JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 29-Dec. 3

This week we will continue our investigation of the U.S. legal system. We will discuss our legal rights & responsibilities, as well as the history of how our laws developed. We will discuss the similarities & differences between civil & criminal law, as well as the steps of the trial process.

US History: Nov. 29-Dec. 3

This week we will investigate the Roaring Twenties & the lasting effects that the period had on American culture, & how the "boom time" economy eventually spiraled the country into the Great Depression with the Stock Market Crash of 1929. We will discuss the policies of President Hoover, & how his unpopularity led to the election of FDR, one of America's most important & controversial presidents. (Pictured at left is a "Hooverville," which were shanty towns built by the poor & homeless during the depression years throughout the nation.)

American Govt./ Econ: Nov. 29-Dec. 3

This week we will continue our discussion of major concepts within economics. We will discuss scarcity, opportunity cost, the factors of production, and resources; including natural and human. We will discuss the concept of renewable & non-renewable resources as well.

ALL CLASSES: Nov. 22-23

ALL STUDENTS: REMEMBER THAT WE ONLY HAVE A 2 DAY WEEK DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY! THAT SAID, REMAIN FOCUSED ON THE TASKS AT HAND!

-American Govt./Econ- This week we will continue our investigation of different types of economic systems. We will give special focus to Capitalism & Socialism, as these have become the two most prominent types of economies around the globe.

-US History- We will continue America's involvement in WWI in Europe, as well as how the war affected civilians on the homefront.

-JA 8 Civics- We wil continue our discussion of the US legal system by discussing the differences between criminal and civil law. We may also investigate the similarities & differences of the adult legal system & the juvenile system.

*The holiday weekend is a great opportunity to do some AR Reading!*

JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 15-19

This week we will begin our investigation of the Judicial branch of government. We will take a close look at the role of the courts in the United States, as well as a look at the checks & balances that are involved in the Judicial branch. We will discuss the role of the Supreme Court, as well as lower courts in the U.S. legal system.

US History: Nov. 15-19

This week we will continue our investigation of the era of imperialism in the United States. We will discuss how the United States became a world power by getting involved in global affairs and by expanding its territorial gains. We will investigate how the United States attempted to stay neutral, but eventually joined the war "over there".... the First World War!

American Govt./ Econ: Nov. 15-19

This week we will continue to look at the different types of economic systems that exist. We will discuss how money "flows" through our economy & keeps it growing. Then we will begin to look at the "problem" of Economics, unlimited wants vs. limited resources. We will discuss this fundamental concept, as well as supply & demand, opportunity costs, & the role of the factors of production.

ALL CLASSES: Nov. 8-10

Attention to all students: Remember that this is a short week & that we have no school on Thursday & Friday. Students need to stay focused on their tasks & assignments!

-American Govt./Econ.- We will continue to discuss the role of the United States in the world & the role that Economics plays in Government as well as the role Government plays in Economics.

-US History- We will continue our investigation of the emergence of Modern America & the Gilded Age. We will look closely at the way people lived in the growing cities, political corruption, & the problems that people faced in the workplace.

-JA 8 Civics- We will finish our investigation of the Executive Branch by discussing the role of the President in foreign policy & how this has an effect on not only the United States, but the entire world.

*The coming long weekend is a great opportunity for students to do some AR Reading!*