A good life.
Which ever religion you celebrate, I wish you all a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling vacation, season, and life. As the students know, today was my final day as their teacher, and believe me when I say I will never forget it. We've had an incredible journey, full of ups, downs, challenges, and successes. I want to thank each and every one of my students for being so great, and for giving me the unforgettable opportunity of a lifetime. I have faith in every single one of you, and you've each in your own way proven to me that the world can only become a better place as you grow older and stay true to yourselves. I hope I've been one of many helpers on this crazy, unique, and wonderful journey that is your life. I hope you all look back at the times we had in class and it's enough to make you smile. And I hope you get the chance to pay it forward, for the rest of your life. It's been an honor to be your teacher, and I will always believe in you. For those who wanted to write down what we discussed in class but didn't have the opportunity, I've attached some life lessons below. Now go out there and learn something new today, and show the world what you're made of.
Hete neleteqa murah ikhra-
Until we meet again-
Mr. Howe
Advice on Life
1. Men: Always respect women.
Women: Always respect yourselves.
2. Read at least one article each day.
3. Take time to reflect every day.
4. Stand up for what you believe in.
5. Take action.
Mr. Howe's Final Challenge
Every day, do something good - and don't take credit for it.
"Be humble, for you are made of earth-
Be noble, for you are made of stars."
-Serbian Proverb
20 December 2013
16 December 2013
Week of 16 - 20 December
World History - B and D Period
5 DAYS LEFT UNTIL VACATION!
Monday we will finish up our notes on the Enlightenment and begin a discussing the French Revolution. After the American Revolution succeeded, France was eager to put ENlightenment ideals into effect in their country, too, but it quickly turned into a very violent scene. For homework, students will read a short packet and timeline on the French Revolution, and then answer some short questions on it. Available HERE, and HERE (timelime), due Wednesday. Here's a scene from Les Miserables depicting some of the uprisings that took place:
Vive le revolucion!!!
Tuesday we will finish up the movie on the French Revolution, as well as the question sheet, which will serve as your notes on the Revolution, and are available HERE.
Wednesday we will briefly go over the rise of Napoleon as Emperor of France, and then dicuss any questions on this Unit. For homework, students will study for the Unit Test tomorrow, on Governments, the Political Spectrum, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution.
Thursday we will have the test! Let's go out on a good note, ladies and gents. Work hard, it pays off. NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!!!
Friday we will have a relaxing class, and maybe even play some games........Maybe. Happy Holidays!!!
US History I - A Period
5 DAYS LEFT UNTIL VACATION!
Monday and Tuesday we will be receiving a visit from the School Resource Officer, Officer Higgins:
He will be talking to the class about the Bill of Rights, because as a police officer, he knows the many amendments protecting people's freedoms better than most people do! Any students with outstanding warrants need not attend class. (Kidding.) For homework on Monday night, students will look up and identify Amendments 13, 18, 21, 22, and 26. For Tuesday night, students will be assigned a "Power" and will have to use their resources to identify just what kind of power it is (State, Federal, or both) and be prepared to tell the rest of class on Wednesday. Also, current events due on Friday, 1 of your choice!
Wednesday we will be discussing the difference between State and Federal Government, and we will define Delegated, Implied, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers. For homework, students will study!!!!! Students may use a 1-sided index card (3x5 - no bigger) for any notes they want to use on the test. Happy federal holidays!!! (Joke).
Thursday we will have the Unit Test!!!!! Let's finish out strong, ladies and gents. Study the Constitution. And a friendly reminder that 1 Current Event is due tomorrow!
Friday we will play some games and relax before vacation..............maybe. Hehehe, I guess no one will know until the day comes. ;)
5 DAYS LEFT UNTIL VACATION!
Monday we will finish up our notes on the Enlightenment and begin a discussing the French Revolution. After the American Revolution succeeded, France was eager to put ENlightenment ideals into effect in their country, too, but it quickly turned into a very violent scene. For homework, students will read a short packet and timeline on the French Revolution, and then answer some short questions on it. Available HERE, and HERE (timelime), due Wednesday. Here's a scene from Les Miserables depicting some of the uprisings that took place:
Vive le revolucion!!!
Tuesday we will finish up the movie on the French Revolution, as well as the question sheet, which will serve as your notes on the Revolution, and are available HERE.
Wednesday we will briefly go over the rise of Napoleon as Emperor of France, and then dicuss any questions on this Unit. For homework, students will study for the Unit Test tomorrow, on Governments, the Political Spectrum, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution.
Thursday we will have the test! Let's go out on a good note, ladies and gents. Work hard, it pays off. NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!!!
Friday we will have a relaxing class, and maybe even play some games........Maybe. Happy Holidays!!!
US History I - A Period
5 DAYS LEFT UNTIL VACATION!
Monday and Tuesday we will be receiving a visit from the School Resource Officer, Officer Higgins:
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| The Plymouth SROs, protecting our schools. (Officer Higgins on the right) |
Wednesday we will be discussing the difference between State and Federal Government, and we will define Delegated, Implied, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers. For homework, students will study!!!!! Students may use a 1-sided index card (3x5 - no bigger) for any notes they want to use on the test. Happy federal holidays!!! (Joke).
Thursday we will have the Unit Test!!!!! Let's finish out strong, ladies and gents. Study the Constitution. And a friendly reminder that 1 Current Event is due tomorrow!
Friday we will play some games and relax before vacation..............maybe. Hehehe, I guess no one will know until the day comes. ;)
09 December 2013
Week of 9-13 December
World History - B and D Periods
ONLY 10 DAYS OF SCHOOL UNTIL VACATION!!!
Monday, we will begin working on the Government Pamphlets we discussed at the end of class on Friday. Pretend you are a salesman, and someone comes into your office and tells you they have just overthrown their national government, but they're not sure what to do next. You will design a pamphlet theat breifly explains the 9 main forms of government, so they can learn about each one and decide what they want to do with their country. Here's a little video to help.
Tuesday we will spend the class finishing our pamphlets. Don't forget, your homework packets from last week are due tomorrow!
Wednesday we will have a little visit from Ms. Getchell, the guidance counselor. For homework, students will complete a worksheet on the Enlightenment, found HERE. Due on Friday.
On Thursday, we will be taking notes on something called the Enlightenment, when people in Europe began thinking a little differently about government and decided it was time for a change. Notes are available HERE.
Friday, we will be discussing how the ideas of the Enlightenment would ultimately spread to America, where one of the first experiments in democracy would take place! As you should all know, it hit a few bumps in the road, but it worked pretty well! Then, the ideas ended up spreading back to France, which began the French Revolution. For homework, students will complete this worksheet that describes the works of King Louis XIV of France (or the "Sun King"), as well as the works of French Enlightenment thinker Voltaire. Worksheet is available HERE. Due on Monday.
US History I - A Period
ONLY 10 DAYS OF SCHOOL UNTIL VACATION!!!
Monday we will quickly go over our graded tests and begin talking in earnest about the Constitution. We will begin with the system of Checks and Balances, and the Three Branches of Government set up so that no single entity could end up controlling the country: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. The video below should help you remember. We will focus on the Legislative Branch today. For homework, students will complete Questions 6 and 7 on their Constitutional Pursuit from last week.
Tuesday we will move on to the Executive Branch, and learn about all the different powers the President has. And I will force you to watch this video from elementary school! Hehehe (evil teacher laugh). For homework, students will complete Questions 8 and 9 on their Constitutional Pursuit.
Wednesday we will finish with the Judicial Branch, which is the court system set up to review the laws in place, and check the powers of the other two branches. You may remember a bit about the Supreme Court from when we studied the case of Snyder v. Phelps two weeks ago - the Supreme Court is the highest court there is, and often deals with cases that challenge the Constitution.For homework, students will complete Questions 10 and 11 on their Constitutional Pursuit.
Thursday we will finally begin our Mock Government Activity in class. Mr. Hales and I will explain the layout to all of you and we will appoint the different positions of government ministers. Once we all understand how it works, we can join in the activity with Periods B, D, and F. I promise, it shall indeed be a certain degree of FUN. For homework, students will complete Questions 12 and 13 on their Constitutional Pursuit.
Friday we will have a quick Map Quiz and continue with our Mock Government Activity. For homework, students will complete Questions 14-16 on their Constitutional Pursuit.
ONLY 10 DAYS OF SCHOOL UNTIL VACATION!!!
Monday, we will begin working on the Government Pamphlets we discussed at the end of class on Friday. Pretend you are a salesman, and someone comes into your office and tells you they have just overthrown their national government, but they're not sure what to do next. You will design a pamphlet theat breifly explains the 9 main forms of government, so they can learn about each one and decide what they want to do with their country. Here's a little video to help.
Tuesday we will spend the class finishing our pamphlets. Don't forget, your homework packets from last week are due tomorrow!
Wednesday we will have a little visit from Ms. Getchell, the guidance counselor. For homework, students will complete a worksheet on the Enlightenment, found HERE. Due on Friday.
On Thursday, we will be taking notes on something called the Enlightenment, when people in Europe began thinking a little differently about government and decided it was time for a change. Notes are available HERE.
US History I - A Period
ONLY 10 DAYS OF SCHOOL UNTIL VACATION!!!
Monday we will quickly go over our graded tests and begin talking in earnest about the Constitution. We will begin with the system of Checks and Balances, and the Three Branches of Government set up so that no single entity could end up controlling the country: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. The video below should help you remember. We will focus on the Legislative Branch today. For homework, students will complete Questions 6 and 7 on their Constitutional Pursuit from last week.
Tuesday we will move on to the Executive Branch, and learn about all the different powers the President has. And I will force you to watch this video from elementary school! Hehehe (evil teacher laugh). For homework, students will complete Questions 8 and 9 on their Constitutional Pursuit.
Wednesday we will finish with the Judicial Branch, which is the court system set up to review the laws in place, and check the powers of the other two branches. You may remember a bit about the Supreme Court from when we studied the case of Snyder v. Phelps two weeks ago - the Supreme Court is the highest court there is, and often deals with cases that challenge the Constitution.For homework, students will complete Questions 10 and 11 on their Constitutional Pursuit.
Thursday we will finally begin our Mock Government Activity in class. Mr. Hales and I will explain the layout to all of you and we will appoint the different positions of government ministers. Once we all understand how it works, we can join in the activity with Periods B, D, and F. I promise, it shall indeed be a certain degree of FUN. For homework, students will complete Questions 12 and 13 on their Constitutional Pursuit.
Friday we will have a quick Map Quiz and continue with our Mock Government Activity. For homework, students will complete Questions 14-16 on their Constitutional Pursuit.
02 December 2013
Week of 2 - 6 December
World History - B and D Periods
Welcome back!
Monday, students will be getting their tests back and going over them. (Note: for any students with a 70 or below who are interested in increasing their grade, SEE ME for a small Extra Credit project). No homework tonight.
On Tuesday, I will not be in class, but Mr. Perlow will be teaching about the "political spectrum." Students will learn the differences between a liberal, conservative, reactionary and radical. The students will also take a personality test and see just how liberal or conservative they are on certain issues. For homework, students will complete the Political Personality Quiz, available here; also, students will be receiving their Homework Packet for this unit, which will be due next Wednesday, December 11th, available here.
Wednesday, we will go over the quiz answers and score it to see where your political beliefs lie. We will then discuss a very simple question that is ofte overlooked: Why do we need goverments??? Students will work on a question packet that discusses the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, and the different roles that governments should fill. What do YOU think a government should and shouldn't do? Does our government fit your beliefs? For those who are absent, the packet is available here.
Thursday students will group up and create a pamphlet or brochure on the nine types of government we will focus on: Democracy, Republic, Parliament, Monarchy, Autocracy, Dictatorship, Oligarchy, Theocracy, and Anarchy.
Friday, we will finish up our pamphlets and begin to discuss some of the early ideas of the Enlightenment, which was a revolution in thought that led to the modern ideal of a republic, where people can rule themselves. Don't forget to work on your homework packets over the weekend! Also, progress reports will be going home today, to be signed and returned on Monday (homework grade).
US History I - A Period
Monday we will review the unit so far and get our brains back in gear after Thanksgiving break. We will be discussing the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and debating it a little ourselves in terms of the modern day government in America (does the government have too much power, or not enough?). For homework, students will be reading one of the assigned Federalist/Anti-Federalist Essays and summarizing the arguments made by the author for/against ratification of the Constitution. Also, Current Events are due on Friday (1 article on the rising conflict between Japan and China).
Tuesday, I will not be in class, but the class will consolidate all of the arguements made by the different essays each student read, with the guidance of Mr. Hales. This will serve as a great study guide for your test!!! For homework, students will complete a worksheet on Federalism/Anti-Federalism, available here.
Wednesday, we will be finishing up the unit by discussing the ratification process of the states and how the Federalists would end up winning the debate, but only by compromising with the Anti-Federalists and creating a Bill of Rights. IF we have time, we will play some Jeopardy! to review for the Unit Exam tomorrow. STUDY TONIGHT!
Thursday, we will have our Unit Exam, covering all of the material we've gone over from the Treaty of Paris to the Ratification of the Constitution. Don't forget, Current Events due tomorrow!
Friday, we will discuss current events, take a quick Pre-Test for the next unit, and possibly go over your graded Exams. For homework, students will use their new copies of the US Constitution (HERE) and answer questions #1-5 in Constitutional Pursuit.
And here's for fun:
Welcome back!
Monday, students will be getting their tests back and going over them. (Note: for any students with a 70 or below who are interested in increasing their grade, SEE ME for a small Extra Credit project). No homework tonight.
On Tuesday, I will not be in class, but Mr. Perlow will be teaching about the "political spectrum." Students will learn the differences between a liberal, conservative, reactionary and radical. The students will also take a personality test and see just how liberal or conservative they are on certain issues. For homework, students will complete the Political Personality Quiz, available here; also, students will be receiving their Homework Packet for this unit, which will be due next Wednesday, December 11th, available here.
Wednesday, we will go over the quiz answers and score it to see where your political beliefs lie. We will then discuss a very simple question that is ofte overlooked: Why do we need goverments??? Students will work on a question packet that discusses the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, and the different roles that governments should fill. What do YOU think a government should and shouldn't do? Does our government fit your beliefs? For those who are absent, the packet is available here.
Thursday students will group up and create a pamphlet or brochure on the nine types of government we will focus on: Democracy, Republic, Parliament, Monarchy, Autocracy, Dictatorship, Oligarchy, Theocracy, and Anarchy.
Friday, we will finish up our pamphlets and begin to discuss some of the early ideas of the Enlightenment, which was a revolution in thought that led to the modern ideal of a republic, where people can rule themselves. Don't forget to work on your homework packets over the weekend! Also, progress reports will be going home today, to be signed and returned on Monday (homework grade).
US History I - A Period
Monday we will review the unit so far and get our brains back in gear after Thanksgiving break. We will be discussing the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and debating it a little ourselves in terms of the modern day government in America (does the government have too much power, or not enough?). For homework, students will be reading one of the assigned Federalist/Anti-Federalist Essays and summarizing the arguments made by the author for/against ratification of the Constitution. Also, Current Events are due on Friday (1 article on the rising conflict between Japan and China).
Tuesday, I will not be in class, but the class will consolidate all of the arguements made by the different essays each student read, with the guidance of Mr. Hales. This will serve as a great study guide for your test!!! For homework, students will complete a worksheet on Federalism/Anti-Federalism, available here.
Wednesday, we will be finishing up the unit by discussing the ratification process of the states and how the Federalists would end up winning the debate, but only by compromising with the Anti-Federalists and creating a Bill of Rights. IF we have time, we will play some Jeopardy! to review for the Unit Exam tomorrow. STUDY TONIGHT!
Thursday, we will have our Unit Exam, covering all of the material we've gone over from the Treaty of Paris to the Ratification of the Constitution. Don't forget, Current Events due tomorrow!
Friday, we will discuss current events, take a quick Pre-Test for the next unit, and possibly go over your graded Exams. For homework, students will use their new copies of the US Constitution (HERE) and answer questions #1-5 in Constitutional Pursuit.
And here's for fun:
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