World History: Dec. 19-23

This week we will continue our investigation of WWII. As Hitler's armies began to take control of most of Europe, the Japanese would unleash a sneak attack against the United States at Pearl Harbor. As the United States entered the war, the tides would begin to turn in favor of the Allies, also due in part to Hitler's failed invasion of the Soviet Union; Operation Barbarossa. Towards the end of the week we will investigate & discuss how the Allies began to strike back against the Axis on all fronts, including the most famous invasion of all; Operation Overlord. D-Day would mark the beginning of the end for Axis controlled Europe. Finally, we will discuss the first use of an atomic bomb, and how it would end the war, and lay the groundwork for a new conflict; the Cold War.

American Govt./ Econ. Dec. 19-23

This week we will continue our Business Projects and then we will start our study of personal finance. We will discuss budgeting for short-term & long-term financial goals. We will discuss taxes, & the effects on our financial well-being. We will also investigate other types of saving & investing, as well as the use of credit, through loans or credit cards. We will discuss the pros & cons of the use of credit as well.

“ The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. ”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

JA 8 A Civics: Dec. 12-16

This week we will conclude our investigation of citizenship and the internet. Then 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.

World History: Dec. 12-16

We will begin this week by examining the end of WWI and the problems created by the Treaty of Versailles, focusing on the impact it would have on Germany. We will examine the post-WWI uncertainty, as well as a worldwide depression that would have major ramifications across the globe. We will then shift our focus towards the rise of dictators after WWI, with an investigation of how Mussolini, Stalin, & Hitler obtained absolute power in their nations. Towards the end of the week we will closely examine the rise of Hitler & the creation of Nazi Germany. We will look at how the Nazis would take over all aspects of German life. We will also discuss how Hitler's defiance of the Versailles treaty would create the conditions for the bloodiest conflict in human history; the Second World War!

American Govt./ Econ: Dec. 12-16

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. 5-9

This week we will begin our investigation of Citizenship & the Internet. We will discuss how the internet help people participate in civic life, as well as the drawbacks of internet use, such as misinformation and bias. We will also investigate how governments can regulate internet use for children and adults as well. Finally, we will talk about how our rights, such as speech and privacy are affected by the internet.

Click the link below to go to the SAS Activity for this week:

http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/Launch?id=216

World History: Dec. 5-9

This week we will begin our investigation of WWI. We will begin by discussing the long-term & short-term causes for the breakout of war. Why did the First World War break out only 6 weeks after one man's assassination? We will discuss the following MAIN points: MILITARISM, ALLIANCES, IMPERIALISM, & NATIONALISM. Towards the end of the week we will discuss how advances in technology would change warfare forever. We will also investigate what it was like to be involved in trench warfare.

American Govt./Econ: Dec. 5-9

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.

JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 28-Dec. 2

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. We will also investigate the importance of Jury Duty Service the role that everyday people play in our system of justice. Also, this week the class will get the chance to play jury as we watch some interactive court case films.

Click on the link below to go to this week's SAS Activity:

http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/Launch?id=216

World History: Nov. 28-Dec. 2

This week we will investigate the many changes of the 19th century after the fall of Napoleon. We will investigate the effects that these vast changes would have on the early part of the 20th century and the eventual break-out of the First World War. We will focus on the Industrial Revolution and the growth of progressive thought in Europe. We will examine the effects of Nationalism and Imperialism (Check out the British Imperialism Political Cartoon at left) as well. These factors played an important role in the growth of nation-states and the factors that led to WWI. Towards the end of the week we shall discuss and investigate the long-term and the immediate causes that led to World War I.

American Govt./ Econ: Nov. 28-Dec. 2

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. 21-22

Due to Thanksgiving, we only have a 2 day week, however, we will use our limited time to the besst of our abilities.

Am. Govt/ Econ. -This week we will continue our inves

tigation 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.

World History- 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.


JA 8 A 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.

JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 14-18

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.