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