"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Week of May 2 -- 6

Welcome to the Last Week of Social Studies of 8th grade and Middle School at The Davis Academy...

We'll have a somewhat easy week here in your last week because of Final Exams in Science, Hebrew, Language Arts, and Math...

Monday, May 2
In Class: Breaking News!!! -- Discussion of the death of Osama bin Laden and comparing the Afghan War to Vietnam. Due to these extreme circumstances, the take home test has been cancelled. We will not discuss the prepared lesson today which would have prepared you for the test, therefore I have decided to cancel it. You have three test grades in the Fouth Quarter (Fave Five counts twice, and Research Paper) along with plenty of other grades.
Homework: Fave Five Project due Wednesday, May 4
Notes: Please turn in your textbook by Friday, May 6

Tuesday, May 3
In Class: Vietnam War discussion and America: The Story of US Millenium -- The Final Episode
Homework: Fave Five Project due TOMORROW!
Notes: Please turn in your textbook by Friday, May 6

Wednesday, May 4
In Class: Part II of America: The Story of US Millenium -- The Final Episode -- followed by discussing our Fave Five Projects. -- What were the most significant things we've covered and learned this school year??????
Homework: Turn in textbook by Friday, May 6
Notes: Teacher Evaluation*

Thursday & Friday -- No Classes -- Final Exams in Science, Language Arts, Math, and Hebrew.