Thursday, April 26, 2018

Thursday April 26, 2018

Objective: We will be able to identify the key leaders in Mexico's Independence Movement and explain the causes of why Mexico sought Independence.

Classwork: We worked on reading comprehension questions that will be graded for Chapter 13, Lesson 1. 

Homework: Discuss how Mexico got its independence and prepare for the test on Lesson 1.

Wednesday April 25, 2018

Classwork: We got our codes to play the Stock Market Game.  We discussed the importance of making money for any "wild cards" in life, like car problems, sick kids, etc.

Homework: If you had $100,000 at age 21, what would you do with it?  What's so great about making a lot of money?  Use your code to play the Stock Market Game with your parents.  Ask them what stocks to use if they have relevant information.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

We spent the day at the Orchard doing Math at the Mall and Map at the Mall.

Homework: Tell your parents how the experience went.  How do you calculate tax?

Monday April 23, 2018

Classwork: We started Chapter 13, Lesson 1, Independence in Mexico

Key People:

  • Miguel Hidalgo
  • Jose Morelos
  • Augustin de Iturbide


Homework: Draw connections and parallels with the Independence Movement of the United States and Mexico.