Monday, May 8, 2017

Ch. 29 Sec. 1-2


5/8/2017Character Trait of the Month:
Commitment
The state or quality of being dedicated to a case, activity, etc.

Word of the Week:
Courage
To meet a challenge without giving in to fear
Objective
Ch. 29: Challenges for a New Century
(1980-Present)
Sec. 1: The Threat of Terrorism
Sec. 2: Economy and the Environment
Resources to Understand Lesson

Ch. 29: Challenges for a New Century
Sec. 1 - The Threat of Terrorism pg. 968-975
  • Learn about the roots of terrorism.
  • Explore how Americans responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
  • Find out how the United States became involved in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  • Examine how the Iraq war led to increasing frustrations in America and beyond.
Sec. 2 - Economy and the Environment pg. 976-981
  • Explore the role of the United States in the new global economy.
  • Understand the goals of the environmental movement.
  • Learn about the problem of energy and possible solutions.
 
Tonight's homework
Complete Ch. 29 Sec. 1-2 in your Ch. 29 Review Packet.
I have passed out the US History Spring Final Exam Review and posted it on Jupiter Grades.
We will begin our App Project on WEDNESDAY!