Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Homework due January 31st 2013

7th Grade:   The students are required to answer the following question based on our discussion in class today and yesterday:

  • How did the mass arrival of immigrants affect the United States and its citizens from the late 1800's - early 1900's in the following areas:
    • Socially
    • Economically
    • Physically
    • Geographically
  • The question needs to be answered in paragraph format with a short introduction and transitions from one area to the next.  I gave specific examples and instructions on how to approach this question as well as encouraged the students to include their own ideas and understanding of each idea.

8th Grade:  Explain the 3 ways the League of Nations dealt with disputes between countries.

  1. Discuss differences and come to peaceful resolutions
  2. Economic Sanctions
  3. Physical Sanctions

Monday, January 7, 2013

Homework due January 8 2013

8th Grade:  The students need to complete Government pages 81 - 88, which covers Pressure Groups, Public Opinion, and Propaganda. On Friday students will have a government test that will cover all topics discussed prior to winter break through this week.

7th Grade:  The students need to complete the handout on, "The Start of the Ku Klux Klan." On Friday the 7th graders will have a test on Reconstruction.

EXTRA CREDIT:  7th Grade: What is the significance of the burning cross?