Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...scoring of Chapter 5 MC and FRQs...discussion of functions of a political party, party identification, organization and eras...no HW, but in-class essay on Friday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of functions of a political party, party identification, organization and eras...HW = everyone must have a big idea for Friday!

ALL STUDENTS: Mr. Thurston will be in Washington DC on Thursday and Friday - if you miss either of those days be sure to see him ASAP on Monday!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to unit two...online spectrum tests...HW = liberal/conservative quotes assignment AND everyone MUST have a big idea for Thursday! - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...Unit One Exam!...EVERYONE MUST HAVE A BIG IDEA FOR NEXT CLASS!

US History
Big ideas...intro to the next unit..."Would You Help Them" activity...HW = guided reading 18-1 - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...intro to unit two...online spectrum tests...HW: Chapter Five MC & FRQs due on Wednesday!

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to unit two...online spectrum tests...HW = liberal/conservative quotes assignment - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Unit One Exam!...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...finished the unit with a discussion of political and economic geography...NEXT CLASS YOUR DIFFUSION PROJECT IS DUE AND YOU WILL TAKE THE UNIT ONE EXAM!

US History
Unit exam...no written HW

Black Day

APGOPO
Unit One Exam!...there is no written homework, but the Chapter Five multiple choice and FRQs will be due next WEDNESDAY.

Government & Law
Unit One Exam!...big ideas if time.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...HW collected...finished discussing the unit...TEST NEXT CLASS.

Geography
Big ideas...discussions of population geography...HW = Diffusion Project - due Tuesday!

US History
Big Ideas...In-class activity on modern immigration policy (must be made up!)...finished the unit...TEST NEXT CLASS!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...FRQ on federalism...finished discussing the first unit...TEST NEXT CLASS.


Government & Law
Big ideas...HW collected...finished discussing the unit...TEST NEXT CLASS.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...federalism film...continued discussion of the kinds of federalism...HW = read the federalism article and answer the seven questions ON SEPARATE PAPER - due next class...Unit One exam next Thursday.

Geography
Big ideas...webquest exchange...introduction to culture/language/religions

US History
Big ideas...discussions of restrictions to immigration...TEST ON FRIDAY!! START STUDYING! 

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...federalism film...continued discussion of the kinds of federalism...HW = prepare for next Tuesday's FRQ...Unit One exam next Thursday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...federalism film...continued discussion of the kinds of federalism...HW = read the federalism article and answer the seven questions ON SEPARATE PAPER - due next class...Unit One exam next Thursday. 

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the classifying amendments HW...sanctuary city debate activity...intro to last part of the unit: Federalism...no written HW

Geography
Big ideas...intro to the study of culture...culture webquest - must be made up - get the note sheet from Mr. and go here: http://mscase.webs.com/worldcultures.htm

US History
Big ideas...discussion of application activity...opposition to immigration activity...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...grading of Chapter Two MC & FRQs...sanctuary city debate activity...intro to last part of the unit: Federalism...no written HW, but try to watch the Republican debate on CNN tonight!

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the classifying amendments HW...sanctuary city debate activity...intro to last part of the unit: Federalism...no written HW, but try to watch the Republican debate on CNN tonight!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Federalist Papers group work and presentations...discussion of the amending process...HW = classifying the amendments - due next class

Geography
Big ideas...more discussion about the earth and of climate & weather...HW = Climate v Weather - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...discussion of the Ellis Island Experience...HW = immigration application activity - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Federalist Papers group work and presentations...discussion of the amending process...HW = Chapter Two MC and FRQs due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Federalist Papers group work and presentations...discussion of the amending process...HW = classifying the amendments - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the Philadelphia Convention, including the issues debated and the writing of the Constitution...HW = Federalist Papers questions and preparation for group work next class.

Geography
Big ideas...asteroid assignment collected...note sheet on the "spheres" and on landforms...note check (must be made up if you missed class)...film on mountain building.

US History
Big ideas...9/11 discussion and watched NBC's coverage that day. No written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussion of the Philadelphia Convention, including the issues debated and the writing of the Constitution...HW = Federalist Papers questions and preparation for group work next class...also assume that the multiple choice and FRQs from Chapter Two will be due next Wednesday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the Philadelphia Convention, including the issues debated and the writing of the Constitution...HW = Federalist Papers questions and preparation for group work next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Bowling Alone assignment collected...road to Philadelphia discussion...no written HW.

Geography

Big ideas...finished discussion of maps...make your own map assignment (must be made up)...discussion of the Earth...HW = Asteroid Hit reading and questions - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...HW graded and collected...discussion of the kinds of immigration and time periods of immigration growth...HW = political cartoon activity - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...quick discussion of last FRQ...quick discussion of elite theory HW and assignment collected...road to Philadelphia discussion...state of nature activity...no written HW.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Bowling Alone assignment collected...road to Philadelphia discussion...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussions of government in America, political activism, how policies are made, and democratic theory. HW: Read the passage from Bowling Alone and answer the "points 2 ponder" questions. Due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...discussion of the grid system...crossword puzzle on the 5 themes and the grid...atlas work using longitude and latitude...HW = Longitude & Latitude Worksheet - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...finished discussion of the Constitution...in-class Bill of Rights quiz (must be made up!)...finished discussion of the early part of history...HW = Mexico & Hurricane Katrina assignment - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussions of government in America, political activism, how policies are made, and democratic theory. HW: Read the excerpt from The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills. Describe the three groups of elite leaders that he believes controls America and the problems that creates. Assess the validity of his concerns - is he right?

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussions of government in America, political activism, how policies are made, and democratic theory. HW: Read the passage from Bowling Alone and answer the "points 2 ponder" questions.

Orange Day - 9/2

Period One - Govt & Law

Big ideas...political philosophy group work and discussion...no written HW.

Period Two - Geography

Big ideas...notes on five themes of geography...in-class activity on the themes (must be made up!)...HW = CROSSWORD PUZZLE - DUE NEXT CLASS!

Period Three - US History

Big ideas...group work with your HW...early history discussions...Constitution discussion...no written HW.

9/1 - Black Day

Period 3 - APGOPO

Big ideas...much discussion about the AP Exam...wrote and scored FRQs in class...HW = write the second FRQ from Chapter One, due next class.

Period 4 - Govt & Law

Big ideas...political philosophy group work and discussion...no written HW.