Weekly Schedule February 9 – February 13

1st Year Social Studies

Monday:
Assignment Due: America in a Changing World 1793-1799
Topic: Almost Painless Guide to the Executive Branch: This program focuses on the origins of the executive branch of the United States government, the executive offices, the Cabinet, the power of the presidential veto, and executive checks and balances. Also, it examines the requirements and functions of the presidency along with the distribution of federal power between the branches.
Assignment: Worksheet & Quiz
Tuesday:
Assignment Due: Almost Painless Guide to the Executive Branch
Topic: Almost Painless Guide to the Judicial Branch: This program looks at judicial checks and balances, the functions of the Supreme Court, and the appointment of Justices. It also delves into judicial overview of lower courts and the power of the Supreme Court to influence history.
Assignment: Worksheet & Quiz
Wednesday:
Assignment Due: Almost Painless Guide to the Judicial Branch
Topic: Almost Painless Guide to the Legislative Branch: This program explores the functions of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government: legislative checks and balances, the power to impeach, and the lawmaking process. It also explains the origins of the two-house system and the structure of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Assignment: Worksheet & Quiz
Thursday:
Assignment Due: Almost Painless Guide to the Legislative Branch
Topic: America Under Thomas Jefferson - 1800-1808: This program examines the United States under the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
Assignment: Worksheet

2nd Year Social Studies

Monday:
Assignment Due: Age of Discovery - 1400-1550
Topic: Roots of Religion - Ancient Middle East—Visits the ancient civilizations of Sumer and Egypt, and tracks how the Hebrews created a lasting culture and religion. In Search of Eden—Follows scientists and theologians attempting to prove that Mesopotamia was the setting for the Book of Genesis. Islamic Civilization— Shows how the prophet Muhammad’s teachings gave birth to a religion that spread across and beyond the Middle East through trade and conquest. Islam: Past and Present—Explores the history and teachings of Islam, from Muhammad’s struggles to the beliefs and practices of Muslims today.
Assignment: Worksheet
Tuesday:
Assignment Due: Roots of Religion
Topic: Religions of the World - Christianity: Christianity has more followers in the world today than any other religion. In the last two thousand years, the life of one man, known as Jesus the Christ, may be said to have had a more profound effect on the course of history than that of any other being. As Christianity spread throughout the world, it splintered into different sects. This program is part of the "Religions of the World" series.
Assignment: Worksheet
Wednesday:
Assignment Due: Religions of the World - Christianity
Topic: Religions of the World - Buddhism: Buddhism can be described as more of a way of life than a religion. Not based on a belief in God, its goal for humanity is to transcend the world perceived by the senses in order to achieve true happiness and peace.
Assignment: Worksheet & Quiz
Thursday:
Assignment Due: Religions of the World - Buddhism
Topic: Religions of the World - Islam: The Arabic word Islam means "to surrender." It is derived from the Arabic root word for peace. One out of every five people on earth, more than one billion people, have chosen to follow the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed, the religion of Islam. It is the world's fastest growing religion.
Assignment: Worksheet