JA 8 A Civics: Dec. 3-7

This week we continue our investigation of the American legal system. We will examine some of our legal rights & responsibilities. We will examine the rights we are entitled to if we are arrested, as well as the rights we are entitled to during a trial. We will also examine the history of how the American legal system & our laws developed over time. We will also discuss the steps in the trial process & the similarities & differences between civil & criminal law.

World History: Dec. 3-7

This week we will continue our investigation of Napoleon's Empire. We will discuss the causes and effects of each, along with the important events after the fall of Napoleon. Near the end of the week we will look at the emergence of nation-states throughout Europe and the new ideas that shaped them. We will also begin to examine the many changes that occurred during the 19th century that would set the stage for 2 global wars in the 20th century.

Economics: Dec. 3-7

This week we will finish our discussion of basic Economic concepts and systems and 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.

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JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 26-30

This week we will begin our investigation of the Judicial Branch. We will discuss the duties of the courts in our country, as well as how they are organized from the Supreme Court all the way down to local courts. We will also discuss the impact that Supreme Court decisions have had on Americans through Constitutional changes that have happened due to the Court's rulings. Once again, we will also focus on checks and balances and the role it plays between the 3 branches of government.

World History: Nov. 26-30

This week we will begin our investigation of the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon. We will discuss the causes and effects that the revolution would have in France and throughout Europe. As the revolution raged on, Napoleon emerged through swift military victories and his popularity increased significantly. While the people of France were dealing with "The Terror," Napoleon actually offered stability to a nation in turmoil. We will discuss how Napoleon was able to assume absolute power and forge an empire across Europe.

Economics: Nov. 26-30

This week we will continue our discussion of major concepts within economics. We will discuss the issue of scarcity & unlimited wants. We will also investigate topics such as opportunity cost, the factors of production, and resources; including natural and human. We will discuss the concept of renewable & non-renewable resources as well. Towards the end of the week we will begin to focus on the American Free Enterprise System.

ALL CLASSES: Nov. 19-20

This is only a 2 day week due to Thanksgiving!

Gov/Econ: Students will present their Judicial Branch section projects and we will conclude with a discussion on the role of the courts in our government. Next week we will switch our focus to Economics.

World History: We will conclude our study of the Age of Exploration and begin to examine the Age of Reason. We will discuss the foundations of the Enlightenment, as well as the new ideas that would be the catalyst for revolutions throughout the globe.

JA 8 Civics:  Students will present their Presidential Biography Essays to the class. Presentations will most likely take up most of the time in this 2 day week, and then we will conclude with a discussion on the ever-growing powers of the Executive Branch in our government. 

JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 12-16

This week we will continue our investigation of the Executive branch of government. We will discuss the duties & powers of the president & vice president, as well as what other member of the Executive branch do on a daily basis to help make government run smoothly. We will also cover checks & balances & the role they play for the president. We will also discuss why the Constitution does not grant as many specific powers to the president as it does to the Congress. Why did the framers do this? We will examine how presidential power has grown over the course of our nation's history from Washington to Obama. Later in the week we will begin our study of the Judicial Branch of our Federal government.

World History: Nov. 12-16

This week we will  begin our investigation of the Age of Exploration. We will focus our efforts on the effects it had for peoples in the Old & New Worlds. We will look closely at Columbus, Pizarro, & Cortes. We will discuss the issues of the Columbian Exchange, including the transfer of culture, religion, & disease. We will investigate the interactions between conquerors & the conquered. Towards the end of the week we will shift our focus back to the Old World by discussing the Age of Absolute Rulers in Europe, along with the lasting impact some of these rulers would have for future generations.

American Government: Nov. 12-16

This week we continue our investigation of the American legal system. We will also examine some of our legal rights & responsibilities. We will examine the rights we are entitled to if we are arrested, as well as the rights we are entitled to during a trial. We will also examine the history of how the American legal system & our laws developed over time. We will also continue to discuss the steps in the trial process & the similarities & differences between civil & criminal law.

JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 5-9

This week we will conclude our investigation of the Legislative branch & begin the Executive branch. We will discuss the qualifications for becoming President, the many roles & duties of the President  as well as the Executive branch departments. We will also look closely at how exactly the President is elected; through a complicated system called the Electoral College. We will also investigate the role that checks & balances through Presidential vetoes and judicial appointments.

World History: Nov. 5-9

This week we will discuss the Renaissance & Reformation, which led to many changes throughout Europe & around the globe. What led to these major events? We will discuss the causes & effects of each this week! The Renaissance was a rebirth for culture & learning after the Dark Ages in Europe. We will focus on the many advancements in art, science, & technology. The Reformation began with challenges to the superiority of the Catholic Church, which held massive amounts of power in the medieval world. Emphasis will be on the roles of Martin Luther (Left)  & King Henry VIII (Right) of England, as these two men would play a vital role in the transformation of religion and culture during the Reformation.

American Government:Nov. 5-9

This week we will continue our investigation of the Judicial Branch. We will discuss the duties of the court system in our country, as well as how they are organized from the Supreme Court all the way down to local courts. We will also discuss the impact that Supreme Court decisions have had on Americans through Constitutional changes that have happened due to the Court's rulings. Once again, we will also focus on checks and balances and the role it plays between the 3 branches of government.