Be sure to read the Joseph zuma article completely.
Be able to answer the following, aloud, in class tomorrow:
Well, as Emily pointed out, I got out of school without publishing your blog entry, and since so many of you have probably taken off for your SB jaunts, I’m not going to post much of an assignment now.
Please go ahead and read the chapter on the judicial branch. Take notes on the federal court system (district courts, appeals, original/appellate jurisdiction, etc.) and that will do it.
When we return next Monday, you’ll finish your reporting on bills in the Mock Senate. Enjoy your time off!.
First, don’t forget the reading: Chapters 29, 30, and 31 are due when you return from break. Be ready for a reading quiz that week.
Second, complete a Document Analysis on Document 91, Lenin’s What is to be done? and a Dialectical Journal on Document 91, Stalin’s The Results of the first five-year plan.
Third, you will need to obtain and watch one of the following WWI-era films. You will then need to complete the attached Movie Critique form.
All of these are available at major movie rental outlets, but call ahead for availability. Netflix and Blockbuster online also carry them. A third option, which applies to some of the older movies, is to check Hulu.com or other free (LEGAL!!) online video sites.
Your movie list is as follows: CHOOSE ONE! Your Movie Critique form, which you must bring back on Monday the 13th is HERE: movie-critique
Please Read this entire post!!!
4/3/09: Media Center, 4:00-5:30. Full proctored AP Practice MC Exam.
4/17, 4/24/, 5/1: Media Center 4:00-5:30: Content and Strategies Review Sessions.
Note: I encourage each student to pick up a personal copy of the 2008-2009 version of 5 Steps to a 5. I will be incorporating this book’s strategies into my sessions, and although I have a small selection of the books myself, a personal copy to take home, mark up, and fully utilize would be an asset to each student.
The State of Georgia provides online practice test for a variety of AP exams, including AP World history. This is provided at no cost! I have not seen these first-hand, because they are available to students only, but they are apparently modeled on last year’s official AP exam, so they are probably quite valuable.
Essay Question:
Unit 4 Essay:
Analyze the political and social changes and continuities between 1750 and 1914 in ONE of the following areas. In your analysis be sure to discuss the causes of the changes and the reasons for the continuities.
Research your senator:
Research your senator:
Research your senator:
APWH Students: IN CLASS on 3/24 (2nd period) you’ll need to click on the following link and take careful notes on the contents.
Government kids that have been away at the Model UN conference.
Please carefully read pages 68-81.
You will need to turn in a flowchart depicting how a bill becomes a law. Do not merely copy the one in the book, however. Creativity is expected.
