Today, we explored the various economic theories and thinkers that developed as a result of the Industrial Revolution.
Homework:
Study your notes. Be able to answer the following questions about 2 of the following economists:
Adam Smith
Thomas Malthus
David Ricardo
Jeremy Bentham
John Stuart Mill
Robert Owen
Charles Fourier
Saint Simon
Karl Marx
Questions:
1. What is the name of their idea?
2. What is their primary economic idea?
3. Which economist(s) is/are opposed to their ideas?
4. Which economist(s) is/are in agreement with them?
5. Do you agree with their idea? Why/why not?
Modified Assignment:
Answer the questions about 1 economist.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Tuesday, October 16-Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Today we created a flowchart that explained the connections between natural resources, entrepreneurship, labor, and capital in an industrial economy. Tonight, read the excerpt from The Price of Everything. Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Describe the process of creating a pencil.
2. How many industries are involved in the pencil making industry?
3. Predict: What might happen to pencils if the price of paint were to rise up 40%?
4. What can we assume about other industries if pencil making is such a complex industry?
5. Pretend that you run a company that specializes in creating pencils, what are certain things that you could do to raise profits (come up with 2 ideas)?
Modified Assignment:
Anwer questions 1 and 3 from above.
1. Describe the process of creating a pencil.
2. How many industries are involved in the pencil making industry?
3. Predict: What might happen to pencils if the price of paint were to rise up 40%?
4. What can we assume about other industries if pencil making is such a complex industry?
5. Pretend that you run a company that specializes in creating pencils, what are certain things that you could do to raise profits (come up with 2 ideas)?
Modified Assignment:
Anwer questions 1 and 3 from above.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Thursday, October 11-Friday, October 12, 2012
Today our focus was on the evolution of work and labor. We looked at how people working conditions changed with the Industrial Revolution and how that eventually led to workers uniting for better working conditions and worker's rights.
Tonight, read the article about the teacher's strike in Chicago. Consider what we read about the reasons why the union movement was created and how it spread. Answer the following questions comparing the two movements.
1. What were the teachers in Chicago striking for?
2. What was the response to their strike by the City of Chicago? by the school district?
3. What was the response to their strike by citizens?
4. Consider why unions were created. In what ways were the striking teachers living up to those standards? What else could the teacher unions have done to reach their desired results?
5. In what ways are teacher's unions necessary? In what ways are they not necessary?
Modified Assignment:
Answer 3 of 5 questions from above.
Tonight, read the article about the teacher's strike in Chicago. Consider what we read about the reasons why the union movement was created and how it spread. Answer the following questions comparing the two movements.
1. What were the teachers in Chicago striking for?
2. What was the response to their strike by the City of Chicago? by the school district?
3. What was the response to their strike by citizens?
4. Consider why unions were created. In what ways were the striking teachers living up to those standards? What else could the teacher unions have done to reach their desired results?
5. In what ways are teacher's unions necessary? In what ways are they not necessary?
Modified Assignment:
Answer 3 of 5 questions from above.
Tuesday, October 9-Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Today, we analyzed the growth of population, rural to urban migration, and growth of cities associated with the Industrial Revolution. We effects that the Industrial Revolution had on the people, cities, and culture of the 19th century.
Tonight create an image (drawing or collage) that depicts the major shifts in city size, living conditions, daily life, and environmental issues at the time period of the Industrial Revolution. Be sure to compare the life before the Industrial Revolution and life afterwards.
Tonight create an image (drawing or collage) that depicts the major shifts in city size, living conditions, daily life, and environmental issues at the time period of the Industrial Revolution. Be sure to compare the life before the Industrial Revolution and life afterwards.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Wednesday, October 3-Thursday, October 4, 2012
Today we began our coverage of Unit 2. We will be reading about, discussing, filling out graphic organizers, taking notes, and working in groups to help us understand the significance of both, the Industrial Revolution and the era of New Imperialism.
Tonight, complete the vocabulary words. Write down the term and use your textbook to find and write the definition. Also, write a sentence using the term in its proper context.
Tonight, complete the vocabulary words. Write down the term and use your textbook to find and write the definition. Also, write a sentence using the term in its proper context.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Monday, October 1-Tuesday, October 2, 2012
French Revolution Storybook
Work with your partner on the handouts. Your completed book is due on:
Friday, October 5, 2012 (A days)
Monday, October 8, 2012 (B days)
Work with your partner on the handouts. Your completed book is due on:
Friday, October 5, 2012 (A days)
Monday, October 8, 2012 (B days)
Wednesday, September 26-Thursday, September 27, 2012
Today we took a deeper look at the French Revolution.
Tonight, analyze the rise and fall of Napoleon.
Complete:
1) Pgs. 212, #2, 3, and 4
2) Pgs. 216, #2, 3, and 4
Modified Assignment:
Complete:
1) Pgs. 212, #2 & 3
2) Pgs. 216, #2 & 3
Tonight, analyze the rise and fall of Napoleon.
Complete:
1) Pgs. 212, #2, 3, and 4
2) Pgs. 216, #2, 3, and 4
Modified Assignment:
Complete:
1) Pgs. 212, #2 & 3
2) Pgs. 216, #2 & 3
Monday, September 24-Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Today, we got into more depth about the American and French Revolutions. We are comparing how each progressed and the overall tone of each revolution.
Tonight
Complete Pg. 203, 2-4.
Tonight
Complete Pg. 203, 2-4.
Thursday, September 20-Friday, September 21, 2012
Today, you focused on the French Revolution.
Homework
Complete outline/Cornell notes on pages 193-196.
Honors
1. Complete your notes
2. Read the introduction and Chapter 1 of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities
Homework
Complete outline/Cornell notes on pages 193-196.
Honors
1. Complete your notes
2. Read the introduction and Chapter 1 of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities
Tuesday, September 18-Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Today, we took notes on the American Revolution and you got a chance to see what the purpose of the American Revolution was, how it started, and what the outcomes of the revolution were. Many Enlightenment thinkers were influential in the development of America's founding documents.
Homework:
1. Write a paragraph in which you describe which philosopher was the most influential in the founding of the American democracy.
Example:
The philosopher most influential in the founding of the American democracy was...
..... was most influential because....
Their idea about....can be seen in the...where it says, "..."
In conclusion,...was most influential in the foundation of the American democracy because of their ideas about...
2. Take Outline Notes on Pg. 193-196
Modified assignment:
1. Write a paragraph in which you explain how one of the following philosphers influenced America's democracy.
A. John Locke
B. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Use the same format from above if you are having trouble writing your paragraph
2. Complete Pg. 196, #2
Homework:
1. Write a paragraph in which you describe which philosopher was the most influential in the founding of the American democracy.
Example:
The philosopher most influential in the founding of the American democracy was...
..... was most influential because....
Their idea about....can be seen in the...where it says, "..."
In conclusion,...was most influential in the foundation of the American democracy because of their ideas about...
2. Take Outline Notes on Pg. 193-196
Modified assignment:
1. Write a paragraph in which you explain how one of the following philosphers influenced America's democracy.
A. John Locke
B. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Use the same format from above if you are having trouble writing your paragraph
2. Complete Pg. 196, #2
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Friday, September 14-Monday, September 17, 2012
Today we completed our Press Conferences and took notes on the various thoughts about democracy by our in class philosophers.
Tonight, go through your textbook and look for information on the following 5 documents:
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The American Declaration of Independence
D. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
E. The U.S. Bill of Rights
For each of the documents write down what the purpose of the document is and write down the guarantees.
Example: Magna Carta:
Purpose: Limits the role of the king. Describes specific rights of individuals.
Guarantees: Right to due process of law. Right to a jury trial of individuals.
The king must ask to be able to tax or go to war.
Modified assignment:
Tonight, go through your textbook and look for information on the following 5 documents:
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The American Declaration of Independence
D. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
E. The U.S. Bill of Rights
For each of the documents, write down what each document guarantees its citizens.
Note: Use the index to find the location of the description of each document in your textbook.
Tonight, go through your textbook and look for information on the following 5 documents:
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The American Declaration of Independence
D. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
E. The U.S. Bill of Rights
For each of the documents write down what the purpose of the document is and write down the guarantees.
Example: Magna Carta:
Purpose: Limits the role of the king. Describes specific rights of individuals.
Guarantees: Right to due process of law. Right to a jury trial of individuals.
The king must ask to be able to tax or go to war.
Modified assignment:
Tonight, go through your textbook and look for information on the following 5 documents:
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The American Declaration of Independence
D. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
E. The U.S. Bill of Rights
For each of the documents, write down what each document guarantees its citizens.
Note: Use the index to find the location of the description of each document in your textbook.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Wednesday, September 12-Thursday, September 13, 2012
Today we presented our governments to the class and learned how other students would rule and why. In the end, you explained which government (from class) you liked best and why and compared it to a style of government that we have discussed in class. Today there is no homework.
Monday, September 10-Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Today we reviewed your governments and explored some of the major issues that people have when they create a government. We also focused on some thinkers that had strong ideas about democracy and its place/purpose in this world.
Homework:
Complete Pg. 21, #2, 3, 4
Finish reading about your philosopher/political thinker and answer all of the questions in complete sentences in your composition book.
Homework:
Complete Pg. 21, #2, 3, 4
Finish reading about your philosopher/political thinker and answer all of the questions in complete sentences in your composition book.
Thursday, September 6-Friday, September 7, 2012
Today, we discussed the contributions of Judaism, Christianity, the Renaissance, and the Reformation to democracy and compared the similarities and differences between the Judeo Christian tradition and the Greco Roman tradition.
Tonight, preview the US Constitution. As you read, complete the following exercise:
1) Circle 3-5 terms that are new or that you don't know/understand.
2) Underline 3 passages that you think are important or that you agree with.
3) Ask three questions about the reading.
Tonight, preview the US Constitution. As you read, complete the following exercise:
1) Circle 3-5 terms that are new or that you don't know/understand.
2) Underline 3 passages that you think are important or that you agree with.
3) Ask three questions about the reading.
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