Rollin' Along

Can you believe it's November already? Time flies when you're having fun, I guess. Currently, we are rapidly making preparations for the World War II veterans and their arrival on November 18! We plan on using rooms at the Grace Bible Church to interview them. In addition, we may be traveling to the Veterans Home in Quincy to interview more!

US History I is reading Lord of the Flies right now. After 4 chapters, it's apparent that big things are in the works. It's amazing how the writings of Locke and this book are intertwined, and that's what we'll be discussing after we're done with the book.

US History II is making comparisons between the Progressive Era (1900-1916) and today's modern progressive movement. From Teddy Roosevelt to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, this unit is quite the load. World War I starts next week.

World Geography is exploring/debating the usage of ethanol, wind power, and alternative energy in the United States. Along the way, we've toured the United States, learning the states along the way. Tomorrow we design a city!!

Illinois History: We're finishing up the last few weeks of instruction this semester. After that, we are going to get busy with our project in full force! The project will consist of a video, skit, paper, presentation, or model; and will double as a Final Exam grade and History Fair project.

Economics: Stock Market Game update: Both teams are in the top 100 teams out of 365 participating in the state! In addition, we debated the role of government in the economy, just like John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich von Hayek did. The link is listed below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0nERTFo-Sk