No Homework during Winter Break! :-)

When we return, we will begin our unit on The Great War. A note-taking packet will be assigned, along with chapter reading. A detailed list of activities will be posted the week we return.

Have a safe and fun filled Holiday!

Homework and Classwork for the week of
December 13,2010
Classwork

We will have a mini unit on Women's Suffrage leading up to the ratification of the 19th amendment. There are several in-class documents we will explore and work on and we will watch an edited version of Iron Jawed Angels. {A note was sent home last week}

Homework

Current event due 12/14
Chapter 19 Note-taking packet due 12/17
NO GEOGRAPHY

Trivia

In two, solid paragraphs, answer this question. Due 12/16*
What is the name of the city where The Grinch did his evil deeds in, How The Grinch Stole Christmas *This is Thursday, not Friday!

Have a safe and wonderful Winter Break. Best wishes to all for a healthy and happy 2011!

Homework and Classwork for the week of
December 6,2010
Classwork

We will be working on Struggles for Justice this week.
Students will be working in pre-determined groups. Each group will be responsible for teaching the rest of the class about their groups' particular struggle for justice. Presentations will be on Thursday.
We have an in-class work sheet dealing with Ida B. Wells on Friday. This will be due at the end of class.

Homework
Students need to read ages 660-665 in our History books.

Current event due Tues. 12/7
Geography-Where in Europe,due Fri. 12/10
Essay-and DBQ packet due Tues. 12/7-The essay prompt was: In 5 paragraphs,describe three changes that occurred during the Progressive Era that directly benefited American citizens.
Everyone should continue working on their Note-Taking packet as well. Taking supplemental notes from the chapter as need be.

Trivia

In two paragraphs, using your own words, answer the following question. Due Fri. 12/10
What mountain range forms a high wall between France and Spain?