Monday:
No School.
Tuesday:
Homework Events due FRIDAY;
Johnson-13th amendment, 14th amendment, civil rights act
Grant-Panic of 1873
Hayes-Compromise of 1877; Bland-Allison act
Garfield-Pendleton act
Wednesday:
1st period:Events
2nd period: Race
Thursday:
1st period:Race
2nd period:Events
Friday:
Pop Quiz on events
1st period: Race
2nd period:Events
Homework DUE:Events;
Johnson-13th amendment, 14th amendment, civil rights act
Grant-Panic of 1873
Hayes-Compromise of 1877; Bland-Allison act
Garfield-Pendleton act
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Week 31 May 23- May 27 Juniors
MONDAY
Handout: Close Read
What makes a great president?-Due Friday with this question "What characteristics (traits) make a great president?"
TUESDAY
Race
WEDNESDAY
Read
Events linked to presidents.
THURSDAY
Revision Test Due
Continue with events linked to presidents.
FRIDAY
What makes a great president Close Read: DUE
what characteristics make a great president: DUE
Handout: Close Read
What makes a great president?-Due Friday with this question "What characteristics (traits) make a great president?"
TUESDAY
Race
WEDNESDAY
Read
Events linked to presidents.
THURSDAY
Revision Test Due
Continue with events linked to presidents.
FRIDAY
What makes a great president Close Read: DUE
what characteristics make a great president: DUE
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Week 31 May 16 - 20/ May 23-27/ May 30-June 3/ June 6-10/ June 13-16 Seniors
MAY 16-20TH
MONDAY: Obama Video, Start Part 1 and 2 of CBA
TUESDAY: Part 1 and 2-Go over outline-WORK DAY
WEDNESDAY: Part 1 and 2-WORK DAY
THURSDAY: Library/Computer Lab-Part 1 and 2 DUE
FRIDAY: 3rd Annotation DUE
MAY 23-27TH
MONDAY: Part 3: WORK DAY :)
TUESDAY: Part 3: WORK DAY (Go over the outline: Stakeholders/Pro-Con Side)
WEDNESDAY: 5 Close Reads DUE, First Part Stakeholders DUE (Part 3 WORK DAY)
THURSDAY: Second Part Stakeholders DUE, Outline DUE (Part 3 WORK DAY)
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL :)
MAY 30-JUNE 3RD
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL :) MEMORIAL DAY
TUESDAY: WORK DAY/QUESTIONS
WEDNESDAY: First Draft DUE, Peer Edit
THURSDAY: Computers, WORK DAY
FRIDAY: Computers, FINAL DUE BY 2:30
JUNE 6-10TH
MONDAY: EC Opp-Presentations
TUESDAY: EC Opp-Presentations
WEDNESDAY: EC Opp-Presentations
THURSDAY: EC Opp-Presentations
FRIDAY:
JUNE 13-16TH
MONDAY: CULTURE DAY
TUESDAY: CULTURE DAY
WEDNESDAY: CULTURE DAY
THURSDAY: Last Day
FRIDAY:
SATURDAY: GRADUATION! :)
MONDAY: Obama Video, Start Part 1 and 2 of CBA
TUESDAY: Part 1 and 2-Go over outline-WORK DAY
WEDNESDAY: Part 1 and 2-WORK DAY
THURSDAY: Library/Computer Lab-Part 1 and 2 DUE
FRIDAY: 3rd Annotation DUE
MAY 23-27TH
MONDAY: Part 3: WORK DAY :)
TUESDAY: Part 3: WORK DAY (Go over the outline: Stakeholders/Pro-Con Side)
WEDNESDAY: 5 Close Reads DUE, First Part Stakeholders DUE (Part 3 WORK DAY)
THURSDAY: Second Part Stakeholders DUE, Outline DUE (Part 3 WORK DAY)
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL :)
MAY 30-JUNE 3RD
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL :) MEMORIAL DAY
TUESDAY: WORK DAY/QUESTIONS
WEDNESDAY: First Draft DUE, Peer Edit
THURSDAY: Computers, WORK DAY
FRIDAY: Computers, FINAL DUE BY 2:30
JUNE 6-10TH
MONDAY: EC Opp-Presentations
TUESDAY: EC Opp-Presentations
WEDNESDAY: EC Opp-Presentations
THURSDAY: EC Opp-Presentations
FRIDAY:
JUNE 13-16TH
MONDAY: CULTURE DAY
TUESDAY: CULTURE DAY
WEDNESDAY: CULTURE DAY
THURSDAY: Last Day
FRIDAY:
SATURDAY: GRADUATION! :)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Week 28 April 25 - April 29 Seniors
MONDAY
Turn in Economic Terms: IF gone then get a book and finish them
DUE THESIS: GROUP LIBYA: Q: Has the U.A. effectively entered Libya to achieve their peaceful goal?
TUESDAY
Work as a group on this thesis
DUE THESIS:NEW LIBYA (by 2:30) Q: How has our involvement in the Middle East affected the U.S. image worldwide?
WEDNESDAY
Next Topic: Gulf Oil Spill (gather info. with articles---get into groups---report out to the group)
Thesis: Q: What environmental impact does the Gulf Oil Spill have on our nation?
DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY
THESIS EVALUATION IS NEXT TUESDAY
NEW Thesis: Q: Even when the risks (health/environmental) are so serious, should we continue to drill for oil?
DUE MONDAY
FRIDAY
GO OVER: Economic Terms
Turn in Economic Terms: IF gone then get a book and finish them
DUE THESIS: GROUP LIBYA: Q: Has the U.A. effectively entered Libya to achieve their peaceful goal?
TUESDAY
Work as a group on this thesis
DUE THESIS:NEW LIBYA (by 2:30) Q: How has our involvement in the Middle East affected the U.S. image worldwide?
WEDNESDAY
Next Topic: Gulf Oil Spill (gather info. with articles---get into groups---report out to the group)
Thesis: Q: What environmental impact does the Gulf Oil Spill have on our nation?
DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY
THESIS EVALUATION IS NEXT TUESDAY
NEW Thesis: Q: Even when the risks (health/environmental) are so serious, should we continue to drill for oil?
DUE MONDAY
FRIDAY
GO OVER: Economic Terms
Week 28 April 25 - April 29 Juniors
MONDAY:
1st Period:Lecture Notes: Images in the Song " Brother Can you Spare a Dime"?
2nd Period: Get into small groups and go over 4 sections; Causes of Depression, Stoc Market Crash, Great Depression Begins, and What caused the Great Depression?
HOMEWORK 5 Categories: Indusrty, Agriculture, Consumer Spending, Distribution of Wealth, and the stock Market; Due tuesday.
TUESDAY:
1st Period:Lecture Notes Finish
2nd Period: HOMEWORK DUE; 5 Categories--Go over in class (report out)
WEDNESDAY
1st: HANDOUT: NEW DEAL (use the book)
2nd: Video: New Deal Promotional from Gov. (finish)
Pictures; Write down the emotion and the fact that backs it up.
THURSDAY
1st: FINISH: HANDOUT: NEW DEAL (use the book)
STUDY GUIDE: GO OVER WHAT IS EXPECTED
STUDY REVIEW: MONDAY --BE PREPARED !!!
TEST: TUESDAY
2nd: Finsh Pictures; Write down the emotion and the fact that backs it up.
FRIDAY
1st: Revisoin: Depression v. Recession
2nd: Lecture Notes from Shaull
1st Period:Lecture Notes: Images in the Song " Brother Can you Spare a Dime"?
2nd Period: Get into small groups and go over 4 sections; Causes of Depression, Stoc Market Crash, Great Depression Begins, and What caused the Great Depression?
HOMEWORK 5 Categories: Indusrty, Agriculture, Consumer Spending, Distribution of Wealth, and the stock Market; Due tuesday.
TUESDAY:
1st Period:Lecture Notes Finish
2nd Period: HOMEWORK DUE; 5 Categories--Go over in class (report out)
WEDNESDAY
1st: HANDOUT: NEW DEAL (use the book)
2nd: Video: New Deal Promotional from Gov. (finish)
Pictures; Write down the emotion and the fact that backs it up.
THURSDAY
1st: FINISH: HANDOUT: NEW DEAL (use the book)
STUDY GUIDE: GO OVER WHAT IS EXPECTED
STUDY REVIEW: MONDAY --BE PREPARED !!!
TEST: TUESDAY
2nd: Finsh Pictures; Write down the emotion and the fact that backs it up.
FRIDAY
1st: Revisoin: Depression v. Recession
2nd: Lecture Notes from Shaull
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Week 27 April 18 - April 22 Juniors
MONDAY
1st:Get into small groups and go over 4 sections; Causes of Depression, Stoc Market Crash, Great Depression Begins, and What caused the Great Depression?
HOMEWORK 5 Categories: Indusrty, Agriculture, Consumer Spending, Distribution of Wealth, and the stock Market; Due tuesday.
2nd:Revision-American Involvement.
TUESDAY
1st:5 Categories Due
2nd: Writing Lab
WEDNESDAY
1st: 4 Pictures; Write down the emotion and the fact that backs it up.
Video:1929 Stock Maret Crash
2nd: Get into small groups and go over 4 sections; Causes of Depression, Stoc Market Crash, Great Depression Begins, and What caused the Great Depression?
THURSDAY
1st: Finsh Pictures; Write down the emotion and the fact that backs it up.
2nd: Revision- Depression or Recession?
Continue to get into small Groups.
FRIDAY
Sub Day
1st and 2nd Period; Watch Videos.
2nd: Revision- American War.
1st:Get into small groups and go over 4 sections; Causes of Depression, Stoc Market Crash, Great Depression Begins, and What caused the Great Depression?
HOMEWORK 5 Categories: Indusrty, Agriculture, Consumer Spending, Distribution of Wealth, and the stock Market; Due tuesday.
2nd:Revision-American Involvement.
TUESDAY
1st:5 Categories Due
2nd: Writing Lab
WEDNESDAY
1st: 4 Pictures; Write down the emotion and the fact that backs it up.
Video:1929 Stock Maret Crash
2nd: Get into small groups and go over 4 sections; Causes of Depression, Stoc Market Crash, Great Depression Begins, and What caused the Great Depression?
THURSDAY
1st: Finsh Pictures; Write down the emotion and the fact that backs it up.
2nd: Revision- Depression or Recession?
Continue to get into small Groups.
FRIDAY
Sub Day
1st and 2nd Period; Watch Videos.
2nd: Revision- American War.
Week 27 April 18 - April 22 Seniors
MONDAY
Start Questions Packet- A Changing World
Japan's New Thesis- Close Read
Assign Lybia Article-Close Read: Due Wednesday
TUESDAY
Finish Questions Packet- A Changing World
4Th Period: 27 Amendments; Due Wednesday, Cite Source.
5Th Period:1-10 Amendments; Due Wednesday, Cite Source.
6Th Period: No Homework
WEDNESDAY
Lybia Article
Small Groups:Report Out from Articles
Gather info and create New Thesis
THURSDAY
In Class work on thesis
New Question:Create New Thesis- Due Monday
FRIDAY
Sub Day
Economic Terms-Finish; Turn in at the end of the period.
Start Questions Packet- A Changing World
Japan's New Thesis- Close Read
Assign Lybia Article-Close Read: Due Wednesday
TUESDAY
Finish Questions Packet- A Changing World
4Th Period: 27 Amendments; Due Wednesday, Cite Source.
5Th Period:1-10 Amendments; Due Wednesday, Cite Source.
6Th Period: No Homework
WEDNESDAY
Lybia Article
Small Groups:Report Out from Articles
Gather info and create New Thesis
THURSDAY
In Class work on thesis
New Question:Create New Thesis- Due Monday
FRIDAY
Sub Day
Economic Terms-Finish; Turn in at the end of the period.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Week 26 April 11 - April 15 Seniors
MONDAY
Video: World in the Balance--take notes
You must come in after school to make this video up--if you were absent
TUESDAY
HSPE: testing only periods 4-6
School starts at 10:05
DUE THURSDAY: Article: A Changing World: Read in Class and Answer the following questions (2 handouts)
WEDNESDAY
IF YOU WERE ABSENT FRIDAY LAST WEE BEFORE SPRING BREAK--YOU MUST READ THREE ARTICLE SON YOUR OWN---DO NOT CLOSE READ THE ARTICLES---ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER--HIGHLIGHT THE MAIN POINTS.
We will report out to the group and continue on our thesis writing
THURSDAY
READING CHECK QUIZ BASED ON THE ARTICLE READ --check to see if you read
DUE THURSDAY: Article: A Changing World: Read in Class and Answer the following questions (2 handouts)
FRIDAY
Define Economic Terms: using a textbook in class
Video: World in the Balance--take notes
You must come in after school to make this video up--if you were absent
TUESDAY
HSPE: testing only periods 4-6
School starts at 10:05
DUE THURSDAY: Article: A Changing World: Read in Class and Answer the following questions (2 handouts)
WEDNESDAY
IF YOU WERE ABSENT FRIDAY LAST WEE BEFORE SPRING BREAK--YOU MUST READ THREE ARTICLE SON YOUR OWN---DO NOT CLOSE READ THE ARTICLES---ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER--HIGHLIGHT THE MAIN POINTS.
We will report out to the group and continue on our thesis writing
THURSDAY
READING CHECK QUIZ BASED ON THE ARTICLE READ --check to see if you read
DUE THURSDAY: Article: A Changing World: Read in Class and Answer the following questions (2 handouts)
FRIDAY
Define Economic Terms: using a textbook in class
Friday, April 1, 2011
Week 25 March 28th - April 1st Juniors
MONDAY
Late: ONE SOURCE: get one article about any issue with the Financial Crisis of 2008-2011 (at least one page and with the URL--Close Read with two or more colors--label)
TUESDAY
Go over: Chart THEN & NOW
LECTURE NOTES: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND RECESSION & BUSINESS CYCLE
WEDNESDAY
COMPLETE--LECTURE NOTES: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND RECESSION & BUSINESS CYCLE
Prepare for the QUESTION: Is the Financial Crisis 2008-2011 a depression or recession?
THURSDAY
Write a Thesis and Body Paragraph
Format: Box Thesis Statement
Paragraph: Underline ONE Topic Sentence
Include the following:
1) the definition of both DEPRESSION AND RECESSION
2) Label---number EACH example (1,2,3)Use 3 specific examples from the articles
3) Back up ALL evidence with WHY it (example) explains Depression/Recession
Label all points and be persuasive
FRIDAY
Videos: The Love of Money: The Last Days of the Bank - took notes and got through Part 1 & almost Part 2
Late: ONE SOURCE: get one article about any issue with the Financial Crisis of 2008-2011 (at least one page and with the URL--Close Read with two or more colors--label)
TUESDAY
Go over: Chart THEN & NOW
LECTURE NOTES: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND RECESSION & BUSINESS CYCLE
WEDNESDAY
COMPLETE--LECTURE NOTES: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND RECESSION & BUSINESS CYCLE
Prepare for the QUESTION: Is the Financial Crisis 2008-2011 a depression or recession?
THURSDAY
Write a Thesis and Body Paragraph
Format: Box Thesis Statement
Paragraph: Underline ONE Topic Sentence
Include the following:
1) the definition of both DEPRESSION AND RECESSION
2) Label---number EACH example (1,2,3)Use 3 specific examples from the articles
3) Back up ALL evidence with WHY it (example) explains Depression/Recession
Label all points and be persuasive
FRIDAY
Videos: The Love of Money: The Last Days of the Bank - took notes and got through Part 1 & almost Part 2
Week 25 March 28th - April 1st Seniors
MONDAY
Wrap-Up lessons
4th & 6th watched: World in the Balance
All classes: send from Ms. Shaull's website--your grade and %
4th: Mexico
TUESDAY
Article: China
WEDNESDAY
Article: Mexico
5th: Iran
THURSDAY
Article: Israel
6th: Iran
FRIDAY
Process: Gather INFO--in small groups divide up articles to read in class and highlight the MAIN ideas--report out to the class--class takes notes--we will organize ideas into a Thesis Statement
(IF you are gone you will need to get one of the class articles and highlight the main pts)
Articles:
1) 2011 Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan
2) Budget to be hit by Japanese disasters
3) Radiation hits Japan 'safe' zone
4) Radiation leaks beyond Japan 'safe' zone
Wrap-Up lessons
4th & 6th watched: World in the Balance
All classes: send from Ms. Shaull's website--your grade and %
4th: Mexico
TUESDAY
Article: China
WEDNESDAY
Article: Mexico
5th: Iran
THURSDAY
Article: Israel
6th: Iran
FRIDAY
Process: Gather INFO--in small groups divide up articles to read in class and highlight the MAIN ideas--report out to the class--class takes notes--we will organize ideas into a Thesis Statement
(IF you are gone you will need to get one of the class articles and highlight the main pts)
Articles:
1) 2011 Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan
2) Budget to be hit by Japanese disasters
3) Radiation hits Japan 'safe' zone
4) Radiation leaks beyond Japan 'safe' zone
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Week 24 March 21 - 25 Juniors
MONDAY
At the end of the unit--I will ask your opinion: Is the current financial crisis a Depression or Recession?
Video Clips
ONE SOURCE: Find an article on any topic related to the CURRENT Financial Crisis
Article must be at least a page long and Close Read it: remember to create a KEY and highlight selective material (date/facts/people)-write in the margins
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE URL http:// NOT THE SEARCH ENGINE--NO SOURCE NO POINTS
TUESDAY
Finish Video Clips (turn in IMPACT:at the end)
WEDNESDAY
Video Clips (DUE: turn in IMPACT)
TIMELINE: PARTICIPATION: place events in order from the Financial Crisis and The Great Depression
DUE: ARTICLE: "75 YEARS LATER..." use the chart provided to CLOSE READ the article and answer the chart (comparing: The Great Depression and the Current Recession")
THURSDAY
GO OVER: article
Notes: Lecture from Shaull: What is the difference between Depression and Recession?
FRIDAY
Continue Notes: Lecture from Shaull: What is the difference between Depression and Recession? and look at the BUSINESS CYCLE
DUE: ONE SOURCE: Find an article on any topic related to the CURRENT Financial Crisis
Article must be at least a page long and Close Read it: remember to create a KEY and highlight selective material (date/facts/people)-write in the margins
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE URL http:// NOT THE SEARCH ENGINE--NO SOURCE NO POINTS
At the end of the unit--I will ask your opinion: Is the current financial crisis a Depression or Recession?
Video Clips
ONE SOURCE: Find an article on any topic related to the CURRENT Financial Crisis
Article must be at least a page long and Close Read it: remember to create a KEY and highlight selective material (date/facts/people)-write in the margins
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE URL http:// NOT THE SEARCH ENGINE--NO SOURCE NO POINTS
TUESDAY
Finish Video Clips (turn in IMPACT:at the end)
WEDNESDAY
Video Clips (DUE: turn in IMPACT)
TIMELINE: PARTICIPATION: place events in order from the Financial Crisis and The Great Depression
DUE: ARTICLE: "75 YEARS LATER..." use the chart provided to CLOSE READ the article and answer the chart (comparing: The Great Depression and the Current Recession")
THURSDAY
GO OVER: article
Notes: Lecture from Shaull: What is the difference between Depression and Recession?
FRIDAY
Continue Notes: Lecture from Shaull: What is the difference between Depression and Recession? and look at the BUSINESS CYCLE
DUE: ONE SOURCE: Find an article on any topic related to the CURRENT Financial Crisis
Article must be at least a page long and Close Read it: remember to create a KEY and highlight selective material (date/facts/people)-write in the margins
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE URL http:// NOT THE SEARCH ENGINE--NO SOURCE NO POINTS
Week 24 March 21 - 25 Seniors
MONDAY
FUTURE ITEM: we will focus on 1) Japan: Nuclear Explosion 2)Libya: Mid.East Crisis
to construct thesis statements for our Thesis Test in the future
DUE: NEWS ON THE NUCLEAR REACTORS IN JAPAN
article: close read and with the URL
Update on the NEWS: video clips (1/2 sheet participation)
1) Libya Air Strike 2) Nuclear Explosion
TUESDAY
SMALL GROUP DAY: In order to get points you have to have brought info to complete the 1-7 (PREPARE TO TEACH)
WEDNESDAY
IMPORTANT DAY---NO ABSENCES APPLY--YOU MUST GET THE INFO TO ME
INDIVIDUALLY #1-7 IS DUE
ALL POWERPOINTS ARE DUE
OVERALL TEACHING SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
BY EACH COUNTRY BEING TAUGHT IS A LIST OF POSSIBLE TOPICS TO LOOK UP FOR ARTICLES
CLOSE READ ARTICLE (ONE PAGE) WITH URL IS DUE ON EACH TEACHING DAY
***6TH PERIOD HAS AN ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE--LIST BELOW***
23 WED NORTH KOREA (NPT/ South Korea attack)
24 THURS CUBA (Embargo (travel/trade)/ Internet/cell)
25 FRI IRAN (NPT/ Revolution-Theocracy)
29 TUES CHINA (Human Rights violations (Nobel Prize winner imprisoned/china 2nd largest economy)
30 WED MEXICO (Drug War Cartels/Immigration/Trade NAFTA)
31 THURS Israel ( Military funding/ Revolution in Egypt/ Palestine vs Israel Conflict)
6TH PERIOD
23 CUBA
24 ISRAEL
25 NORTH KOREA
29 CHINA
30 MEXICO
31 IRAN
FUTURE ITEM: we will focus on 1) Japan: Nuclear Explosion 2)Libya: Mid.East Crisis
to construct thesis statements for our Thesis Test in the future
DUE: NEWS ON THE NUCLEAR REACTORS IN JAPAN
article: close read and with the URL
Update on the NEWS: video clips (1/2 sheet participation)
1) Libya Air Strike 2) Nuclear Explosion
TUESDAY
SMALL GROUP DAY: In order to get points you have to have brought info to complete the 1-7 (PREPARE TO TEACH)
WEDNESDAY
IMPORTANT DAY---NO ABSENCES APPLY--YOU MUST GET THE INFO TO ME
INDIVIDUALLY #1-7 IS DUE
ALL POWERPOINTS ARE DUE
OVERALL TEACHING SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
BY EACH COUNTRY BEING TAUGHT IS A LIST OF POSSIBLE TOPICS TO LOOK UP FOR ARTICLES
CLOSE READ ARTICLE (ONE PAGE) WITH URL IS DUE ON EACH TEACHING DAY
***6TH PERIOD HAS AN ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE--LIST BELOW***
23 WED NORTH KOREA (NPT/ South Korea attack)
24 THURS CUBA (Embargo (travel/trade)/ Internet/cell)
25 FRI IRAN (NPT/ Revolution-Theocracy)
29 TUES CHINA (Human Rights violations (Nobel Prize winner imprisoned/china 2nd largest economy)
30 WED MEXICO (Drug War Cartels/Immigration/Trade NAFTA)
31 THURS Israel ( Military funding/ Revolution in Egypt/ Palestine vs Israel Conflict)
6TH PERIOD
23 CUBA
24 ISRAEL
25 NORTH KOREA
29 CHINA
30 MEXICO
31 IRAN
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
WEEK 22 March 7 - 11 Juniors
MONDAY & TUESDAY
Write an IN CLASS essay (IF you are gone you will have to make up that time before or after school)
1st & 2nd period: turn in you #1-9 for revision grade & additional research on ONE war that you need additional info on
2nd period: turn in description of Afghan and Gulf War
WEDNESDAY
Video: Timeline of the History
THURSDAY
Description of the Wars: written evaluation
WWI / WWII / KOREAN / VIETNAM / GULF / AFGHAN / IRAQ
FRIDAY
Video: Timeline of the History
Write an IN CLASS essay (IF you are gone you will have to make up that time before or after school)
1st & 2nd period: turn in you #1-9 for revision grade & additional research on ONE war that you need additional info on
2nd period: turn in description of Afghan and Gulf War
WEDNESDAY
Video: Timeline of the History
THURSDAY
Description of the Wars: written evaluation
WWI / WWII / KOREAN / VIETNAM / GULF / AFGHAN / IRAQ
FRIDAY
Video: Timeline of the History
Week 22 March 7 - 11 Seniors
MONDAY
WORLD NEWS: HANDOUT
choose ONE of the topics on the handout: go out and find TWO different sources--answer the following 5 W's and 1 H--alternate the sources and cite properly.
DUE FRIDAY (questions on citing please as Shaull)
TUESDAY
4th SOCRATIC (POST-REFLECTION DUE @ THE LATEST ON FRIDAY)
5th VIDEO: WORLD IN THE BALANCE (IF you miss this video you must come in before or after school)
6th VIDEO: WORLD IN THE BALANCE (IF you miss this video you must come in before or after school)
WEDNESDAY
4th TEST: PART MEMORIZATION ON FEDERAL POWERS (Checklist: state concurrent federal)
PART ESSAY: THESIS (NOTES) OUTLINE 3 PARAGRAPHS--WRITE ONE OUT WITH ANALYSIS
5th SOCRATIC (POST-REFLECTION DUE @ THE LATEST ON FRIDAY)
6th SOCRATIC (POST-REFLECTION DUE @ THE LATEST ON FRIDAY)
THURSDAY
4th VIDEO: WORLD IN THE BALANCE (IF you miss this video you must come in before or after school)
5th TEST: PART MEMORIZATION ON FEDERAL POWERS (Checklist: state concurrent federal)
PART ESSAY: THESIS (NOTES) OUTLINE 3 PARAGRAPHS--WRITE ONE OUT WITH ANALYSIS
6th TEST: PART MEMORIZATION ON FEDERAL POWERS (Checklist: state concurrent federal)
PART ESSAY: THESIS (NOTES) OUTLINE 3 PARAGRAPHS--WRITE ONE OUT WITH ANALYSIS
FRIDAY
LAST CHANCE FOR POST-REFLECTION= DUE
DUE: WORLD NEWS--5 W'S& 1 H
VIDEO: WORLD IN THE BALANCE (IF you miss this video you must come in before or after school)
WORLD NEWS: HANDOUT
choose ONE of the topics on the handout: go out and find TWO different sources--answer the following 5 W's and 1 H--alternate the sources and cite properly.
DUE FRIDAY (questions on citing please as Shaull)
TUESDAY
4th SOCRATIC (POST-REFLECTION DUE @ THE LATEST ON FRIDAY)
5th VIDEO: WORLD IN THE BALANCE (IF you miss this video you must come in before or after school)
6th VIDEO: WORLD IN THE BALANCE (IF you miss this video you must come in before or after school)
WEDNESDAY
4th TEST: PART MEMORIZATION ON FEDERAL POWERS (Checklist: state concurrent federal)
PART ESSAY: THESIS (NOTES) OUTLINE 3 PARAGRAPHS--WRITE ONE OUT WITH ANALYSIS
5th SOCRATIC (POST-REFLECTION DUE @ THE LATEST ON FRIDAY)
6th SOCRATIC (POST-REFLECTION DUE @ THE LATEST ON FRIDAY)
THURSDAY
4th VIDEO: WORLD IN THE BALANCE (IF you miss this video you must come in before or after school)
5th TEST: PART MEMORIZATION ON FEDERAL POWERS (Checklist: state concurrent federal)
PART ESSAY: THESIS (NOTES) OUTLINE 3 PARAGRAPHS--WRITE ONE OUT WITH ANALYSIS
6th TEST: PART MEMORIZATION ON FEDERAL POWERS (Checklist: state concurrent federal)
PART ESSAY: THESIS (NOTES) OUTLINE 3 PARAGRAPHS--WRITE ONE OUT WITH ANALYSIS
FRIDAY
LAST CHANCE FOR POST-REFLECTION= DUE
DUE: WORLD NEWS--5 W'S& 1 H
VIDEO: WORLD IN THE BALANCE (IF you miss this video you must come in before or after school)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Week 22 Feburary 28th - March 4th Seniors
MONDAY
Video: ABC NEWS-take notes (you can check out the CD with Shaull)
TUESDAY
Finish the Video: ABC NEWS-take notes (you can check out the CD with Shaull)
WEDNESDAY
HBO: DOCUMENTARY SPIKE LEE
Can NOT be checked out --you MUST make arrangements with Shaull to view this visual
THURSDAY
IMPORTANT DAY: In small groups-you will identify--who is the most to blame and back up with evidence
Preparation for the discussion
FRIDAY
EC DUE: COMPARE AND CONTRAST : TWO COUNTRIES: REVOLUTIONS---MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SOURCE
In class: Preparation for the discussion
(seek notes from someone in the class--to make up what you missed)
SCHEDULE FOR DISCUSSION AND TEST:
4TH DISCUSSION: TUES SOCRATIC TEST: WED
5TH DISCUSSION: WED SOCRATIC TEST: THURS
6TH DISCUSSION: WED SOCRATIC TEST: THURS
Video: ABC NEWS-take notes (you can check out the CD with Shaull)
TUESDAY
Finish the Video: ABC NEWS-take notes (you can check out the CD with Shaull)
WEDNESDAY
HBO: DOCUMENTARY SPIKE LEE
Can NOT be checked out --you MUST make arrangements with Shaull to view this visual
THURSDAY
IMPORTANT DAY: In small groups-you will identify--who is the most to blame and back up with evidence
Preparation for the discussion
FRIDAY
EC DUE: COMPARE AND CONTRAST : TWO COUNTRIES: REVOLUTIONS---MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SOURCE
In class: Preparation for the discussion
(seek notes from someone in the class--to make up what you missed)
SCHEDULE FOR DISCUSSION AND TEST:
4TH DISCUSSION: TUES SOCRATIC TEST: WED
5TH DISCUSSION: WED SOCRATIC TEST: THURS
6TH DISCUSSION: WED SOCRATIC TEST: THURS
Week 22 Feburary 28th - March 4th Juniors
MONDAY
NOTE---IF YOU HAVE MISSED ANY DAYS--YOU MUST SEEK OUT THE TEACHERS AND ON YOUR OWN TIME---GET THE NOTES FROM THEM---OR IT'S A ZERO FOR YOU IN PARTICIPATION
Wars covered: WWI/WWII/Korean/Vietnam/Gulf/Afghan/Iraq
1ST: VIETNAM WAR / IRAQ
2ND: VIETNAM WAR
ADDITIONAL INFO NEEDED:
BY FRIDAY: YOU NEED TO COME UP WITH INFO ON ANY WAR (COVERED IN CLASS) THAT YOU STILL DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT IN AND DO RESEARCH: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE URL (SOURCE) AND TAKE DOWN THE INFO TO GET POINTS BY FRIDAY--YOU CAN USE THESE NOTES FOR TH ESSAY
TUESDAY
1ST: IRAQ WAR
2ND: AFGHAN WAR
WEDNESDAY
1ST & 2ND: WENT OVER PREPARATION FOR THE ESSAY--IDENTIFY THE 1-5 REASONS (ECONOMIC TO IDEOLOGICAL) FOR EACH OF THE WARS---ALSO MAKE SURE YOU CAN DESCRIBE EACH WAR---PREPARE BY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY TO GET HELP FROM SHAULL IN CLASS
2ND: IRAQ WAR
THURSDAY
1ST: PREPARE FOR ESSAY
2ND: FINISH UP: AFGHAN WAR AND THEN PREPARE FOR ESSAY
FRIDAY
PREPARE FOR ESSAY: WRITE ESSAY ON MON & TUES
ESSAY QUESTION: HOW HAS AMERICANS INVOLVEMENT IN THE WARS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
LOOK AT AMERICAN INTEREST
DUE: ADDITIONAL INFO NEEDED: Wars covered: WWI/WWII/Korean/Vietnam/Gulf/Afghan/Iraq
BY FRIDAY: YOU NEED TO COME UP WITH INFO ON ANY WAR (COVERED IN CLASS) THAT YOU STILL DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT IN AND DO RESEARCH: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE URL (SOURCE) AND TAKE DOWN THE INFO TO GET POINTS BY FRIDAY--YOU CAN USE THESE NOTES FOR TH ESSAY
NOTE---IF YOU HAVE MISSED ANY DAYS--YOU MUST SEEK OUT THE TEACHERS AND ON YOUR OWN TIME---GET THE NOTES FROM THEM---OR IT'S A ZERO FOR YOU IN PARTICIPATION
Wars covered: WWI/WWII/Korean/Vietnam/Gulf/Afghan/Iraq
1ST: VIETNAM WAR / IRAQ
2ND: VIETNAM WAR
ADDITIONAL INFO NEEDED:
BY FRIDAY: YOU NEED TO COME UP WITH INFO ON ANY WAR (COVERED IN CLASS) THAT YOU STILL DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT IN AND DO RESEARCH: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE URL (SOURCE) AND TAKE DOWN THE INFO TO GET POINTS BY FRIDAY--YOU CAN USE THESE NOTES FOR TH ESSAY
TUESDAY
1ST: IRAQ WAR
2ND: AFGHAN WAR
WEDNESDAY
1ST & 2ND: WENT OVER PREPARATION FOR THE ESSAY--IDENTIFY THE 1-5 REASONS (ECONOMIC TO IDEOLOGICAL) FOR EACH OF THE WARS---ALSO MAKE SURE YOU CAN DESCRIBE EACH WAR---PREPARE BY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY TO GET HELP FROM SHAULL IN CLASS
2ND: IRAQ WAR
THURSDAY
1ST: PREPARE FOR ESSAY
2ND: FINISH UP: AFGHAN WAR AND THEN PREPARE FOR ESSAY
FRIDAY
PREPARE FOR ESSAY: WRITE ESSAY ON MON & TUES
ESSAY QUESTION: HOW HAS AMERICANS INVOLVEMENT IN THE WARS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
LOOK AT AMERICAN INTEREST
DUE: ADDITIONAL INFO NEEDED: Wars covered: WWI/WWII/Korean/Vietnam/Gulf/Afghan/Iraq
BY FRIDAY: YOU NEED TO COME UP WITH INFO ON ANY WAR (COVERED IN CLASS) THAT YOU STILL DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT IN AND DO RESEARCH: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE URL (SOURCE) AND TAKE DOWN THE INFO TO GET POINTS BY FRIDAY--YOU CAN USE THESE NOTES FOR TH ESSAY
Monday, February 14, 2011
Week 20 February 14 - 18 Juniors
MONDAY-ASSEMBLY
Presentations:
1st: Afghanistan War
2nd: WWI (redo)
TUESDAY
Map test: Latin America and Pacific Islands (memory only)
Prepare for Imperialism Test: Sp-Am War
WEDNESDAY
Spanish-American War: Imperialism
THURSDAY
1st: WWI / Korean War
2nd: WWI/ WWII (#1-9 completed: just like your individual war you must do the same for WWII and Shaull will present a quiz--open notes) REMEMBER to have all citations for EACH number and work cited sheet at the end
FRIDAY-TUESDAY--NO SCHOOL
Presentations:
1st: Afghanistan War
2nd: WWI (redo)
TUESDAY
Map test: Latin America and Pacific Islands (memory only)
Prepare for Imperialism Test: Sp-Am War
WEDNESDAY
Spanish-American War: Imperialism
THURSDAY
1st: WWI / Korean War
2nd: WWI/ WWII (#1-9 completed: just like your individual war you must do the same for WWII and Shaull will present a quiz--open notes) REMEMBER to have all citations for EACH number and work cited sheet at the end
FRIDAY-TUESDAY--NO SCHOOL
Week 20 February 14 - 18 Seniors
MONDAY-ASSEMBLY
Egypt Revolution: ONE FACT with source (URL)--share in class for points and turn in
LATE: POST-REFLECTION
1/2 sheet : Federalism Checklist--participation (5th & 6th) 4th already turned in
Define: Bureaucracy: an organization with a hierarchical structure and specific responsibilities that operates on management principles intended to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. (dept./agencies in the executive branch)
TUESDAY
Q?: Who is to blame? 1/3 sheet of paper---question is written down
WEDNESDAY
VIDEO: ABC: NOTES--WHAT IS THE SITUATION?
THURSDAY
Close Read Article: Hurricane Katrina (4 areas to blame)
Evaluation: small group activity so be prepared
FRIDAY-TUESDAY--NO SCHOOL
Egypt Revolution: ONE FACT with source (URL)--share in class for points and turn in
LATE: POST-REFLECTION
1/2 sheet : Federalism Checklist--participation (5th & 6th) 4th already turned in
Define: Bureaucracy: an organization with a hierarchical structure and specific responsibilities that operates on management principles intended to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. (dept./agencies in the executive branch)
TUESDAY
Q?: Who is to blame? 1/3 sheet of paper---question is written down
WEDNESDAY
VIDEO: ABC: NOTES--WHAT IS THE SITUATION?
THURSDAY
Close Read Article: Hurricane Katrina (4 areas to blame)
Evaluation: small group activity so be prepared
FRIDAY-TUESDAY--NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 7, 2011
Week 19 February 7 - 11 Juniors
MONDAY
Shaull finishes #1-9 (#7- Yellow sheet is left for Wed)
ONE SOURCE: related to YOUR war is DUE
make sure you are collecting data on your #1-9--relating to your war
TUESDAY
Computer Lab 2: report to the library
work in partners and collect data
everyone in the group MUST have their own info. but you can share what you find
Individuals have #1-9 due on Thursday
WEDNESDAY
Finish: Lecture on Imperialism (China) & fill out the yellow packet
THURSDAY
Individuals have #1-9 due on Thursday
DONE: YOU GET TO PRESENT IN A GROUP
NOT DONE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRESENT AND LOSE POINTS
FRIDAY
Start Presentations--in order WWI then... (unless stated otherwise)
Shaull finishes #1-9 (#7- Yellow sheet is left for Wed)
ONE SOURCE: related to YOUR war is DUE
make sure you are collecting data on your #1-9--relating to your war
TUESDAY
Computer Lab 2: report to the library
work in partners and collect data
everyone in the group MUST have their own info. but you can share what you find
Individuals have #1-9 due on Thursday
WEDNESDAY
Finish: Lecture on Imperialism (China) & fill out the yellow packet
THURSDAY
Individuals have #1-9 due on Thursday
DONE: YOU GET TO PRESENT IN A GROUP
NOT DONE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRESENT AND LOSE POINTS
FRIDAY
Start Presentations--in order WWI then... (unless stated otherwise)
Week 19 February 7 - 11 Seniors
MONDAY
THESIS WITH 3 EXAMPLES DUE TODAY: work in class (editing) & get help from Shaull
turn in article: from Friday (impact of Egypt's Revolution)
TUESDAY
give ONE example of Vitriolic Rhetoric: bring to class be prepared to explain your example
WEDNESDAY
Review Day: We will be discussing the following questions on Thursday:
Was it a random act carried out by a mentally unbalanced constituent?
was it the direction the country is headed or presence of partisan politics?
Or, as some have argued, was it the heated rhetoric leading up to and following the November 2010 elections?
you MUST come with an article on vitriolic Rhetoric--Close Read it and be prepared to talk about what people are saying about the issue.
THURSDAY
Discussion: you must give at least one idea with evidence or you write a 5 paragraph essay by Friday. We will do a fish bowl discussion--I will split the class into two groups. You will then choose an inner and outer circle---taking specific notes throughout to help with the Post-reflection due the next day- FRIDAY.
FRIDAY
DUE POST-REFLECTION
Use specifics from the discussion
2 PARAGRAPHS: FIRST)What was discussed? topics with ex. SECOND)2 parts: 1)How did the group do? evaluation 2) How did you do? evaluation
UPDATE: EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION
We watched two videos on the update of the past two days in Egypt---then by MONDAY you write down in a couple of sentences with a SOURCE what is GOING ON NOW--what is the latest with Mubarak?
THESIS WITH 3 EXAMPLES DUE TODAY: work in class (editing) & get help from Shaull
turn in article: from Friday (impact of Egypt's Revolution)
TUESDAY
give ONE example of Vitriolic Rhetoric: bring to class be prepared to explain your example
WEDNESDAY
Review Day: We will be discussing the following questions on Thursday:
Was it a random act carried out by a mentally unbalanced constituent?
was it the direction the country is headed or presence of partisan politics?
Or, as some have argued, was it the heated rhetoric leading up to and following the November 2010 elections?
you MUST come with an article on vitriolic Rhetoric--Close Read it and be prepared to talk about what people are saying about the issue.
THURSDAY
Discussion: you must give at least one idea with evidence or you write a 5 paragraph essay by Friday. We will do a fish bowl discussion--I will split the class into two groups. You will then choose an inner and outer circle---taking specific notes throughout to help with the Post-reflection due the next day- FRIDAY.
FRIDAY
DUE POST-REFLECTION
Use specifics from the discussion
2 PARAGRAPHS: FIRST)What was discussed? topics with ex. SECOND)2 parts: 1)How did the group do? evaluation 2) How did you do? evaluation
UPDATE: EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION
We watched two videos on the update of the past two days in Egypt---then by MONDAY you write down in a couple of sentences with a SOURCE what is GOING ON NOW--what is the latest with Mubarak?
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Week 18 January 31 - February 4 Juniors
MONDAY
Hand Back FINAL
Q: What is Manifest Destiny? Give examples from the cartoon
DUE tomorrow---read cartoon in class
TUESDAY
Spanish-American War
Look at Map: U.S. took over...?
WEDNESDAY
GRADES DUE: SO ANY CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE AT THIS TIME
Q: What reasons did Americans have in going to war/ occupying land?
THURSDAY
HANDOUT:AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE Q #1-4
FRIDAY
Research: from a list of other wars the US has been involved in: determine the reasons we went to war/occupying the land.
you will be assigned a war:
1. Spanish-America War (1898 - 1902) (Shaull will do)
2. WWI (1917-1918)
3. WWII (1940-1945)
4. Korean War (1950-1953)
5. Vietnam War (1964-1975)
6. Gulf War (1990-1991)
7. Afghan War (2001-current)
8. Iraq (2003-current)
IF you were absent--choose one of the following 2-8--IF you have questions email Shaull
#1-9: Components of the research
1:War (Dates)
2:Location (Map)
3:Sides (countries involved)
4:Spark/Start of conflict
5:Describe the conflict
6:Strengths/Weaknesses (#:soldiers)
7:Result of Conflict (treaty/$)
8:casualties/Losses
9:*KEY*Why did the Americans get involved? Did they occupy the land?
You need to write answers down and provide visuals
All information needs to me cited
MON: due at least ONE source ---start to collect info. on your assigned war.
THURS: Due #1-9 Individual Info. collected
Hand Back FINAL
Q: What is Manifest Destiny? Give examples from the cartoon
DUE tomorrow---read cartoon in class
TUESDAY
Spanish-American War
Look at Map: U.S. took over...?
WEDNESDAY
GRADES DUE: SO ANY CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE AT THIS TIME
Q: What reasons did Americans have in going to war/ occupying land?
THURSDAY
HANDOUT:AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE Q #1-4
FRIDAY
Research: from a list of other wars the US has been involved in: determine the reasons we went to war/occupying the land.
you will be assigned a war:
1. Spanish-America War (1898 - 1902) (Shaull will do)
2. WWI (1917-1918)
3. WWII (1940-1945)
4. Korean War (1950-1953)
5. Vietnam War (1964-1975)
6. Gulf War (1990-1991)
7. Afghan War (2001-current)
8. Iraq (2003-current)
IF you were absent--choose one of the following 2-8--IF you have questions email Shaull
#1-9: Components of the research
1:War (Dates)
2:Location (Map)
3:Sides (countries involved)
4:Spark/Start of conflict
5:Describe the conflict
6:Strengths/Weaknesses (#:soldiers)
7:Result of Conflict (treaty/$)
8:casualties/Losses
9:*KEY*Why did the Americans get involved? Did they occupy the land?
You need to write answers down and provide visuals
All information needs to me cited
MON: due at least ONE source ---start to collect info. on your assigned war.
THURS: Due #1-9 Individual Info. collected
Week 18 January 31 - February 4 Seniors
MONDAY
Senior Quotes
Videos: Egypt--What is going on?
TUESDAY
What is Political Rhetoric? Define Vitriolic Rhetoric
By NEXT TUES--find an example of Vitriolic Rhetoric
Make sure you have the source
WEDNESDAY
Quiz on the CR (Close Read) article: AZ Tragedy
IF YOU ARE GONE YOU MUST TAKE THE QUIZ THE DAY THAT YOU RETURN TO CLASS--BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL.
THURSDAY
Update: Egyptian Revolution: Video and what is going on in the Middle East?
FRIDAY
Egypt Article DUE: Close Read--in class participation---brainstorm ideas from articles on board
Create by MONDAY a thesis statement and response with 3 examples about the question:
What impact does Egypt's Revolution have on the world?
Senior Quotes
Videos: Egypt--What is going on?
TUESDAY
What is Political Rhetoric? Define Vitriolic Rhetoric
By NEXT TUES--find an example of Vitriolic Rhetoric
Make sure you have the source
WEDNESDAY
Quiz on the CR (Close Read) article: AZ Tragedy
IF YOU ARE GONE YOU MUST TAKE THE QUIZ THE DAY THAT YOU RETURN TO CLASS--BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL.
THURSDAY
Update: Egyptian Revolution: Video and what is going on in the Middle East?
FRIDAY
Egypt Article DUE: Close Read--in class participation---brainstorm ideas from articles on board
Create by MONDAY a thesis statement and response with 3 examples about the question:
What impact does Egypt's Revolution have on the world?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Week 17 January 17 - 21 & 24 - 28 (FINALS) Juniors
MONDAY--MLK NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY
EXTRA CREDIT DUE
Mother Jones--Q#1-3
Go over the Packet
WEDNESDAY
Finish:Going over the Packet
preparation for FINAL--References (maps) & Notes
THURSDAY
Rough Draft: Final due--Look at the butter colored handout and label each of the parts I-V--MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL AREAS--in order for you to attend the Friday Review.
FRIDAY
Review: Go over the individual Robber Barons--related to the FINAL
MONDAY--regular schedule
Prepare for Final: Review Day
TUESDAY
schedule: 1st / 2nd-EXAM / 3rd / 5th lunch / 6th-EXAM
WEDNESDAY
schedule: 2nd / 1st-EXAM / 4th / 6th lunch / 5th-EXAM
THURSDAY
schedule: 3rd-EXAM / 4th-EXAM EARLY DISMISSAL
FRIDAY-NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY
EXTRA CREDIT DUE
Mother Jones--Q#1-3
Go over the Packet
WEDNESDAY
Finish:Going over the Packet
preparation for FINAL--References (maps) & Notes
THURSDAY
Rough Draft: Final due--Look at the butter colored handout and label each of the parts I-V--MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL AREAS--in order for you to attend the Friday Review.
FRIDAY
Review: Go over the individual Robber Barons--related to the FINAL
MONDAY--regular schedule
Prepare for Final: Review Day
TUESDAY
schedule: 1st / 2nd-EXAM / 3rd / 5th lunch / 6th-EXAM
WEDNESDAY
schedule: 2nd / 1st-EXAM / 4th / 6th lunch / 5th-EXAM
THURSDAY
schedule: 3rd-EXAM / 4th-EXAM EARLY DISMISSAL
FRIDAY-NO SCHOOL
Week 17 January 17 - 21 & 24 - 28 (FINALS) Seniors
MONDAY-NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY
EXTRA CREDIT DUE--OPTION 1 & 2 (SEE LAST WEEK)
Finish Cabinet Roles--Presentations (after you will rank the dept. 1 - 15)
Handout: Give out a study Guide
WEDNESDAY
CR: Close Read: Handout: Frequently Asked Questions
Related to Cabinet Roles: 1) Rank your Departments (1-15)#1- top 2) Look at Obama's spending towards the Departments
THURSDAY & FRIDAY:
Go over the FEDERAL BUDGET & GOVERNOR'S CUTS (NOTES IN CLASS)
Prepare for the Final: go over Q's on the Study Guide
MONDAY--regular schedule
Prepare for Final: Review Day
TUESDAY
schedule: 1st / 2nd-EXAM / 3rd / 5th lunch / 6th-EXAM
WEDNESDAY
schedule: 2nd / 1st-EXAM / 4th / 6th lunch / 5th-EXAM
THURSDAY
schedule: 3rd-EXAM / 4th-EXAM EARLY DISMISSAL
FRIDAY-NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY
EXTRA CREDIT DUE--OPTION 1 & 2 (SEE LAST WEEK)
Finish Cabinet Roles--Presentations (after you will rank the dept. 1 - 15)
Handout: Give out a study Guide
WEDNESDAY
CR: Close Read: Handout: Frequently Asked Questions
Related to Cabinet Roles: 1) Rank your Departments (1-15)#1- top 2) Look at Obama's spending towards the Departments
THURSDAY & FRIDAY:
Go over the FEDERAL BUDGET & GOVERNOR'S CUTS (NOTES IN CLASS)
Prepare for the Final: go over Q's on the Study Guide
MONDAY--regular schedule
Prepare for Final: Review Day
TUESDAY
schedule: 1st / 2nd-EXAM / 3rd / 5th lunch / 6th-EXAM
WEDNESDAY
schedule: 2nd / 1st-EXAM / 4th / 6th lunch / 5th-EXAM
THURSDAY
schedule: 3rd-EXAM / 4th-EXAM EARLY DISMISSAL
FRIDAY-NO SCHOOL
Monday, January 10, 2011
Week 16 January 10 - 14 Seniors
MONDAY
EXTRA CREDIT: DUE A WEEK FROM TOMORROW: TUESDAY 18TH
TWO OPTIONS:
1: DEFINE THE BUSH TAX CUTS 2: POSTER FOR YOUR CABINET (HANDOUT PROVIDED)
ASSIGN EACH STUDENT TO ONE OF THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET:
BASIC INFO ON THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT (SEE HANDOUT) IS DUE ON THURSDAY
CONTINUE: in class: present bills into laws
TUESDAY
FEDERAL BUDGET TERMS DUE: (SEE LAST WEEK FOR MORE INFO.)
checked out books last week: Current Issues 2007-2008
WEDNESDAY
FINISH GOING OVER THE TERMS AND CHAPTER ON THE FEDERAL BUDGET
THURSDAY
Cabinet Roles : due
IF YOU SHOW UP WITH OUT INFORMATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET A PRESENTATION SCORE
PRESENTATIONS: RANK IN THE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY MLK
Cabinet Roles: Continue Presentations
PRESENTATIONS: RANK IN THE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
EXTRA CREDIT: DUE A WEEK FROM TOMORROW: TUESDAY 18TH
TWO OPTIONS:
1: DEFINE THE BUSH TAX CUTS 2: POSTER FOR YOUR CABINET (HANDOUT PROVIDED)
ASSIGN EACH STUDENT TO ONE OF THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET:
BASIC INFO ON THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT (SEE HANDOUT) IS DUE ON THURSDAY
CONTINUE: in class: present bills into laws
TUESDAY
FEDERAL BUDGET TERMS DUE: (SEE LAST WEEK FOR MORE INFO.)
checked out books last week: Current Issues 2007-2008
WEDNESDAY
FINISH GOING OVER THE TERMS AND CHAPTER ON THE FEDERAL BUDGET
THURSDAY
Cabinet Roles : due
IF YOU SHOW UP WITH OUT INFORMATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET A PRESENTATION SCORE
PRESENTATIONS: RANK IN THE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY MLK
Cabinet Roles: Continue Presentations
PRESENTATIONS: RANK IN THE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
Week 16 January 10 - 14 Juniors
MONDAY
EXTRA CREDIT: DUE A WEEK FROM TOMORROW--TUESDAY 18TH (NO SCHOOL MONDAY 17TH)
Choose from a list of entrepreneurs (book available in class) or choose one and check with Shaull for approval
Answer the following 7 Questions:
1. Birth and Death date
2. Describe his/her early life (born, family, etc).
3. Business started out in and eventual rise to top
4. How he/she organized his business/ new inventions
5. How he/she treated his competition and
His/her overall business practices
6. Philanthropy
7. Robber Baron or Captain of Industry
Defined the following:
Robber Baron: a person who made enormous amounts of money in business by using unfair business practices and showed little sensitivity to the common worker
Captain of Industry: business leaders who actively pursue the betterment of society through their wealth.
ASSIGNED #1 - 5 STRIKES IN THE PACKET: WORKERS OF THE NATION UNITE
1: Great Strike of 1877 2: Haymarket 1886 3: Homestead 1892 4: Oullman 1894 5: Tirangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 1911
IF ABSENT THEN CHOOSE ONE OF THE FIVE AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: Due Thurs
1. Who is involved? 2. Description of the event 3. Cause and Effect (what were the causes of the strike and effect it had?) 4. Impact of the strike 9future)
REMEMBER TO LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDOUT: Workers of the Nation Unite
by Thursday: define the following: collective bargaining/socialism/scab
TUESDAY
some time in class to finish the following: DUE TODAY
1: Bid Business Emerges 2: Workers of the Nation Unite
WEDNESDAY
GO OVER HANDOUT 1 & 2: PARTICIPATION EARNED
THURSDAY
PRESENT: STRIKE INFO- Q #1-4
1. Who is involved? 2. Description of the event 3. Cause and Effect (what were the causes of the strike and effect it had?) 4. Impact of the strike 9future)
IF YOU SHOW UP WITHOUT YOUR INFO--YOU DO NOT GET TO PRESENT--LOSS OF POINTS
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY MLK
LAST PAGE OF THE PACKET: MOTHER JONES: DUE TUES 18TH Q# 1-3
you must have a picture of Mother Jones to answer Q #1
EXTRA CREDIT: DUE A WEEK FROM TOMORROW--TUESDAY 18TH (NO SCHOOL MONDAY 17TH)
Choose from a list of entrepreneurs (book available in class) or choose one and check with Shaull for approval
Answer the following 7 Questions:
1. Birth and Death date
2. Describe his/her early life (born, family, etc).
3. Business started out in and eventual rise to top
4. How he/she organized his business/ new inventions
5. How he/she treated his competition and
His/her overall business practices
6. Philanthropy
7. Robber Baron or Captain of Industry
Defined the following:
Robber Baron: a person who made enormous amounts of money in business by using unfair business practices and showed little sensitivity to the common worker
Captain of Industry: business leaders who actively pursue the betterment of society through their wealth.
ASSIGNED #1 - 5 STRIKES IN THE PACKET: WORKERS OF THE NATION UNITE
1: Great Strike of 1877 2: Haymarket 1886 3: Homestead 1892 4: Oullman 1894 5: Tirangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 1911
IF ABSENT THEN CHOOSE ONE OF THE FIVE AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: Due Thurs
1. Who is involved? 2. Description of the event 3. Cause and Effect (what were the causes of the strike and effect it had?) 4. Impact of the strike 9future)
REMEMBER TO LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDOUT: Workers of the Nation Unite
by Thursday: define the following: collective bargaining/socialism/scab
TUESDAY
some time in class to finish the following: DUE TODAY
1: Bid Business Emerges 2: Workers of the Nation Unite
WEDNESDAY
GO OVER HANDOUT 1 & 2: PARTICIPATION EARNED
THURSDAY
PRESENT: STRIKE INFO- Q #1-4
1. Who is involved? 2. Description of the event 3. Cause and Effect (what were the causes of the strike and effect it had?) 4. Impact of the strike 9future)
IF YOU SHOW UP WITHOUT YOUR INFO--YOU DO NOT GET TO PRESENT--LOSS OF POINTS
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY MLK
LAST PAGE OF THE PACKET: MOTHER JONES: DUE TUES 18TH Q# 1-3
you must have a picture of Mother Jones to answer Q #1
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
week 15 January 3 - 7 Seniors
MONDAY
Finals Jan 25 - 27
TUESDAY EXAM 2 & 6
WEDNESDAY EXAM 1 & 5
THURSDAY EXAM 3 & 4
Top Stories: IN CLASS PARTICIPATION ONLY--write 5 events that you find important
Watch 2-3 youtube videos on events that shaped 2010 and write down additional events that were important to last year
Suggested videos (So Long to Ya Jib Jab 2:22 mins./The Stories that shaped 2010 5:23 mins./2010Events of the year Top Events 2010 6:09 mins)
DUE FRIDAY: CHECK YOUR GRADE: SEND FROM MY WEBSITE:LETTER AND % OF YOUR GRADE
TUESDAY
Power point on: How a bill becomes a law--give out Handout
http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/civics/lp.bill_to_law.htm
WEDNESDAY
CHECKED OUT CURRENT ISSUES BOOK: 2007-2008
CHAPTER: THE FEDERAL BUDGET PAGE 34
DEFINE THE FOLLLOWING TERMS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER
1. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
2. Authorization Bill
3. Appropriations Bill
4. Resolution (Budget Resolution)
5. Revenue
6. Individual Income Taxes
7. Payroll Taxes
8. Corporate Income Taxes
9. Nondefense Discretionary Spending
10. Mandatory or entitlement
11. Annual Interest
12. Deficits
13. Balanced Budget
14. National Debt
15. Progressive
16. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
17. Earmarks “pork”
18. Social Security
19. Medicare
20. “power of the purse”
21. Pay-as-you-go “paygo”
video: Filibuster (about 10 min.) show clips
THURSDAY
** IMPORTANT DAY**SHOW UP WITH IDEAS FOR A LAW (3 TOTAL): BE SPECIFIC
what ideas do you have to create a law that would be BENEFICIAL to society?
HANDOUT AVAILABLE:
IF YOU SHOW UP WITHOUT YOUR IDEAS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRESENT
IF PREPARED YOU GET INTO GROUPS AND CHOOSE A BILL TO MAKE INTO A LAW
IF IT IS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT THE GROUP RECEIVES EXTRA CREDIT
IF IT GETS VETOED BY THE PRESIDENT YOU STILL EARN POINTS FOR THE ACTIVITY
THINK CREATIVELY
FRIDAY
CONTINUE WORKING IN GROUPS TO GET READY TO PRESENT YOUR BILL
CHECK YOUR GRADE: SEND FROM MY WEBSITE:LETTER AND % OF YOUR GRADE
Finals Jan 25 - 27
TUESDAY EXAM 2 & 6
WEDNESDAY EXAM 1 & 5
THURSDAY EXAM 3 & 4
Top Stories: IN CLASS PARTICIPATION ONLY--write 5 events that you find important
Watch 2-3 youtube videos on events that shaped 2010 and write down additional events that were important to last year
Suggested videos (So Long to Ya Jib Jab 2:22 mins./The Stories that shaped 2010 5:23 mins./2010Events of the year Top Events 2010 6:09 mins)
DUE FRIDAY: CHECK YOUR GRADE: SEND FROM MY WEBSITE:LETTER AND % OF YOUR GRADE
TUESDAY
Power point on: How a bill becomes a law--give out Handout
http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/civics/lp.bill_to_law.htm
WEDNESDAY
CHECKED OUT CURRENT ISSUES BOOK: 2007-2008
CHAPTER: THE FEDERAL BUDGET PAGE 34
DEFINE THE FOLLLOWING TERMS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER
1. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
2. Authorization Bill
3. Appropriations Bill
4. Resolution (Budget Resolution)
5. Revenue
6. Individual Income Taxes
7. Payroll Taxes
8. Corporate Income Taxes
9. Nondefense Discretionary Spending
10. Mandatory or entitlement
11. Annual Interest
12. Deficits
13. Balanced Budget
14. National Debt
15. Progressive
16. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
17. Earmarks “pork”
18. Social Security
19. Medicare
20. “power of the purse”
21. Pay-as-you-go “paygo”
video: Filibuster (about 10 min.) show clips
THURSDAY
** IMPORTANT DAY**SHOW UP WITH IDEAS FOR A LAW (3 TOTAL): BE SPECIFIC
what ideas do you have to create a law that would be BENEFICIAL to society?
HANDOUT AVAILABLE:
IF YOU SHOW UP WITHOUT YOUR IDEAS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRESENT
IF PREPARED YOU GET INTO GROUPS AND CHOOSE A BILL TO MAKE INTO A LAW
IF IT IS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT THE GROUP RECEIVES EXTRA CREDIT
IF IT GETS VETOED BY THE PRESIDENT YOU STILL EARN POINTS FOR THE ACTIVITY
THINK CREATIVELY
FRIDAY
CONTINUE WORKING IN GROUPS TO GET READY TO PRESENT YOUR BILL
CHECK YOUR GRADE: SEND FROM MY WEBSITE:LETTER AND % OF YOUR GRADE
Week 15 January 3 - 7 Juniors
MONDAY
Finals Schedule: Jan 25 - 27
TUESDAY EXAM 2 & 6
WEDNESDAY EXAM 1 & 5
THURSDAY EXAM 3 & 4
HANDOUTS GIVEN OUT:
1. White: Expansion of Industry - Mother Jones
2. 1/2 sheet of inventors
3. Yellow: Final for the class(in class--open notes)
Check your grade: SEND FROM MY WEBSITE: YOUR LETTER GRADE & %
TUESDAY
Expansion of Industry Handout use the textbook to fill out
Identify your inventor and answer the two questions
1. What is the invention? 2. What impact does it have on society?
Reminder: Officer Lewis is coming tomorrow (Wed) to answer any Q's you have about the law--think of a question and write it down.
WEDNESDAY
Special Guest: Officer Lewis (SRO)
THURSDAY
*IMPORTANT DAY* MAKE SURE YOU COME WITH YOUR INFO (Q #1 & #2) ON YOUR INVENTOR
IF YOU COME UNPREPARED YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRESENT AND WILL LOSE POINTS
Get into groups and identify the two Q's
FRIDAY
Continue presentations
Finals Schedule: Jan 25 - 27
TUESDAY EXAM 2 & 6
WEDNESDAY EXAM 1 & 5
THURSDAY EXAM 3 & 4
HANDOUTS GIVEN OUT:
1. White: Expansion of Industry - Mother Jones
2. 1/2 sheet of inventors
3. Yellow: Final for the class(in class--open notes)
Check your grade: SEND FROM MY WEBSITE: YOUR LETTER GRADE & %
TUESDAY
Expansion of Industry Handout use the textbook to fill out
Identify your inventor and answer the two questions
1. What is the invention? 2. What impact does it have on society?
Reminder: Officer Lewis is coming tomorrow (Wed) to answer any Q's you have about the law--think of a question and write it down.
WEDNESDAY
Special Guest: Officer Lewis (SRO)
THURSDAY
*IMPORTANT DAY* MAKE SURE YOU COME WITH YOUR INFO (Q #1 & #2) ON YOUR INVENTOR
IF YOU COME UNPREPARED YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRESENT AND WILL LOSE POINTS
Get into groups and identify the two Q's
FRIDAY
Continue presentations
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