Sorry I'm missing class, guys and gals, but I'm sure you survived without me.
If you have any burning questions, you may post them here. Have a good weekend!
PS - I hate the flu.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
US - Thursday, 9/27
Today...
1. Founding Figures Presentations:
- George Washington
- Mercy Otis Warren
- Samuel Adams
- John Hancock
- Thomas Paine
Please be sure to get copies of the notes from a classmate if you were absent.
Quiz on the Founding Figures will be on WEDNESDAY of next week (10/3). Don't memorize dates.
NO HOMEWORK
1. Founding Figures Presentations:
- George Washington
- Mercy Otis Warren
- Samuel Adams
- John Hancock
- Thomas Paine
Please be sure to get copies of the notes from a classmate if you were absent.
Quiz on the Founding Figures will be on WEDNESDAY of next week (10/3). Don't memorize dates.
NO HOMEWORK
EURO - Thursday, 9/27
Today...
1. Opener: What's the purpose of castles in the middle ages?
2. Clips of Castle documentary with viewing guide
3. Castle elements review
HOMEWORK:
for Friday
RG #7, Ch 14.1, answer #8 on 385
Please read this section thoroughly, and bring your books to class in prep. for our essay assignment.
1. Opener: What's the purpose of castles in the middle ages?
2. Clips of Castle documentary with viewing guide
3. Castle elements review
HOMEWORK:
for Friday
RG #7, Ch 14.1, answer #8 on 385
Please read this section thoroughly, and bring your books to class in prep. for our essay assignment.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
US - Wednesday, 9/26
Today:
1. Founding Figures project Computer Lab Day (finishing PowerPoints)
HOMEWORK:
Email Ms. Shea your completed PowerPoint by midnight Wednesday.
1. Founding Figures project Computer Lab Day (finishing PowerPoints)
HOMEWORK:
Email Ms. Shea your completed PowerPoint by midnight Wednesday.
EURO - Wednesday, 9/26
Today:
1. Map Quiz (Must be made up by Friday, 9.29)
HOMEWORK:
for Friday
Reading Guide #7, ch 14.1, p. 378 - 385, answer #6 on p. 385
1. Map Quiz (Must be made up by Friday, 9.29)
HOMEWORK:
for Friday
Reading Guide #7, ch 14.1, p. 378 - 385, answer #6 on p. 385
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
US - Tuesday, 9/25
Today...
1. LIbrary research day for the Founding Figures Project.
HOMEWORK:
Turn in your bibliography to turnitin.com by midnight Tuesday
Meet in the computer lab (A4) on Wednesday.
1. LIbrary research day for the Founding Figures Project.
HOMEWORK:
Turn in your bibliography to turnitin.com by midnight Tuesday
Meet in the computer lab (A4) on Wednesday.
EURO - Tuesday, 9/25
Today:
1. Opener: What were the advantages of Feudalism? What were the disadvantages?
Homework check: Reading Guide #6
2. Fedualism Review notes
3. Medieval Church notes
HOMEWORK:
Study for Weds. Map Quiz:
Interactive Map of Europe
Europe Map Quiz
Another Europe Map Quiz
(If you have more map quiz links, post them in the comments!)
for Friday
Reading Guide #7, Ch 14.1 p. 378-385, answer #8 on p. 385
1. Opener: What were the advantages of Feudalism? What were the disadvantages?
Homework check: Reading Guide #6
2. Fedualism Review notes
3. Medieval Church notes
HOMEWORK:
Study for Weds. Map Quiz:
Interactive Map of Europe
Europe Map Quiz
Another Europe Map Quiz
(If you have more map quiz links, post them in the comments!)
for Friday
Reading Guide #7, Ch 14.1 p. 378-385, answer #8 on p. 385
Monday, September 24, 2007
US - Monday, 9/24
Today...
1. Outlined "Founding Figures" project.
2. Began library research for project.
HOMEWORK:
Continue research - Group bibliography due Tuesday night!
Meet in the library on Tuesday.
1. Outlined "Founding Figures" project.
2. Began library research for project.
HOMEWORK:
Continue research - Group bibliography due Tuesday night!
Meet in the library on Tuesday.
EURO - Monday, 9/24
Today
1. Feudalism Skits!
HOMEWORK:
Due Tuesday
RG #6, ch 13.4 p. 370-373, answer #6 on p. 373 and "Critical Thinking" #5 on p. 374
Due Wednesday
Study for Euro Map Quiz
Due Friday
RG # 7, ch 14.1 p. 378-385, answer #8 on p. 385
1. Feudalism Skits!
HOMEWORK:
Due Tuesday
RG #6, ch 13.4 p. 370-373, answer #6 on p. 373 and "Critical Thinking" #5 on p. 374
Due Wednesday
Study for Euro Map Quiz
Due Friday
RG # 7, ch 14.1 p. 378-385, answer #8 on p. 385
Sunday, September 23, 2007
US Students - Bonus!
The first two people from each period to comment on this post explaining (so, give me detail) something you learned about a figure from the enlightenment will get a reward.
Include your name and period.
You must post about a different figure than the person before you.
Include your name and period.
You must post about a different figure than the person before you.
Friday, September 21, 2007
US - Friday, 9/21
Today:
1. Age of Enlightenment Webquest
LINKS:
Encyclopedia Britannica online. Your best bet for basic information.
An excellent summary of the Philosophes and their various schools of thought.
This takes you to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy which has entries on most of the people listed. Since each thinker has a separate URL (3000 of them) you will have to do a little work to find the correct entry.
An excellent source with links to many websites in both philosophy and science.
HOMEWORK:
for Monday
finish your Enlightenment Webquest
1. Age of Enlightenment Webquest
LINKS:
Encyclopedia Britannica online. Your best bet for basic information.
An excellent summary of the Philosophes and their various schools of thought.
This takes you to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy which has entries on most of the people listed. Since each thinker has a separate URL (3000 of them) you will have to do a little work to find the correct entry.
An excellent source with links to many websites in both philosophy and science.
HOMEWORK:
for Monday
finish your Enlightenment Webquest
EURO - Friday, 9/21
Today:
1. Counseling dept. presentation "High School 101"
HOMEWORK:
for Wednesday, 9/26
Study for the Map quiz
1. Counseling dept. presentation "High School 101"
HOMEWORK:
for Wednesday, 9/26
Study for the Map quiz
Thursday, September 20, 2007
US - Thursday, 9/20
Today:
1. PBS Documentary on slavery (viewing guide handed in at end of period).
HOMEWORK:
for Friday
RG #6, p. 89-93 (Ch 3.4), answer #3 and #5 on p. 93
Meet in the Computer Lab (A4) tomorrow!
1. PBS Documentary on slavery (viewing guide handed in at end of period).
HOMEWORK:
for Friday
RG #6, p. 89-93 (Ch 3.4), answer #3 and #5 on p. 93
Meet in the Computer Lab (A4) tomorrow!
EURO - Thursday, 9/20
Today...
1. Worked on Feudalism Skits (you'll have part of Monday to practice, and then be ready to present the second half of the period)
HOMEWORK:
for Friday
Map of Europe! (Quiz next week!)
1. Worked on Feudalism Skits (you'll have part of Monday to practice, and then be ready to present the second half of the period)
HOMEWORK:
for Friday
Map of Europe! (Quiz next week!)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
US - Wednesday, 9/19
Today:
1. Opener: Why did the N. and S. fight the civil war?
2. Regionalism notes
HOMEWORK:
for Thursday
RG #5, p. 76-88 (Ch 3.2, 3.3), answer #5 on 82, #2 on 88, #19 on 94
for Friday
RG #6, p. 89-93 (Ch 3.4), answer #3 and #5 on p. 93
1. Opener: Why did the N. and S. fight the civil war?
2. Regionalism notes
HOMEWORK:
for Thursday
RG #5, p. 76-88 (Ch 3.2, 3.3), answer #5 on 82, #2 on 88, #19 on 94
for Friday
RG #6, p. 89-93 (Ch 3.4), answer #3 and #5 on p. 93
EURO - Map Quiz Helpful Links
Use these to practice for next week's Map Quiz:
Map Quiz on Wednesday 9/26
Interactive Map of Europe
Europe Map Quiz
Another Europe Map Quiz
Practice hard, and good luck!
Map Quiz on Wednesday 9/26
Interactive Map of Europe
Europe Map Quiz
Another Europe Map Quiz
Practice hard, and good luck!
EURO - Wednesday, 9/19
Today....
1. Film clip on fall of Rome
2. Opener: European Mental Map (how much European geography do you know?)
3. European Map activity Map Quiz NEXT WEEK!
HOMEWORK:
for Thursday
Reading Guide #5: Ch 13 sections 2 and 3, p. 358 -369, answer #13 and #17 on p. 374
for Friday
Completed European Map, labeled (coloring optional - encouraged only if you can do it neatly!). Legibility is very important.
1. Film clip on fall of Rome
2. Opener: European Mental Map (how much European geography do you know?)
3. European Map activity Map Quiz NEXT WEEK!
HOMEWORK:
for Thursday
Reading Guide #5: Ch 13 sections 2 and 3, p. 358 -369, answer #13 and #17 on p. 374
for Friday
Completed European Map, labeled (coloring optional - encouraged only if you can do it neatly!). Legibility is very important.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
US - Tuesday, 9/18
Today...
1. No opener - finish up Colonial Mercantilism reading questions
2. Discussion of Thos. Mun v. Adam Smith on Mercantilism
- who's it good for?
3. Group activity - Which groups like/dislike mercantilism and why?
HOMEWORK:
for Thursday
RG #5, p. 76-88 (Ch 3.2, 3.3), answer #5 on 82, #2 on 88, #19 on 94
for Friday
RG #6, p. 89-93 (Ch 3.4), answer #3 and #5 on p. 93
1. No opener - finish up Colonial Mercantilism reading questions
2. Discussion of Thos. Mun v. Adam Smith on Mercantilism
- who's it good for?
3. Group activity - Which groups like/dislike mercantilism and why?
HOMEWORK:
for Thursday
RG #5, p. 76-88 (Ch 3.2, 3.3), answer #5 on 82, #2 on 88, #19 on 94
for Friday
RG #6, p. 89-93 (Ch 3.4), answer #3 and #5 on p. 93
EURO - Tuesday 9/18
Today...
1. Opener: According to your textbook, describe Charlemagne? (Describe...)
2. SOAPS - viewing your textbook critically as a secondary source
4. From the Fall of Rome to Charlemagne in 3 minutes (quick review)
3. Charlemagne video clip
- according to the video, describe Charlemagne
- compare/contrast with textbook description
HOMEWORK:
for Thursday
Reading Guide #5: Ch 13 sections 2 and 3, p. 358 -369, answer #13 and #17 on p. 374
1. Opener: According to your textbook, describe Charlemagne? (Describe...)
2. SOAPS - viewing your textbook critically as a secondary source
4. From the Fall of Rome to Charlemagne in 3 minutes (quick review)
3. Charlemagne video clip
- according to the video, describe Charlemagne
- compare/contrast with textbook description
HOMEWORK:
for Thursday
Reading Guide #5: Ch 13 sections 2 and 3, p. 358 -369, answer #13 and #17 on p. 374
Monday, September 17, 2007
US - Monday, 9/17
Today
1. Quiz on RG 1 - 3
if you missed this quiz, it must be made up by Weds afternoon.
2. Mercantilism (reading and questions)
HOMEWORK:
for Tuesday
RG #4, p. 68-75 (Ch 3.1), answer #5 on 75, #15 on 94
for Thursday
RG #5, p. 76-88 (Ch 3.2, 3.3), answer #5 on 82, #2 on 88, #19 on 94
for Friday
RG #6, p. 89-93 (Ch 3.4), answer #3 and #5 on p. 93
1. Quiz on RG 1 - 3
if you missed this quiz, it must be made up by Weds afternoon.
2. Mercantilism (reading and questions)
HOMEWORK:
for Tuesday
RG #4, p. 68-75 (Ch 3.1), answer #5 on 75, #15 on 94
for Thursday
RG #5, p. 76-88 (Ch 3.2, 3.3), answer #5 on 82, #2 on 88, #19 on 94
for Friday
RG #6, p. 89-93 (Ch 3.4), answer #3 and #5 on p. 93
EURO - Monday 9/17
Today...
1. Quiz on Rome and review
If you missed this quiz, it must be made up by Weds afternoon.
2. Overview of new unit (middle ages)
HOMEWORK:
for Tuesday
Reading Guide #4: Ch 13 section 1, p. 350 - 357, answer #3 and #7 on p. 357
for Thursday
Reading Guide #5: Ch 13 section 2 and 3, p. 358 -369, answer #13 and #17 on p. 374
Reminder - answers to RG questions should be a full paragraph (5-6 sentences) or more.
1. Quiz on Rome and review
If you missed this quiz, it must be made up by Weds afternoon.
2. Overview of new unit (middle ages)
HOMEWORK:
for Tuesday
Reading Guide #4: Ch 13 section 1, p. 350 - 357, answer #3 and #7 on p. 357
for Thursday
Reading Guide #5: Ch 13 section 2 and 3, p. 358 -369, answer #13 and #17 on p. 374
Reminder - answers to RG questions should be a full paragraph (5-6 sentences) or more.
Friday, September 14, 2007
EURO - Friday, 9/14
Today:
1. Opener: Reviewed overall timeline of Roman civilization
2. Graphic Flow Chart on rise and "fall" of Roman Empire
HOMEWORK:
Study for Monday's quiz!
1. Opener: Reviewed overall timeline of Roman civilization
2. Graphic Flow Chart on rise and "fall" of Roman Empire
HOMEWORK:
Study for Monday's quiz!
US - Friday, 9/14
Today:
1. Movie! "Nightmare at Jamestown" documentary
- viewing guide turned in at end of period
HOMEWORK:
Study for Monday's quiz
1. Movie! "Nightmare at Jamestown" documentary
- viewing guide turned in at end of period
HOMEWORK:
Study for Monday's quiz
Thursday, September 13, 2007
US - Thursday, 9/13
Today...
1. Opener: identify the 13 original colonies
2. Jamestown vs. the Mayflower: drawing conclusions based on the passenger manifests
3. Mercantilism and Colonialism (we'll revisit in another class).
HOMEWORK:
Read p. 42 - 47 (Jamestown)
On Monday's QUIZ:
Columbus
Spanish Explorers
Early Settlement (New England, Middle and Chesapeake sections)
Jamestown (both the reading and the film)
Proprietary Colonies
1. Opener: identify the 13 original colonies
2. Jamestown vs. the Mayflower: drawing conclusions based on the passenger manifests
3. Mercantilism and Colonialism (we'll revisit in another class).
HOMEWORK:
Read p. 42 - 47 (Jamestown)
On Monday's QUIZ:
Columbus
Spanish Explorers
Early Settlement (New England, Middle and Chesapeake sections)
Jamestown (both the reading and the film)
Proprietary Colonies
EURO STUDENTS! Bonus!
The first 3 people from each period who answer the following question will be rewarded...
Describe 1 new thing you have learned about Rome this week. It must be different from the other people who have commented.
Describe 1 new thing you have learned about Rome this week. It must be different from the other people who have commented.
EURO - Thursday, 9/13
In class today...
1. Opener: "Did the Roman Empire Fall? Why/Why not?"
2. Short lecture: Rise of Christianity in Rome, Split/Decline of RE
3. Analyzing Sources activity (p. 177 in textbook)
HOMEWORK:
Study for the quiz!
- Transition from Republic to Empire
- Caesar
- Rise of Christianity
- Pax Romana
- Decline/Fall of RE
- Roman Numerals (memorize the numerals, too!)
1. Opener: "Did the Roman Empire Fall? Why/Why not?"
2. Short lecture: Rise of Christianity in Rome, Split/Decline of RE
3. Analyzing Sources activity (p. 177 in textbook)
HOMEWORK:
Study for the quiz!
- Transition from Republic to Empire
- Caesar
- Rise of Christianity
- Pax Romana
- Decline/Fall of RE
- Roman Numerals (memorize the numerals, too!)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
US - Wednesday, 9/12
In class...
1. Opener: How is SOAPS useful? What are its limitations?
2. Finish Columbus summary posters
3. In-class mini-essay on "Who do YOU think Columbus was?"
HOMEWORK:
Reading Guide #3 for Thursday
Skim Jamestown reading, p. 42-47 for Friday
Quiz on SOAPS, Columbus, historical perspective on Monday, 9/17
1. Opener: How is SOAPS useful? What are its limitations?
2. Finish Columbus summary posters
3. In-class mini-essay on "Who do YOU think Columbus was?"
HOMEWORK:
Reading Guide #3 for Thursday
Skim Jamestown reading, p. 42-47 for Friday
Quiz on SOAPS, Columbus, historical perspective on Monday, 9/17
EURO - Wednesday 9/12
In class...
1. Opener: What made Rome so adept at managing their empire?
Homework check, RG #2
2. Lecture/Notes: Roman Empire, Caeser, Augustus, Pax Romana
HOMEWORK
Due for Thurs 9/13
Reading Guide #3
p. 173 - 176, answer #3 and #6 on p. 176
p. 180, answer #6 on p. 183
1. Opener: What made Rome so adept at managing their empire?
Homework check, RG #2
2. Lecture/Notes: Roman Empire, Caeser, Augustus, Pax Romana
HOMEWORK
Due for Thurs 9/13
Reading Guide #3
p. 173 - 176, answer #3 and #6 on p. 176
p. 180, answer #6 on p. 183
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
EURO - Tuesday, 9/11
In class today...
1. Opener: What was Rome's greatest contribution to engineering/architecture?
- Collected syllabus
2. Movie: Engineering the Empire - Describe two structures/advances shown in the film and explain why they were so advanced.
3. Revisit opener: In light of the movie, now what do you think Rome's greatest contribution was? Why?
HOMEWORK
Due for Weds 9/12
Reading Guide #2
p. 160 - 165, answer #6 on p.165
p. 168 - 172, answer # 8 on p. 172
Due for Thurs 9/13
Reading Guide #3
p. 173 - 176, answer #3 and #6 on p. 176
p. 180, answer #6 on p. 183
1. Opener: What was Rome's greatest contribution to engineering/architecture?
- Collected syllabus
2. Movie: Engineering the Empire - Describe two structures/advances shown in the film and explain why they were so advanced.
3. Revisit opener: In light of the movie, now what do you think Rome's greatest contribution was? Why?
HOMEWORK
Due for Weds 9/12
Reading Guide #2
p. 160 - 165, answer #6 on p.165
p. 168 - 172, answer # 8 on p. 172
Due for Thurs 9/13
Reading Guide #3
p. 173 - 176, answer #3 and #6 on p. 176
p. 180, answer #6 on p. 183
US - Tuesday 9/11
In class today....
1. Opener: Describe the "Columbian Exchange" and two impacts it had on N. America and/or Europe. - Collected syllabus, checked R.G. #2
2. Finish SOAPS Columbus Packet
3. Summaries of "Who is Columbus" according to each source, in groups.
HOMEWORK CHANGES
Reading Guide #3 now due on Thursday
Skim Jamestown reading, p. 42-47 for Friday
Quiz on SOAPS, Columbus, historical perspective on Monday, 9/17
1. Opener: Describe the "Columbian Exchange" and two impacts it had on N. America and/or Europe. - Collected syllabus, checked R.G. #2
2. Finish SOAPS Columbus Packet
3. Summaries of "Who is Columbus" according to each source, in groups.
HOMEWORK CHANGES
Reading Guide #3 now due on Thursday
Skim Jamestown reading, p. 42-47 for Friday
Quiz on SOAPS, Columbus, historical perspective on Monday, 9/17
Monday, September 10, 2007
Do you like prizes?
The first ten people to comment on this post with your full name, class period, and something new you learned in this class will get a prize (yes, it will be worth it).
US - Monday 9/10
In Class Today...
1. Mark Twain Opener: "The very ink with which history is written is fluid prejudice." What is Twain saying in this quote?
2. Homework check
3. Reviewed SOAPS method of analyzing sources using excerpts on Columbus
HOMEWORK
1. Mark Twain Opener: "The very ink with which history is written is fluid prejudice." What is Twain saying in this quote?
2. Homework check
3. Reviewed SOAPS method of analyzing sources using excerpts on Columbus
HOMEWORK
U.S. History HW for week of Monday, 9/10
For Tuesday
Reading Guide #2: p. 36 – 41, answer #17 on p. 64
Reading Guide #3: p. 49 – 57, p. 59 – 63, answer #21, 23, 26 on p. 64
For Thursday
EURO - Monday, 9/10
In class today...
1. Opener: Describe one strength and one weakness of the Roman Republic.
2. Passed out Homework Check sheets, stamped HW due today (Reading Guide #1)
3. Reviewed Roman Republic gov't structure, strengths and weaknesses
4. Roman Numerals - notes and crossword activity
HOMEWORK:
Due for Tues 9/11
Syllabus contract/Film Permission Slip (if you haven't turned it in already)
Due for Weds 9/12
Reading Guide #2
p. 160 - 165, answer #6 on p.165
p. 168 - 172, answer # 8 on p. 172
Due for Thurs 9/13
Reading Guide #3
p. 173 - 176, answer #3 and #6 on p. 176
p. 180, answer #6 on p. 183
You do not need your book for Tuesday.
1. Opener: Describe one strength and one weakness of the Roman Republic.
2. Passed out Homework Check sheets, stamped HW due today (Reading Guide #1)
3. Reviewed Roman Republic gov't structure, strengths and weaknesses
4. Roman Numerals - notes and crossword activity
HOMEWORK:
Due for Tues 9/11
Syllabus contract/Film Permission Slip (if you haven't turned it in already)
Due for Weds 9/12
Reading Guide #2
p. 160 - 165, answer #6 on p.165
p. 168 - 172, answer # 8 on p. 172
Due for Thurs 9/13
Reading Guide #3
p. 173 - 176, answer #3 and #6 on p. 176
p. 180, answer #6 on p. 183
You do not need your book for Tuesday.
Friday, September 7, 2007
US - Friday, 9/7
In class today ...
1. Reviewed Syllabus in detail, discussed academic integrity policy, grading categories, "No Problem" Pass, etc.
2. Quick brainstorm about Columbus and secondary sources.
HOMEWORK:
1. Review syllabus with parent/guardian, and have them sign the contract/film permission slip by Tuesday.
2. Get all necessary supplies and have binder in order with dividers - for Monday.
3. Reading Guide #1: Columbus (p.22 - 28)... a) Describe Columbus and b) his impact on N. America. One long paragraph (6+ sentences) for each a) and b).
Bring your book on Monday!
1. Reviewed Syllabus in detail, discussed academic integrity policy, grading categories, "No Problem" Pass, etc.
2. Quick brainstorm about Columbus and secondary sources.
HOMEWORK:
1. Review syllabus with parent/guardian, and have them sign the contract/film permission slip by Tuesday.
2. Get all necessary supplies and have binder in order with dividers - for Monday.
3. Reading Guide #1: Columbus (p.22 - 28)... a) Describe Columbus and b) his impact on N. America. One long paragraph (6+ sentences) for each a) and b).
Bring your book on Monday!
EURO - Friday, 9/7
In class today ...
1. Reviewed Syllabus in detail, discussed academic integrity policy, grading categories, "No Problem" Pass, etc.
2. Began reading for homework.
HOMEWORK:
1. Review syllabus with parent/guardian, and have them sign the contract/film permission slip by Tuesday.
2. Get all necessary supplies and have binder in order with dividers - for Monday.
3. Reading: p. 153-160 (Roman Republic). Describe TWO ways in which geography affected the spread of the Roman Empire - for Monday.
1. Reviewed Syllabus in detail, discussed academic integrity policy, grading categories, "No Problem" Pass, etc.
2. Began reading for homework.
HOMEWORK:
1. Review syllabus with parent/guardian, and have them sign the contract/film permission slip by Tuesday.
2. Get all necessary supplies and have binder in order with dividers - for Monday.
3. Reading: p. 153-160 (Roman Republic). Describe TWO ways in which geography affected the spread of the Roman Empire - for Monday.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
US - Thursday, 9/6
Today....
1. Passed out books
2. Reviewed basic classroom expectations ("Respect" opener)
3. Did some "get to know you" activities
HOMEWORK:
Cover your book and bring it with you to class tomorrow.
1. Passed out books
2. Reviewed basic classroom expectations ("Respect" opener)
3. Did some "get to know you" activities
HOMEWORK:
Cover your book and bring it with you to class tomorrow.
EURO - Thursday, 9/6
In today's class....
1. Passed out books
2. Reviewed basic classroom expectations ("Respect" opener)
3. Did some "get to know you" activities
HOMEWORK:
Cover your book and bring it with you to class tomorrow.
1. Passed out books
2. Reviewed basic classroom expectations ("Respect" opener)
3. Did some "get to know you" activities
HOMEWORK:
Cover your book and bring it with you to class tomorrow.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Welcome to another school year!
Hi students and families!
This is the class blog for Ms. Shea's European Studies and U.S. History classes. Here you'll be able to find homework assignments, links to news stories of note, and other important class information, so check back here often.
I'm really looking forward to this year and getting to know you all while we work our way through some really interesting periods of history.
Parents, remember that Curriculum Night is coming up on September 18th - I hope to see you there!
~ Ms. Shea
This is the class blog for Ms. Shea's European Studies and U.S. History classes. Here you'll be able to find homework assignments, links to news stories of note, and other important class information, so check back here often.
I'm really looking forward to this year and getting to know you all while we work our way through some really interesting periods of history.
Parents, remember that Curriculum Night is coming up on September 18th - I hope to see you there!
~ Ms. Shea
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