Job Shadow Day Forms Due Friday

Please turn in your Job Shadow Day form on Friday. Job Shadow Day is 24 April 2009.

Next Test will be on Monday

Test 4.1 will cover GLEs 58-61 and will be on Monday, 23 March 2008. Please review the crosswords below.

Grades Updated

Online grades have been updated.

Test Friday the 13th

Don't panic! But do study. The test will cover GLEs 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57. The crossword puzzles are available below. Study the crosswords and you should do well. We will play a review game on Thursday but you still need to study the crosswords.

Remember, the skit on GLE #53 and the rap on #54 are due Thursday.

GLE #53. Explain and analyze factors affecting production and allocation of goods/services in Louisiana and the United States (E-1B-M2)

GLE #54. Explain the difference between private goods/services and public goods/services and give examples of each (E-1B-M3)

GLE #55. Identify the costs and benefits of a given government policy (e.g., trade agreements, minimum wage) on a competitive market (E-1B-M4)

GLE #56. Identify various types of taxes and user fees and predict their consequences (E-1B-M5)

GLE #57. Explain reasons for trade between nations and the impact of international trade (E-1B-M6)

GLE #61 Crossword

GLE #61. Describe the influence/impact of inflation or unemployment on different groups of people (e.g., consumers, business owners) (E-1C-M2)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle61crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle61crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle61crossword.txt

GLE #60 Crossword

GLE #60. Define inflation and unemployment in terms of an economic system as a whole (E-1C-M2)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle60crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle60crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle60crossword.txt

GLE #59 Crossword

GLE #59. Explain the meaning of various economic indicators that help describe the state of an economy (e.g., GDP, CPI, stock market indices, rate of unemployment or inflation) (E-1C-M1)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle59crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle59crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle59crossword.txt

GLE #58 Crossword

GLE #58. Describe historical and economic factors influencing the economic growth, interdependence, and development of Louisiana and the nation (e.g., mass production, oil boom and decline) (E-1B-M7)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle58crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle58crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle58crossword.txt

GLE #57 Crossword

GLE #57. Explain reasons for trade between nations and the impact of international trade (E-1B-M6)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle57crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle57crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle57crossword.txt

GLE #56 Crossword

GLE #56. Identify various types of taxes and user fees and predict their consequences (E-1B-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle56crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle56crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle56crossword.txt

GLE #55 Crossword

GLE #55. Identify the costs and benefits of a given government policy (e.g., trade agreements, minimum wage) on a competitive market (E-1B-M4)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle55crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle55crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle55crossword.txt

GLE #54 Crossword

GLE #54. Explain the difference between private goods/services and public goods/services and give examples of each (E-1B-M3)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle54crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle54crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle54crossword.txt

Your small group's rap on GLE #54 is due Wednesday.

GLE #53 Crossword

GLE #53. Explain and analyze factors affecting production and allocation of goods/services in Louisiana and the United States (E-1B-M2)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle53crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle53crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle53crossword.txt

Your small group skit on GLE #53 is due Wednesday. Keep it brief.

Grades Updated

Grades were updated on TeacherWeb today.

Grades Updated

I updated the grades on TeacherWeb.

GLE #52 Flashcards

Try these interactive flashcards for GLE #52. Let me know if you think they are helpful.

GLE #52. Explain how supply and demand affect prices (E-1B-M1)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle52flashcardsfolder

GLE #52 Crossword

GLE #52. Explain how supply and demand affect prices (E-1B-M1)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle52crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle52crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle52crossword.txt

GLE #51 Crossword

GLE #51. Use economic concepts (e.g., scarcity, opportunity cost) to explain historic and contemporary events and developments in Louisiana (E-1A-M9)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle51crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle51crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle51crossword.txt

GLE #50 Crossword Puzzles

GLE #50. Describe institutions (e.g., banks, government agencies, large companies, small businesses) that make up economic systems (E-1A-M7)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crossword1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crossword1.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crosswordpuzzle1Export.txt

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crossword2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crossword2.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crosswordpuzzle2Export.txt

Next Test: Friday

Our next test will be on next Friday, 06 March 09. Read Chapter 3 in your textbook and look over the crossword for GLE #41. The test will also cover GLEs #50, #51, and #52. Some review material from GLEs #42-49 (except for #46) may be included on the test.

I plan to update your online grades Monday with today's test.

I am planning a quiz game for Thursday.

Study Guide for Test 3.5 on Friday

Please study the crosswords for GLEs 43-45 and 47-49 posted in the previous blog entries below. Several of these GLEs are very brief.

GLE 46 does not have any questions on the test, but the worksheet is due Friday.

GLE 41 will be on the next test, not this week's test.

The test is 50 questions long.

GLE #41 Crossword

GLE #41. Explain the importance of being an informed citizen on public issues, recognizing propaganda, and knowing the voting issues (C-1D-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword.txt

GLE #47 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #47. Cite examples of how skills/knowledge and technical training increase personal productivity and career opportunities, and which skills/knowledge would enhance particular career prospects (E-1A-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle47crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle47crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle47crosswordpuzzleExport.txt

GLE #49 Crossword

GLE #49. Describe how the four basic economic questions are answered in traditional vs. command vs. market economies (E-1A-M6)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle49crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle49crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle49crosswordpuzzleExport.txt

GLE #48 Crossword

GLE #48. Characterize and analyze the use of productive resources in an economic system (E-1A-M6)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle48crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle48crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle48crosswordpuzzleExport.txt

Grades Updated

Online grades were updated today on TeacherWeb.

Due Date for the Fake Resumé

09 April 2009 is the due date for the fake resumé project.

Career Activities: GLE #47 Fake Resumé

GLE #47. Cite examples of how skills/knowledge and technical training increase personal productivity and career opportunities, and which skills/knowledge would enhance particular career prospects (E-1A-M5)

Write your fake resumé as if you are just finishing your formal education and seeking your first position in your new profession. To emphasize your skills and de-emphasize your lack of experience you will use the functional resumé format.

Your resumé must be typed and neat. Bring two copies -- one for Social Studies and the other for English. You will be graded in each class on this assignment.

Fake Resumé Rubric for Social Studies

Career Activities: GLE #46

GLE #46. Use a variety of resources to research education and training for jobs and careers (E-1A-M5)

The GLE #46 Worksheet
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle46ws.pdf

The Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/OCO/

Exploring Career Information
http://www.bls.gov/k12/

GLE #45 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #45. Analyze the role of specialization in Louisiana's economy (E-1A-M4)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle45crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle45crossword.pdf

GLE #44 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #44. Explain choice/trade-offs, cost/benefits, and opportunity costs related to making personal economic decisions (E-1A-M3)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle44crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle44crossword.pdf

No Pajamas for Mardi Gras

A student asked about wearing pajamas for Mardi Gras. Pajamas are regarded as a violation of the school dress code and may not be part of the Mardi Gras costume. Athletic uniforms and street clothes are also prohibited as costumes. Be creative and wear a costume that looks like something a float rider might wear. Pirates, clowns, superheroes, jesters, movie characters, and cartoon characters (excluding Family Guy and similar cartoons) are encouraged.

Next Test: Friday 27 February 2009

Our next test (3.5) will be on Friday, 27 February 2009. Items on the test will be posted on the board in class. You may start by studying the GLE #43 crossword puzzle and Chapter 3, Section 1. The test will be on Friday because of the Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday.

Grades Updated

Grades have been updated to include today's test.

GLE #43 Crossword Puzzle

This will not be on Wednesday's test, but on the next one.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle43crossword/
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle43crossword.pdf

GLE #42 Crossword Puzzle

The puzzle & presentation are brief -- the main ideas you need to understand are scarcity and shortage.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle42crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle42crossword.pdf

Next Test: Wednesday

Study:

• GLE #30 -- Severance Tax (see below for crossword)
• Chapter 3, Section 1 in your textbook (please read at home to discuss on Tuesday)
• GLE #42 -- Scarcity presentation (see outline, we will discuss on Tuesday)

Game Learning Guide: Life

In case anyone missed class on Friday, here is the assignment. Answer the questions as best you can if you were absent.

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

Point Sheets and Progress Reports

I sent home point sheets and official progress reports today. All students received point sheets. Official progress reports (the short forms) must be signed and returned Thursday. I issued official progress reports to students with less than a "B" in my class at this time. Grades are also available on TeacherWeb.

Severance Tax Crossword

GLE #30: "Evaluate a type of tax in a historical context (e.g., severance tax)."

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle30crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle30crossword.pdf

Grades Updated

Today's test and yesterday's binder check have been added.

Mardi Gras Costume Project

Mardi Gras is February 24.
I distributed the costume grading checklist in class.
No street clothes, no athletic uniforms. No credit if you break these rules!
Dress code enforced.
25 project points.

If you plan to do the extra-credit Mardi Gras projects see me by Friday of this week for more information.

Test on Tuesday -- What I Wrote on the Board Last Week

I am posting this in case anyone forgot to copy the information from the board to the right into your agenda (part of your class start-up procedure that we learned at the beginning of the year). Study the following for Tuesday's test:

• The process of a bill becoming law (see pages 120-121 in your textbook)
• GLE #28 crossword, given in class last week, see below on this blog
• GLE #29 -- your notes, presentation on the iDisk if you need it

Good luck! :-)

Test Tuesday

The test on Tuesday will include the information listed on the board in class.

Binder Check Monday

We will have a binder check on Monday. The binder check was scheduled for Friday and was listed on the board in class.

Grades Updated

Grades updated, see the TeacherWeb page (link to the right).

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

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!