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

Weekly Preview

First week of January 2009

Monday
GLE #72 -- Leaders in Louisiana History
GLE #73 -- Antebellum Louisiana

Tuesday
GLE #73 -- Antebellum Louisiana
GLE #76 -- Governments of Louisiana

Wednesday
GLE #73 -- Antebellum Louisiana
GLE #77 -- Wars and Louisiana

Thursday
Complete any unfinished GLE presentations
GLE #78 -- Geography in Louisiana History
Review Game (if time permits)

Friday
Test over materials taught this week (see above)
GLE #79 -- Natural Resources in Louisiana History

GLE #26 Outline Updated

If you have downloaded the GLE #26 outline please discard the old version and download the revised copy from the iDisk.

Social Studies Fair Displays

Remember, the displays and monologues are due 13 January 2009. I distributed rubrics and discussed the projects at the beginning of the school year. If you have questions please ask as soon as possible.

Grades Updated

I updated the course grades Tuesday afternoon.

Test on Friday

The test on Friday will only cover GLEs 73 (colonial period), 74, and 75. It will not cover GLE 76. Study the crossword puzzles for the GLEs on the test.

GLE #73 Crossword Puzzle: Colonial Period

History
Louisiana History
Benchmark: H-1D-M1; describing the contributions of people, events, movements, and ideas that have been significant in the history of Louisiana ; (1, 3, 4)
GLE #73. Describe and explain the importance of major events and ideas in the development of Louisiana (H-1D-M1)

We went over this puzzle today in class; if you were absent or lost your copy you may download from these links.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle73puzzlecolonialera1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle73puzzleColonialEra1.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle73PuzzleColonialEra2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle73PuzzleColonialEra2.pdf

GLE #76 Puzzle

I will not include GLE #76 on the test this Friday except for the pre-Columbian and colonial periods.

History
Louisiana History
Benchmark: H-1D-M2; tracing the development of the various governments that have been established in Louisiana throughout history; (1, 3, 4, 5)
GLE #76. Trace and describe various governments in Louisiana's history (H-1D-M2)

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

GLE #75 Puzzle

History
Louisiana History
Benchmark: H-1D-M1; describing the contributions of people, events, movements, and ideas that have been significant in the history of Louisiana ; (1, 3, 4)
GLE #75. Describe the contributions of ethnic groups significant in Louisiana history (H-1D-M1)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle75puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle75puzzle.pdf

Crosswords for GLE #74

History
Louisiana History
Benchmark: H-1D-M1; describing the contributions of people, events, movements, and ideas that have been significant in the history of Louisiana ; (1, 3, 4)
GLE #74. Describe the causes and effects of various migrations into Louisiana (H-1D-M1)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle74puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle74puzzle.pdf

GLE #72 Crossword Puzzle for the Colonial Period

The GLE #72 crossword puzzle for the colonial period.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72colonialperiodpuzzle

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle72puzzle1colonialperiod.pdf

Extra Credit Opportunity

You may earn 10 extra-credit test points (but no more than 2% of your overall grade) by completing the LEAP practice test for 8th grade. You must bring a print-out by the Friday before Christmas. See:

http://www.louisianapass.org/

GLE #71 Puzzle

GLE #71. Describe major early explorers and explorations significant to Louisiana or early settlers in Louisiana

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle71puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle71puzzle.pdf

Friday

We will cover GLE #72 for the colonial period. No quiz.

We covered GLE #71 (explorers) today.

Weekly Preview

15-20 December 2008

Monday
Louisiana history
IEP Day for my IEP students

Tuesday
Louisiana history
GLE #75
Test on GLEs 23, 24, 71, 72 (as covered in class), 73 (as covered in class)

Wednesday
Louisiana history
GLE #76

Thursday
Louisiana history
Review game

Friday
Louisiana history
Test on GLEs 71 to 76 as covered in class

No Bellringer Quiz

We are taking a break from the bellringers. No quiz Friday. We will continue our study of the early history of Louisiana. Read Chapter 5 for next week.

GLE #24 Crosswords

GLE #24 crosswords:

http://www.paulblankenship.com/currentgovernmentleadersfed

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle24fedgovcrossword.pdf

http://www.paulblankenship.com/louisianaofficialspuzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/LouisianaOfficialsPuzzle.pdf

http://www.paulblankenship.com/scotuspuzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/SCOTUSpuzzle.pdf

Thanks to All Supporters of the English Department!

Thanks to all the CMM families supporting the ELA teachers at Cheeburger! Cheeburger! and Barnes and Noble tonight. It was good to see so many of our students and former students participate despite the wet weather.

Grades Updated

I updated the grades on TeacherWeb about 4:00 p.m. to include the test on GLEs 18 to 22 given today.

About the Athens Bellringer

Please read the sections on "Athen's expansion" and "Athens at its zenith" for the quiz on Friday rather than the first five paragraphs. 

See the last Weekly Preview for a link to the article.

Updating GLE #24

I am updating GLE #24 for some of the recent elections and upcoming cabinet appointments. The files are taking some time to upload, so please check back later tonight or tomorrow for an outline dated today that replaces the old outline from September.

GLE #23 Puzzle

GLE #23. Identify qualifications and terms of office for key leaders/representatives at the state and local levels (C-1A-M6)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle23puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle23puzzle.pdf

Civics Reading Assignment

Please read Chapter 4 in the textbook by next Friday as a supplement to the course material. You are not required to do the assignments in the textbook, nor will I test you on this chapter except as it coincides with the material presented in class.

Grades Updated

To see your grades on today's test go to TeacherWeb (see the link in the right-hand column of this blog), select your class and then enter your last name and password.

GLE #22 Puzzle

GLE #22. Describe the powers/responsibilities and limits of power for government officials at the local and state levels in Louisiana (C-1A-M6)

GLE #22 Crossword Puzzle #1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle22puzzle1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle22puzzle1.pdf

GLE #22 Crossword Puzzle #2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle22puzzle2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle22puzzle2.pdf

Weekly Preview

8-12 December 2008

Monday
Bellringer: Ancient Greek Civilization
GLE #23

Tuesday
Bellringer: Sparta
Test: GLEs 18 through 22 (see the crossword study guides)
GLE #24
Binder/Mind Map Check

Wednesday
Bellringer: Athens
GLE #25 -- Legislative Sim

Thursday
Bellringer: Socrates
GLE #26

Friday
Bellringer: Plato
GLE #27
Quiz on Bellringers: Trojan War through Socrates

CMM Student Announcements

Phase Two of the canned food drive is underway! Collect cans through Tuesday morning December 16th!

There will be a brief Homeroom Rep Meeting in the PAC Foyer Friday morning during Stallion Round-up.

Student Council and Newspaper Staff members going on the field trip this morning should report to the buses no later than 8:00.

The Holiday Dance will be Wednesday, December 17th. Make plans to attend! Tickets will go on sale at lunch Monday, December 15th.

GLE #21 Puzzle

21. Describe the various forms of local government in Louisiana (C-1A-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle21puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle21puzzle.pdf

GLE #20 Puzzle

GLE #20: Identify the structure and powers of the three branches of the state government, the limits of those powers, and key positions within each branch (C-1A-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle20puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle20puzzle.pdf

GLE #19 Puzzle

GLE #19: Explain the purposes of state constitutions and describe the relationship of the Louisiana Constitution to the U.S. Constitution (C-1A-M4)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle19puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle19puzzle.pdf

GLE #18 Puzzle

The crossword puzzle for GLE #18 is linked below. The test on GLE #18 through #22 will be on Tuesday. The American Government Unit Test will be this Friday.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle18puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle18puzzle.pdf

GLE #18. Identify the powers of state government as defined in the Louisiana Constitution and compare/contrast those powers to the powers of the federal government (C-1A-M3)

No Federalism on the Unit Test

I will not draw review questions from the federalism test on the American government review test. Please study the other crosswords. I hope you all do well!

Poinsettia Pick-Up Day

Poinsettias will arrive tomorrow afternoon. They will arrive around 2:00 p.m. Students & parents may pick them up in the G-Wing. Thanks to all participants!

Change to GLE #18

I made a change to the GLE #18 outline and presentation. If you downloaded an earlier version delete it and download the new one.

iDisk: GLE Outlines 18-21 Posted

The iDisk should be ready to use; email me if you cannot find a file. My thanks to the student who noticed that the GLE #18 outline was not in its folder and let me know!

iDisk: Try Again Later If You Have Trouble

If you have trouble downloading the outlines from the iDisk, try again later today. I am syncing the iDisk with my hard drive this afternoon to make sure you get the latest version of each outline, so you may have to wait a few hours to download. 

15 December 2008: My IEP Meetings

My IEP meeting date is 15 December 2008. I sent the first set of notification letters home before Thanksgiving. I am required to send two more, even if the earlier letter(s) have been signed and returned. This pertains only to the students on my IEP roster. 

Grades Updated

I updated your grades to include your research papers. If you turned in your paper late your grade is not yet posted.

Primary Sources: A Second Chance to Clarify

We will go over your research papers next week. Some did not indicate a primary source. In some instances I could figure out which source(s) were primary, but not in each case. I told each class to note which source was primary, but I will give students losing points in this category a chance to prove that they used a primary source before the end of the grading period. If this applies to you, you must print out your primary source (or bring a copy) and write a paragraph explaining how this source is an example of a primary source for your subject. The deadline for regaining these points is the second Friday in December.

Archimedes and Pi

Back on Email (Occasionally)

I'm occasionally checking my email during the holiday (I can't seem to break the habit). If you need help with your Social Studies Fair display board or monologue send an email but be patient if I do not reply as quickly as I sometimes do. I am writing IEPs over the break.

Poinsettia Sales: Results

Thanks to all participants in the poinsettia fundraiser! Second period wins the competition.

The graph shows average sales in dollars.

The American Government Review Test

On Friday, 05 December 2008, you will take a unit test on American government. Please study your notes (especially the questions from the videos) and the crossword puzzles on government.
http://lastudies2009.blogspot.com/search/label/crossword

Email Over the Holiday

I will be taking some time off from my email over the break. Have a great Thanksgiving! Feel free to write but don't expect a reply until I return.

Grades Updated

I updated the grades to include today's test & quiz.
http://www.teacherweb.com/LA/CaddoMiddleMagnet/Blankenship/AllClasses/Grades.html

Talking About Greece

Weekly Preview (Week After Thanksgiving Break)

These are the bellringers for the week after Thanksgiving. Please do not confuse them with the ones on Egypt for tomorrow's quiz.

I encourage my students to download and print the GLE outlines before coming to class. It will save you a lot of work. See the link to the iDisk on the right-hand column of this blog.

Monday
Bellringer: Philistines and Sea People
GLE #18

Tuesday
Bellringer: Aegean Civilization
GLE #19

Wednesday
Bellringer: Minoan Civilization
GLE #20

Thursday
Bellringer: Homer
GLE #21

Friday
Bellringer: Trojan War
Review Test -- American Government (study the crosswords from the review videos)
Quiz on Bellringers -- Ramses II to Homer

The test on this week's GLEs will be next Tuesday.

Grades Updated

I updated the grades on TeacherWeb to include today's test on the judicial branch.

Be sure to scroll down on this page to see the study guide for Friday.

Poinsettia Sales

Please bring your poinsettia forms and money in on Thursday. I would like to wrap up sales on Thursday if possible.

If sales fall short of our needs we may have to scale back the Mardi Gras celebration this year. We need each person to sell at least two to cover expenses.

Progress Reports and Point Sheets

Please remember to get your progress report signed (if you received one). Everyone has been given a point sheet this week. Remember that you can check your grades online.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Crossword Study Guide

Here is the study guide for the next test (on Friday):
http://www.paulblankenship.com/civil-liberties-rights-puzzle

And the printable version:
http://www.paulblankenship.com/CivilLibertiesAndRightsPuzzle.pdf

Poinsettia Sales

Please bring your sales forms and money in on Wednesday if you are done selling. Friday is the final day to turn in funds and orders, but I would prefer to wrap things up on Thursday if possible.

If the fundraiser is not successful we may have to scale back our Mardi Gras celebration.

Remember -- the class with top per person sales wins a prize!

Test on the Judicial Branch Wednesday

As previously announced, the test on the judicial branch (40 questions) will be on Wednesday. See previous posts for study guides.

Progress Reports and Point Sheets

All students in 6th and 7th periods received point sheets today. Student with less than a B also received official progress reports. Official progress reports MUST be signed and returned. I sent them home one day early because the grades will not change tonight,

All other classes will receive point sheets and progress reports on Wednesday.

Social Studies Fair Displays

Just a reminder: Social Studies Fair displays are due on 13 January 2009.

Bellringer Quiz on Friday

As usual, we will take a quiz on the bellringers on Friday. The quiz will cover Amenhotep I to Akhenaton.

Official Progress Reports on Wednesday

I will send home official progress reports on Wednesday for students with less than a B in my class.

Poinsettia Sales

I will start collecting money on Tuesday.

First IEP Notification Letters

Please get your IEP notification letter signed and returned on Tuesday. IEP meetings are scheduled for Monday, 15 December 2008 for my IEP students.

Judicial Branch Crosswords, Part II

The judicial branch test will be on Wednesday.

I wrote a second crossword puzzle:
http://www.paulblankenship.com/judicialbranch2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/JudicialBranch2.pdf

Here is the printable version of the first crossword on the judicial branch:
http://www.paulblankenship.com/JudicialBranch.pdf

Grades Updated

I updated the grades online yesterday afternoon.

http://www.teacherweb.com/LA/CaddoMiddleMagnet/Blankenship/AllClasses/Grades.html

Judicial Branch Crossword

A crossword puzzle on the judicial branch:

http://www.paulblankenship.com/judicial-branch-puzzle

Weekly Preview

Monday
Bellringer: Hatshepsut
Judicial Branch

Tuesday
Bellringer: Thutmose III
Judicial Branch

Wednesday
Bellringer: Amenhotep III
Test on Judicial Branch
Civil Rights

Thursday
Bellringer: Akhenaton
Civil Rights

Friday
Bellringer: Ramses II
Test on Civil Rights
Egypt video

Tests of Speech

Crossword puzzle on tests of speech:

http://www.paulblankenship.com/civil-liberties-speech
http://www.paulblankenship.com/civil-liberties-speech.pdf

Test & Quiz Friday

The test will cover civil liberties. In addition to the crossword please know the seven tests of speech (slander, libel, sedition, bad tendency, etc.).

The quiz will cover bellringers Imhotep through Ahmose I AND the video on Egypt seen on Wednesday.

I plan to check mind maps on Friday.

Bureaucracy Test Thursday

Since I was out today we will take the test Thursday. The civil liberties will still be Friday.

Poinsettia Sales

Just another reminder!

Civil Liberties Study Guides

Here are the first study guides for civil liberties. I'll post the second one tomorrow. I'm changing that test to Friday.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/civil-liberties
http://www.paulblankenship.com/CivilLibertiesCrossword.pdf

Bureaucracy Test Wednesday

I rescheduled the bureaucracy test to Wednesday. 

Study guide:

http://www.paulblankenship.com/bureaucracy-puzzle

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

Grades Updated

I checked and the grades are updated and working. Let me know if you have a problem. 

Poinsettia Sales

I want to remind you that we need each student to sell (or make an equivalent donation to) two poinsettias to fund our Mardi Gras celebration.

The class with top sales will have either a pizza celebration, ice cream celebration, or a McDonald's breakfast celebration (depending on the time of day that the class meets and a vote of the class members).

(Photo from USDA)

Greater New Orleans Parish Chart

We will soon cover the parishes of Greater New Orleans:
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle04GreaterNewOrleansParishesChartKey.pdf

Florida Parishes Chart

Next week we will examine the Florida Parishes.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle04FloridaParishesChartKey.pdf

Acadiana East Parishes

We will go over the Acadiana East parishes this week. If you miss that day you can get the answers here:
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle04AcadianaEastParishesChartKey.pdf

Hey, Hey, Hatshepsut!

Weekly Preview

I updated the course grades with Test 2.3 and Quiz 2.2. I'll add Test 2.2 on Monday when I am back at school.

Monday
Bellringer: Khufu and the Pyramids of Giza
American government review

Tuesday
Bellringer: Sphinx
Test on Bureaucracy

Wednesday
Bellringer: Hyksos
American government review

Thursday
Bellringer: Ahmose I
Test on Civil Liberties

Friday
Bellringer: Amenhotep I
American government review

Printable Constitution Crosswords

Click on the links:

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

http://www.paulblankenship.com/Constitution2Crossword.pdf

Printable Crosswords

I had a request for printable crossword puzzles. Click the links below to download them as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) files.

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

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

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

http://www.paulblankenship.com/Federalism2Crossword.pdf

Bellringer Quiz on Friday

Please read and study your assigned bellringers for a 60 point quiz on Friday.

Current Grades Online at TeacherWeb

Current grades are posted online at TeacherWeb. I provided students with passwords. I cannot send passwords via email for security reasons, but I can send a note home with a student with the password. I intend to update after major tests or at least once each week.

http://www.teacherweb.com/LA/CaddoMiddleMagnet/Blankenship/AllClasses/Grades.html

I sometimes put non-graded items on the point sheets for your information. Examples include results of pre-tests and whether or not certain forms have been submitted.

Primary Sources

I discussed primary sources during the first week of school when we covered the social studies fair packet and again a couple of weeks ago. If you want more information on primary sources see this brief article from Yale:
http://www.yale.edu/collections_collaborative/primarysources/primarysources.html

Weekly Preview

Hopefully, I will be back on Wednesday. Please keep my father-in-law in your thoughts as he recovers from an automobile accident. He is still in the hospital.

Monday

• Bellringer: Rosetta Stone
  
• World history review video

Tuesday

• ELECTION DAY

Wednesday

• Bellringer: Menes
  
• American government review video
• Research papers due (bring your papers and assume I will be back on this day)

Thursday

• Bellringer: : Djoser
• American government review video
  
• Tests on the executive branch and the Constitution

Friday

• Bellringer: Imhotep
  
• American government review video
• Test on federalism (know the seven stages of federalism, know about each stage, and know the cake analogies)