World History: Nov. 14-18

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.

American Govt./Econ. Nov. 14-18

This week we will continue looking at the role of the United States in the world. We will continue to discuss the organizations that influence the politics of the United States and the rest of the world. We will begin to focus more on how economics plays a role in the political process. We will begin to investigate the basic fundamentals of economics as well. We will also discuss the different types of economic systems that are found throughout the world.

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JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 7-11

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.

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World History: Nov. 7-11

This week we will begin our investigation of the Absolute (like Louis XIV of France at left) Monarchs. We will also discuss the impact of the Enlightenment & Scientific Revolution in Europe. Then we will move on to the problems brewing in Europe and specifically France that would lead to a revolution. We will discuss the many causes of the French Revolution, as well as the strange events that would follow. Towards the end of the week we will discuss the effects of the French Revolution, not just in France, but across the globe, as it led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

American Govt./ Econ. Nov. 7-11

This week students will present their Supreme Court Research Projects to the class. We will begin the presentations on Monday, hopefully finishing on Tuesday. ALL RESEARCH PAPERS ARE DUE MONDAY! After the presentations, we will spend the rest of the week watching a documentary and the film Gideon's Trumpet, based on the real story of Clarence E. Gideon. This simple, poor man took a case all the way to the Supreme Court and changed the meaning of the Constitution for all Americans.

JA 8 A Civics: Oct. 31-Nov. 4

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.

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World History: Oct. 31-Nov. 4

This week we will conclude the Reformation era & 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 Govt./ Econ. Oct. 31-Nov. 4

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: Oct. 24-28

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 Preseident, 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: Oct. 24-28

This week we will discuss the Renaissance & Reformation, which led to many changes throughout Europe & 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 Luter (Left) & King Henry VIII of England (Right), as these two men would play a vital role in the transformation of religion during the Reformation.

American Govt./ Econ: Oct. 24-28

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. We will also investigate the differences between Criminal & Civil Law, as long with a review of our individual rights that we are entitled to if arrested, or in a court of law.

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JA 8 A Civics: Oct. 17-21

This week students will present their Volunteerism projects to the rest of class and then we will continue our look at the Legislative branch of the Federal government. Our focus for this week will be on the work that Congressmen and women actually do, most importantly, creating laws. We will place much focus on the process of how a bill becomes a law, and how the committee system works in Congress.

World History: Oct. 17-21

This week students will present their Middle Ages projects to the class and we will continue our investigation of the time period. This week our focus will be on the effects of the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War on the continent of Europe. Towards the end of the week we will begin our investigation of the Renaissance and Reformation period in Europe, which ended the "Dark Ages" of Europe.

American Govt./ Econ. Oct. 17-21

Welcome back from Fall Break! This week we will continue our investigation of the Executive branch. We will continue to discuss the different roles of the President, along with some of the legislative and judicial powers that the president holds well. We will also investigate the different offices that are a part of the Executive branch andthe role of the president's cabinet in making government policy. We will look closely at the president's role in foreign policy and economic policy as well.