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November 30, 2004
Homework for November 30th
1. Your current events are due on Thursday.
2. You need to read the documents that I handed to you today in class and start to build a case for your side. This is a tough assignment, so don't worry if you encounter some difficulties while you are working on it.
Posted by kmurr at 9:12 AM
November 29, 2004
Homework for November 29th
1. Your second set of current events is due on Thursday, December 2nd.
2. Read the two articles about Rwanda that I handed to you today.
3. Think about how involved the United States should be in confronting genocide using its military.
Posted by kmurr at 9:07 AM
November 22, 2004
Homework for November 22
1. Your AIDS presentations are due tomorrow.
2. Your current events are due on December 2.
Posted by kmurr at 3:02 PM
November 19, 2004
Homework for November 19th
1. Work on your AIDS project.
2. Your current events are due December 2nd.
Have a really nice weekend!! If you celebrate Thanksgiving, start cooking!
Posted by kmurr at 9:50 AM
November 18, 2004
Homework for November 18th
1. Look at the bottom of Lesson Nine for tonight's homework. You must read two of the articles listed at the bottom of the page. You can certainly read more if you would like to do so. Do not read the same articles as your potential partner for the AIDS project.
Have a nice evening!!
Posted by kmurr at 7:59 AM
November 17, 2004
Homework for November 17th
Lesson Eight has an in-depth discussion of these assignments, so look there for more information.
1. Read the packet of information about Apartheid. You must be very familiar with this information for tomorrow's class because this information will allow you to complete tomorrow's in-class assignment on time.
2. Define the words listed on Lesson Eight. The PBS website linked there will help you to do this.
Posted by kmurr at 8:21 AM
November 15, 2004
One of my kitties
This is Cory. He is one of my cats. Enjoy studying for the test.
Posted by kmurr at 2:24 PM
Homework for November 15th
Study for your test tomorrow. Don't forget that your essay questions are linked to Lesson Four and that the rules for the multiple-choice study guide are also on Lesson Four. If you have any questions, call me or email me. I will be checking email for the last time around 8:30.
Good Luck!!
Ms. Murr
Posted by kmurr at 2:18 PM
Zeus
This is my pride and joy. I thought it would make you happy while you are studying.
Posted by kmurr at 2:15 PM
November 11, 2004
Homework for November 11-12
1. Your Trading States study guide is due tomorrow. If you are here tomorrow, you will have time to work on it in class.
2. You should start studying for next Tuesday's test now. Remember, there is an essay part of the test and a multiple-choice part of the test. You can download the essay questions on Lesson 4. Additionally, directions about a note sheet for the multiple-choice test are on Lesson 4.
3. You need to complete the colonial ledger for Monday.
Have a nice weekend!!!
Posted by kmurr at 9:55 AM
November 10, 2004
Homework for November 10th
1. Your physical geography quiz is tomorrow. You need to know all of the features listed on the assignment sheet.
2. Your current events are due tomorrow. If they are more than one page, they need to be printed double-sided. They must be printed by the start of class.
3. Your Trading States study guide is due on Friday. You will have some time in class to finish this up on Friday.
4. Your essay questions for next Tuesday's test are linked to Lesson Four. You might want to start looking at these. You will receive more information about writing essays on Friday and on Monday.
Posted by kmurr at 9:41 AM
November 9, 2004
White Man's Burden Discussion
At times, I will post additional discussion questions online. You can continue these discussions if you would like.
1. Does the "White Man's Burden" philosophy still influence U.S. foreign policy? If so, how so? If not, why not?
2. Has the "White Man's Burden" philosophy changed?
3. Should the United States "help" other countries?
Posted by kmurr at 2:33 PM
Homework for November 9th
1. Current events are due on November 11th. Remember, they must be printed before the start of class. They must also be printed "double-sided." If you don't know how to do this, come and talk to me ahead of time.
2. Your Travels in Mali study guide is due on Friday.
3. Your physical geography quiz will be on Thursday. Keep studying.
4. Make sure that you do the colonization reading by Thursday. This information will be helpful for our in class discussions.
Posted by kmurr at 10:03 AM
November 8, 2004
Homework for November 8th
1. Current Events are due on Thursday, November 11th.
2. Your first geography quiz is TOMORROW. It will cover the cities and countries of Africa. Remember, you only need to know the underlined cities and countries.
3. Your Trading States study guide is due on Friday. Remember, you can work with one other student on this assignment.
4. Read the colonization handout by Thursday. This is some helpful background information for you.
This looks like a lot of new homework, but the only thing that is new is number 4. Just keep plugging away and things will get done.
Posted by kmurr at 9:26 AM
November 4, 2004
Homework for November 4
1. Study for your first map quiz. It will be next Tuesday and it will cover the cities and countries.
2. Continue working on your current events. These are due on November 11th.
3. Read the article by Felix Hoover that is linked to the bottom of Lesson 3. This is due on Monday.
4. Work on answering the questions about the trading kingdoms of West Africa. This will be due on Friday, November 12th.
Have a good weekend!!
Posted by kmurr at 9:40 AM
November 3, 2004
Homework for November 3
1. Your first set of current events is due on November 11th. Start working on this assignment now.
2. Read the handout about the slave trade. We will start discussing the slave trade tomorrow.
3. Start studying for your geography quizzes. Use the practice sheets that I gave to you.
4. Get some sleep.
Posted by kmurr at 9:06 AM
November 2, 2004
Homework for November 2
1. Encourage eligible voters in your lives to vote.
2. Your map is due tomorrow. All cities, countries and physical features must be labeled.
3. Enjoy the election coverage and be AWAKE for class tomorrow.
Happy Election Day!!!
Posted by kmurr at 9:40 AM