| Date |
Government and Politics |
World Religions |
US History |
| 6/2 |
no homework- enjoy Catoctin |
Read Ch 4 & 5- Strength To Love |
Work on paper- due Tuesday |
| 6/1 |
no homework |
Read Ch: 3 no questions |
Rough Draft due tomorrow |
| 5/30 |
browse the news and find a current issue that you have an opinion about. Think about your stance on that issue and be prepared to write about that opinion. |
Read Chapter 2 in Strength To Love answer questions 1)What do you find compelling in King's case against conformity? 2) What does he mean by a transformed nonconformist?Give an example 3)Identify a line or paragraph that tells you something about King's worldview and explain what it reveals. |
Start writing paper. 2-3 page rough draft (with five documented sources) due on Tuesday. Develop a thesis (make an arguement) then give reasons to support it. Assume the reader has little to no prior knowledge of the subject, so part of your task is to explain the background and importance of the event/person, etc.
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| 5/29 |
no homework |
Read preface, forward and Chapter one in Dr. King's Strength To Love. Answer questions 1)What does Correta say was the central element of King's philosophy of nonviolence? 2)What does King say about the conflict between religion and science? Do you agree? 3) How might King's view of God as both tough-minded and soft-hearted have shaped his action? |
read article on Marshall Plan. Be prepared to answer questions about it in class. |
| 5/28 |
no homework |
find an islamic organization that is working for peace |
find 10 facts about your paper topic |
| 5/27 |
Watergate questions |
read fundamentalism article |
no homework |
| 5/23 |
no homework |
no homework |
The creation, use and even existance of the atomic bomb has raise many lasting questions. Write a pertinent question (that may or may not have an answer) ie: what would have happened if we had no dropped the bomb? How did the creation of the bomb change things? Be prepared to discuss possible answers to your question. Corrections for quiz due Tuesday. |
| 5/22 |
no homework |
no homework |
no homework |
| 5/21 |
Supreme Court papers due tomorrow |
no homework |
no homework |
| 5/20 |
read article on Watergate |
no homework |
no homework |
| 5/19 |
Work on SC essay- extention until Thursday |
This I Believe essay due tomorrow |
Make sure you have finished your explaination of important WWII events during the year you were assigned. |
| 5/16 |
work on SC essay |
work on This I Believe essay |
research the year during WWII that you were assigned. Add/subtract to list until it contains items you think were important. Explain those events (~5). Then select what you would identify as the most significant event and explain it in at least two paragraphs. |
| 5'15 |
no homework |
Start working on This I believe essay |
no homework |
| 5/14 |
read New Yorker Article on voting
"E vote" |
Having heard the "This I believe" essays, add about five statements about your own personal beliefs. |
no homework |
| 5/13 |
complete technology in politics worksheet |
no homework- make sure you bring in your three statements of belief if you have not done so. |
No class today- complete New Deal agency assignment for tomorrow. |
| 5/12 |
Rough draft for Supreme Court (SC) paper due tomorrow |
Write down 3 statements of things you believe. If these statements were added to the sheet we did in class, you would have written "Agree" next to them |
Choose one of the agencies or programs created as part of FDR's "New Deal." Find out what the role of that agency was and the things that it did (or did not do). examples of agencies created: Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) Civilian Conservation Corp(CCC), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), Farm Security Administration (FSA), National Youth Adminstration (NYA), Public Works Administration (PWA), Social Security Administration (SSA), |
| 5/9 |
work on research for supreme court paper. Rough draft due Tuesday |
no homework |
no homework |
| 5/8 |
outline for supreme court paper due tomorrow |
none |
no homework |
| 5/7 |
bring in notes from Marbury v. Madison article on the cases significance after 200 years. |
complete Judaism fill in the blank worksheet |
Amanda, Malka, and Ayah prepare for presentation. If you have presented already no homework |
| 5/6 |
no homework- Sam M's day to share an article tomorrow. |
no homework |
If you have not presented, be ready to go tomorrow. We will not get to everyone, but you should be prepared. |
| 5/1 |
read article on Marbury v. Madison, take notes |
no homework |
Preparing presentation. Presenting Tuesday- Trez, Billie, Sam, David Presenting Wed-Amanda, Malka, Zach, Chris |
| 4/28 |
no homework |
no homework |
read anti-trust article and answer monopoly questions for tomorrow. |
| 4/1 |
begin researching your position- for State or Federal control over the issue of Abortion |
Read chapter 1 in "Zen Mind, Beginners Mind" |
Research your topic from Reconstructin Era. Be prepared to teach us about it tomorrowfor about 5 min. |
| 3/19 |
Constitution paper due tomorrow! |
one and a half page informal essay on an element of the eight fold path. Questions to think about (do not have to be included) what does it mean, examples of living/not living in accordance with it, what does following it accomplish, what would it look like in your life. |
no homework |
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| 3/12 |
Work on constitution paper. Rough draft due on Tuesday. |
Read article about the 8 fold path |
Quiz on Ken Burn's Civil War Monday. Be prepared to answer questions about significant events, expain themes, identify major figures, and support essay questions with facts and quotes |
| 3/11 |
no homework |
select 5 of the 8 fold path. Give two examples of things that would or would not fit. Explain one of the 8. Also, finish reading Buddhism chapter and come up with two questions you have from the section. "Beyond Substance." If you can, also come up with an example that illustrates the ideas from the Beyond Substance section. |
no homework |
| 3/7 |
come up with topic for constitution paper. Tuesday a 1/2 page to page Abstract (summary) of what the paper will be about is due. The paper should deal with a portioon of the consitution and its meaning, implications, applications, history, and /or relevance, etc. |
no homework |
Begin work on Gettysburg address magazine article. Identify magazine that the article is meant for, date published/to be published, title of article. Select a creative angle from which to look at the Gettysburg address. Your article should be between 300-400 words. The substance of the article, taking a deep look at an aspect of the address, is most important. However, balance that and a creative approach that would make your magazine want to publish it. due Tuesday. |
| 3/6 |
no homework |
no homework |
read Gettysburg address |
| 3/4 |
post predictions on presidential primaries on blog |
study for quiz Thursday |
no homework |
| 3/3 |
connect to class blog (email me if your link does not work) add your predictions for the democratic primaries. |
start studying for quiz Thursday |
no homework |
| 2/29 |
finish reading constitution. Explain the significance of one section and write a question you have of another (if you do not have any questions, explain two sections) |
no homework |
no homework |
| 2/28 |
read through article III in The Constitution |
no homewok |
Create 7 notecards with facts, quotes, etc. from Ken Burn's "Civil War" on one side of the card, and a question pertaining to that information on the other side. |
| 2/27 |
read 2 feature articles from Upfront. Summarize in a couple paragraphs and be prepared to explain article to the class. |
read hinduism "beliefs" handout |
no homework |
| 2/26 |
watch part of debate tonight (or read about in paper or online). Make observations about policy, demenor, tactics, audience response, etc. |
no homework |
Read "A Prayer for the Dying" book review and answer questions. The copy you have cuts off a the bottom of a couple columns. Here is a link to the whole article A Prayer for the Dying |
| 2/21 |
Research and write down the views of each of the four remaining presidential candidates on three issues of your choosing |
complete the Hindu goddess portion of handout, indicating the way in which each of the three listed goddesses is represented |
no homework |
| 2/15 |
no homework-enjoy your long weekend |
no homework enjoy your long weekend |
work on timeline assighment. Be ready to turn in as a group early in the period Tuesday. |
| 2/14 |
read "Is Obama a Mac and Hillary a PC?" |
no homework |
no homework |
| 2/12 |
watch/read coverage of tonights Chesapeake Primaries |
no homework |
write down 5 events, periods of U.S. History, doctrines etc. that have been motivated by or reflective of Manifest Destiny |
| 2/8 |
no homework |
no homework |
read handout about reform and answer the four questions listed at the bottom of page. |
| 2/7 |
read New York Times article |
no homework |
no homework |
Date: |
Intro to World Religions |
Peace Studies |
U.S. History |
| 1/16 |
work on guide book and be ready to finish it in class tomorrow |
Finish Gandhi and answer Q's. If you have not done so, bring in visual representations of peace stories. Tomorrow is the last chance to turn in any other missing assignments. |
Write Journal entry from the perspective of a fictional or historic figure from the time period you selected. Create your story using historically accurate events and details, with license to add, change and fictionalize portions. However, maintain a basic acuracy of events. Should be around 2 pages, but use your judgement and creativity. |
| 1/14 |
read The Times and Judiasm Ch 11 |
turn in Gandhi paper (two pages on topic of your choice.)
for wed: represent 3 peace stories and 3 themes from the peace stories through pictures, drawing, writing or medium of your choice. Wed we will put them togeether into a collage. Finish reading Gandhi at your own pace by Thursday Q's due Thursday as well. |
make sure you turn in your Abolitionist notes and notes about presidential candidates that you researched. |
| 12/17 |
no homework-have a great break |
Read Gandhi Ch 13-17 |
no homework-have a great break |
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no homework |
Gandhi 10-13 |
no homework |
| 12/13 |
no homework |
Read Gandhi Ch 1-4 |
finish research on Washington, Adams, or Jefferson, to present tomorrow. |
| 12/11 |
no homework |
finish Thoreau journal entry |
no homework |
| 12/10 |
no homework |
write journal entry expanding upon your ideas about Thoreau quote and your answers to the questions. |
Finish reading article about early american government. Answer questions |
| 12/7 |
read next chapter in Tao of Pooh |
select Thoreau quote, answer questions. |
no homework |
| 12/6 |
no homework |
no homework |
no homework |
| 12/4 |
finish Bitsy Backson chapter |
read your portion of Thoreau's Civil Disobedience . Be prepared to tell the class about what it means and share important sections. |
no homework |
| 12/3 |
Finish chapter. Explain Wu Wei, give two examples of it from the chapter and one from life. |
no homework |
Finish your 2 page paper on a constitutional amendment. |
| 11/29 |
no homework |
no homework |
Work on Paper. Have most or all of it written by mon. ready to refine |
| 11/28 |
In The Tao of Pooh, read Spelling Tuesday and get a start on Cottleston Pie. |
no homework -Billie,Anastassia, Taylor, and Julie- bring NVC Test |
For tomorrow, choose one of the first 10 amendments to write about (2 page paper due Tuesday). Begin researching it. Possible topics include different interpretations, personal/societal impact, supreme court cases that have dealt with it, a case for or against it, the historic context that lead to that right, |
| 11/27 |
no homework |
no homework- After I passed back NVC tests, if you did not return it to me, bring it to class tomorrow. |
no homework |
| 11/26 |
no homework |
Is there anything you would consider a categorical imperative? If so, what? If not, why not? Write a couple paragraphs and be prepared to discuss. |
no homework |
| 11/20 |
no homework |
no homework |
read constitution. Answer questions
1) How is the Constitution organized?
2) What similarities are there between the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation?
3) What portion of it can be interpreted in more than one way? How? |
| 11/19 |
no homework |
no homework |
no homework |
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| 11/16 |
research your religious leader |
No homework. If you did not turn in essay on how you used NVC, do so monday. |
no homework. If you did not share about your article of confederation, bring notes and article on monday so you are ready to do so. |
| 11/15 |
research your religious leader |
Test tomorrow; 1 page on how you used NVC due tomorrow. |
no homework |
| 11/13 |
select religious leader to research. |
no homework |
read and take notes on article |
| 11/12 |
no homework |
review book, Test on NVC Thursday |
Timeline of American Revolution, due tomorrow (at least 10 events). |
| 11/9 |
no homework |
read ch 10 |
no homework |
| 11/7 |
no homework |
no homework |
no homework |
| 11/5 |
Study for quiz thursday. Add Buddhist story to google doc (or type and bring in) Joe, add notes to google doc. |
read chapter 9 |
no homework |
| 11/2 |
Contribute to study guide on Google docs. |
Read Chapter 8. Answer questions:
1) how can you emphathize with someone who says "no" to you.
2) How can you end or bring life into a boring conversation with compassion. |
Read "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughs. Anwer the questions:
1) What would Langston Hughs response be to the ideas in the Declaration of Independence.
2)Having read this poem, what is the value of an unfinished idea like "all men are created equal"?
3) What does Hughs mean by "America will be"? |
| 11/1 |
find Zen/Buddhism story |
no homework. Catch up in book if you are not through chapter 7 |
no homework |
| 10/30 |
no homework |
read chapter 7, do excercise at end of chapter |
read The Declaration of Independence and
1) identify and explain ideas present in declaration
2) explain the ways in which you see the influence of Thomas Paine and "Common Sense" on the Declaration. |
| 10/29 |
no homework |
read chapter 6 |
no homework |
| 10/26 |
Finish Being Peace and Buddhist greeting card |
Read Chapter 5 in NVC |
no homework |
| 10/24 |
Finish Being Peace and Buddhist greeting card by monday |
no homework |
Read Common Sense by Thomas Paine. Select 1 or 2 things from it that are especially important. Write a page in your journal about why they are important. |
| 10/23 |
Finish Being Peace by Monday |
read Chapter 2 in NVC |
no homework |
| 10/18 |
no homework |
finish chapter 1 if you have not read it already |
no homework |
| 10/17 |
no homework |
read chapter one of Nonviolent Communication. Iif you did not turn in your abstract (summary) with your presentation, have it for me tomorrow. |
No homework. |
| 10/16 |
1 page typed, double spaces connecting ideas, concepts, stories etc. to your life. Have you experienced something that illustrates the ideas in the book, do you have an idea of how you want to put these concepts into practice?
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be ready to present if you have not yet. Make sure you have a 1/2 page to 1 page abstract. |
Final Draft of research paper due Thursday. If you have any questions tonight or wed. email me at mikeatthorntonfriends.org |
| 10/11 |
no homework |
work on presentations |
Keep working on paper. Make sure to keep track of your sources and document them as you go along. Footnote and Works Cited format (Turabian Style) |
| 10/9 |
read chapters 3 & 4. Continue writing down concepts and definitions.
Find something you like about what he says. |
work on presentations. |
Rough Draft of research paper due Thursday. |
| 10/8 |
read chapters 1&2 of Being Peace. Write down terms you are not clear about, definitions of terms he explains, and quotes that strike you.. |
work on research for presentations |
work on your research paper. You should have a thesis, outline, and should be starting to write . |
| 10/5 |
start working on reflective paper. Where have you noticed conec |
Research presentation topic. Have research with you on Monday. expectations and grading for presentations |
Research paper topic. For Monday, bring your research, outline, and working thesis. First drafts are due Thursday so it is best if you can finish your outline and start writing as soon as possible.
Paper instructions |
| 10/4 |
grade quiz -handicap it for level of difficulty and decide what level of understanding was demonstrated . Then assign a grade. |
research your human rights violation |
Research your topic. Gather materials, gain a basic understanding for the topic you will be writing about. If you still have not picked a topic, be ready to tell me about one tomorrow. Assignment description and topic ideas |
| 10/2 |
no homework |
have topic proposal for human rights violation presentation on thursday |
select research paper topic or have your own proposal for me to look at by Thursday. If you are coming up with your own topic, have a backup idea as well. |
| 10/1 |
no homework |
find 5 human rights violations that are happening around the world (not including those we discussed in class today) |
Finish reading Catactin Mt. Park history article. |
| 9/26-9/28 |
community service/catoctin |
CS/Catoctin |
CS/Catoctin |
| 9/25 |
finish reading |
no homework |
no homework |
| 9/24 |
finish reading handout and answer questions about the Goddesses |
no homework |
no homework |
| 9/21 |
finish reading BBC article about Hinduism |
Decide something you will do to create peace today. Write it down and do it. |
complete film accuracy chart and finish reading "Indigene" for monday |
| 9/20 |
read chapters 19 & 20 in Complete Idiots Guide to world religions |
no homework |
no homework |
| 9/19 |
no homework |
no homework |
no homework |
| 9/18 |
No homework |
Set a personal goal for the year 2015 |
work on your film accuracy chart |
| Mon. 9/17 |
No homework |
Match Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with the UNDHR. What needs and rights correspond? Are there any rights/needs that do not have a counterpart? |
Start finding sources to answer questions from your film accuracy chart. |
| Fri. 9/14 |
Find a recent news article about religion. |
No homework |
Answer one of the following questions
1 paged typed:
a)How does Howard Zinn's view of history differ from Henry Kissinger's? What do you like about this approach? What do you dislike?
b) Zinn makes little attempt to hide whose side he favors. Does this make him a poor historian? Why or why not? In what ways does he support his arguements?
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Thur
9/13 |
No school - Rosh Hashana |
No School - Rosh Hashana |
No School Rosh Hashana |
| Wed. 9/12 |
no homework-Happy Ramadan & Rosh Hashana |
1)Read handout about HR organizations, gov. bodies, def. etc.
2)learn the 30 rights enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) |
Read part 2 of Howard Zinn article "Columbus, the Indians, and Human Progress." pg 12-21
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| Tue. 9/11 |
Learn about and prepare to teach us about:
Julie-Rosh Hashana
Joe-Ramadan |
In your journals, write about the question "where do human rights come from?" 1/2-1 page |
No homework |
| Mon. 9/10 |
Find out three tthings to share about Rosh Hashana or Ramadan |
Read the Universal Declaration of Human rights. Select one right that you find particularly essential. Write two pages in your journal about why that right is important |
read: "Columbus, the Indians, and Human Progress" (p. 1-10) From A Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn |
| Fri. 9/7 |
no-homework enjoy your weekend |
no homework-enjoy your weekend |
no homework- enjoy your weekend |
| Thur. 9/6 |
find another definition of religion, please |
write at least one page in your journal about the question: Is peace a noun or a verb? |
write at least one page in your journal about: Does history have to be true?
complete in class questions:
make a list of historic american people/events with which you think everyone in the class is familiar
1))select one and write down what you know about the subject
2)where did you learn this?
3)how certain are you that it is true? |
Wed
9/5 |
no homework |
no homework |
no homework
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