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Mr. Lambek's Page

Welcome to my school web page.  My name is Dom Lambek and I've been teaching social studies at WHS since 2007.
 
At the beginning of each week, I will be posting a weekly plan for each of my classes.  The weekly plans will appear in the stream just below.  This weekly plan will include learning targets, assignments, and due dates.  For parents and guardians, if you want these weekly updates to be emailed to you, please click "Subscribe" below my photo on this page.
 
In class, I use Google Classroom to post materials and resources related to each lesson.  Students will enroll in these Google Classrooms at the beginning of the course. 

Please email me at [email protected] with any questions.

 

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Week of May 3-7

 

Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday in person, 8:10-9:25 AM

Office Hours: Thursday 9:30-10:30 AM, 12:45-1:45 PM on Google Meet (on student request)

Essential Questions:  How can I build credit and manage it responsibly?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Interactive: FICO Credit Scores” (Due Wednesday, May 5); “Calculate: Impact of Credit Scores on Loans” (Due Friday, May 5); Credit Unit Summative Assessment (Due Monday, May 10)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, 8:10-9:25 AM

Office Hours: Wednesday 9:30-10:30 AM, 12:45-1:45 PM on Google Meet (on student request)

Essential Questions: How can I build credit and manage it responsibly?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Interactive: FICO Credit Scores” (Due Tuesday, May 4); “Calculate: Impact of Credit Scores on Loans” (Due Thursday, May 6); Credit Unit Summative Assessment (Due Monday, May 10)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday in person, 8:10-9:25 AM

Office Hours: Friday 9:30-10:30 AM, 12:45-1:45 PM on Google Meet (on student request)

Essential Questions: In the United States today, are we a society of equals? (And if not, what would it take to get there?)

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. 

Student Assignments: “Race in the 1920s” Summative Assessment (Due Monday, May 3); “Selma” viewing questions (Due Wednesday, May 5); Final assignment TBD (Due Friday, May 7)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.


Course: US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, 8:10-9:25 AM

Office Hours: Wednesday 9:30-10:30 AM, 12:45-1:45 PM on Google Meet (on student request)

Essential Questions: In the United States today, are we a society of equals? (And if not, what would it take to get there?)

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. 

Student Assignments: “Selma” viewing questions (Due Wednesday, May 5); Final assignment TBD (Due Thursday, May 6)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of April 25-30

 

Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person, 8:10-9:25 AM

Office Hours: Friday 9:30-10:30 AM, 12:45-1:45 PM on Google Meet (on student request)

Essential Questions:  How can I build credit and manage it responsibly?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments:  “Interactive: Navigate Your Online Bank Account” (Due Monday, April 26); “ANALYZE: Categorizing Credit” and “Shady Sam” activity (Due Wednesday, April 28); “CALCULATE: Understanding Your Credit Agreement” (Due Monday, May 3) 

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday in person, 8:10-9:25 AM

Office Hours: Wednesday 9:30-10:30 AM, 12:45-1:45 PM on Google Meet (on student request)

Essential Questions: How can I build credit and manage it responsibly?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments:  “Interactive: Navigate Your Online Bank Account” (Due Tuesday, April 27); “ANALYZE: Categorizing Credit” and “Shady Sam” activity (Due Thursday, April 29); “CALCULATE: Understanding Your Credit Agreement” (Due Friday, April 30) 

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person, 8:10-9:25 AM

Office Hours: Friday 9:30-10:30 AM, 12:45-1:45 PM on Google Meet (on student request)

Essential Questions: In the United States today, are we a society of equals? (And if not, what would it take to get there?)

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. 

Student Assignments: “Race in the 1920s” Summative Assessment (Due Wednesday); “MLK 50 Years Later” reading and questions (Due Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.


Course: US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday in person, 8:10-9:25 AM

Office Hours: Wednesday 9:30-10:30 AM, 12:45-1:45 PM on Google Meet (on student request)

Essential Questions: In the United States today, are we a society of equals? (And if not, what would it take to get there?)

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. 

Student Assignments: “Race in the 1920s” Summative Assessment (Due Thursday); “MLK 50 Years Later” reading and questions (Due Friday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of April 5-9

Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  How can using the bank system help you manage your finances?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Reading a Bank Statement” activity (Due Wednesday); “Dangers of Being Unbanked” readings and reflection (Due next Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Reading a Bank Statement” activity (Due Thursday); “Dangers of Being Unbanked” readings and reflection (Due next Tuesday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: In the United States today, are we a society of equals? (And if not, what would it take to get there?)

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. 

Student Assignments: “How our world changed” reading and questions (Due Wednesday); “6 Myths About Slavery” reading and questions (Due Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.


Course: US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: In the United States today, are we a society of equals? (And if not, what would it take to get there?)

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. 

Student Assignments:  “How our world changed” reading and questions (Due Thursday); “6 Myths About Slavery” reading and questions (Due next Tuesday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of March 29-April 2

Course: US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday; Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions:  To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Assessing the Great Society” worksheet (Due by Wednesday); Unit summative assessment (Due by end of the day on Sunday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs: Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Assessing the Great Society” worksheet (Due by Thursday); Unit summative assessment (Due by end of the day next Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 4, Remote

Course Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9:45-10:30 on Google Meet

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals? How can I be an engaged citizen in a democracy?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can identify how taxes, deductions, and withholdings affect “take home” pay.  Civic Engagement: I can demonstrate an understanding of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a citizen, including voting and the electoral process.

Student Assignments: Money management unit summative 1 (Due by Wednesday); Salary-Based Budget Project (Due by end of day on Sunday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of March 22-26

 

Course: US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday; Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions:  To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Riding the Rails” film questions (Due by Tuesday); “FDR and the New Deal” reading questions (Due by Wednesday); 1950s textbook skimming assignment: “The Affluent Society” (Due by Friday); LBJ’s “Great Society” speech analysis (Due by next Monday).

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs: Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Riding the Rails” film questions (Due by Tuesday); “FDR and the New Deal” reading questions (Due by Thursday); 1950s textbook skimming assignment: “The Affluent Society” (Due by Friday); LBJ’s “Great Society” speech analysis (Due by next Tuesday).

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 4, Remote

Course Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9:45-10:30 on Google Meet

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals? How can I be an engaged citizen in a democracy?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can identify how taxes, deductions, and withholdings affect “take home” pay. 

Student Assignments: “Living Paycheck to Paycheck” interactive questions (Due by Tuesday); “Costs of Living” brainstorm list (Due by Wednesday); “Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage” assignment (Due by Thursday); Socrative unit review questions (Due by next Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Week of March 15-19

Course: US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday; Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions:  To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Herbert Hoover video notes/written response (Due by Wednesday); Programs of the New Deal (Due by Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs: Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Herbert Hoover video notes/written response (Due by Thursday); Programs of the New Deal (Due by Tuesday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 4, Remote

Course Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9:45-10:30 on Google Meet

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00-11:45 AM on Google Meet (link will be posted Friday morning)

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals? How can I be an engaged citizen in a democracy?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can identify how taxes, deductions, and withholdings affect “take home” pay.  Civic Engagement: I can demonstrate an understanding of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a citizen, including voting and the electoral process.

Student Assignments: Tax forms and their purpose - matching activity (Due by Wednesday). Calculate: Completing your 1040 (Due by Thursday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of March 8-11

 

Course: US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday; NO FRIDAY CLASS THIS WEEK

Office Hours: Normal Friday office hours not available this week. Contact me for alternate availability.

Essential Questions:  To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Roaring 20s political cartoon analysis (Due Wednesday, March 10); Textbook reading questions on the Crash of 1929 (Due by Monday, March 15)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Normal Friday office hours not available this week. Contact me for alternate availability.

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs: Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments: Roaring 20s political cartoon analysis (Due Thursday, March 10); Textbook reading questions on the Crash of 1929 (Due by Tuesday, March 15)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 4, Remote

Course Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9:45-10:30 on Google Meet

Office Hours: Normal Friday office hours not available this week. Contact me for alternate availability.

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals? How can I be an engaged citizen in a democracy?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can identify how taxes, deductions, and withholdings affect “take home” pay.  Civic Engagement: I can demonstrate an understanding of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a citizen, including voting and the electoral process.

Student Assignments: SPFC pre-assessment (Due by Tuesday); “20 Bean Budget” reflection questions (Due by Wednesday). Paystub analysis questions (Due next Thursday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Week of March 1-5

Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:   Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can adjust my budget by analyzing different types of spending. 

Civic Engagement: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a citizen, including voting and the electoral process

Student Assignments: Money Management Unit Test (Monday); Salary-Based Budget Project (Due by end of the day on Friday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can adjust my budget by analyzing different types of spending. Civic Engagement: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a citizen, including voting and the electoral process

Student Assignments: Money Management Unit Test (Tuesday); Salary-Based Budget Project (Due by end of day next Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: LBJ’s “Great Society” speech analysis (Due by Wednesday); Unit summative assessment (Due by end of the day on Friday).

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.


Course: US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments:  LBJ’s “Great Society” speech analysis (Due by Thursday); Unit summative assessment (Due by end of the day next Monday).

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of February 22-26

 

Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:   Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can adjust my budget by analyzing different types of spending

Student Assignments: “Living Paycheck to Paycheck” Interactive Questions (Due by Wednesday). Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage (Due by Thursday). Prepare for unit assessment next Monday.

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can adjust my budget by analyzing different types of spending

Student Assignments: “Living Paycheck to Paycheck” Interactive Questions (Due by Thursday). Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage (Due by Friday). Prepare for unit assessment next Tuesday.

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Herbert Hoover video notes/written response (Due by Tuesday); “FDR and the New Deal” reading questions (Due by Wednesday); LBJ’s “Great Society” speech analysis (Due by next Monday).

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.


Course: US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Herbert Hoover video notes/written response (Due by Wednesday); “FDR and the New Deal” reading questions (Due by Thursday); LBJ’s “Great Society” speech analysis (Due by next Tuesday).

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of February 8-12

Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can navigate the different parts of the income tax process.

Student Assignments: “Should they file taxes?” activity; Tax forms and their purpose - matching activity (Due by Wednesday). Calculate: Completing your 1040 (Due Monday after vacation)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can navigate the different parts of the income tax process.

Student Assignments: “Should they file taxes?” activity; Tax forms and their purpose - matching activity (Due by Thursday). Calculate: Completing your 1040 (Due Tuesday after vacation)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Herbert Hoover video notes/written response (Due by Wednesday); Programs of the New Deal - Program Advertisement (Due by Monday after vacation)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.


Course: US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Herbert Hoover video notes/written response (Due by Thursday); Programs of the New Deal - Program Advertisement (Due by Tuesday after vacation)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of February 1-5

Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can identify how taxes, deductions, and withholdings affect “take home” pay.

Student Assignments: Course syllabus, Student Info Survey, and “20 Bean Budget” reflection questions (Due by Wednesday). Paystub analysis questions (Due next Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 1, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can identify how taxes, deductions, and withholdings affect “take home” pay.

Student Assignments: Course syllabus, Student Info Survey, and “20 Bean Budget” reflection questions (Due by Thursday). Paystub analysis questions (Due next Tuesday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Roaring 20s political cartoon analysis (Due Wednesday, Feb. 3); Textbook reading questions (Due by Monday, Feb. 8); Great Depression photo notes (Due Monday, Feb. 8)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.


Course: US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person; Friday: remote on Google Meet from 10:20-10:50 AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends. Economics: I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Roaring 20s political cartoon analysis (Due Thursday, Feb. 4); Textbook reading questions (Due by Tuesday, Feb. 9); Great Depression photo notes (Due Tuesday, Feb. 9)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of January 25-29

 

Course: US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday; Friday: remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments: Homestead Strike video questions (Due Monday, Jan. 25) “Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Era” worksheet (Due Wednesday, Jan. 27); “Role of Government Part I: Summative Assessment (Due Friday, Jan. 29); Optional challenge assignment: Labor Movement research project (Due Friday, Jan. 29) 

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs: Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments: Homestead Strike video questions (Due Tuesday, Jan. 26) “Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Era” worksheet (Due Thursday, Jan. 28); “Role of Government Part I: Summative Assessment (Due Friday, Jan. 29); Optional challenge assignment: Labor Movement research project (Due Friday, Jan. 29) 

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 4, Remote

Course Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9:45-10:30 on Google Meet

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can I build credit and manage it responsibly?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: Credit unit review questions (Due Tuesday, Jan. 26); “Interactive: FICO Credit Scores” (Due Wednesday, Jan. 27); “Calculate: Impact of Credit Scores on Loans” (Due Thursday, Jan. 28); Credit Unit Summative Assessment (Due Friday, Jan. 29)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Week of January 19-22

Course: US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Wednesday/Friday in person, 8:10-9:25

Office Hours: Periods 6 and 8, Pride Block (during advisory)

Essential Questions:  To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments: “Rise of the Labor Movement” reading/questions (Due Thursday, Jan. 21); Homestead Strike video questions (Due Tuesday, Jan. 26); 

Optional assignment: “The Monopolization of America” (Due Wednesday, Jan. 20) 

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, 8:10-9:25

Office Hours: Periods 6 and 8, Pride Block (during advisory)

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs: Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments:  “Rise of the Labor Movement” reading/questions (Due Friday, Jan. 22); Homestead Strike video questions (Due Monday, Jan. 25); 

Optional assignment: “The Monopolization of America” (Due Tuesday, Jan. 19) 

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 4, Remote

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday from 9:45-10:30 on Google Meet

Office Hours: After class sessions or at student request on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can I build credit and manage it responsibly?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “ANALYZE: Categorizing Credit” and “Shady Sam” activity (Due Wednesday, Jan. 20); “How Credit Cards Work” (Due Thursday, Jan. 21; “CALCULATE: Understanding Your Credit Agreement” (Due Friday, Jan. 22);  

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of January 11-15

Course: US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday: Remote on Google Meet at 8:10 AM; Wednesday: TBD; Friday: remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments: “The Role of Government during the COVID Pandemic” (Due Monday, Jan. 11); “Role of Government Today: Current Trends and Opinions” (Due Monday, Jan. 11); “Growth of Industry” reading/questions (Due Wednesday, Jan. 13); Optional assignment: “The Monopolization of America” (Due Wednesday, Jan. 20) 

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday TBD, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs: Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments: Optional assignment: “The Role of Government during the COVID Pandemic” (Due Tuesday, Jan. 12); “Role of Government Today: Current Trends and Opinions” (Due Tuesday, Jan. 12); “Growth of Industry” reading/questions (Due Thursday, Jan. 14); Optional assignment: “The Monopolization of America” (Due Tuesday, Jan. 19) 

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course:  Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 4, Remote

Course Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9:45-10:30 on Google Meet

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can using the bank system help you manage your finances?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Why and How to Save” (Due Tuesday, Jan. 12); “Compare: Types of Savings Accounts” (Due Thursday, Jan. 14)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.

Week of January 4-8

 

Course: US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday in person, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs:  Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments: “Should we help them?” activity and reflection (Due Wednesday); Role of Government current event summary (Due next Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course: US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday in person, Friday remote on Google Meet at 9:00AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: To what extent is the government responsible for the well being of its citizens?

Standards/PIs: Civic Engagement: I can consider multiple points of view and prioritize the pros and cons of those views to draw conclusions. History: I can trace the development of enduring themes and evaluate their impact on societal issues and trends.

Student Assignments: “Should we help them?” activity and reflection (Due Wednesday); Role of Government current event summary (Due next Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.



Course:  Course: Senior Personal Finance and Citizenship, Period 4, Remote

Course Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9:30-10:10 on Google Meet

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How can using the bank system help you manage your finances?

Standards/PIs:  Economics: I can evaluate the different strategies of money management. I can analyze both the singular and interdependent roles of financial institutions, the stock market, and government.

Student Assignments: “Reading a Bank Statement” activity (Due Wednesday); “Dangers of Being Unbanked” readings and reflection (Due next Monday)

Links/Resources: All materials and resources are available on our Google Classroom.