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Week of December 21-22

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-12:00 PM 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 summative assessment: due by the end of the day on Tuesday, Dec. 22

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 AM-12:00 PM 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 summative assessment: due by the end of the day on Tuesday, Dec. 22

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 at 10:20AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: Role of Government Unit (Part 1) summative assessment: due by the end of the day on Tuesday, Dec. 22

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 at 10:20AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: Role of Government Unit (Part 1) summative assessment: due by the end of the day on Tuesday, Dec. 22

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

Week of December 14-18

 

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-12:00 PM 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: “INTERACTIVE: FICO Credit Scores(Due Wednesday, Dec. 16); “CALCULATE: Impact of Credit Score on Loans” (Due Friday, Dec. 16) 

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 AM-12:00 PM 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: “INTERACTIVE: FICO Credit Scores (Due Thursday, Dec. 17); “CALCULATE: Impact of Credit Score on Loans” (Due Monday, Dec. 21) 

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 at 10:20AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: “Legacies of the Progressive Era” graphic organizer (Due Wednesday, Dec. 16); “Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressive Era” worksheet (Due Friday, Dec. 18); OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: “Labor Movement research project (Due Monday, Dec. 21

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 at 10:20AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: “Legacies of the Progressive Era” graphic organizer (Due Thursday, Dec. 17); “Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressive Era” worksheet (Due Monday, Dec. 21); OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: “Labor Movement research project (Due Tuesday, Dec. 22)

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




Week of December 7-11

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-12:00 PM 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, Dec. 9); “CALCULATE: Understanding Your Credit Agreement” (Due Friday, Dec. 11) 

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 AM-12:00 PM 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: “ANALYZE: Categorizing Credit” and “Shady Sam” activity (Due Thursday, Dec. 10); “CALCULATE: Understanding Your Credit Agreement” (Due Tuesday, Dec. 15); 

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 at 10:20AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: “Rise of the Labor Movement” reading/questions (Due Wednesday, Dec. 9); Homestead Strike video questions (Due Friday, Dec. 11); 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 at 10:20AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: “Rise of the Labor Movement” reading/questions (Due Thursday, Dec. 10); Homestead Strike video questions (Due Tuesday, Dec. 15); 

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

Week of November 30-December 4

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-12:00 PM 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: “Compare: Types of Savings Accounts” (Due Wednesday, Dec. 2); “Interactive: Navigate Your Online Bank Account” (Due Friday, Dec. 4); Study for Banking Unit assessment on Monday, Dec. 7

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 AM-12:00 PM 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:  “Compare: Types of Savings Accounts” (Due Thursday, Dec. 3); “Interactive: Navigate Your Online Bank Account” (Due Friday, Dec. 4); Study for Banking Unit assessment on Tuesday, Dec. 8

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 at 10:20AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: “Growth of Industry” reading/questions (Due Wednesday, Dec. 2); 

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 at 10:20AM

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: “Growth of Industry” reading/questions (Due Thursday, Dec. 3); 

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

Week of November 23-24

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

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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 Monday, Nov. 30)

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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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, Dec. 1)

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



Course:  US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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, Nov. 30)

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


Course:  US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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 Tuesday, Dec. 1)

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

Week of November 16-20

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

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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 Tuesday); “Dangers of Being Unbanked” readings and reflection (Due Thursday)

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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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:  US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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 Thursday); Role of Government current event summary (Due next Tuesday)

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

Week of Nov. 9-13

Course:  US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Backlash to Immigration: A Timeline of Xenophobia

(Due in class Monday). Immigration Policy Assessment (Due by end of the day on Thursday). 

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




Course:  US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday (remote class meeting)/Thursday (in person)

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Backlash to Immigration: A Timeline of Xenophobia

(Due in class Thursday). Immigration Policy Assessment (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 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 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

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. I can adjust my budget by analyzing different types of spending 

Student Assignments: Salary-Based Budget Project (Due by end of the day on Thursday); Semester mid-point feedback survey (Due by end of day on Thursday)

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

Week of November 2-5

Course:  US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Immigration Mapping Analysis (Due by Tuesday); Immigration in Maine’s history (Due by Wednesday); Xenophobia timeline analysis (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 (remote class meeting)/Thursday (in person)

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Immigration Mapping Analysis (Due by Tuesday); Immigration in Maine’s history (Due by Thursday); Xenophobia timeline analysis (Due 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 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

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. I can adjust my budget by analyzing different types of spending 

Student Assignments: Online assessment review activity assigned on Monday; Election results survey on Wednesday; Money management assessment on Thursday.

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

Week of October 26-30

Course:  US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Complete “Border Images 3-2-1” (Due by Wednesday). Complete “Reasons for Immigration” packet (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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Tracing reasons for immigration to America - then and now (Due by Tuesday). Immigration mapping analysis (Due in class Tuesday). Read "Peopling Maine" article and gather information in timeline (Due 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 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

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. 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).

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

Week of October 19-23

Course:  US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How will we approach the study of American history in this course? Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Election 2020: What’s at Stake? (Reading response slip  by Wednesday). Immigration 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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Complete “Border Images 3-2-1” (Due by Thursday). Complete “Reasons for Immigration” packet (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 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

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: Political Typology Quiz (Due by Tuesday); “Should they file taxes?” activity; Tax forms and their purpose - matching activity (Due by Wednesday). Calculate: Completing your 1040 (Due next Thursday)

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

Week of October 13-16

Course:  US History, Period 2, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Juniors in this section will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, so there is no In-Person class meeting this week.



Course:  US History, Period 2, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How will we approach the study of American history in this course? Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Election 2020: What’s at Stake? (Reading response slip  by Thursday). Complete Immigration Unit intro vocabulary terms (Due 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 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

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 Wednesday); “20 Bean Budget” reflection questions (Due by Thursday). Paystub analysis questions (Due next Monday)

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

Week of October 5-9

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

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals? What does it mean to be an engaged citizen?

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 Thursday)

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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions:  How can budgeting help you achieve your financial goals? What does it mean to be an engaged citizen?

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 the day on Friday)

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

 

Course:  US History, Period 5, Group A

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Backlash to Immigration: A Timeline of Xenophobia
(Due in class Wednesday). Immigration Policy Assessment (Due by end of the day on Thursday). 

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

 


Course:  US History, Period 5, Group B

Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Backlash to Immigration: A Timeline of Xenophobia (Due by start of class on Thursday.) Immigration Policy Assessment (Due by end of the day on Friday). 

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

Week of September 28-October 2

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

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Tracing reasons for immigration to America - then and now (Due by Wednesday). Immigration mapping analysis (Due in class Wednesday). Immigration laws timeline (Due 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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Tracing reasons for immigration to America - then and now (Due by Thursday). Immigration mapping analysis (Due in class Thursday). Immigration laws timeline (Due next Tuesday).

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



Week of September 21-25

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

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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 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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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 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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How will we approach the study of American history in this course? Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Immigration current event (Due by Wednesday). Complete Border images 3-2-1 (Due 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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How will we approach the study of American history in this course? Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Immigration current event (Due by Thursday). Complete Border images 3-2-1 (Due next Tuesday).

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

Week of September 14-18

 

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

Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: “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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 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: “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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How will we approach the study of American history in this course? Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Complete Columbus Day reflection (Due by Wednesday). Complete Immigration Unit intro vocabulary terms (Due 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

Office Hours: Friday 8:00-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Google Meet

Essential Questions: How will we approach the study of American history in this course? Should the U.S. welcome those who wish to come?

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: Complete Columbus Day reflection (Due by Wednesday). Complete Immigration Unit intro vocabulary terms (Due next Monday).

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