3 Weeks 'Til Graduation!!!!
AP World
1. 7-Minute Reading: To Renovate, and Surpass, City's Legacy
--> 3 questions:
A. How does this article reveal that historical racism and injustice still affects the US today?
B. Why does the author of this article think the proposal will help alleviate structural injustice (racism)?
C. Give more ideas for how the US can work to eliminate racism.
2. First hour of Amazing Grace
Economics
1. 7-Minute Reading: More Jobs Available, But At Lower Wages
2. Monetary Policy Notes
3. Chapter 16 Reading: Notes/Outline (1-page front/back)--due FRIDAY
Government
1. 7-Minute Reading: GOP Shifts Stance on Immigration
2. PPT on Executive Branch
3. Chapter 14 Textbook Questions
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thurs/Fri, May 26-27
Economics
1. Finish Note Packet
2. TEST on Friday
3. Post Test Assignment:
Read over the recommendations from the Bowles-Simpson report on Fiscal Responsibility. Select 7 specific spending cuts and/or tax raises that YOU would implement to reduce the National Debt. You can also come up with your own ideas to complement these specific suggestions.
Include an explanation for your recommendations.
AP World
1st Period: Food Inc
2nd Period: Mulan
American Government
1. TEST on Congress (chapters 10-11)
2. Post Test Assignment: Chapter 13 Questions from textbook (handout)
1. Finish Note Packet
2. TEST on Friday
3. Post Test Assignment:
Read over the recommendations from the Bowles-Simpson report on Fiscal Responsibility. Select 7 specific spending cuts and/or tax raises that YOU would implement to reduce the National Debt. You can also come up with your own ideas to complement these specific suggestions.
Include an explanation for your recommendations.
AP World
1st Period: Food Inc
2nd Period: Mulan
American Government
1. TEST on Congress (chapters 10-11)
2. Post Test Assignment: Chapter 13 Questions from textbook (handout)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tues & Wed, May 24-25
Economics
1. 7-Minute Reading: CA Unfriendly to Business? NO!
A. Why is CA's 8.84% corporate tax rate really not that high (give 4 reasons)?
B. Why does Prop 13 affect corporations/businesses less than homeowners?
C. Why are corporations at a HUGE advantage when it comes to paying less taxes?
D. Compare the % of taxes corporations pay to the general fund now compared to 1977-78.
2. Notes continued!
3. Prezi Presents Proposition 13
American Government
1. 7-Minute Reading: Ban Happy Meals!
2. Handout: Bill-->LAW
3. Multiple Choice Quiz
4. PPT Review of Congress!!!!!
AP World
--> God Grew Tired of Us (2006)
1. 7-Minute Reading: CA Unfriendly to Business? NO!
A. Why is CA's 8.84% corporate tax rate really not that high (give 4 reasons)?
B. Why does Prop 13 affect corporations/businesses less than homeowners?
C. Why are corporations at a HUGE advantage when it comes to paying less taxes?
D. Compare the % of taxes corporations pay to the general fund now compared to 1977-78.
2. Notes continued!
3. Prezi Presents Proposition 13
American Government
1. 7-Minute Reading: Ban Happy Meals!
2. Handout: Bill-->LAW
3. Multiple Choice Quiz
4. PPT Review of Congress!!!!!
AP World
--> God Grew Tired of Us (2006)
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, 5/23
Economics
--> Finish Reading Budget Battle article
--> Write an essay that summarizes the main points of the article. You should include commentary and critique. What do YOU think? Give your opinion on where the US should go with their budget issues.
American Government
--> 7-Minute Reading Facebook
1. How many people have Facebook accounts today?
2. How many hours a month is the average Facebook user on their account?
3. Do you have an account? If so, do you spend more or less than the average # of hours per month?
4. How long has Facebook been a company?
5. Is it a public or private company?
6. Why was Facebook's first experiement with paid advertising a flop?
7. What percentage of all online ads appeared on Facebook in Feb '11?
8. Explain how Facebook ads work for small business owners.
9. Opinion: After reading this article, has your feelings about Facebook changed at all? Reflect on your thoughts and feelings about Facebook.
10. Opinion: Do you think that the government should be involved in regulating Facebook (making rules that limit what they can and cannot do with user's info)?
--> Read Chapter 12, sections 3-4 and do section review questions (#1-5 on page 340; #1-5 on page 346)
AP World
--> 7-Minute Reading Facebook
1. How many people have Facebook accounts today?
2. How many hours a month is the average Facebook user on their account?
3. Do you have an account? If so, do you spend more or less than the average # of hours per month?
4. How long has Facebook been a company?
5. Is it a public or private company?
6. Why was Facebook's first experiement with paid advertising a flop?
7. What percentage of all online ads appeared on Facebook in Feb '11?
8. Explain how Facebook ads work for small business owners.
9. Opinion: After reading this article, has your feelings about Facebook changed at all? Reflect on your thoughts and feelings about Facebook.
10. Opinion: Do you think that the government should be involved in regulating Facebook (making rules that limit what they can and cannot do with user's info)?
--> Finish Reading Budget Battle article
--> Write an essay that summarizes the main points of the article. You should include commentary and critique. What do YOU think? Give your opinion on where the US should go with their budget issues.
American Government
--> 7-Minute Reading Facebook
1. How many people have Facebook accounts today?
2. How many hours a month is the average Facebook user on their account?
3. Do you have an account? If so, do you spend more or less than the average # of hours per month?
4. How long has Facebook been a company?
5. Is it a public or private company?
6. Why was Facebook's first experiement with paid advertising a flop?
7. What percentage of all online ads appeared on Facebook in Feb '11?
8. Explain how Facebook ads work for small business owners.
9. Opinion: After reading this article, has your feelings about Facebook changed at all? Reflect on your thoughts and feelings about Facebook.
10. Opinion: Do you think that the government should be involved in regulating Facebook (making rules that limit what they can and cannot do with user's info)?
--> Read Chapter 12, sections 3-4 and do section review questions (#1-5 on page 340; #1-5 on page 346)
AP World
--> 7-Minute Reading Facebook
1. How many people have Facebook accounts today?
2. How many hours a month is the average Facebook user on their account?
3. Do you have an account? If so, do you spend more or less than the average # of hours per month?
4. How long has Facebook been a company?
5. Is it a public or private company?
6. Why was Facebook's first experiement with paid advertising a flop?
7. What percentage of all online ads appeared on Facebook in Feb '11?
8. Explain how Facebook ads work for small business owners.
9. Opinion: After reading this article, has your feelings about Facebook changed at all? Reflect on your thoughts and feelings about Facebook.
10. Opinion: Do you think that the government should be involved in regulating Facebook (making rules that limit what they can and cannot do with user's info)?
Friday, May 20, 2011
Friday, May 20
Economics
--> 7-Minute Reading: The Master Plan
1. Why won't the tax extensions be up for a vote in June?
2. What did students at UCLA pay for tuition 10 years ago?
3. What do students at UCLA pay now for tuition?
4. What percentage of CA state Assembly and Senate members attended a community college, Cal State and/or UC school?
5. How many GOP votes are needed in the Legislature to put the tax extensions up for a vote?
6. How many of the 42 GOP Legislators are products of the state's higher education system?
7. What does Block give credit to creating an economy based on technological innovation?
8. Summarize Block's main point in one sentence.
--> Read Chapter 14 and fill out worksheet on sections 2 & 4
AP World History
--> 7-Minute Reading: The Master Plan
1. Why won't the tax extensions be up for a vote in June?
2. What did students at UCLA pay for tuition 10 years ago?
3. What do students at UCLA pay now for tuition?
4. What percentage of CA state Assembly and Senate members attended a community college, Cal State and/or UC school?
5. How many GOP votes are needed in the Legislature to put the tax extensions up for a vote?
6. How many of the 42 GOP Legislators are products of the state's higher education system?
7. What does Block give credit to creating an economy based on technological innovation?
8. Summarize Block's main point in one sentence.
--> Allow Students to go to lockers if they need to get resources from other classes.
American Government
--> 7-Minute Reading: The Master Plan
1. Why won't the tax extensions be up for a vote in June?
2. What did students at UCLA pay for tuition 10 years ago?
3. What do students at UCLA pay now for tuition?
4. What percentage of CA state Assembly and Senate members attended a community college, Cal State and/or UC school?
5. How many GOP votes are needed in the Legislature to put the tax extensions up for a vote?
6. How many of the 42 GOP Legislators are products of the state's higher education system?
7. What does Block give credit to creating an economy based on technological innovation?
8. Summarize Block's main point in one sentence.
--> Chapter 12 Worksheet Questions (handout--use textbook)
--> 7-Minute Reading: The Master Plan
1. Why won't the tax extensions be up for a vote in June?
2. What did students at UCLA pay for tuition 10 years ago?
3. What do students at UCLA pay now for tuition?
4. What percentage of CA state Assembly and Senate members attended a community college, Cal State and/or UC school?
5. How many GOP votes are needed in the Legislature to put the tax extensions up for a vote?
6. How many of the 42 GOP Legislators are products of the state's higher education system?
7. What does Block give credit to creating an economy based on technological innovation?
8. Summarize Block's main point in one sentence.
--> Read Chapter 14 and fill out worksheet on sections 2 & 4
AP World History
--> 7-Minute Reading: The Master Plan
1. Why won't the tax extensions be up for a vote in June?
2. What did students at UCLA pay for tuition 10 years ago?
3. What do students at UCLA pay now for tuition?
4. What percentage of CA state Assembly and Senate members attended a community college, Cal State and/or UC school?
5. How many GOP votes are needed in the Legislature to put the tax extensions up for a vote?
6. How many of the 42 GOP Legislators are products of the state's higher education system?
7. What does Block give credit to creating an economy based on technological innovation?
8. Summarize Block's main point in one sentence.
--> Allow Students to go to lockers if they need to get resources from other classes.
American Government
--> 7-Minute Reading: The Master Plan
1. Why won't the tax extensions be up for a vote in June?
2. What did students at UCLA pay for tuition 10 years ago?
3. What do students at UCLA pay now for tuition?
4. What percentage of CA state Assembly and Senate members attended a community college, Cal State and/or UC school?
5. How many GOP votes are needed in the Legislature to put the tax extensions up for a vote?
6. How many of the 42 GOP Legislators are products of the state's higher education system?
7. What does Block give credit to creating an economy based on technological innovation?
8. Summarize Block's main point in one sentence.
--> Chapter 12 Worksheet Questions (handout--use textbook)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tues/Wed, May 10-11
Economics:
Bush Tax Cuts: A Compromise (handout)
1. As you read, list as many elements of the compromise as you can.
2. Explain how this compromise helps grow the economy (“stimulus” or “increase aggregate demand”).
3. How is the compromise funded/financed?
4. Opinion: Do YOU think it is a fair compromise?
AP World
1. Mock Test #2
2. DBQ Review
American Government
Period 3
--> Deputy Wayne
Period 5
--> No End In Sight (2007)--worksheet included
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Thursday, May 19
Economics
Thursday:
1. 7-Minute Reading: Carbon Tax
A. Why does Helm want a consumption tax instead of a production tax?
B. What would be the point of a carbon consumption tax?
C. Opinion: Would you advocate for a carbon consumption tax in the US?
2. Understanding Income Tax: Find out how much these folks pay in Federal Income Tax (a) with the Bush Tax Cuts Compromise and (b) if the Bush Tax Cuts Expired (see handout)
A. Barack Obama: $1,728,000 ($388,000 in deductions)
B. Tyler Matzek ('09): $3,900,000
C. Tyler Matzek ('10): $18,000
D. Tom Airey: $70,000
AP World History (2nd Period)
1. Mulan!!!!!
Thursday:
1. 7-Minute Reading: Carbon Tax
A. Why does Helm want a consumption tax instead of a production tax?
B. What would be the point of a carbon consumption tax?
C. Opinion: Would you advocate for a carbon consumption tax in the US?
2. Understanding Income Tax: Find out how much these folks pay in Federal Income Tax (a) with the Bush Tax Cuts Compromise and (b) if the Bush Tax Cuts Expired (see handout)
A. Barack Obama: $1,728,000 ($388,000 in deductions)
B. Tyler Matzek ('09): $3,900,000
C. Tyler Matzek ('10): $18,000
D. Tom Airey: $70,000
AP World History (2nd Period)
1. Mulan!!!!!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday, 5/16
Economics
1. 7-Minute Reading: Osama and The Millennials
2. Obama Interview, Part II
3. Obama Interview, Part III
--> Read article and write a 1/2 page summary and 1/2 page opinion on article.
--> Watch part 2 and part 3 of the Obama 60 Minutes interview and write down 10 significant things you learned about Obama, Osama and any other 9/11 Drama.
AP World
1. 7-Minute Reading: Osama and The Millennials
2. Obama Interview, Part II
3. Obama Interview, Part III
--> Read article and write a 1/2 page summary and 1/2 page opinion on article.
--> Watch part 2 and part 3 of the Obama 60 Minutes interview and write down 10 significant things you learned about Obama, Osama and any other 9/11 Drama.
American Government
1. 7-Minute Reading: Osama and The Millennials
2. Obama Interview, Part II
3. Obama Interview, Part III
--> Read article and write a 1/2 page summary and 1/2 page opinion on article.
--> Watch part 2 and part 3 of the Obama 60 Minutes interview and write down 10 significant things you learned about Obama, Osama and any other 9/11 Drama.
1. 7-Minute Reading: Osama and The Millennials
2. Obama Interview, Part II
3. Obama Interview, Part III
--> Read article and write a 1/2 page summary and 1/2 page opinion on article.
--> Watch part 2 and part 3 of the Obama 60 Minutes interview and write down 10 significant things you learned about Obama, Osama and any other 9/11 Drama.
AP World
1. 7-Minute Reading: Osama and The Millennials
2. Obama Interview, Part II
3. Obama Interview, Part III
--> Read article and write a 1/2 page summary and 1/2 page opinion on article.
--> Watch part 2 and part 3 of the Obama 60 Minutes interview and write down 10 significant things you learned about Obama, Osama and any other 9/11 Drama.
American Government
1. 7-Minute Reading: Osama and The Millennials
2. Obama Interview, Part II
3. Obama Interview, Part III
--> Read article and write a 1/2 page summary and 1/2 page opinion on article.
--> Watch part 2 and part 3 of the Obama 60 Minutes interview and write down 10 significant things you learned about Obama, Osama and any other 9/11 Drama.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Th/Fri, May 12-13
Economics
Thursday
1. Fiscal Policy Worksheet (in packet)
2. Read/Outline Chapter 15 (due Fri)
Friday
1. Collect Chapter 15 Outline
2. Read 1st 3 pages of Budget Battle article
3. Show National Debt Graph
4. Continue Notes on Taxes
AP World
--> AP TEST!!!!!!
American Government
1. 7-Minute Reading: Robert Byrd
2. Notes on back of article
3. Finish Fill-In Notes
4. Textbook Assignment
5. If time: Part II of Obama 60 Minutes Interview
Thursday
1. Fiscal Policy Worksheet (in packet)
2. Read/Outline Chapter 15 (due Fri)
Friday
1. Collect Chapter 15 Outline
2. Read 1st 3 pages of Budget Battle article
3. Show National Debt Graph
4. Continue Notes on Taxes
AP World
--> AP TEST!!!!!!
American Government
1. 7-Minute Reading: Robert Byrd
2. Notes on back of article
3. Finish Fill-In Notes
4. Textbook Assignment
5. If time: Part II of Obama 60 Minutes Interview
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, May 9
AP World
1. Final AP Review Test #4
2. Test Corrections: Chapters 34-36 (Open note/book test from Th/Fri)
Economics
1. 7-Minute Reading: Moshe Adler on Taxing the Wealthy
2. Continue Fiscal Policy Notes
3. Part 1 of Obama 60 Minutes Interview
American Government
1. Begin Congress Unit (PPT notes: handout)
2. Part 1 of Obama 60 Minutes Interview
1. Final AP Review Test #4
2. Test Corrections: Chapters 34-36 (Open note/book test from Th/Fri)
Economics
1. 7-Minute Reading: Moshe Adler on Taxing the Wealthy
2. Continue Fiscal Policy Notes
3. Part 1 of Obama 60 Minutes Interview
American Government
1. Begin Congress Unit (PPT notes: handout)
2. Part 1 of Obama 60 Minutes Interview
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thurs/Fri, May 5-6
Economics
Thursday:
1. 8-minute clip: Stiglitz & the $3 Trillion War
2. Deputy Wayne continued
Friday:
1. 12-Minute clip: Predator Drones
2. Krugman continued (what a Keynesian thinks!)
3. Begin notes on Fiscal Policy
AP World
1. Must Know Dates Quiz
2. Finish PPT on Chapters 34-36
3. Open Note/Book Test on Chapters 34-36
American Government--Period 3
1. 8-minute clip: Stiglitz & the $3 Trillion War
2. 7-Minute Reading: 5 Worst SC Rulings EVER (handout--summarize all 5)
3. SC Cases continued--discussion
4. 12-Minute clip: Justice Stevens
5. If time: Toobin on Bill Moyers
American Government--Period 5
1. Scahill and Greenwald on the Ed Show (Discussing Osama, Afghanistan, Iraq & Pakistan)
2. 60 Minutes on Predator Drones">Drone Warfare3. Lecture on Supreme Court (handout)
4. Assignment: Significance of key SC cases
Thursday:
1. 8-minute clip: Stiglitz & the $3 Trillion War
2. Deputy Wayne continued
Friday:
1. 12-Minute clip: Predator Drones
2. Krugman continued (what a Keynesian thinks!)
3. Begin notes on Fiscal Policy
AP World
1. Must Know Dates Quiz
2. Finish PPT on Chapters 34-36
3. Open Note/Book Test on Chapters 34-36
American Government--Period 3
1. 8-minute clip: Stiglitz & the $3 Trillion War
2. 7-Minute Reading: 5 Worst SC Rulings EVER (handout--summarize all 5)
3. SC Cases continued--discussion
4. 12-Minute clip: Justice Stevens
5. If time: Toobin on Bill Moyers
American Government--Period 5
1. Scahill and Greenwald on the Ed Show (Discussing Osama, Afghanistan, Iraq & Pakistan)
2. 60 Minutes on Predator Drones">Drone Warfare3. Lecture on Supreme Court (handout)
4. Assignment: Significance of key SC cases
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Tues & Wed, May 4-5
Economics: Deputy Wayne!!!!
AP World
1. Start PPT on Chapters 34-36
2. Practice Essay: Change & Continuity Over Time
3. Grade Review Test #3 (Test Corrections)
American Government:
1. Scahill and Greenwald on the Ed Show (Discussing Osama, Afghanistan, Iraq & Pakistan)
2. 60 Minutes on Drone Warfare
3. Lecture on Supreme Court (handout)
4. Assignment: Significance of key SC cases
AP World
1. Start PPT on Chapters 34-36
2. Practice Essay: Change & Continuity Over Time
3. Grade Review Test #3 (Test Corrections)
American Government:
1. Scahill and Greenwald on the Ed Show (Discussing Osama, Afghanistan, Iraq & Pakistan)
2. 60 Minutes on Drone Warfare
3. Lecture on Supreme Court (handout)
4. Assignment: Significance of key SC cases
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