IMPORTANT INFO!

Mr. Thurston is no longer using this site for his classes! All classes now on Google Classroom!

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news...intro to FRQ exercise!!...HW = The Party's Over reading and questions - due next class.

Geography
Headline news...finished economic notes...laws of supply and demand work...completed the S & D posttest...HW = A quick trip to 7 billion questions- due next class.
Link for the assignment: https://www.worldof7billion.org/teacher-resources/wall-chart

Government & Law
Headline news...intro to Unit 2...puzzle activity (cannot be made up)...HW = The Party's Over reading and questions - due next class.

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...intro to Unit 2...puzzle activity (cannot be made up)...HW = The Party's Over reading and questions - due next class.

US History
Headline news...day 1 of Glory...questions to be completed as we view...no written HW.

Geography
Headline news...finished economic notes...laws of supply and demand work...completed the S & D posttest...HW = A quick trip to 7 billion questions- due next class.
Link for the assignment: https://www.worldof7billion.org/teacher-resources/wall-chart/

Orange Day

APGOPO
Unit one exam

Geography
Headline news...government & religion quiz...intro to economic geography...HW = law of supply and demand PRETEST - due next class.

Government & Law
Unit one exam

Black Day

Government & Law
Unit one exam

US History
Headline news...Finished the notes on the Civil War...HW = Vocabulary 12 - due next class.

Geography
Headline news...quiz on government & religion...intro to economics...HW = the law of supply and demand PRETEST - due next class.

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headlines...finished Unit One...EXAM NEXT CLASS!!

Geography
Headlines...completed chart on world religions...HW = reinforcing skills activity AND we will have a quiz on governments and religions next class

Government & Law
Headlines...finished Unit One...EXAM NEXT CLASS!!

Black Day

Government & Law
Headlines...finished Unit One...EXAM NEXT CLASS!!

US History
Headlines...Civil War notes...music activity...no written HW.

Geography
Headlines...completed chart on world religions...HW = reinforcing skills activity AND we will have a quiz on governments and religions next class.

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news...federalism discussion...next class we will finish the unit - YOUR FIRST TEST WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, 10/12 - SEVERAL AP STYLE MC AND AN FRQ - START GETTING READY NOW!

Geography
Headline news...political geography discussions...no written HW.

Government & Law
Headline news...federalism discussion...next class we will finish the unit - YOUR FIRST TEST WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, 10/12 - START GETTING READY NOW!

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...federalism discussion...next class we will finish the unit - YOUR FIRST TEST WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 10/11 - START GETTING READY NOW!

US History
Headline news...finished discussions on the two sides of the war...clip on soldiers in the Civil War...HW = Civil War letters assignment - due next class!

Geography
Headline news...political geography discussions...no written HW.

Thursday & Friday

All students: Mr. Thurston is in Washington, DC for the rest of the week. If you miss class see him on MONDAY!

Orange Day

 

APGOPO

Headline news...intro to federalism...no written HW, but be sure to have finished chapter 2 by the end of the weekend.

Geography

Headline news...finished the intro to culture notes...no written HW.

Government & Law

Headline news...intro to federalism...no written HW.

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...intro to federalism...no written HW.

US History
Headline news...intro to the Civil War...no written HW

Geography
Headline news...discussion of religions of the world...no written HW.

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news...finished Federalist Papers prep...discussion of the papers, ratification, and how the Constitution can be changed...HW = optional debate scorecard and bingo - due next class. If you want to tweet during the debate - stay appropriate - comment with the hashtag #whsdebate

Geography
Headline news...intro to Unit Two: Cultural Geography...HW = 9 traits of culture graphic organizer - due next class.

Government & Law
Headline news...finished Federalist Papers prep...discussion of the papers, ratification, and how the Constitution can be changed...HW = optional debate scorecard and bingo - due next class. If you want to tweet during the debate - stay appropriate - comment with the hashtag #whsdebate

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...finished Federalist Papers prep...discussion of the papers, ratification, and how the Constitution can be changed...HW = optional debate scorecard and bingo - due next class. If you want to tweet during the debate - stay appropriate - comment with the hashtag #whsdebate

US History
Headline news...UNIT EXAM!...no written HW.

Geography
Headline news...intro to Unit Two: Cultural Geography...HW = 9 traits of culture graphic organizer - due next class.

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news...Federalist v Anti-Federalist...in-class and HW - Federalist Points to Ponder - due next class.

Geography
Headline news...UNIT ONE EXAM.

Government & Law
Headline news...Federalist v Anti-Federalist...in-class and HW - Federalist Points to Ponder - due next class.

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...Federalist v Anti-Federalist...in-class and HW - Federalist Points to Ponder - due next class.

US History
Headline news...finished the lead-up to the Civil War...four problems collected (must be made-up if you missed class)...EXAM NEXT CLASS!

Geography
Headline news...UNIT ONE EXAM.

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news...discussion of HW and the writing of the Constitution...no written HW.

Geography
Headline news...HW graded...finished unit by discussing climate regions...review game...TEST NEXT CLASS!!!

Government & Law
Headline news...discussion of HW and the writing of the Constitution...no written HW.

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...discussion of HW and the writing of the Constitution...no written HW.

US History
Headline news...more group work on compromises...events up to 1856...NEXT CLASS = FINISH AND REVIEW - TEST ON FRIDAY! START STUDYING!

Geography
Headline news...HW graded...finished unit by discussing climate regions...review game...TEST NEXT CLASS!!!

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news..."shipwreck activity"...John Locke discussion...Articles of Confederation discussion..Your Constitution work is due next class due next class.

Geography
Headline news...more weather and climate discussion...HW = Climate Vocal. Activity - due next class!! ALSO: YOUR FIRST TEST WILL BE NEXT THURSDAY!!

Government & Law
Headline news..."shipwreck activity"...John Locke discussion...Articles of Confederation discussion...HW = Signers of the Constitution assignment - due next class.

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news..."shipwreck activity"...John Locke discussion...Articles of Confederation discussion...HW = Signers of the Constitution assignment - due next class.

US History
Headline news...sectionalism discussion...HW = Interpreting Political Cartoons assignment - due next class...ALSO - your first test will be next Friday!! Start organizing and studying!

Geography
Headline news...more weather and climate discussion...HW = Climate Vocal. Activity - due next class!! ALSO: YOUR FIRST TEST WILL BE NEXT WEDNESDAY!!

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news...intro to the Constitution...FRQ session...paper scoring guide...discussions of the lead-up to the Constitutional Convention...papers due Friday, scavenger hunt on Tuesday

Geography
Headline news...discussion on weather and climate...film...No written HW.

Government & Law
Headline news...intro to the Constitution...scavenger hunt debrief...discussions of the lead-up to the Constitutional Convention...no written HW.

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...intro to the Constitution...scavenger hunt debrief...discussions of the lead-up to the Constitutional Convention...no written HW.

US History
Headline news...discussions of slavery as an issue before the Civil War...in-class activity that is also HW: "Conversations About Slavery" - due next class.

Geography
Headline news...discussion on weather and climate...film...HW = latitude & longitude worksheet - due next class.

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news...Robert Dahl and government 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?

Geography
Headline news...more discussions on the study of geography...5 themes...HW = latitude and longitude work - due next class.

Government & Law
Headline news...Robert Dahl and government theory...HW = Constitution scavenger hunt - due next class

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...Robert Dahl and government theory...HW = Constitution scavenger hunt - due next class.

US History
Headline news...finished the westward expansion discussions...film on Gold Rush...HW = slavery web quest - DUE NEXT CLASS


Geography
Headline news...more discussions on the study of geography...5 themes...HW = latitude and longitude work - due next class.

Orange Day

APGOPO
Headline news...discussion of the state of government and politics today...HW = be sure to read Chapter 1 over the weekend.

Geography
Headline news...discussion of the study of geography...and tolls of geographers...Atlas in-class work...no written HW.

Government & Law
Headline news...working with a partner and HW...discussion of the state of government and politics today...no written HW.

Black Day

Government & Law
Headline news...working with a partner and HW...discussion of the state of government and politics today...no written HW.

US History
Headline news...intro to the unit...discussion of why people went west and Manifest Destiny... in class work using primary sources...no written HW.

Geography
Headline news...discussion of the study of geography...and tolls of geographers...Atlas in-class work...no written HW.

Orange Day

APGOPO
Intro to the course...What is the Right Thing to Do? discussion...HW = Thomas Hobbes v. John Locke assignment - due next class!

Geography
Intro to the course...popcorn activity...challenges...HW = make your own flag - due next class!

Government & Law
Intro to the course...What is the Right Thing to Do? discussion...HW = Thomas Hobbes v. John Locke assignment - due next class!

Black Day

Government & Law
Intro to the course...What is the Right Thing to Do? discussion...HW = Thomas Hobbes v. John Locke assignment - due next class!

US History
Intro to the course...HW = Manifest Destiny online work - due next class! Here are the links:

Questions 1 & 2 - http://www.socialstudies.com/c/article.html?s@0DMYwgeIQAaxU+article@osullivan_manifestdestiny

Questions 3-8 - http://www.socialstudies.com/c/article.web?article@tothewest
AND - http://www.socialstudies.com/c/article.web?article@tothewest_parody+s@6WnkcRvDd4qPg

Geography
Intro to the course...popcorn activity...challenges...HW = make your own flag - due next class!

Orange Day

APGOPO
AP exam discussion...HW = grade the three answers from the 2016 test. Due next class!

Geography
Intro cahoot game for points.

Government & Law
Quick team quiz...two websites discussion

Freshman Orientation

O-3

Welcome to WHS!

B-4

Welcome to WHS!

Black Day

APGOPO
Mock Trial II

Government & Law
Mock Trial II

Orange Day

Government & Law
MOCK TRIAL I

Geography
Big ideas...final exam project workday II

US History
Big ideas...final exam project workday

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...MOCK TRIAL!

Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK TRIAL!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK TRIAL PREP - YOUR TRIAL IS NEXT CLASS!

Geography
Big ideas...finished day one of the Final Exam Project.

US History
Big ideas...We Didn't Start the Fire workday.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...MOCK TRIAL WORKDAY -  YOUR TRIAL IS NEXT CLASS!

GOVERNMENT & LAW
Big ideas...MOCK TRIAL WORKDAY -  YOUR TRIAL IS NEXT CLASS!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK TRIAL WORKDAY.

Geography
Big ideas...religion twiz (must be made up)...intro to final exam project!

US History
Big ideas...final exam project intro - We Didn't Start the Fire!

Black Day

APGOPO
MOCK TRIAL WORKDAY.

Government & Law
MOCK TRIAL WORKDAY.

Orange Day

Government & Law
MOCK TRIAL WORKDAY

Geography
Big ideas...Sacred Hindu Cow questions...10 questions on Islam - BOTH MUST ME MADE UP.

US History
Big ideas...1960s & 70s test.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Mock Trial intro & workday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Mock Trial workday.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to MOCK TRIAL...HW = rules of evidence hypos - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...two pre world religions: Judaism & Christianity.

US History
Big ideas...exam review...1960s & 70s exam next class!!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...finished A Time to Kill...Mock Trial intro if time.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Mock Trial intro...HW = Rules of Evidence Hypotheticals - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...LAW TWIZ!

Geography
Big ideas...notes on Asian hearth religions.

US History
Big ideas...finished the notes on the 1960s...review next class...START GETTING FOR FRIDAY'S EXAM!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...A Time to Kill.

Government & Law
Big ideas...law twiz!!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...law review session...LAW TWIZ NEXT CLASS!

Geography
Big ideas...intro to religion notes...team kahoot quiz.

US History
Big ideas...finished the Viva La Causa activity...partner work on important Supreme Court decisions of the 60s and 70s...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...tort law notes...HW = 17.1 & 17.2 - due next class...also start getting ready for the law twiz, which will be on Monday.

Geography
Big ideas...world religions intro & film...if you are absent you must make-up the readiness sheet, map and graph sheet, and activity sheet.

US History
Big ideas..."Power Struggle" case study: Viva La Causa - discussion questions due at the end of the period...if you miss class you must schedule a time to view the film and complete the hand-out.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...last round of FRQs...GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAM - HERE IS THE INFO FOR THE ONLINE REVIEW SESSION:

JUST IN TIME . . . A LIVE REVIEW SHOW MONDAY NIGHT MAY 9

The 2 Teachers will be streaming LIVE test prep on Monday May 9 from 8-10 EST.  We invite students to LISTEN and TEXT questions.  CRAM FOR THE EXAM . . . JUST IN TIME. 

FIND THE PROGRAM AT http://thecube.com/e/640935

TEXT QUESTIONS TO 81010 @dlarse

(This is a REMIND account phone numbers are kept private)

Government & Law
Big ideas...tort law notes...HW = 17.1 & 17.2 - due next class...also start getting ready for the law twiz, which will be on Friday.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...crimes against property and defenses to crime...two in-class hypo assignments that must be made up...no written HW, unless we don't get to the second set of hypos.

Geography
Big ideas...note-check quiz on culture...finished the notes on language.

US History
Big ideas...POWER movements activity and discussion.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...practice test...FOR MONDAY: WE'LL DO ONE MORE ROUND OF FRQs AND BRING ANY AND ALL LAST MINUTE QUESTIONS - CONTINUE TO STUDY!

Government & Law
Big ideas...crimes against property and defenses to crime...two in-class hypo assignments that must be made up...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...crimes against the person...two in-class activities that must be made-up.

Geography
Big ideas...AFRICA MAP TEST...language 2 note sheet...NEXT CLASS THERE WILL BE A NOTE-CHECK QUIZ ON ALL THINGS CULTURE!

US History
Big ideas...notes on the 1960s counterculture...viewing of 1968-69 film...HW = Points 2 Ponder - using the lyrics answer the following three questions in paragraph form:

–What is this song’s message?

–Which lines from the song are the
most powerful? Explain

–What role did music play in the New Left & counter culture movements?

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...FRQs...continue to STUDY!

Government & Law
Big ideas...crimes against the person...two in-class activities that must be made-up.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to criminal law...8.1, 8.2, 8.3 problems (must be made-up)...team kahoot...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...Africa map activity...NEXT CLASS = AFRICA MAP TEST & NOTE CHECK QUIZ!!

US History
Big ideas...finished the Vietnam War notes...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...FRQs...team kahoot review.

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to criminal law...8.1, 8.2, 8.3 problems (must be made-up)...team kahoot...YOU MUST DO A BIG IDEA FOR NEXT CLASS!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Intro to the LAW UNIT...You be the Judge activity (must be made-up)...HW = Points 2 Ponder - due next class - AND everyone must do a big idea for next class!

Geography
Big ideas...notes on the study of language...HW = everyone must do a big idea for next class AND be sure to work on your Africa map test.

US History
Big ideas...intro to the Vietnam War...HW = everyone must do a big idea for next class!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...AP PRACTICE EXAM ONE!

Government & Law
Big ideas...Intro to the LAW UNIT...You be the Judge activity (must be made-up)...HW = Points 2 Ponder - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished A Time to Kill...get ready for Friday's review extravaganza.

Geography
Big ideas...Lizardpoint practice of the countries of Africa...case study on cultural diffusion: The Blues...no written HW.

US History
Big ideas...finished the unit...TEST ON FRIDAY!!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS...review material passed out...begin prepping for the exam!!!

Government & Law
Big ideas...viewing of A Time to Kill in preparation of the criminal law unit...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...A Time to Kill...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...notes on cultural diffusion...viewing of documentary on "Mexican Pointy Boots"...no written HW.

US History
Big ideas...discussion of Eisenhower presidency and McCarthyism...TEST WILL BE ON FRIDAY...HW = comparing US wars sheet - due next class!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...DUE TO THE BOMB SCARE THE MOCK CONGRESS WILL BE ON TUESDAY!

Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS floor debate - voting log due at the end of the period...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS floor debate - voting log due at the end of the period...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...discussion of folk culture v pop culture, cultural protectionism, syncretism, and placelessness...viewing of Living With the Amish...NOTE SHEET COLLECTED TO BE GRADED - IF YOU MISS CLASS YOU MUST TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

US History
Big ideas...finished the note sheet from last class...short film o the Korean War Memorial...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS...bills collected...committee mark-up sessions...floor calendar generated...quick discussion of Robert's Rules...HW = become more familiar with Robert's Rules.

Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS...bills collected...committee mark-up sessions...floor calendar generated...quick discussion of Robert's Rules...HW = become more familiar with Robert's Rules.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS...bills collected...committee mark-up sessions...floor calendar generated...quick discussion of Robert's Rules...HW = become more familiar with Robert's Rules.

Geography
Big ideas...intro to the 4th Quarter...intro to the study of culture...in-class pair activity...HW = "Thinking About My Culture" - due next class!

US History
Big ideas...intro to the Cold War Unit...USA v USSR group activity...HW = mapping the Cold War - due next class!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS: party caucus meetings...committee assignments & chairs...bills assigned to committees...bill writing with google docs...HW = your finished bill is due next class - 5 paper copies AND google docs.


Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS: party caucus meetings...committee assignments & chairs...bills assigned to committees...bill writing with google docs...HW = your finished bill is due next class - 5 paper copies AND google docs.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...MOCK CONGRESS: party caucus meetings...committee assignments & chairs...bills assigned to committees...bill writing with google docs...HW = your finished bill is due next class - 5 paper copies AND google docs.

Geography
Big ideas...South Asia map test...viewing of Wildest India: The Ganges...HW = World Literature questions - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...WWII EXAM!...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...CONGRESS EXAM...intro to Mock Congress...HW = research and begin writing a bill, next class you should have a title, an idea, and a rough draft.

Government & Law
Big ideas...CONGRESS EXAM...intro to Mock Congress...HW = research and begin writing a bill, next class you should have a title, an idea, and a rough draft.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...CONGRESS EXAM...intro to Mock Congress...HW = research and begin writing a bill, next class you should have a title, an idea, and a rough draft.

Geography
Big ideas...South Asia map practice...discussion of population patterns...HW = Reteaching Activity 24 - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...finished the unit...review game...TEST NEXT CLASS!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...finished the unit...EXAM NEXT CLASS.

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished the unit: the Prez & Congress...review game...TEST NEXT CLASS & START THINKING ABOUT A BILL!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished the unit: the Prez & Congress...review game...TEST NEXT CLASS & START THINKING ABOUT A BILL!

Geography
Big ideas...South Asia climate & vegetation...HW = guided reading 23-1  due next class!

US History
Big ideas...the US in the Pacific...three readings and analysis (must be made up)...HW = comparing WWI & WWII graphic organizer - due next class - start getting ready for your test on FRIDAY.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...HABBAL discussion...next class = finish & review - TEST ON WEDNESDAY!

Geography
Big ideas...intro to new unit: SOUTH ASIA..HW = go to Lizardpoint and start practicing.

US History
Big ideas...discussion of WWII in Europe...HW = 3 questions at the end of the notes - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...HABBAL discussion...next class = finish & review - TEST ON TUESDAY!

Government & Law
Big ideas...HABBAL discussion...next class = finish & review - TEST ON TUESDAY!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the duties and organization of Congress...quick intro to the MOCK CONGRESS - more info to come, but start thinking about a bill...HW = How a Bill Becomes a law - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...UNIT EXAM!

US History
Big ideas...discussion of WWII at home...HW = propaganda poster - due next class!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussion of the duties and organization of Congress...quick intro to the MOCK CONGRESS - more info to come, but start thinking about a bill...HW = Five video questions - due next class.   Here is the video link:  http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/the-legislative-process-how-a-bill-becomes-a-federal-law

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the duties and organization of Congress...quick intro to the MOCK CONGRESS - more info to come, but start thinking about a bill...HW = How a Bill Becomes a law - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...viewing of The Best Congress Money Can Buy...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...finished the unit...review quiz... link for review quiz = http://goo.gl/forms/IvT0iH0dDG   ..TEST NEXT CLASS!

US History
Big Ideas...viewing of WWII in Color...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
2016 Winslow High School Presidential Mock Primary!!

Government & Law
2016 Winslow High School Presidential Mock Primary!!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas..Mock Primary intro...discussions of congressional elections...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...finished and presented posters...HW = Enrichment Activity 9 AND everyone must do a big idea for next class!

US History
Big ideas...discussion of the reasons the United States became involved in WWII...HW = everyone must do a big idea for next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Mock Primary intro...discussions of congressional elections...HW = Chapter 9 MC - due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas..Mock Primary intro...discussions of congressional elections...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas..intro to new unit: Congress...HW = Congressional internet search...due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...finished the poster project with gallery walk...Enrichment Activity 9 - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...finished the discussion we began last class...in-class work: Primary Source Reading 24-2 & Reteaching Activity 24.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...intro to new unit: Congress...HW = Congressional internet search - due next class...Chapter 9 MC  - due on Monday.

Government & Law
Big ideas..intro to new unit: Congress...HW = Congressional internet search...due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...UNIT EXAM!...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...film on families in Brazil...begin Latin America poster project with a partner...looking ahead: next class you'll finish your poster...Monday we'll finish the unit...TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY!

US History
Big ideas...intro to the new Unit: WWII...HW = Hitler reading and questions - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...UNIT EXAM...HW = start reading chapter 9.

Government & Law
Big ideas...UNIT EXAM...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished the unit...EXAM NEXT CLASS.

Geography
Big ideas..."Bee the Change" quiz...South America map quiz...discussion of Latin American economic geography...HW = vocab sheet - due next class!

US History
Big ideas...UNIT EXAM...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...finished the unit...EXAM NEXT CLASS - 53 MC & an FRQ.

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished the unit...EXAM NEXT CLASS.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...continued discussing bureaucracy...plan on a unit test on MONDAY

Geography
Big ideas...Bee the Change video, discussion activities, and quiz...no written HW

US History
Big ideas...finished the unit with League of Nations activities and discussion...UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY!!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...continued discussing bureaucracy...plan on a unit test on Friday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...continued discussing bureaucracy...plan on a unit test on Friday.

Orange Day

Friday, February 26.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Federal Bureaucracy web quest...HW = finish the web quest - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...in-class assignment with Mr. Lessard - collected at the end of the period.

US History
Big ideas...WWI review web quest - try to finish by the end of the period - click on the link below (or copy & paste) and be sure to go to the correct headings that you find on the site.

http://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_i/

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...brief discussion of your SCOTUS picks...oversight simulation activity...part one due today, part two due next class...one-on-one editing of Chapter 11 FRQs.

Government & law
Big ideas...Federal Bureaucracy web quest...HW = finish the web quest - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Scalia debrief...Chapter 11 work collected...intro to the Federal Bureaucracy...HW = read the article and write a one-pager describing who you think President Obama's top three choices should be to appoint to the Court. Explain your reasoning in detail. Type in a memo to the president. Due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Scalia debrief...intro to the Federal Bureaucracy...HW = read the article and put a star next to the the top three choices for President Obama. Be ready to discuss your choices. -

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Justice Scalia debrief...finished the notes on the prez...no written HW

Geography
Big ideas...review of past notes...notes on Latin American agriculture...HW = South America map test next class!

US History
Big ideas..review of past notes...finished the discussion of American involvement in WWI...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...NH Primary debrief...finished the notes on the president...HW = I'll be in DC next class, everyone needs to do a big idea to discuss with Mr. Lessard.

Government & Law
Big ideas...NH Primary debrief...finished the notes on the president...HW = I'll be in DC next class, everyone needs to do a big idea to discuss with Mr. Lessard.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...campaign ad analysis work at www.livingroomcandidate.com...see Mr. Thurston on WEDNESDAY if you missed it. HW = everyone must have a big idea for next class.

Geography
Big ideas...Caribbean Independent Countries map test...Latin American Foods web quest (the links are found below)...HW = everyone must have a big idea for next class.

Webquest sites:
Part I A: http://www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/caribbean/cariback.html#axzz3a7P4BRiR
I B: http://latinfood.about.com/od/latincaribbeancuisine101/tp/thanksmenu.htm
II A:  http://store.amigofoods.com
II B: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_cuisine  
III A: http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/cuisine/a/caribcountries.htm  
III B: http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/CevicheNotes.htm

US History
Big ideas...PBS WWI web quest..HW = everyone must have a big idea for next class.