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.