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Monday, January 18, 2010

Throughout this week we will explore different aspects of the Progressive Era. I do hope you work individually, efficiently, and to the best of your ability. Please continue to refer back to this web page as it will provide a good overview of our week.

Castle Learning Online provides online study guides, quizzes, and unit exams. While we will be utilizing the computer lab today to create our accounts and take a practice exam, much of our Castle Learning work will done independently and according to your own time schedules.

Your Log-In Information

Go to www.castlelearning.com

Username:School computer log-in

Password: For the first time, leave it blank and click submit. You will be asked to make a password and confirm it. You may enter your email address.

Once you are in…your classes will be listed. When you have an assignment it will be in RED with a reminder flag. Click on the teachers name and then click on the assignment!

Cut out and bring to school 1 magazine cover that you believe captures an important part of American culture in the 21st century. Ask yourself, what does this cover say about Americans in 2009?

Also, bring in 1-2 magazines/newspapers.

With these magazines we will design our binder covers and examine American culture.

Homework # 2

Due Monday, September 14th

Notebooks must be organized and complete. This includes:

5 clearly marked sections/with dividers

Signed Student Responsibility (Read carefully!)

Homework # 1

Due Friday, September 12th

Complete packet, What is a Gazetteer?You must utilize your textbook to complete this assignment. Remember, you kept your textbook home over the summer!

Extra Help

All students are encouraged to take advantage of the Extra Help sessions offered by the teachers of Oceanside Middle School. I will be holding my sessions on Monday and Thursday mornings from 7:10-7:40.