Thursday, January 31, 2008

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Today in History: The United States launched its first satellite, Explorer I, on January 31, 1958.


AP US History: Thursday
  • Assignment Due: none.
  • In Class: Students will work in groups to review Chapters 18-19.
  • Objectives include: Can students explain urbanization and the lure of the city? Can students describe city problems and machine politics? Can students describe national politics and influence on corporate power? Can students describe proponents and opponents of the new order, e.g., Social Darwinism and Social Gospel?
  • Homework: Cornell Notes pages 583-593.

AP Government: Thursday

  • Assignment Due: Cornell Notes pages 79-88.
    In Class: Discuss political culture.
  • Objectives include: Can students explain how political beliefs are formed, how they evolve, and the processes by which they are transmitted? Can students explain why U.S. citizens hold certain beliefs about politics, and how families, schools, and the media act to perpetuate or change these beliefs? Can students describe ways in which political culture affects and informs political participation?
  • Homework: Cornell Notes over pages 88-100.