This has been a monumental week for global economic change. Alan Greenspan, former Chair of the Federal Reserve, described the changes in the world markets as “tectonic.” We are witnessing what is probably a once-in-a-hundred-year event as major investment houses and banks move towards bankruptcy and mergers. Our government, with the support of the international community, has begun moving to assist these private entities by offering government credit guarantees. This government backing and insurance hopefully will ease people’s fears and allow money to get to those who are seeking loans. You should be particularly attentive to the news during this historic series of events. Think about cause and effect as government actions affect markets, and vice-versa! This crisis illustrates how the economies of the world are interconnected and how, as the old saying goes, “money makes the world go round.”
Homework Helper
Middletown students now have access to “Live Homework Help” through the Rhode Island library system. Mr. Fontaine described this service as “an innovative on line service that connects students with expert, one-on-one tutors.” You can get to the help line through AskRI.org.
Open House
On September 30, Middletown High School will hold its annual Open House. I hope you and your family will participate in this annual event. It is a great time to show off your school and to talk with your family about your goals for the year. It is also a great time to show off your portfolio to your family. Reminder: portfolios must be up to date and stored in the classroom.
Contemporary World Issues
This week we focused on religions of the world and their impact on world events. Our group work gave you the opportunity become experts in one of the five major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Your current event assignment focused on a world event that had religion as part of the story. Your events included conflict between Sunnis and Shiites, Israel and Palestine and recent uprisings of Hindus in India. Your map assignment will be due next class. I have a link for you to help you with the map and you will have some class time to finish the assignment.
World History
This week we continued with our study of Ancient Greece. We continued to work on marking the text and reading primary sources. Our map work gave us a better picture of the geography of the region and its impact on the development of Greece and its upcoming conflicts with Persia. We ended the week by designing a comparison chart of Athens and Sparta. Having the ability to group information into chart form is useful for all content areas. Keep it in mind the next time you are looking at complex information that you want to organize for quick mental retrieval and application.
AP European History
Congratulations to all of you on successfully completing your first AP style exam! I was especially impressed with your high scores on the multiple choice section. Your next test on the Reformation is scheduled for September 24. Your bold-to-bold outline, identifications and map will be due at that time.
Let me remind you that your AP registration and check are due in the Main Office.
Homework Helper
Middletown students now have access to “Live Homework Help” through the Rhode Island library system. Mr. Fontaine described this service as “an innovative on line service that connects students with expert, one-on-one tutors.” You can get to the help line through AskRI.org.
Open House
On September 30, Middletown High School will hold its annual Open House. I hope you and your family will participate in this annual event. It is a great time to show off your school and to talk with your family about your goals for the year. It is also a great time to show off your portfolio to your family. Reminder: portfolios must be up to date and stored in the classroom.
Contemporary World Issues
This week we focused on religions of the world and their impact on world events. Our group work gave you the opportunity become experts in one of the five major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Your current event assignment focused on a world event that had religion as part of the story. Your events included conflict between Sunnis and Shiites, Israel and Palestine and recent uprisings of Hindus in India. Your map assignment will be due next class. I have a link for you to help you with the map and you will have some class time to finish the assignment.
World History
This week we continued with our study of Ancient Greece. We continued to work on marking the text and reading primary sources. Our map work gave us a better picture of the geography of the region and its impact on the development of Greece and its upcoming conflicts with Persia. We ended the week by designing a comparison chart of Athens and Sparta. Having the ability to group information into chart form is useful for all content areas. Keep it in mind the next time you are looking at complex information that you want to organize for quick mental retrieval and application.
AP European History
Congratulations to all of you on successfully completing your first AP style exam! I was especially impressed with your high scores on the multiple choice section. Your next test on the Reformation is scheduled for September 24. Your bold-to-bold outline, identifications and map will be due at that time.
Let me remind you that your AP registration and check are due in the Main Office.
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