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 * Here you will find all information on what you missed if you are not in class.. **


 * __ 11-11-09 Happy Veteran's Day __**

Quiz:** War of 1812 Hand in Study Guide
 * US HISTORY:

[|30 Days] (Watch Muslim In America)
 * AMERICAN ISSUES: **
 * Discussion** on video
 * Collect Assignment**: 5 things you learned about Islam and 3 questions you still have.

__**Thursday 11-12-09**__

Begin Unit on Indian Removal** Answer these Prequestions:
 * U.S. HISTORY:

Read Handout:

Incumbency Effect Case Study
 * AMERICAN ISSUES:

Notes:**


 * __Friday 11-13-09 (Happy Friday the 13th):__

U.S. HISTORY: Finish Introduction questions from Thursday Begin Discussion of Indian Removal Act

AMERICAN ISSUES:

Collect: Community Service Reflection paper (25 points)

WATCH VIDEO: [|How a bill becomes a law] Begin Simulation __: Introduction Handout -Pick state and begin brainstorming process**
 * Click on the link: The Making of a law**
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__**Monday 11-16-09:**__ **US HISTORY:** -Current Events -Review material from last week -Begin Indian Removal Packet (See Mr. Fortmann for packet) DUE Wednesday 11-18

**AMERICAN ISSUES:**

-Student Services Career Presentation Complete Careers Assignment: Due Friday!

US HISTORY: ** -Show Mr. Fortmann's Website -Continue to Work on Indian removal Packet: DUE Wednesday 11-18
 * __ Tuesday 11-17-09: __

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** -Begin Legislative Simulation: Read Scenario and complete brainstorming activity

- Homework : Read Pages 288-292 and define the following terms: - Representation, national lawmaking, pork barrel, and casework. DUE Tomorrow 11-18-09


 * __Wednesday 11-18-09:__**

- Check Indian Removal Policy Questions -Discuss Indian Removal Policy in class using class handout -Homework: Point/Counterpoint on Indian Removal Act. (Be ready to discuss in class on Thursday!)
 * US HISTORY: **

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** - Discuss reading see handout for discussion and practice questions:

-Show how to write a bill and break into House/Senate Committees to create bills!

Homework : Read Chapter 10 Section 2 on The Committee System Page 296 to 303.


 * __ Thursday 11-19-09: __**

**US HISTORY:** -Finish and Collect Indian Removal Packets: -Discuss and Notes on the Trail of Tears. Read pp124-125 to get information missed. - HOMEWORK: read point/counterpoint handout and Write 1 paragraph outlining which opinion you agree with and give 3 reasons to support your answer. Due Friday

**AMERICAN ISSUES:**

-Discuss Committee system reading and 3 types of committees in class: You should know about Standing, Rules, and Conference Committees.

-Receive committee assignments and break into committees to work on yesterday's bills Report bills that pass to Mr. Fortmann

If you were absent: MAKEUP: Read Page **296-303 and answer questions 1-6 on page 303.**


 * __Friday 11-20-09:__**

US HISTORY: -Current Events - Share Point/Counterpoint responses

-Read:Discuss issues faced by the Cherokee during Removal.

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** -News -collect Career Assignments TODAY!!!!

-Powerpoint: The Capitol: -Wrap up Committee writing of bills


 * __ Monday 11-23-09: __**

**US HISTORY:** -Current Events -Define "Manifest Destiny" -Read: Pages 294-295 in Red Books and discuss meaning of Manifest Destiny (see Mr. Fortmann to check out book) -Notes: Manifest Destiny and Expansion in Texas

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** -Full House debate of "See America Act of 2009" -Reword: Destinations, Travel, Eligibility, Cost of Bill __** Tuesday 11-24-09: **__

**US HISTORY:** -Brainstorming activity: The Alamo. -Evaluation of Textbooks regarding the Alamo -Read: Remember the Alamo! (But How?) and Discuss

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** -Finish Full House Debates on Bill. -Assignment: Read Chapter 10 Section 3 in Books. Complete outline worksheet DUE: Tomorrow

__** Wednesday 11-25-09: **__

**US HISTORY:** -Westward Expansion Map?: Due Monday

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** -Video: Filibuster Scene from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington


 * __Monday 11-30-09:__ **

**US HISTORY:** -Current Events -Video: The Alamo: **Assignment**: What were 3 reasons why the Alamo was a poor spot for the Texans to defend? -Notes: The Alamo and Texas Independence
 * AMERICAN ISSUES:**

-News -Class Brainstorm: What we know about Healthcare in America and Questions we may have -Debate: **Is Health Care a Right or a Privilege?**

__** Tuesday 12-1-09: **__

**US HISTORY:** -Review -Finish Notes from yesterday on Texas Independence. -Homework: Read Pages 304-308 Red Book on Mexican American War. -Answer: Who Started the Mexican-American War? Give 2 reasons to support your answer.

-Discussion of Quote attached:
 * AMERICAN ISSUES: **

-In class work: Create a Collage of Healthy and Unhealthy behaviors as advertised in magazines -MAKE UP: Watch 30 minutes of Television and create a chart of ads that promote Healthy and Unhealthy behaviors Turn Mr. Fortmann when coming back to school.
 * HOMEWORK**: Answer the following Questions: **( You may email your answers to me if you would like)**

1. Do we as a country promote more healthy behaviors or Unhealthy behaviors? Give specific examples from your life or the activity we just finished. Also, Why do you think this is?

2. Should the Government (national, state, or local) do things to promote healthy behaviors & Disease prevention? What would be the positives and negatives of government intervention in this issue?

__** Wednesday 12-2-09: **__

**US HISTORY:** -Discuss Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (ends the Mexican American War) - Fill In/Word Search: Fill in Portion is required while word search is extra credit:

**AMERICAN ISSUES:**

-Share Collages and Discuss Homework Questions -Pass out Health Care Terms: Research and Fill in. DUE MONDAY

-Work on Health Care Packet: Create a chart that has 8 facts, 5 issues, and 3 Solutions. Solutions should have a pro and con. See Mr. Fortmann for a packet. DUE FRIDAY

Thursday 12-03-09: __**
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**US HISTORY:** - Review Yesterday's material. -Read //**Violence Against Mexicans**// Article and complete questions DUE TOMORROW!

- STUDY GUIDE!!!! POSTED 12/3/09

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** - Discuss Terms: **Premium, Deductible, and Co-Pay** -Health Insurance Activity and Discussion Questions **Complete for homework if absent**:


 * __ Friday 12-4-09: __**

**US HISTORY:** -Discuss: //**Violence Against Mexicans**// Article and Hand in. -Work on Study Guide for Unit TEST: **Indian Removal and Manifest Destiny: TEST IS WEDNESDAY 12-9-09!!** -Begin studying for TEST!!! ** STUDYGUIDE IS POSTED ABOVE!!! **

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** -VIDEO: [|SICK AROUND AMERICA] Watch Video: **NOTE** 3 THINGS THAT SURPRISED YOU and 3 QUESTIONS THAT YOU HAVE REGARDING THE VIDEO: TURN IN UPON RETURN!


 * __ Monday 12-07-09: Early Release Day __**

**US HISTORY:** -Pass back papers and work on study guide
 * -TEST WEDNESDAY!!!**

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** -Finish Video -Check Health Care Terms -Health Care Terms Quiz Tomorrow

**__Tuesday 12-08-09:__** ** US HISTORY: ** -review for test

** AMERICAN ISSUES: -Quiz: Health Care Terms: See Mr. F to make up -Discussion: of Video and Health Care Packets Absent students: Complete a 1/2 Page write up on an issue related to health care that either you read about or we saw in the movie. This will get you your credit from the discussion. __ Wednesday 12-09-09: __**

**US HISTORY:** -**TEST**: INDIAN REMOVAL and MANIFEST DESTINY -Turn in Extra Credit Study Guide AMERICAN ISSUES: Universal Health Care Activity: 1. Read and 2. Decide what the 3 best reasons are on each side of this debate. Write them down and briefly explain each in you writing 3. **HOMEWORK: WRITE 1 Paragraph on Whether or not you believe Universal Health Care would be a good thing for the United States or a bad thing. Give 3 reasons to support your belief and one of those reasons must come from the reading. DUE: Tomorrow (12-10-09)**
 * (Those absent see Mr. Fortmann as soon as you return to schedule a time for a make up. You have until 12-16-09 to make up)**


 * __ Thursday 12-10-09: __**

**US HISTORY:** -Begin New Unit on Build Up to Civil War -Discuss: Missouri Compromise and Invention of Cotton Gin as Pre-Cursors (Read: 247-249 Red Book as make up) -Watch Clip: ROOTS

**AMERICAN ISSUES:**

- Comapring Health Care Bills in the House and Senate: 1. Go to this Site: [|Comparing the Bills] 2.Open the assignment:

3. Complete Assignment for Friday

**US HISTORY:** -Current Events -Read Article: From Africa to America -Continue with Roots Clip
 * __ Friday 12-11-09: __**

**AMERICAN ISSUES:** - CNN Student News -Discuss/Collect Yesterday's Assignment: Comparing the Bills

U.S. HISTORY: ** -Read (4) Life of a slave articles: and Answer Questions:
 * __Monday 12-14-09:__

__** AMERICAN ISSUES **__: -News -Executive Branch Warm up Activity -Read Pages 330-337 in American Government Books Complete Reading Guide:

U.S. HISTORY: ** -U.S. History: Discuss/Collect Live of a Slave Readings -Work Time Events that Led to Civil War TImeline
 * __ Tuesday 12-15-09: __

**__AMERICAN ISSUES__** : -Discuss/Collect Powers of the President Worksheet -Roles of the President Slideshow

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 * Homework:** Come up with a way to creatively represent the Different roles the President. Examples could be: Collage, Cartoon, Song, Poem, Skit, Video etc.

Wednesday 12-16-09: __** **U.S. HISTORY:** Work Day: Pre-Civil War Timeline **DUE**: Tomorrow
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**__AMERICAN ISSUES__** : Who Helps the President? Notes /Discussion of Role of the Vice President Video: The Cabinet media type="custom" key="5044679"


 * Homework:** Handout and Activity on the Cabinet:[[file:Cabinet.pdf]] and Activity [[file:Which Cabinet Department is this.doc]]

Thursday 12-17-09: __** **U.S. HISTORY:** -Collect Events that led to the Civil War Illustrated Timelines -Discussion: Abolitionist, Fredrick Douglass, and What to a Slave is the Fourth of July -After Reading Complete SOAPSU Activity:
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-Study Guide: **QUIZ on Tuesday 12-22-09

__AMERICAN ISSUES__ ** media type="youtube" key="ok_VQ8I7g6I" height="344" width="425" -Watch Electoral College Video -Pass out Explanation packet of Electoral College -** Assignment: ** Make a Product that Creatively Outlines/Conveys the process of the Electoral College: **DUE MONDAY** Products will be graded on: **1. Understanding of the steps in the Electoral College 2. Creativity and 3. Neatness**

Study Guide: Executive Branch: Quiz Tuesday 12-22-09

**__Friday 12-18-09:__** **U.S. HISTORY:**

-Discussion of Events that led to the Civil War/ Use PowerPoint as help... media type="custom" key="5059449"


 * __AMERICAN ISSUES__ **

Work Day Electoral College Products DUE MONDAY **Quiz Tuesday** : Study Guide Posted under Yesterday's Material

**__ Thursday 1-7-10: __ U.S. HISTORY:** -Finish Movie: Glory Homework: Describe 4 examples of Racism faced by the Massachusetts 54th Regiment in the Movie. -Notes: Start of the Civil War -Strategy Chalktalk and Scenarios -HOMEWORK: Read pages 168-174 in book. Reading quiz tomorrow

__**AMERICAN ISSUES**__ -Work day on Social Action Project

U.S. HISTORY: ** Reading Quiz: See Mr. Fortmann for makeup. Civil War Map:Due Monday!
 * __ Friday 1-08-10: __

__**AMERICAN ISSUES**__ Continue with Social Action Project: NOTE the Research portion should complete by Monday and you should begin working on tasks. Email Mr. Fortmann with questions


 * __ Monday 1-11-10: __**

** ** U.S. HISTORY: ** ** - Hand back Pre Civil War Quiz/Check Map -Advantages/Disadvantages of North and South during Civil War -Strategies used during Civil War

__**AMERICAN ISSUES**__ -Continue with Social Action Project


 * __ Tuesday 1-12-10: __**

**U.S. HISTORY:** Finish Strategy Discussion Group Work: First Half Events of Civil War: 1. Battle of Bull Run, 2. Shiloh, 3. Antietam 4. General Lee vs. McClellan, 5. Emancipation Proclimation. Learn about each event

__**AMERICAN ISSUES**__ Continue with Social Action Project