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This semester three technological tools were introduced; drop.io (when you called in a number and left a voice message), Voicethread.com (where visuals were presented and comments were made by viewers as typed text, verbal responses or video), and Youthvoices.net...

HC - HW#26Read pp. 182-186.1.  Why did Napoleon want to sell Louisiana?2.  Why was the Louisiana Purchase important? H7PH - HW#35Read pp. 296-307.Answer Q3 (a, b) & 5 on p. 302 and Q2 & 6 on p. 307....

HC - HW#25Read pp. 214-216.1.  What problem arose when Missouri wanted to join the Union?2.  How was this problem solved? H7PH - HW#34Read pp. 285-294.1.  What are the duties of the Speaker of the House?2.  What is the function...

HC - HW#24Read pp. 199-202, 207-210.1.  Why did the War Hawks argue for war?2.  Why was the War of 1812 called the Second War of Independence?3.  What is nationalism?  (Use a dictionary) H7PH - HW#33Read pp. 261-271.  Explain...

H7PH - HW#32I.  Read pp. 238-247.  A.  What is gerrymandering?B.  Answer Q8 on p. 244 and Q5 on p. 247.II.  Watch/read/listen to the election results.Be prepared to discuss them in class on Wednesday, November 4....

Please read the following review by Roger Ebert and then write your overall thoughts about the film. What part(s) did you like best and why. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030314/REVIEWS/303140304/1023...

HC - Study for test.Term Project Topic Sheets are due Monday, November 2. H7PH - HW#31Complete the attached Constitutional Worksheet....

HC - HW#23Read pp. 189-191.1.  Why was the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison so important?2.  What is judicial review? H7PH - Study for test....

H7PH - HW#30Read Election handouts.1.  Give 3 reasons to support Michael Bloomberg for mayor.2.  Give 3 reasons to support William Thompson for mayor....

HC - HW#22Read pp. 152-156, 158-159.A.  Identify:  1.  Judiciary Act of 1789  2.  Cabinet3.  Alexander HamiltonB.  Answer Q5 on p. 159.EXAM, Monday, November 2, on Unit II:  The Constitution(pp. 152-159, 189-191,...

We created a portfolio for the first marking period in English 11 class. (1) What is your opinion about creating a portfolio? (2) What activity would you add for next marking period? (3) Why do you think portfolios are becoming more and more popular in...

HC - HW#21See Xerox sheet.Term Project Topic Sheets are due Monday, November 2. H7PH - HW#28Read pp. 210-220.Answer Q4 and 5 on p. 214 and Q6 (a, b) on p. 220....

HC - HW#20Read Amendments 1 to 10 of the Constitution (pp. 986-989).Complete the Bill of Rights Worksheet. H7PH - HW#27Read pp. 198-205.Answer Q 4 and 5 on p. 205. ...

HC - HW#19Read Amendments 1 to 10 of the Constitution (pp. 986-989).In your own words, explain three rights given to Americansby the first 10 Amendments. H7PH - HW#26Read pp. 189-196.  Answer Q2, 5, and 7 on p. 196....

H7PH - HW#25Read pp. 185-189.  Answer Q3 and 7 on p. 189....

HC - HW#18Write an essay of approx. 100 words:  According to the Constitution,who has the most power--Congress, the President, or the Supreme Court? H7PH - HW#24Read pp. 166-171.  Answer Q2, 6a, and 7 on p. 171....

What did you learn? How do you know you learned it? What got in the way of your learning? What helped your learning? How did you feel about the Space Project?What could you do to make it more creative? (Using the skills you just learned)What did you find...

HC - Study for test. H7PH - HW#23Read pp. 157-165.  Answer Q2 and 8 on p. 165....

HC - HW#17Read pp. 122-124.  Identify:  1.  Federalists  2.  Anti-federalists3.  The Federalist Papers H7PH - Study for test....

HC - HW#16Write an essay of approx. 100 words:  What abilities musta person have in order to be a good president?  Why doesthe president need those abilities?Homeworks #1 to 16 will count for the first marking period.The last day to hand in...

H7PH - HW#21Read pp. 129-136.  Answer Q3 on p. 131 and Q7 on p. 136.EXAM, Friday, October 16, on Unit II:  Our Evolving Government.Textbook:  Ch. 3, 5, 6.  We The People:  Lessons 15, 16, 20....

Tech & Learning has an excellent Mathematics Glossary site that's multilingual.  Once you're selected a term to define, the website generates a diagram to help you understand the concept.  Well Done! ...

Click on the attachment to see the fall term project assignment for HC....

HC - HW#16Write an essay of approx. 100 words:What abilities must a person have in order to be a goodpresident? Why does the president need those abilities?Homeworks #1 to 16 will count for the first marking period.The last day to hand in first marking...

HC - HW#15Read Election 88 Handout.  What is the purpose of:1.  primary elections?  2.  national conventions?3.  the electoral college?Read the Term Project assignment sheets and bring them to class onFriday, October 9. ...