Parent Teacher Conferences begin today at 4:30 and will conclude at 8:30. The final day of conferences is tomorrow same time. J306
Civics: Today we focused on the philosophy of government... The WHY related to the forms of government. We began learning about early thinkers like Plato, Aristotle & Machiavelli and will continue to learn others tomorrow. Due tomorrow are Cornell Notes 3.1-3.3
Focus: Glogster post and 4 critical issue posts must appear on your blog by Friday. We have one more lab day tomorrow.
Seminar: You have class on Friday 10:45-11:35
Today we made a number of announcements related to college apps, financial aid and the professional portfolio that is coming due. Many of you are making excellent progress, other are just puttering along so please pick up the pace. Resumes and personal statements should be in the homestretch for being completed.
World: Today we discussed your entry slips related to Civilization dying by suicide NOT murder in the context of Jared Diamond's Collapse. We also introduced the GUPTA Empire. Begin reading chapter 7, sections 1 & 2 (finish before Friday), and complete your own method of note taking (Graphic Organizer, Cornell, Outing...) You wll be able to use prepared notes on the next quiz. Although we read together and annotated in class, please complete the 4 questions related to the Gupta Historical Context reading for tomorrow.
