Fri. 9/11 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Can you identify/describe the following:

• Terrorism
• Osama bin Laden
• Al-Qaeda

2.  Now check your work...Brain-pop.

3.  Video as a primary source...view 9/11 footage.

4.  How did 9/11 change us (probably for the foreseeable future)?  

5.  Review Map Assignment

HW - 

Thurs. 9/10 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Give your paragraph back to your table partner for a peer review:  Does the paragraph have:

• Topic sentence?
• At least 3 supporting details?
• Concluding/closing statement?

2.  5 Themes of Geography Review

3.  Map Activity

HW - Finish Map Activity

Wed. 9/9 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  What are the key parts of a good paragraph?  List.
2.  Collect Profile/Expectations...late?
3.  Me, myself and I assignment.  We will write a paragraph in class today, and review the key parts of that piece.

HW - Profile/Expectations (late)
       - Supplies:  Binder, some loose leaf paper

Tues. 9/8 Class Agenda

1.  Attendance - Seats

2.  Room 309 Debriefing

3.  Unit Packet Distribution:  How do I do a "bellringer?"  

4.  Expectations

5.  Introductions:  Me (Prezi)...you (Student Profile)

HW - Sign and return Expectations & Profile

       - Supplies?  Do you have a 3 ring binder?  Loose leaf paper?

2015-2016 School Year Begins....

WELCOME BACK!

6/12-6/16 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Can you name ALL the presidents on your packet cover?
2.  Modern Era Unit Independent Study.  Over the next 3 days, you will be researching the presidencies of Nixon through George W. Bush.  Use the resources in class, and the video clips below, to complete your "Modern Era" packet.

Friday 6/12

• Richard Nixon:  Brain-pop
• Gerald Ford
• Jimmy Carter
• Review your work...

Monday 6/15

1.  Bellringer:  Why did Ronald Reagan (clip) appeal to Americans in the 1980s?

• Ronald Reagan
• George H.W. Bush
• Review your work...

Tuesday 6/16

1.  Bellringer:  If a president does a good job, but makes bad choices in his/her personal life, should that matter to the American people?  Watch the clip below....then explain.  

• Bill Clinton
• George W. Bush & Interview 
• Review your work...
• Closure:  Read the article on the amount of money that we spend on our ex-presidents, and answer the question that follows.

6/11 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Congratulations on a job well done!  Projects were outstanding!  Now, back to work...We have to cover Nixon through Obama!
2.  Collaboration Grades:  Grade your group mates on their work over the last several weeks.
3.  Political Typology Quiz:  See Mr. Law for the handout.

HW - Bonus from the Quiz?