Lee Haywood : Previous Homework Assignments
May 16th-20th
May 18, 2011
7th: Part II of your final is tomorrow.
8th: Debates 2 and 3 will be held tomorrow.
American History: Part II of your final is tomorrow.
Government: Part II of your final is tomorrow.
May 17, 2011
7th: Complete review packet II if not completed I class.
8th: Complete your review packet.
American History: Complete your review packet.
Government: Complete your review packet.
Finals schedule:
7th: 5/18, 5/19
8th: 5/18, 5/20
American History: 5/18, 5/19
Government: 5/18, 5/19
May 16, 2011
7th: Complete review packet 1 if not completed I class.
8th: Complete through question 60 in your review packet.
American History: Complete through question 164 in your review packet.
Government: Complete through question 40 in your review packet.
Finals schedule:
7th: 5/18, 5/19
8th: 5/18, 5/20
American History: 5/18, 5/19
Government: 5/18, 5/19
May 9th-13th
May 13, 2011
Students should review for finals.
Finals schedule:
7th: 5/18, 5/19
8th: 5/18, 5/20
American History: 5/18, 5/19
Government: 5/18, 5/19
May 12, 2011
7th – Begin to study for finals. Create foldables for vocabulary words 1-20 (see handout). Bring all semester 1 vocabulary Foldables to class tomorrow.
8th – Prepare outlines and rough drafts of debate speeches.
American History –Complete questions 38-63 in the course review packet.
Government – Complete questions 21-40 in the course review packet.
May 11, 2011
7th – Begin to study for finals. Create foldables for vocabulary words 1-10 (see handout). Bring all semester 1 vocabulary Foldables to class tomorrow.
8th –Students should continue researching for their debate. If students have internet access at home it is expected that they bring in research notes to class tomorrow. Complete review questions 1-20 in the course review packet.
American History –Complete questions 1-37 in the course review packet.
Government – Complete questions 1-20 in the course review packet.
May 10, 2011
7th – Great Depression photo albums are due. Any students who do not turn in their Photo Album at the start of class tomorrow is expected to attend homework help Wednesday afternoon.
8th –Students should continue researching for their debate. If students have internet access at home it is expected that they bring in research notes to class tomorrow.
American History –Final drafts of Vietnam essays are due Wednesday, May 11th.
Government – Final draft of student’s Create a Constitution project is due tomorrow.
May 09, 2011
7th – Great Depression photo albums are due tomorrow at the end of class. Students should arrive to class with descriptions 1-5 completed and their 10 photos cut out.
8th –Students should continue researching for their debate. If students have internet access at home it is expected that they bring in research notes to class tomorrow.
American History – Students will have their Cold War Exam Tuesday, May 10th. Final drafts of Vietnam essays are due Wednesday, May 11th. Students should be preparing for both.
Government – Students should arrive to class tomorrow with the complete rough draft of their Create a Constitution Essay.
May 2nd - 6th
May 06, 2011
No homework this weekend.
May 05, 2011
7th – The final draft for each of your ten photo descriptions are due tomorrow.
8th –Students continue research for both the affirmative and opposition side of their debate. If students have internet access at home it is expected that they bring in research notes to class tomorrow.
American History – Students will have their Cold War Exam Tuesday, May 10th. Final drafts of Vietnam essays are due Wednesday, May 11th. Students should be preparing for both.
Government – Students should arrive to class tomorrow with the complete rough draft of their Create a Constitution Essay.
May 04, 2011
7th – Number the ten photographs in the order they will appear in your book. Write the description photograph 6-10. Descriptions should be at least 3 sentences in length and explain the historical context of the photo.
8th – students were assigned their debate topics today. Students should being research for both the affirmative and opposition side of their debate.
American History –Final drafts of paper are due next Wednesday.
Government – Complete the Branches of Government portion of your Create a Constitution Project.
May 03, 2011
7th – Number the ten photographs in the order they will appear in your book. Write the description photograph a-5. Descriptions should be at least 3 sentences in length and explain the historical context of the photo.
8th – students were assigned their debate topics today. Students should being research for both the affirmative and opposition side of their debate.
American History –Work on the rough draft of your paper. Rough drafts are due tomorrow.
Government – Complete the rights of citizens portion of your Create a Constitution Project.
May 02, 2011
7th – Number the ten photographs in the order they will appear in your book. Write the description for your first photograph. Descriptions should be at least 3 sentences in length and explain the historical context of the photo.
8th – No homework.
American History – Continue working on the essay drill outline and begin work on the rough draft of your paper.
Government – Complete the preamble portion of your Create a Constitution Project.
April 25th - 29th
April 29, 2011
No homework this weekend.
April 28, 2011
7th – Students will be holding a class debate tomorrow and have come home with their speeches tonight. Speeches are to be 3 minutes in length, and students should practice them in front of an audience (friends, family) if possible.
8th – Complete the outline for your first speech for the practice debates held tomorrow.
American History – Using the DBQ packet, complete analysis through Document E.
Government – Complete the brainstorming worksheet for your Create a Constitution Project.
April 27, 2011
7th – Complete the following assertions:
1. The New Deal went too far in its effort to help Americans during the Great Depression.
2. The New Deal did not go far enough to help Americans during the Great Depression.
8th – No homework.
American History – Due Thursday: Read page 1024-1049 and answer the following questions:
1. Why did the United States get involved in the Vietnam War?
2. How did the war in Vietnam differ from previous wars in American History?
3. How did the Vietnam War divide Americans at home?
4. What role did Vietnam play in the election of 1968?
5. How did the fighting in Vietnam come to an end for the U.S. and the Vietnamese?
6. What were the major consequences of the Vietnam War?
Government – Complete the brainstorming worksheet for your Create a Constitution Project.
April 26, 2011
7th – Read page 759-763. Then add any additional information from your reading to your Great Depression T-Chart.
8th – Write a rebuttal to the Penguin’s debate argument. Your argument must follow ARE format and be a complete paragraph.
American History – Due Thursday: Read page 1024-1049 and answer the following questions:
7. Why did the United States get involved in the Vietnam War?
8. How did the war in Vietnam differ from previous wars in American History?
9. How did the Vietnam War divide Americans at home?
10. What role did Vietnam play in the election of 1968?
11. How did the fighting in Vietnam come to an end for the U.S. and the Vietnamese?
12. What were the major consequences of the Vietnam War?
Government – No homework.
April 25, 2011
7th – Complete brochure about your assigned New Deal program. Each brochure needs a title, description and illustration.
8th – Find a video or audio recording of a public speech and evaluate it based on the 6 traits of public speaking. Be prepared to share your evaluation in class.
American History – Due Thursday: Read page 1024-1049 and answer the following questions:
13. Why did the United States get involved in the Vietnam War?
14. How did the war in Vietnam differ from previous wars in American History?
15. How did the Vietnam War divide Americans at home?
16. What role did Vietnam play in the election of 1968?
17. How did the fighting in Vietnam come to an end for the U.S. and the Vietnamese?
18. What were the major consequences of the Vietnam War?
Government – Finish your project comparing the U.S. political system to that of either China, Russia, Japan, or Mexico. Presentation will be tomorrow.
April 18th-22nd
April 21, 2011
7h – Complete the first column of your Great Depression graph by using the information on page 754-755.
8th – Complete the role of the U.S. Government Worksheet.
American History – No homework tonight.
Government – Create an outline of your project comparing the U.S. political system to that of either China, Russia, Japan, or Mexico
April 20, 2011
7h – Complete the ‘Black Tuesday,’ ‘Downward Spiral,’ ‘Hardtimes,’ and ‘Hoover’s Response’ panels of your storyboard. Remember to include a title, description, and colored illustration.
7s – Answer the following questions in your composition notebook: page 751 questions 3-7.
8th – No homework tonight.
American History – No homework tonight.
Government – Based on your readings select one of the following topics for research: Japan, China, Russia, Mexico
April 19, 2011
7th – Complete the ‘Black Tuesday’ and ‘Downward Spiral’ panels of your storyboard. Remember to include a title, description, and colored illustration.
8th – Complete the following prompts if not completed in class:
1: Mr. A. has 85 students. 80 of them turned in essays. Mr. A can grade 1 paper every 15 mins. How long will it take for Mr. A to grade all of the papers.
2: Mr. H. can make 100 burritos in a 10 hour shift. Mr. B. can make 85 burritos in an 8 hour shift. Who can make more burritos and hour.
American History – No homework tonight.
Government – The following prompts should be answered in students’ composition notebooks.
– Critical Thinking: Britain has no set date for election, except that elections must be held once every five years. How might this be used to the advantage of the ruling party? Do you feel this endangers the principles of democracy? Why or why not?
– Assessment: Create a Venn Diagram comparing Britain’s form of government to that of the United States.
April 18, 2011
7th – Add the following information to your Great Depression Web:
- Three causes of the Great Depression
- Three societal problems caused by the Great Depression
8th – Complete the Amazing Famers worksheet.
American History – ARE response: Compare the reasoning behind the U.N.’s resolution to commit to the conflicts in Korea and Libya.
Government – Completed the following questions:
1. Explain the basic concept of Marx’s Communist Theory
2. Explain how Communist Theory was put into action in the Soviet Union
3. Where did Marx believe the first communist societies would appear? Why?
4. How well did the Soviet Union follow the socialist ideals of economic and social equality? Why?
5. How well did China follow the socialist ideals of economic and social equality? Why?
April 11th - 15th
April 15, 2011
No homework this weekend. Good job on AIMS!
April 14, 2011
7th – No homework tonight due to AIMS.
8th – No homework tonight due to AIMS.
American History – ARE response: Which economic system do you find more beneficial: Socialism or Capitalism?
Government – Complete the outline of your assigned topic at home. Readings: 658-670
April 13, 2011
7S – Complete activity 2 and 3 on the Stock Ownership worksheet.
8th – No homework tonight due to AIMS.
American History – No homework tonight.
Government – Create an outline for your action plan.
April 12, 2011
7S – Complete questions 1-7 on the Stock Ownership Worksheet.
8th – No homework tonight due to AIMS.
American History – Complete part a-d for questions 21 on your unit review worksheet. Unit exam is on Wednesday.
Government – Complete the second half of the final draft of your research essay (paragraphs 1-8).
April 11, 2011
7th – Complete the ‘Headlines’ Worksheet.
8th – No homework tonight due to AIMS.
American History – Complete questions 1-20 on your unit review worksheet. Unit exam is on Wednesday.
Government – Complete the first half of the final draft of your research essay (paragraphs 1-4).
April 4th-8th
April 08, 2011
No homework this weekend. Come back rested and ready for AIMS!
April 07, 2011
7th – Read one of the following readings, and summarize the article in 1 paragraph. Be prepared to share your summary with the class tomorrow.
8th – Complete the worksheet entitled ‘What’s it Worth.’
American History –
Paragraph 1: Compare and Contrast the following two descriptions of the atomic bomb. What is each person saying about the bomb and its purpose, potential or value? (1 paragraph)
• “If the radiance of a thousand suns / were to burst into the sky / that would be like / the splendor of the Mighty One and I am become Death, the shatterer of worlds." Bhagavad Gita, quoted by Robert Oppenheimer upon seeing the detonation of the first atomic bomb.
• “Having found the bomb we have used it. We have used it against those who attacked us without warning at Pearl Harbor, against those who have starved and beaten and executed American prisoners of war, against those who have abandoned all pretense of obeying international law of warfare. We have used it in order to shorten the agony of war, in order to save the lives of thousands and thousands of young Americans. We shall continue to use it until we completely destroy Japan’s power to make war. Only a Japanese surrender will stop us.” Harry Truman, August 9, 1945.
Paragraph 2: Formulate an ARE expressing when, if ever you believe the atomic bomb should be used.
April 06, 2011
7th – Answer the following questions on a 3x5 card to be turned in as your exit pass:
1: Mr. A. has 85 students. 80 of them turned in essays. Mr. A can grade 1 paper every 15 mins. How long will it take for Mr. A to grade all of the papers.
2: Mr. H. can make 100 burritos in a 10 hour shift. Mr. B. can make 85 burritos in an 8 hour shift. Who can make more burritos and hour.
3: Name the three types of improvements that have brought about the large increase in agricultural productivity.
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8th – Complete the rough draft of your Civil Rights Essay. Final draft is due on Thursday. Please review the essay rubric and your previous essay for the class to note improvements that can be made.
American History – Read page 832-840 and 846-853. Study for your unit exam.
Government: Your research paper rough draft must be complete by the end of class tomorrow.
April 05, 2011
7th – Complete the Amazing Farmers worksheet.
8th – Complete the rough draft of your Civil Rights Essay. Final draft is due on Thursday. Please review the essay rubric and your previous essay for the class to note improvements that can be made.
American History – No homework due to AIMS.
April 04, 2011
7S – Complete the reading entitled ‘Gas Prices: A Case Study of the Relationship Between Price and Supply.’ Complete questions 1-7 on the accompanying worksheet.
7h – Complete the Gas Line Graph on the worksheet titled ‘Gas’
8th – Complete the rough draft of your Civil Rights Essay. Final draft is due on Thursday. Please review the essay rubric and your previous essay for the class to note improvements that can be made.
American History – Reading 826-831 and 855-861 then address the following prompt on a 3x5 card: Given your heritage and sex, what experience might you have faced had you lived during World War II?
Ex. Credit: What experience did your family have during WWII?
Government – No homework.
March 25, 2011
7S – No homework.
7h – Complete the reading entitled ‘Gas Prices: A Case Study of the Relationship Between Price and Supply.’ Complete all questions on the accompanying worksheet.
8th – Complete Civil Rights Essay Drill
American History – No homework
Government – No homework.
March 24, 2011
7S – No homework due to spelling bee
7h – Complete the reading entitled ‘Gas Prices: A Case Study of the Relationship Between Price and Supply.’ Complete questions 1 and 7 on the accompanying worksheet.
8th – No homework due to AIMS practice exam.
American History – Complete the Mobile, Alabama portion of your Wartowns comparison chart.
Government – Highlight all research notes relevant to your topic. Compile a list of subtopics relevant to your main topic.