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World Geography

Todya we reviewed the instructions for the project, "Backpacking through Europe," that will be due next week. Download Backpacking through Europe Time was given in class today to get a partner and decide where to go.  I have loptops reserved for us this week to work on the project.

Project dates:

Tuesday, Dec. 1 Your eight destinations and partner (optional- you may work alone) are due.  We had plenty of time in class to complete this.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 Day 1 of presentations

Thursday, Dec. 10  Day 2 of presentations

Unit test over chapters 12-14 will be on Tuesday, Dec. 8.  We will review for it on Monday.

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today we reviewed the test over chapters 11 and 12 from before the break.  We looked once again at the "Themes in US History" that we originally saw at the beginning of the course and discussed what we have learned so far.

For homework, read chapters 13-16.  We will briefly cover them all in the next week-and-a-half in this order: 15, 13, 14, and 16. We will take the test over these four chapters on Friday, December 13.

The final exam will be on Thursday, December 17.

SSUSH9 The student will identify key events, issues, and individuals relating to the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War.

SSUSH9.b Describe President Lincoln's efforts to preserve the Union as seen in his second inaugural addresses and the Gettysburg speech and in his use of emergency powers such as his decision to suspend habeas corpus.

SSUSH9.c Describe the role of Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, "Stonewall Jackson," William T.Sherman, and Jefferson Davis.

SSUSH9.d Explain the importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta.

SSUSH9.e Describe the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

SSUSH9.f Explain the importance of the growing economic disparity between the North, and the South through an examination of population, functioning railroads, and industrial output.

SSUSH10 The student will identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.a Compare and contrast Presidential Reconstruction with Radical Republican Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.b Explain efforts to redistribute land in the South among the former slaves, provide advanced education such as Morehouse College, and the Freedmen's Bureau.

SSUSH10.c Describe the significance of the 13th, 14th , and 15th amendments.

SSUSH10.d Explain Black Codes, the Ku Klux Klan, and other forms of resistance to racial equality during Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.e Explain the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in relationship to Reconstruction.

EQ: How did events of the Civil War help define the USA and who we have become?

EQ: What lasting consequences arose from the struggle over Reconstruction?

World Geography

Todya we went over the instructions for a project, "Backpacking through Europe," that will be due in the middle of December. Download Backpacking through Europe If you wish to get started over the break then you may do so.  If not, then you can wait. Some class time will be devoted to research on the project.  You will also need to spend out-of-class time on the project.  Following instructions, we watched a video on "Geography of the World: Europe- The People" to further our understanding o fthe history and cultures of Europe.

Project dates:

Tuesday, Dec. 1 Your eight destinations and partner (optional)

Wednesday, Dec. 9 Day 1 of presentations

Thursday, Dec. 10    Day 2 of presentations

Unit test over chapters 12-14 will be on Tuesday, Dec. 8

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today we took our test over chapters 11 and 12: TheCivil War and Reconstruction. 

When we return from the break, we will be covering chapters 13, 14, 15, and 16 in two weeks. For background, please start reading those chapters.

SSUSH9 The student will identify key events, issues, and individuals relating to the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War.

SSUSH9.b Describe President Lincoln's efforts to preserve the Union as seen in his second inaugural addresses and the Gettysburg speech and in his use of emergency powers such as his decision to suspend habeas corpus.

SSUSH9.c Describe the role of Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, "Stonewall Jackson," William T.Sherman, and Jefferson Davis.

SSUSH9.d Explain the importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta.

SSUSH9.e Describe the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

SSUSH9.f Explain the importance of the growing economic disparity between the North, and the South through an examination of population, functioning railroads, and industrial output.

SSUSH10 The student will identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.a Compare and contrast Presidential Reconstruction with Radical Republican Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.b Explain efforts to redistribute land in the South among the former slaves, provide advanced education such as Morehouse College, and the Freedmen's Bureau.

SSUSH10.c Describe the significance of the 13th, 14th , and 15th amendments.

SSUSH10.d Explain Black Codes, the Ku Klux Klan, and other forms of resistance to racial equality during Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.e Explain the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in relationship to Reconstruction.

EQ: How did events of the Civil War help define the USA and who we have become?

EQ: What lasting consequences arose from the struggle over Reconstruction?

World Geography

Today the chapter 13 study was collected and we played Europe jeopardy- most of the questions were from chapter 13.  Those questions will be on the unit test.

For homework, read chapter 14.  We will complete the chapter after the break.  The unti test over Europe, chapters 12-14 will be on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today we reviewed for the test.  The test tomorrow will cover what we went over today.  Use the study guide.

For homework, study for the test, chapters 11-12: Civil War and Reconstruction.

SSUSH9 The student will identify key events, issues, and individuals relating to the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War.

SSUSH9.b Describe President Lincoln's efforts to preserve the Union as seen in his second inaugural addresses and the Gettysburg speech and in his use of emergency powers such as his decision to suspend habeas corpus.

SSUSH9.c Describe the role of Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, "Stonewall Jackson," William T.Sherman, and Jefferson Davis.

SSUSH9.d Explain the importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta.

SSUSH9.e Describe the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

SSUSH9.f Explain the importance of the growing economic disparity between the North, and the South through an examination of population, functioning railroads, and industrial output.

SSUSH10 The student will identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.a Compare and contrast Presidential Reconstruction with Radical Republican Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.b Explain efforts to redistribute land in the South among the former slaves, provide advanced education such as Morehouse College, and the Freedmen's Bureau.

SSUSH10.c Describe the significance of the 13th, 14th , and 15th amendments.

SSUSH10.d Explain Black Codes, the Ku Klux Klan, and other forms of resistance to racial equality during Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.e Explain the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in relationship to Reconstruction.

EQ: How did events of the Civil War help define the USA and who we have become?

EQ: What lasting consequences arose from the struggle over Reconstruction?

World Geography

Today we studied the conflict in the Balkans and took Cornell Notes on chapter 14 section 1: Turmoil in the Balkans. Download WGeo 14-1 Balkans

For homework, complete the study guide for chapter 13.  It was assigned last Thursday so we have had plenty of time.

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today we completed our notes on Reconstruction and study guides were distributed. Download Review-questions-11-12

For homework, complete the study guide for the test, chapters 11-12.  Tomorrow we will review for the test and the test itself will be on Friday.

SSUSH10 The student will identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.a Compare and contrast Presidential Reconstruction with Radical Republican Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.b Explain efforts to redistribute land in the South among the former slaves, provide advanced education such as Morehouse College, and the Freedmen's Bureau.

SSUSH10.c Describe the significance of the 13th, 14th , and 15th amendments.

SSUSH10.d Explain Black Codes, the Ku Klux Klan, and other forms of resistance to racial equality during Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.e Explain the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in relationship to Reconstruction.

EQ: What lasting consequences arose from the struggle over Reconstruction?

World Geography

Today we reviewed the elements of culture and looked at the "Cultural Iceberg" analaogy.  Then we watched a video on the culture of Europe which also comapred some characteristics to the USA.  We completed two graphic organizers on the video and discussed them afterward.

For homework, read chapter 13 and complete the study guide.  It needs to be completed before you walk into class on Thursday.

 SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today we completed most of our notes on Reconstruction- we got to "2. Criticism of the Reconstruction Government" at the bottom of the second page.  Tomorrow we will finish the notes on Reconstruction.

For homework, read chapter 12. We will have a test over chapters 11 and 12 on Friday.  We will review for that test on Thursday.  Here is the study guide: Download Review-questions-11-12

SSUSH10 The student will identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.a Compare and contrast Presidential Reconstruction with Radical Republican Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.b Explain efforts to redistribute land in the South among the former slaves, provide advanced education such as Morehouse College, and the Freedmen's Bureau.

SSUSH10.c Describe the significance of the 13th, 14th , and 15th amendments.

SSUSH10.d Explain Black Codes, the Ku Klux Klan, and other forms of resistance to racial equality during Reconstruction.

SSUSH10.e Explain the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in relationship to Reconstruction.

EQ: What lasting consequences arose from the struggle over Reconstruction?