GLE #25 Example Law

Here is an example of what I want as a law on Tuesday. Be concise but thorough.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle25exampleLaw.pdf

GLE #25 Assignment

We will discuss the GLE #25 assignment tomorrow in class. If you lose your handout you may access it here or on the iDisk:
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle25assignment.pdf

The law is due next Tuesday, giving you one week to complete the assignment.

Grades Updated

I updated grades on TeacherWeb. See the link to the right.

GLE #28 Crossword Puzzle

• Civics
• Structure and Purposes of Government
• Benchmark C-1A-M9: Explaining the necessity of taxes and describing the purposes for which tax revenues are used (1, 3, 4, 5)
• GLE #28. Explain why taxes are needed and purposes for which tax monies/revenues are used (C-1A-M9)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle28crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle28crossword.pdf

GLE #27 Crossword

• Civics
• Structure and Purposes of Government
• Benchmark C-1A-M8: Explaining how public policy is formed, debated, and carried out at local, state, and national levels (1, 3, 4, 5)
• GLE #27. Describe ways by which public policies are formed, including the role of lobbyists, special interest groups, and constituents (C-1A-M8)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle27crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle27crossword.pdf

GLE #26 Crossword

• Civics
• Structure and Purposes of Government
• Benchmark C-1A-M7: Explaining the importance of law in the American constitutional system and applying criteria to evaluate rules and laws (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• GLE #26. List and apply criteria for evaluating rules and laws (C-1A-M7)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle26crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle26puzzle.pdf

GLE #81 Crossword

• History
• Louisiana History
• Benchmark: H-1D-M6; examining folklore and describing how cultural elements have shaped our state and local heritage. (1, 3, 4)
• GLE #81. Explain cultural elements that have shaped Louisiana's heritage (e.g., festivals, music, dance, food, languages) (H-1D-M6)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle81crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle81crossword.pdf

Weekly Preview -- 26-30 January 2009

If some of this week's Weekly Preview looks familiar it is because we are covering lessons that were scheduled for last week but not completed due to my unexpected absence.

Monday: 26 January 2009
GLE #81 -- Louisiana's culture
GLE #73 -- Events in Louisiana's history (late 19th/early 20th century)

Tuesday: 27 January 2009
GLE #26 -- Evaluating Rules and Laws
GLE #25 -- Part 1, How to Write a Law (assignment)
GLE #73 -- Events in Louisiana's history (early 20th century)

Wednesday: 28 January 2009
GLE #73 -- Events in Louisiana's history (early to mid 20th century)

Thursday: 29 January 2009
GLE #27 -- Formation of Public Policy
GLE #73 -- Events in Louisiana's history (early to mid 20th century)

Fabulous Friday #2: 30 January 2009
Test on this week's lessons (GLEs #26, #27, #73, & #81)
Binder Check
GLE #28
GLE #73 (if time permits)

Social Studies Fair Projects

I will be out again tomorrow. If you see this note in time to delay bringing your projects tomorrow do so. If your project is at school and it has not been graded leave it there. If it has not been brought or graded leave it at home until Thursday. If your projected day was Thursday you should still bring your project on Thursday.

The test will be on Friday.

We will watch the Louisiana History videos for the remainder of the week and continue with the GLE presentations next week.

Test Moved to Thursday

Given the historic event on Tuesday we will take the test on Thursday to give students an opportunity to celebrate the Inauguration on Tuesday.

GLE #78 Crossword Puzzle

Study for the test on Thursday along with the other crosswords, notes, etc.

GLE #78. Describe and analyze the impact of Louisiana's geographic features on historic events, settlement patterns, economic development, etc (H-1D-M4)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle78crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle78crossword.pdf

GLE #79 Crossword Puzzle

Study the GLE #79 Crossword (along with the others) for the test on Thursday.

GLE #79. Explain how Louisiana's natural resources have shaped its history (e.g., petroleum) (H-1D-M4)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle79crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle79crossword.pdf

GLE #80 Crossword

Also study the GLE #80 crossword for Thurday's test.

GLE #80. Trace the state's economic development and growth toward economic diversity (e.g., fur trade, tourism, technology) (H-1D-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle80crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle80crossword.pdf

GLE #72 Crosswords for Civil War and Reconstruction to 1900

Study these for the test on Thursday, along with your notes, worksheets, and the GLE #77 crosswords. Check back here for further crosswords or other study guides.

GLE #72. Describe leaders who were influential in Louisiana's development (H-1D-M1)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72puzzlecivilwar
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72puzzlecivilwar.pdf

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72puzzlereconstruction1900
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72puzzlereconstruction1900.pdf

GLE #77 Crossword Puzzle 2

The study guide for GLE #77 from the Spanish-American War to the War on Terror:
Interactive Crossword Puzzle
Printable Crossword Puzzle

• History
• Louisiana History
• Benchmark: H-1D-M3; identifying and discussing the major conflicts in Louisiana's past; (1, 2, 3, 4)
• GLE #77. Describe major conflicts in context of Louisiana history (e.g., Rebellion of 1768, the French and Indian War) (H-1D-M3)

Weekly Preview -- 20-23 January 2009

Weekly Preview, 20-23 January 2009

Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Some classes may watch portions of the Inauguration, depending on the schedule of events and the time of the class.
GLE #73 -- Late Civil War, early Reconstruction
GLE #81 -- Culture of Louisiana

Wednesday, 21 January 2009
GLE #73 -- Reconstruction
GLE #26 -- Evaluating Rules and Laws
GLE #25 -- Part 1, How to Write a Law (assignment)

Thursday, 22 January 2009
Test/Binder Check
GLE #73 -- Reconstruction & its aftermath
GLE #27 -- Formation of Public Policy

Friday, 23 January 2009
GLE #73 -- Late 19th Century
GLE #28 -- Taxes: Need & Purpose

Weekly Preview

Weekly Preview

Monday, 12 January 2009
GLE #72 -- page 3
GLE #73 -- Late Antebellum Period, Early Civil War

Tuesday, 13 January 2009
GLE #77 -- Wars and Louisiana (After the Civil War)
GLE #73 -- Civil War
SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR DISPLAYS DUE!!!
SOCIAL STUDIES ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE!!!
THESE DUE DATES WERE POSTED IN CLASS AND ON THIS BLOG SINCE THE BEGINNING OF SCHOOL. -25%/DAY LATE
ON MONDAY I WILL ASSIGN PRESENTATION DATES BASED ON STUDENT ID NUMBERS.
YOU MUST BRING THE PROJECT ON THE PRESENTATION DAY ASSIGNED, NOT BEFORE OR AFTER.

Wednesday, 14 January 2009
GLE #73 -- Civil War

Thursday, 15 January 2009
GLE #80 -- Economic Development and Diversification
GLE #73 -- Civil War

Friday, 16 January 2009
Teacher work day -- no class

Second Chances on Mind Maps

As posted on the board today, any student with a zero on a world history mind map may bring the mind map to me for credit on Thursday or Friday. I will not ask for them, it is the responsibility of the student to bring the work to me. I will not give credit for them after Friday when I enter my grades for the nine weeks.

Reminders as Posted on the Board in Class

Thursday -- Binder Check (possible items include GLE worksheets 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, and 77 for the portions covered in class)

Friday -- Test

Both these items have been on the board since Tuesday.

GLE #77 Puzzle 1: Natchez War to Civil War

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle77puzzle1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle77puzzle1.pdf

GLE #76 Puzzle

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle76puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle76puzzle.pdf

GLE #72 Crossword Puzzles for the Antebellum Period

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72antebellumperiodpuzzle1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72puzzleantebellumperiod1.pdf

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72antebellumperiodpuzzle2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72puzzleantebellumperiod2.pdf