1. Wednesday, 10/21/09 Pick up the cartoon on the front desk. In detail, explain the irony of this cartoon.

2. How does Dr. Q compare with our perceptions of illegal immigrants? What about his life in Mexico set him on the path towards success? How might his experiences make him a better doctor? Questions for the “Dr. Q” Immigration Story

3. Tuesday, 10/20/09 What was Angel Island? Describe its purpose and what it was like.

4. Monday, 10/19/09 Pick up the reading and character map on the front desk. Summarize Sadie Frowne’s journey to America on the character map.

5. Thursday, 10/15/09 Please write the question. What are some reasons why people immigrate? List at least five reasons.

6. Wednesday, 10/14/09 Predict: What percentage of the world’s population -Speaks English? -Is Christian? -Is Literate (able to read)? -Has access to the internet? -Has a college education?

7. Tuesday, 10/13/09 Drop-off your current events in the bin on the teacher desk up- front. Please pick-up a Venn Diagram and title it Adult vs. Teen Culture

8. Thursday, 10/08/09 Review your notes for the test. Make sure your notebook is ready to submit. What’s wrong with this picture?

9. Wednesday 10/7/09 Is it ok for sports teams to have Native American mascots? Are they a tribute or an insult? Please pick-up a packet and use this information to help answer the following questions below:

10. Wed. 10/07 Is it ok for sports teams to have Native American mascots? Are they a tribute or an insult?

11. Tuesday, 10/06/09 Please set up a four column chart (like on the chalkboard) on the next blank page of your notebook.

12. Monday, 10/05/09 Please get started working on the maps from Friday. We will take a few minutes to get parts 1-3 finished in class today. Make sure you have one atlas per pair of students.

13. Friday, 10/2/09 Draw a map of how you usually get to school. Include some landmarks that would help people find their way.

14. Video Clip Question Based on the video, why do the Sioux Native Americans value the buffalo and how do they express that within their culture?

15. Thursday, 10/01/09 You are leaving your home with one carry-on suitcase never to return again. What do you pack and why? Please copy question and answer in detail.

16. Wednesday, 9/30 What are some reasons people move from one place to another? Why did you/your family move to M.O.T. area? …if you were born here, explain why so many people have moved here in the past 15 years

17. Questions w/in 9/30/09 Describe a push and a pull reason for doing the following things: Reading your Social Studies Text Moving to Middletown Heading West in the Mid-1800s

18. When someone says “The West” I think about... (write the above statement and list as many things as you can) Tuesday, 9/29/09

19. Monday, 9/28/09 Test Day! Think of two questions that may be on your test today. Write one question and provide an answer. Write another question that you do not know the answer.

20. Friday, 9/25/09 (Bl. 2 only) Update your vocabulary list with the terms on the chalkboard. Have your notebook ready to finish the notes from yesterday.

21. Thursday, 9/24/09 Pick-up up the two sheets of paper up front in the bins. Begin answering the questions.

22. Wednesday, 9/23/09 Pick-up a small sheet with quotes on it. For each quote, identify who might have said it and why it might have been stated.

23. 9/22/09 - Copy and Complete the Simile Summary Below (Bl. 2 only) RECONSTRUCTION is like ______________________ because ______________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

24. 9/22/09 - Copy and Complete the T-Chart Below Using Your Notes (Bl. 3-4 only) Lincoln’s PlanJohnson’s Plan

25. Monday, 9/21/09 It is October 1867, and you live in Georgia. Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Southerner describing your current life. Use your notes from Friday and be detailed and specific.

26. 9/21/09 – Closer Blocks 3,4 Wrap-Up w/ a Simile Summary RECONSTRUCTION is like ______________________ because ______________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

27. Friday, 9/18/09 Pick-up your notebook from the front desk of the row where you sit. Pick up the two sheets of paper up front in the bins.

28. Friday, 9/18/09 How would YOU lead the recovery process after the Civil War ends? What has to be fixed?

29. Thursday, 9/17/09 Take out your notebook Look over your materials and be prepared with any questions in preparation for the test.

30. Wednesday 9/16 3-2-1 Closer of Battles Use your Battle Notes to answer: 3 things you learned about the Civil War. 2 outstanding questions about the Civil War. 1 battle that you feel was the most important and explain your reasoning.

31. Tuesday, 9/15/09 Please pick up the reading (do not write on it) in the bin on the front desk. Add the new information about Civil War Battles to your Battle Chart.

32. Monday, 9/14 Grab a copy of the Sullivan Ballou Letter Read along with the audio and answer the following question. Why is Sullivan Ballou “perfectly willing” to die and leave his wife and sons behind?

33. Friday, 9/11/09 What elements are necessary to win a war? Explain.

34. Thursday, 9/10/09 Review your notes so you are ready for the Pre-Civil War quiz. Be ready with any questions! Use your time wisely!

35. Pre-War Wrap-up What does your timeline reveal as we get closer to war? How could either side (north or south) expect to win a possible war? According to your notes, why did the war have to happen?

36. Wednesday, 9/09/09 Pick up a worksheet in the bin up front and read through it. In your notebook write and answer the following question: Was the Civil War inevitable?

37. Tuesday, 9/08/09 What are some ways countries can grow larger in size? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages to having a large nation?

38. Thursday, 9/03/09 Finish up the Maps from History Alive. Grab a textbook if necessary. Get Maps checked off by Mrs. Parker. Add new paperwork to notebook on the next open pages (you will get the paperwork after getting the maps checked).

39. Thursday, 9/03/09 List EVERYTHING and ANYTHING you know or can relate to the American Civil War or that time period.

40. Tuesday 9/01/09 – CP Wednesday 9/02/09 - Honors Pick up a small sheet of paper with your task in the basket up front. Grab a piece of loose leaf paper, if you need it You do not have to note anything in your notebook about this warm-up.

41. Tuesday 9/01/09 – Honors Wednesday 9/02/09 - CP On the next blank page of your notebook write four columns with the following headings: Name Interesting Item Polite Suggestion Outstanding Question – Block 4 did not do this

42. Monday, 8/31/09 On page 13 of your journal, please write today’s date, the following statement, and your answer: Think of an example of how geography has impacted the development of the United States.

43. Work Priority for Monday, 8/31/09 Make sure notebook and US Map from Friday are complete! Begin work in History Alive, Chapter 3 (pp. 24-33). Bring Challenge/Map 3.2 up to me for checking when you are finished.

44. Friday, 8/28/09 Pick up a textbook scavenger hunt and begin working on it. If you have your syllabus parent/guardian sheet drop it off in the bin.

45. Thursday, 8/27/09 On a blank sheet of paper, list 10 unique and different questions you could ask someone in order to learn more about them. Please drop off your sign-off sheet from the syllabus in the basket on the front desk.

46. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Where were you born? Favorite ice cream flavor? Been out of the USA? Favorite amusement park ride? Broken any bones? Speak any languages besides English?

47. Wednesday, 8/26/09 Please drop off your sign-off sheet from the syllabus in the basket on the front desk. Pick up the sheet titled, “ Multiple Intelligences: Survey 2” Read the directions and answer the five questions.

48. Tuesday, 8/25/09 Follow the directions on the foot you were given as you walked into the room. Once you find a match please sit down. Please do not remove the feet from the desks.