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Password to join our private class contest:   telesis

Click on the following links to become more acquainted with some basic vocabulary, trading strategies, and other helpful hints!

http://money.cnn.com/data/hotstocks/    * THIS IS VERY INFORMATIVE*

http://www.howthemarketworks.com/stock-market-articles/

http://money.cnn.com/investing/

http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/

JA 8 B Civics: Apr. 29-May 3

This week we will finish up our discussion of the Executive Branch. We will discuss the President's role in foreign policy as Chief Diplomat & Commander in Chief. We will also discuss the role of the other 2 branches in the foreign policy process, through checks and balances. We will also be testing on this chapter this week, & your Chapter 7 packet is due. Later in the week we will move on to the Judicial Branch. We will focus our efforts on the duties of the court system in our nation, beginning with the most powerful court in the U.S.; the Supreme Court. We will begin with a discussion of "What is Equal Justice Under Law?"

U.S. History: Apr. 29-May 3

This week we will complete our investigation of FDR’s attempts to end the depression under his New Deal

programs, and then we will begin our discussion of the causes of WWII in Europe through the rise of dictators, a worldwide depression, and a shift in political 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, the event that brought the United States into WWII.

Conflicts of the 20th Century: Apr. 29-May 3

This week we will continue our investigation of WWII after the success of Operation Overlord. We will discuss the liberation of France, as this was a significant event in the war. After pushing the Nazis out of France, the Allied knew the next step would be to invade Germany. We will examine how the American and British troops faced off against the Nazis from the west, as we will discuss the Battle of the Bulge- Hitler's last gamble offensive against the Allies. Then we will investigate the Soviet invasion from the east and the take-over of Berlin. As the Allies surrounded Germany, Hitler would commit suicide, leaving the Third Reich without a leader. We will discuss the Nazi surrender, as well as what Allied troops would find on their way to Germany- the concentration camps that would reveal the horrors of Hitler's "Final Solution."

JA 8 B Civics: April 22-26

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 members 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.

U.S. History: April 22-26

This week we will continue looking at the U.S. involvement during WWI, as well as the effect on the
homefront during the war. Finally, we will examine President Wilson's role in trying to create an everlasting peace, through his 14 points. Then we will move on to the Roaring Twenties and the Stock Market Crash that followed. We will discuss what caused the crash, after almost a decade of growth and prosperity.

Conflicts of the 20th Century: April 22-26

This week much of our efforts will be focused on the WWII  projects. You have had time to complete independent research on your topics, and now you will hopefully be prepared to put it all together. Towards the end of the week we will investigate the Day of Days- D-Day! We will discuss the importance of General Eisenhower's role in the invasion and the beginnings of liberation of Nazi controlled Europe. We will discuss the liberation of France, as this was a significant event in the war. After pushing the Nazis out of France, the Allied knew the next step would be to invade Germany.

JA 8 B Civics: April 15-19

JA students will be taking AIMS this week, so be sure to eat a good breakfast and get enough sleep! 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.

U.S. History: April 15-19

This week students will give their group presentations & then we will begin 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!

Conflicts of the 20th Century: April 15-19

This week we will focus our efforts on the turning tides of the European theater
 of WWII. As the Americans were battling against the Japanese in the Pacific, and the Soviets were trying to hold back the Nazis, the Allied Powers were planning to take back Europe from the Axis. Would it be Italy or France first? We will discuss the debate between the "Big 3"-Churchill, Roosevelt, & Stalin over what to do next. We will investigate the motives behind their opinions, as well as what actually happened. Italy would be first! We will discuss the Allied invasion of Italy, the removal of Mussolini, the attempt to put Mussolini back in power, & finally the fall of Mussolini & the fascists in Italy. Now that the Allies had a foothold on mainland Europe; it would be time to take back the rest of the continent.

Wall St. Warriors Enrichment

Welcome to your new enrichment class! Click on the green image below to join our group contest! You will need to register with an e-mail address and create your own account password. Click on the green image below to go to the website and register!

 

Password to join our private class contest:   telesis

Click on the following links to become more acquainted with some basic vocabulary, trading strategies, and other helpful hints!

http://money.cnn.com/data/hotstocks/    * THIS IS VERY INFORMATIVE*

http://www.howthemarketworks.com/stock-market-articles/

http://money.cnn.com/investing/

http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/

JA 8 B Civics: April 8-12

This week we will continue our investigation of the Legislative Branch. We will examine the process in how a bill becomes a law, as well as a discussion of why the framers made this process so difficult. We will also perform our Congressional Simulation this week so that students have a chance to see how Congress really works as they will have to work in groups to try and create bills and pass them into law.

U.S. History: April 8-12

This week we will continue our investigation of the birth of "Modern America." We will analyze how

industrialization changed America by bringing new immigrants from all over the world to the United States. Students will have time in the computer lab to work on their research papers and projects this week as well. As we near the final weeks of the semester, it is crucial to give our best efforts on assignments like this!

Conflicts of the 20th Century: April 8-12

This week we will examine the struggle for the Mediterranean, including battles in North Africa & Operation Torch. We will also investigate Hitler's invasion of the USSR - Operation Barbarossa, which would create problems for the Nazis. We will discuss what led to Hitler's desire to invade the USSR & why the invasion failed. We will also discuss the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, which brought the U.S. into WWII!