Current Events 12/17-1/5

Headline
Obama names education chief
Response Questions
1. If you were in charge of overseeing schools across America, what would you do?
2. What is the #1 thing you think all schools need to be successful? Money? Smaller class sizes? Better resources? What?

Daily Objectives 12/17-1/5

Daily Objectives
1. Citizens Day (?)
2. Current Event
3. Finish Defining Format
4. Begin French & Indian War - Multiflow Map
Homework
None

Daily Objectives 12/15-12/16

Daily Objectives
1. Current Event
2. Definitions- Terms and names from 5-2 pg. 145
3. Defining Format
4. Colonial Government - Notes
Homework
Turn in your Colonial Culture Final Paragraph
No new homework.

Current Events 12/15-12/16

Headline
Potential GM bankruptcy catastrophic for economy
Response Questions
1. Since the "Big Three" (Ford, GM, Chrysler) automakers are private companies, should the government be responsible for helping them financially?
2. What could the effects be if the Big Three go bankrupt?

Current Events 12/11-12/12

Headline
Chicago Offers Students Cash for Good Grades
Response Questions
1. Do you think there is anything wrong with students getting paid - by the school - for good grades? Why?
2. What should be a students #1 motivation be for experiencing success in school?

Current Events 12/9-12/10

Headline

Barack Obama says he won't smoke cigarettes in the White House

Response Questions

1. Does it matter to you if Barack Obama smokes in the White House?
2. As the President, does he need to set a "good" example when it comes to smoking? Why?

Current Events 12/5-12/8

Headline

Laugh and the World Laughs With You: How Happiness Spreads

Response Questions

1. Do you find your attitude affecting others? Do other peoples attitudes affect your attitude? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
   
2. What is something you can do over the weekend to positively affect the attitude of someone you know?
   

Extra Credit Assignment

Want Extra Credit?

1. Choose two of the original 13 colonies.
   
2. Create a double bubble map that compares and contrasts two different colonies.
3. The two colonies you choose must be from different regions.
4. Supporting bubble must have detailed information in them.
5. Title your bubble map, include name, date, and hour.
   
6. Due by Friday, Dec. 12
   

Miss the Colonial Fair?

If you were not here during the Colonial Fair, you need to make it up.
Make-up Assignment
Create a brochure of the colony your group was supposed to research.

• Your brochure should include at least four short paragraphs that describe the best features in four of these areas: People and Reasons for Settlement, Climate and Geography, Economy and Occupations, Religion and Government.
• Make sure that the information is easy to understand and makes the colony sound like an appealing place to live.
• Your brochure should be visually appealing, informative, and creative. It must contain at least four visuals that reinforce the ideas in your short paragraphs.
  

Daily Objectives 12/3-12/4

Daily Objectives
1) 13 colonies quiz
2) Colonial Culture
3) Current Event

Homework
Colonial Compare/Contrast Paragraph - Due 12/5(A)-12/8(B)
After learning about different aspects of colonial culture in class (chapter 5 section 1 in textbook), write one paragraph comparing and contrasting your life with the life of a young teenager during colonial times. Write about your specific topic (the one from your bubble map). Paragraph must include:

• 6-8 sentences
• Topic Sentence
• 5 proof-point facts
  
• Transitions
• Concluding Sentence
  

Current Events 12/1-12/2

Headline
"Obama poised to name Hillary Clinton to State post"
Response Questions
Why is the position of Secretary of State important?
Do you think Hilary Clinton is a good fit for the Secretary of State position? Why or why not?

Daily Objectives 12/1-12/2

1. Citizens Day
2. Current Events
3. Colonial Fair Ranking/Recap

Homework
Colonial QUIZ next class!

• Study from pink colonial fair packet and yellow colony notes.
• 15-20 questions, most multiple choice
• CLOSED NOTES
  

Did you turn in your Colonial Fair grade point sheet?

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