Tuesday, March 31, 2020

In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

  1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
  2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
  3. Here is a link for any Regent exam project REGENT EXAMS WEBSITE
  4. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
  • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
  • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
  •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
  •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
  •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
  •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
  •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
  •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
  •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
  •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

    Monday, March 30, 2020

    In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

    Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
    All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

    I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

    1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
    2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
    3. Here is a link for any Regent exam project REGENT EXAMS WEBSITE
    4. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
    • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
    • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
    •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
    •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
    •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
    •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
    •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
    •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
    •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
    •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

      Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

      Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
      PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
      PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

      Friday, March 27, 2020

      In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

      Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
      All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

      I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

      1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
      2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
      3. Here is a link for any Regent exam project REGENT EXAMS WEBSITE
      4. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
      • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
      • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
      •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
      •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
      •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
      •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
      •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
      •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
      •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
      •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

        Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

        Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
        PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
        PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

        Thursday, March 26, 2020

        In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

        Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
        All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

        I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

        1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
        2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
        3. Here is a link for any Regent exam project REGENT EXAMS WEBSITE
        4. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
        • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
        • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
        •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
        •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
        •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
        •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
        •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
        •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
        •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
        •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

          Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

          Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
          PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
          PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

          Wednesday, March 25, 2020

          In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

          Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
          All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

          I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

          1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
          2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
          3. Here is a link for any Regent exam project REGENT EXAMS WEBSITE
          4. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
          • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
          • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
          •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
          •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
          •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
          •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
          •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
          •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
          •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
          •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

            Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

            Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
            PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
            PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

            Tuesday, March 24, 2020

            In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

            Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
            All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

            I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

            1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
            2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
            3. Here is a link for any Regent exam project REGENT EXAMS WEBSITE
            4. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
            • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
            • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
            •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
            •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
            •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
            •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
            •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
            •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
            •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
            •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

              Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

              Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
              PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
              PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

              Monday, March 23, 2020

              In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

              Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
              All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

              I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

              1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
              2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
              3. Here is a link for any Regent exam project REGENT EXAMS WEBSITE
              4. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
              • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
              • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
              •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
              •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
              •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
              •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
              •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
              •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
              •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
              •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

                Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

                Thursday, March 19, 2020

                In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

                Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
                All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

                I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

                1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
                2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
                3. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
                • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
                •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

                  Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                  Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                  PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                  PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

                  Wednesday, March 18, 2020

                  In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

                  Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
                  All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

                  I hope everyone is doing well with the new arrangements.  Please continue to check your teachers schoology, castle learning, teacher teacher web pages, etc.  If anyone is having an issue accessing their assignments please e-mail myself at ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

                  1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
                  2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
                  3. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
                  • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                  • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
                  •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                  •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                  •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                  •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                  •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                  •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                  •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                  •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

                    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

                    Tuesday, March 17, 2020

                    In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

                    Please refer to the blog for DAILY for assignments and updates 
                    All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

                    1. Please refer to schoology or refer to the link below for a new mini project that will help prepare you for college. College Research Project
                    2. Please spend some time practicing the reading comprehension question Accuplacer comprehension practice
                    3. Please continue your college research essay (follow the objectives below)
                    • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                    • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?
                    •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                    •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                    •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                    •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                    •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                    •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                    •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                    •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

                    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)

                    Monday, March 16, 2020

                    In light of the declarations of multiple states of emergency, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed to students until April 20, 2020.

                    Please refer to the blog for daily assignments 
                    All work will be submitted via e-mail or schoology program

                    “History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves”

                    Why are some societies more prosperous than others?

                    • SWBAT review p.25-30 the Summary of Analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel   
                    • SWBAT complete the reading for Empowering Women is Smart Economics (follow link below)
                    • SWBAT complete any reading comprehension questions for Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel worksheet #1 and #2
                    • SWBAT have competed quick write #1 and begin/finished #2
                    • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                    • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?

                    •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                    •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                    •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                    •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                    •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                    •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                    •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                    •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

                    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)
                    PBS video part 3 (video part 3)
                    Empowering Women is Smart Economics

                    Ticket out the door question 

                    (please refer to whiteboard for today's essential question

                    Friday, March 13, 2020

                    “History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves”
                    ― Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

                    Why are some societies more prosperous than others?

                    • SWBAT review p.25-30 the Summary of Analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel   
                    • SWBAT complete the reading for Empowering Women is Smart Economics (follow link below)
                    • SWBAT complete any reading comprehension questions for Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel worksheet #1 and #2
                    • SWBAT have competed quick write #1 and begin/finished #2
                    • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                    • (Why are some societies more advanced (prosperous) than others?

                    •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                    •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                    •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                    •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                    •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                    •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                    •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                    •   SWBAT complete all economics (copy notes for notebook check) and PIG coursework  

                    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)
                    PBS video part 3 (video part 3)
                    Empowering Women is Smart Economics

                    Ticket out the door question 

                    (please refer to whiteboard for today's essential question

                    Thursday, March 12, 2020

                    “History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves”
                    ― Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

                    Why are some societies more prosperous than others?

                    • SWBAT review p.20-25 the Summary of Analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel   
                    • SWBAT complete the reading for Empowering Women is Smart Economics (follow link below)
                    • SWBAT complete any reading comprehension questions for Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel worksheet #1 and #2
                    • SWBAT have competed quick write #1 and begin/finished #2
                    • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                    1. How does the author, Jared Diamond, introduce the topic and historical background of his book?

                    2. What does he claim are the main reasons for disparities (large differences) that still exist in the world? 

                    •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                    •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                    •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                    •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                    •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                    •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                    •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                    •   SWBAT complete are economics (copy notes for notebook check)and PIG coursework  

                    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)
                    PBS video part 3 (video part 3)
                    Empowering Women is Smart Economics

                    Ticket out the door question 

                    (please refer to whiteboard for today's essential question

                    Wednesday, March 11, 2020

                    “History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves”
                    ― Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

                    Why are some societies more prosperous than others?

                    • SWBAT review p.20-25 the Summary of Analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel   
                    • SWBAT complete the reading for Empowering Women is Smart Economics (follow link below)
                    • SWBAT complete any reading comprehension questions for Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel worksheet #1 and #2
                    • SWBAT have competed quick write #1 and begin/finished #2
                    • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                    1. How does the author, Jared Diamond, introduce the topic and historical background of his book?

                    2. What does he claim are the main reasons for disparities (large differences) that still exist in the world? 

                    •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                    •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                    •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                    •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                    •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                    •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                    •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                    •   SWBAT complete are economics (copy notes for notebook check)and PIG coursework  

                    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)
                    PBS video part 3 (video part 3)
                    Empowering Women is Smart Economics

                    Ticket out the door question 

                    (please refer to whiteboard for today's essential question

                    Tuesday, March 10, 2020

                    “History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves”
                    ― Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

                    Why are some societies more prosperous than others?

                    • SWBAT review p.20-25 the Summary of Analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel   
                    • SWBAT complete any reading comprehension questions for Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel worksheet #1 and #2
                    • SWBAT have competed quick write #1 and begin/finished #2
                    • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                    1. How does the author, Jared Diamond, introduce the topic and historical background of his book?

                    2. What does he claim are the main reasons for disparities (large differences) that still exist in the world? 

                    •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                    •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                    •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                    •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                    •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                    •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                    •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                    •   SWBAT complete are economics (copy notes for notebook check)and PIG coursework  

                    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)
                    PBS video part 3 (video part 3)

                    Ticket out the door question 

                    (please refer to whiteboard for today's essential question

                    Monday, March 9, 2020

                    “History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves”
                    ― Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

                    Why are some societies more prosperous than others?

                    • SWBAT review p.15-20 the Summary of Analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel   
                    • SWBAT complete any reading comprehension questions for Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel worksheet #1 and #2
                    • SWBAT have competed quick write #1 and begin/finished #2
                    • SWBAT begin collecting textual evidence to support research essential question 
                    1. How does the author, Jared Diamond, introduce the topic and historical background of his book?

                    2. What does he claim are the main reasons for disparities (large differences) that still exist in the world? 

                    •   SWBAT continue working on the article review/annotation/summary (Bouquard)
                    •   SWBAT complete the article for Health class (tobacco)
                    •   SWBAT continue their college accuplacer test (math section or reading section)
                    •   SWBAT continue college/vocational program research portfolio 
                    •   SWBAT work on the Lexia power-up assessment (located under the clever desktop icon) 
                    •   SWBAT work on the US History castle learning assignments (manhart) 
                    •   SWBAT complete their shop drawings, and complete work during shop class (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
                    •   SWBAT complete are economics (copy notes for notebook check)and PIG coursework  

                    Please listen to Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel 

                    Guns, Germs, and Steel Audio
                    PBS video part 1 (video part 1)
                    PBS video part 2 (video part 2)
                    PBS video part 3 (video part 3)

                    Ticket out the door question 

                    (please refer to whiteboard for today's essential question

                         “The past has no power over the present moment.” ―  Eckhart Tolle                                              Today is a "D"...