Annoying Campaign Songs

From NPR:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19304252

Political Cartoons for GLE #68

I have bookmarked several pages of political cartoons for GLE #68. I'll pick a couple for class but I wanted you to see more examples. Don't let your feelings be hurt if your favorite candidate is lampooned; political cartoonists take aim at all candidates.

http://del.icio.us/LouisianaStudies/gle68

Sean Hannity v. Ron Paul

A debate between talk show host Sean Hannity and Congressman/Presidential Candidate Ron Paul from May 2007. Just play this on my blog by clicking the triangle below.

Al Gore on David Letterman

We will analyze this video for bias and propaganda for the GLE #67 assignment.

Help with iDisk

Having trouble with the iDisk? Enable Javascript:
http://www.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=23852

Binder Check Monday

Please have the GLE worksheets 42-50 (except #47) ready for a Binder Check on Monday.

Crossword Study Guide for this Friday's Test

The test on Friday covers GLEs 42-51. In addition to the clues on the crossword puzzle understand the four sectors of the economy, the three sectors of industry, and light v. heavy industry.

The puzzle:
http://www.paulblankenship.com/economicsxwd33

Sneakernet

I have copied the GLE outlines, presentations, and worksheets to the "MY DOCUMENTS" folder on the computer in the back of my classroom. You may bring a USB stick and copy from that computer.

Weekly Preview: 19-22 February 2008

Monday: Presidents Day, no school

Tuesday: Economics GLEs -- Presentations and Activities

Wednesday: Economics GLEs -- Presentations and Activities

Thursday: Economics GLEs -- Presentations and Activities
We will finish the economics GLEs.

Friday: History GLEs -- Presentations and Activities
TEST 3.3 on Economic & Binder Check