Apologies for the lack of updates lately. I have obviously fallen behind as the end of the year approaches. Wanted update though, especially with all of the end of the year things that we have to take care of. Students in all classes are winding down and preparing for final exams. Here are the things they need to be concerned with:
World History - We are moving through chapter 29, which is about World War II. We are about half way through that chapter currently. We will continue moving through discussing how the Allies take control of the war, the Holocaust and the concentration camps, the use of the atomic bombs, the end of the wars, and the beginnings of the Cold War. Students will have a final exam beginning the week of May 20. It will be cumulative dating back to the beginning of this semester. Students know that it will be all multiple choice. Other issues that students need to take care of include turning in any missing work by May 15. Students should know also that they are turning in their iPad at the end of the year. If they have things that they want to save, they need to back that up somehow prior to turning the iPad in.
AP Econ - Seniors are very near the end of the year as graduation is fast approaching. In Econ, we have finished the text, and have moved on to using the time to review in whatever fashion students need. They have several resources to help prepare them for the AP exams. For those taking the AP Macro exam, it is scheduled for Thursday, May 16. For those taking the AP Government exam, it is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14. As for the class final, 5th period will take theirs on Monday, May 13, and 6th period will take theirs on Wednesday, May 15. Also, seniors are also turning in their iPads when they are finished with them. They need to be returned to our Trojan Tech Counter which is down in the cafeteria. Students have elected to keep theirs will have it returned after graduation.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Monday, March 11
World History - In world history classes we covered the last section from chapter twenty three. This section discusses the United States and the growth experienced leading up to World War I. Once finished with that section, we went through the correct answers for the student's review packets. Students will be taking a quiz/test on Wednesday (2nd and 3rd periods) or Thursday (7th period). This quiz/test will cover chapters twenty two, and twenty three.
Economics - Classes did not meet today, but a reminder for tomorrow that you have a test over chapters nine, ten, and eleven. Study!
Economics - Classes did not meet today, but a reminder for tomorrow that you have a test over chapters nine, ten, and eleven. Study!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tuesday, February 26
World History - In all world history classes we have moved forward into chaps. 19-21, which cover the Industrial Revolution and its impact. Students were placed into groups and were assigned a specific topic question that they were to address. At this point, we have begun presenting their work, and will continue to do so over the next class period or so. Each group created a presentation as well as a summary note page which will be forwarded to each student in class. There will be a review packet at the end for students to work on. One big reminder is that the 3rd quarter ends next Friday. Students need to have all make up work completed by that point.
Macroeconomics - In macroeconomics classes we have moved through chapter 9, which covered Aggregate Supply and Demand. We will move into chapter 10 in the next class. Both classes will have a test once we have completed chapters 9, 10, and 11. As mentioned above, an important reminder is that the 3rd quarter ends next Friday. Students need to have all make up work completed by that point.
Macroeconomics - In macroeconomics classes we have moved through chapter 9, which covered Aggregate Supply and Demand. We will move into chapter 10 in the next class. Both classes will have a test once we have completed chapters 9, 10, and 11. As mentioned above, an important reminder is that the 3rd quarter ends next Friday. Students need to have all make up work completed by that point.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Friday, February 15
World History - In world history, we have finished chapter 18. With that, we will have our next test on Tuesday. The test will be over chapters 17 and 18. Students should have a short review packet for both chapters, and should also review their notes to prepare. After the test, we will move into new material about the Industrial Revolution and build towards World War I.
Economics - In Econ, we have finished chapter 8, which is about business cycles, unemployment, and inflation. With the completion of this chapter, students will be taking a test next week on chapters 6, 7, and 8. After the test, we will move into new material covering aggregate supply and aggregate demand.
In other news...
-Tonight is the final home game for the boys' basketball team. Support the Trojans and our seniors as we take on Park Tudor with the JV game starting at 6:00.
-The boys' freshmen team will play in the City Tournament semi-finals tomorrow at 10:00 at Arlington High School. The finals will be played immediately following the semi-finals, also at Arlington.
Economics - In Econ, we have finished chapter 8, which is about business cycles, unemployment, and inflation. With the completion of this chapter, students will be taking a test next week on chapters 6, 7, and 8. After the test, we will move into new material covering aggregate supply and aggregate demand.
In other news...
-Tonight is the final home game for the boys' basketball team. Support the Trojans and our seniors as we take on Park Tudor with the JV game starting at 6:00.
-The boys' freshmen team will play in the City Tournament semi-finals tomorrow at 10:00 at Arlington High School. The finals will be played immediately following the semi-finals, also at Arlington.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Monday, February 4
World History - Moving through sections pretty quick today. We covered Ch. 17 Secs. 2 and 3 in class. Students were emailed the power points prior to us talking about them in class. Students will need to review those, and skim the book to fill in details. Students also got a review document in their email that covers all of Ch. 17. They were given some time in class to get a start on this. This review packet will be due next Monday. We will move into Ch. 18 tomorrow. Finally, students need to be prepared with a current events article for the end of this week.
Economics - Students in economics are presenting information about National Income Accounting, which includes ideas like GDP and how to measure that stat. On Friday, students broke into small groups, and were given a piece of the chapter, which they are responsible for teaching to the class today. Students will also need to be prepared with a current events article at the end of the week.
Economics - Students in economics are presenting information about National Income Accounting, which includes ideas like GDP and how to measure that stat. On Friday, students broke into small groups, and were given a piece of the chapter, which they are responsible for teaching to the class today. Students will also need to be prepared with a current events article at the end of the week.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tuesday, January 29
World History - 7th period caught up with the other two world history classes this morning by finishing chapter 16 in notes, and then preparing for the test. 2nd and 3rd period world history classes took their test today. We will move on with chapter 17 tomorrow.
Economics - 6th period economics class caught up with 5th period by covering about half of the notes for chapter five, and then pairing up to to respond to some examples of government intervention within a market. We will finish chapter five notes tomorrow, and discuss their responses. Homework is to read chapter five, and do the vocab for chapter five.
Economics - 6th period economics class caught up with 5th period by covering about half of the notes for chapter five, and then pairing up to to respond to some examples of government intervention within a market. We will finish chapter five notes tomorrow, and discuss their responses. Homework is to read chapter five, and do the vocab for chapter five.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday, January 28
World History - In world history lately, we have moved through chapters 15 and 16, and are preparing for the first test, which will occur tomorrow. The test will cover those chapters. Students should have chapter packets, and a study guide to help them prepare.
Economics - In Econ, we have pushed through chapter four at this point, and will move through chapter five in the next day or two. Once we are through chapter five, students will be taking a test. We have covered things like opportunity costs and trade offs, supply and demand, the private sector and the public sector. Again, the big event on the horizon will be the test that will happen once we have finished chapter five.
Economics - In Econ, we have pushed through chapter four at this point, and will move through chapter five in the next day or two. Once we are through chapter five, students will be taking a test. We have covered things like opportunity costs and trade offs, supply and demand, the private sector and the public sector. Again, the big event on the horizon will be the test that will happen once we have finished chapter five.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tuesday, January 15
World History - Today in class, we finished chapter fifteen by completing notes that covered section five about global contact and its effects. Topics covered were the Columbian Exchange, the Commercial Revolution of the 1500's and Mercantilism. Students then were given time to work on/complete a packet of materials covering chapter fifteen. This packet will be due tomorrow for 2nd and 3rd period classes, and on Thursday for 7th. Also, reminder that at the end of this week, students do need to have a current events article.
Economics - 6th period economics caught up with 5th period economics today. We finished chapter two, which is still discussing some introductory microeconomic ideas that they will need to be successful in macroeconomics. Topics today included a review of opportunity cost, and a run through on the importance of specialization, comparative advantage, and private property rights. Homework for students tonight is to read chapter two, and answer questions #1-16 on page 35-36.
Economics - 6th period economics caught up with 5th period economics today. We finished chapter two, which is still discussing some introductory microeconomic ideas that they will need to be successful in macroeconomics. Topics today included a review of opportunity cost, and a run through on the importance of specialization, comparative advantage, and private property rights. Homework for students tonight is to read chapter two, and answer questions #1-16 on page 35-36.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thursday, January 10
World History - In today's world history classes, period seven caught up with the other two classes by finishing the first section of notes, and beginning a packet on chapter fifteen. Second period started fresh with a set of notes emailed to them for chapter fifteen section two, and a worksheet that covers sections three and four.
Economics - Both 5th and 6th period econ classes met today. We finished the first chapters notes. The first chapter covers all of the introductory materials and terminology. The first set of chapters will cover some microeconomic thought to build into macroeconomics. Students in both classes do need to complete the study guide materials for chapter one by Monday.
Economics - Both 5th and 6th period econ classes met today. We finished the first chapters notes. The first chapter covers all of the introductory materials and terminology. The first set of chapters will cover some microeconomic thought to build into macroeconomics. Students in both classes do need to complete the study guide materials for chapter one by Monday.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tuesday, January 8
Welcome back everyone! I hope that you have all enjoyed the Christmas break, and have had a great start to the New Year. It is good to see students again at Bishop Chatard. We are off and running with the second semester today.
World History - These classes have continued from first semester. We will be picking up where we left off with and will be trying to make it all the way through the rest of the textbook. We started up again with a quick review of some rules and regulations on the syllabus, and then picked up with chapter fifteen. The topic today was the first encounters of Europeans with Native Americans in the New World. For homework, students need to get their syllabus' signed.
AP Macro - This is a new class this semester, although I did not see these two groups today.
World History - These classes have continued from first semester. We will be picking up where we left off with and will be trying to make it all the way through the rest of the textbook. We started up again with a quick review of some rules and regulations on the syllabus, and then picked up with chapter fifteen. The topic today was the first encounters of Europeans with Native Americans in the New World. For homework, students need to get their syllabus' signed.
AP Macro - This is a new class this semester, although I did not see these two groups today.
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