It's tough to believe that it was two years ago that the Great Recession officially struck, as Wall Street plunged and investors took a huge hit on their earnings. Now it has worked its way through every part of the country, causing layoffs, unemployment and the like. Although the government claims unemployment is holding steady at 9.4%, the real data tends to show a different story: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/learn-how-to-invest/The-real-unemployment-rate.aspx.
My Economics students will be investigating the causes of the current financial crisis. We'll learn about business structures, the stock market, and how they are intertwined. Next week we start the Stock Market Game too, where we'll be competing with other schools all around the state!
World Geography students are in the early stages of planning a road trip from coast to coast through the US. They have to stop at 6 National Parks, document their journey, and figure out hotel/gas costs...should be a good time.
US History I students are starting a new unit after our test last week. We begin examining the causes for Revolution in the United States, as we consider the nature of the colonies and what was driving the colonists' desire for expansion and independence. We'll watch clips from Last of the Mohicans this week as we discuss the French/Indian War.
US History II students are considering the legacy of the American West, complete with the outlaws, Western slang and the like! We also take a look at the forgotten history, that of the Irish and Chinese immigrants that helped write the story as well. Finally, a reflection on the American Indians and the massive land losses they experienced.
IL History- again working on projects and studying the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Should be a great week! Off we go...
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