Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Wed. Mar. 2

Homework: Read and understand pages 621-625. Vocabulary Quiz Fri. Chapter Review Thursday.
In Class: Rework on Chapter 23 Section 1 Review.
Bell work: What does balance of trade mean?

Mr. Moore
Thank you for the AHEA TOTY award.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Tuesday, Mar. 1

Homework: Read and understand pages 614-621. Vocabulary Quiz 27 Fri.
In Class: Work on Chromebook for final draft; letter to the legislature about K12 schools.
Ariel, Double Spaced, 12 pt font. Chapter 23 Section 1 Review handout. (if absent see me to take)
Bell Work: What are the goals of U.S. foreign policy?
Mr. Moore

Monday, February 29, 2016

Monday, Feb. 29

Homework: Read and understand pages 576-583. Vocabulary Quiz 27 Friday.
In Class: Vocabulary 27. Reading pages 562-567. Letter to the Legislature Rough Draft work.
Bell Work: Should college be free to attend like K-12 public schools? Justify your answer.
8th Grade Vocabulary 27 Chapter 23
  1.  alliance
  2. executive agreement
  3. diplomatic recognition
  4. diplomacy
  5. summit
  6. foreign aid
  7. aspects (610)
  8. O.A.S
  9. United Nations
  10. NAFTA

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Wed. Feb. 24

Homework: Enjoy your break!!!
In Class: Writing a persuasive letter to the legislature. Prompt: Is public school worth it? Using your Cost/Benefit Analysis work to help you decide if it is, or is not worth the cost. Or do we need to change it all around and do something completely different. A minimum of three paragraphs. Introduction, main body explaining your reasoning, and a conclusion. This is a rough draft.
Bell work: What is NAFTA and does it help the U.S.?

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday, Feb. 23

Homework: none.
In Class: Public School Cost/Benefit Analysis discussion. Read Pages 565-574 and answer question 22 a,b,c on page 577.
Bell work: What are the differences between command and market economies?

Mr. Moore

Monday, February 22, 2016

Monday, Feb. 22

Homework: none.
In Class: Read pages 556-564. Answer questions 20 a,b,c; 21 a,b,c on page 576. Answer in complete sentences.
Bell Work: Who does the U.S. complte against in the world today. Name at least three countries.

Mr. Moore

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Fri. Feb. 19

Homework: Be well.
In Class: Vocabulary 25 Quiz.
Bell work: What needs to be improved most in public schools?

Mr. Moore