID)
THURSDAY
MEMORY QUIZ: MATCHING
PERIOD 4 & 6
PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES: VIDEOS
FRIDAY
ARTICLE: CLOSE READ: CAMPAIGN FINANCE: DUE
1/2 sheet : reflect on quote in the packet and back it up with ONE example for support
1/2 sheet: video quiz---6 total (3 you know & 3 you don't)
Turn in the following handout:
Propaganda Techniques
GOP Stampede with q's attached
Week 9 November 1 - 5 Juniors
MONDAY
EC EXTENSION FROM LAST WEEK : DUE COURT CASE
LATE: Yellow Handout: Court case from Wed (sub day)
Finish: Amendment Presentations
TUESDAY
REPORT TO THE LIBRARY: computer lab-UPDATE--problem --not in the lab
went back to classroom to work oin MLA citation
WEDNESDAY (DUE send grade & % by emailing from Shaull's website: Contact Me)
REPORT TO THE LIBRARY: computer lab
Which court case? Shaull will ask what your court case is
DUE WORK CITED: MLA (@least 3 sources)
INTERNET: 1) SUBJECT/TITLE OF WEBSITE 2) DATE OF ACCESS 3)WEB ADDRESS
BOOK: 1) AUTHORS NAME (LAST, FIRST) 2) TITLE 3) PUBLISHER 4) YEAR PUBLISHED
ETC...SEE SHAULL'S HANDBOOK FOR FURTHER REFERENCE OF MLA CITATION
THURSDAY
QUIZ: MEMORY OF THE AMENDMENTS (1-27)--IF YOU DO NOT PASS WITH A C+ OR BETTER YOU MUST RETAKE IT
GO OVER A THESIS: RD due MON
Thesis= limited subject + attitude + specific features
(court case) (position) (ex/evidence to support)
FRIDAY
REPORT TO THE LIBRARY: computer lab
PART II DUE (A-E)
UPDATE: REMINDER ABOUT RESEARCH--
HAVE YOU LOOKED UP THE FOLLOWING:
1) STATE V. NATIONAL LAW 2) LAW OF STATE ( EX CAPITAL PUNISHMENT) 3) OTHER RELATED CASES--(EX ATKINS V VA IS RELATED TO ROPPER V SIMMONS)
HW: DUE MON.--Rough Draft of Thesis Statement
EC EXTENSION FROM LAST WEEK : DUE COURT CASE
LATE: Yellow Handout: Court case from Wed (sub day)
Finish: Amendment Presentations
TUESDAY
REPORT TO THE LIBRARY: computer lab-UPDATE--problem --not in the lab
went back to classroom to work oin MLA citation
WEDNESDAY (DUE send grade & % by emailing from Shaull's website: Contact Me)
REPORT TO THE LIBRARY: computer lab
Which court case? Shaull will ask what your court case is
DUE WORK CITED: MLA (@least 3 sources)
INTERNET: 1) SUBJECT/TITLE OF WEBSITE 2) DATE OF ACCESS 3)WEB ADDRESS
BOOK: 1) AUTHORS NAME (LAST, FIRST) 2) TITLE 3) PUBLISHER 4) YEAR PUBLISHED
ETC...SEE SHAULL'S HANDBOOK FOR FURTHER REFERENCE OF MLA CITATION
THURSDAY
QUIZ: MEMORY OF THE AMENDMENTS (1-27)--IF YOU DO NOT PASS WITH A C+ OR BETTER YOU MUST RETAKE IT
GO OVER A THESIS: RD due MON
Thesis= limited subject + attitude + specific features
(court case) (position) (ex/evidence to support)
FRIDAY
REPORT TO THE LIBRARY: computer lab
PART II DUE (A-E)
UPDATE: REMINDER ABOUT RESEARCH--
HAVE YOU LOOKED UP THE FOLLOWING:
1) STATE V. NATIONAL LAW 2) LAW OF STATE ( EX CAPITAL PUNISHMENT) 3) OTHER RELATED CASES--(EX ATKINS V VA IS RELATED TO ROPPER V SIMMONS)
HW: DUE MON.--Rough Draft of Thesis Statement
Monday, October 25, 2010
Week 8 October 25 - 29 Seniors
MONDAY
Memorization test on: 1. ) Handout: Initiatives/Referendum/Joint Resolution 2.) Handout: Yellow packet: What do they do?
4th Period: Wed 3rd 5th Period: Thur 4th 6th Period: Wed 3rd
EC DUE
Start to teach: Initiatives and Referendums
TUESDAY
Continue to teach: Initiatives and Referendums
WEDNESDAY-sub day
Handout: Propaganda Techniques: read--scan for meaning (go over in class)
Go over ONE video--Murray PRO--add to the handout
THURSDAY
Prepare for the Election and Test
FRIDAY
Vote on Nov 2 Tuesday
Memorization test on: 1. ) Handout: Initiatives/Referendum/Joint Resolution 2.) Handout: Yellow packet: What do they do?
4th Period: Wed 3rd 5th Period: Thur 4th 6th Period: Wed 3rd
EC DUE
Start to teach: Initiatives and Referendums
TUESDAY
Continue to teach: Initiatives and Referendums
WEDNESDAY-sub day
Handout: Propaganda Techniques: read--scan for meaning (go over in class)
Go over ONE video--Murray PRO--add to the handout
THURSDAY
Prepare for the Election and Test
FRIDAY
Vote on Nov 2 Tuesday
Week 8 October 25 -29 Juniors
MONDAY
MEMORIZE YOUR AMENDMENTS (1 - 27)
1ST PERIOD: Nov 2 Tuesday 2nd PERIOD: Nov 4 Thursday
GREEN -CBA Letter: Parent Signature DUE FRIDAY
EC DUE FRIDAY: Fill out handout with the information that you find: you choose a MODERN day court case. There is a handout of the ones used in the CBA--those are off limits
TUESDAY
TEACH AMENDMENTS--students posters (given back on Monday for revision)
WEDNESDAY--sub day
Look at court cases in class and choose one from the list---fill out the handout provided (Handout given out on Monday)
HANDOUT : DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY
TEACH AMENDMENTS--students posters (given back on Monday for revision)
FRIDAY
CBA Letter: Parent Signature DUE FRIDAY
EC DUE EXTENSION DUE MONDAY: Fill out handout with the information that you find: you choose a MODERN day court case.
MEMORIZE YOUR AMENDMENTS (1 - 27)
1ST PERIOD: Nov 2 Tuesday 2nd PERIOD: Nov 4 Thursday
GREEN -CBA Letter: Parent Signature DUE FRIDAY
EC DUE FRIDAY: Fill out handout with the information that you find: you choose a MODERN day court case. There is a handout of the ones used in the CBA--those are off limits
TUESDAY
TEACH AMENDMENTS--students posters (given back on Monday for revision)
WEDNESDAY--sub day
Look at court cases in class and choose one from the list---fill out the handout provided (Handout given out on Monday)
HANDOUT : DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY
TEACH AMENDMENTS--students posters (given back on Monday for revision)
FRIDAY
CBA Letter: Parent Signature DUE FRIDAY
EC DUE EXTENSION DUE MONDAY: Fill out handout with the information that you find: you choose a MODERN day court case.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Week 7 October 18 - 22 Juniors
MONDAY
Finish: Presentations on Individual Dissenter
WE PRACTICED AS A CLASS ON THE FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS ---WE HAVE TO MEMORIZE ALL OF THEM 1- 27 BY THURSDAY NO NOTES
TUESDAY
Finish: Presentations on Individual Dissenter
PRACTICE MEMORIZING THE AMENDMENTS 11- 27
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Teach the class about the amendments with the posters that you created
THURSDAY-TEST DAY
1) write a paragraph on what qualities make up a dissenter by using your notes on class presentations
2) from memory--write the description of EACH Amendment 1-27
FRIDAY- NO SCHOOL
Finish: Presentations on Individual Dissenter
WE PRACTICED AS A CLASS ON THE FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS ---WE HAVE TO MEMORIZE ALL OF THEM 1- 27 BY THURSDAY NO NOTES
TUESDAY
Finish: Presentations on Individual Dissenter
PRACTICE MEMORIZING THE AMENDMENTS 11- 27
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Teach the class about the amendments with the posters that you created
THURSDAY-TEST DAY
1) write a paragraph on what qualities make up a dissenter by using your notes on class presentations
2) from memory--write the description of EACH Amendment 1-27
FRIDAY- NO SCHOOL
Week 7 October 18 - 22 Seniors
MONDAY
Read Biographies from the YELLOW voter's packet given out on Monday
From the list below: select an individual, read their bio, and ask an additional question that helps the class and yourself to decide to vote ONE way or ANOTHER
list of individuals
1. Patty Murray
2. Dino Rossi
3. John Koster
4. Rick Larsen
5. Dan Kristiansen
6. Eleanor Walters
7. Kirk Pearson
8. Mark Roe
9. Jim Kenny
QUESTION AND RESEARCH WITH SOURCE IS DUE THURSDAY
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Initiatives and Referendums are Due on Thursday
Explain in small groups of nine the following:
Fiscal Impact/ Explanatory Statement / For & Against
THURSDAY
Read Biographies from the YELLOW voter's packet given out on Monday
QUESTION IS DUE WITH RESEARCH AND SOURCE---present to class help them to decide
EC DUE TODAY
1) option
GO TO : www.pdc.wa.gov
GO TO: VIEW ACTUAL REPORTS GO TO: COMMITTEES GO TO: INTITIATIVE
find out who and how much is being spent on these initiatives and referendums.
2) option
Talk to your parents about your intiative--how are they going to vote and why?
talk to them about the individuals to vote for--how are they going to vote?
Write all the info. down and then have them sign it.
3) option
Register in person to vote:
GO TO: 3000 Rockefeller Ave m/s Everett, WA 98201 425-388-3444 9-5
FRIDAY- NO SCHOOL
Read Biographies from the YELLOW voter's packet given out on Monday
From the list below: select an individual, read their bio, and ask an additional question that helps the class and yourself to decide to vote ONE way or ANOTHER
list of individuals
1. Patty Murray
2. Dino Rossi
3. John Koster
4. Rick Larsen
5. Dan Kristiansen
6. Eleanor Walters
7. Kirk Pearson
8. Mark Roe
9. Jim Kenny
QUESTION AND RESEARCH WITH SOURCE IS DUE THURSDAY
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Initiatives and Referendums are Due on Thursday
Explain in small groups of nine the following:
Fiscal Impact/ Explanatory Statement / For & Against
THURSDAY
Read Biographies from the YELLOW voter's packet given out on Monday
QUESTION IS DUE WITH RESEARCH AND SOURCE---present to class help them to decide
EC DUE TODAY
1) option
GO TO : www.pdc.wa.gov
GO TO: VIEW ACTUAL REPORTS GO TO: COMMITTEES GO TO: INTITIATIVE
find out who and how much is being spent on these initiatives and referendums.
2) option
Talk to your parents about your intiative--how are they going to vote and why?
talk to them about the individuals to vote for--how are they going to vote?
Write all the info. down and then have them sign it.
3) option
Register in person to vote:
GO TO: 3000 Rockefeller Ave m/s Everett, WA 98201 425-388-3444 9-5
FRIDAY- NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 8, 2010
Week 6 October 11 - 15 Seniors
Monday 11th:
Quiz: The get to use their TIMELINE ONLY not PACKETS on this quiz—IF they get done early have them read their articles for the writing activity tomorrow.
No additional time to complete this Quiz only time in class—it needs to be silent until ALL quizzes are collected---be strict with this---I have talkative groups.
Tuesday 12th: IN CLASS WRITING ACTIVITY WITH A THESIS STATEMENT AND A MIN. OF 3 EXAMPLES IF THEY WANT A C GRADE—it needs to be quiet for everyone to be able to write.
Q: Is the relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East positive or negative?
1) They can use the entire time to write—it’s DUE AT THE END OF CLASS.
2) They will need to turn in TWO articles that they have Close Read:
• “The U.S. and the Middle East: Mideast Policy from Nixon to Bush”
• Their OWN article they printed out
WEDNESDAY
Revise your in class write of the Q: Is the relationship between the US and the Middle East positive or negative?
**Remember to also turn in your two articles close read (1: Shaull 2: own article)
HANDOUT: Elections 2010
You are going to gather info. on the website http://www.sos.wa.gov/
GO TO : ELECTIONS & VOTING (CLICK)
GO TO : 2010 PRIMARY RESULTS
YOU ARE IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY WHEN YOU SEARCH
find the following: the top 2 candidates
1) Federal 2)Congressional (district 2) 3) Legislative (District 39) 4)Voter Turnout
in this section find a) the TOP 3 counties--record the number of registered voters
b)compare Snohomish county with 3 other counties with about the same size of registered voters--record the % of voters
DUE FRIDAY--THE RECORDED INFO
Ballot Measures
GO TO : 2010 GENERAL ELECTION VOTER'S GUIDE
you will be assigned in class on THURSDAY your Initiative or Referendum to research on the same website as above.
You will have to communicate/teach the info to a small group
What is the Initiative or Referendum about???
1) Fiscal Impact 2) Explanatory Statement 3)Statements For & Against
DUE TUESDAY
THURSDAY
you will be assigned in class your Initiative or Referendum to research on the same website: http://www.sos.wa.gov/
Presentations: groups finish off the Q's
FRIDAY
Presentations: groups finish off the Q's
HANDOUT: Elections 2010
You are going to gather info. on the website http://www.sos.wa.gov/
GO TO : ELECTIONS & VOTING (CLICK)
GO TO : 2010 PRIMARY RESULTS
YOU ARE IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY WHEN YOU SEARCH
find the following: the top 2 candidates
1) Federal 2)Congressional (district 2) 3) Legislative (District 39) 4)Voter Turnout
in this section find a) the TOP 3 counties--record the number of registered voters
b)compare Snohomish county with 3 other counties with about the same size of registered voters--record the % of voters
DUE FRIDAY--THE RECORDED INFO
HANDOUTS: MURRAY VS. ROSSI (close-read by monday)
Quiz: The get to use their TIMELINE ONLY not PACKETS on this quiz—IF they get done early have them read their articles for the writing activity tomorrow.
No additional time to complete this Quiz only time in class—it needs to be silent until ALL quizzes are collected---be strict with this---I have talkative groups.
Tuesday 12th: IN CLASS WRITING ACTIVITY WITH A THESIS STATEMENT AND A MIN. OF 3 EXAMPLES IF THEY WANT A C GRADE—it needs to be quiet for everyone to be able to write.
Q: Is the relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East positive or negative?
1) They can use the entire time to write—it’s DUE AT THE END OF CLASS.
2) They will need to turn in TWO articles that they have Close Read:
• “The U.S. and the Middle East: Mideast Policy from Nixon to Bush”
• Their OWN article they printed out
WEDNESDAY
Revise your in class write of the Q: Is the relationship between the US and the Middle East positive or negative?
**Remember to also turn in your two articles close read (1: Shaull 2: own article)
HANDOUT: Elections 2010
You are going to gather info. on the website http://www.sos.wa.gov/
GO TO : ELECTIONS & VOTING (CLICK)
GO TO : 2010 PRIMARY RESULTS
YOU ARE IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY WHEN YOU SEARCH
find the following: the top 2 candidates
1) Federal 2)Congressional (district 2) 3) Legislative (District 39) 4)Voter Turnout
in this section find a) the TOP 3 counties--record the number of registered voters
b)compare Snohomish county with 3 other counties with about the same size of registered voters--record the % of voters
DUE FRIDAY--THE RECORDED INFO
Ballot Measures
GO TO : 2010 GENERAL ELECTION VOTER'S GUIDE
you will be assigned in class on THURSDAY your Initiative or Referendum to research on the same website as above.
You will have to communicate/teach the info to a small group
What is the Initiative or Referendum about???
1) Fiscal Impact 2) Explanatory Statement 3)Statements For & Against
DUE TUESDAY
THURSDAY
you will be assigned in class your Initiative or Referendum to research on the same website: http://www.sos.wa.gov/
Presentations: groups finish off the Q's
FRIDAY
Presentations: groups finish off the Q's
HANDOUT: Elections 2010
You are going to gather info. on the website http://www.sos.wa.gov/
GO TO : ELECTIONS & VOTING (CLICK)
GO TO : 2010 PRIMARY RESULTS
YOU ARE IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY WHEN YOU SEARCH
find the following: the top 2 candidates
1) Federal 2)Congressional (district 2) 3) Legislative (District 39) 4)Voter Turnout
in this section find a) the TOP 3 counties--record the number of registered voters
b)compare Snohomish county with 3 other counties with about the same size of registered voters--record the % of voters
DUE FRIDAY--THE RECORDED INFO
HANDOUTS: MURRAY VS. ROSSI (close-read by monday)
Week 6 October 11 -15 Juniors
Monday 11th:
Packet has been given to the students: Each student will read and sum up the main points from the following sections: (students have already had time to work on this assignment)
Section 1: Constitution
Section 2: Democracy, Representative and Constitutional
Section 3: Republicanism
Section 4: Liberalism
DUE MONDAY @ the end of class
While they are reading:
1) Use a highlighter to underline the KEY points ***students know how to checkout highlighters—they are in the second drawer (document station) and they put their name on the board*** Just double check that ALL names are off at the end of the class period---save time for collection of these highlighters.
2) Combine and condense the main pts.on a separate piece of paper—have them label the section along with numbering their MAIN points.
Tuesday 12th:
Each student has been assigned to an AMENDMENT:
1) They will create a symbol/picture to represent their Amendment.
2) On the back of the poster—write the Amendment down in the ORIGINAL language (use history book on the shelf page 179 - 189) and then below put it into your OWN words.
Make sure you collect materials at the end of this project: markers, glue, scissors, scraps of paper---the students should be the leaders in this activity—just allow for TIME.
DUE WEDNESDAY WHEN I RETURN
WEDNESDAY
Amendment poster DUE
In class activity: in small groups on ONE sheet a paper---make a master list of the main points in the sections you summarized
Section 2: Democracy, Representative and Constitutional
Section 3: Republicanism
Section 4: Liberalism
(IF absent you can not make up these points)
DUE FRIDAY
Complete the last two sections
Section 5: Common Good
Section 6: Rights
Do the same as the other page--1) highlight the main points 2) condense and consolidate into a master list of ONLY the KEY events
THURSDAY\
Presentations continue on your Individual: Dissenter
Students take notes on the presentations and look for common QUALITIES of a leader
FRIDAY
CONTINUE
Presentations continue on your Individual: Dissenter
Students take notes on the presentations and look for common QUALITIES of a leader
DUE FRIDAY
Complete the last two sections
Section 5: Common Good
Section 6: Rights
Do the same as the other page--1) highlight the main points 2) condense and consolidate into a master list of ONLY the KEY events
Packet has been given to the students: Each student will read and sum up the main points from the following sections: (students have already had time to work on this assignment)
Section 1: Constitution
Section 2: Democracy, Representative and Constitutional
Section 3: Republicanism
Section 4: Liberalism
DUE MONDAY @ the end of class
While they are reading:
1) Use a highlighter to underline the KEY points ***students know how to checkout highlighters—they are in the second drawer (document station) and they put their name on the board*** Just double check that ALL names are off at the end of the class period---save time for collection of these highlighters.
2) Combine and condense the main pts.on a separate piece of paper—have them label the section along with numbering their MAIN points.
Tuesday 12th:
Each student has been assigned to an AMENDMENT:
1) They will create a symbol/picture to represent their Amendment.
2) On the back of the poster—write the Amendment down in the ORIGINAL language (use history book on the shelf page 179 - 189) and then below put it into your OWN words.
Make sure you collect materials at the end of this project: markers, glue, scissors, scraps of paper---the students should be the leaders in this activity—just allow for TIME.
DUE WEDNESDAY WHEN I RETURN
WEDNESDAY
Amendment poster DUE
In class activity: in small groups on ONE sheet a paper---make a master list of the main points in the sections you summarized
Section 2: Democracy, Representative and Constitutional
Section 3: Republicanism
Section 4: Liberalism
(IF absent you can not make up these points)
DUE FRIDAY
Complete the last two sections
Section 5: Common Good
Section 6: Rights
Do the same as the other page--1) highlight the main points 2) condense and consolidate into a master list of ONLY the KEY events
THURSDAY\
Presentations continue on your Individual: Dissenter
Students take notes on the presentations and look for common QUALITIES of a leader
FRIDAY
CONTINUE
Presentations continue on your Individual: Dissenter
Students take notes on the presentations and look for common QUALITIES of a leader
DUE FRIDAY
Complete the last two sections
Section 5: Common Good
Section 6: Rights
Do the same as the other page--1) highlight the main points 2) condense and consolidate into a master list of ONLY the KEY events
Monday, October 4, 2010
Week 5 October 4 - 8 Seniors
MONDAY
Presentations of Questions--IF absent please check in with the teachers to make arrangements---on how to make up the work
**By next TUES---find an article on your own that will give you some information on the relationship between the US and the Middle East---go to www.info.com and print an article to close read and then be ready to
answer the Q : Is the relationship between the US and
the Middle East positive or negative?
in class on Tues 12th---so you can cite from your article**
TUESDAY
Finish Presentations (maybe even part of WED)
WEDNESDAY
Start Timeline--Quiz will be on Mon.--we will get into small groups
and put events on the board to make sure your timeline is up to date.
The QUIZ on MON will cover the main events---so take GOOD notes!!!
THURSDAY and FRIDAY (finished timeline for the Quiz on MON)
Finish going over the timeline in class
Thesis Statements: went over and constructed one as a class
Formula: THESIS= LIMITED SUBJECT + ATTITUDE + SPECIFIC FEATURES (EX)
(US & M. East Rel.) Pos/neg (3 specific ex for a grade C--4/5 is a B ---6 examples is an A--these are your body paragraphs)
Sub Days on MON (Quiz) and TUES (write your paragraph on Q: US and the Middle East)
Presentations of Questions--IF absent please check in with the teachers to make arrangements---on how to make up the work
**By next TUES---find an article on your own that will give you some information on the relationship between the US and the Middle East---go to www.info.com and print an article to close read and then be ready to
answer the Q : Is the relationship between the US and
the Middle East positive or negative?
in class on Tues 12th---so you can cite from your article**
TUESDAY
Finish Presentations (maybe even part of WED)
WEDNESDAY
Start Timeline--Quiz will be on Mon.--we will get into small groups
and put events on the board to make sure your timeline is up to date.
The QUIZ on MON will cover the main events---so take GOOD notes!!!
THURSDAY and FRIDAY (finished timeline for the Quiz on MON)
Finish going over the timeline in class
Thesis Statements: went over and constructed one as a class
Formula: THESIS= LIMITED SUBJECT + ATTITUDE + SPECIFIC FEATURES (EX)
(US & M. East Rel.) Pos/neg (3 specific ex for a grade C--4/5 is a B ---6 examples is an A--these are your body paragraphs)
Sub Days on MON (Quiz) and TUES (write your paragraph on Q: US and the Middle East)
Week 5 October 4 - 8 Juniors
MONDAY
Turn in your individual-research on your MOST influential person (dissenter or not?)
(see last week for guidelines)
IF you did a power point--it must me uploaded to Shaull's computer or emailed by 2:30.
Start presentations...
TUESDAY
Continue presentations...only a couple
Switch to small groups and work on summation work--Handout: Why study History?
WEDNESDAY--Parent Night--Curriculum starts at 7 pm
Continue with summation work--HANDOUT given on the Constitution--sum up what are the KEY facts--go over in class
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Continue presentations--on your MOST influential person (dissenter or not?)
MONDAY & TUESDAY --SUB DAYS--SHAULL IS OUT FOR INJECTIONS IN HER BACK--PROLOTHERAPY
Turn in your individual-research on your MOST influential person (dissenter or not?)
(see last week for guidelines)
IF you did a power point--it must me uploaded to Shaull's computer or emailed by 2:30.
Start presentations...
TUESDAY
Continue presentations...only a couple
Switch to small groups and work on summation work--Handout: Why study History?
WEDNESDAY--Parent Night--Curriculum starts at 7 pm
Continue with summation work--HANDOUT given on the Constitution--sum up what are the KEY facts--go over in class
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Continue presentations--on your MOST influential person (dissenter or not?)
MONDAY & TUESDAY --SUB DAYS--SHAULL IS OUT FOR INJECTIONS IN HER BACK--PROLOTHERAPY
Monday, September 27, 2010
Week 4 Seniors Septemeber 27 - October 1
MONDAY
CHECK GRADES: DUE FRIDAY
1) Go to Skyward: Find out your grade and %
2) Go to Shaull's website: teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/lhs/sshaull
Click on ANNOUNCEMENTS: go to the end of the page and find out the PASSWORD
3) Email Shaull by going back to the main page and click on CONTACT ME
send me two items by FRIDAY 1) Grade 2) Password
Overall Q: Is the relationship between the U.S. & the Middle East positive or negative?
we will answer this question after the student presentations
HANDOUT: list of student generated questions: assign to students (small group) the question they will be researching: research 5 W's & 1 H
TUESDAY
DUE THURSDAY: RESEARCH YOUR Q
Lab 2: meet in the library
Research : Who What When Where When Why How
WEDNESDAY
CHANGE--MOVE TO NEXT WEEK--Go over Timeline: get into small groups
MORE TIME IN GROUPS--PREPARE HANDOUT AND MATERIALS TO TEACH---ALL WORK LABELED WITH WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN HOW WHY DUE THURSDAY
some students were able to go to the library and get materials
THURSDAY
DUE HANDOUT AND MATERIALS TO TEACH---ALL WORK LABELED WITH
WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN HOW WHY
Start Presentations: Research of your Q DUE
***IF ABSENT ON THE DAY YOUR GROUP PRESENTS--NO POINTS***
FRIDAY
CONTINUE Presentations: Research of your Q DUE
***IF ABSENT ON THE DAY YOUR GROUP PRESENTS--NO POINTS***MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH SHAULL ON THE NEXT DAY---TO PRESENT BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL***
****THE PASSWORD IS : SHAULL HAS SPIRIT DURING HOMECOMING WEEK****
CHECK GRADES: DUE FRIDAY
1) Go to Skyward: Find out your grade and %
2) Go to Shaull's website: teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/lhs/sshaull
Click on ANNOUNCEMENTS: go to the end of the page and find out the PASSWORD
3) Email Shaull by going back to the main page and click on CONTACT ME
send me two items by FRIDAY 1) Grade 2) Password
Overall Q: Is the relationship between the U.S. & the Middle East positive or negative?
we will answer this question after the student presentations
HANDOUT: list of student generated questions: assign to students (small group) the question they will be researching: research 5 W's & 1 H
TUESDAY
DUE THURSDAY: RESEARCH YOUR Q
Lab 2: meet in the library
Research : Who What When Where When Why How
WEDNESDAY
CHANGE--MOVE TO NEXT WEEK--Go over Timeline: get into small groups
MORE TIME IN GROUPS--PREPARE HANDOUT AND MATERIALS TO TEACH---ALL WORK LABELED WITH WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN HOW WHY DUE THURSDAY
some students were able to go to the library and get materials
THURSDAY
DUE HANDOUT AND MATERIALS TO TEACH---ALL WORK LABELED WITH
WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN HOW WHY
Start Presentations: Research of your Q DUE
***IF ABSENT ON THE DAY YOUR GROUP PRESENTS--NO POINTS***
FRIDAY
CONTINUE Presentations: Research of your Q DUE
***IF ABSENT ON THE DAY YOUR GROUP PRESENTS--NO POINTS***MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH SHAULL ON THE NEXT DAY---TO PRESENT BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL***
****THE PASSWORD IS : SHAULL HAS SPIRIT DURING HOMECOMING WEEK****
Week 4 Juniors September 27- October 1
HOMECOMING WEEK--SPIRIT--DRESS UP :-)
MONDAY--ASSEMBLY
CHECK GRADES: DUE FRIDAY
1) Go to Skyward: Find out your grade and %
2) Go to Shaull's website: teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/lhs/sshaull
Click on ANNOUNCEMENTS: go to the end of the page and find out the PASSWORD
3) Email Shaull by going back to the main page and click on CONTACT ME
send me two items by FRIDAY 1) Grade 2) Password
Timeline:
1st period finished timeline--Quiz Tuesday
2nd period timeline almost finished---Quiz right after
TUESDAY
Quiz for both 1st and 2nd period
Post-pone until next week: Why study History? HANDOUT: go over MAIN points--in groups (in class activity)
WEDNESDAY
Plagiarism Handout: Read in class--cite MLA
Close Read: Handout: "Dissent is as American as Apple Pie" DUE FRIDAY
READ FOR: WHAT IS A DISSENTER?
Choose your individual that you will research:
INCLUDED IN YOUR PRESENTATION IN THE 3 QUESTIONS BELOW
5 W's & 1 H (who what when where why how)
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR PRESENTATION
DUE MONDAY
1) Why is the individual the MOST influential?
2) Were they a dissenter? why or why not?
3) What is their personality? How would you describe them?
When teacher is presenting-audience (class) will take notes on
the qualities of a leader/dissenter
THURSDAY
DUE Close Read: Handout: "Dissent is as American as Apple Pie"
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE Chosen your individual that you will research:
5 W's & 1 H (who what when where why how)
You are highlighting--what makes this individual special leader or dissenter
FRIDAY-ASSEMBLY
meet in the library
DUE Close Read: Handout: "Dissent is as American as Apple Pie"
QUIZ--1/2 SHEET OF PAPER:SEE MS. SHAULL FOR DETAILS--MONDAY IS THE DAY TO DO IT OR IT WILL BE A ZERO.
Research in lab 1: DUE MON
5 W's & 1 H (who what when where why how)
You are highlighting--what makes this individual special leader or dissenter
YOU WILL PRESENT YOUR INDIVIDUAL TO THE CLASS
****THE PASSWORD IS: SHAULL HAS SPIRIT DURING HOMECOMING WEEK****
MONDAY--ASSEMBLY
CHECK GRADES: DUE FRIDAY
1) Go to Skyward: Find out your grade and %
2) Go to Shaull's website: teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/lhs/sshaull
Click on ANNOUNCEMENTS: go to the end of the page and find out the PASSWORD
3) Email Shaull by going back to the main page and click on CONTACT ME
send me two items by FRIDAY 1) Grade 2) Password
Timeline:
1st period finished timeline--Quiz Tuesday
2nd period timeline almost finished---Quiz right after
TUESDAY
Quiz for both 1st and 2nd period
Post-pone until next week: Why study History? HANDOUT: go over MAIN points--in groups (in class activity)
WEDNESDAY
Plagiarism Handout: Read in class--cite MLA
Close Read: Handout: "Dissent is as American as Apple Pie" DUE FRIDAY
READ FOR: WHAT IS A DISSENTER?
Choose your individual that you will research:
INCLUDED IN YOUR PRESENTATION IN THE 3 QUESTIONS BELOW
5 W's & 1 H (who what when where why how)
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR PRESENTATION
DUE MONDAY
1) Why is the individual the MOST influential?
2) Were they a dissenter? why or why not?
3) What is their personality? How would you describe them?
When teacher is presenting-audience (class) will take notes on
the qualities of a leader/dissenter
THURSDAY
DUE Close Read: Handout: "Dissent is as American as Apple Pie"
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE Chosen your individual that you will research:
5 W's & 1 H (who what when where why how)
You are highlighting--what makes this individual special leader or dissenter
FRIDAY-ASSEMBLY
meet in the library
DUE Close Read: Handout: "Dissent is as American as Apple Pie"
QUIZ--1/2 SHEET OF PAPER:SEE MS. SHAULL FOR DETAILS--MONDAY IS THE DAY TO DO IT OR IT WILL BE A ZERO.
Research in lab 1: DUE MON
5 W's & 1 H (who what when where why how)
You are highlighting--what makes this individual special leader or dissenter
YOU WILL PRESENT YOUR INDIVIDUAL TO THE CLASS
****THE PASSWORD IS: SHAULL HAS SPIRIT DURING HOMECOMING WEEK****
Monday, September 20, 2010
Week 3 September 20 - 24 Juniors
MONDAY
Senior CD--watch it
Why Study History? Summary of key points
Turn in the BLUE Handout at the end of class
In small groups--on ONE sheet of paper write down
the key points as a group
TUESDAY-SUB day
Read a Packet given out on Monday: Read Page 11 to Page 15 "Making up is hard to do" to top of Page 16
Create a timeline of events---don't just focus on events with dates---place these events in order on a separate sheet of paper.
Due WED (only aobut 5 mins to work on it to complete--be prepared)
WEDNESDAY
TIMELINE DUE: work in small groups of 4 to place events on the board in order
THURSDAY
TIMELINE DUE: work in small groups of 4 to place events on the board in order
IN THE END--a quiz will be given on the timeline
FRIDAY--NO SCHOOL
other items to do in the future
Plagiarism handout: go over & give a Close Read on Handout:create 3 Q's on the Article
Senior CD--watch it
Why Study History? Summary of key points
Turn in the BLUE Handout at the end of class
In small groups--on ONE sheet of paper write down
the key points as a group
TUESDAY-SUB day
Read a Packet given out on Monday: Read Page 11 to Page 15 "Making up is hard to do" to top of Page 16
Create a timeline of events---don't just focus on events with dates---place these events in order on a separate sheet of paper.
Due WED (only aobut 5 mins to work on it to complete--be prepared)
WEDNESDAY
TIMELINE DUE: work in small groups of 4 to place events on the board in order
THURSDAY
TIMELINE DUE: work in small groups of 4 to place events on the board in order
IN THE END--a quiz will be given on the timeline
FRIDAY--NO SCHOOL
other items to do in the future
Plagiarism handout: go over & give a Close Read on Handout:create 3 Q's on the Article
Week 3 September 20 - 24 Seniors
MONDAY
Turn in: Close Read Article: "Lexington/9-11 plus nine" from The Economist
WRITE DOWN 3 QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT THE ARTICLE ON THE BACK OF THE HANDOUT
QUIZ--(make--up is next day or NO points) read Tuesday
Quotes (presentations)
Packet:Given out to read Tuesday when the sub is here
Extra copies are on the document station or inside the podium
TUESDAY- SUB DAY
REMINDER FROM FRIDAY:
Article: "Lexington/9-11 plus nine" from The Economist
Close Read and be prepared for Monday---Reading check (Quiz)--DID U READ?
***You have to get the article from Shaull when you return--schedule a make up Quiz the next day--(with sub Tuesday morning)---If you miss it you miss the opportunity for points*** any questions email me
Create a timeline: by reading the following
Page 340 : "A Nation Stunned" to Page 347 : "Meanwhile, in the rest of the World"
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Finish timeline: by reading the following
Page 340 : "A Nation Stunned" to Page 347 : "Meanwhile, in the rest of the World"
THURSDAY
Go Over timeline
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL
In the near future:
Go over: Questions on the Article: "Lexington/9-11 plus nine"
1 in 5 think what about Obama?
Plagiarism and how to cite properly
Turn in: Close Read Article: "Lexington/9-11 plus nine" from The Economist
WRITE DOWN 3 QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT THE ARTICLE ON THE BACK OF THE HANDOUT
QUIZ--(make--up is next day or NO points) read Tuesday
Quotes (presentations)
Packet:Given out to read Tuesday when the sub is here
Extra copies are on the document station or inside the podium
TUESDAY- SUB DAY
REMINDER FROM FRIDAY:
Article: "Lexington/9-11 plus nine" from The Economist
Close Read and be prepared for Monday---Reading check (Quiz)--DID U READ?
***You have to get the article from Shaull when you return--schedule a make up Quiz the next day--(with sub Tuesday morning)---If you miss it you miss the opportunity for points*** any questions email me
Create a timeline: by reading the following
Page 340 : "A Nation Stunned" to Page 347 : "Meanwhile, in the rest of the World"
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Finish timeline: by reading the following
Page 340 : "A Nation Stunned" to Page 347 : "Meanwhile, in the rest of the World"
THURSDAY
Go Over timeline
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL
In the near future:
Go over: Questions on the Article: "Lexington/9-11 plus nine"
1 in 5 think what about Obama?
Plagiarism and how to cite properly
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Week 2 September 13 - 17 Senors & Juniors
MONDAY
Seniors & Juniors
DUE TODAY: turn in ONE fact: about either
1) Ground Zero Mosque
2) 9-11 Burn the Qur'an
3) 9-11 Remembrance
MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE IS ON IT OR NO CREDIT
Late: Handout on Iraq/Afghan #3 (paragraph form with 3 ideas and 3 ex)
Mandatory Tutorial signed by
Juniors: Wednesday
Seniors: 4th & 5th: Tuesday
6th: Wednesday
TUESDAY
Start to go over syllabi--call on individuals
Mandatory Tutorial signed by
Juniors: Wednesday
Seniors: 4th & 5th: Tuesday
6th: Wednesday
WEDNESDAY--PICTURE DAY!!!
Finish to go over syllabus--call on individuals
Seniors turn in Quote on Thursday
have your QUOTE ready---Choose ONE quote that represents YOU
1) Explain what the quote means
2) how does it relate to you (MUST give examples)
Juniors
why study History?
THURSDAY
Seniors
Present quotes (ALL QUOTES NEED TO BE TURNED IN-presentations will continue until all are completed)
Handout: go over Plagiarism (read and take notes on handout)
Juniors
Continue Why study History?
Update:
1) Close Read the rest of the document (two highlighters)
2) Summarize key points (use bullet statements)
3) Choose ONE historical quote from the list of 18.
Complete Blue Handout and turn in on FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Back to school ASSEMBLY
Seniors
Continue Handout: go over Plagiarism (read and take notes on handout)
Article: "Lexington/9-11 plus nine" from The Economist
Close Read and be prepared for Monday---Reading check (Quiz)--DID U READ?
WRITE DOWN 3 QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT THE ARTICLE ON THE BACK OF THE HANDOUT
***You have to get the article from Shaull when you return--schedule a make up Quiz the next day--(with sub Tuesday morning)---If you miss it you miss the opportunity for points*** any questions email me
Juniors
DUE Why study History?
Update:
1) Close Read the rest of the document (two highlighters)
2) Summarize key points (use bullet statements)
3) Choose ONE historical quote from the list of 18.
Complete Blue Handout and turn in on FRIDAY
Seniors & Juniors
DUE TODAY: turn in ONE fact: about either
1) Ground Zero Mosque
2) 9-11 Burn the Qur'an
3) 9-11 Remembrance
MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE IS ON IT OR NO CREDIT
Late: Handout on Iraq/Afghan #3 (paragraph form with 3 ideas and 3 ex)
Mandatory Tutorial signed by
Juniors: Wednesday
Seniors: 4th & 5th: Tuesday
6th: Wednesday
TUESDAY
Start to go over syllabi--call on individuals
Mandatory Tutorial signed by
Juniors: Wednesday
Seniors: 4th & 5th: Tuesday
6th: Wednesday
WEDNESDAY--PICTURE DAY!!!
Finish to go over syllabus--call on individuals
Seniors turn in Quote on Thursday
have your QUOTE ready---Choose ONE quote that represents YOU
1) Explain what the quote means
2) how does it relate to you (MUST give examples)
Juniors
why study History?
THURSDAY
Seniors
Present quotes (ALL QUOTES NEED TO BE TURNED IN-presentations will continue until all are completed)
Handout: go over Plagiarism (read and take notes on handout)
Juniors
Continue Why study History?
Update:
1) Close Read the rest of the document (two highlighters)
2) Summarize key points (use bullet statements)
3) Choose ONE historical quote from the list of 18.
Complete Blue Handout and turn in on FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Back to school ASSEMBLY
Seniors
Continue Handout: go over Plagiarism (read and take notes on handout)
Article: "Lexington/9-11 plus nine" from The Economist
Close Read and be prepared for Monday---Reading check (Quiz)--DID U READ?
WRITE DOWN 3 QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT THE ARTICLE ON THE BACK OF THE HANDOUT
***You have to get the article from Shaull when you return--schedule a make up Quiz the next day--(with sub Tuesday morning)---If you miss it you miss the opportunity for points*** any questions email me
Juniors
DUE Why study History?
Update:
1) Close Read the rest of the document (two highlighters)
2) Summarize key points (use bullet statements)
3) Choose ONE historical quote from the list of 18.
Complete Blue Handout and turn in on FRIDAY
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Week 1 Sept 7 - 10 Seniors & Juniors
Monday :Labor Day NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
Seniors
Map of the World: activity--tear the paper into the 7 continents and paste to the world map--the best one gets EC
Juniors
Map of the US -tear the paper into the United States of America include AK/HI and paste to a white piece of paper--the best one gets EC
Seniors and Juniors
Handout: Fact Sheet Iraqi and Afghanistan War (answer Q #1 & #2)
Go to the DOCUMENT FOLDER for all videos (in the SENIOR section)
Video: Ground Zero Mosque Sparks a Fight
If you have problems with downloading the videos--please go back to the home page and at the bottom are several video converters--email me if you have any problems
Wednesday
Info Card (1-5 questions answered) See Ms.Shaull if absent
Syllabus: given out
Juniors: due questions: Fri Signature from parent: Mon
Seniors: due questions and signature: MonContinue
Continue Videos: Ground Zero Mosque Sparks a Fight
Thursday
Seniors and Juniors
Continue Videos: 9-11 Burn the Qur'an (this one is NOT uploading to the website--please go to YOUTUBE directly and search for: Burn the Qur'an to hear about Terry Jones)
start of: Thousands protest potential Muslim mosque
Friday
Seniors: Quotes--choose a quote that you can identify with
1. Find out who it is by (author)
2. What does it mean--interpret
3. How does it relate to you--give specific examples
Due next week and we will make it look pretty to post in the classroom
Seniors and Juniors
9-11 remembrance: answer the question WHY? from the HANDOUT: Fact Sheet Iraqi and Afghanistan War
Turn in Handout: Iraq/Afghan #3 is in paragraph form with 3 ideas backed up with 3 examples (staple your video notes to the handout)
EACH DAY THE HANDOUT IS LATE--IT DROPS ONE FULL GRADE
Seniors & Juniors
DUE TODAY MON: turn in ONE fact: about either
1) Ground Zero Mosque
2) 9-11 Burn the Qur'an
3) 9-11 Rememberance
MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE IS ON IT OR NO CREDIT
Tuesday
Seniors
Map of the World: activity--tear the paper into the 7 continents and paste to the world map--the best one gets EC
Juniors
Map of the US -tear the paper into the United States of America include AK/HI and paste to a white piece of paper--the best one gets EC
Seniors and Juniors
Handout: Fact Sheet Iraqi and Afghanistan War (answer Q #1 & #2)
Go to the DOCUMENT FOLDER for all videos (in the SENIOR section)
Video: Ground Zero Mosque Sparks a Fight
If you have problems with downloading the videos--please go back to the home page and at the bottom are several video converters--email me if you have any problems
Wednesday
Info Card (1-5 questions answered) See Ms.Shaull if absent
Syllabus: given out
Juniors: due questions: Fri Signature from parent: Mon
Seniors: due questions and signature: MonContinue
Continue Videos: Ground Zero Mosque Sparks a Fight
Thursday
Seniors and Juniors
Continue Videos: 9-11 Burn the Qur'an (this one is NOT uploading to the website--please go to YOUTUBE directly and search for: Burn the Qur'an to hear about Terry Jones)
start of: Thousands protest potential Muslim mosque
Friday
Seniors: Quotes--choose a quote that you can identify with
1. Find out who it is by (author)
2. What does it mean--interpret
3. How does it relate to you--give specific examples
Due next week and we will make it look pretty to post in the classroom
Seniors and Juniors
9-11 remembrance: answer the question WHY? from the HANDOUT: Fact Sheet Iraqi and Afghanistan War
Turn in Handout: Iraq/Afghan #3 is in paragraph form with 3 ideas backed up with 3 examples (staple your video notes to the handout)
EACH DAY THE HANDOUT IS LATE--IT DROPS ONE FULL GRADE
Seniors & Juniors
DUE TODAY MON: turn in ONE fact: about either
1) Ground Zero Mosque
2) 9-11 Burn the Qur'an
3) 9-11 Rememberance
MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE IS ON IT OR NO CREDIT
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
To the END of the SCHOOL YEAR
All students have the calendar of due dates:
this is a LONG TERM PROJECT--absences do NOT apply-
meaning--you can not get around due dates by NOT showing
up to class--your work will be LATE (only 2 Days Late then
a zero) SO---EMAIL WORK IF YOU ARE ABSENT
If you have any questions on what is due
please email shaull or call.
email: shaulls@edmonds.wednet.edu
call: 425-431-5264
THANKS--you are almost there--please do NOT lose sight of the
end---GRADUATION! :-)
this is a LONG TERM PROJECT--absences do NOT apply-
meaning--you can not get around due dates by NOT showing
up to class--your work will be LATE (only 2 Days Late then
a zero) SO---EMAIL WORK IF YOU ARE ABSENT
If you have any questions on what is due
please email shaull or call.
email: shaulls@edmonds.wednet.edu
call: 425-431-5264
THANKS--you are almost there--please do NOT lose sight of the
end---GRADUATION! :-)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Week 32 May 10 - 14
MONDAY
2 DAYS LATE POST-REFLECTION
Intro to CBA: handouts to be given to parents (total of 3)
Read Article: "Darfur?--It's the oil stupid?"
TUESDAY
Question: In Class--3 mins. write (turn in)
Revisions Due--staple origin to the revised copy on top
Also turn in edit notes---from last week (2 paragraphs Health Care/Hurricane Katrina)
Go over example of Sudan: in class--overall CBA
WEDNESDAY
ASSIGN COUNTRIES (WHICH COUNTRY WILL YOU DO FOR YOUR FOREIGN POLICY CBA?)
Finish example of Sudan: in class--overall CBA (Costs/Benefits)
Parent Signature DUE--get sign off on Salem Colored Handout
THURSDAY
Meet in Library
Research your country
FRIDAY
Meet in Library
Identify Tools of Foreign Policy
2 DAYS LATE POST-REFLECTION
Intro to CBA: handouts to be given to parents (total of 3)
Read Article: "Darfur?--It's the oil stupid?"
TUESDAY
Question: In Class--3 mins. write (turn in)
Revisions Due--staple origin to the revised copy on top
Also turn in edit notes---from last week (2 paragraphs Health Care/Hurricane Katrina)
Go over example of Sudan: in class--overall CBA
WEDNESDAY
ASSIGN COUNTRIES (WHICH COUNTRY WILL YOU DO FOR YOUR FOREIGN POLICY CBA?)
Finish example of Sudan: in class--overall CBA (Costs/Benefits)
Parent Signature DUE--get sign off on Salem Colored Handout
THURSDAY
Meet in Library
Research your country
FRIDAY
Meet in Library
Identify Tools of Foreign Policy
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Week 31 May 3 - 7 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
Calendar given out--until the end of the school
Turn in the following:
1) (staple together)Q's (Video) / 5 Economic terms (related to video)
2) Notes of the Video: The Fall of the Banks (part 1 - 6)
Prepare for the debate (lecture/Q's)
TUESDAY DEBATE DAY
**IF you are absent--5 paragraph essay is DUE Wed.
**IF you are present in the debate--post-reflection is DUE Wed.
Turn in the following:
1) All preparation notes for the debate (additional articles/close-reads/notes)
2) Socratic Notes (take notes during the discussion on what is discussed/how well individuals did/ examples & evidence brought up)
3) 3 Paragraph in POST-Reflection
a) take a stand on the issue:
Was the Wa Mu takeover by J.P.Morgan & Chase--fair or not?
b)How did the group do? (grade the group and give evidence to back it up)
c)How did you do? (grade yourself and give evidence to back it up)
DUE WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
REVISION DAY OF THE TWO ESSAYS
1) Health Care 2) Hurricane Katrina
Points will be given for editing sample paragraphs (Handout)Handouts of each essay will be given out: Edit the sample thesis statements and paragraphs and determine which samples are good/bad--then look at your own essays.
CHOOSE to edit one or both essays
1) Attach the original essay(s)
2) Revise: Thesis and ONE paragraph from one or both essays
3) Put time and energy into your revision or I will not grade it!!!
If there are not substantial changes--no revision grade with be given.
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
SENIOR PRESENTATIONS
Calendar given out--until the end of the school
Turn in the following:
1) (staple together)Q's (Video) / 5 Economic terms (related to video)
2) Notes of the Video: The Fall of the Banks (part 1 - 6)
Prepare for the debate (lecture/Q's)
TUESDAY DEBATE DAY
**IF you are absent--5 paragraph essay is DUE Wed.
**IF you are present in the debate--post-reflection is DUE Wed.
Turn in the following:
1) All preparation notes for the debate (additional articles/close-reads/notes)
2) Socratic Notes (take notes during the discussion on what is discussed/how well individuals did/ examples & evidence brought up)
3) 3 Paragraph in POST-Reflection
a) take a stand on the issue:
Was the Wa Mu takeover by J.P.Morgan & Chase--fair or not?
b)How did the group do? (grade the group and give evidence to back it up)
c)How did you do? (grade yourself and give evidence to back it up)
DUE WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
REVISION DAY OF THE TWO ESSAYS
1) Health Care 2) Hurricane Katrina
Points will be given for editing sample paragraphs (Handout)Handouts of each essay will be given out: Edit the sample thesis statements and paragraphs and determine which samples are good/bad--then look at your own essays.
CHOOSE to edit one or both essays
1) Attach the original essay(s)
2) Revise: Thesis and ONE paragraph from one or both essays
3) Put time and energy into your revision or I will not grade it!!!
If there are not substantial changes--no revision grade with be given.
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
SENIOR PRESENTATIONS
Monday, April 26, 2010
Week 30 April 26 - SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
REMINDER: Earth Day (assignment & E.C.) due on Friday
Overview of the next couple weeks (write in planner)--deadlines TBA
1) Overall situation: Economic Meltdown
VIDEO STARTED TODAY: THE LAST DAYS OF THE BANK (PART 1 - 6)
Videos can not be uploaded to the website--please come by and use a USB drive and I can copy them for you--IF not attend class for notes
when watching the videos--please answer the following questions:
1) How did the U.S.'s approach to this crisis differ from England's?
2) What was the overall impression of the collapse? Who is to blame? What was the magnitude fo the crisis?
3) Create a timeline of the events that created a ripple effect not just through the U.S.'s banking system.
2) Specifics / Debate
a) WaMu Bank---two articles needed--answer in paragraph form by citing the example who what when where why how DUE FRIDAY
b) DEBATE--next TUES May 4th
TUESDAY
TIMELINE: OCT 8TH - NOV 19TH
WEDNESDAY
TIMELINE: NOV 20TH - MAR 2
THURSDAY
QUESTION IN PREPARATION FOR THE DEBATE
FRIDAY
WaMu Bank---two articles needed--answer in paragraph form by citing the example who what when where why how DUE FRIDAY
REMINDER: Earth Day (assignment & E.C.) due on Friday
Overview of the next couple weeks (write in planner)--deadlines TBA
1) Overall situation: Economic Meltdown
VIDEO STARTED TODAY: THE LAST DAYS OF THE BANK (PART 1 - 6)
Videos can not be uploaded to the website--please come by and use a USB drive and I can copy them for you--IF not attend class for notes
when watching the videos--please answer the following questions:
1) How did the U.S.'s approach to this crisis differ from England's?
2) What was the overall impression of the collapse? Who is to blame? What was the magnitude fo the crisis?
3) Create a timeline of the events that created a ripple effect not just through the U.S.'s banking system.
2) Specifics / Debate
a) WaMu Bank---two articles needed--answer in paragraph form by citing the example who what when where why how DUE FRIDAY
b) DEBATE--next TUES May 4th
TUESDAY
TIMELINE: OCT 8TH - NOV 19TH
WEDNESDAY
TIMELINE: NOV 20TH - MAR 2
THURSDAY
QUESTION IN PREPARATION FOR THE DEBATE
FRIDAY
WaMu Bank---two articles needed--answer in paragraph form by citing the example who what when where why how DUE FRIDAY
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Week 29 April 19 - 23 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
PANEL DEBATE FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
PERIOD 1 2 4 6
VOTE AND TURN IN NOTES AT END OF CLASS
PERIOD 5 : FINISH PRESENTATIONS--SPONGE BOB
GIVE PACKET: HANDOUT: Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, & National DefenseRead and extract the MOST important information
QUIZ on Thursday--OPEN NOTES--BUT NO REDOS (if class does well than re-do option on the NEXT quiz)--DO YOUR BEST AND BE PREPARED!!!!
TUESDAY
GIVE PACKET: HANDOUT: Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, & National DefenseRead and extract the MOST important information
QUIZ on Thursday--OPEN NOTES--BUT NO REDOS (if class does well than re-do option on the NEXT quiz)--DO YOUR BEST AND BE PREPARED!!!!
PERIOD 5: PANEL DEBATE FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
VOTE AND TURN IN NOTES AT END OF CLASS
***WENT OVER GRADES WITH STUDENTS IN CLASS***
WEDNESDAY
READ IN CLASS--GET PREPARED FOR THE QUIZ
THURSDAY
GRADES ARE POSTED
TAKE THE QUIZ WITH NOTES (TURN IN YOUR NOTES AFTER THE TEST)
EARTH DAY IS TODAY---READ THE HANDOUT FROM THE BELOW LINK
http://www.planetpals.com/fastfacts.html
CHOOSE 3 FACTS ON THE SHEET AND ON THE BACK OF THE HANDOUT
EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOOSE THEM
EXTRA CREDIT OPTION: CALL TO ACTION: YOU CHOOSE HOW YOU WILL BE EARTH CONSCIENCE--
POSSIBLE OPTIONS:(you must have proof that you performed the action--a signature from a parent or a package/receipt)
Hug multiple trees & write about how it made you feel
change out light bulbs that are energy efficient--save package for proof
turn off lights at home and use candles
ride your bike or walk to the store instead of driving
many more ideas...
FRIDAY
NEWS ITEMS watch on You Tube: The Last days of the Banks (Part 1 - 6)
We are going to take a look at our banking system that started Sept 15 2008 with the collapse of Lehman Brothers and trace it through the US and England.
Take notes on the following:
1) How did the US's approach to this crisis differ from England's?
2) What was the overall impression of the collapse? who is to blame? what was the magnitude of the crisis?
3) Create a timeline of the events that created a ripple effect not just through the US's banking system.
Next topic---the take over of WA MU by JP MORGAN & CHASE
PANEL DEBATE FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
PERIOD 1 2 4 6
VOTE AND TURN IN NOTES AT END OF CLASS
PERIOD 5 : FINISH PRESENTATIONS--SPONGE BOB
GIVE PACKET: HANDOUT: Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, & National DefenseRead and extract the MOST important information
QUIZ on Thursday--OPEN NOTES--BUT NO REDOS (if class does well than re-do option on the NEXT quiz)--DO YOUR BEST AND BE PREPARED!!!!
TUESDAY
GIVE PACKET: HANDOUT: Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, & National DefenseRead and extract the MOST important information
QUIZ on Thursday--OPEN NOTES--BUT NO REDOS (if class does well than re-do option on the NEXT quiz)--DO YOUR BEST AND BE PREPARED!!!!
PERIOD 5: PANEL DEBATE FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
VOTE AND TURN IN NOTES AT END OF CLASS
***WENT OVER GRADES WITH STUDENTS IN CLASS***
WEDNESDAY
READ IN CLASS--GET PREPARED FOR THE QUIZ
THURSDAY
GRADES ARE POSTED
TAKE THE QUIZ WITH NOTES (TURN IN YOUR NOTES AFTER THE TEST)
EARTH DAY IS TODAY---READ THE HANDOUT FROM THE BELOW LINK
http://www.planetpals.com/fastfacts.html
CHOOSE 3 FACTS ON THE SHEET AND ON THE BACK OF THE HANDOUT
EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOOSE THEM
EXTRA CREDIT OPTION: CALL TO ACTION: YOU CHOOSE HOW YOU WILL BE EARTH CONSCIENCE--
POSSIBLE OPTIONS:(you must have proof that you performed the action--a signature from a parent or a package/receipt)
Hug multiple trees & write about how it made you feel
change out light bulbs that are energy efficient--save package for proof
turn off lights at home and use candles
ride your bike or walk to the store instead of driving
many more ideas...
FRIDAY
NEWS ITEMS watch on You Tube: The Last days of the Banks (Part 1 - 6)
We are going to take a look at our banking system that started Sept 15 2008 with the collapse of Lehman Brothers and trace it through the US and England.
Take notes on the following:
1) How did the US's approach to this crisis differ from England's?
2) What was the overall impression of the collapse? who is to blame? what was the magnitude of the crisis?
3) Create a timeline of the events that created a ripple effect not just through the US's banking system.
Next topic---the take over of WA MU by JP MORGAN & CHASE
Monday, April 5, 2010
Week 28 April 5 - 9 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
Turn in Economic Terms--AFTER QUIZ (10 questions in class)
Reminder: take make up quiz for Propaganda--before break
Review: Propaganda Techniques (quiz & notes)
TUESDAY
commercials (food and political): you will have to identify the propaganda techniques being used--you will be tested tomorrow--some of these videos will be on the quiz and some will be brand new
In the DOCUMENT SECTION: REVIEW THE COMMERCIALS USED IN THE QUIZ ON WED.
1) Huckabee Norris
2) Bush vs. Kerry
3) Reagan 1984
4) Celebrities Barack Obama
5) Love McCain
6) Obama Inspirational
WEDNESDAY
Any questions on Propaganda Techniques
Take the Quiz
THURSDAY
Political Campaigns
1) get into a group and select a candidate
2) run your campaign (handout on Thursday will explain requirements)
3) Select a representative for a town hall debate
4) student vote for their favorite candidate
Set the groups for the Political Campaigns: 3-4 members
change candidate if needed---last day---after group decides there are NO changes
Start to brainstorm and campaign begins on:
Tues Period 1,2,3
Wed Period 4,5,6
FRIDAY
Continue with the campaign: work in the group
ONLY other day as a group is on MONDAY
BE PREPARED!!!!
Turn in Economic Terms--AFTER QUIZ (10 questions in class)
Reminder: take make up quiz for Propaganda--before break
Review: Propaganda Techniques (quiz & notes)
TUESDAY
commercials (food and political): you will have to identify the propaganda techniques being used--you will be tested tomorrow--some of these videos will be on the quiz and some will be brand new
In the DOCUMENT SECTION: REVIEW THE COMMERCIALS USED IN THE QUIZ ON WED.
1) Huckabee Norris
2) Bush vs. Kerry
3) Reagan 1984
4) Celebrities Barack Obama
5) Love McCain
6) Obama Inspirational
WEDNESDAY
Any questions on Propaganda Techniques
Take the Quiz
THURSDAY
Political Campaigns
1) get into a group and select a candidate
2) run your campaign (handout on Thursday will explain requirements)
3) Select a representative for a town hall debate
4) student vote for their favorite candidate
Set the groups for the Political Campaigns: 3-4 members
change candidate if needed---last day---after group decides there are NO changes
Start to brainstorm and campaign begins on:
Tues Period 1,2,3
Wed Period 4,5,6
FRIDAY
Continue with the campaign: work in the group
ONLY other day as a group is on MONDAY
BE PREPARED!!!!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Week 27 March 22 - 26 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
ALL REDO OF QUIZZES MUST BE COMPLETED THIS WEEK OR NO CHANGE IN GRADE
Power Point #1 & #2: info. will be tested on Friday (NO NOTES)
#1 Power Point: Government Liberal vs. Conservative (go to website--in DOCUMENT section-SENIORS) take notes---T chart--Left vs Right
check out: economic books & terms to define (due after spring break)
TUESDAY
Finish up with Political Parties and understanding of where you are on the spectrum
#2 Power Point: Propaganda Techniques (go to website--in DOCUMENT section-SENIORS)
Make a list of the terms--to define--go through the Power point and take notes
Shaull will go over it in class on Thursday
PROGRESS REPORTS GIVEN OUT: SIGNATURE DUE FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY sub day
Assignment due @ the end of class
TRACK A CANDIDATE DEMOCRAT & REPUBLICAN
EVERY INDIVIDUAL TURNS IN ANSWERS TO #1-4
BUT WORK ON #1-3 IN A SMALL GROUP OF 4 INDIVIDUALS.
CLEARLY LABEL ALL PARTS:
1.) List the candidates tracked in your group according to popularity.
2.) Which candidate raised the most money? which the least? how much?
3.) Place your candidates on a spectrum (Left ----- Right).
4.) INDIVIDUALLY: who do you align with most closely?
Explain the similarities in issues or political party
THURSDAY
GO OVER #2 Power Point: Propaganda Techniques--give examples
Info is on the quiz tomorrow
FRIDAY
PROGRESS REPORTS GIVEN OUT: SIGNATURE DUE FRIDAY
QUIZ: OVER POWER POINT #1 & #2: NO NOTES
Handout: Brainstorm : Slogans
with the handout:
1) choose 3Presidential slogans= explain why they stood out to you
2) brainstorm 3 candidates you would like to run for President
3) choose one of the three candidates and create a slogan for them
ALL REDO OF QUIZZES MUST BE COMPLETED THIS WEEK OR NO CHANGE IN GRADE
Power Point #1 & #2: info. will be tested on Friday (NO NOTES)
#1 Power Point: Government Liberal vs. Conservative (go to website--in DOCUMENT section-SENIORS) take notes---T chart--Left vs Right
check out: economic books & terms to define (due after spring break)
TUESDAY
Finish up with Political Parties and understanding of where you are on the spectrum
#2 Power Point: Propaganda Techniques (go to website--in DOCUMENT section-SENIORS)
Make a list of the terms--to define--go through the Power point and take notes
Shaull will go over it in class on Thursday
PROGRESS REPORTS GIVEN OUT: SIGNATURE DUE FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY sub day
Assignment due @ the end of class
TRACK A CANDIDATE DEMOCRAT & REPUBLICAN
EVERY INDIVIDUAL TURNS IN ANSWERS TO #1-4
BUT WORK ON #1-3 IN A SMALL GROUP OF 4 INDIVIDUALS.
CLEARLY LABEL ALL PARTS:
1.) List the candidates tracked in your group according to popularity.
2.) Which candidate raised the most money? which the least? how much?
3.) Place your candidates on a spectrum (Left ----- Right).
4.) INDIVIDUALLY: who do you align with most closely?
Explain the similarities in issues or political party
THURSDAY
GO OVER #2 Power Point: Propaganda Techniques--give examples
Info is on the quiz tomorrow
FRIDAY
PROGRESS REPORTS GIVEN OUT: SIGNATURE DUE FRIDAY
QUIZ: OVER POWER POINT #1 & #2: NO NOTES
Handout: Brainstorm : Slogans
with the handout:
1) choose 3Presidential slogans= explain why they stood out to you
2) brainstorm 3 candidates you would like to run for President
3) choose one of the three candidates and create a slogan for them
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Week 26 March 15 - 19 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
REMINDER QUIZ: POLITICAL PROCESS
talk about the Electoral College and PACs (examples)
ASSIGNMENT TRACK DEMO & REP CANDIDATE DUE
handout: choose 1 Demo. and 1 Rep candidate
1) popularity: Is your candidate well known or a dark horse (long shot)
2) Go to www.info.com: enter 2008 Campaign Finance--find out how much this
candidate had---even which states supported them
3) Where do they stand on the issues? use www.info.com--search for the following issues (taxes/Ed/Defense/Environment) what does your candidate say about them.
DUE THURSDAY
TUESDAY
PERIOD 1,2 QUIZ & HANDOUT POLITICAL PARTIES:
read and highlight the main parts--identify which
political party you identify with
WEDNESDAY
PERIOD 4,5,6 QUIZ & HANDOUT POLITICAL PARTIES:
read and highlight the main parts--identify which
political party you identify with
THURSDAY
ASSIGNMENT TRACK DEMO & REP CANDIDATE DUE
ALL CLASS PERIODS
PERIOD 1,2
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
REMINDER QUIZ: POLITICAL PROCESS
talk about the Electoral College and PACs (examples)
ASSIGNMENT TRACK DEMO & REP CANDIDATE DUE
handout: choose 1 Demo. and 1 Rep candidate
1) popularity: Is your candidate well known or a dark horse (long shot)
2) Go to www.info.com: enter 2008 Campaign Finance--find out how much this
candidate had---even which states supported them
3) Where do they stand on the issues? use www.info.com--search for the following issues (taxes/Ed/Defense/Environment) what does your candidate say about them.
DUE THURSDAY
TUESDAY
PERIOD 1,2 QUIZ & HANDOUT POLITICAL PARTIES:
read and highlight the main parts--identify which
political party you identify with
WEDNESDAY
PERIOD 4,5,6 QUIZ & HANDOUT POLITICAL PARTIES:
read and highlight the main parts--identify which
political party you identify with
THURSDAY
ASSIGNMENT TRACK DEMO & REP CANDIDATE DUE
ALL CLASS PERIODS
PERIOD 1,2
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 8, 2010
Week 25 March 8 - 12 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
Post-Reflections--Late or Due for 1st period
Start of next unit: Campaign/Political Process
given OUT all handouts for the week--IF you are participating in STATE BBall for the girls--GREAT but you still have work to do and turn in the morning before the bus takes off to the tournament.
TUESDAY
READ IN CLASS: PACKET: THE POLITICAL PROCESS—DUE THURSDAY
Due Thursday: Answer the 5 sections on the back:
WRITE ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF BACK:
Label EACH section:
1. How candidates are nominated
FIND ANSWERS IN THE PACKET
2. Similarities and differences of presidential and congressional campaigns
FIND ANSWERS IN THE PACKET
3. etc….
WEDNESDAY
Take POLITICAL TESTS (on-line & hard copy)
Due Thursday:
1. ON-LINE TEST—DUE THURSDAY
a. Go to the website: www.politicalcompass.org
(look --left margin of the website)
b. Take the quiz pages 1-6
c. Print out PROOF that you took the test: where you
stand politically? (Your Personalized Certificate)
d. Find out analysis: what are you on the graph
(between Authoritarian and Libertarian)
e. EC – Look up any leaders that match up with your
political view—write this information out.
(LOOK at the left hand margin)
2. Political Test—ON PAPER--DUE THURSDAY
Using the handout given on Monday—answer the following Q’s/
calculate your points/ graph on the back
III. Students can also be working on The World DUE FRIDAY
1. Use the Internet to retrieve TWO articles on your topic
2. Cite from BOTH articles and explain the
Who/What/When/Why/Where/How
THURSDAY
DUE
1) 5 sections: reading packet: The Political Process
2) On-Line and Hard copy of the Political Tests
In class go over--corrections with Shaull
WORK ON NEW THE WORLD DUE FRIDAY--bring articles to class
FRIDAY
THE WORLD DUE
Continue
In class go over--corrections with Shaull
WORK ON NEW THE WORLD DUE FRIDAY--bring articles to class
Prepare for QUIZ on
TUES: period 1 2
WED: period 4 5 6
SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK
MONDAY REGULAR DAY
TUES & THURS
PERIOD 1 2 3 (SCHOOL STARTS AT 10:05)
WED
PERIOD 4 5 6 (SCHOOL STARTS AT 10:05)
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
Post-Reflections--Late or Due for 1st period
Start of next unit: Campaign/Political Process
given OUT all handouts for the week--IF you are participating in STATE BBall for the girls--GREAT but you still have work to do and turn in the morning before the bus takes off to the tournament.
TUESDAY
READ IN CLASS: PACKET: THE POLITICAL PROCESS—DUE THURSDAY
Due Thursday: Answer the 5 sections on the back:
WRITE ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF BACK:
Label EACH section:
1. How candidates are nominated
FIND ANSWERS IN THE PACKET
2. Similarities and differences of presidential and congressional campaigns
FIND ANSWERS IN THE PACKET
3. etc….
WEDNESDAY
Take POLITICAL TESTS (on-line & hard copy)
Due Thursday:
1. ON-LINE TEST—DUE THURSDAY
a. Go to the website: www.politicalcompass.org
(look --left margin of the website)
b. Take the quiz pages 1-6
c. Print out PROOF that you took the test: where you
stand politically? (Your Personalized Certificate)
d. Find out analysis: what are you on the graph
(between Authoritarian and Libertarian)
e. EC – Look up any leaders that match up with your
political view—write this information out.
(LOOK at the left hand margin)
2. Political Test—ON PAPER--DUE THURSDAY
Using the handout given on Monday—answer the following Q’s/
calculate your points/ graph on the back
III. Students can also be working on The World DUE FRIDAY
1. Use the Internet to retrieve TWO articles on your topic
2. Cite from BOTH articles and explain the
Who/What/When/Why/Where/How
THURSDAY
DUE
1) 5 sections: reading packet: The Political Process
2) On-Line and Hard copy of the Political Tests
In class go over--corrections with Shaull
WORK ON NEW THE WORLD DUE FRIDAY--bring articles to class
FRIDAY
THE WORLD DUE
Continue
In class go over--corrections with Shaull
WORK ON NEW THE WORLD DUE FRIDAY--bring articles to class
Prepare for QUIZ on
TUES: period 1 2
WED: period 4 5 6
SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK
MONDAY REGULAR DAY
TUES & THURS
PERIOD 1 2 3 (SCHOOL STARTS AT 10:05)
WED
PERIOD 4 5 6 (SCHOOL STARTS AT 10:05)
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 1, 2010
Week March 1 - 5 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
Did you turn in the following?
1) essay with the Rough Draft of Thesis Statement from THURS
2) Billion $$ Blowout
3) Video Notes--ABC / Landreiu / 60 min. Nagin
HANDOUT: DUE WHEN YOU DEBATE: Spotlight/Plan for Haiti
TUESDAY
Federal System: who has the power
WEDNESDAY
5th / 6th Debate: Response to Hurricane Katrina & Haiti
THURSDAY
1st & 5th: Test
2nd & 4th: Debate
FRIDAY
1st: Debate
2nd & 4th: Test
5th & 6th: C.D.
Did you turn in the following?
1) essay with the Rough Draft of Thesis Statement from THURS
2) Billion $$ Blowout
3) Video Notes--ABC / Landreiu / 60 min. Nagin
HANDOUT: DUE WHEN YOU DEBATE: Spotlight/Plan for Haiti
TUESDAY
Federal System: who has the power
WEDNESDAY
5th / 6th Debate: Response to Hurricane Katrina & Haiti
THURSDAY
1st & 5th: Test
2nd & 4th: Debate
FRIDAY
1st: Debate
2nd & 4th: Test
5th & 6th: C.D.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Week Feburary 22 - 26 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
Events 5: Timeline Due (Highlight and explain why)
participation points earned
TUESDAY (ASB Election)
Videos 1) Overall Impression 2) Breakdown Communication
ABC NEWS video:check out one with Shaull
Article: "Billion Dollar Bailout": Fri when you write your response
WEDNESDAY
Videos 1) Overall Impression 2) Breakdown Communication
ABC NEWS video:check out one with Shaull
THURSDAY
Create thesis statements for the response Q
YOU TUBE video: 1) 60 Minutes Ray Nagin 8:07 2) Convention Center Mary Landreiu
uploaded to the DOCUMENT SECTION OF THE WEBSITE
Take notes--get participation points
GO over thesis statements--prepare for essay
FRIDAY: Sub Day
Writing Lab
I. Work On Essay: Hurricane Katrina Response
-Prompt is on the Agenda Board:
What role did bureaucracy play in the disaster of Hurricane Katrina?
-Turn in at end of class into the inbox-staple your thesis
-IF a student wants to take the essay home—they can will just
grade them harder.
***They can use their i-pods (listen to music)—many students can focus better—please refrain for conversing with them---many need the entire time to finish the essay***If you have any questions---ask the student helpers.
II. Turn in Billion Dollar Blowout (Yellow Sheet)
-Should be close-read/highlighted—write in margins
-turn in at end of class-DO NOT STAPLE to essay
III. Turn in Video Notes to Inbox
-ABC NEWS / Mary Landrieu / 60 Mins. Nagin
IV. Format of the Essay
-THESIS
-BODY PARAGRAPHS (cite from each source)
1. Timeline: Hurricane Katrina
2. Breakdown of Communication
3. ABC News
4. Mary Landrieu or 60 mins. Nagin
-Conclusion: restate thesis/summarize points/show change
overtime
Events 5: Timeline Due (Highlight and explain why)
participation points earned
TUESDAY (ASB Election)
Videos 1) Overall Impression 2) Breakdown Communication
ABC NEWS video:check out one with Shaull
Article: "Billion Dollar Bailout": Fri when you write your response
WEDNESDAY
Videos 1) Overall Impression 2) Breakdown Communication
ABC NEWS video:check out one with Shaull
THURSDAY
Create thesis statements for the response Q
YOU TUBE video: 1) 60 Minutes Ray Nagin 8:07 2) Convention Center Mary Landreiu
uploaded to the DOCUMENT SECTION OF THE WEBSITE
Take notes--get participation points
GO over thesis statements--prepare for essay
FRIDAY: Sub Day
Writing Lab
I. Work On Essay: Hurricane Katrina Response
-Prompt is on the Agenda Board:
What role did bureaucracy play in the disaster of Hurricane Katrina?
-Turn in at end of class into the inbox-staple your thesis
-IF a student wants to take the essay home—they can will just
grade them harder.
***They can use their i-pods (listen to music)—many students can focus better—please refrain for conversing with them---many need the entire time to finish the essay***If you have any questions---ask the student helpers.
II. Turn in Billion Dollar Blowout (Yellow Sheet)
-Should be close-read/highlighted—write in margins
-turn in at end of class-DO NOT STAPLE to essay
III. Turn in Video Notes to Inbox
-ABC NEWS / Mary Landrieu / 60 Mins. Nagin
IV. Format of the Essay
-THESIS
-BODY PARAGRAPHS (cite from each source)
1. Timeline: Hurricane Katrina
2. Breakdown of Communication
3. ABC News
4. Mary Landrieu or 60 mins. Nagin
-Conclusion: restate thesis/summarize points/show change
overtime
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Week Feburary 15 - 19 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY & TUESDAY: NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY
THE WORLD: cited sources
Present: Fact Check: what did Obama state/what is the truth (politifact.com/ factcheck.org)
THURSDAY
MUST HAVE BUREAUCRACY NOTES--POP Quiz
Present: Fact Check--re-evaluation: use specifics to examine the performance of the President--what did you give him before (A B C) and how about after the performance (A B C)
FRIDAY
Timeline: Hurricane Katrina: Due Mon (read and highlight 5 key events)--explain in margin why the event is significant
Handout: Time Investigation: Break Down in Communication: Due Wednesday- Close Read
WEDNESDAY
THE WORLD: cited sources
Present: Fact Check: what did Obama state/what is the truth (politifact.com/ factcheck.org)
THURSDAY
MUST HAVE BUREAUCRACY NOTES--POP Quiz
Present: Fact Check--re-evaluation: use specifics to examine the performance of the President--what did you give him before (A B C) and how about after the performance (A B C)
FRIDAY
Timeline: Hurricane Katrina: Due Mon (read and highlight 5 key events)--explain in margin why the event is significant
Handout: Time Investigation: Break Down in Communication: Due Wednesday- Close Read
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Week Feburary 8 - 12 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
TURN IN
1) POST-REFLECTION
2) FACT CHECK: STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH
LATE WORK: GRADE EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT
THE WORLD: two different sources-(print sources)--write your event in paragraph form---including who what when where why and how then cite each source (highlight/color code to track which source you are using)
TUESDAY sub day
Bureaucracy: take notes on Ch 9--(come see Ms Shaull)
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Presentations of Fact Check of your section--if you are gone you must make up your presentation for points
THURSDAY
The World is DUE: look at citation--did you do it right--revise
FRIDAY--NO SCHOOL MON / TUES
TURN IN
1) POST-REFLECTION
2) FACT CHECK: STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH
LATE WORK: GRADE EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT
THE WORLD: two different sources-(print sources)--write your event in paragraph form---including who what when where why and how then cite each source (highlight/color code to track which source you are using)
TUESDAY sub day
Bureaucracy: take notes on Ch 9--(come see Ms Shaull)
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Presentations of Fact Check of your section--if you are gone you must make up your presentation for points
THURSDAY
The World is DUE: look at citation--did you do it right--revise
FRIDAY--NO SCHOOL MON / TUES
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Week 20 February 1 - 5 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
Article: State of the Union : highlights--read and be assigned a section--to follow in the speech--then do a fact check to find out what was said is accurate---report out to the class
Use these website to check for accuracy--
http://factcheck.org/2010/01/obamas-state-of-the-union-address/
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2010/jan/27/fact-checking-obamas-state-union-speech/
Due date at the end of the week---will check with students progress
PREPARE FOR DEBATE
PERIOD 1: SOCRATIC FRI Q#1
PERIOD 2: DONE
PERIOD 4: PRO/CON FRI Q#3
PERIOD 5: SOCRATIC FRI Q#1
PERIOD 6: SOCRATIC FRI Q#ESSAY
TUESDAY
Begin watching the State of the Union Speech
1)Watch for your section and then do your fact check
2)Evaluate the President overall--give him a Grade A B C and then evidence
to back up your opinion (at least 3 specific examples)
WEDNESDAY
Begin watching the State of the Union Speech
1)Watch for your section and then do your fact check
2)Evaluate the President overall--give him a Grade A B C and then evidence
to back up your opinion (at least 3 specific examples)
THURSDAY
FACT CHECK / STATE OF THE UNION
FRIDAY DEBATE DAY
PERIOD 1: SOCRATIC FRI Q#1
PERIOD 2: DONE
PERIOD 4: PRO/CON FRI Q#3
PERIOD 5: SOCRATIC FRI Q#1
PERIOD 6: SOCRATIC FRI Q#ESSAY
Article: State of the Union : highlights--read and be assigned a section--to follow in the speech--then do a fact check to find out what was said is accurate---report out to the class
Use these website to check for accuracy--
http://factcheck.org/2010/01/obamas-state-of-the-union-address/
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2010/jan/27/fact-checking-obamas-state-union-speech/
Due date at the end of the week---will check with students progress
PREPARE FOR DEBATE
PERIOD 1: SOCRATIC FRI Q#1
PERIOD 2: DONE
PERIOD 4: PRO/CON FRI Q#3
PERIOD 5: SOCRATIC FRI Q#1
PERIOD 6: SOCRATIC FRI Q#ESSAY
TUESDAY
Begin watching the State of the Union Speech
1)Watch for your section and then do your fact check
2)Evaluate the President overall--give him a Grade A B C and then evidence
to back up your opinion (at least 3 specific examples)
WEDNESDAY
Begin watching the State of the Union Speech
1)Watch for your section and then do your fact check
2)Evaluate the President overall--give him a Grade A B C and then evidence
to back up your opinion (at least 3 specific examples)
THURSDAY
FACT CHECK / STATE OF THE UNION
FRIDAY DEBATE DAY
PERIOD 1: SOCRATIC FRI Q#1
PERIOD 2: DONE
PERIOD 4: PRO/CON FRI Q#3
PERIOD 5: SOCRATIC FRI Q#1
PERIOD 6: SOCRATIC FRI Q#ESSAY
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Week 19 Janurary 25 - 29 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY FINALS WEEK (LOOK AT LAST FRIDAY FOR THE STUDY GUIDE)
1) Handouts were given for extra credit: Due on the day of the FINAL or
you could choose for the below sources.
2) Go over the Flow Chart for the appropriations process: http://budget.senate.gov/republican/analysis/budgetprocess.pdf
3) Worked on Thesis Statement for the Essay (Final)
RESOURCES TO LOOK AT:
FIGHTING TERRORISM IN AFGHANISTAN MEANS COMBATING DRUG TRADE May 23, 2007
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june07/afghanistan_5-23.pdf
GENERAL OVERVIEW
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/asia/afghanistan/
http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/afghanistan_war
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5380.htm
THE TALIBAN October 3, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/asia/afghanistan/keyplayers/taliban.html
CURRENT INFO ON AFGHANISTAN (WITH VIDEOS)
http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/428/index.html
THE FIVE AGES OF AL-QAIDA (INTERACTIVE)
From low-key beginnings in the late 1980s to a worldwide ideology that has inspired countless terrorist attacks, the idea of al-Qaida has passed through five distinct phases
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2009/sep/10/al-qaida-five-ages-terror-attacks
WOMEN’S VIEW
http://www.womenforwomen.org/global-initiatives-helping-women/help-women-afghanistan.php
VIDEOS/PHOTOS
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34238414#34238414
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/09/10/slideshow.afghanistan/index.html
INTERNET RESOURCES
http://www.ecu.edu/lib/govdoc/afghanistan.cfm
TUESDAY FINAL 2 & 6
Watch videos to prepare for the FINAL
A variety of videos have been uploaded in the DOCUMENT section: this is info that can help with your essay and understanding the situation in Afghanistan
LOOK at AFGHANISTAN VIDEO WITH VARIOUS TITLES--GO TO DOCUMENT
WEDNESDAY FINAL 1 & 5
PERIOD 2: POINTS ON THIS SEMESTER GRADE: DEBATE QUESTION #1 IN CLASS-
IF YOU DIDN'T SPEAK PLEASE GET AN ESSAY TO ME FOR POINTS: 5 PARAGRAPHS
THESIS--3 BODY PARAGRAPHS--CONCLUSION
THURSDAY FINAL 3 & 4
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
1) Handouts were given for extra credit: Due on the day of the FINAL or
you could choose for the below sources.
2) Go over the Flow Chart for the appropriations process: http://budget.senate.gov/republican/analysis/budgetprocess.pdf
3) Worked on Thesis Statement for the Essay (Final)
RESOURCES TO LOOK AT:
FIGHTING TERRORISM IN AFGHANISTAN MEANS COMBATING DRUG TRADE May 23, 2007
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june07/afghanistan_5-23.pdf
GENERAL OVERVIEW
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/asia/afghanistan/
http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/afghanistan_war
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5380.htm
THE TALIBAN October 3, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/asia/afghanistan/keyplayers/taliban.html
CURRENT INFO ON AFGHANISTAN (WITH VIDEOS)
http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/428/index.html
THE FIVE AGES OF AL-QAIDA (INTERACTIVE)
From low-key beginnings in the late 1980s to a worldwide ideology that has inspired countless terrorist attacks, the idea of al-Qaida has passed through five distinct phases
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2009/sep/10/al-qaida-five-ages-terror-attacks
WOMEN’S VIEW
http://www.womenforwomen.org/global-initiatives-helping-women/help-women-afghanistan.php
VIDEOS/PHOTOS
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34238414#34238414
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/09/10/slideshow.afghanistan/index.html
INTERNET RESOURCES
http://www.ecu.edu/lib/govdoc/afghanistan.cfm
TUESDAY FINAL 2 & 6
Watch videos to prepare for the FINAL
A variety of videos have been uploaded in the DOCUMENT section: this is info that can help with your essay and understanding the situation in Afghanistan
LOOK at AFGHANISTAN VIDEO WITH VARIOUS TITLES--GO TO DOCUMENT
WEDNESDAY FINAL 1 & 5
PERIOD 2: POINTS ON THIS SEMESTER GRADE: DEBATE QUESTION #1 IN CLASS-
IF YOU DIDN'T SPEAK PLEASE GET AN ESSAY TO ME FOR POINTS: 5 PARAGRAPHS
THESIS--3 BODY PARAGRAPHS--CONCLUSION
THURSDAY FINAL 3 & 4
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Week 18 Janurary 18 - 22 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY no school MLK day
TUESDAY
Presentations--of Departments
WEDNESDAY
BOTH articles: close read (focus on MAIN points--highlight
in a different color pen)
1) Cost of Afghanistan
2) Article of Choice: focus on impact/cost of war
PROGRESS REPORTS GIVEN OUT: MAKE CHANGES AND GET SIGNED BY PARENTS
BY FRIDAY
PINK handout: Key Terms for the Budget & Appropriations Process--close read and create a Flow Chart on the back of the handout
GREEN handout: Gulf Wars/War 2003- Start with the timeline of the wars--far left of handout then create 5 TEST FINAL questions with answers to turn in on MONDAY---your Q might be on the test!!!
THURSDAY
Steps with the Budget: Use your chart (PINK) sheet
1. Rank #1-15 individually
2. Get into committees of 3
3. Rank #1-15 together use the back of your pink sheet
4. Allocate $$$ then transfer into a graph
5. Justify your top choice #1 and your least favorite #15
6. Create a VENN diagram---President's Budget (BLUE sheet)
3 points in each of the categories
FRIDAY
FINISH BUDGET ALLOCATION of $$$$
Give out the President's Budget:
C & C your list with the President's allocation of $$$
TURN IN AT THE END OF CLASS
GO over the FINAL SCHEDULE / STUDY GUIDE / TERMS SHEET
Prepare for the FINAL test
Write down and discuss each point--make sure you prepare for the final
1) MATCHING: NO NOTES
Terms from the Federal Budget & Total Receipts
2) SHORT ANSWER (NOTES)
Order of Succession
The Federal budget
Key Terms for the Budget & Appropriations Process
President's Budget/Taxes
The Gulf Wars/War of 2003/Afghan
**I will create about 30-35 questions with these documents**
3) ESSAY (ALL DOC -US Presence Handout)
Since the September 11 terrorists attacks, Congress has increased the defense budget dramatically. What are the arguments for and against this increase?
Include the following: Thesis Statement/ 4 paragraphs (all 4: for or against or 2 paragraphs for and 2 paragraphs against) Cite a min. of ONE citation in EACH paragraph--use a paraphrase and a " "
4) Political Cartoon
TUESDAY
Presentations--of Departments
WEDNESDAY
BOTH articles: close read (focus on MAIN points--highlight
in a different color pen)
1) Cost of Afghanistan
2) Article of Choice: focus on impact/cost of war
PROGRESS REPORTS GIVEN OUT: MAKE CHANGES AND GET SIGNED BY PARENTS
BY FRIDAY
PINK handout: Key Terms for the Budget & Appropriations Process--close read and create a Flow Chart on the back of the handout
GREEN handout: Gulf Wars/War 2003- Start with the timeline of the wars--far left of handout then create 5 TEST FINAL questions with answers to turn in on MONDAY---your Q might be on the test!!!
THURSDAY
Steps with the Budget: Use your chart (PINK) sheet
1. Rank #1-15 individually
2. Get into committees of 3
3. Rank #1-15 together use the back of your pink sheet
4. Allocate $$$ then transfer into a graph
5. Justify your top choice #1 and your least favorite #15
6. Create a VENN diagram---President's Budget (BLUE sheet)
3 points in each of the categories
FRIDAY
FINISH BUDGET ALLOCATION of $$$$
Give out the President's Budget:
C & C your list with the President's allocation of $$$
TURN IN AT THE END OF CLASS
GO over the FINAL SCHEDULE / STUDY GUIDE / TERMS SHEET
Prepare for the FINAL test
Write down and discuss each point--make sure you prepare for the final
1) MATCHING: NO NOTES
Terms from the Federal Budget & Total Receipts
2) SHORT ANSWER (NOTES)
Order of Succession
The Federal budget
Key Terms for the Budget & Appropriations Process
President's Budget/Taxes
The Gulf Wars/War of 2003/Afghan
**I will create about 30-35 questions with these documents**
3) ESSAY (ALL DOC -US Presence Handout)
Since the September 11 terrorists attacks, Congress has increased the defense budget dramatically. What are the arguments for and against this increase?
Include the following: Thesis Statement/ 4 paragraphs (all 4: for or against or 2 paragraphs for and 2 paragraphs against) Cite a min. of ONE citation in EACH paragraph--use a paraphrase and a " "
4) Political Cartoon
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Week 17 Janurary 11 - 15 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
Work in groups on the Department Posters
TUESDAY
1) Federal Budget Due (vocab/Close Read)
2) Department Posters Due
Start presentations---fill in chart--rationale
WEDNESDAY Assembly Schedule
Continue presentations
1) Close Read : Due Wed the 20th
Article: Cost of Afghanistan
http://www.nationalpriorities.org/auxiliary/costofwar/cost_of_war_afghanistan.pdf
2) Choose another article of your choice on the Afghanistan war (the focus is on the cost of the federal budget or impact of the war---even the Taliban could be a topic---NOT on why were are there)
THURSDAY
Continue presentations
FRIDAY
Continue presentations
Work in groups on the Department Posters
TUESDAY
1) Federal Budget Due (vocab/Close Read)
2) Department Posters Due
Start presentations---fill in chart--rationale
WEDNESDAY Assembly Schedule
Continue presentations
1) Close Read : Due Wed the 20th
Article: Cost of Afghanistan
http://www.nationalpriorities.org/auxiliary/costofwar/cost_of_war_afghanistan.pdf
2) Choose another article of your choice on the Afghanistan war (the focus is on the cost of the federal budget or impact of the war---even the Taliban could be a topic---NOT on why were are there)
THURSDAY
Continue presentations
FRIDAY
Continue presentations
Monday, January 4, 2010
Week 16 Janurary 4 - 8 SENIOR HISTORY
MONDAY
In small groups of 3 EACH individual writes down their top 5 events that are noteworthy (important) in 2009---use the others in your group to help brain storm
Turn in 1/2 sheet of paper in the box at the end of the class period
Handout: Read as a class: Top 10 International Events (yellow)
TUESDAY
start Videos: Video Clips of the Historical Events that impacted 2009
1. Started March 14 2008-Revised in Oct 14 2008/Feb 10 2009 Geithner’s plan /Mar 23-Apr 19 Bank Bailouts : TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program)
2. Jan 15: US Airways 1549
3. Jan 21: 44th President of the U.S.A
4. Feb 25: North Korea’s Missile Launch
5. Mar 25: Clinton’s Trip to Mexico
6. Sept: Unemployment soars to 9.8%
7. Nov 5: Ft. Hood Shooting
8. Nov 29: Four Lakewood Police Officers shot dead
9. Dec 24: Senate passed Health Care Reform Bill
10. Dec 25: Nigerian (Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab)Terrorist attacks Delta 253 in Detroit
Packet: Federal Budget (Vocab/Debate): Due Tues Next Week
DEFINE THE FOLLOWING
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
Office Management and Budget (OMB)
authorization bill
appropriations bill
budget resolution
revenue
payroll taxes
nondefense discretionary spending
mandatory or entitlement spending
annual interest
national debt
deficit or budget deficit
balanced budget
progressive tax
earmarks
Social Security
"power of the purse"
pay-as-you-go budgeting or "paygo"
WEDNESDAY
Handout: Order of Succession (assigned role of Cabinet)
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Departments (President's Cabinet): research further your department, create a poster and present info to the class
In small groups of 3 EACH individual writes down their top 5 events that are noteworthy (important) in 2009---use the others in your group to help brain storm
Turn in 1/2 sheet of paper in the box at the end of the class period
Handout: Read as a class: Top 10 International Events (yellow)
TUESDAY
start Videos: Video Clips of the Historical Events that impacted 2009
1. Started March 14 2008-Revised in Oct 14 2008/Feb 10 2009 Geithner’s plan /Mar 23-Apr 19 Bank Bailouts : TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program)
2. Jan 15: US Airways 1549
3. Jan 21: 44th President of the U.S.A
4. Feb 25: North Korea’s Missile Launch
5. Mar 25: Clinton’s Trip to Mexico
6. Sept: Unemployment soars to 9.8%
7. Nov 5: Ft. Hood Shooting
8. Nov 29: Four Lakewood Police Officers shot dead
9. Dec 24: Senate passed Health Care Reform Bill
10. Dec 25: Nigerian (Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab)Terrorist attacks Delta 253 in Detroit
Packet: Federal Budget (Vocab/Debate): Due Tues Next Week
DEFINE THE FOLLOWING
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
Office Management and Budget (OMB)
authorization bill
appropriations bill
budget resolution
revenue
payroll taxes
nondefense discretionary spending
mandatory or entitlement spending
annual interest
national debt
deficit or budget deficit
balanced budget
progressive tax
earmarks
Social Security
"power of the purse"
pay-as-you-go budgeting or "paygo"
WEDNESDAY
Handout: Order of Succession (assigned role of Cabinet)
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Departments (President's Cabinet): research further your department, create a poster and present info to the class
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