02 November 2015

Week of 2 - 6 November

Freshmen World History

Monday we will take a look at our maps of the Middle East and get comfortable with some of the places we will be referring to when it comes to the birth of World Religions. The we will talk a little about Judaism, one of the oldest religions of the ones we'll be discussing. Tonight for homework, students will begin work on their Judaism and Christianity packet. Due Wednesday.





Wednesday we will continue our discussion of Judaism and Christianity. For homework, students will complete the Judaism column in their Religions Packet. 



HERE is another great website about World Religions.



Thursday we will finish up our discussion of Judaism and review some of the facts, then move on to Christianity. Homework today will be to complete the 'Christianity' column in your Religion packets, AND do the Christianity and Judaism Worksheets Questions.



Friday is our Veterans Guest Speaker Program, so we will be visited by a local veteran who will share their story with us. Bring your best behavior and good questions! Today is also the final day of Term 1 - any makeup work must be handed into the homework bins.




Sophomore Modern World

Monday we will begin talking about class tensions that will arise as an unintended consequence of the Industrial Revolution, with the creation of a middle class and an ever-growing gap between the lower and upper classes. For homework, students will read 9.3 and take notes.




Wednesday we will continue discussing class tensions and the rise of the Labor Movement in reaction to the poor working and living conditions during the Industrial Revolution. For homework, students will read the Yorkshire Cloth Workers' Petition and answer the questions. Also, Current Events are due on Friday!!!



Thursday we will discuss more about Trade Unions and do a fun activity where students will negotiate a deal between laborers and managers. For homework, students will complete the Map WS on the Industrial Revolution.



Friday is our Veterans Guest Speaker Program, so we will be visited by a local veteran who will share their story with us. Bring your best behavior and good questions! Today is also the final day of Term 1 - any makeup work must be handed into the homework bins.

Junior USII

Monday students will debate the regulation of business - should businesses be controlled by the government? And if so, when and how? We'll talk about the concept of laissez-faire and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Homework is to study vocab from the unit, in preparation for the Quiz on Wednesday. Use your vocab packets!!!

Wednesday, we have a quiz on the Industrial Revolution, and then we will get back to work on the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

Thursday we will finish discussing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act and begin a packet on the Labor Movement. For homework, students will read Chapter 4 and complete a worksheet.



Friday is our Veterans Guest Speaker Program, so we will be visited by a local veteran who will share their story with us. Bring your best behavior and good questions! Today is also the final day of Term 1 - any makeup work must be handed into the homework bins.

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