An in depth look at the March on Washington

Here is an article from The Smithsonian providing an in depth look at the agenda for the March on Washington, which occurred 50 years ago today. Notice the yellow tabs on the left giving us new perspectives on the speakers and performers that day! Thanks to Megan Gambino for access to this interesting bit of history. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Document_Deep_Dive_A_Play-by-Play_of_the_March_on_Washington.html

50 Year Anniversary of Dr. King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech

Take a little time to watch Dr. King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech today! This famous oration was given 50 years ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs

Week 3 (Aug. 26-30)

Honors
Monday: Introduce Chapter 9. Read 9.1 and complete 1-10 in WKST.
Tuesday: Review 1-10 in WKST. Complete the rest of 9.1 WKST.
Wednesday: 9.1 Notes. Begin 9.2 by reading 259-262 and answer questions on the causes of the Spanish-American War.
Thursday: Review causes of the war and complete reading 9.2.
Friday: Spanish-American War Notes. Review 9.2 WKST.

Regular
Monday: Review 9.1 information on Imperialism and being Causes of Spanish-American War through completing 9.2 WKST.
Tuesday: Read 2nd half of 9.2 on Spanish-American War. Complete short summary of War.
Wednesday: Spanish-American War Notes (with study guide). Hand out South/Central America Map
Thursday: Read 9.3 (Complete 9.3 Questions)
Friday: 9.3 Notes and review activity.

States Quiz this Friday!

Just a friendly reminder that we are having a states quiz (states and capitals for honors classes) this Friday! Visit the website ilike2learn.com for all of our map quizzes.

Week 2 (August 19-23)

Honors
Monday: Complete Ch.4 Summary Assignment
Tuesday: Complete Ch. 5 Summary Assignment
Wednesday: America: The Story of US
Thursday: Complete Ch. 7 Summary Assignment
Friday: States Quiz

Regular
Monday: Introduce Imperialism. Read 251-252 in Ch. 9.1
Tuesday: Read 9.1 and complete 9.1 WKST (251-255)
Wednesday: 9.1 Review Assignment and begin reading Ch. 9.2
Thursday: Complete 9.1 Review and 9.2 WKST
Friday: States Quiz

Week 1 (August 13-16)

Welcome to Papio South Freshmen! This site is designed to keep you informed of what is going on in US History. Each week the schedule will be posted at the beginning of the week so you know what is to come.

Monday: No School
Tuesday: Welcome 9th graders! 1st Day Greeting!
Wednesday: Go over the syllabus and classroom expectations. Seating arrangements.
Thursday: Check out text books. Quick text book activity and get them covered!
Friday: 1st semester Pretest. (Bring a pencil)