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May 21-25 , 2012

SOL this week:  

VUS.15 The student will demonstrate knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and political developments in recent decades and today by

d)   examining the impact of the “Reagan Revolution” on federalism, the role of government, and state and national elections since 1988.

f)   assessing the role of the United States in a world confronted by international terrorism.

a)   examining the role the United States Supreme Court has played in defining a constitutional right to privacy, affirming equal rights, and upholding the rule of law.

b)   analyzing the changing patterns of immigration, the reasons new immigrants choose to come to this country, their contributions to contemporary America, and the debates over immigration policy.

c)   explaining the media influence on contemporary American culture and how scientific and technological advances affect the workplace, health care, and education.

e)   assessing the role of government actions that impact the economy.

 

 

Date:  Fri. 5/18/12

Topic: War on Terrorism

Homework:

Continue working on Prezi which is due May 25- test grade

All 198 notecards must be turned in on May 25 - test grade

Bring SOL Packet to class Mon.

 

May 21-25 , 2012

 

Date:  Mon. 5/21/12

Topic: War on Terrorism

Procedures/Activities:

SOL notes for VUS 15 Contemporary U.S. – handout and fill in the blank sheets

Finish questions on G. W. Bush and the War on Terrorism

Homework:

Bring SOL Packet to class Tues.

Review for SOL Test on May 24 in the afternoon for all classes

Continue working on Prezi which is due May 25 - EMAIL YOUR PREZI TO MRS. SMITH AT Lsmith@bedford.k12.va.us

Bring green Prezi grading rubric to class Fri.

All 198 notecards must be turned in on May 25

 

Date:  Tues. 5/22/12

Topic: SOL Review – maps and quotes

Procedures/Activities:

Use textbook to color and label maps of the U.S.

Use SOL packet to identify quotes and their meaning

5th period – video clips from Presidents series

Homework:

Bring SOL Packet to class Wed.

Review for SOL Test on May 24 in the afternoon for all classes

Continue working on Prezi which is due May 25 - EMAIL YOUR PREZI TO MRS. SMITH AT Lsmith@bedford.k12.va.us

Bring green Prezi grading rubric to class Fri.

All 198 notecards must be turned in on May 25

 

Date:  Wed. 5/23/12

Topic: SOL Review – maps and quotes, review test

Procedures/Activities:

Discuss maps and quotes

SOL practice test

5th period – clips from Presidents series

Homework:

Bring SOL Packet to class Thurs.

Review for SOL Test TOMORROW -  May 24 -  in the afternoon for all classes

Continue working on Prezi which is due May 25 - EMAIL YOUR PREZI TO MRS. SMITH AT Lsmith@bedford.k12.va.us

Bring green Prezi grading rubric to class Fri.

All 198 notecards must be turned in on May 25

 

Date:  Thurs. 5/24/12

Topic: SOL Review

Procedures/Activities:

Review for SOL test

5th period – SOL test

Homework:

Continue working on Prezi which is due TOMORROW - May 25 - EMAIL YOUR PREZI TO MRS. SMITH AT Lsmith@bedford.k12.va.us

Bring green Prezi grading rubric to class tomorrow.

Turn in notes of Prezi presentation the day you give the presentation

All 198 notecards must be turned in TOMORRROW -  May 25

 

Date:  Fri. 5/25/12

Topic: Student Presentations

Procedures/Activities:

Collect all 198 SOL Review notecards

Students present research information on chosen topic and turn in notes

Homework:

Study test papers 13 -25, Cold War, Civil Rights quiz and Contemporary U.S. (Reagan – G.W. Bush) for exam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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