Homework due Monday, January 4, 2010
AP: Making Europe, pp 545-551
Complete “Women and the Revolution” worksheet
Reg: World History, pp 475-477
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 170-172
Mercado outline, “French Revolution”, pp 11-16
Read “Admission of Jews to Rights of Citizenship”
Complete “French Revolution: The Constitutional Monarchy” chart
Complete the French Revolution: Song and Image assignment
Friday, December 18, 2009
Economics
Homework due Monday, January 4, 2010
Sell your stock at the close of the business day Friday, December 18
Prepare your stock “portfolio” as instructed
Read your book report book
Sell your stock at the close of the business day Friday, December 18
Prepare your stock “portfolio” as instructed
Read your book report book
United States History
Homework due Monday, January 4, 2010
AP: Making America, pp 415-431
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 402-417
Both: Finish both Mercado outlines
Complete the Civil War Part III chart
Watch Hippocampus - US History I for AP - The Civil War
Economy During the Civil War
Lincoln and Civil Liberties
Emancipation Proclamation
13th Amendment
Election of 1864
Effects of the War on the South
Complete Hippocampus worksheet
AP: Making America, pp 415-431
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 402-417
Both: Finish both Mercado outlines
Complete the Civil War Part III chart
Watch Hippocampus - US History I for AP - The Civil War
Economy During the Civil War
Lincoln and Civil Liberties
Emancipation Proclamation
13th Amendment
Election of 1864
Effects of the War on the South
Complete Hippocampus worksheet
Thursday, December 17, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, December 18
AP: Making Europe, pp 538-545
Reg: World History, pp 468-475 (up to “The National Assembly”)
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 169-170 (up to Nov., 1789)
Mercado outline, “French Revolution”, pp 7-11 (up to #9)
Complete “French Revolution: From Crisis to Constitution” chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 538-545
Reg: World History, pp 468-475 (up to “The National Assembly”)
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 169-170 (up to Nov., 1789)
Mercado outline, “French Revolution”, pp 7-11 (up to #9)
Complete “French Revolution: From Crisis to Constitution” chart
Economics
Homework due Friday, December 18
Economics in Our Times, pp 374-378, 382-386
Write answers to Learning Check p. 386, 1-4
Economics in Our Times, pp 374-378, 382-386
Write answers to Learning Check p. 386, 1-4
United States History
Homework due Friday, December 18
AP: Making America, pp. 406-415
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 390-400
Both: Complete the Civil War Part II chart
Mercado outline, “Politics & Economics…”, pp 7-11
Mercado outline, “Civil War”, pp 2-4
AP: Making America, pp. 406-415
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 390-400
Both: Complete the Civil War Part II chart
Mercado outline, “Politics & Economics…”, pp 7-11
Mercado outline, “Civil War”, pp 2-4
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, December 17
Both: Attend the talent show and cheer for your classmates!
Both: Attend the talent show and cheer for your classmates!
Economics
Homework due Thursday, December 17
Attend the talent show and cheer for your classmates
Read the WSJ handout
Bring your textbook to class on Thursday
Attend the talent show and cheer for your classmates
Read the WSJ handout
Bring your textbook to class on Thursday
United States History
Homework due Thursday, December 17
Both: Attend talent show
www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ahd/civilwar.html
Read: “The Civil War”
“The First Modern War”
View as many slides in the Civil War Exhibit as possible
Both: Attend talent show
www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ahd/civilwar.html
Read: “The Civil War”
“The First Modern War”
View as many slides in the Civil War Exhibit as possible
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, December 16
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 141-142
Mercado outline, “Constitutionalism in Western Europe”, p. 11
Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society”, p. 10
Mercado outline, “French Revolution”, pp 1-2
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 141-142
Mercado outline, “Constitutionalism in Western Europe”, p. 11
Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society”, p. 10
Mercado outline, “French Revolution”, pp 1-2
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, December 16
Read the handouts by Milton Friedman and John Mackey
Answer the questions for Two Views on the Social Responsibility of Business
Read the handouts by Milton Friedman and John Mackey
Answer the questions for Two Views on the Social Responsibility of Business
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, December 16
AP: Making America, pp 398-406
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, study map p. 377; pp 380-389
Both: Complete The Civil War I chart
Mercado outline, “Politics & Economics During the Civil War”, pp 1-5
Mercado outline, “The Civil War”, pp 1-2
AP: Making America, pp 398-406
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, study map p. 377; pp 380-389
Both: Complete The Civil War I chart
Mercado outline, “Politics & Economics During the Civil War”, pp 1-5
Mercado outline, “The Civil War”, pp 1-2
Monday, December 14, 2009
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, December 15
Study for test. NOTE: TEST INCLUDES CHAPTER 14, AS WELL AS 11-13
Weekly Homework Assignments
Study for test. NOTE: TEST INCLUDES CHAPTER 14, AS WELL AS 11-13
Weekly Homework Assignments
Friday, December 11, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, December 14
AP: Making Europe, pp 525-531
Reg: World History, pp 505-509
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 149-153, 132-138
Complete “Social Structure of 18th Century Europe” chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 525-531
Reg: World History, pp 505-509
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 149-153, 132-138
Complete “Social Structure of 18th Century Europe” chart
Economics
Homework due Monday, December 14
Read and be prepared to discuss
“Keynsian, Monetarist, & Supply-Side Economics”
“What Good Are Economists Anyway?”
Bring in book for book report
Read and be prepared to discuss
“Keynsian, Monetarist, & Supply-Side Economics”
“What Good Are Economists Anyway?”
Bring in book for book report
United States History
Homework due Monday, December 14
AP: Making America, pp 391-396
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module9/intro_pop1.html
Slave Power Conspiracy
Conclusion
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module19/intro_pop1.html
The Election of 1860
Reg: HippoCampus: US History: US History I for AP
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
John Brown’s Raid
Election of 1860
AP: Making America, pp 391-396
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module9/intro_pop1.html
Slave Power Conspiracy
Conclusion
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module19/intro_pop1.html
The Election of 1860
Reg: HippoCampus: US History: US History I for AP
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
John Brown’s Raid
Election of 1860
Thursday, December 10, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, December 11
AP: Making Europe, pp 531-534
Reg: World History, pp 501-504
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 183-186
Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society”, pp 7-9
Complete “Industrial Revolution Begins” chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 531-534
Reg: World History, pp 501-504
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 183-186
Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society”, pp 7-9
Complete “Industrial Revolution Begins” chart
Economics
Homework due Friday, December 11
Economics in Our Times, pp 364-368
Term to Know: stagflation
Research online (NOT Wikipedia) the stagflation of the 1970s. What caused it and what cured it?
Economics in Our Times, pp 364-368
Term to Know: stagflation
Research online (NOT Wikipedia) the stagflation of the 1970s. What caused it and what cured it?
United States History
Homework due Friday, December 11
AP: Making America, pp. 385-391 (up to “The Nation Dissolved”)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 369-373
Both: Start the Coming of the Civil War chart (due Monday)
Continue Mercado outline, “Road to the Civil War”
AP: Making America, pp. 385-391 (up to “The Nation Dissolved”)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 369-373
Both: Start the Coming of the Civil War chart (due Monday)
Continue Mercado outline, “Road to the Civil War”
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, December 10
AP: Making Europe, pp 518-525
Reg: World History, pp 398-400
Both: Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society,” pp 9-13, 15-16
View Internet images of the slave trade at:
http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/search.html
Explore images in the following categories:
Slave Ships and the Atlantic Crossing
Slave Sales & Auctions: African Coast & the Americas
AP: Making Europe, pp 518-525
Reg: World History, pp 398-400
Both: Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society,” pp 9-13, 15-16
View Internet images of the slave trade at:
http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/search.html
Explore images in the following categories:
Slave Ships and the Atlantic Crossing
Slave Sales & Auctions: African Coast & the Americas
Economics
Homework due Thursday, December 10
Read and be prepared to discuss
“Back in Demand”
“The Coming Deficit Disaster”
“Clunkers in Practice”
“Stimulus Spending Doesn’t Work”
Read and be prepared to discuss
“Back in Demand”
“The Coming Deficit Disaster”
“Clunkers in Practice”
“Stimulus Spending Doesn’t Work”
United States History
Homework due Thursday, December 10
AP: Making America, pp. 379-385 (up to “The Divided Nation”)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 363-368
Both: Dred Scott v. Sandford assignment
Mercado outline, “Road to the Civil War” (complete by Monday, Dec. 14)
AP: Making America, pp. 379-385 (up to “The Divided Nation”)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 363-368
Both: Dred Scott v. Sandford assignment
Mercado outline, “Road to the Civil War” (complete by Monday, Dec. 14)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, December 9
AP: Making Europe, pp 506-518
Reg: World History, pp 498-500
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 138-140
Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society”, pp 1-7
Complete the “Economic Recovery & Agricultural Revolution” chart
Read the following Internet articles about the Agricultural Revolution in England
http://uk.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761579911/agricultural_revolution.html
(read entire article)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/agricultural_revolution_01.shtml
(read all 5 parts - listed in blue just to the left of the text.)
AP: Making Europe, pp 506-518
Reg: World History, pp 498-500
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 138-140
Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society”, pp 1-7
Complete the “Economic Recovery & Agricultural Revolution” chart
Read the following Internet articles about the Agricultural Revolution in England
http://uk.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761579911/agricultural_revolution.html
(read entire article)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/agricultural_revolution_01.shtml
(read all 5 parts - listed in blue just to the left of the text.)
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, December 9
Economics in Our Times, pp. 360-364
Terms to Know: expansionary monetary policy
contractionary monetary policy
Read WSJ article “Near Zero Rates Are Hurting the Economy”. Print or cut out the article and bring to class.
Economics in Our Times, pp. 360-364
Terms to Know: expansionary monetary policy
contractionary monetary policy
Read WSJ article “Near Zero Rates Are Hurting the Economy”. Print or cut out the article and bring to class.
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, December 9
AP: Making America, pp 366-379 (up to “Toward a House Divided”)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 346-350, 355-361
Both: Complete Two Views of Slavery assignment
Mercado outline, “Slavery”, pp 6-10
AP: Making America, pp 366-379 (up to “Toward a House Divided”)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 346-350, 355-361
Both: Complete Two Views of Slavery assignment
Mercado outline, “Slavery”, pp 6-10
Monday, December 7, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, December 8
AP: Read Palmer handout and bring to class on Tuesday
Complete Enlightened Despotism worksheet
Reg: World History, pp 429-430, 434-435
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 158-160
Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 14-21
Bring AP Achiever to class on Tuesday
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Read Palmer handout and bring to class on Tuesday
Complete Enlightened Despotism worksheet
Reg: World History, pp 429-430, 434-435
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 158-160
Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 14-21
Bring AP Achiever to class on Tuesday
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, December 8
Research book for book report
Research online (take notes, including sources) and be prepared to discuss
What is meant by the Keynsian multiplier?
What value is usually assigned to the multiplier? (In other words, do economists agree on
a number? If so, what is it? If not, what are the various figures given?)
Weekly Homework Assignments
Research book for book report
Research online (take notes, including sources) and be prepared to discuss
What is meant by the Keynsian multiplier?
What value is usually assigned to the multiplier? (In other words, do economists agree on
a number? If so, what is it? If not, what are the various figures given?)
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, December 8
Both: Study for quiz: Market Revolution, American Romanticism and Reform
Weekly Homework Assignments
Both: Study for quiz: Market Revolution, American Romanticism and Reform
Weekly Homework Assignments
Friday, December 4, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, December 7
Both: Study for quiz
BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY: YOUR HISTORY TEXTBOOKS
MERCADO “SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION” OUTLINE
Both: Study for quiz
BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY: YOUR HISTORY TEXTBOOKS
MERCADO “SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION” OUTLINE
Economics
Homework due Monday, December 7
Economics in Our Times, 354-359 (INCLUDING p. 357)
Terms to Know: fiscal policy
expansionary fiscal policy
contractionary fiscal policy
crowding out
crowding in
Economics in Our Times, 354-359 (INCLUDING p. 357)
Terms to Know: fiscal policy
expansionary fiscal policy
contractionary fiscal policy
crowding out
crowding in
United States History
Homework due Monday, December 7
AP: Making America, pp 353-365
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 332-335, 351-354
Both: Mercado outline, “Manifest Destiny” pp 2-7
Continue “The Forgettable Presidents” chart
Complete “Texas Becomes a State” timeline
AP: Making America, pp 353-365
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 332-335, 351-354
Both: Mercado outline, “Manifest Destiny” pp 2-7
Continue “The Forgettable Presidents” chart
Complete “Texas Becomes a State” timeline
Thursday, December 3, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, December 4
AP: Making Europe, pp 467-472
Reg: World History, pp 429-430
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 140-144
Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society”, pp 13-15
Complete “Diplomacy and War” chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 467-472
Reg: World History, pp 429-430
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 140-144
Mercado outline, “18th Century Economy & Society”, pp 13-15
Complete “Diplomacy and War” chart
United States History
Homework due Friday, December 4
AP: Making America, pp 348-352
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 302-303
Watch Hippocampus: US History I for AP: Age of Jackson: Jackson & Van Buren
Both: Mercado outline, “Manifest Destiny” pp 1-2
Start chart: “The Forgettable Presidents”
AP: Making America, pp 348-352
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 302-303
Watch Hippocampus: US History I for AP: Age of Jackson: Jackson & Van Buren
Both: Mercado outline, “Manifest Destiny” pp 1-2
Start chart: “The Forgettable Presidents”
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, December 3
AP: Making Europe, pp 498-504
Reg: World History, pp 449-450
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 153-154
Complete “Enlightenment and Society” chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 498-504
Reg: World History, pp 449-450
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 153-154
Complete “Enlightenment and Society” chart
Economics
Homework due Thursday, December 3
Complete Activity 4
Economics in Our Times, review Ch. 13, pp 332-339
Reteaching Chapter 13: do 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,13, 14, 15, 16, 18
Complete Activity 4
Economics in Our Times, review Ch. 13, pp 332-339
Reteaching Chapter 13: do 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,13, 14, 15, 16, 18
United States History
Homework due Thursday, December 3
AP: Making America, pp 338-348
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 310-316, 318-325, 326-331
Both: Mercado outline, “Reform and Culture” pp 1-8
Finish chart: “American Romanticism”
Complete “American Reform Movements” chart
AP: Making America, pp 338-348
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 310-316, 318-325, 326-331
Both: Mercado outline, “Reform and Culture” pp 1-8
Finish chart: “American Romanticism”
Complete “American Reform Movements” chart
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, December 2
AP: Making Europe, pp 494-498
Reg: World History, pp 451-452 (up to “Enlightened Despotism”), 453-455
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 149-153
Review Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 7-14
AP: Making Europe, pp 494-498
Reg: World History, pp 451-452 (up to “Enlightened Despotism”), 453-455
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 149-153
Review Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 7-14
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, December 2
Economics in Our Times, 339-341, 344-346
Terms to Know:
frictional unemployment
structural unemployment
natural unemployment
full employment
cyclical unemployment
Economics in Our Times, 339-341, 344-346
Terms to Know:
frictional unemployment
structural unemployment
natural unemployment
full employment
cyclical unemployment
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, December 2
AP: Making America, pp 330-338 (be sure to read p. 330)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 240-244, 311-312
Both: Mercado outline, “Reform and Culture” pp 9-11
Start chart: “American Romanticism”
AP: Making America, pp 330-338 (be sure to read p. 330)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 240-244, 311-312
Both: Mercado outline, “Reform and Culture” pp 9-11
Start chart: “American Romanticism”
Monday, November 30, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, December 1
AP: Making Europe, pp 487-494
Reg: World History, pp 446-450
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 153-158
Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 7-14
Complete the Enlightenment chart
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making Europe, pp 487-494
Reg: World History, pp 446-450
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 153-158
Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 7-14
Complete the Enlightenment chart
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, December 1
Reffonomics lesson: www.reffonomics.com: Macroeconomics
Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand: 2nd Edition 2004-2009
Aggregate Supply and Demand Lesson
Weekly Homework Assignments
Reffonomics lesson: www.reffonomics.com: Macroeconomics
Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand: 2nd Edition 2004-2009
Aggregate Supply and Demand Lesson
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, December 1
AP: Making America, pp 316-329
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 249-256, 274-279
Both: Mercado outline, “Market Revolution” pp 6-10
Complete The West and the Transportation Revolution chart (ALERT: there are separate charts for AP and for Regular.)
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making America, pp 316-329
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 249-256, 274-279
Both: Mercado outline, “Market Revolution” pp 6-10
Complete The West and the Transportation Revolution chart (ALERT: there are separate charts for AP and for Regular.)
Weekly Homework Assignments
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, November 30
AP: Making Europe, pp 484-487
Reg: World History, pp 446-447 (up to “Separation of Powers”)
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 125-128
Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 6-7 (up to II.)
Complete the Scientific Revolution II chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 484-487
Reg: World History, pp 446-447 (up to “Separation of Powers”)
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 125-128
Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 6-7 (up to II.)
Complete the Scientific Revolution II chart
Economics
Homework due Monday, November 30
Economics in Our Times, review pp 324-326
read pp 332-339, INCLUDING p. 334
Terms to Know:
demand-side inflation
supply-side inflation
velocity
simple quantity theory of money
hedge
Start stock market project
Economics in Our Times, review pp 324-326
read pp 332-339, INCLUDING p. 334
Terms to Know:
demand-side inflation
supply-side inflation
velocity
simple quantity theory of money
hedge
Start stock market project
United States History
Homework due Monday, November 30
AP: Making America, pp 306-316
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 272-284
Both: Mercado outline, “Market Revolution” pp 1-6
Memorize the eight features of the Market Revolution, Mercado outline, p. 1 (quiz on Mon.)
AP: Making America, pp 306-316
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 272-284
Both: Mercado outline, “Market Revolution” pp 1-6
Memorize the eight features of the Market Revolution, Mercado outline, p. 1 (quiz on Mon.)
Monday, November 23, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, November 24
AP: Making Europe, pp 478-484
Reg: World History, pp 356-359
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 120-124
Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 1-6 (up to #7)
Complete the Scientific Revolution I chart
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making Europe, pp 478-484
Reg: World History, pp 356-359
Both: AP Achiever, pp. 120-124
Mercado outline, “Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment”, pp 1-6 (up to #7)
Complete the Scientific Revolution I chart
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, November 24
AP: Making America, pp 298-306
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 285-289
Both: Mercado outline, “Slavery” pp 1-6
Start work on Andrew Jackson on the $20 Bill project
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making America, pp 298-306
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 285-289
Both: Mercado outline, “Slavery” pp 1-6
Start work on Andrew Jackson on the $20 Bill project
Weekly Homework Assignments
Friday, November 20, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, November 23
Both: Study for quiz - Absolutism in Eastern Europe
Both: Study for quiz - Absolutism in Eastern Europe
Economics
Homework due Monday, November 23
Economics in Our Times, TYPE your answers to
p. 328, Build Your Economic Vocabulary, 1-7
p. 329, Review Questions, 1,3, 8, 9, 10
Economics in Our Times, TYPE your answers to
p. 328, Build Your Economic Vocabulary, 1-7
p. 329, Review Questions, 1,3, 8, 9, 10
Thursday, November 19, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, November 20
AP: Making Europe, pp 462-467
Reg: World History, pp 424-426
Both: AP Achiever, p. 108
Mercado outline, “Constitutionalism in Western Europe”, pp 7-11
AP: Making Europe, pp 462-467
Reg: World History, pp 424-426
Both: AP Achiever, p. 108
Mercado outline, “Constitutionalism in Western Europe”, pp 7-11
Economics
Homework due Friday, November 20
Economics in Our Times, pp 313-315, 318-319, 323-326
Terms to Know:
real GDP
base year
business cycle
Economics in Our Times, pp 313-315, 318-319, 323-326
Terms to Know:
real GDP
base year
business cycle
United States History
Homework due Friday, November 20
Both: Watch We Shall Remain: Episode 3: Trail of Tears
www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/the_films/episode_3_trailer
Be prepared to discuss: To what extent did the Cherokee Nation present a united front to the United States government? Site facts from the video to support your conclusions.
Bring Mercado “Jacksonian Democracy” outline to class
Both: Watch We Shall Remain: Episode 3: Trail of Tears
www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/the_films/episode_3_trailer
Be prepared to discuss: To what extent did the Cherokee Nation present a united front to the United States government? Site facts from the video to support your conclusions.
Bring Mercado “Jacksonian Democracy” outline to class
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, November 19
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 457-460
Reg: Review World History, pp 431-434
Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 113-115
Mercado outline, pp 8-12
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 457-460
Reg: Review World History, pp 431-434
Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 113-115
Mercado outline, pp 8-12
Economics
Homework due Thursday, November 19
Economics in Our Times, pp 302-309, 313
Terms to Know:
GDP
GNP
Know the difference between the two
Economics in Our Times, pp 302-309, 313
Terms to Know:
GDP
GNP
Know the difference between the two
United States History
Homework due Thursday, November 19
AP: Making America, pp 289-297
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 298 (bottom) - 302 (top); 302 (bottom) - 303
Both: Mercado outline, “Jacksonian Democracy”, pp 6 (bottom) - 8, 10-12
Complete the Jacksonian Era chart.
AP: Making America, pp 289-297
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 298 (bottom) - 302 (top); 302 (bottom) - 303
Both: Mercado outline, “Jacksonian Democracy”, pp 6 (bottom) - 8, 10-12
Complete the Jacksonian Era chart.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, November 18
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 451-457
Reg: Read Making Europe handout
Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 111-113
Review Mercado outline, pp 4-7
Work on timeline (every day)
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 451-457
Reg: Read Making Europe handout
Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 111-113
Review Mercado outline, pp 4-7
Work on timeline (every day)
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, November 18
AP: Making America, pp 286-288
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 297-298, 302 (“The Bank War”)
Both: Mercado outline, “Jacksonian Democracy” 4-6, 8 (bottom) - 10 (top)
Continue Jacksonian Era chart through Specie Circular
AP: Making America, pp 286-288
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 297-298, 302 (“The Bank War”)
Both: Mercado outline, “Jacksonian Democracy” 4-6, 8 (bottom) - 10 (top)
Continue Jacksonian Era chart through Specie Circular
Monday, November 16, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, November 17
AP: Making Europe, pp 419-420 (“The Spanish War Against Islam”)
Both: Review Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Eastern Europe,” pp 1-3
Review AP Achiever, p. 111
Work on timeline as instructed. BRING IT TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Bring Mercado outline and AP Achiever to class Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Bring Three Eastern European Empires chart to class every day
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making Europe, pp 419-420 (“The Spanish War Against Islam”)
Both: Review Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Eastern Europe,” pp 1-3
Review AP Achiever, p. 111
Work on timeline as instructed. BRING IT TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Bring Mercado outline and AP Achiever to class Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Bring Three Eastern European Empires chart to class every day
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, November 17
Economics in Our Times, p. 298 - TYPE your answers to Review Questions (bottom half of page) 1, 3-12
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics in Our Times, p. 298 - TYPE your answers to Review Questions (bottom half of page) 1, 3-12
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, November 17
Both: Watch Hippocampus.org: US History I for AP: Age of Jackson, 1828-1848
Election of 1824
Election of 1828
New Political Parties
Tariff of 1828
Weekly Homework Assignments
Both: Watch Hippocampus.org: US History I for AP: Age of Jackson, 1828-1848
Election of 1824
Election of 1828
New Political Parties
Tariff of 1828
Weekly Homework Assignments
Friday, November 13, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, November 16
AP: Making Europe, pp 462-467
Mercado outline, “Constitutionalism in Western Europe”, pp 11-13
Reg: World History, pp 424-426
Both: AP Achiever, pp 108
Mercado outline, “Constitutionalism in Western Europe,” pp 7-11
Revise and add to your English Civil Wars chart
QUIZ MONDAY ON THE AGE OF LOUIS XIV
AP: Making Europe, pp 462-467
Mercado outline, “Constitutionalism in Western Europe”, pp 11-13
Reg: World History, pp 424-426
Both: AP Achiever, pp 108
Mercado outline, “Constitutionalism in Western Europe,” pp 7-11
Revise and add to your English Civil Wars chart
QUIZ MONDAY ON THE AGE OF LOUIS XIV
Economics
Homework due Monday, November 16
Economics in Our Times: be prepared to answer Review Questions, p. 298 (bottom half of page), questions 1-12
Read: “The Blob That Ate Monetary Policy,” WSJ, 9/27/09
“Fed Signals Its Intention to Stay the Course,” WSJ, 4/30/09
Economics in Our Times: be prepared to answer Review Questions, p. 298 (bottom half of page), questions 1-12
Read: “The Blob That Ate Monetary Policy,” WSJ, 9/27/09
“Fed Signals Its Intention to Stay the Course,” WSJ, 4/30/09
United States History
Homework due Monday, November 16
AP: Making America, pp 283-286
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, review pp 294-295
Both: Mercado outline, “Jacksonian Democracy”, pp 1-4
Start Jacksonian Era chart
AP: Making America, pp 283-286
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, review pp 294-295
Both: Mercado outline, “Jacksonian Democracy”, pp 1-4
Start Jacksonian Era chart
Thursday, November 12, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, November 13
AP: Making Europe, pp 454-460
Reg: World History, pp 429-434
Both: AP Achiever, pp 112-115
Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Eastern Europe”, pp 5-12
Complete Three Eastern European Empires chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 454-460
Reg: World History, pp 429-434
Both: AP Achiever, pp 112-115
Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Eastern Europe”, pp 5-12
Complete Three Eastern European Empires chart
Economics
Homework due Friday, November 13
Economics in Our Times, pp 289-294
Terms to Know: monetary policy
federal funds rate
discount rate
open market operations
Know answers to Learning Check, p 294, 1 & 2
Economics in Our Times, pp 289-294
Terms to Know: monetary policy
federal funds rate
discount rate
open market operations
Know answers to Learning Check, p 294, 1 & 2
United States History
Homework due Friday, November 13
Both: Foundations of American Foreign Policy worksheet and essay
Hippocampus: Nationalism and Economic Expansion: The Monroe Doctrine
Both: Foundations of American Foreign Policy worksheet and essay
Hippocampus: Nationalism and Economic Expansion: The Monroe Doctrine
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, November 12
AP: Making Europe, pp 451-454
Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Western Europe”, pp 11-14
Reg: World History, pp p. 429
Both: AP Achiever, pp 111-112
Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Eastern Europe,” pp 1-5
Begin Three Eastern European Empires chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 451-454
Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Western Europe”, pp 11-14
Reg: World History, pp p. 429
Both: AP Achiever, pp 111-112
Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Eastern Europe,” pp 1-5
Begin Three Eastern European Empires chart
Economics
Homework due Thursday, November 12
Economics in Our Times, pp 282-288
Terms to Know: total reserves
required reserves
excess reserves
reserve requirement
Research and write a paragraph on the following question: (HINT: see WSJ, 9/22/09, “Taxes,
Depression, and Our Current Troubles”, and EIOT, p. 284)
What did the Federal Reserve Bank do wrong in the Great Depression?
Write answers to the following questions:
Learning Check, p. 289, 1-4
Economics in Our Times, pp 282-288
Terms to Know: total reserves
required reserves
excess reserves
reserve requirement
Research and write a paragraph on the following question: (HINT: see WSJ, 9/22/09, “Taxes,
Depression, and Our Current Troubles”, and EIOT, p. 284)
What did the Federal Reserve Bank do wrong in the Great Depression?
Write answers to the following questions:
Learning Check, p. 289, 1-4
United States History
Homework due Thursday, November 12
AP: Making America, pp 275-283
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 290-295
Both: Mercado outline, “Era of Good Feelings”, pp 3-8
Complete the Era of Good Feelings chart.
AP: Making America, pp 275-283
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 290-295
Both: Mercado outline, “Era of Good Feelings”, pp 3-8
Complete the Era of Good Feelings chart.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, November 11
Both: Fill in the Wars of Louis XIV Scorecard as instructed
Both: Fill in the Wars of Louis XIV Scorecard as instructed
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, November 11
Economics in Our Times, pp 278-282
Prepare to report orally on one question from the FRB’s FRQs at:
www.frbsf.org/education/activities/drecon/askecon.cfm
Scroll down to FedFAQ and click on it
In Search by Category choose Federal Reserve System
Choose a question that interests you, and click on View Item.
Read the item and be prepared to report on it
Economics in Our Times, pp 278-282
Prepare to report orally on one question from the FRB’s FRQs at:
www.frbsf.org/education/activities/drecon/askecon.cfm
Scroll down to FedFAQ and click on it
In Search by Category choose Federal Reserve System
Choose a question that interests you, and click on View Item.
Read the item and be prepared to report on it
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, November 11
AP: Making America, pp 266-275
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 272-279, 285-289
Both: Start the Era of Good Feelings chart
Mercado outline, “Era of Good Feelings”, pp 1-3 (up to IV), 8-10 (Section VIII entire)
AP: Making America, pp 266-275
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 272-279, 285-289
Both: Start the Era of Good Feelings chart
Mercado outline, “Era of Good Feelings”, pp 1-3 (up to IV), 8-10 (Section VIII entire)
Monday, November 9, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, November 10
Both: Read “Louis XIV Advises His Son,” Making Europe, pp 448-449
Choose TWO of the questions in boxes and type the questions and your answers.
Read handout, “Travels With the King”
Weekly Homework Assignments
Both: Read “Louis XIV Advises His Son,” Making Europe, pp 448-449
Choose TWO of the questions in boxes and type the questions and your answers.
Read handout, “Travels With the King”
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, November 10
Both: Watch Hippocampus.org: AP US History I: Jeffersonian Republicanism: The War
Click on How They Voted and be ready to answer the multiple choice question in class.
Weekly Homework Assignments
Both: Watch Hippocampus.org: AP US History I: Jeffersonian Republicanism: The War
Click on How They Voted and be ready to answer the multiple choice question in class.
Weekly Homework Assignments
Friday, November 6, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, November 9
AP: Making Europe, pp 447-451
Reg: World History, pp 420
Both: AP Achiever, pp 109-110
Mercado outline, pp 8-10
Complete chart: Wars of Louis XIV
Bumper sticker assignment
AP: Making Europe, pp 447-451
Reg: World History, pp 420
Both: AP Achiever, pp 109-110
Mercado outline, pp 8-10
Complete chart: Wars of Louis XIV
Bumper sticker assignment
Economics
Homework due Monday, November 9
Economics in Our Times, pp 264-271
Terms to Know:
fractional reserve banking
money supply
currency
Federal Reserve Note
demand deposit
near money
Economics in Our Times, pp 264-271
Terms to Know:
fractional reserve banking
money supply
currency
Federal Reserve Note
demand deposit
near money
United States History
Homework due Monday, November 9
AP: Making America, pp 255-265
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 228 (“Postwar Boom and Panic”), 240-244
Both: Mercado outline, “War of 1812”, pp 6-7
Read “The Star Spangled Banner”
Watch We Shall Remain, Episode 2, and be prepared to answer study questions
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/the_films/episode_2_trailer
AP: Making America, pp 255-265
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 228 (“Postwar Boom and Panic”), 240-244
Both: Mercado outline, “War of 1812”, pp 6-7
Read “The Star Spangled Banner”
Watch We Shall Remain, Episode 2, and be prepared to answer study questions
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/the_films/episode_2_trailer
Thursday, November 5, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, November 6
AP: Making Europe, pp 443-447
Reg: World History, pp 416-419
Both: AP Achiever, pp 102-105
Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Western Europe”, pp 4-8 (up to V.)
Complete chart: Age of Louis XIV
AP: Making Europe, pp 443-447
Reg: World History, pp 416-419
Both: AP Achiever, pp 102-105
Mercado outline, “Absolutism in Western Europe”, pp 4-8 (up to V.)
Complete chart: Age of Louis XIV
Economics
Homework due Friday, Nobember 6
Economics in Our Times, pp 261-263
Research (NO WIKIPEDIA) and write a paragraph on the following questions:
When did the United States officially adopt the gold standard?
Was the gold standard in use before then?
When did the United States officially abandon the gold standard?
What were the circumstances in each case?
Economics in Our Times, pp 261-263
Research (NO WIKIPEDIA) and write a paragraph on the following questions:
When did the United States officially adopt the gold standard?
Was the gold standard in use before then?
When did the United States officially abandon the gold standard?
What were the circumstances in each case?
United States History
Homework due Friday, November 6
AP: Making America, pp 246-255
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 224-228
Both: Complete The Jefferson Administration: Internal Tensions and Foreign War chart
Mercado outline, “War of 1812”, pp 1-6
War of 1812: Internet Assignment
AP: Making America, pp 246-255
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 224-228
Both: Complete The Jefferson Administration: Internal Tensions and Foreign War chart
Mercado outline, “War of 1812”, pp 1-6
War of 1812: Internet Assignment
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, November 5
AP: Making Europe, pp 435-439
Both: Aish Part 49: The Jews of Poland
Shabbetai Zevi
Complete Poland and the Jews chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 435-439
Both: Aish Part 49: The Jews of Poland
Shabbetai Zevi
Complete Poland and the Jews chart
Economics
Homework due Thursday, November 5
Economics in Our Times, pp 256-261
Terms to Know:
barter economy
double coincidence of wants
money
face value
Gresham’s Law
medium of exchange
unit of account
store of value
Economics in Our Times, pp 256-261
Terms to Know:
barter economy
double coincidence of wants
money
face value
Gresham’s Law
medium of exchange
unit of account
store of value
United States History
Homework due Thursday, November 5
AP: Making America, pp 236-246; pay special attention to p. 336
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 217-218; 220-223
Both: Mercado outline, “Jefferson’s Presidency”, pp 6-11
Start the Jefferson Administration: Internal Tensions and Foreign War chart.
AP: Making America, pp 236-246; pay special attention to p. 336
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 217-218; 220-223
Both: Mercado outline, “Jefferson’s Presidency”, pp 6-11
Start the Jefferson Administration: Internal Tensions and Foreign War chart.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, November 4
Economics in Our Times, pp 234-242
Read articles on the health care reform debate as instructed
Economics in Our Times, pp 234-242
Read articles on the health care reform debate as instructed
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, November 4
AP: Making America, pp 225-234
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 215-217
Both: Watch Hippocampus.org: AP US History I:
Louisiana Purchase
Lewis & Clark
Complete the Jefferson Administration: Part II chart
Mercado outline, “Jefferson’s Presidency”, pp 3-6 (top)
AP: Making America, pp 225-234
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 215-217
Both: Watch Hippocampus.org: AP US History I:
Louisiana Purchase
Lewis & Clark
Complete the Jefferson Administration: Part II chart
Mercado outline, “Jefferson’s Presidency”, pp 3-6 (top)
Monday, November 2, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, November 3
Both: Review Mercado outline, “Wars of Religion”
Weekly Homework Assignments
Both: Review Mercado outline, “Wars of Religion”
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, November 3
AP: Making America, pp 221-225
Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 209-215
Both: Watch Hippocampus.org: AP US History I: Election of 1800
Start the Jefferson Administration: Part II chart
Mercado outline, “Jefferson’s Presidency”, pp 1-3
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making America, pp 221-225
Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 209-215
Both: Watch Hippocampus.org: AP US History I: Election of 1800
Start the Jefferson Administration: Part II chart
Mercado outline, “Jefferson’s Presidency”, pp 1-3
Weekly Homework Assignments
Friday, October 30, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, November 2
AP: Making Europe, pp 430-435, 462-466
Reg: World History, pp 421-426
Both: AP Achiever, pp 106-108
Mercado outline, pp 6-8
Complete chart: English Civil War
AP: Making Europe, pp 430-435, 462-466
Reg: World History, pp 421-426
Both: AP Achiever, pp 106-108
Mercado outline, pp 6-8
Complete chart: English Civil War
Economics
Homework due Monday, November 2
Economics in Our Times, pp 234-236, 239-242 (INCLUDING THE GREEN PAGES)
Read assigned articles on cap and trade
Economics in Our Times, pp 234-236, 239-242 (INCLUDING THE GREEN PAGES)
Read assigned articles on cap and trade
Thursday, October 29, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, October 30
AP: Making Europe, pp 427-430
Reg: World History, pp 427-429 (top)
Both: AP Achiever, pp 95-98 (top)
Mercado outline, pp 4-6
Complete chart: The Thirty Years War
AP: Making Europe, pp 427-430
Reg: World History, pp 427-429 (top)
Both: AP Achiever, pp 95-98 (top)
Mercado outline, pp 4-6
Complete chart: The Thirty Years War
United States History
Homework due Friday, October 30
AP: Making America, pp 215-221
Read “Party Time” handout
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 209-215 (top)
Both: Complete The Jefferson Administration: Part I chart
Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, pp 15-16
Mercado outline, “Jefferson’s Presidency”, pp 1-3
AP: Making America, pp 215-221
Read “Party Time” handout
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 209-215 (top)
Both: Complete The Jefferson Administration: Part I chart
Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, pp 15-16
Mercado outline, “Jefferson’s Presidency”, pp 1-3
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, October 29
AP: Making Europe, pp 425-427 (top)
Reg: World History, pp 416-417 (up to Louis XIV)
Both: AP Achiever, pp 93-94 (top)
Mercado outline, pp 3-4
Complete chart: French Wars of Religion
AP: Making Europe, pp 425-427 (top)
Reg: World History, pp 416-417 (up to Louis XIV)
Both: AP Achiever, pp 93-94 (top)
Mercado outline, pp 3-4
Complete chart: French Wars of Religion
Economics
Homework due Thursday, October 29
Economics in Our Times, pp 213, 217-219
Term to Know: price support
Economics in Our Times, pp 213, 217-219
Term to Know: price support
United States History
Homework due Thursday, October 29
AP: Making America, pp 208-215
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 204-209 (up to “Election of 1800”)
Both: Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, pp 12-15
Complete the Issues in the Adams Administration chart
Be prepared to answer the following questions in class (you will be graded)
1. How did the XYZ Affair help lead to the Alien and Sedition Acts?
2. In what ways did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions reflect the Jeffersonian philosophy of government?
AP: Making America, pp 208-215
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 204-209 (up to “Election of 1800”)
Both: Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, pp 12-15
Complete the Issues in the Adams Administration chart
Be prepared to answer the following questions in class (you will be graded)
1. How did the XYZ Affair help lead to the Alien and Sedition Acts?
2. In what ways did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions reflect the Jeffersonian philosophy of government?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, October 28
AP: Making Europe, pp 481-425
Reg: World History, pp 412-415
Both: AP Achiever: pp 94-95 “The Wars of Spain”; pp 105-106, “A Commercial Republic: The Dutch”
Mercado outline, “Wars of Religion”, pp 1-3
Complete chart: Wars of Religion: Spain versus Holland and England
AP: Making Europe, pp 481-425
Reg: World History, pp 412-415
Both: AP Achiever: pp 94-95 “The Wars of Spain”; pp 105-106, “A Commercial Republic: The Dutch”
Mercado outline, “Wars of Religion”, pp 1-3
Complete chart: Wars of Religion: Spain versus Holland and England
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, October 28
Economics in Our Times, pp 208-212
Terms to Know:
externalities
negative externality
positive externality
market failure
Economics in Our Times, pp 208-212
Terms to Know:
externalities
negative externality
positive externality
market failure
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, October 28
Complete preparations for the Ratification of the Constitution Town Meeting
Complete preparations for the Ratification of the Constitution Town Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, October 27
AP: Lecture 20: “Imperial Politics and International War”
Lecture 29: “Religious Politics and Religious War”
Reg: The Holy Roman Empire handout
Both: Review “Luther and the Jews”
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Lecture 20: “Imperial Politics and International War”
Lecture 29: “Religious Politics and Religious War”
Reg: The Holy Roman Empire handout
Both: Review “Luther and the Jews”
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, October 27
Economics in Our Times, pp 200-203, 206-208
Terms to Know:
antitrust law
merger
trust
public utility commission
Economics in Our Times, pp 200-203, 206-208
Terms to Know:
antitrust law
merger
trust
public utility commission
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, October 27
AP: Review Making America, pp 200-205
Read “George Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion” and type your answers to Qs 1-4
Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 202-204 (up to “The Jeffersonian Republicans”)
Both: Complete the New Nation: Foreign Policy chart
Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, pp 9-12
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Review Making America, pp 200-205
Read “George Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion” and type your answers to Qs 1-4
Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 202-204 (up to “The Jeffersonian Republicans”)
Both: Complete the New Nation: Foreign Policy chart
Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, pp 9-12
Weekly Homework Assignments
Friday, October 23, 2009
Economics
Homework due Monday, October 26
Economics in Our Times, pp 184-192
Terms to Know: global competition
downsizing
unemployment rate
Know what makes up employment
Economics in Our Times, pp 184-192
Terms to Know: global competition
downsizing
unemployment rate
Know what makes up employment
United States History
Homework due Monday, October 26
AP: Making America, pp 200-207
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 201-206
Both: Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, relevant pages
Continue Town Meeting prep
AP: Making America, pp 200-207
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 201-206
Both: Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, relevant pages
Continue Town Meeting prep
Thursday, October 22, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, October 13
AP: Making Europe, pp 403-407
Read “Luther and the Jews” and answer Questions 1 & 2 on p. 319
Reg: World History, pp 354 (middle)-355
Both: Read Aish Part 50, “The Reformation and the Jews”
Review Mercado outline, “The Reformation”
AP: Making Europe, pp 403-407
Read “Luther and the Jews” and answer Questions 1 & 2 on p. 319
Reg: World History, pp 354 (middle)-355
Both: Read Aish Part 50, “The Reformation and the Jews”
Review Mercado outline, “The Reformation”
Economics
Homework due Friday, October 23
Economics in Our Times, pp 178-184 (INCLUDING COLORED PAGES)
Using the Wall Street Journal and the San Francisco Chronicle, research the following questions:
1. What are the provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act?
2. Who (people and groups) objects to the act, and why?
3. Who supports the act, and why?
Terms to Know:
closed shop
union shop
Taft-Hartley Act
right to work laws
strike
Economics in Our Times, pp 178-184 (INCLUDING COLORED PAGES)
Using the Wall Street Journal and the San Francisco Chronicle, research the following questions:
1. What are the provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act?
2. Who (people and groups) objects to the act, and why?
3. Who supports the act, and why?
Terms to Know:
closed shop
union shop
Taft-Hartley Act
right to work laws
strike
United States History
Homework due Friday, October 23
AP: Making America, pp 194-200 (top)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 165-169, 200-201
Both: Complete Hamilton versus Jefferson: Competing Visions chart
Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, relevant pages
Continue Town Meeting prep
AP: Making America, pp 194-200 (top)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 165-169, 200-201
Both: Complete Hamilton versus Jefferson: Competing Visions chart
Mercado outline, “The Federalist Era”, relevant pages
Continue Town Meeting prep
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, October 22
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 397-403
Reg: Review World History, pp 353-354 (middle)
Both: Read outline: Lecture 27: The Catholic Counter Reformation
Read “Loyola and the Society of Jesus”
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 397-403
Reg: Review World History, pp 353-354 (middle)
Both: Read outline: Lecture 27: The Catholic Counter Reformation
Read “Loyola and the Society of Jesus”
Economics
Homework due Thursday, October 22
Economics in Our Times, pp 170-174, 176-177
Be prepared to answer Learning Check questions, p. 177, 1-5
Term to Know:
wage rate
minimum wage law
Economics in Our Times, pp 170-174, 176-177
Be prepared to answer Learning Check questions, p. 177, 1-5
Term to Know:
wage rate
minimum wage law
United States History
Homework due Thursday, October 22
AP: Fast Track to a 5, pp 112-115
Both: Mercado outline, “The New Nation”, pp 12-15
Watch Hippocampus lessons at http://www.hippocampus.org/AP%20US%20History%20I
(under The Constitution and the New Republic, 1787-1800)
States’ Plan
Compromise Reigns
Ratification of the Constitution
Start Town Meeting prep
AP: Fast Track to a 5, pp 112-115
Both: Mercado outline, “The New Nation”, pp 12-15
Watch Hippocampus lessons at http://www.hippocampus.org/AP%20US%20History%20I
(under The Constitution and the New Republic, 1787-1800)
States’ Plan
Compromise Reigns
Ratification of the Constitution
Start Town Meeting prep
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, October 21
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 393-397
Reg: Review World History, 348 (bottom) - 353 (top)
Both: Read outlines:
Lecture 24: Calvin & Calvinism
Lecture 25: The English Reformation
Lecture 26: The Birth of Anglicanism
Complete the Calvin column on the Reformation chart
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, October 21
AP: Making America, pp 187-194 (up to George Washington)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 150-163
Both: Complete The Constitution chart
Mercado outline, “The New Nation”, pp 8-12
Monday, October 19, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, October 20
Both: Read “The German Peasant Revolt”, pp 314-316
Complete The German Peasant Revolt worksheet. DO YOUR OWN WORK.
Complete the columns on Luther, Zwingli, and Anabaptists on Reformation chart AND BRING CHART TO CLASS
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, October 20
Read: Wall Street Journal, “Toys ‘R’ Us Faces a U.S. Antitrust Inquiry”, 10/17/09, p. A3
(use your own copy of the Journal, or access the article through your online account)
Weekly Homework Assignments
Read: Wall Street Journal, “Toys ‘R’ Us Faces a U.S. Antitrust Inquiry”, 10/17/09, p. A3
(use your own copy of the Journal, or access the article through your online account)
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, October 20
AP: Making America, pp 176-187 (ALL PAGES)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 142-149
Both: Read “Constitutional Topic: The Articles of Confederation”
Complete the Articles of Confederation chart
Mercado outline, “The New Nation”, pp 1-8
Friday, October 16, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, October 19
AP: Making Europe, pp 397-403
Reg: World History, pp 352-353
Both: AP Achiever, pp 77-78
Reformation outline, pp 17-19
Complete the Catholic Counter Reformation chart
Economics
Homework due Monday, October 19
Economics in Our Times, pp 162-164
Know chart of market structures, p. 163
Term to Know: oligopoly
Read and be ready to discuss Wall St. Journal and New York Times handouts
United States History
Homework due Monday, October 19
Study for quiz on the Revolutionary Era
Review all readings and handouts on the Road to Revolution and the Revolutionary War
Thursday, October 15, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, October 16
AP: Making Europe, pp 392-397
Reg: World History, 348-352
Both: AP Achiever, pp 73-77 (up to Catholic Revival and Reform)
Reformation outline, pp 7-12
Complete Reformation chart
Complete Spread of Reformation chart
Economics
Homework due Friday, October 16
Economics in Our Times, pp 157-161 (INCLUDING “Economic Focus”)
Be able to explain why gas stations migrate to corners
Term to Know: monopolistic competition (and know the three defining characteristics)
United States History
Homework due Friday, October 16
AP: Making America, pp 166-175
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 136-137, 140-141
Both: Mercado outline, “The American Revolution”, relevant pages
Complete “The Outcomes of the War” chart
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, October 15
AP: Making Europe, pp 387-392
Reg: World History, 346 (bottom) - 348
Both: AP Achiever, pp 71-73
Reformation outline, pp 3-7 (up to IV)
Start Reformation chart
Complete Martin Luther chart
Economics
Homework due Thursday, October 15
Economics in Our Times, pp 151-157 (INCLUDING the green pages)
Terms to Know:
monopoly
barriers to entry
public franchise
natural monopoly
United States History
Homework due Thursday, October 15
AP: Making America, pp 160-166
Read “Abigail and John Adams” handout, pp 172-178.
Answer Review Questions, p 178, #s 2, 3, and 4. Your answers MUST be typed, double spaced, with pages stapled together if there is more than one page.
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 134-136
Read “Letters Between Abigail and John Adams” handout, pp 1-2
On a separate sheet of paper, answer Questions # 1, 2, & 3. Your answers MUST be typed, double spaced, with pages stapled together if there is more than one page.
Both: Mercado outline, “The American Revolution”, relevant pages
Complete “The Revolutionary War” chart
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, October 14
AP: Making Europe, pp 382-387. Be sure to read “Choice” and “Introduction”
Reg: World History, p. 346
Both: AP Achiever, pp 69-71 (up to “Protestant Reform Movements”)
Reformation outline, pp 1-2
Complete Context of Church Reform chart
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, October 14
Economics in Our Times, pp 148-151
Know the four characteristics of perfect competition
Term to Know: perfect competition
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, October 14
Both: Read the Declaration of Independence (handout)
Be prepared to make notes in class about each section’s contents
Read “A Note on the Signers”
Read “Key Excerpts” and answer questions 1-6. You may handwrite or type your answers. Your name must be on the assignment.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, October 13
AP: Making Europe, pp 417-418
Both: AP Achiever, pp 88-92
“New Monarchs” outline, pp 15-16
Complete the Changing Social Structures chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 417-418
Both: AP Achiever, pp 88-92
“New Monarchs” outline, pp 15-16
Complete the Changing Social Structures chart
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, October 13
AP: Making America, pp 158-160
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, review pp 127-132
read pp 133-134
Both: Start “The Revolutionary War” chart
Complete the Patriot or Loyalist assignment
Review relevant pages of Mercado outline, “The American Revolution
AP: Making America, pp 158-160
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, review pp 127-132
read pp 133-134
Both: Start “The Revolutionary War” chart
Complete the Patriot or Loyalist assignment
Review relevant pages of Mercado outline, “The American Revolution
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, October 8
Both: Study for Bingo quiz (HINT: learn your terms!)
New Monarchs
Commercial Revolution
Exploration and Colonization
Both: Study for Bingo quiz (HINT: learn your terms!)
New Monarchs
Commercial Revolution
Exploration and Colonization
Economics
Homework due Thursday, October 8
Economics in Our Times, pp 135-140
Be prepared to answer orally: Build Your Economic Vocabulary, p. 144, #s 1-7
Review Questions, p. 144, #s 8, 13
Term to Know:
marginal cost
marginal revenue
law of diminishing returns
Economics in Our Times, pp 135-140
Be prepared to answer orally: Build Your Economic Vocabulary, p. 144, #s 1-7
Review Questions, p. 144, #s 8, 13
Term to Know:
marginal cost
marginal revenue
law of diminishing returns
United States History
Homework due Thursday, October 8
AP: Making America, pp 148-158
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 127-132
Both: Review Mercado outline, “Road to Revolution” pp 11-12
Start “American Revolution: Summary Chart”
Complete the chart “From Lexington & Concord to the Declaration of Independence”
Review relevant pages of Mercado outline, “The American Revolution
AP: Making America, pp 148-158
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 127-132
Both: Review Mercado outline, “Road to Revolution” pp 11-12
Start “American Revolution: Summary Chart”
Complete the chart “From Lexington & Concord to the Declaration of Independence”
Review relevant pages of Mercado outline, “The American Revolution
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, October 7
AP: Making Europe, pp 414-417
Both: AP Achiever, p. 86
New Monarchs outline, p. 13-15 (top)
Finish Global Expansion chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 414-417
Both: AP Achiever, p. 86
New Monarchs outline, p. 13-15 (top)
Finish Global Expansion chart
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, October 7
Economics in Our Times, pp 131-135
Term to Know:
fixed costs average fixed costs
variable costs average variable costs
total costs average total costs
Economics in Our Times, pp 131-135
Term to Know:
fixed costs average fixed costs
variable costs average variable costs
total costs average total costs
Monday, October 5, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, October 6
AP: Making Europe, pp 373-378
Reg: World History, pp 373-374, 403-407
Both: Finish explorers presentations
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making Europe, pp 373-378
Reg: World History, pp 373-374, 403-407
Both: Finish explorers presentations
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, October 6
Economics in Our Times, pp 121-123, 127-128, 131
Be prepared to answer orally: Learning Check p. 131, #s 1, 3-7
Terms to Know:
by-laws coupon rate
bond cooperative
face value franchise
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics in Our Times, pp 121-123, 127-128, 131
Be prepared to answer orally: Learning Check p. 131, #s 1, 3-7
Terms to Know:
by-laws coupon rate
bond cooperative
face value franchise
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, October 6
AP: “Protest: British and Colonial Views” handout. (for AP Elective)
Both: Read “Battle of Lexington” handout
Fill out worksheet and reach your own decision
Review Mercado outline, “Road to Revolution”
Complete Road to Revolution chart, due Wednesday, Oct. 7
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: “Protest: British and Colonial Views” handout. (for AP Elective)
Both: Read “Battle of Lexington” handout
Fill out worksheet and reach your own decision
Review Mercado outline, “Road to Revolution”
Complete Road to Revolution chart, due Wednesday, Oct. 7
Weekly Homework Assignments
Thursday, October 1, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, October 5
AP: Making Europe, pp 365-373
Reg: World History, pp 364-368
Both: AP Achiever, pp 83-86 (top)
“New Monarchs” outline, pp 7-13 (up to IV)
Start the “Global Expansion” chart,” which was e-mailed to you
Start your explorer presentation
AP: Making Europe, pp 365-373
Reg: World History, pp 364-368
Both: AP Achiever, pp 83-86 (top)
“New Monarchs” outline, pp 7-13 (up to IV)
Start the “Global Expansion” chart,” which was e-mailed to you
Start your explorer presentation
Economics
Homework due Monday, October 5
Economics in Our Times, pp 114-121 (up to How to Form a Corporation)
Bring in an ad or an article from the Wall Street Journal about a sole proprietorship or a partnership.
Terms to Know:
sole proprietorship
unlimited liability
partnership
limited partnership
general partner
limited partner
corporation
stock
stockholder
asset
limited liability
dividend
Economics in Our Times, pp 114-121 (up to How to Form a Corporation)
Bring in an ad or an article from the Wall Street Journal about a sole proprietorship or a partnership.
Terms to Know:
sole proprietorship
unlimited liability
partnership
limited partnership
general partner
limited partner
corporation
stock
stockholder
asset
limited liability
dividend
United States History
Homework due Monday, October 5
AP: Making America, pp 136-147
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 115-122
Both: Complete the Road to Revolution chart
Review the Mercado outline “Road to the American Revolution”
Complete the term chart, “The Decision for Independence”
AP: Making America, pp 136-147
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 115-122
Both: Complete the Road to Revolution chart
Review the Mercado outline “Road to the American Revolution”
Complete the term chart, “The Decision for Independence”
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, October 1
AP: Making Europe, pp 351-356
Reg: World History, pp 403-406
Both: AP Achiever, pp 86 (bottom) - 88
“New Monarchs” outline, pp 5-7 (up to III)
Complete the chart, “The Commercial Revolution”, which was e-mailed to you
AP: Making Europe, pp 351-356
Reg: World History, pp 403-406
Both: AP Achiever, pp 86 (bottom) - 88
“New Monarchs” outline, pp 5-7 (up to III)
Complete the chart, “The Commercial Revolution”, which was e-mailed to you
United States History
Homework due Thursday, October 1
AP: Making America, pp 127-136
Answer questions 1-4 at the end of “Letters…”. Answers MUST be typed and double- spaced
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 112-115 (up to The Fighting at Lexington & Concord)
Answer question 1 at the end of “Letters…”. Answer MUST be typed and double- spaced
Both: Start the Road to Revolution chart as instructed in class
Read "Letters From a Pennsylvania Farmer" and answer questions as instructed above
AP: Making America, pp 127-136
Answer questions 1-4 at the end of “Letters…”. Answers MUST be typed and double- spaced
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 112-115 (up to The Fighting at Lexington & Concord)
Answer question 1 at the end of “Letters…”. Answer MUST be typed and double- spaced
Both: Start the Road to Revolution chart as instructed in class
Read "Letters From a Pennsylvania Farmer" and answer questions as instructed above
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, September 30
AP: Making Europe, pp 361-365
BRING “THE RENAISSANCE” OUTLINE AND “WESTERN CIVILIZATION” HANDOUT TO AP ELECTIVE
Both: review AP Achiever, pp 67-69
New Monarchs outline, p. 4
Complete the New Monarchs chart
AP: Making Europe, pp 361-365
BRING “THE RENAISSANCE” OUTLINE AND “WESTERN CIVILIZATION” HANDOUT TO AP ELECTIVE
Both: review AP Achiever, pp 67-69
New Monarchs outline, p. 4
Complete the New Monarchs chart
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, September 30
Economics in Our Times, pp 100-101, 104, 107-109
Review p. 110: “Build Your Economic Vocabulary”
Term to Know: rationing device
Economics in Our Times, pp 100-101, 104, 107-109
Review p. 110: “Build Your Economic Vocabulary”
Term to Know: rationing device
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, September 30
AP: Making America, pp 121-127
Answer questions 1-4 at the end of “Declaration of Rights….” Answers MUST be typed and
double spaced
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 110-112
Both: Read “Declaration of Rights & Grievances” and answer questions as instructed above
Complete the term chart, “The Stamp Act” (sent to you by e-mail)
AP: Making America, pp 121-127
Answer questions 1-4 at the end of “Declaration of Rights….” Answers MUST be typed and
double spaced
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 110-112
Both: Read “Declaration of Rights & Grievances” and answer questions as instructed above
Complete the term chart, “The Stamp Act” (sent to you by e-mail)
Friday, September 25, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, September 29
AP: Making Europe, pp. 357-361
Both: AP Achiever, pp 67-69
“New Monarchies” outline, pp 1-4
Chart terms
Start filling in The New Monarchies chart
AP: Making Europe, pp. 357-361
Both: AP Achiever, pp 67-69
“New Monarchies” outline, pp 1-4
Chart terms
Start filling in The New Monarchies chart
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, February 29
Economics in Our Times, pp 97-100
Write the answers to p. 100, Questions 2 & 3
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Economics in Our Times, pp 97-100
Write the answers to p. 100, Questions 2 & 3
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, September 29
AP: Making America, pp 116-121 (up to “Demanding More From the Colonies”)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, review pp 106-108; read pp 109-110 (up to “Britain’s
Financial Problems”)
Both: Terms to chart
AP: Making America, pp 116-121 (up to “Demanding More From the Colonies”)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, review pp 106-108; read pp 109-110 (up to “Britain’s
Financial Problems”)
Both: Terms to chart
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, September 24
Both: AP Achiever, pp 65-67
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 1-4
Chart terms
Both: AP Achiever, pp 65-67
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 1-4
Chart terms
Economics
Homework due Thursday, September 24
Economics in Our Times, pp 92-97
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Economics in Our Times, pp 92-97
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
United States History
Homework due Thursday, September 24
AP: Making America, pp 105-114
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 102-108
Both: Terms to chart
AP: Making America, pp 105-114
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 102-108
Both: Terms to chart
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, September 23
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 335-337
Read Making Europe, pp 338-342
Reg: Review World History, pp 336-337
Both: AP Achiever, pp 64-67
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 15-17
Read “A Woman’s Defense of Learning”
Read “Excerpts from Christine de Pisan”
Review chart terms
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 335-337
Read Making Europe, pp 338-342
Reg: Review World History, pp 336-337
Both: AP Achiever, pp 64-67
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 15-17
Read “A Woman’s Defense of Learning”
Read “Excerpts from Christine de Pisan”
Review chart terms
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, September 23
Economics in Our Times: review p. 86
Write the answers to the following
p. 87, Build Your Economic Vocabulary
pp 87-88, Review Questions 4, 5, 8, 11, 13, 22, 23
Economics in Our Times: review p. 86
Write the answers to the following
p. 87, Build Your Economic Vocabulary
pp 87-88, Review Questions 4, 5, 8, 11, 13, 22, 23
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, September 23
AP: Making America, pp 100-105
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 83-93
Both: Terms to chart
AP: Making America, pp 100-105
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 83-93
Both: Terms to chart
Monday, September 21, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, September 22
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 331-335
Reg: Review World History, pp 342-345
Both: Read Machiavelli and Erasmus handouts and complete worksheet
Review AP Achiever, pp 69-70 (Northern Renaissance)
Renaissance outline, pp 11-15 (up to Women)
Review chart terms
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Review Making Europe, pp 331-335
Reg: Review World History, pp 342-345
Both: Read Machiavelli and Erasmus handouts and complete worksheet
Review AP Achiever, pp 69-70 (Northern Renaissance)
Renaissance outline, pp 11-15 (up to Women)
Review chart terms
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, September 22
Economics in Our Times, pp 75-82
Terms to Know (see over). Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics in Our Times, pp 75-82
Terms to Know (see over). Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, September 22
AP: Making America, pp 97-100 (top)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 70-82
Both: Terms to chart
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making America, pp 97-100 (top)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 70-82
Both: Terms to chart
Weekly Homework Assignments
Thursday, September 17, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, September 21
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, pp 335-337
Spielvogel handout, pp 340-344, 352-353
Reg: World History, p. 345 “The Printing Revolution”
Both: “Some Renaissance Attitudes Toward Women” handout
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 15-17
Leonardi Bruni excerpt
#7 Castiglione excerpt
Chart the terms
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, pp 335-337
Spielvogel handout, pp 340-344, 352-353
Reg: World History, p. 345 “The Printing Revolution”
Both: “Some Renaissance Attitudes Toward Women” handout
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 15-17
Leonardi Bruni excerpt
#7 Castiglione excerpt
Chart the terms
Economics
Homework due Monday, September 21
Economics in Our Times, 69-75
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Be prepared to answer questions 1-6 on p. 75.
Economics in Our Times, 69-75
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Be prepared to answer questions 1-6 on p. 75.
United States History
Homework due Monday, September 21
AP: Making America, Ch. 4, 85-97
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, Ch. 3, 70-75
Both: Read and learn the colony chart handout
Terms to chart
AP: Making America, Ch. 4, 85-97
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, Ch. 3, 70-75
Both: Read and learn the colony chart handout
Terms to chart
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, September 17
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 331-335 (up to “Printing”)
Reg: World History, pp 342-345
Both: AP Achiever, pp 69-70
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 11-15
Chart the terms
Review all Renaissance terms for term quiz
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 331-335 (up to “Printing”)
Reg: World History, pp 342-345
Both: AP Achiever, pp 69-70
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 11-15
Chart the terms
Review all Renaissance terms for term quiz
Economics
Homework due Thursday, September 17
Economics in Our Times, 63-69
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Be prepared to answer questions 1-5 on p. 69.
Economics in Our Times, 63-69
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Be prepared to answer questions 1-5 on p. 69.
United States History
Homework due Thursday, September 17
AP & Reg: Study for unit test (see Study Guides)
AP & Reg: Study for unit test (see Study Guides)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, September 16
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 327-331
Reg: World History, pp 338-339
Both: AP Achiever, pp 62-63
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 7-11
Read Vergarius handout and complete worksheet
Chart the terms
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 327-331
Reg: World History, pp 338-339
Both: AP Achiever, pp 62-63
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 7-11
Read Vergarius handout and complete worksheet
Chart the terms
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, September 16
Economics in Our Times, 60-62
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Be prepared to answer questions 1-5 on pp 62-63.
Economics in Our Times, 60-62
Terms to Know. Be prepared to define them without referring to the textbook.
Be prepared to answer questions 1-5 on pp 62-63.
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, September 16
AP: Making America, Ch. 3, 78-85
Read Captain John Smith and Richard Frethorne handouts
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present 62-63
Both: Read “Gentlemen in the Wilderness”
“Captain John Smith”
Colonial sales brochure due
Terms to chart
AP: Making America, Ch. 3, 78-85
Read Captain John Smith and Richard Frethorne handouts
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present 62-63
Both: Read “Gentlemen in the Wilderness”
“Captain John Smith”
Colonial sales brochure due
Terms to chart
Monday, September 14, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, September 15
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 325-327 (up to “from Artisan to Artist”)
Read “A Brief Rehersall of the Chiefe Conditions and Qualities in a Courtier”
Reg: World History, 337-338, 340-341
Both: AP Achiever, 60-62, 63-64 (“Education and the Printing Press”)
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 4-7 (up to “Art”)
Finish reading Innocent III/Pico della Mirandola handout
Chart the terms
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 325-327 (up to “from Artisan to Artist”)
Read “A Brief Rehersall of the Chiefe Conditions and Qualities in a Courtier”
Reg: World History, 337-338, 340-341
Both: AP Achiever, 60-62, 63-64 (“Education and the Printing Press”)
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 4-7 (up to “Art”)
Finish reading Innocent III/Pico della Mirandola handout
Chart the terms
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, September 15
Study for quiz on Chapter 2. Review:
Chapter 2
Circular Flow of Economic Activity handout
Reffonomics lesson (at www.reffonomics.com, Basic Concepts, Second Edition, Circular Flow)
Study for quiz on Chapter 2. Review:
Chapter 2
Circular Flow of Economic Activity handout
Reffonomics lesson (at www.reffonomics.com, Basic Concepts, Second Edition, Circular Flow)
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, September 15
AP: Making America, Ch. 3, 74-78
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 59-62 (up to The Southern Colonies)
Both: American Colonies handout, 278-285
Read San Francisco Chronicle, 9/12/09, “Retracing the Route of Famed Explorer”
Terms to chart
AP: Making America, Ch. 3, 74-78
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 59-62 (up to The Southern Colonies)
Both: American Colonies handout, 278-285
Read San Francisco Chronicle, 9/12/09, “Retracing the Route of Famed Explorer”
Terms to chart
Friday, September 11, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, September 14
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 322-325 (up to “A New Climate”)
Reg: World History, 334-337 (up to “What Was the Renaissance?”)
Both: AP Achiever, 59-60
“The Papal States” handout
“The Renaissance” outline, 1-4 (top)
Chart the terms (blank chart has been e-mailed to you)
AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 322-325 (up to “A New Climate”)
Reg: World History, 334-337 (up to “What Was the Renaissance?”)
Both: AP Achiever, 59-60
“The Papal States” handout
“The Renaissance” outline, 1-4 (top)
Chart the terms (blank chart has been e-mailed to you)
Economics
Homework due Monday, September 14
Economics in Our Times, 51-53
Terms to Know (see over)
Study the Circular Flow of Economic Activity for brief quiz on Monday
Economics in Our Times, 51-53
Terms to Know (see over)
Study the Circular Flow of Economic Activity for brief quiz on Monday
United States History
Homework due Monday, September 14
AP: Making America, Ch. 3, 66-74
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 2, 50-578
Both: Read “Mayflower Compact”
A Model of Christian Charity”
On the blank chart e-mailed to you, fill in the terms and define/explain
AP: Making America, Ch. 3, 66-74
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 2, 50-578
Both: Read “Mayflower Compact”
A Model of Christian Charity”
On the blank chart e-mailed to you, fill in the terms and define/explain
Thursday, September 10, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, September 11
AP & Reg: Study for quiz: review
Making Europe, Ch. 11 handout
your term chart
handouts on what is history and analysis of primary sources
class notes
AP & Reg: Study for quiz: review
Making Europe, Ch. 11 handout
your term chart
handouts on what is history and analysis of primary sources
class notes
Economics
Homework due Friday, September 11
Economics in Our Times, 44-51
Terms to Know
Bring calculator to class on Friday
Economics in Our Times, 44-51
Terms to Know
Bring calculator to class on Friday
United States History
Homework due Friday, September 11
AP: Making America, Ch. 2, 56-66
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 62-63 (Maryland)
Both: On the blank chart e-mailed to you, fill in the terms and define/explain
AP: Making America, Ch. 2, 56-66
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 62-63 (Maryland)
Both: On the blank chart e-mailed to you, fill in the terms and define/explain
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, September 10
AP & Reg: Read Aish Part 46, “Blood Libel”
Review Making Europe, Ch. 11 handout, 312-319
Review terms from chart
AP & Reg: Read Aish Part 46, “Blood Libel”
Review Making Europe, Ch. 11 handout, 312-319
Review terms from chart
United States History
Homework due Thursday, September 10
AP: Making America, Ch. 2, 49-55 (be sure to read 53-54)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present 42-47 (up to Conflict with the Native Americans)
Both: On the blank chart e-mailed to you, fill in the terms and define/explain
AP: Making America, Ch. 2, 49-55 (be sure to read 53-54)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present 42-47 (up to Conflict with the Native Americans)
Both: On the blank chart e-mailed to you, fill in the terms and define/explain
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, September 9
AP: AP Achiever, 58-59 (Upheavals of the 14th Century)
Reg: World History, 225-229
Both: Review terms from chart
AP: AP Achiever, 58-59 (Upheavals of the 14th Century)
Reg: World History, 225-229
Both: Review terms from chart
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, September 9
Economics in Our Times, 32-38 and Analyzing Primary Sources, 46. Be sure to read 36-37.
Be prepared to answer: p. 37, Questions 1, 2, & 4
p. 46, Q’s 1 & 2
Terms to Know
Study for quiz on Chapter 1
Economics in Our Times, 32-38 and Analyzing Primary Sources, 46. Be sure to read 36-37.
Be prepared to answer: p. 37, Questions 1, 2, & 4
p. 46, Q’s 1 & 2
Terms to Know
Study for quiz on Chapter 1
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, September 9
AP: Making America, Ch. 2, 43-49
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 36-41, 49-50 (The French in North America),
59-60
Both: On the blank chart e-mailed to you, fill in the terms and define/explain
AP: Making America, Ch. 2, 43-49
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 36-41, 49-50 (The French in North America),
59-60
Both: On the blank chart e-mailed to you, fill in the terms and define/explain
Friday, September 4, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, September 8
AP & Reg: Review Making Europe Ch. 11 handout, pp 308-312
Read “The Hundred Years’ War, 1336-1453” at www.vlib.us/medieval/lectures/hundred_years_war.html
NOTE: Binder check and book cover check on Tuesday, September 8. Be prepared or lose points.
AP & Reg: Review Making Europe Ch. 11 handout, pp 308-312
Read “The Hundred Years’ War, 1336-1453” at www.vlib.us/medieval/lectures/hundred_years_war.html
NOTE: Binder check and book cover check on Tuesday, September 8. Be prepared or lose points.
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, September 8
Economics in Our Times, 21-23
Read handouts
Case study: interview a family member or friend from the former Soviet Union, or listen to Russian TV, on the subject of Russia’s challenges in its transition from a command economy to a free enterprise economy.
Terms to Know: be prepared to define the terms if you are called on.
Economics in Our Times, 21-23
Read handouts
Case study: interview a family member or friend from the former Soviet Union, or listen to Russian TV, on the subject of Russia’s challenges in its transition from a command economy to a free enterprise economy.
Terms to Know: be prepared to define the terms if you are called on.
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, September 8
AP: Making America, Ch. 2, pp 30-43. Do not ignore pp 30-32
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, Ch. 1, Secn 4, pp 22-28, also pp 32-33
Both: Complete the Colonizing America chart
QUIZ ALERT: Quiz on Making America, Ch. 1 on Tuesday, September 8
AP: Making America, Ch. 2, pp 30-43. Do not ignore pp 30-32
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, Ch. 1, Secn 4, pp 22-28, also pp 32-33
Both: Complete the Colonizing America chart
QUIZ ALERT: Quiz on Making America, Ch. 1 on Tuesday, September 8
Thursday, September 3, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, September 4
AP & Reg: Review Making Europe Ch. 11 handout, pp 300-304
Read “The Arrival of Gunpowder”
Know the chart terms and be prepared to recite
AP & Reg: Review Making Europe Ch. 11 handout, pp 300-304
Read “The Arrival of Gunpowder”
Know the chart terms and be prepared to recite
Economics
Homework due Friday, September 4
Economics in Our Times, pp 17-20
Find an article in the San Francisco Chronicle about one of the four resources. Print it out and be prepared to report on it in class.
Terms to Know: be prepared to define the terms if you are called on.
Economics in Our Times, pp 17-20
Find an article in the San Francisco Chronicle about one of the four resources. Print it out and be prepared to report on it in class.
Terms to Know: be prepared to define the terms if you are called on.
United States History
Homework due Friday, September 4
AP & Reg: Review Making America handout, pp 19-29
Read “The European Discovery of America”, marked passages only
Start the Colonizing America chart
Study for quiz
AP & Reg: Review Making America handout, pp 19-29
Read “The European Discovery of America”, marked passages only
Start the Colonizing America chart
Study for quiz
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, September 3
AP & Reg: Review Making Europe Ch. 11 handout, pp 292-299, 304-308
Read the following handouts:
Aish Part 47, “The Black Death”
Jewish History Sourcebook: The Black Death and the Jews, 1348-1349 CE
Know the chart terms and be prepared to recite
AP only: Read “The Statute of Laborers”
AP & Reg: Review Making Europe Ch. 11 handout, pp 292-299, 304-308
Read the following handouts:
Aish Part 47, “The Black Death”
Jewish History Sourcebook: The Black Death and the Jews, 1348-1349 CE
Know the chart terms and be prepared to recite
AP only: Read “The Statute of Laborers”
Economics
Homework due Thursday, September 3
Economics in Our Times, pp 9-16
Be prepared to answer Learning Check # 1 & 3, p. 16
Terms to Know: be prepared to define the terms if you are called on.
Economics in Our Times, pp 9-16
Be prepared to answer Learning Check # 1 & 3, p. 16
Terms to Know: be prepared to define the terms if you are called on.
United States History
Homework due Thursday September 3
AP & Reg: Review Making America handout, pp 17-19
Read “Columbus blamed for syphilis spread”
Complete the “Know Your Explorers” chart
AP & Reg: Review Making America handout, pp 17-19
Read “Columbus blamed for syphilis spread”
Complete the “Know Your Explorers” chart
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, September 2
AP & Reg: Read the following handouts:
Peter Stearns, “Why Study History?”
“The Historian’s Toolbox”
“Section 2: Analysis of Primary Sources”
Be prepared to discuss:
What is history?
Why should we study it?
What are primary sources and how should they be assessed?
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP & Reg: Read the following handouts:
Peter Stearns, “Why Study History?”
“The Historian’s Toolbox”
“Section 2: Analysis of Primary Sources”
Be prepared to discuss:
What is history?
Why should we study it?
What are primary sources and how should they be assessed?
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, September 2
Economics in Our Times, pp 2-8
Benefit/opportunity cost chart: Choose an activity or hobby in which you participate. Prepare a two-column chart that lists the benefits and opportunity costs of this activity or hobby.
Be prepared to answer Learning Check #1, p. 9.
Terms to Know: be prepared to define the terms if you are called on.
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics in Our Times, pp 2-8
Benefit/opportunity cost chart: Choose an activity or hobby in which you participate. Prepare a two-column chart that lists the benefits and opportunity costs of this activity or hobby.
Be prepared to answer Learning Check #1, p. 9.
Terms to Know: be prepared to define the terms if you are called on.
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, September 2
AP & Reg: Review Making America handout, pp 2-17
Study “First Americans” chart terms and be prepared to recite
Letter of advice to current 10th graders: How to Succeed in Mrs. Real’s Class
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP & Reg: Review Making America handout, pp 2-17
Study “First Americans” chart terms and be prepared to recite
Letter of advice to current 10th graders: How to Succeed in Mrs. Real’s Class
Weekly Homework Assignments
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
AP European History
Summer Reading Assignment
Complete all assignments on the European History blog entry
Additional assignment for AP:
Read handout "How a Mysterious Disease Laid Low Europe's Masses"
Bubonic Plague worksheet
Complete all assignments on the European History blog entry
Additional assignment for AP:
Read handout "How a Mysterious Disease Laid Low Europe's Masses"
Bubonic Plague worksheet
European History
Summer reading assignment - due Tuesday, September 1
Cover letter
Reversals and Disasters chart
Eleazer of Mainz worksheet
Cover letter
Reversals and Disasters chart
Eleazer of Mainz worksheet
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, June 8
Read all handouts on Soviet Jewry
Continue to interview your research paper subjects
NOTE NEW DEADLINE FOR RESEARCH PAPER: Friday, June 12
Read all handouts on Soviet Jewry
Continue to interview your research paper subjects
NOTE NEW DEADLINE FOR RESEARCH PAPER: Friday, June 12
Thursday, June 4, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, June 5
Read Spiegel, Ch. 24, 379-392
Read handouts
Use these readings in questions for your interviewees (e.g., show them the emigration flow chart.)
Read Spiegel, Ch. 24, 379-392
Read handouts
Use these readings in questions for your interviewees (e.g., show them the emigration flow chart.)
Economics
Homework due Friday, June 5
Economics in Our Times, Ch. 16 Review, pp 415-416
Be able to answer orally:
Build Your Economic Vocabulary
Review [“review” is an adjective, not a verb] Questions, p. 416, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Economics in Our Times, Ch. 16 Review, pp 415-416
Be able to answer orally:
Build Your Economic Vocabulary
Review [“review” is an adjective, not a verb] Questions, p. 416, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
United States History
Homework due Friday, June 5
Prepare for debate as instructed
First draft of research paper due
Prepare for debate as instructed
First draft of research paper due
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, June 4
Outline Sharansky, Ch. 24
Finish Sharansky worksheet, Ch. 25 and Epilogue
Read Spiegel, Triumph Over Tyranny, Ch. 22, 357-369
Refusenik Worksheet
Outline Sharansky, Ch. 24
Finish Sharansky worksheet, Ch. 25 and Epilogue
Read Spiegel, Triumph Over Tyranny, Ch. 22, 357-369
Refusenik Worksheet
Economics
Homework due Thursday, June 4
Economics in Our Times, Ch. 16, pp 408-414
Terms to Know:
Less-developed country (LDC)
Developed country
Population growth rate
Thomas Malthus and his theory
Dependency ratio
Vicious circle of poverty
Trade Theory PowerPoint
Economics in Our Times, Ch. 16, pp 408-414
Terms to Know:
Less-developed country (LDC)
Developed country
Population growth rate
Thomas Malthus and his theory
Dependency ratio
Vicious circle of poverty
Trade Theory PowerPoint
United States History
Homework due Thursday, June 4
Prepare for debate as instructed
Work on research paper
Debate Assignment
Debate Issues
Prepare for debate as instructed
Work on research paper
Debate Assignment
Debate Issues
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, June 3
First draft of research paper is due on Wednesday
Sharansky, Ch 25 & Epilogue worksheet
First draft of research paper is due on Wednesday
Sharansky, Ch 25 & Epilogue worksheet
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, June 3
Economics in Our Times, Ch. 16, pp 400-408
Terms to Know:
Real economic growth
Per-capital real economic growth
Production Possibilities Frontier
Four factors affecting economic growth
Rule of 72
Economics in Our Times, Ch. 16, pp 400-408
Terms to Know:
Real economic growth
Per-capital real economic growth
Production Possibilities Frontier
Four factors affecting economic growth
Rule of 72
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, June 3
AP: Review Making America, pp 474-483, 506-512
Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, 467-472
Eshai: America: History of Our Nation, 614-616
Mississippi: Is This America? worksheet
AP: Review Making America, pp 474-483, 506-512
Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, 467-472
Eshai: America: History of Our Nation, 614-616
Mississippi: Is This America? worksheet
Monday, June 1, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, June 2
Work on your research paper
BRING FEAR NO EVIL TO CLASS ON TUESDAY.
Weekly HW Assignments
Microsoft Word Skills for Research Papers
Formatting for Research Papers
Work on your research paper
BRING FEAR NO EVIL TO CLASS ON TUESDAY.
Weekly HW Assignments
Microsoft Word Skills for Research Papers
Formatting for Research Papers
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, June 2
In preparation for the field trip to the Federal Reserve Bank:
Review EIOT, Ch. 13, “Banking and the Federal Reserve System” (bonus: now you’ve reviewed
the chapter for the final)
Review Reffonomics, “Tools of Monetary Policy” at http://www.reffonomics.com/TRB/chapter23/moneymarketgraphpart2b.swf
Read each of the three lessons under Lessons Monetary Policy
Go to www.frbsf.org/education/activities/chairman/index.html
Click on The Fed Toolkit, click on each of the four tools on the left, and read them
Prepare a question to ask at the Federal Reserve Bank
Weekly Homework Assignments
FRB Field Trip Instructions
In preparation for the field trip to the Federal Reserve Bank:
Review EIOT, Ch. 13, “Banking and the Federal Reserve System” (bonus: now you’ve reviewed
the chapter for the final)
Review Reffonomics, “Tools of Monetary Policy” at http://www.reffonomics.com/TRB/chapter23/moneymarketgraphpart2b.swf
Read each of the three lessons under Lessons Monetary Policy
Go to www.frbsf.org/education/activities/chairman/index.html
Click on The Fed Toolkit, click on each of the four tools on the left, and read them
Prepare a question to ask at the Federal Reserve Bank
Weekly Homework Assignments
FRB Field Trip Instructions
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, June 2
Review Weisbrot, pp 95-114
Read handout
Terms to Know:
Taconic Foundation
Voter Education Project
COFO
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Schwerner, Goodman, and Cheney
Freedom schools
Research paper first draft due Friday, June 5
Research paper final version due Friday, June 12
Weekly Homework Assignments
Review Weisbrot, pp 95-114
Read handout
Terms to Know:
Taconic Foundation
Voter Education Project
COFO
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Schwerner, Goodman, and Cheney
Freedom schools
Research paper first draft due Friday, June 5
Research paper final version due Friday, June 12
Weekly Homework Assignments
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, June 1
Finish Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chaps. 22-24
Finish the worksheet
Note new due dates:
Wednesday, June 3 - first draft of research paper due
Wednesday, June 10 - final version of research paper due
Sharansky Chs. 22-24 worksheet
Finish Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chaps. 22-24
Finish the worksheet
Note new due dates:
Wednesday, June 3 - first draft of research paper due
Wednesday, June 10 - final version of research paper due
Sharansky Chs. 22-24 worksheet
Economics
Homework due Monday, June 1
Complete Economics in Our Times, Ch. 15 and worksheet
Read the following articles in The Wall Street Journal: Classroom Edition and complete the worksheet:
“Down for the Count”
“A Stimulating Discussion”
Complete book report.
Due dates:
Monday, June 1 - book report due
Monday, June 8 - Stock Market activity report due
Complete Economics in Our Times, Ch. 15 and worksheet
Read the following articles in The Wall Street Journal: Classroom Edition and complete the worksheet:
“Down for the Count”
“A Stimulating Discussion”
Complete book report.
Due dates:
Monday, June 1 - book report due
Monday, June 8 - Stock Market activity report due
United States History
Homework due Monday, June 1
Due Monday, June 1: a brief (one-paragraph) description of the focus of your research paper. This description must be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font. See Homework Assignments handout for format.
New deadlines:
Mon., June 1 - paragraph description of your research paper focus
Wed., June 3 - first draft due
Wed., June 10 - final paper due
Due Monday, June 1: a brief (one-paragraph) description of the focus of your research paper. This description must be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font. See Homework Assignments handout for format.
New deadlines:
Mon., June 1 - paragraph description of your research paper focus
Wed., June 3 - first draft due
Wed., June 10 - final paper due
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, May 27
Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chs. 20-21
Complete the worksheet
Immerse yourself in background research for your research paper/interview
BRING FEAR NO EVIL TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY
Weekly Homework Assignments
Sharansky chs. 20-21 worksheet
Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chs. 20-21
Complete the worksheet
Immerse yourself in background research for your research paper/interview
BRING FEAR NO EVIL TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY
Weekly Homework Assignments
Sharansky chs. 20-21 worksheet
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, May 27
BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS
Continue to work on:
Stock market project
Book report
Weekly Homework Assignments
BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS
Continue to work on:
Stock market project
Book report
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, May 27
Your homework this week is to immerse yourself in your research paper biography subject. This includes the following:
Library visit to find print sources about your person.
Read and take notes from your sources.
Locate at least one primary source.
Choose the event in or aspect of your subject’s life that your paper will focus on.
Weekly Homework Assignments
Your homework this week is to immerse yourself in your research paper biography subject. This includes the following:
Library visit to find print sources about your person.
Read and take notes from your sources.
Locate at least one primary source.
Choose the event in or aspect of your subject’s life that your paper will focus on.
Weekly Homework Assignments
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, May 26
Study for quiz on Ch. 14
Continue your stock market activity
Read handout: “Did the New Deal Help?”
Study for quiz on Ch. 14
Continue your stock market activity
Read handout: “Did the New Deal Help?”
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, May 26
U.S.S. Hornet homework
Study for Civil Rights Unit quiz
U.S.S. Hornet homework
Study for Civil Rights Unit quiz
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, May 21
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chs. 12-14
complete the worksheet
Sharansky worksheet, chs 12-14
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chs. 12-14
complete the worksheet
Sharansky worksheet, chs 12-14
Economics
Homework due Thursday, May 21
Economics in Our Times, Review Ch. 14
Read handouts:
“Dogfight Over Economic Stimulus”
“CBO: Obama Stimulus Harmful Over Long Haul”
“Economists Split Over Timing of Recovery”
“Auditors Project Deeper Deficits for Obama Budget”
Economics in Our Times, Review Ch. 14
Read handouts:
“Dogfight Over Economic Stimulus”
“CBO: Obama Stimulus Harmful Over Long Haul”
“Economists Split Over Timing of Recovery”
“Auditors Project Deeper Deficits for Obama Budget”
United States History
Homework due Thursday, May 21
Both: Weisbrot handout, pp 92-100, 110-114
USS Hornet Instructions and Homework
Both: Weisbrot handout, pp 92-100, 110-114
USS Hornet Instructions and Homework
Friday, May 15, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, May 20
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chaps. 8-11
Complete the worksheet
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chaps. 8-11
Complete the worksheet
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, May 20
Economics in Our Times, 364-368
Read handouts:
“Dogfight Over Economic Stimulus”
“CBO: Obama Stimulus Harmful Over Long Haul”
“Auditors Project Deeper Deficits for Obama Budget”
“What Good Are Economists Anyway?”
Stock Market Activity Instructions
Company Profile Form
Stock Tracking Worksheet
Economics in Our Times, 364-368
Read handouts:
“Dogfight Over Economic Stimulus”
“CBO: Obama Stimulus Harmful Over Long Haul”
“Auditors Project Deeper Deficits for Obama Budget”
“What Good Are Economists Anyway?”
Stock Market Activity Instructions
Company Profile Form
Stock Tracking Worksheet
Thursday, May 14, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, May 15
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chaps. 5-7
Complete the worksheet
Sharansky worksheet, Chs. 5-7
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chaps. 5-7
Complete the worksheet
Sharansky worksheet, Chs. 5-7
Economics
Homework due Friday, May 15
Economics in Our Times, 360-364
Terms:
expansionary monetary policy
contractionary monetary policy
Read handouts:
“Dogfight Over Economic Stimulus”
“CBO: Obama Stimulus Harmful Over Long Haul”
Economics in Our Times, 360-364
Terms:
expansionary monetary policy
contractionary monetary policy
Read handouts:
“Dogfight Over Economic Stimulus”
“CBO: Obama Stimulus Harmful Over Long Haul”
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, May 14
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chaps. 2-4
Complete the worksheet
Watch “Behind Closed Doors” on PBS (Channel 9) at 9:00 p.m.
Sharansky worksheet, Chaps 2-4
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Chaps. 2-4
Complete the worksheet
Watch “Behind Closed Doors” on PBS (Channel 9) at 9:00 p.m.
Sharansky worksheet, Chaps 2-4
Economics
Homework due Thursday, May 14
Economics in Our Times, 354-359, INCLUDING the bio of John Maynard Keynes
Terms:
fiscal policy
expansionary fiscal policy
contractionary fiscal policy
crowding out
crowding in
Economics in Our Times, 354-359, INCLUDING the bio of John Maynard Keynes
Terms:
fiscal policy
expansionary fiscal policy
contractionary fiscal policy
crowding out
crowding in
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, May 13
Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Preface and Chap. 1
Complete the worksheet
Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Preface and Chap. 1
Complete the worksheet
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, May 13
Robert Weisbrot, Freedom Bound handout, Ch. 3, pp 45-55
Read and highlight or take notes: this material will be on the final
Robert Weisbrot, Freedom Bound handout, Ch. 3, pp 45-55
Read and highlight or take notes: this material will be on the final
Monday, May 11, 2009
European History
Homework for Monday and Tuesday nights, May 11 & 12
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Preface and Chap. 1
complete the worksheet
Weekly Homework Assignments
Sharansky worksheet
Research paper instructions
Both: Sharansky, Fear No Evil, Preface and Chap. 1
complete the worksheet
Weekly Homework Assignments
Sharansky worksheet
Research paper instructions
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, May 12
Complete Qs 5 - 8 of Q T Pi Fashions worksheet if not completed in class
Weekly Homework Assignments
Complete Qs 5 - 8 of Q T Pi Fashions worksheet if not completed in class
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, May 12
Both: No homework!! ☺
AP Biology students - recover from the AP Biology exam
Weekly Homework Assignments
Research Paper Instructions
Both: No homework!! ☺
AP Biology students - recover from the AP Biology exam
Weekly Homework Assignments
Research Paper Instructions
Friday, May 8, 2009
Economics
Homework due Monday, May 11
Read at least half your book report book
Prepare Interim Report as instructed in handout
Interim book report instructions
Read at least half your book report book
Prepare Interim Report as instructed in handout
Interim book report instructions
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, May 7
AP: AP Achiever, 321-329
Review Practice Questions, pp 330-332
Reg: AP Achiever, 321-329
AP: AP Achiever, 321-329
Review Practice Questions, pp 330-332
Reg: AP Achiever, 321-329
Economics
Homework due Monday, May 11; start working on it NOW
Read at least half your book report book
Prepare Interim Report as instructed in handout
Read at least half your book report book
Prepare Interim Report as instructed in handout
United States History
Homework due Thursday, May 7
AP: Making America, 966-968 (THE END!!)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1152-1153 (THE END!!)
AP: Making America, 966-968 (THE END!!)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1152-1153 (THE END!!)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, May 6
Both: AP Achiever, 311-312
Mercado Cold War outline, pp 19-21
Making Europe, pp 825-828
Both: AP Achiever, 311-312
Mercado Cold War outline, pp 19-21
Making Europe, pp 825-828
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, May 6
HW is only for those NOT taking the AP Calculus exam
Go to www.pbs.org/independentlens/enron
Click on and read
“How the Stock Market Works”
Enron Timeline - read all entries for 1980s through 2006
HW is only for those NOT taking the AP Calculus exam
Go to www.pbs.org/independentlens/enron
Click on and read
“How the Stock Market Works”
Enron Timeline - read all entries for 1980s through 2006
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, May 6
AP: Making America, 952-964
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1130-1131, 1142-1149
Both: Terms to Know
AP: Making America, 952-964
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1130-1131, 1142-1149
Both: Terms to Know
Monday, May 4, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, May 5
Both: EU Scavenger Hunt
Read the two EU documents (pdf files) that were e-mailed to you
Study for quiz
Weekly HW Assignments
EU Scavenger Hunt instructions
Both: EU Scavenger Hunt
Read the two EU documents (pdf files) that were e-mailed to you
Study for quiz
Weekly HW Assignments
EU Scavenger Hunt instructions
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, May 5
AP: Making America, 936-952
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1126-1130, 1133-1141
Both: Terms to Know
Study for quiz on last week’s readings and terms
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making America, 936-952
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1126-1130, 1133-1141
Both: Terms to Know
Study for quiz on last week’s readings and terms
Weekly Homework Assignments
Friday, May 1, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, May 4
Both: Making Europe, 884-890 (THE END!!)
AP Achiever, 303
Terms to Know
Both: Making Europe, 884-890 (THE END!!)
AP Achiever, 303
Terms to Know
United States History
Homework due Monday, May 4
AP: Making America, 924-931
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1108-1119
Both: Terms to Know
AP: Making America, 924-931
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1108-1119
Both: Terms to Know
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, April 30 (goodbye, April)
AP: AP Achiever, 305-306
Both: Making Europe, 868-877
Cold War & Nationalism outline, 17-18, 22-23
Terms to Know
AP: AP Achiever, 305-306
Both: Making Europe, 868-877
Cold War & Nationalism outline, 17-18, 22-23
Terms to Know
Economics
Homework due Thursday, April 30 (goodbye, April)
Economics in Our Times, 332-339, INCLUDING 334
Terms:
demand-side inflation
supply-side inflation
velocity
simple quantity theory of money
hedge
Economics in Our Times, 332-339, INCLUDING 334
Terms:
demand-side inflation
supply-side inflation
velocity
simple quantity theory of money
hedge
United States History
Homework due Thursday, April 30 (goodbye, April)
AP: Making America, 904, 906-916
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1078-1089
Both: Terms to Know
AP: Making America, 904, 906-916
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1078-1089
Both: Terms to Know
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, April 29
Study for quiz
Go to http://news.bbc.uk/2/hi/europe/7961732.stm
Click on “1989: Key Events in Europe’s Revolution”
Choose one event, watch the video, read the short article, and be prepared to report if called on
Study for quiz
Go to http://news.bbc.uk/2/hi/europe/7961732.stm
Click on “1989: Key Events in Europe’s Revolution”
Choose one event, watch the video, read the short article, and be prepared to report if called on
Monday, April 27, 2009
European History
Homework due Tuesday, April 28
AP: Read “1989 Revolutions of Eastern Europe” at http://chnm.gmu.edu/1989/exhibits/intro/1989revolutions
(an Adobe file of this article is on the blog)
Read "Economies in Transition"
Both: Read handout articles
“Europe’s Revolution 20 Years On”
“Poland Reflects on Communism’s Fall”
“Gorbachev’s Role in 1989 Turmoil”
“First Steps in Russian Democracy”
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Read “1989 Revolutions of Eastern Europe” at http://chnm.gmu.edu/1989/exhibits/intro/1989revolutions
(an Adobe file of this article is on the blog)
Read "Economies in Transition"
Both: Read handout articles
“Europe’s Revolution 20 Years On”
“Poland Reflects on Communism’s Fall”
“Gorbachev’s Role in 1989 Turmoil”
“First Steps in Russian Democracy”
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, April 28
Economics in Our Times, 316-318
Research (using reputable websites including newspapers and magazines, but NOT Wikipedia)
Who is Christina Romer?
What position does she now hold?
Before assuming her present position, where did she teach?
What is her area of research, and what have been her significant findings?
Extra credit (10 pts): Bring in a news story from a reputable newspaper or magazine (print or online) dated within the last week, that deals with GDP or the CPI. Prepare to report orally about the article
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics in Our Times, 316-318
Research (using reputable websites including newspapers and magazines, but NOT Wikipedia)
Who is Christina Romer?
What position does she now hold?
Before assuming her present position, where did she teach?
What is her area of research, and what have been her significant findings?
Extra credit (10 pts): Bring in a news story from a reputable newspaper or magazine (print or online) dated within the last week, that deals with GDP or the CPI. Prepare to report orally about the article
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Tuesday, April 28
Both: Complete Watergate homework
Weekly Homework Assignments
Watergate Homework
Both: Complete Watergate homework
Weekly Homework Assignments
Watergate Homework
Friday, April 24, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, April 27
AP: AP Achiever, 307-309
Both: Making Europe, 856-864
Cold War & Nationalism outline 15-17
Terms to Know
AP: AP Achiever, 307-309
Both: Making Europe, 856-864
Cold War & Nationalism outline 15-17
Terms to Know
Economics
Homework due Monday, April 27
Economics in Our Times, 313-315, 318-319, 323-326
Terms:
Real GDP
Base year
Business cycle
Economics in Our Times, 313-315, 318-319, 323-326
Terms:
Real GDP
Base year
Business cycle
United States History
Homework due Monday, April 27
AP: Making America, 890-895
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1044-1049, 1064-1069
Both: Terms to Know
AP: Making America, 890-895
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1044-1049, 1064-1069
Both: Terms to Know
Thursday, April 23, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, April 24
AP: AP Achiever, 303-307
Both: Making Europe, 851-856
Cold War & Nationalism outline, 12-14
Terms to Know
AP: AP Achiever, 303-307
Both: Making Europe, 851-856
Cold War & Nationalism outline, 12-14
Terms to Know
Economics
Homework due Friday, April 24
Economics in Our Times, 302-309, 313
Terms:
GDP
GNP
Know the difference between these two and why one is now used and not the other
Economics in Our Times, 302-309, 313
Terms:
GDP
GNP
Know the difference between these two and why one is now used and not the other
United States History
Homework due Friday, April 24
AP: Making America, 890-895
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1044-1049, 1064-1069
Both: Terms to Know
AP: Making America, 890-895
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1044-1049, 1064-1069
Both: Terms to Know
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, April 23
Both: Making Europe, 843-851
Cold War & Nationalism outline, 13-14
Economic Recovery outline 5, 14-16
Terms to Know
Both: Making Europe, 843-851
Cold War & Nationalism outline, 13-14
Economic Recovery outline 5, 14-16
Terms to Know
Economics
Homework due Thursday, April 23
Read Federal Reserve Board handouts
Study for quiz on Chapter 11
Links to Federal Reserve Readings:
http://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/bst_crisisresponse.htm
http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/kohn20090418a.htm
Read Federal Reserve Board handouts
Study for quiz on Chapter 11
Links to Federal Reserve Readings:
http://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/bst_crisisresponse.htm
http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/kohn20090418a.htm
United States History
Homework due Thursday, April 23
AP: Making America, 885-890
Type answers to questions about Vietnam handouts
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1037-1043
Both: Read Vietnam handouts
Terms to Know
Questions about Vietnam handouts
AP: Making America, 885-890
Type answers to questions about Vietnam handouts
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1037-1043
Both: Read Vietnam handouts
Terms to Know
Questions about Vietnam handouts
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
European History
Homework due Wednesday, April 22,
AP: AP Achiever, 312-316
Both: Making Europe, 838-843 (up to Transformation…)
Cold War & Nationalism outline, 8-12
Terms to Know
AP: AP Achiever, 312-316
Both: Making Europe, 838-843 (up to Transformation…)
Cold War & Nationalism outline, 8-12
Terms to Know
Economics
Homework due Wednesday, April 22
Review Economics in Our Times, Ch. 11, pp 278-294
Weekly Homework Assignments
Review Economics in Our Times, Ch. 11, pp 278-294
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Wednesday, April 22
AP: Making America, 827-282, 858, 878-885
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1024-1028, 1030-1036
Eshai: America: History of Our Nation, 906-917
All: Terms to Know (see below)
AP: Making America, 827-282, 858, 878-885
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 1024-1028, 1030-1036
Eshai: America: History of Our Nation, 906-917
All: Terms to Know (see below)
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
European History
Homework due Monday, April 20
AP: Making Europe, finish Chapter 28
AP Achiever, 300-301, 310-312
Reg: World History, 828-838, 843-845, 849-850
Both: “Economic Recovery” outline, 1-7
AP: Making Europe, finish Chapter 28
AP Achiever, 300-301, 310-312
Reg: World History, 828-838, 843-845, 849-850
Both: “Economic Recovery” outline, 1-7
Economics
Homework due Tuesday, April 21
Economics in Our Times, 282-294
Research and write a paragraph on the following question:
What did the Federal Reserve Bank do wrong in the Great Depression?
Write answers to the following questions:
Learning Check, p. 294, 1 & 2
Review Questions, pp 298-299, 3-8, 10-12
Bring in your book report book
Economics in Our Times, 282-294
Research and write a paragraph on the following question:
What did the Federal Reserve Bank do wrong in the Great Depression?
Write answers to the following questions:
Learning Check, p. 294, 1 & 2
Review Questions, pp 298-299, 3-8, 10-12
Bring in your book report book
United States History
Homework due Monday, April 20
AP: Making America, Ch. 27, entire (pp 846-875)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 936-959, 968-991, 996-1017
Both: As you read your texts, take notes on the 1960s Outline
Quiz Tuesday, April 21: Cold War and the 1960s
AP: Making America, Ch. 27, entire (pp 846-875)
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 936-959, 968-991, 996-1017
Both: As you read your texts, take notes on the 1960s Outline
Quiz Tuesday, April 21: Cold War and the 1960s
Thursday, April 2, 2009
European History
Homework due Friday, April 3
AP: Making Europe, 810-813
AP Achiever, 296-300
Reg: World History, 791-795
Both: “Cold War and Nationalism” outline, pp 1-7
Begin chart (due Monday, April 20)
Cold War chart
AP: Making Europe, 810-813
AP Achiever, 296-300
Reg: World History, 791-795
Both: “Cold War and Nationalism” outline, pp 1-7
Begin chart (due Monday, April 20)
Cold War chart
Economics
Homework due Friday, April 3
Economics in Our Times, 276-282
Read “U.S. Monetary Policy: An Introduction” (e-mailed to you)
Prepare to report orally on one question from the FRB’s FRQs at:
www.frbsf.org/education/activities/drecon/askecon.cfm
Scroll down to FedFAQ and click on it
In Search by Category choose Federal Reserve System
Choose a question that interests you, and click on View Item.
Read the item and be prepared to report on it
Weekly Homework Assignments
Economics in Our Times, 276-282
Read “U.S. Monetary Policy: An Introduction” (e-mailed to you)
Prepare to report orally on one question from the FRB’s FRQs at:
www.frbsf.org/education/activities/drecon/askecon.cfm
Scroll down to FedFAQ and click on it
In Search by Category choose Federal Reserve System
Choose a question that interests you, and click on View Item.
Read the item and be prepared to report on it
Weekly Homework Assignments
United States History
Homework due Friday, April 3
AP: Making America, 830-844
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 916-918, 930-935
Both: Read handout from Game of Death
Weekly Homework Assignments
AP: Making America, 830-844
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 916-918, 930-935
Both: Read handout from Game of Death
Weekly Homework Assignments
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
European History
Homework due Thursday, April 2
AP: Making Europe, 806-810
Reg: World History, review 787-790
Both: “World War II” outline, pp 12-14
Read both Aish handouts
AP: Making Europe, 806-810
Reg: World History, review 787-790
Both: “World War II” outline, pp 12-14
Read both Aish handouts
Economics
Homework due Thursday April 2
Economics in Our Times, 264-271
Know terms:
money supply
Federal Reserve note
demand deposit
debit card
Economics in Our Times, 264-271
Know terms:
money supply
Federal Reserve note
demand deposit
debit card
United States History
Homework due Thursday, April 2
AP: Making America, 816-830
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 890-893, 907-911
Both: Study for quiz on World War II
AP: Making America, 816-830
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 890-893, 907-911
Both: Study for quiz on World War II
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