9/12 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Complete pg. 25…using pg. 26 as a reference to develop your ranking.
2.  BRIEF overview of the causes for the Civil War (pg. 26-28)
3.  Do pg. 29 (S.P.A.M. method)
4.  Review map assignment
5.  ISIS update

HW -

9/11 Class Agenda (Patriot Day)

1.  Bellringer:  13 years ago today, we (un)officially began a "War on Terrorism."  Last night, our President committed our nation in a fight against the ISIS (ISIL) organization.  Is this the right thing for us to do?  Can we win the "War on Terrorism?"  

2.  Discuss President Obama's speech on ISIS (ISIL)

• In depth:  What don't we know about ISIS?

2.  9/11:  Then and Now

• What happened (NYC)?  Timeline of 9/11 attack (History.com)
• Why/How did it happen?  9/11 (Brain-pop) - background of the attack
• What were the (long-term) results?  How 9/11 Changed Us (Today.com)

HW - Watch news tonight

9/10 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Looking at your map, can you think of places in America that would be impacted by:  hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts/wildfires?  How do these Americans cope with those threats?
2.  Regional Dilema activity
3.  Quick Civil War review (pg. 26-27)
4.  Active Reading refresher (from "The Bob")

HW - Active Reading:  pg. 9 -13 due FRIDAY (start at "Impact of Western Expansion")

9/9 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  If you were visiting another state, and someone asked you where Syracuse is...how would you give them an idea about where you are from?  Introduce term - relative location

2.  5 Themes of Geography Notes (pg. 3)

3.  Map Activity

HW - Finish Map Activity 

9/8 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Write about a time when you made a bad excuse for doing something wrong…
2.  Classroom Expectations
3.  Paragraph Peer Review:  Is the "sandwich" complete?
4.  Current Events:  Why do I need to pay attention to the world around me?

HW - Signatures for  "Expectations" sheet

9/4 Class Agenda

1.  Collect Profile
2.  Unit Packet Debriefing…how and where do I complete my "bell ringers?"
3.  Me, Myself & I writing activity.
4.  Preview tomorrow

HW - Late Profile?

Class Agenda 9/3: Welcome Back!

1.  Attendance & seating chart
2.  Front board overview
3.  Room 309 orientation
4.  Mr. Law Introduction (Prezi)

HW - Student Profile
       - Need supplies?  Binder & loose leaf paper