Friday 1/30

Political Science Honors

Today:

1. Review your mini assessment.

2.  Watch scenes from House of Cards

Episode Break Down

Mini Assessment!!

Claim Writing Rubric!!

Homework:

Better fix that assessment...

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. Review what needs to be done by Friday.

2.  Unit 2 Overarching Question

3.  Story time with "Would you Salute?"

If we have time..start to look at Treaty of Versailles

Links needed for first assessment:

Regional Student Videos

Final Exam and Thesis Statement Rubric

Grading Thesis Statements Practice

Unit 1 Overarching Question

Homework:

Unit 1 Overarching Question due on Friday

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Finish watching Animal Farm..assessment on Monday  Animal Farm Video

2.  Debate Team Set up

Homework:

No Homework

Links we will use in next few days:

Debate Topics

Debate Teams and Score

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Thursday 1/29

Political Science Honors

Today:

1. Review your mini assessment.

2.  Watch scenes from House of Cards

Mini Assessment!!

Claim Writing Rubric!!

Homework:

Finish your assessment by Thursday night

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. Review what needs to be done by Friday.

2.  Unit 2 Overarching Question

3.  Story time with "Would you Salute?"

If we have time..start to look at Treaty of Versailles

Links needed for first assessment:

Regional Student Videos

Final Exam and Thesis Statement Rubric

Grading Thesis Statements Practice

Unit 1 Overarching Question

Homework:

Unit 1 Overarching Question due on Friday

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Finish watching Animal Farm..assessment on Friday

Homework:

No Homework

Sociological Perspectives Notes

Links we will use in next few days:

Structural Functionalism Video

Conflict Theory Video

Symbolic Interactionism Video

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Wednesday 1/28

Political Science Honors

Today:

1. Mini assessment on congressional committees..claims..evidence..reasoning..

Mini Assessment!!

Claim Writing Rubric!!

Nothing to crazy

Homework:

Finish your assessment by Thursday night

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. More thesis statement practice and we will talk about your first test!!

Links needed:

Regional Student Videos

Final Exam and Thesis Statement Rubric

Grading Thesis Statements Practice

Unit 1 Overarching Question

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will finish recording on Monday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Animal farm assessment..start watching the video.

Homework:

No Homework

Sociological Perspectives Notes

Links we will use in next few days:

Structural Functionalism Video

Conflict Theory Video

Symbolic Interactionism Video

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Tuesday 1/27

Political Science Honors

Today:

1. Wrap up parks and rec

2.  Go over voicethread

Dick Durbin arguing that we need more time to argue in the Senate!!

3.  Filibuster mini debates.

Filibuster Info

Homework:

No Homework

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. Magic Bullet Thesis Statement Lesson!!!  Yesss I love this day!!

Links needed:

Regional Student Videos

Final Exam and Thesis Statement Rubric

Grading Thesis Statements Practice

Unit 1 Overarching Question

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will finish recording on Monday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Work through the practice packet on the the themes.  Make sure everyone is ready for the assessment tomorrow.

Homework:

No Homework

Sociological Perspectives Notes

Links we will use in next few days:

Structural Functionalism Video

Conflict Theory Video

Symbolic Interactionism Video

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Monday 1/26

Political Science Honors

Today:

1. Social Media and SOTU

68 State of Unions in 68 Seconds

2.  Filibuster Cartoons

3.  Filibuster Parks and Rec Episode

Homework:

No Homework

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. Finishing our recording today.  Nothing else.

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will finish recording on Monday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Dialect Quiz

2.  Review Drug Dealers and Symbolic Interactionism

3.  Wrap up really analyzing the three perspectives.  Get ready for your assessment tomorrow.

Homework:

Criticisms and drug dealers sections of notes for Symbolic Interactionism due on Monday

Sociological Perspectives Notes

Links we will use in next few days:

Structural Functionalism Video

Conflict Theory Video

Symbolic Interactionism Video

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Friday 1/23

Political Science Honors

Today:

1. I want you to define these terms today.  Whip, Party Caucus, Filibuster, Constituencies...Define them on your doc!!

2.  Also copy this document and follow the directions Boehner wins Re-Election

Homework:

Boehner article analysis due on Monday.

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. You will be watching a video today!!  Take out a sheet of paper and write down five new things you learned about the Nazis from the video.  Make sure to put your name on it and turn it into the sub.

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will finish recording on Monday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Work with Mr. Skrabacz on your first situation.  Intense thinking.  Bring your packet to class.  All you really need.

Homework:

Criticisms and drug dealers sections of notes for Symbolic Interactionism due on Monday

Sociological Perspectives Notes

Links we will use in next few days:

Structural Functionalism Video

Conflict Theory Video

Symbolic Interactionism Video

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Thursday 1/22

Political Science Honors

Today:

1. State of Union Bingo

Homework:

No Homework as of right now..

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. Record day....

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will Record Thursday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Review Conflict Theory

2.  Notes and activities on Symbolic Interactionism Sociological Perspectives Notes

Homework:

Criticisms and drug dealers sections of notes for Symbolic Interactionism due on Monday

Links we will use in next few days:

Structural Functionalism Video

Conflict Theory Video

Symbolic Interactionism Video

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Wednesday 1/21

Political Science Honors

Today:

1. Work on...Hierarchy of Congress Due at the end of class.

NO PIZZA PARTY TODAY..LITTLE LANGE IS SICK..WILL NOT BE HERE

Homework:

Voicethread comments due on Monday (3 Quality ones!!)

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. Take out a sheet of paper.  Write down five things you learned about the Nazi party you never knew about from the video.

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will Record Thursday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Watch this video  Conflict Theory Explained another way

2.  Work on the sections in Sociological Perspectives Notes for Conflict Theory (Criticisms/Connections to Drug Dealers Reading)

Homework:

No Homework

Links we will use in next few days:

Structural Functionalism Video

Conflict Theory Video

Symbolic Interactionism Video

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Tuesday 1/20

Political Science Honors

Today:

American Sniper Article

1.  Review blog grades
2.  Discuss Simpsons Episode
3.  Hierarchy of Congress
4.  Do not watch state of the union..we will watch on Thursday!!!


NO PIZZA PARTY TOMORROW..LITTLE LANGE IS SICK..WILL NOT BE HERE

Homework:

Voicethread comments due on Monday (3 Quality ones!!)

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. CommonCraft Video Project
2. Project Rubric..You Grade..

Practice today!!

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will Record Thursday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Pretest Scores for sure..at least look at them

2.  Wrap up Structural Functionalism

3.  Take notes on Conflict Theory

4.  Discuss what needs to be done tomorrow

Sociological Perspectives Notes

Homework:

No Homework

Links we will use in next few days:

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Friday 1/16

Political Science Honors

Today:

1.  Quick wrap up of yesterdays mini debates
2.  Preview some blogs
3.  Simpsons episode with connections to class.

Homework:

Cornell Notes Due on Wednesday.  Blogs due on Friday.  Voicethread comments due on Monday (3 Quality ones!!)

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. CommonCraft Video Project
2. Project Rubric..You Grade..

WORK!!!

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will Record Wednesday and Thursday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Look at Pretest scores/questions

2.  Talk about Poker Participation Points

3.  Discuss discussion groups

4.  Review Structural Functionalism..make sure we have an understanding!!

Sociological Perspectives Notes

Homework:

No Homework over the weekend

Links we will use in next few days:

Sociology Study Questions

Poker Participation Points

Participation Points Description

Thursday 1/15

Political Science Honors

Today:

1.  Start looking at Congress and Term Limits.
2.  Mini Debates on Term Limits

Homework:

Cornell Notes Due on Wednesday.  Blogs due on Friday.  Voicethread comments due on Monday (3 Quality ones!!)

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. CommonCraft Video Project
2. Project Rubric..You Grade..

WORK!!!

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will Record Wednesday and Thursday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Look at Pretest scores/questions

2.  Lecture/Discussion/Practice on Structural Fundamentalism

Sociological Perspectives Notes

Homework:

Think about on criticism of the theory..something that seems wrong to your or you do not agree with and add it to your Sociological Perspectives Notes Due on Friday

Also...Find evidence of Structural Fundamentalism and put it in the correct spot in your Sociological Perspectives Notes Due on Friday.

Links we will use in next few days:

Sociology Study Questions

Wednesday 1/14

Political Science Honors

Today:

1.  Check in Cornell Notes and take the quiz a few times
2.  Senate Seat!!!!
3.  Start looking at Congress and Term Limits. (Look at Chris Voicethread and look up oldest Congress Members!!)
4.  Discuss our mini debates for Thursday.  Possibly prep..

Homework:

Cornell Notes Due on Wednesday.  Blogs due on Friday.  Voicethread comments due on Monday (3 Quality ones!!)

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. CommonCraft Video Project
2. Project Rubric..You Grade..

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.  We will Record Wednesday and Thursday.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Look at our Micro/Macro Pictures
2.  Make sure we understand Micro and Macro
3.  Transfer your homework over to...3 Sociological Perspectives Notes

Homework:

GET A BOOK AND BRING IT HOME

Links we will use in next few days:

Sociology Study Questions

Tuesday 1/13

Political Science Honors

Today:

1.  Work day!!!
2.  You can blog...work on Cornell Notes..or voicethread comments

Homework:

Cornell Notes Due on Wednesday.  Blogs due on Friday.  Voicethread comments due on Monday (3 Quality ones!!)

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1. CommonCraft Video Project
2. Project Rubric..You Grade..

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Work day
2.  Work on your three questions from the Sociology Study Questions or your Micro/Macro Drawings...Both are due on Wednesday.

Homework:

GET A BOOK.  Macro/Micro drawings are due on Wednesday

Links we will use in next few days:

Sociology Study Questions

Monday 1/12

Political Science Honors

Today:

1.  Preview Cornell Notes
2.  Watch and learn about Congress from some videos..
3.  Little Voicethread time with partner.

Homework:

Voicethread due Tuesday.  Only day to work on it is Friday.  Cornell Notes Due on Wednesday.  Blogs due on Friday

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1.  Review Poker Chip Participation
2.  Review How to teach the Holocaust
3.  Intro CommonCraft Video Project

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!!  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Make sure everyone has taken the pretest..
2.  Talk about the book and homework with the book
3.  How to think like a Sociologist Activity
3.  Discuss "Drug Dealers Living with their Moms" reading for a few minutes if we have time..
4.  Assign Macro-sociology/Micro-sociology drawing homework

Homework:

GET A BOOK.  Macro/Micro drawings are due on Tuesday

Links we will use in next few days:

Sociology Study Questions

Friday 1/8

Political Science Honors

Today:

1.  Fill out seating chart
2.  Preview voicethread and work on voicethread project

Homework:

Voicethread due Tuesday.  Only day to work on it is Friday.  Cornell Notes Due on Wednesday

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1.  Talk about poker participation points
2.  Start working on How to teach the Holocaust

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder as soon as possible!! How to teach the Holocaust document is due on Monday.  Parent Permission slip as soon as possible.

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Sociology pretest
2.  Start working on "Drug Dealers Living with their Moms" reading questions.  Due Monday

Homework:

Drug Dealers reading due on Monday.  Get a book as soon as possible!

Links we will use in next few days:

Sociology Study Questions

Tuesday 1/5

Political Science Honors

Today:

1.  Welcome Back!!
2.  Set up seats
3.  Look at a few new procedures
4.  Look at Grading Scale
5.  Talk about a few new things and set blog dates!
6.  Set up voicethread groups if we have time

Homework:

None as of right now

Links we will use in next few days:

Campaign Participation!!


NOTETAKING How to take Cornell Notes....(Also in Openclass)

Poker Participation Points

Regional Studies

Today:

1.  Welcome Back!!
2.  Set up Seats
3.  Talk about expectations/procedures
4.  Look at the grading scale
5.  Start working on How to teach the Holocaust

Homework:

Get a 3 ring binder by Friday

Links we will use in next few days:

All the Maps You Need

Different Kinds of Camps

Holocaust Dictionary 

Poker Participation Points


Sociology 

Today:

1.  Welcome Back!!
2.  Set up Seats
3.  Talk about expectations/procedures
4.  Look at the grading scale
5.  Define Sociology
6.  Start to look at and work on Getting to Know You Sociology Survey (Finish for Homework) in OPENCLASS.

Homework:

Complete Sociology Survey Due on Wednesday

Links we will use in next few days:

Sociology Study Questions