Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Wednesday 11/27

Enjoy your long weekend.  E.C. if you email me a picture of you favorite thanksgiving food.

Global Studies

1.  TEST CORRECTIONS

Classroom Questions and Answers Packet

Political Science

NEED TO DO THIS!! Youth Summit

1.  Fun but very challenging game...http://redistrictinggame.org/  E.C. if you win and screenshot it.

2.  Definitions quiz

Regional Studies

1.  Inglorious today!!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Tuesday 11/26

Three Day Week!!

Global Studies

1.  TEST

Political Science

NEED TO DO THIS!! Youth Summit

CRFC WEBSITE FOR VOTING

On the website there is a button asking you to "log in" for both Teacher and Students.
Your User Name is:  student21
Your Password is: wlhs21daffodil

1.  Fun but very challenging game...http://redistrictinggame.org/

2.  Electoral College Review

3.  Changes to the electoral college assignment.

Problems with electoral college

Use this presentation to work on the analysis

Electoral College Reform Analysis


Regional Studies

1.  Inglorious today!!

Monday, November 25, 2013

Monday 11/25

Three Day Week!!

Global Studies

1.  Word Sort review activity!!  Test tomorrow!!

Religion Word Sort

Political Science

NEED TO DO THIS!! Youth Summit

http://www.crfc.org/student-programs/2013-illinois-youth-summit

On the website there is a button asking you to "log in" for both Teacher and Students.
Your User Name is:  student21
Your Password is: wlhs21daffodil

1.  Look at a few campaign ads.

2.  Define Gerrymandering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mky11UJb9AY

3.  Time to work on Definitions or Blogs

http://www.crfc.org/student-programs/2013-illinois-youth-summit

On the website there is a button asking you to "log in" for both Teacher and Students.
Your User Name is:  student21
Your Password is: wlhs21daffodil


Regional Studies

1.  Inglorious today!!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Friday 11/22

Sub Today!!  If you do not think this is adorable...you are not human..

Global Studies

1.  I-Poem Review Activity!!

I-Poem Test Review

Political Science

1.  Quick Electoral College Stuff.  Please follow directions!!  Watch the video below.

Watch this Electoral College Video (How the Electoral College Works)

Then go the google doc below and follow the directions.  I want to see your knowledge.

Fill out the Google Form!!

2.  Political Ad Analysis:  Analyze three ads by Monday!!

Political Ad Analysis Google Doc

Dang..that is a ton of Political Ads I can watch...(Link to videos)

3.  You can also work on Terms and Blogs.  Terms Test coming up soon and blogs due in a few weeks....


Regional Studies

1.  Answer the discussion questions for the reading "French Women in the Resistance."

Discussion Questions

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Thursday 11/21


Global Studies

1.  Preview I-Poem Activity that you will be working with on Friday

I-Poem Test Review

This is insaneeeeeeee...Super Power Chart!!

2.  Blog time??

Political Science

1.  Campaigning financing for your vote review.  Finish Notes.

Awesome Super Pacs

2.  Political Ad Analysis:  Analyze three ads by Monday!!  If we run out of time will go over on Thursday.

Political Ad Analysis Google Doc

Dang..that is a ton of Political Ads I can watch...(Link to videos)


Regional Studies

1.  Short Maus Discussion

2.  Warsaw Uprising Acitvity

Warsaw Uprising Stories

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Wednesday 11/20


Global Studies

1.  Blog and current event discussion using the debate over veils in Islam.

The Veil in Muslim Society Extra Credit!!

Current Event Article on the Veil....Hint Hint

Banning the Veil in Europe

2. Get your Islam evidence chart filled out by Thursday!!

Political Science

1.  Campaigning financing for your vote.  Political Party Spending short lecture.  Take Notes.

Awesome Super Pacs

2.  Political Ad Analysis:  Analyze three ads by Monday!!  If we run out of time will go over on Thursday.

Political Ad Analysis Google Doc

Dang..that is a ton of Political Ads I can watch...(Link to videos)

3.  Work on Political Spectrum Analysis.  Due Thursday.

This is due Thursday...

Political Spectrum Personality Analysis


Regional Studies

1.  Time to read Maus and work on Twitter.

2.  Warsaw uprising videos

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Tuesday 11/19

Cannot believe the semester is almost over...

Global Studies

1.  Look at your Christianity Summaries

2. Read the Islam overview reading and fill out your chart

Islam Overview Reading

3. Homework is to finish the reading if you have not

Political Science

1.  Why no vote?  Reading.  Follow the directions in the comments.

Why No Vote?

2.  Work on Political Spectrum Analysis.  Due Thursday.

This is due Thursday...

Political Spectrum Personality Analysis


Regional Studies

1.  "Maus" reading.  Annotate using the types of power and also figure out who is who?

Cat=?
Dog=?
Pig=?

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Monday 11/18

Cannot believe the semester is almost over...

Global Studies

1. Finish the 30 Days episode!!

2. Lange presentation on Islam.  You will keep on filling out your "Islam Evidence Chart."

Political Science

1.  Literacy Test for the right to vote...good luck!!

2.  Talk and take notes on the history of voting.

3.  Have a discussion and and brainstorm on why people do not vote.

This is due Wednesday...

Political Spectrum Personality Analysis


Regional Studies

1.  "Scheiss Egal" discussion!!

Friday, November 15, 2013

Friday 11/15

Attack the Day!!  Not much time left in the semester...

Global Studies

1. Take the quiz if you have not.

Take This Quiz!!

2. Summary writing on Christianity Powersheet!!  Due Monday!!  You will work on this in class on Friday.

Christianity Powersheet

Summary Writing Activity


Political Science

1.  You will be working on this and Due next Wednesday.

Political Spectrum Personality Analysis


Regional Studies

1.  Read "Scheiss Egal"  Answer the questions for Monday discussion!!

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Thursday 11/14

Attack the Day

Global Studies

1. Take the quiz if you have not.

Take This Quiz!!

2. Summary writing on Christianity Powersheet!!  Due Monday!!  You will work on this in class on Friday.

Christianity Powersheet

Summary Writing Activity

3.  Watch 30 days video and fill out Islam Evidence Chart.

Islam Evidence Chart


Political Science

1.  Talk about Friday Assignment.  You will be working on this and Due next Wednesday.

Political Spectrum Personality Analysis

2.  Watch Debates!

Regional Studies

1.  "What would you die for?"

2.  Brothels discussion and videos.

3.  Preview reading for Friday.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Wednesday 11/13

Attack the Day

Global Studies

1. Take the quiz if you have not.

Take This Quiz!!

2.  Transition Practice

Ahhh We need to Check these Summaries!!

Transitions!! Many Many Transitions

Fill in Activity

3. Summary writing on Christianity Powersheet!!  Due Monday!!

Christianity Powersheet

Summary Writing Activity


Political Science

1.  Talk about Direct Primaries (TERMS) and watch debates!!

Regional Studies

1.  Under the cover of darkness discussion!!

Monday, November 11, 2013

Tuesday 11/12

Attack the Day

Global Studies
1. Protestant Reformation Quiz from reading.

Take This Quiz!!

2. Continue working on Venn Diagrams using a few new websites.

Branches Venn Diagram

Branches of Christianity (Denominations)  TRY OUT THIS SITE TO FIND SOME INFORMATION

Image of Branches

Map of Branches in the United States

Political Science
1.  Work on Republican and Democratic Party Platforms.  You can display this anyway you want.  FOR DUMMIES.  (Compare and Contrast)  THIS IS DUE TODAY!!

Republican Party Platform

Democratic Party Platform

Regional Studies

1. Finish Defiance
2.  Under the cover of darkness discussion!!

Friday, November 8, 2013

Friday 11/8

Global Studies
1.  Comparing and Contrasting Branches of Christianity in groups.
2. HW.  Protestant Reformation Reading and Questions

Protestant Reformation Reading and Questions

Branches Venn Diagram

Eastern Orthodox

Catholic

Protestant


Political Science
1.  Work on Republican and Democratic Party Platforms.  You can display this anyway you want.  FOR DUMMIES.  (Compare and Contrast)

Republican Party Platform

Democratic Party Platform

Also..here is a guide in regards to requirements for a solid essay..this is what is needed!!  Let us see what you can do...

€ Contains a well-developed thesis that clearly addresses 
the nature of the question or statement 

Thesis clearly identifies at least three different arguments in a logical sequence that shows change over time

€ Presents an effective analysis of both sides of the item in 
question/statement
€ Supports thesis with substantial and relevant information 
€ Is clearly organized and well written 
€ May contain minor errors 
€ Significant outside information is also 
included in the response 


Regional Studies

1. Defiance Today Movie
2.  HW--Under the cover of Darkness due Tuesday

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Thursday 11/7

Global Studies
1.  Spread of Christianity Maps and Questions
2. No HW or finish maps and questions document...link is below!!

https://docs.google.com/a/student.leyden212.org/document/d/1gOoyf-fn9lg5ydmPSJRg4Yx9hzX2Vr4jSCCC5oRCcGk/edit

Political Science
1.  Work on Republican and Democratic Party Platforms.  You can display this anyway you want.  FOR DUMMIES.  (Compare and Contrast)

Republican Party Platform

Democratic Party Platform

Also..here is a guide in regards to requirements for a solid essay..this is what is needed!!  Let us see what you can do...

€ Contains a well-developed thesis that clearly addresses 
the nature of the question or statement 

Thesis clearly identifies at least three different arguments in a logical sequence that shows change over time

€ Presents an effective analysis of both sides of the item in 
question/statement
€ Supports thesis with substantial and relevant information 
€ Is clearly organized and well written 
€ May contain minor errors 
€ Significant outside information is also 
included in the response 


Regional Studies

1. Defiance Today Movie
2.  HW--Under the cover of Darkness due Tuesday

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Wednesday 11/6

Global Studies
1.  Overview Reading with Questions
2. No HW

https://docs.google.com/a/leyden212.org/document/d/1cNPyzeeKRsOVL1SP4NsmS5rrbEClYmmJyBtONzJdJB0/edit

Political Science
1.  Talk about late work
2.  Discuss writing test..due Friday...based off of understandings
3.  Liberals versus conservatives quick review and opinion
4.  Start our analysis of the Republican and Democratic Party Platforms
5.  TERMS ARE UP

L and C viewpoints

Republican Party Platform

Democratic Party Platform

Regional Studies

1. Defiance Today Movie
2.  HW--Under the cover of Darkness due Tuesday

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tuesday 11/5


Global Studies
1.  30 Days video with summary
2. No HW

Text 4

Political Science
1.  Cornell Note Quiz
2.  Discuss writing test..due Friday...based off of understandings
3.  Liberals vs conservatives intro activity


Regional Studies

1. Look at twitter
2.  Jewish resistance in the forests reading
3.  No HW

Monday, November 4, 2013

Monday 11/4



Global Studies
1.  Talk about synthesis journals and paragraphs
2.  Kosher Video
3.  work on powersheets

Text 4

Political Science
1.  Talk about field trips
2.  Discuss writing test..due Friday...based off of understandings


Regional Studies

1. Look at twitter
2.  Look at Unit 4 writing
3.  Discuss Jewish children