Social Studies Syllabus- Week of January 19, 2009

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 19, 2009
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Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Students wishing to participate in the Newsbowl competition must meet with me during lunch on Thursday. Don’t forget to bring notable articles and newspapers, magazines, or other periodicals.
*I will have a test review session on Tuesday, Jan. 20 during our lunch period.

Monday, January 19– MLK , Jr. Holiday -No School

Tuesday, January 20–
Inauguration Webquest
Homework: Study for test on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 21–
Take Test
Read Scholastic News article: “Muddy Boots! The Inauguration of Andrew Jackson”
Homework: Complete handout questions regarding given political cartoon

Thursday, January 22–
Review homework
Read and discuss Scholastic News Article- Understanding Time Zones
Complete “Time Zone” questions
Homework: None

Friday, January 23–
Introduce Ch. 14
Begin reading pp. 219 - 220
Homework: Define: republic, patricians, plebeians, consuls, veto, and tribunes
Finish reading pp. 219 – 220, if necessary
Answer Section 1questions on p. 220 (# 2 -4)-due Tuesday, January 27th

Remember: Monday, January 26, will be Institute Day and students will not have school that day.