World History: Due tomorrow for homework credit are the Cornell Notes for Ch. 2. If you need additional sheets to write on, just use your own paper and attach. Remember, the goal is to gain an understanding of What it takes to be a civilization. We completed the foragers reading and discussion and compiled a preliminary list on what it takes to be a civilization. I made clear that the list will be modified and condensed, so be patient. Nevertheless, you have a start point.
Civics: Due tomorrow for homework credit are the Cornell Notes for Ch. 1. We continued with power and authority today. By analyzing the "power quotes" you were to gain a better understanding of the relationship between power and authority. Consider the current situation with Syria and today's NYT OP ED from Russian's Vladimir Putin. (Provided the reading in class for you to read. We will explore that first thing tomorrow. If you don't have it, google it). We discussed the significance of the United Nations, looked at the structure and function, (World peace and security) and zoomed in on to the Security Council. 15 members, 10 rotate, 5 permanent (US, UK, France, Russia, China). ONLY the five permanent members have veto power. Also, we provided an understanding related to the significance of the Security Council (politics-power-authority), and compared it & the entire UN to the failed League of Nations. We will finish up power and authority tomorrow and prepare to begin a new topic for Monday.
12th Focus: Building and Helping Relationships, communication. Also lab work related to establishing a Gmail contact list, career cruising & Power School. See you on Tuesday.
