Economics: Today we continued with the business organization material. We created a graphic organizer and are trying to determine which characteristics best explain why the companies highlighted are so successful. We need to continue with this material tomorrow. Be sure to review for understanding, business organizations.
Focus: Strand 5 grades are posted. Strand 6 is beginning to format their blogs. We will begin research tomorrow.
Seminar: Capstones in A110 continue tomorrow.
World: Our focus on Gunpowder continues. You need to understand the advantages and disadvantages related to gunpowder in the varying empires. For tonight, read the information provided and complete the advantage/disadvantage chart.
Test Thursday: Colombian Exchange (20.4), Conquest (20.1), Slavery (20.3)[African, Trans Atlantic, Modern), Gun Powder Empire (various pages.. see chart activity. Military technology advantages and disadvantages chart. All background readings (power shifts) and other. Be sure to review material and debriefs from GGS and to reflect on the Amistad clip. There is a good amount of material. Be sure to begin your prep now. Review power points on slavery (posted).
You may bring your CORNELL NOTES (listed) & The Gunpowder Empire Chart (did that today).
