Archive for February, 2008


ISS homework

Due Friday 2/29

Sections C & H - Read chapter 12 section 1 and answer section one of the Chapter 12 questions given on the handout.  Be sure to also read in the text and the handout about the Bosnian War/Genocide.  All answers need to be on a separate sheet of paper.  

Sections E & G - Read sections 2 & 3 in Chapter 12 and complete the questions for those sections on a separate sheet of paper.

Section A - Complete chapter 12 section 2 questions on a separate sheet of paper.  (Section 3 needs to be completed this weekend.)

ISS C & H Homework

Section C - Complete Chapter 11 questions 1-25 for Tuesday 2/26

Section H - Complete Chapter 11 questions 1-20 for Tuesday 2/26 

Phase 3 Europe Map Quiz - Thursday 2/28

Phase 5 Europe Map Quiz - Wednesday 2/27

ISS phase 5 homework

To be completed by Friday 2/22 

Section A & E - Complete Chapter 11 questions through #25

Section G - All Chapter 11 questions must be done if you did not finish them in class today

Leftist Movement of Latin America

Click here for the MSNBC’s interactive on Latin America’s Leftist movement

ISS E & G homework

To be completed for class on 2/13

Section E - Read handouts on Haiti and Venezuela

Section G - Read handout on Haiti

Be prepared to discuss the problems that exist in these countries.

ISS Homework

Due 2/11

Sections A, G & E - Based on the Puerto Rico reading and notes, choose which option you believe is best for Puerto Rico’s future.  On a sheet of paper lay out your argument.  Defend your choice by providing specific reasons why this is the best option.  In addition list why the other options are not as good as the one you have selected.  Be prepared to discuss in class!

Sections C & H - Get the powerpoint on Puerto Rico  and answer the questions using the reading on Puerto Rico.  After having read the four options for Puerto Rico’s future, pick which one you think works best.  Defend your choice by writing down why the choice you selected is better than the other three options.  You need to defend your choice by showing its advantages and discredit the other options by showing their faults.  Be prepared to discuss in class.   DON’T FORGET TO STUDY ALL YOUR NOTES & READINGS ON LATIN AMERICA!!!

Puerto Rico Powerpoint

Here is the powerpoint on Puerto Rico

Selecting a Presidential Candidate

Tomorrow we will be voting in a ”mock” primary.  In order to make an educated choice, please take one (or more) of the following quizzes to see which candidate you best match up with.  It will also be helpful to talk to your parents or older siblings/friends about the candidates.  Click on any of the links below to complete a candidate match:

ABC.com Vote 2008                     SelectSmart.com  

  Gotoquiz.com President08         2008 Primary Quiz     

ISS Weekend Homework - all sections

Due Monday 2/4 

Finish reading chapter 9 (sections 2 & 3) Pages 218 - 233

Do all Terms to Know (vocabulary) & Identifications for Haiti & Cuba

Outline the reading on the Panama Canal (p. 218-219)