Weekly Schedule December 1 – December 5

1st Year Social Studies

Monday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Samuel de Champlain, “The Father of New France” (1567-1635) - This program begins with a look at Champlain’s early life, his first three expeditions to Canada. These include the formation of alliances with Native Americans to help develop the fur trade, the foundation of the colony of Acadia and the foundation of the colony of New France. The program ends with a look at the expansion and creation of non-French colonies and territories in North America from 1607-1635.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Dec 2) and Quiz
Tuesday:
Assignment Due: Samuel de Champlain
Topic: French Explorers: The Exploration of the Mississippi River: Marquette, Jolliet, and LaSalle (1672-1687) - This program examines the roles of Louis Jolliet, Father Jacques Marquette, and Rene Robert Cavelier (La Salle) in exploring the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. The program also examines the expansion of French territories in North America, profiles King Louis XIV, and offers a brief look at the French fur trade on the Great Lakes.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Dec 3) and Quiz
Wednesday:
Assignment Due: The Exploration of the Mississippi River
Topic: The Early Colonists -
Part One: Forging a New World takes students back to the beginning of colonial America. It was filmed at historically important locations in Jamestown, George Washington's birthplace at Popes Creek Plantation, and historic St. Mary's City. Part One seeks to answer two key questions:
· What kind of people were the first colonists?
· Why did they undertake the long and dangerous trip to America?
Part Two is designed to bring early everyday life in colonial America alive. This program was filmed on location at some of America's most famous colonial sites. Focusing on the basics of day-to-day life, the live-action video answers such questions as:
· How did the colonists build their houses?
· Preserve and cook their food? Attend their crops?
· What were their most important cash crops?
· What kind of livestock did they keep?
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Dec 4) and Quiz
Thursday:
Assignment Due: The Early Colonists
Topic: Tora, Tora, Tora – The annual remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor: The path to war in December 1941 is retold from the appointment of Isoroku Yamamoto to command the Imperial Japanese Navy on through the execution of his most ambitious and audacious plan - an attack by carrier aircraft on the US Navy station at Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii. As the Japanese First Air Fleet sorties to Hawaii, diplomatic efforts by both nations continue, but intercepts of Japanese diplomatic messages show Japan is practicing deception and planning aggression - but there is no clue as to where Japan will strike.
Assignment: None

2nd Year Social Studies

Monday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Great Egyptian - Gender, age, and cunning were behind three of ancient Egypt's most intriguing rulers — and left indelible marks on the history of the country. Hatshepsut: Queen Who Became King — She declared herself King of Egypt and got away with it. Peek into her incredibly successful 22-year reign. Tutankhamen: Mystery of the Boy King — Victim of foul play? What happened to the 11-year-old king whose life was a clash between childhood and kingship? Cleopatra: Last of the Pharaohs — Discover how Cleopatra used shrewd political instincts to seduce the Roman Empire into restoring Egypt's greatness. Don’t forget about the pyramid due today.
Assignment: Report due December 3rd.
Tuesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Akhenaten: The Rebel Pharaoh - Meet Akhenaten, who brought dramatic change to Egypt with his slogan, "Living in Truth." Egyptologist Bob Brier does a little detective work to shore up a tale of power and intrigue in one of the world's oldest whodunits.
Assignment: Report due December 3rd
Wednesday:
Assignment Due: Report
Topic: Ramses' Biblical Role - Pharaoh Ramses was a skilled military leader and powerful ruler of Egypt; archeological evidence strongly suggests that he was the unnamed pharaoh of Exodus.
Assignment: None
Thursday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Tora, Tora, Tora – The annual remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor: The path to war in December 1941 is retold from the appointment of Isoroku Yamamoto to command the Imperial Japanese Navy on through the execution of his most ambitious and audacious plan - an attack by carrier aircraft on the US Navy station at Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii. As the Japanese First Air Fleet sorties to Hawaii, diplomatic efforts by both nations continue, but intercepts of Japanese diplomatic messages show Japan is practicing deception and planning aggression - but there is no clue as to where Japan will strike.
Assignment: None

Health –
Friday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Tora, Tora, Tora – The annual remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Assignment:

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Weekly Schedule November 17 – November 21

1st Year Social Studies

Monday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Exploring the World: Spanish Explorers of North America - This program looks at the accomplishments of the first Europeans to explore lands that are today in the United States of America between the years 1513 and 1543. The Spanish explorers came to find gold, claim new lands for their king, and covert native people to the Christian faith. This fascinating program was filmed on location at de Leon, Narvaez, Cabeza de Vaca, DeSoto, Coronado, and Cabrillo.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Nov 18) and Quiz

Tuesday:

Assignment Due: Exploring the World: Spanish Explorers of North America
Topic: Exploring the World: The English Come to America: Jamestown and Plymouth - This program takes a look at the first English settlements in America: Jamestown and Plymouth. By viewing this program students will find out who the colonists were, from where they came, why they came, how they crossed the ocean, and the things they did to create settlements in the American wilderness.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Nov 19) and Quiz

Wednesday:

Assignment Due: Exploring the World: The English Come to America: Jamestown and Plymouth
Topic: The Beginnings of French Exploration and Settlement in North America (1490-1564) - This program begins by presenting the historical background that laid the foundation for French exploration in North America. It starts with a look at trade between Europe and Asia, the motivations for finding a sea route to ports in the Far East that would bypass the Silk Road are examined. The program then focuses on the early non–French contributions to world exploration.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Nov 20) and Quiz

Thursday:

Assignment Due: The Beginnings of French Exploration and Settlement in North America
Topic: French Explorers - Samuel de Champlain - This program begins with a look at Champlain’s early life, his first three expeditions to Canada. These include the formation of alliances with Native Americans to help develop the fur trade, the foundation of the colony of Acadia and the foundation of the colony of New France. The program ends with a look at the expansion and creation of non-French colonies and territories in North America from 1607-1635.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Nov 24) and Quiz

2nd Year Social Studies

Monday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: This week we will be studying Ancient Egypt. There will be several assignments: a timeline, an outline of the Egyptian civilization, and a PowerPoint that will be created during class. Don’t forget about the pyramid due December 1.
Assignment: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint due November 20.

Tuesday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Ancient Egypt
Assignment: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint due November 20

Wednesday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Ancient Egypt
Assignment: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint due November 20

Thursday:

Assignment Due: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint
Topic: Ancient Egypt
Assignment: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint due November 20

Health

Friday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: What about Tobacco? - This program presents age-appropriate, straightforward facts about the harmful effects of tobacco to deliver a powerful anti-smoking message. With the help of peer hosts, colorful graphics, and animation, this video shows students how their hearts and lungs work, and how tobacco use impairs the normal functioning of these vital organs. In addition, it helps students understand the addictive nature of nicotine and why it is against the law for children to buy cigarettes. The substances in cigarettes are identified, and the video explains how the two most harmful ones — tar and nicotine — negatively affect heart and lung function. The program also describes the effects of cigars and chewing tobacco on health, and examines the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Assignment: There will be a worksheet and a quiz.

Weekly Schedule November 10 – November 14

1st Year Social Studies

Monday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Exploring the World: Spanish Explorers of North America - This program looks at the accomplishments of the first Europeans to explore lands that are today in the United States of America between the years 1513 and 1543. The Spanish explorers came to find gold, claim new lands for their king, and covert native people to the Christian faith. This fascinating program was filmed on location at de Leon, Narvaez, Cabeza de Vaca, DeSoto, Coronado, and Cabrillo.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Nov 12) and Quiz

Tuesday:
Assignment Due:
Topic: Veteran’s Day – No School
Assignment:

Wednesday:
Assignment Due: Exploring the World: Spanish Explorers of North America
Topic: Exploring the World: The English Come to America: Jamestown and Plymouth - This program takes a look at the first English settlements in America: Jamestown and Plymouth. By viewing this program students will find out who the colonists were, from where they came, why they came, how they crossed the ocean, and the things they did to create settlements in the American wilderness.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Nov 13) and Quiz

Thursday:
Assignment Due: Exploring the World: The English Come to America: Jamestown and Plymouth
Topic: The Beginnings of French Exploration and Settlement in North America (1490-1564) - This program begins by presenting the historical background that laid the foundation for French exploration in North America. It starts with a look at trade between Europe and Asia, the motivations for finding a sea route to ports in the Far East that would bypass the Silk Road are examined. The program then focuses on the early non–French contributions to world exploration.
Assignment: Worksheet (Due Nov 17) and Quiz

2nd Year Social Studies

Monday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: This week we will be studying Ancient Egypt. There will be several assignments: a timeline for China, an outline of the Chinese civilization, and a PowerPoint that will be created during class.
Assignment: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint due November 13.

Tuesday:
Assignment Due:
Topic: Veteran’s Day – No School
Assignment:

Wednesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Ancient Egypt
Assignment: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint due November 13.

Thursday:
Assignment Due: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint
Topic: Ancient Egypt
Assignment: Timeline, Outline, and PowerPoint due November 13.

Health

Friday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Violence Prevention: Don't Be a Victim - The threat and reality of violence has greatly increased for young people, whose inexperience can make them easy targets. Without using scare tactics, and interweaving advice from safety experts and real teens' stories, this program offers specific strategies students can use to keep themselves from being a victim at school, on the street, or on the Internet
Assignment: There will be a worksheet and a quiz.

Weekly Schedule November 3 – November 7

All Classes

This Tuesday Americans will decide who will lead our country for the next four years. No matter the outcome, it will be historic. Either the first African-American president or the first female vice-president will be sworn into office in January.

Monday:

Assignment Due: None

Topic: Who should be president? Why?

Assignment: Students will gather in like-minded groups and create a poster supporting their candidates. They will the present their poster to their classmates, explaining why they have decided to support that particular candidate.

Tuesday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Election Day
Assignment: As a class we will be monitoring various on-line news outlets to keep track of the election.

Wednesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: How are leaders chosen around the world? What are the different types of government?
Assignment: Students create a list of countries and explore the governments they have and how they select their leaders.

Thursday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: How are leaders chosen around the world? What are the different types of government?
Assignment: Students create a list of countries and explore the governments they have and how they select their leaders.

Health

Friday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Safety and First Aid - This program covers the basics of safety relevant to teens. First aid practices for cut, scrapes, and puncture wounds are shown, and a step-by-step demonstration shows what to do for a choking victim. Home safety practices and fire safety issues are also covered.
Assignment: There will be a worksheet and a quiz.