Thursday, November 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

Classwork: We started with a wrap up of yesterday's political discussion on the issues.  We also revealed who stood where on the issues.  Kids were allowed to vote again now that they knew who stood where on the six aforementioned issues. 

After that we discussed pages 186-187 of the Geography Alive book on ways to reduce Land Use Conflict in the Amazon Rainforest.

Homework:  Can you figure out ways to create sustainable development? 

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Wednesday November 2, 2016

Classwork: We will look at the issues facing the Presidential Election.  Topics discussed will be:
  • Education
  • Taxes and Economy
  • Health Care
  • Immigration
  • Foreign Policy and Terrorism
  • 2nd Amendment
Hopefully, we will also discuss some state issues as well. 
We will not show nominee names, only issues. 

We will also play the Preamble Game.  This is a short Wednesday so there is a high probability that we will not get through all of the topics.  Information displayed will be from the nominee websites and Time Life for Kids. 

Homework:  Discuss local, state, and federal issues with parents.  At the very least, try and explain the impact the Preamble game is having on you. 

Tuesday November 1, 2016

Classwork:  We finished up the News Presentations of the different Amazon Rainforest Groups.  The groups were:
  • settlers
  • Native Amazonians
  • loggers
  •  cattle ranchers
  • environmentalists
  • rubber tappers

Homework:  Discuss with your parents how each group can defend their position?