Class Agenda 10/9

1.  Bellringer:  What was the impact of immigration on modern culture?  A son of an Arab American, and Caucasian American created a company worth $300 Billion and employs around 50,000 people across the planet.  Steve Jobs was worth over $8 billion, and not only had a significant impact the economy, but on American culture as well.

2.  How did Ellis Island work?  Ellis Island video clip.  

3.  Take Citizenship Test:  How can immigrants become US citizens?  Notes...see last page of slide show (pg. 13c)

4.  Student Council Announcement:  Anyone interested in being involved with student council/volunteer work should attend a meeting during 8th grade lunch on Thursday, October 11th.  The meeting will take place in Room 17.  Mrs. Ferris will be facilitating the meeting.  We will not be having an election process for this year's student council, so if you want to be involved, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you attend this first meeting on Thursday during lunch.

HW - Project Due on MONDAY 10/15 (anyone have a late contract?)

       - please let me know TODAY if you need help getting supplies!