AP Exam is just around the corner! Study now!

Students, before you know it the time for you to take the AP Exam will be here!  Do you want to make a valiant effort to pass this test?  What you need to do is to utilize the site course-notes.org.  Do the following: Study the vocabulary for each chapter, read the biographies, take the quizzes, [...]

PRESIDENTIAL REPORT DUE FEBRUARY 29TH!

Students, if you have not started on your paper you need to do so immediately!  Another great source is course-notes.org!  Once you get there, scroll down to where it says Biographies, click on it and there will be a list of biographies.  Some of your president will be there!  Remember you had over two months [...]

Another amazing example of modern invention/creation

Students, here is a story of an immigrant who affected the science and technology in the most extraordinary and creative way. Hopefully, this story of Ed and his corral castle leaves you inspired and believe in the power of the individual to make a difference. Maybe one day [...]

Tallest Skyscraper

Students, in chapter 25 we have discussed advancement in technology from the Bell’s first phone to modern day computers and phones.  Also, some of our classes was able to get around to to talking about skycrapers. I thought you guys might find this interesting about the world’s tallest skyscraper in Dubai.Make [...]

Happy President’s Day!

One of our most beloved President is George Washington who was born on February 22, 1732. He is known as, “Father of our Country”. According to Christie Matte form About.Com, “ U.S. Presidents Day, officially known as Washington’s Birthday, is a federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the third Monday of February. In 2008, Presidents [...]

The next time you complain about school…

Students, here is a video our principal forwarded to the staff about school.  I have already told some of you guys about it.  The past month we have talked about the primitive education  after the civil war up to late 1800s.  In America our educational system has made major strides. However, [...]

Changing the world by shifting your paradigm Video Project

More people need to be actively involve in changing our world politically, socially, and environmentally.  As we began 2008 we all should focus on improving it in a positive way instead of fixating on what is wrong with it.  The biggest problem is… we concentrate entirely too much on the obstacles instead of [...]

DBQ Due Monday! No Exceptions!

Students, you have a choice between DBQ 6 or 7.  DBQ 6 is on page A114 and DBQ 7 is on page 116. Here’s the direction from our textbook, The American Pageant.
DBQ 6:  Abraham Lincoln and the Struggle for Union and Emancipaton, 1861-1865.
Directions:  In this DBQ, you must compose an essay that uses both your interpretation [...]