Sunday, November 2, 2008

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.

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