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.