FINAL EXAMS

World History: You will need to following tests...

--Midterm

--Reformation Test

--Absolutism Test

--Age of Reason Test

--Napoleon, French Rev. Test

--Industrial Revolution Test

You will need cards for the following sections.....WWI and WWII.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

4/19/10

Hi! I hope everything is going well in your classes--especially Econ and World History. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions or concerns. I would also be glad to look over any rough drafts, drawings, etc for your final projects! Please don't forget that the World History Projects and presentations are due on May 17th, so you have approximately a month to finish up your projects.....DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECTS! Also, do not forget to return the books that you borrowed from the classroom to use on your projects.

Economic Business Plans are due May 19th so you have officially one month to finish your project. Remember, focus on the overall look and all the little details that will make your project stand out. Don't forget to show evidence of primary and secondary research. I am available to look over anything you might need me to look at as well.

As many of you might already know, my grandparents were in a serious car accident on Saturday so we are between home and the hospital quite a bit right now. We appreciate your prayers and thoughts for them. Anything you would like to get to me while my mom is staying at the hospital with them, please give to Mrs. Mason.

I miss you guys!

REMINDER! 4/7

Hey Everyone!

I hope you guys are enjoying your time off! RENEW, RELAX, and REJUVENATE! Keep in mind that you have a lot coming up in the next few weeks.

Economics--Please don't forget! If you would like me to look over your business plans, I would be glad to! Please send those to Mrs. Taylor.

World History--You should be bringing to class on Monday 3 NEW sets of research cards and 3 pages of a rough draft. I know that some of you have already started on the paper so you should be good to go! Keep in mind that you will have about a month left to complete the entire project once you get back. I will also be glad to look over anything you might have (drawings, pamphlets, papers, etc.), just send those to Mrs. Taylor.

I look forward to seeing all of your completed work!

HW 3/31

WH: When you get back.....Mr. Jacobi will be asking for your journal (which can go from now until the Sunday before you return....so make it a good one!), 3 sets of research cards, and 3 pages of the rough draft of your final paper. I am trying to keep you guys ahead of the game. We don't want to wait till the last minute.

ECON: You will need to turn in a journal. It can be for any category! Please e-mail me or post on here any issues with your business plan.

HW 3/22

Economics: Guys are responsible for explaining Monopolistic Competition and the gals will be responsible for explaining an Oligopoly. Terms Quiz for sections 1-3 will also be happening that day! Don't forget! Your test on Chapter 7 will be Wednesday, March 31st. Please make sure all signed tests and make-up work are turned in by Wednesday the 24th.

World History: Read the primary sources given on page 662 concerning the French Revolution and answer questions 1-3. Read 663-667 again to refresh your memory for class discussion and for a quiz! Maps should also be completely labeled. Don't forget! Have all late and make-up assignments, as well as signed tests back by Wed. the 24th. Your test will also be the 31st!

HW 3/17

Economics: Journal should be over De Beers Diamonds. It doesn't have to be with in our usual timeline. Bring in your bullet notes for pages 156-164. Your highlighted business plan should be brought with you, including any questions you might have. If you must have your test signed by a parent, it will be due on Monday!

World History: You need to come in with a drawing of what your project float will look like. You need to have recreated part II of your outline. This will be checked for accuracy. You also must turn in your APPARTS on the Napoleonic Code. You should also read 663-667 and answer 3-9 on pg, 667. Tests need to be signed by a parent.

HW 3/10

Economics: Journals are due Wed (3/17). Nikki and Andrew should turn in international journals, Trevor and Laurel have national journals, and Logan needs a state journal. NO E-MAIL JOURNALS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!. Acceptable dates will go through 3/16. Students must also read 151-154. Key terms on page 151 must be defined and questions 1-7 on page 154 must be answered.

World History: Journals are due Wed (3/17). They must be from OUTSIDE the US. Students must also read 651 -661 and have the section outlined for class discussion. THIS IS IN THE BLUE BOOK! Be ready to discuss what you have outlined!

HW 3/8

TEST TIME! Economics and World History will have tests on Wednesday 3/10. Economics is over Supply and Prices (Ch. 5 and 6) and World History will have a test over the Age of Reason.

If you have questions, need study help, etc, please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail or leave a comment here on the blog!

HW 3/5/10

World History--No journal this week! Instead, please complete the critique on the John Edwards sermon. The questions on the bottom of your sheet will be due on Monday (3/8). To complete the questions, you must read the Spiritual Awakening section. We will review for your test (test on Wed 3/10) over the Age of Reason on Monday as well. Research cards for your long term project can be turned in Monday for half credit.

Economics--Complete the outline of Chapter 6, Section 3. Complete the Equilibrium Practice sheet and read the journal that was given in class. Explain IN YOUR JOURNAL (which must also include the article) how the article relates to MARKET EQUILIBRIUM. We will review for your test (test on Wed 3/10) over Supply and Prices (combining supply and demand) on Monday. Don't forget! Consider businesses to start your business plan.

HW 3/1

Another month gone! Only 3 more left!

World History: Finish your Who am I? for the Scientific Revolution. We will complete these on Wednesday. Have three sets of research cards for three books for your long term project on Friday. Test on the Age of Reason will be on Wed. 3/10.

Economics: Complete your supply practice sheet. Read ch. 6 sec. 1 to prepare for class on Wednesday. We will have a ch. 5 vocab quiz Wed 3/3. Choose a business that you wouldn't mind having in the future!

HW 2/24

Another week gone by! Have you been working on your long term project Erica and Lacey? :) This is a great time to ask me questions about your research.....etc!

World History: Last deadline....Put the finishing touches on those very nice newspapers you have been working on. For two girls who say that aren't very creative, you have certainly done a nice job so far. Remember, anything you do above and beyond is extra credit. I am looking for some amazing products from you two! Journals are due Monday and must be from something OUTSIDE the US!

Economics: Finish the questions on the bottom of the outline I gave you. Finish reading section two. Complete 5-7 at the end and finish outlining the section following the one we worked on together. Journals are due on Monday. INTERNATIONAL.......remember to bring your journal so you can start organizing your notebooks.

HEADS UP! Terms quiz on March 3. Long Term projects start MONDAY! :)

HW 2/22

Hello good students! :)

World History: Complete Deadline #3 of your Discovery Newspaper!

1. Title on Paper
2. Finish first 5 articles/ads/and all pics from the Patterns of Interaction book. They must BE ON THE ACTUAL PAPER to count.
3. Bring an example of a political cartoon to discuss in class.

Economics: Read 101-106. Define the key terms on p. 101 and answer 3,4,5 on p. 106. If you answer #6 and get the correct answer, you can earn bonus for a test or quiz. Complete the supply practice sheet you were given. It is completed the same way demand was completed. USE YOUR FORMULAS! :) You can use the Supply Chapter to help you out!

HW 2/19

Hope everyone has a great "warmer" weekend!

Economics: STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! Chapter 4 test on Monday and journal due on your choice of topics from this week. Don't forget, the practice problems sheet must be completed and turned in. It will count as a homework grade for you! :)

World History: Deadline #1--5 Article ideas (with titles)--5 Ad ideas (you can complete if you would like to get ahead)--Paper must be prepared for work on Monday--Title of newspaper on your sheet. Journals due Monday. Look for something out side the US.

HW 2/17

World History: Please turn in late work from Wednesday and prepare for test on Friday. Review your Absolutism Quiz, your homework assignments, your Cromwell packet, and questions completed in class. We will begin your Discovery Newspapers on Friday after your test.

Economics: Finish your packet of practice problems that we started in class on the Elasticity of Demand. You may check your answers with Andrew. Complete the homework problems on your own. We will begin reviewing Friday for your test on Monday 2/22.

Please post any questions here or shoot me an e-mail!

HW 2/12

Economics: Complete Demand Practice Packet. Test will be Monday Feb 22nd.

WH: Complete English Civil War and Glorious Revolution Packet. Test will be Friday Feb 19th.

ANY QUESTIONS? Leave a post!

HW 2/10

Economics--Finish Section 3 Outline and 3 questions at the end. We will begin doing the math problems on Friday.

World History--Kings Quiz over chart and roman numerals on Friday.

HW 2/8

Hello Everyone!

Don't forget! Progress Reports come out on Wed.

World History: Bring in your King's Chart. Bring in late work!

Economics: NO HOMEWORK!

HW 2/3

Economics: Read 85-88 and complete questions 1-4;8. Create a terms list for the section you read (there are 5). Your journal should be on CB&T. You can also pull anything off the FDIC website!

World History: Journal is due Monday. Read 596-602. Complete your Absolute Rulers of France chart with bullets. Complete your map that you started on Monday. Be sure that your topic is narrowed down so we can start working on your final projects!

I hope you all feel better and have had a great weekend.

HW 2/1

Ok.....

ECON--here are your questions!

1. What is the impact of economic concepts in the US Constitution on contemporary economic issues and policies? Use 3 examples to back up your conclusions.

2. Explain how scientific discoveries and technological innovations create the need for rules and regulations to protect individuals and businesses. Use 3 examples of new technologies to back up your conclusions.

3. Explain why this statement is true or false. Government steps in to allocate resources efficiently so that the country is operating on its PPC instead of under it.

4. "Give a person a fish, feed him for a day; teach a person how to fish, feed him for a lifetime." Do any of the government programs in section 4 reflect that saying/ Explain your answer. (Use examples to back up your choices.)

5. Choose a regulatory agency listed in section 1. Describe its beginning, give who currently leads, and give 4 examples of things they do.

6. Are the macroeconomic goals of employment, growth, and stability best met by the public or private sector? Explain your choice.

7. How does the government attempt to encourage positive externalities and limit negative externalities? Give two examples of each.

8. Describe faith-based initiatives. Who created the office and when? Go to the website of the Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives and give at least 2 facts about these initiatives that are not listed in Chapter 3.

9. using your quotes from Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations and page 33, explain the idea of the "invisible hand." Describe the two forces that comprise it and explain how it relates to the term "laissez faire."

10. Read the primary source on page 73 (Johnson). He is describing his War on Poverty. In your own words, describe 3 economic reasons Johnson uses to support his argument for the investment of funds to fight poverty. Do you agree with his reasoning? Why or why not?

OK! These questions are due in my box in the office by Friday at 3:15pm. NO LATE RESPONSES will be taken.

Due WED: Journal (any type of your choice) and outline of section 4 of Chapter 3.

WORLD HISTORY

We are working toward our next written test. Due Wed is one journal, bold terms from the Counter Reformation and questions 1-5, your completed map, and the information about absolute rulers in Spain.

1/27 SPIRIT WEEK :)

It's good to see so many of you participating this week!

WH: We will have a short period of time at the beginning of class to finish your Works Cited page. BOOK IS DUE FRIDAY!!!

ECON: Quiz on 1/29 over Terms of Ch. 3 section 1-3. You should also complete the question on your notes sheet and read the Wealth of Nations selections on the sheet as well. Finish your outline of section 3 to help you prepare for your terms quiz. DON'T FORGET! Test will be Wed. Feb 3rd. If you did not pass your test, please have it signed by Friday.

Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns.

1/25 SPIRIT WEEK! :)

Ok everyone! I hope you will all choose to participate in a fun spirit week! :)

WH: Deadline #2: Cover COMPLETED. Title Page COMPLETED. Your writers and artisits....COMPLETED! We are halfway there on our book! :)

ECON: Read 51-55....Answer 1-4 and #6.

1/20

World History: Deadline #1 Due! Title for your book. Materials to make your book. Research 3 artisit and writers. Rough draft for Intro and Results pages. Lacey is in charge of who does what. Journal #2 is due. Book is due on Friday 1/29. Don't forget to bring in your long term project topic!

Economics: Journal #2 Due! Andrew--local, Laurel--state, Nikki--international, Logan--international, Trevor--national. Economic Test #1 will be on Monday.

1/15

HEY GUYS! JUST REALIZED THAT THIS SAVED TO DRAFTS INSTEAD OF POSTING! SORRY!

We made it through another week! :)

WH: Test on Wednesday over the Reformation. We will be moving towards the Renaissance afterward. NO JOURNAL DUE!

GOVT: Complete your brochure on Types of Economies. NO JOURNAL DUE; test will be Monday 1/25.

1/13

World History: Test over the Reformation will be on Wednesday 1/20. Homework includes finishing the OTHER REFORMERS Chart and completing the mapping for this section.

Government: Answer the three questions listed at the bottom of your notes sheet on the PPC.

REMINDER!

Economics....I forgot to add in your Decision Making Chart on your homework list due Wed. You should have either--picked two colleges to compare.....or.....whether to go to college or not. All homework, including journals will be due on Wed.

Sorry for the confusion! It was on my list and I skipped over it!

1/8/10

HAPPY SNOW DAY! :) Don't forget.....check the last blog entry for assignments due on MONDAY 1/11! If you have any questions, thoughts, etc....don't hesitate to leave a message or send me an e-mail at jennifer@gmcaga.com.

HW 1/6

HAPPY SNOW DAY! Reminders about homework due for all HS history students on 1/11.

World History: Quizzes are due and Journals are due!

Economics: Finish re-reading your sheet on the Factors of Production....HIGHLIGHT THE FACTS! Also, complete the sheet to turn in about Thinking at the Margin. Your journals are specific this week. Laurel and Andrew have International Economic News, Nikki has National, Trevor has State, and Logan has Local. First terms quiz! :)

Let me know if you have any questions or need anything!

HW 1/4

First day back and we got so much accomplished! YAY for starting the new year off with a clean start! We have a clean notebook, clean journals, and all we need now is for you to give it all you got for 5 months. :) YOU CAN DO IT!

World History: Continue working on your Reformer in a Bag Quizzes. Remember, if you run into any trouble, please don't hesitate to e-mail me or leave a comment here. Also, you will only have "some" class time to work on this assignment. This is to be mostly completed at home for homework. Bring your questions to class as well. If you need suggestions for scholarly websites to add information, let me know! I will assist with this or help you determine whether or not it is a good website! Quizzes are due Monday the 11th.

Economics: Welcome to the next step. As I said today, this is the class that will really hit home for you. What we will be talking about are issues that you will be dealing with from now until eternity! You should read the Factors of Production sheet (highlight important statements or facts). Do not answer the 6 questions on that sheet. Only answer the questions on the sheet with the Factors of Production Chart. If you have any questions, post them here! This must be turned in on Wed. 6th.

Happy New Year!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Please continue to use the blog as a source for help throughout the 2nd semester!

Please remember, no journals are due! :)