LP: February 11-15

Education & Technology & Life

February 10, 2008

This week we’ll look at growth and expansion.

Objectives: Gov. 8SS.7 A-C; Gov. 8SS.2 A-D ; Econ.8SS.3

Date	What We’re Doing in class	Homework
2/11	WU: On Political Parties Quiz Presentation: Growth & Expansion Worksheet: Reaching Conclusions	Study
2/12	WU Practice 4 Pt Flashcards & Studying Map Activity – Show the Growth
2/13	WU Practice 4pt Presentation: Manifest Destiny Movie Clip
2/14	WU Moodle
2/15	WU Practice 4pt Bringing it Together

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