Posts from ‘October, 2008’

This week we have been focusing on Monroe’s presidency and the impact of the War of 1812. Towards the end of the week we focused on the institution of slavery in the South and “King Cotton.” Thursday was the id quiz and Friday is the test over chapters 9 and 10. I will also be [...]

This week we have continued our discussion over Islam. We discussed Islamic culture (not Arabic), architecture, family roles and obligations. Thursday we began our Islamic presentations! We will finish Islam next week with a study of women in Islam and Arab-Israeli Conflict. Then we will discuss Christianity and have our final essay test around November [...]

We began studying Islam on Monday. Students will have an extensive map test on Thursday labeling cities, countries and geographical regions of the Middle East. Although the Middle East is not the only place where Muslims live, it is the center of Muslim life and students should know where these places are located! The thesis [...]

Thanks to all parents for getting involved in your child’s education by reading their essays and using the rubric to score them! I know for some it may have been an uncomfortable experience without formal training, but at least you understand what your student has to do to write a good essay!
This week we discussed [...]

Hello all! To retrieve the appropriate materials for the Jefferson DBQ, please click on ”Jefferson DBQ and Rubric” under AP US History on the right of this screen. This is due next Tuesday, October 21. Parental Instructions: Allow 15 minutes for students to review the documents and 45 minutes to write–if you want to follow AP testing [...]

We began studying the 3 largest monotheistic traditions last week. We began with Judaism. Students have been reading about traditions, the history, dietary laws, holy days and the Holocaust. They have presented information, debated information and asked good questions so far! We will end our study of Judaism next week and begin our study of [...]

Friday is your chapter 8 id quiz! You should do really well on this because you had an extra day to study! Monday your DBQ worksheet is due…use the dbq at the end of chapter 8 in your textbook to respond to the worksheet-don’t forget to do #15 (write a conclusion). Again, you [...]

Test was today! Most of you did a very nice job on the test! Keep studying! In other news-Tuesday your Declaration of Independence worksheet is due. Friday your outline over chapter 8 is due. Thursday is your ID quiz over chapter 8 terms. We are starting a new unit this Tuesday covering chapters 8 and [...]

The test over chapters 6 and 7 will take place on MONDAY. We need one more day to prepare! Make sure you look over your outlines of events, chapter outlines, practice quizzes in the test and online in addition to the battles worksheet (you’ll get this on Friday).
Also, chapter 8 id terms are now listed [...]