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U.S. History – Ch.20: The Postwar Years at Home, pp.666-689
May 6 - 16, 2008

OBJECTIVES - Be able to:
1. Describe how corporate expansion, technological advances, changes in the work force, the move to the suburbs, and consumer credit changed American life during the postwar period.
2. Define conformity and explain how it was reflected in society during the 1950s; describe how some people challenged conformity.
3. Compare and contrast Truman’s and Eisenhower’s approach to government and their success in meeting the challenges facing the postwar U.S.
4. Identify important people and vocabulary terms from the chapter.

ASSIGNMENTS:  Class work assignments are due (and will be collected) at the end of class.  Home work assignments are due the next day.  
Tues. 5/6 – CW: Complete jigsaw assignment. [Read “The Postwar Economy,” pp. 668-674 and answer the five reader’s focus questions on p.668.  Define the key terms highlighted in the readings.]     HW: Write one or two sentences showing how each of the following developments changed American life during the postwar period: 1) corporate expansion, 2) technological advances, 3) changes in the work force, 4) move to suburbs, 5) consumer credit.
Wed. 5/7 – CW: Read “The Mood of the 1950s,” pp.675-679, and complete the graphic organizer shown on p.675. HW: Answer questions 1-4 on p.679.  Identify the following: Billy Graham, Dr. Spock, Betty Friedan, Elvis, and beatnik.
Thurs. 5/8 – CW: Read Section 3, pp.680-686 and outline (see below)  the section.   HW: Answer questions 1-6, on p.686.
Fri. 5/9 – CW: Review chapter and create study guide.  HW: Study for test.
Mon. 5/12 – CW: Test on ch.20.
Tues. 5/13 – Review Civil Rights research papers from last cycle.
Wed. 5/14 – Trimester Assessment – Civil Rights Essay
Thurs. 5/15 – Intro to Vietnam  1960s Foreign Policy
Fri. 5/16 – 1960s Foreign Policy
FRESHMAN GLOBAL STUDIES                                        April 23 – May 5, 2008

Research a Global Issue Project

Thurs. 4/24 – Choose group and topic
Fri. 4/25 – Library research.  (Double) National Geography Challenge test
Mon. 4/28 – Work on Project. National Geography Challenge test
Tues. 4/29 – Finish projects.  Projects due at the end of class TODAY!
Wed.  4/30 – Present projects.
Thurs. 5/1 – Trimester assessment,  part II.
Fri. 5/2 – Review reading a chart skills
Mon. 5/5 – Finish Presentations  OR Trimester Assessment,  part I

OBJECTIVE: to identify and discuss regional and global issues relevant to China.

ASSIGNMENT & General directions: Work with a group of 3 to 4 of your peers to identify and research a current and critical global issue associated with this region of the world then present your findings to the class.

Your presentation must include the following:
•    a detailed description of the issue with specific facts, dates, and other data
•    a map of affected areas
•    an explanation of the impact of this issue on the region
•    an explanation of the impact of this issue on the world
•    a possible solution(s) to deal with issue and why you think the solution is a good (feasible) solution
•    Where you found the information (sources)

SCORING: This project will be your grade for the second cycle of the third marking period.
You will be scored individually for participation within your group and collectively for your group presentation. You will score and be scored by members of your group. Remember to play well with others!  See attached rubrics.
Each person must turn in a completed “Global Issues Research” Worksheet.

U.S. History: Ch. 19 – The Cold War, 1945-1960, pp. 634-663
April 3 -22, 2008

OBJECTIVES: Be able to:
1.    Tell how the postwar goals of the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. differed and explain how this led to conflict.
2.    Distinguish between a cold war and a hot war and give an example of each.
3.    Discuss the organization of the United Nations and its role in keeping the peace.
4.    Tell how the “Iron Curtain” led to the containment policy.
5.    Identify the Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, and NATO and explain how the U.S. hoped to use them to stop the spread of communism.
6.    Explain the causes, events, and results of the Korean War.
7.    Explain Eisenhower’s strategy of dealing with the Cold War (Eisenhower Doctrine)
8.    Locate three “trouble spots” in the world during this era.  Explain how each contributed to Cold War tensions.
9.    Summarize the effect of the cold war on American life. Give reasons for the Red Scare of the 1950's and describe the part played by Joseph McCarthy.
10.    Locate on a map:  East Germany, West Germany, Berlin, Poland, Yugoslavia, China, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam, Latin America, Cuba, Hungary
11.     Identify the following people and explain their connection to the cold war: Churchill, Stalin, Truman, Mao Zedong, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Dulles, Castro, Alger Hiss, Julius & Ethel Rosenberg.
12.    Define relevant terms including: satellite nations, iron curtain, United Nations, NATO, Warsaw Pact, Berlin Airlift, collective security, deterrent, Tito, HUAC, domino theory, arms race,  space race, brinkmanship, ICBMs, Sputnik, U-2 incident, H-bomb, 38th parallel

ASSIGNMENTS:
Thurs. 4/4 – CW: Read pp. 636-642 and do guided notes. HW: Review Section 1 and answer questions 1-4 of the Section Assessment on p.642.
Fri. 4/5 – CW: Read and outline pp. 644-651. HW: Review Section 2 and answer questions 1-4 on p.651. Complete handout questions.
Mon. 4/7 – Read pp.652-656 and complete section 3 guided reading.  Answer question 3 of the Section Assessment on p. 656.
Tues. 4/8 – Read pp.657-661 and complete section 4 guided reading.  Also answer the three bulleted questions under Read in Focus on p.657.
Wed. 4/9 – Identify the people and define the terms listed in objectives 11 & 12 above.
Thurs.4/10 –.Create a study guide to review for test. Study for Test on the Cold War.
Fri. 4/11 – Test on Chapter 19 – The Cold War
Enjoy Vacation week!
Mon. 4/21- Civil Rights - Begin research project due at the end of the next cycle.
Tues. 4/22 – Civil Rights movie

SENIOR ECONOMICS: The Stock Market        March 19 – April 2, 2008
Materials needed: You and the Investment World & NEFE book

OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1.    Describe the financial planning pyramid including the relationship between risk and reward.
2.    List three ways corporations raise money to pay for their needs.
3.    Distinguish between the following sets of terms: common & preferred stock & mutual funds; stocks & bonds; round & odd lot orders; bear & bull markets; limit order & market order
4.    Describe how the stock exchange works.
5.    Interpret stock and mutual fund tables and compare the value of stocks and funds listed. [Figure yield and PE ratios]
6.    List the basic guidelines for investing in securities and tell why people invest.
7.    Describe how a stock is bought and sold.
8.    Explain how the prices of stock are determined; identify four economic indicators and explain what they signal in the economy.
9.    Identify the four levels of the regulatory pyramid and briefly explain the function of each.
10.    Define relevant terms including: bond, investment banker, capital gains, liquidity, specialists, stock index, economic indicators

ASSIGNMENTS: Write ALL answers for You and the Investment World  booklet on a separate piece of paper.  Write the answers out completely.

Wed. 3/19 – Review NEFE book assignments.  Complete financial planning pyramid worksheet. HW: Read pp. 1-6 “The New York Stock Exchange” and answer the questions on p.6.
Thurs. 3/20 – Read pp. 7-11 “At the Market” and answer Key Terms & Decisions, Decisions questions on p.11. HW: Complete class work
Mon. 3/24 – Read pp. 12-20 “How a Stock Is Traded” and answer the questions on p.20. Read pp. 21-26 “Reading the Financial Pages” and answer the questions on p.26.  Complete handout on Reading the Financial Pages. HW: Complete class work
Tues. 3/25 – Read pp. 27-32 “Why Stock Prices Go Up and Down” and answer Key Terms and Working Ideas questions on p.32. HW: Complete class work
Wed. 3/26 - Read pp.33-37 “Protecting the Markets” answer Key Terms and Brainstorming questions on p.37. HW: Complete class work
Thurs. 3/27- Guest Speaker
Mon. 3/31  - Read pp.38-44 “Guidelines for Investors” answer Key Terms questions on p.44.  Put notes in order.  Write out answers to objectives that are not found in your notes.  HW: Study for test.
Tues. 4/1 - Review for test
Wed. 4/2 – Test on objectives.

GlobalStudies  China                                                 March 19 – April2,  2008
Ch. 15 - Geography and Heritage of China
& Ch. 16 - China Today

Date; Objective - Be able to:; Class Activity/Assignment; Homework
Wed. 3/19    1. Identify and locate on an outline map the six countries of East Asia and their capital cities.
2. Describe the geography of China and tell its effects on China and Chinese culture.
3. Describe the cultural geography of China; analyze why China’s population is unevenly distributed.    Fill in the following locations on your outline map: China, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, Japan, and their respective capital cities. [See map p. 321]
Locate the 6 regions, 3 major rivers, and other listed physical features on your outline map. [See map p.324]      Read 15.1, pp. 323-327 and complete section review questions 1-6 on p.327
Thurs 3/20    4. Explain China’s three schools of thought and tell how each shaped China.  Tell how Buddhism is different that the other schools of thought.    Read and outline 15.2, pp. 327-332.
    Complete Section review questions 1-7 on p.333.
Mon.3/24
    5. Trace the history of Chinese dynasties and describe some of their achievements and influence on the world.
6. Analyze why European nations were able to gain influence in China and describe some of the effects of that influence.    Review 15.2 pp. 327-332 & read 15.4, pp. 337-343 & 15.5, pp.343-348.  Create a timeline: include the following dynasties: Shang; Zhou; Qin; Han, Tang; Song; Yuan; Ming; Qing or Manchu;  |dynasty & dates| ruler(s)| School of thought/Guiding principles|  Important Events & Achievements|      Read 15.5, pp.343-348, and complete section review questions 1-7 on p.348.

Tues. 3/25    7. Trace the history of communism in China and describe its effects.      7. Continue timeline including identifying the following people: Mao Zedong, Sun Yat Sen, Chiang Kai-Shek, Deng Xiaping     Read 16.1, pp.351-354 and 16.2, pp.354-359, and complete section review questions 1-5 on p.354 and 1-5 on p.359.
Wed. 3/26     8. Describe patterns of life in traditional Chinese society; analyze how Chinese society has changed under communist control.
10. Identify the various categories of arts in China and describe changes communism has brought to the arts.    Read 15-3, pp. 333-336, and complete section review questions 1-5 on p.336. Read 16.3, pp.359-364, and complete section review questions 1-4 on p.364.    Read pp. 368-372 and complete section review questions 2 & 3 on p. 372.
Thurs.3/27    9. Describe China’s relationship with the west and its neighbors.    9. Read 16.4, pp. 364-368, and complete section review questions 1-7 on p368.     Complete 2 column notes study guide.
Mon. 3/31    10. Discuss current issues in China    Current issues research.    Finish questions for  assigned current issue topic.
Tues. 4/1     11. Define the terms and identify the people listed in the guided readings.  
    Review for test
Review unit and write 10 test questions.
    STUDY for test
Wed. 4/2         Test on China     

Junior U.S. HISTORY - WORLD WAR II     February 27 – March 18, 2008
Ch. 18 – World War II: Americans at War, 1941-1945, pp.592-633
Ch. 17 – World War II: The Road to War, 1931-1941, pp. 566-591    

OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1. Recall the countries that made up the Allied Powers, Axis Powers, and Neutrals.
2. Describe how the U.S. mobilized for war and its effect on the American economy and daily life.  [18.1]
3. Tell how women, blacks, Japanese Americans and other minorities were affected by the war. [18.5]
4. List the Allied goals as outlined in the Atlantic Charter. Tell what agreements were made at the Casablanca and Yalta conferences; name the "Big 3" [18.2]
5. Trace major Allied victories in Europe, Africa, and the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. Tell when and where the war ended. Identify the turning points (battles) of the war. [18.2 & 18.4]
6. Discuss Truman's decision to use the Atomic bomb in an essay. [18.4]
7. Identify important people associated with the war including FDR, Churchill, Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Hirohito, Rommel, Eisenhower, Yamamoto, Nimitz, Truman, MacArthur.
8. Define relevant terms including mobilization, OPA, rationing, Liberty ship, carpet bombing, D-Day, radar, sonar, scorched-earth policy, Holocaust, Kamikaze, Geneva Convention, island hopping, Manhattan Project, A Bomb, internment camps, Nisei.
9. Describe what happened during the Holocaust.

ASSIGNMENTS:  Use complete sentences for all assignments.
Wed. 2/27– Read pp.594-599 and complete jigsaw activity outline. HW: Review pp.594-599 and answer questions 1-4 on p.599.  Use complete sentences.
Thurs. 2/28 – Read pp.600-608.  Using the Europe map on p.601, write out Allied counter offensives in the European theater.  For each number 1-7, identify who did what to whom, when, where, and with what result. Tell the importance of each battle. HW: Review section and answer questions 1-6 on p. 608.
Fri. 2/29 – Read pp.614-621.  Using the Pacific map on p.616, write out Allied counter offensives in the Pacific theater.  For each number 1-8, identify who did what to whom, when, where, and with what result.  Tell the importance of each battle. HW: Review section and answer questions 1-3 on p. 621.  
Mon. 3/3 – Read pp. 623-629. Complete guided reading. HW: Identify and define terms listed in objectives 7 & 8.
Tues. 3/4 & Wed. 3/5 – Catch-up day and current events.
Thurs. 3/6 – No class due to CAPT testing
Fri. 3/7 – Complete video guide for “From Blitz to the Bomb” documentary.  
Mon. 3/ 10 – Review for test. HW: Study for test on objectives 1-8.  
Tues. 3/11- Test on World War II.
Wed. 3/12- No class due to CAPT testing.
Thurs. 3/13 - No class due to CAPT testing.
Fri. 3/14 – A-bomb debate
Mon. 3/17 – Holocaust video.  HW: Read The Holocaust, pp. 609-613 and complete Holocaust worksheet.    
Tues. 3/18 – Review Holocaust.
Junior U.S. HISTORY  - WORLD WAR II
February 1 - 8, 2008
Ch. 17 – World War II: The Road to War, 1931-1941, pp. 566-591        
Ch. 18 – World War II: Americans at War, 1941-1945, pp.592-633

OBJECTIVES - Be able to:
1. Compare the totalitarian regimes of the USSR, Italy, Germany, Japan, and Spain in terms of leaders, ideology, promises & plans. Identify the three countries making up the Axis Powers. [17.1]
2. Explain the causes of World War II.  Identify the four major acts of aggression by Axis Powers that led to war. [17.1]
3. Locate relevant areas on a world map *See Map Assignment 1. [maps: p.567; p.572;]
4. Describe the reactions of the U.S., Britain, France, and U.S.S.R. to the aggressor nations. Discuss the policy of appeasement as a deterrent to war. [17.2 & 17.4]
5. Tell when and where World War II started and when the U.S. became involved. [17.4]
6. Trace Axis offensives from Poland (9/1/39) to Pearl Harbor. Locate the Maginot Line.
7. Describe the three parts of "Blitzkrieg" warfare. [17.2]  map p.577
8. Explain and give examples of how America's attitude toward war evolved between 1939 and 1941. Tell the provisions of the Neutrality Acts and explain how they came about.  Describe the "All aid short of war" methods used by the U.S. to support the fight against the Axis Powers. [17.4]
9. Define and/or identify relevant terms and people including those listed on the homework and class work assignments.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Fri.  2/1 – Intro & guided notes: Fundamental Causes of WWII & reactions;  Comparison of  Communism & Fascism.  Complete MAP ASSIGNMENT 1: Europe After WWI - Locate Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain & USSR on map handout.  Also locate Ethiopia, Manchuria, China, Poland, the Sudetenland, Austria, Rhineland, Czechoslovakia, France, Britain, and Albania.  
HW: Scan sections 17.1, pp.568-574& 17.3, pp.581-584; fill in chart (See obj.1) for assigned country. Complete map if not finished in class.  Begin vocabulary assignment for study guide. [VOCAB: totalitarian, fascism, communism, purge, Nazism, Mein Kampf, Axis Powers, Anschluss, appeasement, Munich Pact, Chamberlain & Daladier, Guernica]

Mon. 2/4 – Review map. Complete chart for all countries. Read sections 17.1,pp.568-574 & 17.3, pp. 581-584 and begin guided reading worksheet “Prelude to War.”
HW: Complete guided reading.  Continue working on vocabulary for study guide. [VOCAB: Manchurian Incident, puppet state, Chiang Kai-shek, Tripartite Pact]

Tues. 2/5 – Review “Prelude to War” worksheet. Scan 17.2, Europe Goes to War, pp. 575-579 and complete guided notes on Axis Offensives.  Map assignment: Draw and label arrows identifying Axis Offensives.
HW: Complete worksheet “Axis Offensives”.  Continue working on study guide vocabulary. [VOCAB: blitzkrieg, collaboration, resistance, Allies, Churchill, Soviet Non-aggression Pact, Maginot Line, Dunkirk, Axis Offensives map, radar, Luftwaffe]
Wed. 2/6  – Review HW.  Read pp. 585-589 and complete guided practice on “From Isolationism toWar.”  Complete vocabulary for study guide. [VOCAB: isolationism, Neutrality Acts, cash and carry, America First Committee, Lend-Lease Act, Tojo Hideki, Pearl Harbor]  
HW: Complete study guide.  In an essay, explain how America's attitude toward the war shifted from isolationism and non involvement to offering material aid to democracies and finally war using examples from the text. [FCAs: 1) At least one page (skip lines); 2) accurate use of at least five relevant vocabulary terms; 3) explain shift by describing at least three examples] STUDY for TEST tomorrow.

Thurs.2/7 – Test on Ch.17.

Fri. 2/8– Intro to Ch.18

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_Global studies              
Africa Current issues project.
Choose grade level for project.  – Research one recent issue concerning Africa and complete worksheet questions to earn a 70%. For  a B,  create a paper, poster, power point or other visual.  For an A, present your project to the class.  Choice of: genocide, AIDS & other diseases, apartheid, self-government, land use, civil wars, refugees, natural resources (rain forest), desertification, overpopulation, women’s rights, or your teacher approved choice.  Project due no later than  Mon 2/25.
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Freshman Global Studies                                        January 24 – February 26, 2008
Chapters 3, 4, 5 & 6, pp. 56-157
AFRICA
How has Africa’s past influenced its present strengths and challenges?  What does the future hold?

Date    Objective – Be able to:    Class work    Homework
Thurs. 1/24    1. Identify and locate major countries, population centers, and physical features on a map of Africa.
2. Describe geographic characteristics including natural resources and distribution    Outline 3.1 and work on physical map assignment.*
    HW:Read Ch.3.2, pp.64-71 and complete guided reading. Finish physical map if not completed in class.
Fri. 1/25    3. Identify and describe Africa’s four major climate zones.
4. Identify and locate major countries, population centers, and physical features on a map of Africa.    Review Ch. 3.2 – Climate & Diversity and map.
Complete Political map assignment    HW: Finish political map if not completed in class.
STUDY for physical map quiz
Mon. 1/28    5. Trace the history of Africa; describe the effects European imperialism and colonialism in the past and its influence on modern nations    Physical Map Quiz.
Begin package** of African history worksheets. 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1.    HW: Work on package** of African history worksheets. 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1.
Tues. 1/29    5. Trace the history of Africa; describe the effects European imperialism and colonialism in the past and its influence on modern nations    Work on package** of African history worksheets. 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1,
    HW: Finish package** of African history worksheets. 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1.
STUDY for political map quiz.
Wed. 1/30    Define relevant vocabulary terms and recall information to review for test.    Political map quiz. Review history and objectives for tomorrow’s test    HW: Study for test on objectives.
Thurs. 1/31        TEST    Preview current issues in Africa by outlining Ch.6.1.
SHOP            
Mon. 2/11    6.Identify and analyze major current challenges and issues that face African nations today.
    Discuss project and research current Issues.     HW: Work on current issues project.
Wed. 2/13    7. Describe the diverse cultures of Africa; analyze how people live in the region. Compare similarities and differences in cultural features.
8. Identify and analyze the demographics of the region to determine standard of living and rank nations in terms of desirability.
    Complete Material World assignment.
    HW: Read Ch. 5, section 2 (pp. 111-116) and complete guided reading. Identify challenges.

Thurs. 2/14    9. Describe historic, economic, political, and social characteristics of the region. Tell how the culture has changed
    Read Ch. 4, section 2 (pp.85-92) and complete guided reading. Read Ch. 5, section 3 (pp. 117-122) and complete guided reading.
Review Ch.5.2
    Compare demographic chart information for at least 3 countries.  Write a short essay based on chart: In which country would you like to live and why? Use evidence from chart to persuade reader.  
Fri. 2/15        Test    Complete projects due no later than the Monday after vacation.
Mon. 2/25    Identify and analyze major current challenges and issues that face African nations today.
    Report presentations    
Tues. 2/26    Identify and analyze major current challenges and issues that face African nations today.
    Report presentations    
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ECONOMICS:TAXES                                            January 24 – February 26, 2008
Ch. 16 – Government Collects, Spends, and Owes, pp.422-447 plus handouts
  
"Nothing is inevitable except death and taxes."    1789, B. Franklin

OBJECTIVES   Be able to:
1. Identify the kinds of taxes we pay and tell which level of government (federal, state, or local) levies each. [16.4]
2. Explain four reasons we pay taxes [16.2]; Tell the goods and services provided by tax revenue.  [16.1]
3. Discuss the issue of tax fairness: Compare the ability to pay & benefits received principles. [16.4]
4. Classify taxes as progressive, proportional, or regressive and define each in a sentence using the word percentage; Give examples of each.  Tell the effect of each tax on various groups of people. [16.4]
5. Distinguish between direct and indirect taxes and give examples of each.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Thurs. 1/24 – Read Ch.16 sections 1 & 2 and complete guided notes. HW: Complete “Percentage in the Real World” Worksheet.
Fri. 1/25 – Tax Fairness.  Read Ch.16 section 4 and complete guided notes. HW: Complete class work.
Mon. 1/28 - Complete worksheet on progressive, proportional & regressive taxes.  
Tues. 1/29 – Review objectives for quiz Wednesday.
Wed. 1/30 - Test

OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1.    List the steps to determine taxable income
2.    Determine a) fining status b) taxable income c) tax liability (using the tax tables) when given personal information and income.
3.    Distinguish between a W-2 and a W-4; list information found on each and tell their purpose.  Fill out a W-4 for various case studies. List information found on a 1099-INT & 1099 DIV.
4.    List the five tests for dependency and use the handouts to determine if people could be listed as dependents.
5.    List reasons for using a specific tax return form.  Determine which form should be used for case studies.
6.    Fill out forms 1040EZ, 1040 A and the CT Income tax form using information from forms W-2 and the 1099-INT.
7.    Have a working knowledge of relevant tax terms including voluntary compliance, withholding, FICA, pay-as-you-go, taxable income, tax liability, dependent, interest, dividend, credit, earned & unearned income, filing status, exemptions, deductions, adjustments, withholding allowance. E-file
8.    Discuss different methods of filing.
OVER 
Thurs. 1/31 – Guided notes – Taxpayer Responsibilities. HW: Complete taxpayer responsibility worksheet questions and W-4 problem.

SHOP CYCLE 2/1-2/8

Mon. 2/11 – Review Taxpayer Responsibility questions. Guided notes – Determining Taxable Income. HW: Analyzing a pay stub worksheet.
Tues 2/10 – NO school.
Wed. 2/13 - Review Taxable Income notes and complete taxable income worksheet.
Thurs. 2/14 – Methods of filing. Complete dependency tests worksheet.  HW: Study for tomorrow’s test on objectives.
Fri. 2/15 – Test
Vacation 2/18 – 2/22
Mon. 2/25 – Fill out 1040EZ & 1040A forms for handout case studies.  
Tues. 2/26 - Fill out 1040EZ & 1040A forms for handout case studies.  
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Junior U.S. HISTORY II                            January 7-11, 2008

Chapter 13 – Postwar Social Change, 1920-1929, pp.450-475.
Chapter 14, Sections 1&2-Politics and Prosperity, pp.478-497.

OBJECTIVES   Be able to:
1.    Describe the trends in American culture during the Roaring 20s.
2.    Identify economic and social problems evident in the 1920s.
3.    Explain how some Americans demonstrated their resistance to the changes of the 1920s.
4.    Explain how and why the government supported big business.
5.    Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the American economy in the 1920s.
6.    Define significant terms and identify important people listed in the class handouts.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Mon. 1/7 – Read Ch. 13.1 & 13.2, pp.450-465.  Complete reading guide.      HW: Finish class work.
Tues. 1/8  Read Ch. 13.3 & 14.1 and complete guided reading worksheets. HW: Draw a picture or cartoon illustrating some aspect of life during the "Roaring Twenties."  You may choose from the list below or select any subject from that time period that interests you:  listening to a radio; a "flapper"; a boxing match; a jazz session; a Model T; a speakeasy, an art deco style building.  Be able to explain what your drawing has to do with the 1920s. Write a brief explanation of what your drawing has to do with the 1920s.
Wed. 1/9   Read Ch. 14.2, pp.491-497.  Complete reading guide. In a short paragraph, explain how each of the following terms contributed to the Second Industrial Revolution:  mass production, consumer goods, installment plan, Henry Ford, assembly line. In an essay, describe three ways the auto industry of the 1920s affected the American way of life. FCAs: 1) Identify 3 areas; 2) Describe 3 areas; 3) Format: Complete sentences. Paragraph form. Skip lines.
Thurs. 1/10 – Review unit notes and objectives to study for test.
Fri. 1/11 - Test.

U.S. History             December 4 - 11, 2007
Chapter 12 - The World War I Era 1914-1920, pp.412-444

OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1.    List four fundamental causes of World War I.   Explain how each of them contributed to the start of the war. List the nations making up the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente.  Tell when (month & year) and where the war started.
2.    Name and locate on a map the European nations that became involved in the war; distinguish between the Allied Powers and Central Powers.
3.    Tell when (month & year) the U.S. declared war.  Explain three reasons why the U.S. changed its policy from neutrality to a declaration of war against Germany.
4.    Describe three new weapons used during World War I.
5.    Identify significant battles of the war. Explain the role of the U.S. army and navy in winning the war.
6. Describe the efforts of the U.S. to mobilize for war.
7. Explain how the government financed the war and managed the wartime economy.
8. Describe how the war affected life on the home front including its impact on women, African Americans, and labor.
9. Compare Wilson's plan for peace with the Allied leaders; summarize the key terms of the 14 Points (including the League of Nations) and the Treaty of Versailles.  Explain why the Senate rejected the treaty.
10. Describe the war’s end and its costs.
11. Compare the maps of Europe before (p.415) and after (p.440) the war.  Identify new countries created by World War I.
12. Identify important world leaders of the era and significant vocabulary from the unit.

ASSIGNMENTS:  This Cycle
Tues. 12/4 – Read pp. 425-431 “Americans on the European Front” and complete guided reading worksheet.  HW: Review pictures on 417, 428-429, & 430.  Read “Brush with History”, pp.444-445 and answer Primary Source questions 1 & 2 on p.445. Complete weapons of war handout if not already completed. trench warfare,
Wed. 12/5 – Read pp.432-436 “On the Home Front” and complete guided reading worksheet.  HW. Complete Schenck v. U.S. Court case handout. OR Answer Critical Thinking #27 on page 442.
Thurs. 12/6 – Complete activity on Treaty of Versailles.  Complete 14 points worksheet.
HW:  Write a one-page (double-spaced) paragraph on ONE of the following topics:
a) As a U.S. soldier, describe your feelings as you head "Over There" to war in Europe.
b) Write a speech in reaction to the Selective Service Act as a conscientious objector.
c) As a U.S. citizen, describe what you did for the war effort.
Fri. 12/7 – Read pp.584-588.  Complete the guided reading worksheet. “Global Peacemaker” .  Compare the maps of Europe before (p.566) and after (p585) the war.  Identify new countries created by WWI.  HW: Finish class work if not completed
Mon. 12/10 –  Complete World War I review worksheet. HW: Study for tomorrow’s test on all WWI objectives.
Tues. 12/11- Test on WWI.
Double class - Complete movie guide for the WWI video.
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Freshman Global Studies  November 15 – December 3, 2007
The Middle East     Unit 7: Chapters 25 through 28, pages 548-635.  AND Trimester Assessment
DATE    OBJECTIVES – Be able to:    
ASSIGNMENTS - Class & Homework
Thurs. 11/15    1. Locate and describe major physical and political (countries and capital cities) features of the Middle East.     Read Ch. 25.1, The Land and the People, pp. 550-556 and complete guided notes.HW: Complete Geography Activity worksheet by labeling maps.
Fri. *11/16    2. Describe the culture of the region.
3. Read a demographic chart and analyze data to determine quality of life.    Material World Activity – Compare quality of life in pre-war Iraq, Kuwait, and Israel by completing handouts.     
HW: STUDY for map quiz on countries & major physical features. AND review class work for Trimester assessment
Mon. *11/19    Trimester Assessment – Reading a chart Map Quiz & Trimester Assessment    
HW: Read handout and fill in chart for assigned religion.
*Fri&Mon double    Trimester Assessment – Reading for Information: Global Issues    Trimester Assessment    
Tues. 11/20    4.  Compare and contrast characteristics of the three major world religions that began in this region and discuss their impact on life, politics and economies of the region    Read Ch. 25.3, pp. 563-566 and complete section review questions 1-4 on p.566.  Read Ch. 26.1, pp.568-575 and complete section review questions 1-6 on p.575.    
HW: Three Religions comparison worksheet.
Wed. 11/21    5. Trace the growth of Islam; list and explain the five Pillars of Islam.     Review three religions & Five Pillars notes.     
HW: Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Mon. **11/26    6. Trace the history of the region from the ancient civilizations to the present.
6A) Analyze why European nations were able to gain influence in the region and describe some of the effects of that influence; describe the region’s relationship with the west.     LAWRENCE OF ARABIAHW: Read Ch. 26.4, Imperialism and Nationalism on pp.583-588 and write 2 column notes for the section.  For each of the 14 bold headings, write a one or two sentence summary.  Due: Thurs. 11/29
Tues 11/27    Same as above    LAWRENCE OF ARABIAHW:  Continue with 2 column notes.

Wed. 11/28    Same as above    LAWRENCE OF ARABIAHW:  Continue with 2 column notes.
Thurs. 11/29    Same as above    LAWRENCE OF ARABIAHW: On p. 588, answer questions 1 & 2. Do Map study questions1-3 on p.587.  
**Fri. 11/30    Same as above    Ch. 26.4 work.    Put Mid East papers in order and save for the next cycle. The Mid East Unit test will be next cycle.
**Mon&Fri double    Trimester Assessment – Analyzing a Document - Culture    Trimester Assessment    
Mon.12/3    7. Trace the history of the region from the ancient civilizations to the present.    Watch “Sands of Time” and complete video guide.    Enjoy shop!

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U.S. HISTORY        Revised            November 6 – 14, 2007
Trimester Assessment and introduction to World War I, pp.412-431

OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1.    Recall skills and content learned to complete trimester assessment.
2.    List four fundamental causes of World War I.   Explain how each of them contributed to the start of the war. List the nations making up the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente.  Tell when (month & year) and where the war started.
3.    Name and locate on a map the European nations that became involved in the war; distinguish between the Allied Powers and Central Powers.
4.    Tell when (month & year) the U.S. declared war.  Explain three reasons why the U.S. changed its policy from neutrality to a declaration of war against Germany.
5.    Describe three new weapons used during World War I.
6.    Identify significant battles of the war. Explain the role of the U.S. army and navy in winning the war.

ASSIGNMENTS:  You are allotted 30 minutes for each of the three parts of the trimester assessment.  Since classes are 50 minutes long, the test will be spread out over three days. Please bring your notebooks and textbook each day.  Regular class work will be assigned after the testing each day.
Tues. 11/6 –  Review and complete part 1 of trimester assessment.  Complete map and worksheet assignment “Europe before 1914”.  (Map on p.415 in text will be helpful.) HW: Finish class work.
Wed. 11/7 –  Review and complete part 2 of trimester assessment. Review Europe before 1914 assignment.  HW: Read pp. 414-419 and write out the answer to objective #2 above.
Thurs. 11/8 –  Review and complete part 3 of trimester assessment.  Review causes of World War I.  HW: None.
Fri. 11/9 – Read pp. 421-424 and complete guided notes “The U.S. Declares War”.  HW: Read the Zimmermann Telegram and answer worksheet questions.  Write a letter to the editor of a U.S. newspaper in response to the Zimmermann Telegram and U.S. involvement in WWI, i.e. “Should we fight?” Remember you are writing this in 1917!  FCAs: Letter to the Editor format.(5 pts)  Take a side and give reasons. (10 pts)  Cite Zimmerman Note. (5 pts)
Tues. 11/13 – Read pp. 425-431 “Americans on the European Front” and complete guided reading worksheet.  HW: Review pictures on 417, 428-429, & 430.  Complete weapons of war handout.
Wed. 11/14 – Review HW, trench warfare, Brush with History, pp.444-445 and preview next cycle.
Senior Economics    October 24 – November 5, 2007
Budgets
Ch.3.1 – Consumption, Income, and Decision Making, pp.58- 64.
NEFE (yellow) book – Unit 1 and 3
Project handout from last cycle

OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1.    Explain why a budget is necessary.
2.    List the steps for preparing a budget
3.    Prepare a budget.
4.    Distinguish between needs, wants, and goals.  
5.    Distinguish between a fixed expense and a variable expense.
6.    Explain the difference between disposable and discretionary income.
7.    Describe three considerations in consumer decision making.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Wed. 10/24 – Read Ch.3.1, pp.58- 64, and complete guided reading.  HW:  Imagine you are thinking of making a major purchase. Identify the item and write a description of the decision making process for this purchase using the guidelines set out on page 63.
Thurs. 10/25 – Review NEFE Unit 1, pp.1-14 and fill in charts in book. HW: Put finishing touches on time budget.
Fri. 10/26 – Time Budget due (30 points).  Review NEFE book. HW: Work on budget project.  Bring in ads for Sears, Target, etc. for extra credit.
Mon. 10/29 – Research the occupation you think you will go into after graduation from high school or college.  Find a reference of starting salaries for that job – save a copy of your reference.  HW: Work on budget project.
Tues. 10/30 – Apartment assignment. HW: Work on budget project
Wed. 10/31 – Read NEFE book Unit 3, pp.27-29 and 33-42 (Skip taxes for now.)  Complete assignments in book. HW: Work on budget project
Thurs.11/1 – Review Unit 3.  HW: Study for quiz on Ch.3.1 and NEFE units 1&3.
Fri. 11/2 – Quiz.  Finish Budget project.
Mon. 11/ 5 – Budget Project due. (100 points)

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GLOBAL STUDIES                  LATIN AMERICA              OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Chapter 20, Sections 1 &2.  Chapter 22, Sections 1-5.  Chapter 23, Section 2.  Material World book.

Date    Objectives– Be able to:    CLASS Assignments    HOMEWORK Assignments
Wed. 10/24    1. Identify and locate major physical features of Latin America on a map.  
2. Describe the effects of physical geography on the people of each region.      Read Ch.20, pp. 436-447 Sections 1 & 2 and begin chart assignment.  [See example on handout.]
HW: Use the map on p.440 in your text to complete the physical map assignment on other side.

Thurs. 10/25    3. Identify and locate major countries of Latin America on a map.    Physical Map quiz.
Review pp.437-447. Finish chart assignment.     
HW: Use the map on p.437 in your text, to complete political map assignment on other side.

Fri. 10/26    4. Describe and analyze how people live in the region.  Compare similarities and differences in the ways groups, societies, and cultures meet human needs and concerns.
Political map quiz. Complete worksheet using Material World book and handouts.
HW: Write a diary entry describing your home and life if you lived in one of the countries you analyzed.

Mon. 10/29    5. Identify and analyze demographics of Latin America.
Define data terms.
Complete demographic chart. Include one country from each of the three regions of Latin America.     
HW: Write a short summary telling how the demographics reflect political, social, or economic problems in at least two of the countries you researched.

Tues. 10/30    6. Describe various characteristics of Latin America and analyze how those characteristics affect how people live
7. Identify and describe the influences of various historical and contemporary cultures on daily life in the region.    Read Ch. 22, section 1, pp.480-486 and complete guided reading.  Also answer section review questions 2-7 on p.486      
HW: Read section 2. pp. 486-492 and complete guided reading. Also answer section review questions 2-5 on p.492.

Wed. 10/31    8. Explain how Latin America has dealt with instability caused by political, social, and economic problems.    Read Ch.22, sections 3, 4 & 5 on Mexico, Argentina & Brazil, pp.492-503.   Complete guided readings and Main Idea worksheet.     HW: Complete class work if not finished.

Thurs. 11/1    9. Describe and analyze current issues in Latin America.
Read ch.23, sec 2, pp.511-515. Research one of the current issues with your small group and be prepared to report to the class tomorrow.     
HW: Complete guided reading for 23.2.

Fri. 11/2    9. Describe and analyze current issues in Latin America.    Current issues group reports.
HW: Complete study guide and study for test.

Mon. 11/5        Test on Latin America unit.    
Double classes    9. Describe and analyze current issues in Latin America.    Research current issue to be presented on Friday, 11/2.    

PHYSICAL MAP ASSIGNMENT - Locate the following features on your outline map:
Borders:     Atlantic Ocean     Pacific Ocean         Gulf of Mexico     Caribbean Sea
Highlands:     Central Plateau     Andes Mts.        Guiana Highlands    Brazilian Highlands    
Rivers:          Amazon River      Orinoco River        Rio de la Plata        Rio Grande
Lowlands:     pampas        Amazon Basin      

POLITICAL MAP ASSIGNMENT - Locate the following countries on your outline map:
Central America:     Mexico    Guatemala    Panama    Nicaragua
South America:     Brazil        Chile        Argentina    Columbia    Venezuela        Peru    
Caribbean Islands:    Cuba        Jamaica    Haiti        Puerto Rico     Dominican Republic    

CURRENT ISSUES    - Investigate an issue.  Take and support a position on the issue.  Create a cause and effect chart.  Develop possible solutions.

AIDS in the Caribbean
Child Labor in Brazil
Illegal Drug Trade
Lack of access to clean water
Poverty
Urbanization
Globalization
Immigration
Human Rights
Indigenous People
Rainforest destruction


CHART ASSIGNMENT
Create a chart in LIKE THE ONE BELOW listing the three regions of Latin America. In one column of the chart, describe the main physical features, in the second column list the natural resources of the region. In the last column, describe the effects of the geographical location and resources on the people of each region.  

REGION    MAJOR PHYSICAL FEATURES    NATURAL RESOURCES    EFFECTS OF LOCATION & RESOURCES ON PEOPLES’ LIVES
1.Mexico & Central America            
2. South America            
3. Caribbean Islands            
Students’ charts will be judged on the following criteria:
        
*Two entries for each category
*Clear connection between effects on the population and physical features or resources listed
*Supporting details that show evidence of drawing conclusions based on reading of text and use of atlas.

Acceptable [C]: Responses include two factually correct statements in each box.
Commendable[B]: Responses include two factually correct statements in each box including statements that convey the cause and effect relationship between the categories.
Outstanding [A]: Responses include more than two factually correct statements in each box.  There are examples listed for each statement and clear evidence of the cause and effect relationship between geography and lifestyle. There is evidence of student’s ability to draw conclusions based on material from reading passages.

FRESHMAN GLOBAL STUDIES September 26 – October 10, 2007
Textbook: GLOBAL CULTURES, Prentice Hall ©2004                        
Ch. 2 The World Today and Issues of Global Concern, pp. 26-51

Class work is due the day listed. Homework is due the next day at the beginning of class.
DATE    OBJECTIVES - Be able to:     CLASS Activities & ASSIGNMENTS
Occasionally, additional class assignments may be given depending on time.    HOMEWORK Assignment

Wed. 9/26    1. Recall the elements of culture and the factors that cause cultures to change.
2. Explain why people often have trouble understanding other cultures.    Review culture worksheet from last cycle.  
Draw an “American”    Define Ch. 2 vocabulary in two-column note format. [blue-colored words]

Thurs. 9/27     3. Identify and describe the chief characteristics of a civilization.
4. Analyze the effect of the agricultural revolution on peoples’ ways of life.    Review section1 vocabulary terms.
Read 2.1, pp.27-32, Patterns of Early Civilizations.
Practice two-column note taking.   Complete group Jigsaw assignments [Take notes for section and present]
Complete Map Study questions 1-3 on p.29    Review 2.1.  Answer p.32 section review questions 1 & 3-7  in two-column note format

Fri. 9/28    5. Analyze the effect of the Industrial Revolution on Europe.
6. Explain the causes and effects of Imperialism.    Review homework & section 2 vocabulary terms
Read 2.2, pp.33-37, Shaping the  Industrial World
Complete “Supporting Generalizations”  assignment on other side
Brainstorm [Free write – 3 min.] what students know about Industrial Revolution     Review 2.2.   Answer p.37 section review questions 1, 3-7 in two-column note format. Answer Map study questions 1-3 on p.35

Mon. 10/1    7. Identify and describe the three main goals of modernization.  Explain how a society can achieve these goals.
8. Identify the problems faced by developing nations.
9. Explain how underdevelopment leads to widespread poverty.    Read 2.3, pp.37-42, The Developing World.
In your notebook, create a chart to identify and describe the three main goals of modernization. Write a brief explanation of how a society can achieve these goals.
List the problems faced by developing nations.  Explain why they are problems.
Complete Map study questions 1-3 on p.39.    Review 2.3. Answer p.42 section review questions 1, 3-6 in two-column note format.

Tues. 10/2    10. Analyze a demographic chart to determine quality of life.    Review yesterday’s work.Complete Material World demographic chart assignment    Complete Skill lesson 2: The Quality of life on p.49

Wed. 10/3    11. Describe how the world is becoming more interdependent.
12. Identify and analyze issues of global concern including: human rights; environment; terrorism; drugs; refugees; global economy.    2.4 – Growing Interdependence, pp. 42-46.
Brainstorm – List as many issues as you can think of that concern all nations of the world.  Compare your list to the issues described in the section.
String Game
Global Issues chart assignment.    Read pp. 42-46 and complete chart started in class.

Thurs. 10/4    Review for test tomorrow.
Review chart.
Complete CHAPTER REVIEW questions – Reviewing Chapter Themes 1-4 on p.47 and Thinking critically, #2 on p.54    Study for test

Fri. 10/5   TEST on Ch. 2 & Unit objective

Wed. 10/10    Observe global issues discussed in video.    Video – Global Issues    Enjoy the shop cycle.

Ch. 2. Section 2                                       
Supporting Generalizations – Write the following sentences in your notebook. Find evidence to support each of the following generalizations.

A)    In 1499, the Europeans and Asians did not place the same value on the goods they traded.
B)    During the Renaissance, Europeans made good use of information and inventions from other cultures.
C)    The second agricultural revolution helped cause a shift in population.
D)    The Industrial Revolution changes the way people lived and worked.
E)    The age of Imperialism was spurred on by the Industrial Revolution.
F)    Nationalism created rivalries among European powers and spread to other parts of the world.
G)    During the Cold War, the superpowers competed for influence in the developing world.

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Senior Economics    September 26 – October 3, 2007
Economics Today and Tomorrow, Glencoe © 2005

Chapter 7, “Demand and Supply”, pp. 168-203

OBJECTIVES - Be able to:
1. Explain the ideas of demand, supply, markets, and prices.
2. Explain how the principle of voluntary exchange operates in a market economy and how real income effect, the substitution effect, and diminishing marginal utility effect each alter quantity demanded.
3. State the laws of demand and supply.
4. Graph supply and demand curves to determine price; describe how equilibrium price is the result of the laws of supply and demand. Analyze how shifts in supply or demand affect market price.
5. Identify the five determinants of demand and the four determinants of supply. Describe how/why they affect demand and supply.
6. Describe the idea of price elasticity and identify factors that help determine it.
7.  Explain how the incentive of greater profits and how the law of diminishing returns each affect quantity supplied.
8. Explain how shortages and surpluses affect price; explain how price ceilings and price floors restrict the free exchange of prices.

ASSIGNMENTS: All homework should be written out completely unless told otherwise.
Wed. 9/26 – Read pp. 169-175 and complete guided reading.  HW: On p. 175, answer section review questions 2-5.
Thurs. 9/27 - Read pp. 177-185 and complete guided reading. Complete worksheets on graphing demand, elasticity of demand,  and making predictions. HW: Begin Eco. Lab package.  On p. 185, answer section review questions 1, 2, 4, & 5.
Fri. 9/28  - Read pp. 186-192 and complete guided reading. Do Enrichment worksheet – Determinants of Supply & Demand. HW: On p. 192, answer section review questions 1-4, & 6.
Mon. 10/1- Read pp. 194-199 and complete guided reading. HW: On p. 199, answer section review questions 1-3, & 5-7.
Tues. 10/2 – Finish Eco. Lab package. Complete Reteaching worksheet.HW: Study for test tomorrow on objectives.  
Wed. 10/3 – Test on objectives.  HW: Begin budget project

Social Studies * Room 130 * 2007-2008
   Dear Students,
    You are responsible for your education.  This sheet explains my expectations and how I will grade your efforts.  Please share it with your parents.
    I expect you to come to class on time, prepared to work and to participate appropriately in class.  You should have your textbook, notebook, agenda, blue or black ink pen and/or pencil, your completed homework and any other assigned material.  You will not be allowed to go back to your locker for forgotten items.  Cover your textbook. Do not write in it or on the desks.
    You need a separate NOTEBOOK for Social Studies.  All assignment sheets, unit notes and outlines, homework, vocabulary words, and class handouts are to be kept in your notebook in proper order.  Notebooks will be checked and graded from time to time based on completeness and neatness.
    Objective/assignment sheets listing your ASSIGNMENTS will be handed out each cycle.  Work will be checked and graded.  Write your name, class, date and assignment in the upper right-hand corner.  Use complete sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling.  Work must be done in blue or black ink except for graphs, maps, charts, etc. which should be done in pencil.  Assignments are due the day listed on the assignment sheet. If you are in school but not in class because of a meeting, trip, sports, etc., you still need to hand in the work before you leave.  Unexcused late assignments will not be accepted for credit.
    If you are ABSENT for any reason, it is your responsibility to get the work you missed.  All work including tests and quizzes must be made up after school or during a study hall within five days of your return to school, either academic or shop cycle.  Work will not be accepted for credit after this time.
    You determine your GRADES.  You will get credit for the work you do.  The longer and tougher an assignment is, the more points it will be worth; the more points an assignment is worth, the more it affects your grade.  Class work, participation, and homework will count for 40% of your grade with homework to count for no more than 10%. Tests, quizzes, projects and other assessments will count for 50% of your grade and the trimester common assessment will count for the remaining 10%.  There will be a final EXAM based on material from the year.  Save your notes!  Students with an 85% average or higher for the year will not have to take the final exam.
    I can be contacted via e-mail at susan.manning@ct.gov or by phone at 774-8511 x1130.

    My CLASSROOM RULES are simple:
    1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
    2. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to get up.
    3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
    4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
    5. Show respect for yourself and others in your words and actions.
        Also, show respect for the school and personal property.

    Following these rules will make the school year run more smoothly for all of us.  If you do not follow the rules, appropriate measures (writing assignments, detention, calls home, removal from class) will be taken.
    I look forward to an enjoyable and educational school year.

                        Sincerely,
Ms. Manning
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FRESHMAN GLOBAL STUDIES                                               August 30 – September 12, 2007
Textbook: GLOBAL CULTURES, Prentice Hall ©2004    Chapter 1                    Introduction to Global Studies
Class work is due the day listed. Homework is due the next day at the beginning of class.
DATE    OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
    Class Activities & ASSIGNMENTS
Occasionally, additional class assignments may be given depending on time.     Homework
Thurs. 8/30    1. Discuss the expectations, policies and procedures for Freshman Global studies class.    Review class expectations handout; seating assignments
    Have parent signature sheet signed.
Fri. 8/31    2. Identify the five themes of Geography and apply geographic themes and tools to the study of a region.     Overhead notes; themes practice activity- regions
    “Fundamental Themes” home- town worksheet
Tues. 9/4    *same as Friday    Overhead notes and practice activity    Basic Map & Globe skills worksheet; Label the oceans, equator, and prime meridian on your blue outline map
Wed. 9/5    3. Define and indicate the purpose of longitude and latitude.  Name a synonym for each.  Locate places using both absolute and relative location.     Overhead notes; latitude worksheet(s), Blackbeard worksheet; Latitude crossword puzzle    Read pp.1-7 and answer questions 2-6 on p.7.  Use complete sentences
Thurs. 9/6     4. List the six features of a map and interpret a map.
5. Determine distance using scale on a map.    Overhead notes;  Scale worksheets;
Read pp. 8-13. Answer #2 on p.13    Answer all questions on p. 48, Reading a Map. Locate Seas [Mediterranean, Black, Red, Yellow, Caspian, North, Caribbean] on map handout.  
Fri. 9/7    7. Distinguish between human and physical geography.
8. Describe the four major types of landforms
9. Explain how latitude and landforms of a place help to determine climate.    Notes; Material World Analyzing a picture worksheet; Landforms worksheet
  
    Read pp. 13-18 and complete guided reading.  Locate mountains [Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, Alps, Ural]& deserts [Sahara, Gobi]on map handout
Mon. 9/10    10. Define culture.  
11. Explain the seven elements of culture and describe the role of family and language.
    Guided notes; “Extraterrestrial” Activity; culture worksheet, Draw an “American” activity.
    Read pp. 18-23 and answer questions 1-4 and 6 on p.23.  Use complete sentences.
Tues. 9/11    11. Tell how and why cultures change and summarize the positive and negative effects of rapid cultural change.    Overhead notes;  Culture worksheet;     Create a study guide and study for test
Wed. 9/12    Recall concepts, facts, and skills for unit test.    test    
Double class        Safety quiz    

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Senior Economics    August 31 – September 12, 2007
Text: ECONOMICS  Today and Tomorrow, Glencoe © 2005    
Unit 1:Ch.1.  What is Economics?  pp.2-29
    
OBJECTIVES - Be able to:
1) Define economics, scarcity, opportunity costs and trade-offs.
2) Give examples of situations in which scarcity necessitates making choices.  Identify the opportunity cost or trade-off in specific situations.  Explain how the concept of trade-offs is related to opportunity costs and the production possibilities curve.
3) Distinguish between goods & services, needs & wants, producers & consumers.  Identify examples of each.
4) Identify four types of resources (a.k.a. factors of production) that a nation has and give an example of each.  Explain their role in an economy.

ASSIGNMENTS: All questions should be answered on a separate piece of paper using complete sentences unless otherwise stated.
Fri. 9/1– Class rules handout HW: Have parent signature sheet signed.
Tues. 9/4- Books handed out. Overhead notes  HW: Read pp.2-8 and complete guided reading
Wed. 9/5 – Tony’s Production Choice HW: Read pp.12-16 and complete guided reading
Thurs. 9/6 – Read pp.18-23 and complete guided reading. HW: Complete Recall Facts and Ideas 1-11 on p. 26 to study for quiz.
Fri. 9/7 – Quiz on Chapter 1.  HW: Read pp. 31-38 and complete guided reading.
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Ch.2. Economic Systems and the American Economy, pp. 30-55
OBJECTIVES - Be able to:
1) Define economic system.
2) Tell the three economic questions all societies must answer.
3) Identify the major types of economic systems and compare and contrast them. Give examples of each.  Evaluate the systems by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each.
4) Describe (with examples) how each system answers the three basic questions.  Tell who owns the means of production.
5) Describe the major characteristics of a market economic system and explain how they apply to the American free enterprise system.
6) Give examples of the role government plays in the U.S. free enterprise economy.
7) List and explain the five main goals of the U.S. economic system.  2.3
8) Evaluate these goals and discuss how well the U.S. has been able to accomplish them.
9) Define relevant vocabulary from the chapter.

ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments are to be written out completely unless otherwise stated.
Mon. 9/10 – Read pp. 40-44 and complete guided reading HW: p.44, 1-5.
Tues. 9/11 – Read pp. 46-49 and complete guided reading HW: Study for quiz.
Wed. 9/12 – Quiz on chapter 2.


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