Thank you to all of my students for a great year!

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It has been an amazing year!  I can not believe it is over. I am definitely going to miss all of you because you have reminded me of why I went into teaching!  You guys are such a talented group of kids.  I admire your tenacity [...]

Extra Credit

One topic we studied and discussed in class is the evolution of education.  We talked about how education has changed over the years; from the beginning of the colonial period to modern time. We have seen education at is most primitive in American history to its most advanced state of our time.  Many of you [...]

World War II Trivia

Students, test your WWII knowledge!  Take this quiz and let me know how you did! Just copy and paste this link at the address button. http://www.usefultrivia.com/war_trivia/world_war_ii_trivia_index.html

Interesting Facts about WWI according to Iwebtool.com

- In WW1, Germany was funding Lenin’s campaign so Russia would enter a revolution and thus leave the war.
- The US entered WW1 because Germany sent a note to Mexico (that was intercepted) saying they would help Mexico get some original American land back (meaning they would declare war on the United States) if they [...]

Is the Iraq War/Conflict about oil

We have been talking about U.S. foreign policy all last week.  We mentioned the Middle East in our discussion so I have found this article for you by the Washington Post.  It’s a pretty informative article.  Read it and give me your opinion.  Did we invade Iraq for oil or is it to oust a [...]

Compare and Contrast Essay Due Friday!

foreign-policy-of-roosevelt.docUse the Venn Diagram to write an essay analyzing the similarities and differences in the foreign policies of Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. 

Hillary and Obama

This election is by far one of the most dramatic,interesting, and significant race in American History because of the nominees and the issues. I don’t know how any of you could say that the debates are boring! You need to watch these clips and hopefully it will change your [...]

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 [...]