Friday, March 28, 2014

Econ: Final IA Session in Computer Lab

There are several items to complete today in the computer lab.
  1. Complete your Portfolio Cover Sheet.  Open the document on your APS Google Drive account, select "Make a copy" from the file menu, and complete the form entirely in your GoogleDrive account.  Print out a copy and put it inside the left pocket of your folder.
  2. Complete form IB Form 3/CS (ask me for a copy) and put inside the left pocket of your folder, on top of your Portfolio Cover Sheet.
  3. Submit your three commentaries to TurnItIn.com.  You probably already have an account, but you'll need to enroll in our class.  Here's the info you need:
    1. Period 7
      1. Class ID: 7877183
      2. Password: USAAOK
      3. Submit each commentary in its appropriate assignment.
    2. Period 2
      1. Class ID: 7881745
      2. Password: USAAOK
      3. Submit each commentary in its appropriate assignment.
    3. Period 4
      1. Class ID: 7881752
      2. Password: USAAOK
      3. Submit each commentary in its appropriate assignment.
  4. When you've completed steps 1-3, bring your folder to me and I will assess your portfolio grade on the spot!

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Econ Assignments

The main priority this week is your internal assessment.  Make sure your entire I.A. is complete by the end of this week!

Period 7
Monday: Final draft of commentary #3 of the Internal Assessment is due Wednesday
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 400-405 and take notes
Friday: Read Tragakes pp. 412-416, 417-423 and take notes


Periods 2 and 4
Tuesday: Final draft of commentary #3 of the Internal Assessment is due Wednesday
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 400-405 and take notes

Thursday, March 20, 2014

HOA Assignments

Week of March 17 - March 21

Tuesday: Read Cárdenas packet for next class and take notes
Thursday: Read Vasconcelos packet for next class and take notes; Quarter Exam on Monday

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

HOA: Mexican Revolution PPTs

Here are links to the two slideshows that I've used in class during the Mexican Revolution unit.

Mexican Revolution Part 1

Mexican Revolution Part 2

HOA: Mexican Revolution Esay Outlines

Outlines produced in today's class can be reviewed online by clicking here.  The Mexican Revolution essay quiz will be this Friday.

Other additional essays can be found by clicking on the following links (APS Google Drive):

HOA Assignments

Week of March 10 - March 14

Monday: Read Braddy article and take notes (copies available in my classroom)
Wednesday: Prepare for Mexican Revolution exam
Friday: Read "Mexico Must Become a Nation..." by Plutarco Calles

Monday, March 10, 2014

Econ Assignments

You'll have three reading assignments this week from the International Economics unit.  We'll review this material in class.  The due date for the first draft of I.A. Commentary #3 has been moved to the end of the week.

Periods 2 and 4
Tuesday: Tragakes pp. 372-375 (read and take notes)
Thursday: Tragakes pp. 375-380 (read and take notes), I.A. first draft due Monday

Period 7
Monday: Tragakes pp. 372-375 (read and take notes)
Wednesday: Tragakes pp. 375-380 (read and take notes), I.A. first draft due Friday
Friday: Tragakes pp. 382-387 (read and take notes)

Friday, March 7, 2014

HOA Assignments

Week of February 6 - February 8

Thursday: Read the remainder of the Foran article for class on Monday.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Econ Assignments

Ugh, more snow days!  The I.A. deadline will be pushed back one class day.  We're starting the  International Economics unit this week.

Periods 2 and 4
Wednesday: I.A. Final Draft due Friday; Read Tragakes pp. 353-356 and take notes
Friday: Tragakes pp. 363-367 and 368-370 (skip HL section)

Period 7
Thursday: Tragakes pp. 363-367 and 368-370 (skip HL section)