11/30/18

Today we did a primary document source analysis of Aztec documents. We then discussed Aztec society. If absent, see Mrs. Santos for make-up source analysis.

Aztec class notes

Upcoming Dates:

12/3: Inca Reading Due
12/5: Map Quiz

11/29/18

Today we discussed the Mayan Civilization and wrote a thesis statement detailing why they were advanced.

Mayan Class Notes


Upcoming Dates:

11/30: Aztec Reading due
11/30: Latin America map due
12/3: Inca Reading Due

11/28/18

Today we worked on our Latin American Maps.

Upcoming Dates:

11/29: Mayan Reading due
11/30: Aztec Reading due
11/30: Latin America map due
12/3: Inca Reading Due

11/27/18

Today we took our Civics Common Assessment. If absent, please schedule with Mrs. Santos to take the test no later than December 7th.

If the end of your week is busy, I recommend starting on the readings below early.

Upcoming Dates:

11/29: Mayan Reading due
11/30: Aztec Reading due
11/30: Latin America map due
12/3: Inca Reading Due

11/26/18

Today we created group notes on the origins of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations and discussed the earliest cultures. See the reading and class notes below. (You will need both)

Early Mesoamerican civilizations

Class notes

We also began our map activity today. Maps are due Friday. See Mrs. Santos if you were absent as they are printed on larger paper. We also have several back to back readings coming up. If the end of your week is busy, I recommend starting on the readings below early.

Upcoming Dates:

11/29: Mayan Reading due
11/30: Aztec Reading due
11/30: Latin America map due
12/3: Inca Reading Due

11/21/18

Today students took a survey to give feedback on our semester thus far. We also got a heads up on what December will look like.

If absent, please click the link below to take the survey.

Mid-Semester Survey

11/20/18

Today we took our Civics Unit Test and turned in our homework packet. If absent, please see Mrs. Santos and schedule a time to make up the test no later than November 30.

11/19/18

Today we reviewed for our Civics Unit Test. Our game is attached but students should fully study  their study guide as the game does not cover everything. Remember you will need to download and enable content for it to work.

Make sure you also have your Homework Packet ready to turn in.

Civics Jeopardy

11/16/18

Today we finished our Foreign Policy discussion by looking at IGOs and NGOs and evaluating the effectiveness of the UN.

Foreign Policy Notes

Unit Test Tuesday Nov. 20 as well as homework packet due.

Civics Unit Study Guide

Civics Unit Homework Packet

11/15/18

Today we began our discussion on Foreign Policy. Reminder that our Unit Test will be Tuesday Nov. 20th. Study Guide and Homework Packet sheet are below.

Civics Unit Study Guide

Civics Unit Homework Packet

Homework Due Friday: Critically read the two UN articles below. Your annotations MUST include (but are not limited to) 3 questions per article.

NYT UN Article

CFR UN Article

11/14/18

Today students turned in the final draft of their Civics research paper as well as proof of their peer edits. We then discussed when did and did not go well with the paper and brainstormed a wish list of things that would help next time.

Homework Due Friday: Critically read the two UN articles below. Your annotations MUST include (but are not limited to) 3 questions per article.

NYT UN Article

CFR UN Article

11/13/18

Today we took an open note quiz and graded it in class. See Mrs. Santos if absent to schedule a make-up.

** Tomorrow you must bring a hard copy of your final draft of your Civics paper to class. Students should also have proof of 2 peer edits. 

Homework Due Friday: Critically read the two UN articles below. Your annotations MUST include (but are not limited to) 3 questions per article.

NYT UN Article

CFR UN Article

11/9/2018

Today students participated in a student graded discussion on the changing role of media in politics. We also went over some suggestions for using academic voice in our paper and breaking up particularly long paragraphs. Students should have also uploaded a copy of their Works Cited to Tii.

Class notes


On Tuesday we will have an open note quiz (to be placed in the process category) to help us review the content we've been interspersing with our paper. Please come prepared with your class notes to use.

Civics Paper: Tonight students should review their feedback and work on revising their rough draft. Focus on deepening your analysis and clarifying your evidence.

Due Wednesday Nov 14th: Final Draft new due date. You should also bring copies of 2 peer edits you received OR a note from whoever did the editing if you no longer have the edited copy.

11/8/18

Today we discussed campaigns and elections and how the system affects those in the middle of our political typology spectrum.

Elections Notes


Homework Due Friday: Students should critically read the article on the roles of the media and come prepared for a graded discussion tomorrow on the media and politics.

Civics Paper: Tonight students should review their feedback and work on revising their rough draft. Focus on deepening your analysis and clarifying your evidence.

Due Friday Nov 9th: Works Cited Page (hard copy in class and uploaded to Tii)

Due Wednesday Nov 14th: Final Draft new due date

11/7/18

Today students presented their election/campaign information in their jigsaw groups. If absent you may get notes from a peer or take notes on key words and general ideas in Sections 10.3-10.5 of the TCI textbook.

Civics Paper: Tonight students should review their feedback and work on revising their rough draft. Focus on deepening your analysis and clarifying your evidence.

Due Friday Nov 9th: Works Cited Page (hard copy in class and uploaded to Tii)

Due Wednesday Nov 14th: Final Draft new due date

11/6/2018

Today we discussed how to deepen our analysis and give better feedback before doing a peer edit of our second rough draft. Remember that you need to upload your rough draft (either first or second) to Turnitin.com tonight.

Tomorrow we will finish and present our Elections/Campaigns Jigsaw.

Civics Paper: Tonight students should review their feedback and work on revising their rough draft. Focus on deepening your analysis and clarifying your evidence.

Due Friday Nov 9th: Works Cited Page (hard copy in class and uploaded to Tii)

Due Wednesday Nov 14th: Final Draft new due date

11/5/2018

Today students worked in groups to prepare information for our Elections and Campaigns jigsaw which will take place on Wednesday.

Civics Paper: Tonight students should continue developing their rough drafts. Remember that we have adjusted some due dates to allow for more feedback and help.

Due Tuesday Nov 6th: Second Rough Draft

Due Friday Nov 9th: Works Cited Page (hard copy in class and uploaded to Tii)

Due Wednesday Nov 14th: Final Draft new due date

11/2/18

Today students gave and received peer edits on their initial rough drafts.

Homework Due Monday: Critically Read the More than Red and Blue article and then answer the attached questions.

Rough Draft Structure:

Suggestions for expanding or Condensing your word count

Civics Paper: Tonight students should continue developing their rough drafts. Remember that we have adjusted some due dates to allow for more feedback and help.

Due Tuesday Nov 6th: Second Rough Draft

Due Wednesday Nov 14th: Final Draft new due date

11/1/18

Yesterday was a work day for our Civics Paper.

Today we discussed the structure and roles of our Two-party political system. Notes can be found below.

Political Party Class Notes

Homework Due Monday: Critically Read the More than Red and Blue article and then answer the attached questions.

Civics Paper: Tonight students should continue developing their rough drafts. Remember that we have adjusted some due dates to allow for more feedback and help. Be ready to get feedback on at least a partial rough draft tomorrow.

Due Friday Nov 2nd: Initial Rough Draft and Final Thesis revision

Due Tuesday Nov 6th: Second Rough Draft

Due Wednesday Nov 14th: Final Draft new due date