Week of Dec. 3rd - 7th

This week students will be focusing on World War II. Students will be able to explain what the world was like in between the wars, why and where WWII began, why the US entered WWII, the two theaters of conflict (Pacific and European), the immediate devastating impact of the war (casualties, Holocaust, Manhattan Project, etc...), and the wars future impact on Europe and the world (Cold War.)

Monday, Dec. 3rd

Students will complete the WWI section by taking the WWI test.

Homework: Guided Reading 21-1, 21-2, and 21-3; Economic Activity (21-1) due on Thursday

Tuesday, Dec. 4th

Students will begin the WWII section by discussing what Europe and the US were like after WWI and before WWII. In particular students will look at the effects of the Great Depression on the world. Further students will discuss why Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union all turned to dictators and how the military took control of Japan.

Homework: Guided Reading 21-1, 21-2, and 21-3; Economic Activity (21-1) due on Thursday

Wednesday, Dec. 5th

Students will look at how the war began. First students will look at appeasement and how Germany rearmed itself under Hitler and how the world attempted to appease him. Then students will discuss how Germany started WWII through aggressive expansion and discover how the early stages of WWII were fought in Europe. Then we will shift focus to the Pacific theater of WWII and look at how Japan's expansion and imperialism went contrary to US foreign policy and led to Pearl Harbor and the US entering WWII.

Homework: Guided Reading 21-1, 21-2, and 21-3; Economic Activity (21-1) both due on Thursday

Thursday, Dec. 6th

Students will discuss the US entry into WWII and how the war concluded on the European front.

DUE!!!: Guided Reading 21-1, 21-2, and 21-3; Economic Activity (21-1)

Friday, Dec. 7th

Students will discuss the Holocaust and its impact on Europe. Students will discover how the Nazi's attempted to solve what Hitler termed, "the Jewish problem."

Homework: Primary Source: Dacau Worksheet due on Monday (12/10)

WWI Test

The WWI test has been moved to Monday, December 3rd.

Week of Novemeber 26th - 30th

Monday, Nov. 26th

Welcome back students! I hope your break was relaxing and enjoyable.
Today students will begin the unit on WWI. Instead of taking reading notes, students will take extensive class notes and use a reading guide with questions while reading the text. Today we will focus on what started and caused WWI.

Homework: Guided Reading 20-3 and 20-4 - DUE WEDNESDAY!!

Tuesday, Nov. 27th

Students will look at how WWI was fought and how the allies won the war. Further we will look at the impact WWI had on the world (League of Nations, New countries in Europe and Middle East, etc...)

Homework: Complete Guided Reading 20-3 and 20-4 - Due TOMORROW!

Wednesday, Nov 28th

Pre-AP students will discuss their NHD outlines to help them write their mini-papers.
5th and 6th period will discuss the Russian Revolution and the formation of the U.S.S.R. or Soviet Union.

Homework:

• Pre-AP:
• Work on your outline, DUE MONDAY!!!
• Begin preparing for the test on Friday. Study Guide prep and Crossword puzzles.
• 5th and 6th:
• Begin preparing for the test on Friday.
• Study Guide prep and Crossword puzzles.

Thursday. Nov. 29th

Pre-AP will discuss the Russian Revolution and the formation of the U.S.S.R. or Soviet Union. 5th and 6th period will play Jeopardy Review game.

Homework: STUDY!!!

Friday, Nov. 30th

Pre-AP will review for their WWI test on Monday. 5th and 6th will take the WWI test.

Homework:

• 5th and 6th
• NO HOMEWORK
• Pre-AP
• Finish Outline and Study for WWI test.

EDLINE UPDATE!!!

Parents and Students,

Today I will update Edline. You will notice a lot of grades with stars listed instead of a number grade. Do not be alarmed. Most of those have yet to be graded.

The following assignments have not yet been graded and entered into the yearbook

• Pre-AP Classes (1st, 3rd, and 4th)
• 3 P Source Assignments
• NHD - 10/29
• 2 S Source
• NHD - 11/05
• 2 P Source
• NHD - 11/05
• You Decide Industrial Revolution
• 11/06
• Industrial Revolution Test
•  11/07
• World History (5th and 6th period)
• "You Decide Industrial Revolution"
• 11/06
• Industrial Revolution Test
• 11/08

Any other stars on Edline are down to the assignment not being completed at this time. X signify the student is exempt from the assignment. As always if you have questions feel free to email me.

Attention 5th and 6th Period: Industrial Revolution Test Pushed Back One Day

Due to an oversight on my part I have postponed the test for 5th and 6th period until tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 8th) I neglected to remind students to retrieve their notes from the homework bin during 5th and 6th period. Students will take the needs assessment survey in 5th and 6th period today and their Industrial Revolution test tomorrow. 1st, 2nd, and 4th period classes have not changed and took their Industrial Revolution test today and will take the needs assessment survey tomorrow.

In Summation:

5th and 6th: Industrial Rev. Test moved to Thursday, Nov. 8th, Needs Assessment Survey completed in class today.

1st, 2nd, and 4th: No change to the schedule.

Week of Nov. 5th - 9th

Monday, Nov. 5th

Students will look at the problems created during the Industrial Revolution and weigh them against the benefits that come out of the Industrial Revolution. After making a t-chart of the problems and benefits, students will wrote a five paragraph reason that gives detail on the reasons why they think the Industrial Revolution was worth or was not worth the problems it created.

Homework:

• Complete "Was it worth it" essay, Due TUESDAY!
• STUDY!!!!

Tuesday, Nov. 6th

Students will prepare for their Industrial Revolution test by playing the review game Jeopardy.

Homework: STUDY!!!

Wednesday, Nov. 7th

TEST DAY!!! Students will take the Industrial Revolution test. If they finish with time in class they will work on the next chapters notes in class.

Homework: 19-4 Reading Notes due FRIDAY!

Thursday, Nov. 8th

Students will take the "Special Needs Assessment Survey." This survey is anonymous and required by the district. It will take nearly the entire period to complete.

Homework: 19-4 Reading Notes due FRIDAY!

Friday, Nov. 9th

Today we will introduce Nationalism and Nation-States (19-4) to the students by looking at what nationalism is and how it effected Europe and Latin America. We will also discuss briefly the US Western Expansion or Manifest Destiny and the Civil War.

Homework: None

Week of October 29th - Nov. 2nd

This week's focus is the Industrial Revolution.

Monday, Oct. 29th

Today students will be introduced to the Industrial Revolution by looking at what the Industrial Revolution was, where and when it began, and why it began. Then we will look at the rise of factories and railroads. Students will fill in their reading notes during a class discussion.

Homework: 19-2 Reading Notes due Wednesday Oct. 31st

Tuesday, Oct. 30th

Today students will discuss how industry spread and new scientific discoveries and inventions that were caused by the Industrial Revolution. Students will discuss and fill-in their reading note guides during a class discussion.

Homework: 19-2 Reading Notes due Wednesday Oct. 31st

Wednesday, Oct. 31st

Today students will move into chapter 19 section 3 which focuses on the effects on society and politics. Students will discover the impact of rapidly growing cities, what industrial life was like, and changes in the roles of women and children in society. These effects lead to new ideas on the role of government in society and new political philosophies develop like Liberalism, Utilitarianism, and Socialism. Students will discuss as a class while filling out their note organizer.

DUE: 19-2 Reading Notes
Homework: 19-3 Reading Notes due Friday, Nov. 2nd

Thursday, Nov. 1st

Today students will discuss the industrial revolutions impact on art/literature and science/medicine. Students will look at examples of new artistic styles and read new literary styles and focuses. Students will discuss important scientific advancements and new ideas that emerge out of the Industrial Revolution, like the Germ Revolution, Einstein and his role in Physics and Charles Darwin, the Theory of Evolution, and Social Darwinism. All of this will be during a discussion in which students will fill out their notes.

Homework: 19-3 Reading Notes Due Friday, Nov. 2nd

Friday, Nov. 2nd

Today students will decide if the industrial revolution was good or bad for society. They will look at the negative and positive consequences and then write 5 paragraph essay defending their position.

Homework: Finish Essay by Monday. Nov. 5th
Due: 19-3 Reading Notes

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES!

Monday and Tuesday night are parent teacher conferences. I hope you will be able to attend the conferences especially if your son or daughter is struggling in my class. I have soccer off-season and will not be able to be at CJHS until 4:30. You should plan accordingly.

Week of October 22nd - 26th

This week will focus on the French Revolution and Napoleon's French Empire.

Monday, Oct. 22nd

Today students discussed the causes of the French Revolution, the major changes that took place during the French Revolution, the Reign of Terror, and the failure of the Directory and the revolution. They also checked the accuracy of their reading notes.

Enrichment Activity: Students may choose to watch a seciton of the Presidential debate tonight and writing a reaction paragraph about something they found interesting.

Tuesday, Oct. 23rd

Students discussed the French Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte by checking the accuracy of their reading notes.

No Homework

Wednesday, Oct. 24th

Today students looked at Napoleon's achievements and failures. After compiling a list of the two they decided if Napoleon was a good or bad leader and used evidence to support their conclusions in a three paragraph essay.

Homework: Complete the Napoleon: Good or Bad essay (3 paragraphs)

 

Thursday, Oct. 25th

Students will review today for their French Revolution and Napoleon Quiz on Friday.

Homework: STUDY for Quiz!!!

 

Friday, Oct. 26th

Students will take the French Revolution and Napoleon Quiz.

Homework: No Homework, Enjoy your weekend.

National History Day

• NHD students have three primary sources due MONDAY, OCTOBER 29th.
• If your student got a source returned to them that needs to be replaced they must do so by MONDAY, OCTOBER 29th.
• If your student did not turn in three secondary sources on Friday, Oct. 19th they must do so before Monday Oct. 29th. Otherwise there three primary sources will not be accepted and they will receive a zero for both deadlines.
• We will be launching a CJHS NHD website in the coming weeks to help students navigate the source and project requriements. A blog update and a reminder text will be sent out to inform parents and students of its launch.

Week of Oct. 15th - 19th

 Monday, Oct. 15th

Students reviewed for their test by playing Jeopardy as a class on Tuesday.

Tuesday, Oct. 16th

Students took their test over Chapter 18 Sections 1, 2, and 3.

Homework: Complete the reading notes from Chapter 19 Section 1 up to the section "The Rise of Napoleon" on page 3 by Friday, October 19th. The remaining pages will be checked for a grade on Monday, October 22nd.

Wednesday, Oct. 17th

Pre-AP:  Students meet to discuss source help and annotations. We also fielded questions and concerns students had.

5th and 6th Period: Students watched a video on the American Revolution from the series "America, The Story of Us." Students wrote down events they believed were influenced by Enlightenment ideas.

Homework: Complete the reading notes from Chapter 19 Section 1 up to the section "The Rise of Napoleon" on page 3 by Friday, October 19th. The remaining pages will be checked for a grade on Monday, October 22nd.

Thursday, Oct. 18th

In the morning students took the Explore test which is a pre-ACT test. The test went from 1st - 4th period. Afternoon classes watched a video on the French Revolution and worked on their reading notes in class.

Homework: Complete the reading notes from Chapter 19 Section 1 up to the section "The Rise of Napoleon" on page 3 by Friday, October 19th. The remaining pages will be checked for a grade on Monday, October 22nd.

Friday, October 19th

Students will be introduced and discuss the French Revolution. We will begin by looking at what it was, where and when it occurred, and how and why it happened. Then we will look at the events chronologically up to Napoleon's coup d'etat in 1799.

Due: Complete the reading notes from Chapter 19 Section 1 up to the section "The Rise of Napoleon" on page 3 by Friday, October 19th. The remaining pages will be checked for a grade on Monday, October 22nd.

HENDRIX RESEARCH SATURDAY!!!, October 20th

Pre-AP National History Day students are invited to come up to Hendrix library this Saturday to get a tour of the resources Hendrix has to offer the CJHS students. 1st period: 1 - 2; 2nd period: 2 - 3; and 4th period: 3 - 4. See the letter your student got last week for more information. Students were given a form on Wednesday that needs to be completed so student can check out books from the Bailey library.

 

Next week schedule at a glance:

Monday, Oct. 22: An in-depth look at the Reign of Terror
Tuesday, Oct. 23: The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
Wednesday, Oct. 24: Napoleon: Good or Bad for Europe?
Thursday, Oct. 25: Review
Friday, Oct. 26: French Revolution Quiz

October 8th - 12th

Sorry for the delay in updating this weeks schedule.

Monday, October 8th

Today students completed a chart that covered the achievements and discoveries of scientist during the Scientific Revolution. We finished these in class.
Homework: None

Tuesday, October 9th

Today we discussed the Enlightenment. We discussed what it was, when and where it occurred, why it occurred and how it began. We also looked at the major philosophers and their beliefs that helped change society.
Homework: Complete the chart if not completed in class.

Wednesday, October 10th

Today was a challenging day for students as they read either compared John Locke and the Declaration of Independence or Montesquieu and the US Constitution. Most classes were able to answer all but one question and will be given time in tomorrow's class to finish.
Homework: None

Thursday, October 11th

Today we finished up our comparison between Locke and the Declaration of Independence and MoMontesquieu and the US Constitution. After completing the comparison students will look at Absolute Monarchs in Europe during the 17th and 18th century by completing a chart looking at achievements of the monarchs.
Homework: None

Friday, October 12th

Pre-AP students discussed National History Day. we looked at the different types of sources students should be using and the difference between primary and secondary sources. We also gave out an updated schedule for due dates for the first semester.
5th and 6th period reviewed for their Chapter 18 Section 1, 2, and 3 test on Tuesday of next week by working on a crossword puzzle and/or preparing study materials (flash cards, study sheets, etc...)
Homework: STUDY!!!!

Next weeks schedule:

Monday: Review
Tuesday: Chapter 18 Section 1, 2, and 3 Test
Wednesday: The Enlightenment and American Revolution
Thursday: Intro to the French Revolution
Friday: French Revolution - The Reign of Terror

October 1st - 5th

Monday, October 1st

In-Class: Students completed the 18-1 Reading Note check. We discussed the effects (short and long term) of exploration.

Homework: NONE!

Tuesday, October 2nd

In-Class: Students worked on a letter to King DeStefano of Kingdom 1039 seeking funding for an exploration journey. They had to list 4 potential benefits and 2 potential risks they might face. This was a individual assignment that forces students to analyze the effects.

Homework: Finish Letter to King D.

Wednesday, October 3rd

In-Class: Students took notes on the Scientific Revolution. We discussed what causes of the Scientific Revolution and how it developed over time. After note taking we watched a took notes on a video that covered the Scientific Revolution and Sir Issac Newton. After that we watched CNN Student News to stay up to date with current events and watch a segment on previous presidential debates.

Homework:

Tonights assignment is optional and an enrichment activity. To help students think through who they are going to vote for students our encouraged to watch at least 30 minutes of tonight's Presidential debate. After watching the debate students are asked to write a reaction paragraph on anything related to the debate they found interesting. This could include an answer to a question, something they noticed about the candidates, etc... Remember this is OPTIONAL!!! This is due on Thursday, October 4th.

Thursday, October 4th

In-Class: Students will begin preparing to vote tomorrow. Students will discuss the different issues on the ballot, the candidates stances on different issues, take a PEW Research Center quiz to see if the are liberal, moderate, or conservative, and fill out a voter registration card. Students are encouraged to discuss their decisions with their parents.

Homework: NONE!!!!

Friday, October 5th

In-Class: Students will vote on real voting machines with a real ballot. Results for the entire school will be compiled and sent to the local newspapers.

Homework: NONE!!!

September 24th - 28th

Monday, Sept. 24

Today students will continue to prepare and review for their Reformation quiz by playing the Jeopardy review game.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

Students will take their Reformation Quiz today. It is worth 50 points.

Homework:

• 18.1 Reading Notes - Due Friday

Wednesday, Sept. 26th

Today marks the start of one of if not the most complicated and information filled chapter of our book. Chapter 18 discusses European Exploration, The European Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the American Revolution. We will focus on Exploration, Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment.

Today students will discuss this rapidly changing world and look at the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the Age of Exploration (18.1).

Homework:

• 18.1 Reading Notes - Due Friday

Thursday, Sept. 27th

Today we will continue our discussion of the Age of Exploration by checking the accuracy of our reading notes. Students will create a map using their textbooks and notes of the exploration journeys the book discussed in detail. If not completed in class the map will be due by the start of class on Friday.

Homework:

• 18.1 Reading Notes - Due Friday
• Explorers Map - Due Friday if not finished in class.

Friday, Sept. 28th

Students will complete our discussion/reading note check on the Age of Exploration by looking at the immediate and long-term consequences of Exploration.

DUE:

• 18.1 Reading Notes
• Explorers Map

Homework:

Pew Research Poll and Results.

Next week:

Next week students will get to take part in a Student "Mock Election" at the Junior High using real voting machines. I want our students to make this is a realistic as possible by learning a little bit about the candidates, figuring out where they are on the political spectrum, and being thinking through the many different options for candidates and issues that are on this years ballot.

Week of September 17th - 21st

Monday, September 17th

Monday is Constitution Day in the United States and all social studies are required by law to take the day to discuss the Constitution. At CJHS we watched a CSPAN video vignette on the Constitution. Students were asked to discuss the impact and some classes were asked to answer questions on the video.

Homework:

Chapter 17 Section 4 Reading Notes – Due Wednesday (9/19)

Tuesday, September 18th

Today students will complete a discussion and reading note check on Chapter 17 Section 3 which covered Martin Luther and his impact on the Reformation, the politicalization of Lutheranism, and John Calvin and his impact on the Reformation. Students were also given their next project which covers Martin Luther’s life and impact on the reformation. Students will create an advertisement for a movie about Martin Luther’s life which will depict important scenes from his life. A rubric and instruction sheet was given to students.

Homework:

·         Chapter 17 Section 4 Reading Notes – Due Wednesday (9/19)

·         Martin Luther: Hollywood Production Poster Project

Wednesday, September 19th

Students will get to work on their Martin Luther project during class.

DUE:

Chapter 17 Section 4 Reading Notes

Homework:

Martin Luther: Hollywood Production Poster Project

Thursday, September 20th

Students will begin a discussion and reading note check over Chapter 17 Section 4 which will cover the Counter Reformation, the Religious Wars of the 16^th and 17^th century, and the Spanish Reformation. If time allows during class students will be allowed to work on their posters project in class. ALL STUDENTS RECEIVED PROGRESS REPORTS!! ALL STUDENTS MUST GET PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED BY THEIR GUARDIAN/PARENT IN MY CLASS BY MONDAY (9/24)!

Homework:

Martin Luther: Hollywood Production Poster Project

Friday, September 21st

Students will complete the discussion and reading note check over Chapter 17 Section 4 which will cover the English Reformation and missionary missions abroad. Students will be given a study guide, enrichment activity crossword puzzles to help them begin preparing for their Reformation quiz which will be Tuesday (9/25). The quiz will be made up of a multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, and map sections.

DUE:

Martin Luther: Hollywood Production Poster Project

Week of Sept. 10th - 14th

Greetings from World History. I hope everyone enjoyed the fantastic weather we had this weekend and was able to relax a bit. NFL is back so I am sure many of you were glued to your TV sets wondering how badly the replacement officials would mess up.

Monday 9/10

Pre-AP students attended a National History Day meeting to continue our discussion on topic selection. Further students were shown examples of websites, documentaries, and performances. Next Monday the Pre-AP students will attend another NHD meeting that will discuss papers and exhibits.

The non-pre-AP students began reviewing for their test on Wednesday by discussing excerpts from Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince. Students were given crossword puzzle reviews along with their study guide. These crossword puzzles are enrichment activities and are NOT mandatory. If students complete the assignment they will recieve credit. If they do not complete the assignment they will receive no credit BUT WILL NOT receive a zero.

Tuesday 9/11

I want to take a moment to remember the tragedy that struck our nation 11 years ago. I remember sitting in class hearing about the WTC from my mother who was a teacher at my school. Our school for the most part shut down and learning the core subjects stopped, many parents came for their kids, and I vividly remember watching those horrible scenes unfold while sitting in my mother’s classroom. While that terrorist attack on our nation hurt us a great deal I am proud of how our country has responded. I am proud of the men and women who serve in our military and protect our freedoms, often making the biggest of sacrifices so we can live free. May we always remember 9/11 and may it serve as a reminder of the greatness that is our country and the sacrifice our men and women give in protecting our freedom.

In class today, students will review for their test by playing Jeopardy.

Wednesday 9/12

TEST!!! Students will take the Renaissance Test!!!! Hope they studied!!!!

Students also received their next homework assignment, reading notes on chapter 17 section 3. Due Friday (9/14)

Thursday 9/13

Students will be introduced to the Reformation by looking at the four w's (what, where, when, and why.) Students will take discussion notes and have time in class to work on their reading notes.

Friday 9/14

Chapter 17 Section 3 Reading Notes are due TODAY! Students will receive a completion grade and then we will begin discussing Chapter 17 Section 3 while students check the accuracy of their reading notes and highlight main concepts and ideas. Students will have NO HOMEWORK over the weekend.

Renaissance Test

Renaissance Test

Students were made aware that they will have a Renaissance Test on Tuesday (Sept 11th.) Many of the classes on Monday are being pulled into a NHD meeting and therefore will not be able to review as I had planned. Due to this the test has been moved to WEDNESDAY Sept. 12th. Friday students will recieve a study guide and two optional crossword puzzles that will help them review and study for the test.  

Tuesday, September 4th - Friday, September 7th

I hope everyone had a good Labor Day weekend. I hope it was relaxing and enjoyable as we don't have another school break until Thanksgiving. Below you will find the week’s schedule.

Tuesday

Pre-AP students meet in the auditorium to discuss this year’s National History Day
theme, topic selection, and a general overview of what is to be expected for the year.
5th and 6th period students continued discussing the Renaissance (Ch. 17 Sect. 1) in class by reviewing the reading notes that were due on Tuesday (9/4.)

HOMEWORK:

Chapter 17 Section 2 Reading Note Organizer - DUE THURSDAY (9/6)!!!!

Wednesday

Today students finished our discussion over the Italian Renaissance (Ch. 17 Sect. 1.) Further students were given information on their next project: The Renaissance Art Research Project. Students, on their own time, will pick a piece of Renaissance art. Students will then research the work and then present that work by creating a poster that gives key pieces of information and a one paragraph caption about the work. Students were given a rubric and detailed directions to help them finish the assignment.

HOMEWORK:

Chapter 17 Section 2 Reading Note Organizer - DUE THURSDAY (9/6)
Renaissance Art Research Project - DUE MONDAY (9/10)

Thursday

Today we began our discussion over the affect of the Renaissance on literature and art by reviewing the reading notes for Ch. 17 Sect. 2 that were due on Thursday.

HOMEWORK:

DUE THURSDAY! Chapter 17 Section 2 Reading Note Organizer
Renaissance Art Research Project - DUE MONDAY (9/10)

Friday

Today students finished the Renaissance by discussing how the Renaissance spread North and what the Northern Renaissance was like. Students were given a review sheet and optional assignments (enrichment activities) to help the students prepare for their test over the Renaissance on TUESDAY (9/11!) Monday we will review the Renaissance (17.1 and 17.2) in class by playing a review game.

 HOMEWORK:

Renaissance Art Research Project - DUE MONDAY (9/10)
STUDY FOR TEST ON TUESDAY (9/11)

Tuesday, August 28th

Tuesday, August 28th - Library Research Day

Since Friday of last week students have been working on the Window on the World Group Project. Each group has picked a country and begun gathering information and statistics about their country using Almanacs and the CIA World Factbook online. Students will use their research to create three posters; geography (map), government/military, and level of development. The project will be completed on Wednesday (8/29) with groups presenting their posters to the class.

Today students worked on their posters which are due tomorrow. Others used the website GapMinder to further analyze their countries level of development. 

Rubric for project...

Monday, August 27th

Monday, August 27th - Library Research Day

Since Friday of last week students have been working on the Window on the World Group Project. Each group has picked a country and begun gathering information and statistics about their country using Almanacs and the CIA World Factbook online. Students will use their research to create three posters; geography (map), government/military, and level of development. The project will be completed on Wednesday (8/29) with groups presenting their posters to the class.

Today students researched their country in the library using the CIA website previously mentioned. Students also began analyzing their country to determine the level of development. Some students were able to start working on their posters. At the end of this blog is the rubric on how students will be graded.

First Week, 8/20 - 8/24

First Week

Welcome back to school. A lot is changing which is difficult for everyone but I believe this will be an exciting year. The first week of school is a difficult time for any student but we have alot to cover and a short period of time to do it so we will get started right away.

Students already have homework assignments. On Tuesday reading notes for GH1 - GH13 and Tools1-Tools9 were assigned. These notes are due on Thursday. We will begin out first project this Thursday. It will ocver government structures, geographical terms, and how geography, government, and stats can help us explain the world we live in, especially in history. The project will conclude on Wednesday of next week.

I look forward to an exciting year that I hope your students enjoy.