WINTER BREAK: DEC. 20-Jan. 2

I wish all of you a wonderful and safe Winter Break! Classes resume on Monday January 3rd.

JA 8 A Civics: Dec. 13-17

This week students will be introduced to some of the fundamental concepts in Economics. First, we will discuss why economics are such a huge part of our daily lives, and how government and economics are tied together. We will investigate the different types of economic systems, along with how we make economic decisions every day! We will discuss wants vs. needs & the concept of scarcity as well.

US History: Dec. 13-17

This week we will look at some of the turning points in WWII for the Allies. We will discuss the D-Day invasion to liberate Europe from the Nazis, the Soviet invasion of Berlin from the East, & we will discuss the brutal Pacific theatre that looked like it had no end in sight, until the most secret weapon of the war was used not once, but twice. We will discuss the "causes & consequences" of the use of atomic bombs on Japan. Although it put an end to the war, it also created an entire new age: The Cold War.

American Govt./ Econ: Dec. 13-17

This week we will continue our investigation of the American Free Enterprise System of Economics. We will discuss the key concepts of this system, as well as how it grants all of us economic freedom. Students will also be working on their business & product proposal projects. We will be in the computer lab this week for research, price comparisons, & to develop a market strategy for the product.

Click on the link below to go directly to the SAS Project Website!

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http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/ProductEntrance/Launch/launch.jsp?unit=413

JA 8 A Civics: Dec. 6-10

This week we will continue our investigation of the US legal system by discussing the similarities and differences between the adult and juvenile courts. We will break down the process from arrest to sentencing. Also, this week the class will get the chance to play jury after we watch some interactive court case films.

US History: Dec. 6-10

This week we will investigate the causes of WWII in Europe through the rise of dictators (Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Tojo), a worldwide depression, and a shift in poltical ideologies. We will look at how the United States, still dealing with the Great Depression, tried to remain neutral in another European conflict. We will then look at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (at right), the event that brought the United States into WWII.

American Govt./ Econ: Dec. 6-10

This week we will begin to investigate the American Free Enterprise System. We will discuss how the capitalist system creates the most freedom for consumers and producers and gives them choices with little government intervention. We will break down the advantages and disadvantages of this system and talk about the force that encourages people to play a role in it; PROFIT MOTIVE! We will also discuss how our economic freedoms are aligned to our political freedoms in the United States as well.