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

--John Adams

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Welcome Back #Davis8! Week 19 Jan. 7-11, 2k19

Welcome back #Davis8!  I hope y'all had a wonderful Winter Break and here we go with the second half of the year!  Huzzah!

A for the Day's & Midterm Information
If you have not given me your A for the Day information, I must have it by Wednesday, no exceptions.  Remember, you may use your A for the Days on either the Jackson Paper or the Midterm.  Jackson paper 4 = 1 pt and Midterm 5 = 1 pt.  The midterm grades were pretty good and I am pleased with the grades.  IF you scored below a 70, you will receive instructions attached to your midterm.  You will then meet me during Monday's study hall.  No exceptions.

Day 1
In Class: Work on the John Brown/Road to Civil War paper... Paper due Jan 11 (Friday!)
HW:  Paper and Presidential Projects!!!  Check the due dates!

Day 2
In Class: Work on the John Brown/Road to Civil War paper... Paper due Jan 11 (Friday!)
HW:  Paper and Presidential Projects!!!  Check the due dates!

Day 3
In Class: Welcome to the Civil War!

1. What led to the Civil War?
2. Who fought in the Civil War?
3. What were the advantages and disadvantages to both Union and Confederacy?
4. How did the war "start" -- Sumter and Bull Run...


HW:  Paper and Presidential Projects!!!  Check the due dates! 

Day 4
In Class: Civil War -- Weapons of the War!  -- Minie Ball...Morse Code...Railroad...Rifled Musket




HW:  Presidential Projects!!!  Check the due dates!