Global Studies May 18-June 3, 2009
Ch. 16 - China Today & Review for trimester assessment
Objectives - Be able to:
10. Describe China’s relationship with the west and its neighbors.
11. Identify the various categories of arts in China and describe changes communism has brought to the arts.
12. Recall information from chapter 16 to study for test.
13. Describe and analyze current issues in the world.
14. Analyze statistics and read charts
Date Class Activity/Assignment Homework
Mon. 5/18 Outline “China and the World”, pp.364-368. Read 16.4, pp. 364-368, and complete section review questions 1-7 on p368.
Tues. 5/19 Read and outline 16.5 pp. 368-372 and complete section review questions 2 & 3 on p. 372. Complete review worksheet. Write 10 test questions.
Wed. 5/20 - Recall information from chapter 16 to study for test. Review for test STUDY for test
Thurs. 5/21 Test on Chapter 16. Complete Trimester Prep worksheet.
Fri. 5/22 Library: Print global issues projects and take notes on projects. Practice FRAME assignment for current issue. HW: Complete FRAME if not finished.
Tues. 5/26 Review FRAME and edit notes on project. Complete FRAME for one of the issues below.
• Child labor in Bangladesh
• Landmines in Cambodia Revise FRAME and notes to prepare for trimester assessment.
Wed. 5/27Complete FRAME for one of the issues below.
• Street Children in Mongolia
• Girls education in India
Revise FRAME and notes to prepare for trimester assessment. Bring notes to class tomorrow for open notes test.
Thurs. 5/28 Trimester Assessment – Part 2 - Essay
OPEN NOTES Complete handout on reading charts
Fri. 5/29 Practice skills reading charts and analyzing statistics. Put notebook in order to prepare for trimester assessment
Mon. 6/1 Review for trimester assessment Review notes for trimester assessment. Bring notes to class tomorrow for open notes test.
Tues. 6/2 Trimester Assessment –Part 1 - OPEN NOTESWed. 6/3 Make-up work. Final Evaluation
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Senior Economics April 29 – June 3, 2009
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL PROTECTION REVISED
OBJECTIVES Be able to:
1. Explain the purpose of insurance. Describe how it works and why it is necessary.
2. Identify the five basic types of insurance and describe each.
• Distinguish between the types of life insurance.
• List the three basic types of health insurance; describe the kind and cost of care for which each pays.
• Distinguish between property and liability insurance. Identify the two most common types of property and liability insurance.
3. Distinguish between agents and adjusters, company & independent agents.
4. Describe how to choose an appropriate amount of protection.
6. Define significant vocabulary from class and handouts.
AUTO INSURANCE OBJECTIVES Be able to:
1) List types and amounts of automobile insurance mandatory in Connecticut and tell why they are mandatory.
2) Distinguish between bodily injury and property damage; identify which policies cover each.
3) Identify the "First", "Second", and "Third" party in an insurance contract; identify which policies cover first & third.
4) List six pieces of information found on a "dec" (declarations) sheet.
5) Tell four reasons why premiums may not be the same even for people driving an identical car.
6) Identify factors that determine the cost of automobile insurance for individuals.
ASSIGNMENTS: Complete the assignments below for homework if not finished in class each day.
Thurs. 4/30 – Guided Notes – Insurance. HW: Make a Personal Property Inventory for yourself following the example below. List your car, MP3 player, laptop, CDs, clothing, etc. Complete by estimating the cost to replace each item.
Description Original Cost Replacement Cost
Sony Hi-Def DVD Player $129. $149
Fri. 5/1 – Read Unit 6 NEFE book, pages 73 – 84 and take 2-column notes on the unit. HW: Define insurance terms listed on the other side.
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Mon. 5/18 - Guided Notes - Insurance. Recognizing risks: Risk management .HW: Complete “Rate the Risk” and “Personal Risk Exposure” worksheets.
Tues. 5/19 – Homeowners/Renters Property activity. How do you buy insurance ? Common questions. HW : Complete Homeowners’/ Renters’ Property insurance worksheet.
Wed. 5/20 – Choice/Chance/Control. Ricky Roads video. Why teenagers pay more.
Tips for saving Money. HW : Complete Car Insurance Questionnaire.
Thurs. 5/21 – Review questionnaire. Complete Liability Worksheet HW. Finish classwork
Fri. 5/22 – Life Insurance notes and Life Insurance Application. Complete Analyzing Financial Needs worksheet. HW: Have a safe weekend.
Tues . 5/26 – Health & Disability. Basic Information Complete worksheet “How Mark Singleton’s Health Insurance works (2sides)” HW: Finish classwork.
Wed. 5/27 – Review vocabulary terms. Complete Crossword Puzzle for review. HW: Put notes in order to prepare for test.
Thurs. 5/28 - VIDEO - Next Generation. Complete video guide.
HW: Review notes and objectives for test tomorrow
Fri. 5/29 - Test on Insurance objectives.
Mon. 6/1 – End of year review
Tues. 6/2 – Ethics in economics
Wed. 6/3 – Final evaluation
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SENIOR ECONOMICS March 16- 31, 2009
Ch.8: Business Organizations, pp.206-227
OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1) Explain the steps involved in starting a business and describe the four elements involved in every business.
2) Compare the different ways that businesses are organized and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. Identify two local businesses in each category.
3) Explain how to form a corporation and describe the structure of a corporation. Distinguish among types of corporations.
4) Define relevant vocabulary from the chapter.
ASSIGNMENTS: Use complete sentences for all Home Work assignments unless instructed otherwise.
Mon. 3/16 – Read “Starting a Business”, pp.207-211 and complete guided notes. HW: Review Section 1 and complete p. 211 section review questions 1-3.
Tues. 3/17 – Read “Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships”, pp. 213-217 and complete guided notes HW: Review Section 2 and complete p. 217 section review questions 1-5.
Wed.3/18 – Complete Partnership agreement. HW: Write a journal entry answering the following questions: What criteria did you use for deciding who you want as partners? How do you specifically benefit from the contract you drew up? What are the disadvantages? How did you feel developing the contract?
Thurs. 3/19 – Read “Corporate World and Franchises”, pp.219-225 and complete guided notes Review Section 3 and complete p. 225 section review questions 1,2, 4,5.
HW: Complete Reteaching Worksheet and study guide and STUDY for test
Fri.3/20 –Test on Ch.8. HW: Have a nice weekend.
Ch. 10 – Financing and Producing Goods, pp. 262-285
OBJECTIVES - Be able to:
1) Describe how savings are used as investment funds to finance business start up and growth.
2) Explain how companies use cost-benefit analyses and how bidding for funds affects the allocation of resources in a free market economy.
3) Describe three kinds of debt financing
4) Identify four factors that companies should consider in choosing the right financing.
5) Describe the four steps in production operations and discuss the impact of technology on production methods.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Mon. 3/ 23 – Read “Financing and Producing Goods”, pp.263-268 and complete guided reading. HW: Do Reviewing Objectives 2, 3 & 4 on p. 268.
Tues. 3/24 – Read “Types of Financing for Business Operations”, pp.270-275 and create graphic organizers to explain Figures 10.3, 10.4, & 10.5 and #3 on p.275. HW: Complete reading guide.
Wed. 3/25 - Read “Production Process”, pp. 277-281 and complete guided reading. HW: Create a study guide to review for tomorrow’s test.
Thurs. 3/26 – Test on Ch. 10. HW: Have a nice weekend.
Mon. 3/30 & Tues. 3/31 – In Class PROJECT: Simulation – Business Ownership: How Sweet It Can Be!
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Freshman Global Studies Continued from last cycle February 2-20, 2009 & March 16 – 31, 2009
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
Mon. 3/16
9. Describe historic, economic, political, and social characteristics of the region. Tell how the culture has changed
Read Ch. 4.2 Patterns of Life, pp.85-92 and take 2-column notes. Each bold heading and each blue-highlighted vocabulary term should be noted. . HW: Finish class work.
Tues 3/17
9. Describe historic, economic, political, and social characteristics of the region. Tell how the culture has changed Review 4.2.
Read Ch. 5.3 Changing Patterns of Life, pp. 117-122 and complete guided reading. Read Ch. 5.2 Steps Toward Development, pp. 111-116 and complete guided reading.
Wed. 3/18
6. Identify and analyze major current challenges and issues that face African nations today. Review guided readings.
HW: Locate history worksheets from last cycle.
Thurs. 3/19
5. Trace the history of Africa; describe the effects European imperialism and colonialism in the past and its influence on modern nations Guided notes on eras of history
. HW: Begin package of worksheets on Nigeria (5.4), Zimbabwe (5.5), and South Africa (6.2)
Fri. 3/20
9. Describe historic, economic, political, and social characteristics of the region. Tell how the culture has changed View movie Sahara and complete video guide HW: Finish package of worksheets on Nigeria (5.4), Zimbabwe (5.5), and South Africa (6.2)
Mon.3/23
9. Describe historic, economic, political, and social characteristics of the region. Review country worksheets
HW: Create a list of 10 terms and ideas that you would include on a study guide.
Date Objective – Be able to: Class work Homework
Tues. 3/24
Recall history, culture, and current issue objectives to review for test Put your notes in order. Test will include Africa objectives from this cycle as well as last cycle. Work in small groups to create a study guide for the unit test. HW: Begin Study guide
Wed. 3/25
Recall history, culture, and current issue objectives to review for test tomorrow Review study guides.
HW: Study for test
Thurs. 3/26 Test None
Mon. 3/30 10. Recall history and observe issues affecting Africa today. Hotel Rwanda – Video Guide
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Tues. 3/31 10. Recall history and observe issues affecting Africa today. Hotel Rwanda – Video Guide
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Junior U.S. HISTORY - WORLD WAR II February 23 – March 13 , 2009
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. Explain how European dictators (Hitler, Franco, Mussolini, and Stalin) rose to power. [17.1]
2. Explain the difference between Communism and Fascism.
3. Explain the causes of World War II. Identify the four major acts of aggression by Axis Powers that led to war. [17.1]
4. Locate relevant areas on a world map. [maps: p.567; p.572;]
5. Identify the countries that made up the Allied Powers, Axis Powers, and Neutrals
6. Tell when and where World War II started and when and how the U.S. became involved. [17.4]
7. Explain and give examples of how America's attitude toward war changed 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]
8. Define and/or identify relevant terms and people including those listed on the homework and class work assignments.
9. Identify the turning points (battles) of the war, trace Allied victories in Europe, Africa, and the Pacific from 1942 to 1945, and tell when and where the war ended.[18.2][18.4]
10. Describe the war's effect on the American home front, economy, women, blacks, Japanese Americans and other minorities. [18.5]
11. Discuss Truman's decision to use the Atomic bomb.
12. Explain the role the Holocaust played in the war.
Assignments
Mon 2/23 – Students will fill out guided notes on section 17.1 and fill out the map of Europe. HW: Worksheet #1 (vocabulary exercise). Also review map for a quiz on Wednesday 2/25.
Tues. 2/24 – Comparison between Fascism and Communism. Guided notes on sections 17.2 and 17.3. HW: Worksheet #2 (Vocabulary and questions). Review map for quiz Thursday!!!
Wed. 2/25 – Guided notes on section 17.4. TAKE HOME QUIZ: Short essay assignment. Write a short essay (no longer than one page, do not skip lines) about whether or not you think that the U.S. should have joined the war effort. Your opinion MUST be supported by at least 3 reasons based on what was discussed in class, the textbook, or the information from the notes. Can be hand written or typed.
Thurs. 2/26 – Class activity about different Allied battles in Europe. HW: Worksheet #3 (vocabulary exercise).
Fri. 2/27 – Class activity on how the war affected different aspects of society (18.1) No homework!!! Have a great weekend!
Mon. 3/2 – Guided notes on section 18.2 and 18.3. HW: Worksheet #4 (vocabulary word scramble).
Tues. 3/3 – HW: Video: From Blitz to the Bomb. Review Crossword puzzle.
Wed. 3/4 & Thurs. 3/5 - CAPT
Friday 3/6 – HW: Video: From Blitz to the Bomb. Study for Trimester Assessment on Monday 3/9.
Mon. 3/9 – TRIMESTER ASSESSMENT. No homework!!!
Tues. 3/10 – Discussion on the Holocaust in Europe. No homework!!!
Wed. 3/11 & Thurs. 3/12 - CAPT
Fri 3/13 – Continued discussion on the Holocaust in Europe.
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Freshman Global Studies February 2-20, 2009
AFRICA - Chapters 3, 4, 5 & 6, pp. 56-157
How has Africa’s past influenced its present strengths and challenges? What does the future hold?
Format: Date Objective Class work Assignment & Homework Assignment
Mon. 2/2 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
CW: Africa geography notes. 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.
Tues. 2/3 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.
CW: Review physical map and Ch. 3.2 – Climate & Diversity. Complete Political map assignment
HW: Finish political map if not completed in class.STUDY for physical map quiz
Wed. 2/4 5. Trace the history of Africa; describe the effects European imperialism and colonialism in the past and its influence on modern nations
CW: 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.
Thurs. 2/5 5. Trace the history of Africa; describe the effects European imperialism and colonialism in the past and its influence on modern nations
CW: 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.
Fri. 2/6 Define relevant vocabulary terms and recall information to review for test.
CW:Political map quiz. Review history and objectives for Monday’s test
HW: Study for test on objectives.
Mon. 2/9 TEST
HW: Preview current issues in Africa by outlining Ch.6.1.
Tues. 2/10 6.Identify and analyze major current challenges and issues that face African nations today.
CW: Discuss project and research current Issues. HW: Work on current issues project.
Wed. 2/11 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.
CW: Complete Material World assignment.
HW: Read Ch. 5, section 2 (pp. 111-116) and complete guided reading. Identify challenges.
Vacation 2/12 - 2/16
Tues. 2/17 9. Describe historic, economic, political, and social characteristics of the region. Tell how the culture has changed
CW: 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
HW: 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.
Wed. 2/18 Test
HW: Complete projects (due no later than tomorrow)
Thurs. 2/19 Identify and analyze major current challenges and issues that face African nations today.
CW: Report presentations
Fri. 2/20 Identify and analyze major current challenges and issues that face African nations today.
CW: Report presentations
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ECONOMICS: TAXES February 2 - 20, 2009
Ch. 16 – Government Collects, Spends, and Owes, pp.422-447 plus handouts
"Nothing is inevitable except death and taxes." 1789, B. Franklin
“Taxes are the price we pay for civilized society.” - O.W.Holmes
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:
Mon. 2/2 – Read Ch.16 sections 1 & 2 and complete guided notes. HW: Complete “Percentage in the Real World” Worksheet.
Tues. 2/3 – Tax Fairness. Read Ch.16 section 4 and complete guided notes. HW: Complete class work.
Wed. 2/4 - Complete worksheet on progressive, proportional & regressive taxes.
Thurs. 2/5 – Review objectives for quiz tomorrow.
Fri. 2/6 - 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.
Mon. 2/9 – Guided notes – Taxpayer Responsibilities. HW: Complete taxpayer responsibility worksheet questions and W-4 problem.
Tues. 2/10 – Review Taxpayer Responsibility questions. Guided notes – Determining Taxable Income. HW: Analyzing a pay stub worksheet.
Wed. 2/11 - Review Taxable Income notes and complete taxable income worksheet.
Tues. 2/17 – Methods of filing. Complete dependency tests worksheet.
Wed. 2/18 – Fill out 1040EZ & 1040A forms for handout case studies.
Thurs. 2/19 – Fill out 1040EZ & 1040A forms for handout case studies. HW: Study for tomorrow’s test on objectives.
Fri. 2/20 – Test on taxes.
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Junior U.S. History THE GREAT DEPRESSION January 16 -30, 2009
Ch. 14.3 – Politics and Prosperity, pp.491-503
Ch. 15 - Crash & Depression, pp. 506-531
Ch. 16 The New Deal, 1933 1938, pp. 534-561
OBJECTIVES Be able to:
1. Explain how the stock market works. (simulation)
2. Discuss the weaknesses of the American economy in the 1920s. (14.3)
3. Trace the events that led to the stock market crash of 1929 and Tell how the depression developed after the Stock market crashed. (15.1)
4. Explain three causes of the Great Depression and describe the social effects of the depression. (15.1, 15.2 & 15.3)
5. Compare FDR and Hoover's attitude and policies in dealing with the Depression and explain why the election of 1932 is considered a turning point in U.S. History. (15.4)
6. Identify major programs of the New Deal "Alphabet Soup" agencies and their purposes; Classify them as Relief, Recovery, or Reform. Evaluate their success. (16.1)
7. Tell who opposed the New Deal and describe their programs. Tell the effects of FDR's court packing plan and efforts to balance the federal budget. (16.2)
8. Explain four lasting effects of the New Deal on American Society. Evaluate the New Deal in an essay. (16.3)
7. Define significant terms and identify important people listed in the class handouts including: Great Depression, fireside chats, public works programs, Dust Bowl, “lame duck”, New Deal, bank holiday, “packing the court”, Hundred Days, 20th Amendment, Wagner Act, Eleanor Roosevelt.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Fri. 1/16- Read pp.498-501. Complete guided reading worksheet for Ch.14. 3. HW: Finish class work.
Mon. 1/19 – No School – Martin Luther King Day
Tues. 1/20 – Stock Market game. In an 8 line paragraph, describe your strategy for the stock market simulation, explain what happened to your investments and why it happened. Remember to skip lines. HW: Finish paragraph.
Wed. 1/21 – Review Ch.15, pp.508-531, and complete guided reading pages 4 & 5 in packet. HW: Answer “Interpret Data” questions on p. 531.
Thurs. 1/22 – Begin reading Ch. 16, pp. 536-560 and complete guided reading worksheet pages 6, 7 & 8 in packet. HW: Finish class work
Fri. 1/23 – *Continue reading Ch. 16 and finish guided reading worksheet page 9.
*Do worksheet 145 “Results of the New Deal”.
*Answer the following in OUTLINE form:
1. Describe the three goals of the New Deal
2. Identify and describe two major programs or legislation from the New Deal.
3. Identify two costs (disadvantages) and two benefits (advantages) of the New Deal.
4. Describe how the New Deal changed America.
5.Evaluate the impact of the New Deal on American society, politics, and the economy. Was it good or bad and why?
HW: Complete Class work OVER
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Mon. 1/26 – Review worksheet from Thursday. Use worksheet to write a paragraph describing the progress made by workers and unions during the "Second New Deal." Use the following terms in your paragraph to show you understand their meaning: Wagner Act, John Lewis, AF of L, CIO, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Social Security Act. Please circle the terms.
[FCAs: 1) Format 2) Describe progress 3) Accurate use of terms.]
HW: Complete Study guide. Study objectives and text material for test tomorrow.
Tues. 1/27 – Test on Great Depression unit including Trimester Assessment essay.
Wed. 1/28 & Thurs. 1/29 & Fri. 1/30 – Intro to World War II. Separate assignment sheet will be handed out.
Extra Credit - Graph the following unemployment chart for 1929 1940 using the data listed
below. Graph the year on the horizontal axis and the millions on the vertical.
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Freshman Global Studies The Middle East: Unit 7 - Chapters 25 through 28, pages 548-635. January 5-16, 2009 Date OBJECTIVES –ASSIGNMENTS - Class work - Homework
Mon. 1/5 6. Trace the history of the region from the ancient civilizations to the present. A) Identify the regions contributions to the world. B) Identify various invaders and describe the effects of those occupations. Read Ch.25.2, Early Civilizations, p.556-562 and Ch. 26.2, Centuries of Turmoil, pp.575-579 and complete chart and worksheet questions. HW : Finish class work
Tues. 1/6 6C) 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. 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. HW : On p. 588, answer questions 1 & 2. Do Map study questions1-3 on p.587.
Wed. 1/7 7. Describe the types of governments and political movements in the region. Group activity: Jigsaw – 4 questions, p.591. Read Ch. 27.1, Political Directions pp. 591-595 and complete section review questions 1-6. HW : Finish class work
Thurs 1/8 CLUB 8. Compare the goals of Egypt, Iran, & Turkey and each countries effort to achieve those goals. Read Ch.27.3, Three Nations on the Road to Modernization, pp.602-608 and complete comparison chart. HW : Review pp.602-608 and answer review questions 2, 3 & 7 on p.608
Double Mon &Fri 5. Describe the culture of the region; 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. NA Fri. 1/9 9. Identify and discuss the regional and global issues of the region. Describe the challenges faced by the Mid East today. Read Ch. 28.1, Regional and Global Issues, pp.611-615 and complete guided reading. HW : Complete map assignment. [Israel area, occupied territories, and capital cities of region.]
Mon. 1/12 10. Locate Israel and identify the occupied territories. Tell reasons for Israel being involved in five major wars: Independence (1948), Suez Crisis (1956), Six Day War (1967), Yom Kippur (1973), Lebanon (1982- 85). Trace recent developments in the conflict Map quiz. Read Ch.28.2, pp. 615-622 “ The Arab- Israeli Conflict ” and outline section. Complete timeline questions for Arab-Israeli conflict handout. HW : Finish class work.
between Israelis and Palestinians. Analyze the Arab- Israeli conflict and discuss possible solutions.
Tues. 1/13 11. Identify some of the causes of conflict in the region. Complete study guide Review study guide and recall objectives to prepare for test.
Wed. 1/14 Recall ALL objectives from BOTH Mid East assignment sheets. Review for Unit test & Trimester Assessment HW: Put notes in order; study for test.
Thurs 1/15 Recall ALL objectives from BOTH Mid East assignment sheets. Unit Test & Trimester Assessment – Bring a #2 pencil. Enjoy the shop cycle!
In the event of snow days, the final test will still be on Thursday 1/16 on whatever we have covered up until that time.
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Junior U.S. HISTORY II December 1-23, 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. 12/1 – Read Ch. 13.1 & 13.2, pp.450-465. Complete reading guide.
HW: Finish class work.
Tues.12/2- Review yesterday’s class work.
Tues. 12/16 - 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. 12/17 - 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. 12/18 – Review unit notes and objectives to study for test.
Fri. 12/19 - Test.
Mon. 12/20 – Current Events & make-up work.
Tues. 12/23 – Current Events
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Freshman Global Studies The Middle East :Unit 7 - Chapters 25 through 28, pages 548-635. December 3 – 15, 2008
OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1. Locate and describe major physical and political (countries and capital cities) features of the Middle East.
2. 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
3. Trace the growth of Islam; list and explain the five Pillars of Islam.
2. 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
4. Describe patterns of life in the region and tell how those patterns have changed over time.
5. Describe the culture of the region; read a demographic chart and analyze data to determine quality of life.
Recall information to review for test
6. Trace the history of the region from the ancient civilizations to the present.
DATE ASSIGNMENTS - Class Homework
Wed. 12/3 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.
Thurs. 12/4 2. 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 History Alive group activity. Read handout and fill in chart for assigned religion.
HW: Read Ch.25.3, pp.563-566 and complete section review questions 1-4 on p.566. STUDY for map quiz on countries & major physical features.
Fri. 12/5 3. Trace the growth of Islam; list and explain the five Pillars of Islam. Map Quiz. Five Pillars notes. Work on group activity for presentations during double classes HW: Read Ch. 26.1, pp.568-575 and complete section review questions 1-6 on p.575.
Fri&Mon double 2. 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 Group Presentations – Fill in charts as groups present. Three Religions comparison worksheet.
Mon.12/8 Guidance presentation
Tues. 12/9 4. Describe patterns of life in the region and tell how those patterns have changed over time. Read Ch. 26.3, Patterns of Life, pp. 580-583 and complete guided reading. Read Ch.27.2, Changing Social and Economic Patterns, pp. 595-602 and complete guided reading.
Wed. 12/10 5. Describe the culture of the region; 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: Complete study guide
Thurs 12/11 Recall information to review for test Review Material World & Study guide Study for test
Fri. 12/12 Test on objectives 1-5
Mon. 12/15 6. Trace the history of the region from the ancient civilizations to the present. Watch “Sands of Time” and complete video guide. Enjoy shop!
OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
Checking Account Project
1. Write a check and a deposit slip accurately including correct spelling.
2. Use a check register to record deposits and withdrawals.
3. Discuss the steps involved in completing the reconciliation sheet; balance a checking account.
4. Have a working knowledge of relevant terms from the unit including: debit card, ATM machine, PIN number, Electronic Funds Transfer, routing number, service charge, ISF, cancelled check, void check, certified check, outstanding check, endorse, “bounce a check”
Money and Banking
14.1 – Explain the three functions of money and the three types of money; describe the six major characteristics of money.
14.2 – Describe the important events in the history of U.S. money and banking, the services provided by banks and savings institutions, and the impact of electronic banking on banking services.
14.3 – Explain the difference between money and near moneys; describe the components of M1 and M2 measures of the money supply.
15.1 – Describe the organization of the Federal Reserve System and outline the Fed’s functions
ASSIGNMENTS:
Wed. 12/3 – Intro to checking Activity. Read pp. 1-11 in handout. Answer guided reading questions. HW: Work on Checking account package. Fill in the check register, deposit slips, and checks for January. WARNING: Do NOT write checks past January until you reconcile your checkbook.
Thurs. 12/4 – Reconcile check book for January. Continue working on checking package.
Fri. 12/5 – Finish Checking account package. *Must be finished through April for full credit. HW: Study for open-notes test on checking accounts. You may only use your own notes and checking package. Bring a calculator.
Mon. 12/8 – Test on checking account objectives. HW: Read pp. 374-379 and answer Guided Reading 14.1. Answer Section 1 assessment questions 1-3 and 5 on p.379.
Tues. 12/9 – Read pp. 381-385 and define terms in Section 2. Complete Guided Reading 14.2. HW: Read handout “For the Checking Hearted” and answer questions.
Double – Work on banking handouts.
Wed. 12/10 – Read pp. 387-391 and complete Guided Reading 14.3. HW: Complete Section 3 assessment 1-4 on p.391
Thurs. 12/11 – Read pp. 399-406 and complete guided reading 15.1 HW: Create a study guide for tomorrow’s test.
Fri. 12/12 – Test on Money and Banking objectives.
Mon. 12/15 – Make-up work and current events
*Checking account package is worth a test grade (100 points) and is due Monday, 12/ 8. It must be finished through April for full credit. You will lose 10 points for every day that it is late.
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JUNIOR U.S. History Nov. 12 – Dec. 2, 2008
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:
Wed. 11/12 – Complete map and worksheet assignment “Europe before 1914”. (Map on p.415 in text will be helpful.) HW: Finish class work.
Thurs. 11/13 – Review Europe before 1914 assignment. Causes of War HW: Read pp. 414-419 and write out the answer to objective #2 above.
Fri. 11/14 – Review section 1. HW: None.
Mon. 11/17 – 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. 11/18 – Read pp. 425-431 “Americans on the European Front” and do 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. Describe trench warfare.
Wed. 11/19 – 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. 11/20 – 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. 11/21– 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. 11/24 – Complete World War I review worksheet. HW: Study for tomorrow’s test on all WWI objectives.
Tues. 11/25- Test on WWI.
Wed. 11/26 – Make-up work or Upfront Magazine Current Events.
Double class - Complete movie guide for “The Great War” video.
Double class - Complete “Using Primary and Secondary Sources” handout.
Mon. 12/1 & Tues 12/2 – The 1920s. See new Assignment sheet
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SENIOR ECONOMICS October 27 – November 10, 2008
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. Tell what a budget is and 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:
For extra credit, bring in flyers from grocery & department & furniture stores by Thursday, October 30th.
Mon. 10/27 – Review NEFE Unit 1, pp.1-14. HW: Fill in charts in book including at least one short term, one intermediate, and one long term SMART goal. Continue to work on Budget project from last cycle.
Tues. 10/28 – Read Ch.3.1, pp.58- 64, and complete guided reading. HW: Imagine you are thinking of making a major purchase. Choose from a car, big screen TV, winter coat, laptop, or refrigerator. Identify the item and write a description of the decision making process for this purchase using the guidelines set out on page 63.
Wed. 10/29 – Notes: Apartment choice. Read NEFE book Unit 3, pp.27-29 and 33-42 (Skip taxes for now.) and complete assignments in book. HW: Work on budget project.
Double – Tues or Wed: Complete Career Focus Report by researching 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 for your budget project.
Thurs. 10/30 – “Setting up Your New Apartment” poster assignment. HW: Work on budget project
Fri. 10/31 – Finish Poster assignment. HW: Finish Budget project. Study for quiz on Ch.3.1 and NEFE units 1&3.
Mon. 11/3 – Budget Project due (100 points). QUIZ on unit. HW: Be a responsible citizen and watch the election coverage.
Attachments:
Ch.3.1 guided reading
Career Focus report
Apartment Choice
Apartment Poster Project
Smart goals OVER
SENIOR ECONOMICS October 27 – November 10, 2008
Ch. 13.4 & 13.5, pp. & graphics p.37 & p.458
Circular Flow, Business Cycles and Business Fluctuations
OBJECTIVES – Be able to:
1. Describe how the circular flow of the economy works. (pp.37-38 & pp.458-459)
2. Identify and explain the four phases of the business cycle.
3. Analyze the potential causes of business fluctuations.
4. Describe the three broad categories of economic indicators and give examples of each.
5. Define significant terms from the unit.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Wed.11/5 – Circular Flow notes & graphics. HW: Read pp. 360-363 and complete Guided Reading Ch.13.4.
Thurs. 11/6 – Review Guided Reading. Complete class handouts. HW: Read pp. 364-367 and complete Guided Reading Ch.13.5.
Fri. 11/ 7 – Review Guided Reading. Complete class handouts. HW: Finish class work. Remember to bring in grocery store ads for Monday’s assignment.
Mon. 11/10 – Thanksgiving dinner assignment.
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FRESHMAN GLOBAL STUDIES:
LATIN AMERICA
OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 10, 2008
Chapter 20, Sections 1 &2. Chapter 22, Sections 1-5. Chapter 23, Section 2. Material World book.; United Nations site: cyber school bus
Date: Objectives– Be able to: CLASS Assignments: HOMEWORK Assignments
Mon. 10/27 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.
Tues. 10/28 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.
Wed. 10/29 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.
Thurs.10/30 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.
Fri. 10/31 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.
Mon. 11/3 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.
Wed. 11/5 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.
Thurs. 11/6 9. Describe and analyze current issues in Latin America. Current issues group reports.
HW: Complete study guide and study for test.
Fri. 11/7 Test on Latin America unit. Have a nice weekend.
Mon. 11/10 Video – Global issues
Double classes 9. Describe and analyze current issues in Latin America. Research current issue to be presented on Thurs. 11/6
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
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JuniorU.S.History October 11- 23, 2008
Ch. 11- The Era of Progressive Reform (1890-1920), pp.380 – 409 and Immigration, Urbanization, & Industrialization
OBJECTIVES - Be able to:
1. List the key goals and ideas of the Progressives. Identify groups that worked to achieve the goals. Tell whether the goals were realized.
2. Describe progressive reforms at city (municipal), state , and federal levels.
3. Identify reforms that made our government more responsive to the American people. Explain how they did this.
4. Tell how TR expanded presidential authority and created modern presidency.
5. Describe and evaluate the contributions of T. Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson to the reform movement. Explain how progressive reforms resulted in a major expansion of federal power.
6. Tell how the reform movement did not meet the needs of women, Blacks, Mexican Americans, and immigrants.
7. Compare the two main strategies pursued by suffrage leaders. Tell how women won the right to vote.
8. Identify/define relevant people and vocabulary.
A. Describe the positive and negative effects of industrialization on American society between 1890 and 1920.
B. Explain how industrialization affected various groups including immigrants, African Americans, children, and women.
ASSIGNMENTS: Write answers in your notebook. Be sure to label each assignment with the pages and the date.
Thurs. 10/9 – Read pp.382-387. Define: Progressive Era, muckraker, injunction, socialism, The Jungle. Answer the four Reading Focus questions in detail using 2 column note format. HW: Answer all 7 margin questions for the section.
Fri. 10/10 – Read pp 389-395. Answer the following questions in 2 column note format.
1. What effect did the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company have on workplace reforms?
2. What were some social welfare programs demanded during the Progressive Era?
3. What were the reforms on the municipal (city) level?
4. Why did municipal reformers favor home rule?
5. What were the reforms on the state level?
6. Which state first adopted a minimum wage?
7. What federal reforms did TR champion as President?
8. How did the 16th & 18th amendments increase government involvement in citizen’s lives?
9. Identify/Define the following: social welfare program, municipal, home rule, holding company, Bob LaFollette.
HW: Write a sentence for each of the following explaining how it made our government more responsive to the American people: initiative, referendum, recall, direct primary, 17th Amendment, 19th Amendment. [hint: see p.392 graphic]
Wed. 10/15 - Read pp.393-402. 1) Complete the chart comparing the domestic policies of TR, Taft, & Wilson. 2) Define the following terms: conservationist, New Nationalism, New Freedom, Clayton Antitrust Act, Federal Reserve System, tariff, Brandeis, Jim Crow Laws, Pure Food & Drug Act, Bull Moose Party. 3) Who was not helped by the Progressives? HW: Finish class work.
Thurs. 10/16 – Read pp. 403-407 and answer the four Reading Focus questions in 2 column note format. Identify or define the following terms: Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, E.C. Stanton, suffrage, civil disobedience, NAWSA, Congressional Union, Answer #6, “Writing an opinion,” on p.407. HW: Complete study guide to study for tomorrow’s test.
Fri. 10/17 - Test on Progressive Era.
Class work is due the day listed. Homework is due the next day at the beginning of class.
DATE |OBJECTIVES - Be able to: |CLASS ASSIGNMENTS |
Occasionally, additional class assignments may be given depending on time.|HOMEWORK Assignment|
Wed. 9/24 1. Identify and describe the chief characteristics of a civilization.
2. Analyze the effect of the agricultural revolution on peoples’ ways of life. Textbooks handed out.
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 WRITTEN notes] Review 2.1. Answer p.32 section review questions 1-7
Thurs. 9/25 Same objectives as yesterday
[½ day schedule] Finish group note presentations from yesterday.
Complete Map Study questions 1-3 on p.29Preview Section 2, pp.33-37. Define the following terms: Industrial Revolution, urbanization, imperialism, westernization, nationalism, and modernization.
Fri. 9/26 3. Analyze the effect of the Industrial Revolution on Europe.
4. Explain the causes and effects of Imperialism. Review homework & map study questions.
Read 2.2, pp.33-37, Shaping the Industrial World and complete “Supporting Generalizations” assignment. [See other side.] Review 2.2. Answer p.37 section review questions 1-7. Answer Map study questions 1-3 on p.35
Mon. 9/29 5. Identify and describe the three main goals of modernization. Explain how a society can achieve these goals.
6. Identify the problems faced by developing nations.
7. Explain how underdevelopment leads to widespread poverty. Review homework. Read 2.3, pp.37-42, The Developing World. Guided Notes. In your notebook: 1) create a chart to identify and describe the three main goals of modernization; 2) write a brief explanation of how a society can achieve these goals; 3) list the problems faced by developing nations & explain why they are problems.
Review 2.3. Answer p.42 section review questions 1-6.
Complete Map study questions 1-3 on p.39.
Tues.
9/30 8. Describe how the world is becoming more interdependent. Review yesterday’s class work and homework. Interdependence “String Game”. Complete Skill lesson 2: The Quality of life on p.49
Wed. 10/1 9. Identify and analyze issues of global concern including: human rights; environment; terrorism; drugs; refugees; global economy. Read 2.4, pp. 42-46, Growing Interdependence and complete Global Issues chart assignment. 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. Review notes and text and complete study guide.
Thurs. 10/2 10. Recall objectives to review for test tomorrow. [½ day schedule] Review Study Guide & Global Issues chart.
Study for test
Fri. 10/3 TEST on Ch. 2 & Unit objectives Have a good weekend!
Double Class 11. Analyze a demographic chart to determine quality of life. Material World assignment
Mon. 10/6 12. Recall objectives from marking period. Review for Trimester assessment. Put notes in order to prepare for OPEN NOTES assessment.
Tues. 10/7 Same as yesterday Trimester assessment.
Wed. 10/8 12. Discuss Global issues observed in video Complete Trimester assessment if not finished.
Global Issues video Have a great shop cycle.
Ch. 2. Section 2
Supporting Generalizations – Write the following sentences in your notebook in the first column. Find evidence to support each of the following generalizations and write them in the column next to the sentence.
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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OBJECTIVES Be able to:
1. Identify and explain the factors that led to the growth of imperialism around the world.
2. Describe how, why, and where the U.S. began to expand its interests abroad in the late 1800s.
3. Explain how the U.S. applied the Monroe Doctrine to its foreign policy throughout the 1800s and early 1900s.
4. Analyze the arguments for and against U.S. imperialism in the late 1800s; Discuss in a persuasive essay if it is desirable for the U.S. to have an empire.
5. Describe the causes, events, and effects of the Spanish American War.
6. Summarize why the U.S. wanted to build the Panama Canal.
7. Analyze the goals of TR’s “Big Stick” diplomacy. Compare Taft and Wilson’s foreign policies and explain how they differed from TR’s.
8. Locate on a map: U.S.; Samoan, Hawaiian, & Philippine Islands; Alaska; Cuba, Wake & Midway Islands; China; Guam; Puerto Rico; Venezuela; Mexico; Nicaragua; Colombia; Panama; Canal Zone; Atlantic & Pacific Ocean; Caribbean Sea; Japan.
9. Identify important people, treaties, and ideas from the chapter including A.T. Mahan, Seward, Commodore Perry, Monroe Doctrine, John Hay, Hearst, Pulitzer, Rough Riders, Walter Reed, Queen Liliuokalani
10. Define relevant vocabulary including yellow journalism, social Darwinism, sphere of influence, Open Door Policy, imperialism. jingoism, manifest destiny, nationalism, annex, banana republic, arbitration, Big Stick/Gunboat, Dollar, and Moral/Missionary Diplomacy.
ASSIGNMENTS: (Use complete sentences unless otherwise noted.)
Tues. 9/9 – Review Class rules. HW: Finish timeline worksheet. Have parent signature sheet signed. Cover textbook.
Wed. 9/10 – Review Timeline. Guided notes - Imperialism HW: Read pp.352-356, “The Pressure to Expand” and answer Section 1 Assessment questions 1-5, p.356.
Thurs. 9/11 – Review homework. Locate the areas listed in objective #8 above on the map handout. Read “The Spanish American War,” pp. 357-364 and begin guided reading questions. HW: Finish Spanish American War guided reading.
Fri. 9/12 – Review Spanish American War Guided Reading questions. HW: Read pp.362 and 370. U.S. Foreign Intervention 1898 to present. Answer Fast Forward question on p.362 and Chart question p.357.
Mon. 9/15 – Review HW. Read “A New Foreign Policy,” pp. 366-371 and complete Guided Reading. HW: Read “On the Race for Empire” handout and answer questions on a separate piece of paper.
Tues. 9/16 – Read section 4, “Debating America’s New Role,” pp.372-375 and complete guided notes. Create chart of at least 3 reasons for and 3 reasons against imperialism. . HW: Write a short essay discussing if it is desirable for the U.S. to have an empire. Why or why not? FCAs: 1) Choose side. 2) At least two accurate, well-supported reasons for your choice. 3) Format. (Complete sentences. Skip lines. 1 to 2 pages. Introduction & Conclusion) Essay due Thursday.
Wed. 9/17 – CONSTITUTION DAY. Complete Founders and amendment worksheets. HW: Complete study guide.
Thurs. 9/18 – Finish chapter work. Complete study guide. HW: Study for test.
Fri. 9/19 – Test on Ch. 10
Double class - Review pp. 378-379. Watch Panama Canal movie in class. Complete handout questions below for the Panama Canal.
Mon. 9/22 – Field Trip. Non attenders: Upfront Magazine/Current Events assignment.
Tues. 9/23 – Election 2008 discussion
HW: Answer cartoon question on p.368.
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal was begun in __________ (year) by the __________. T_________ R______________ became president in 1901. He believed in ______________ diplomacy. In 1903, Secretary of State John _______and Bunau-Varilla signed a new treaty. The U.S. paid Panama $_____ million for the right to build a canal. Most of the workers came from ____________. With an overall length of 1000 feet and a width of ______ feet, each lock if stood on end would have been the tallest structure in the world. One lock would have held ______ statues of Liberty end to end with room to spare. The grand opening was on August 15, __________. The canal was finished ahead of schedule and cost less than estimated. The cost was $_______ million to America. America and French combined was $639 million, in today’s money it is more then $_____ billion. The human cost since 1904 was 5609 dead. The ______ mile crossing takes approximately _______ hours.
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