Something to Anticipate

I know we are all under a lot of stress with the LEAP test next week. I want to give you something to anticipate after all this is over. The Simulation Unit is probably the most fun we will have in class this year. We will play Life, Risk, Monopoly, and a computer simulation of the colonial period. It is a fun, low stress week. After Spring Break we will wrap up what little is left of the required curriculum.

During LEAP week we will play Jeopardy and other games to relax after testing.

GLE #69

We will cover GLE #69 in class Friday -- please bring the blank sheet.

Dropped GLE #64 from the Binder Check

I dropped GLE #64 from the Binder Check, but please keep the sheet and we will revisit the assignment next grading period.

Reminder: Test/Binder Check Friday

As posted on the board in class...

The last test/binder check for the week is Friday, 07 March 2008. The test is open-GLE-worksheets. Please have the following for your test & binder check:

• GLE #65
• GLE #67
• GLE #68
• GLE #71
• GLE #72 -- up to Earl Long
• GLE #73 (five sheets, one per video)
• GLE #77 -- up to WWII

The test is over the video series and the PowerPoints. You only need the wars discussed in the video on GLE #77.

The answers are on the iDisk under the history folder.

You may use your handwritten GLE worksheets on the test. No printed notes on the backs of the sheets. The test will cover the materials on the videos.

Louisiana Story: The Reverse Angle

EXTRA-CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

Ten extra-credit points for bringing one-page summary of the new film and the original documentary. A parent must sign and write a note that you watched the entire film. The show airs on TV Channel 24 at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 05 March 2008.

Make sure your summary includes information not on the web about the film -- I want your original work, not a summary of a Wikipedia or other article.

See:
http://www.lpb.org/programs/louisianastory/
http://www.lpb.org/whatson/index.cfm?Year=2008&Month=3&Date=5

Louisiana History Timelines Link

If you have trouble with the links in the post below try this link:
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/index.html

The Great Typo Hunt of 2008

The many presentations and outlines I have created this year have some typos (I'm not a trained typist). I will award 2 extra credit points per typo that you locate in any of my presentations (not the blog or the site, just the GLE presentations). The maximum awarded will be 10 points per student. You must be the first student to contact me in person or via email with the typo. Identify the GLE number and the slide number.

The deadline is 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon.

Louisiana History Timelines Index

The six Louisiana history timelines may be found at:
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/index.html

Corrected Louisiana History Timeline Links for GLE #63

http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline1.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline2.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline3.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline4.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline5.html
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline6.htm

Louisiana History Timeline #2 -- Antebellum Louisiana

The link I posted earlier is broken, use this one instead.

http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline2.htm

Louisiana: A History Timeline #4 -- Reconstruction

For the Take Home Test (5 questions):

http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline4.htm

Timelines for GLE #63

Correction: Item D on #20 should be 1896.

On the question about Huey Long becoming a Senator, please give the year he was elected.

Cut and paste these into your browser if the del.icio.us site is not working for you.

World History
http://ehistory.osu.edu/world/TimeLineDisplay.cfm?Era_id=4
http://ehistory.osu.edu/world/TimeLineDisplay.cfm?Era_id=5

American History
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1230058.stm
http://www.britannica.com/blackhistory/timeline?tocId=9433428

Louisiana History
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline1.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline2.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline3.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline4.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline5.htm
http://www.louisianahistory.org/timelines/timeline6.htm

Binder Check Friday

We will do a last binder check for this grading period on Friday. I will want to see the material covered by the video series and presentations. I'll list these on the board in class.

Hint on the Timeline Project and Take Home Test

If you use the timelines provided for the GLE #63 take home test to make the GLE #62 timeline your work will be much easier. The projects compliment each other if you do them together.

http://del.icio.us/LouisianaStudies/takehometestgle63

Weekly Preview: 3-7 March 2008

The last push before the LEAP!

DUE DATES:
GLE #62 Timelines are due Tuesday (this has been posted on the board in class for a long time)
GLE #63 Take Home Test is due Wednesday (this has been posted on the board in class for a long time)

I will test you on Friday, 07 March 2008. Look for a study guide around Wednesday.

Please return the Point Sheets I issued Friday on Monday.

I know this is crunch time for you. Please know that this is also crunch time for your teachers. I have spent the entire weekend preparing presentations to get you ready for the LEAP test. I added GLEs 72, 78, and 79 to the iDisk today. The LEAP is a high stakes test for all concerned. If we all do our jobs we will succeed.

Those who attended the LEAP Academy on Saturday will get 10 bonus points. The same bonus is available next Saturday.

Make-up tests will be given on Monday and Friday mornings during Stallion Roundup.

After the LEAP we will have our Simulations Unit -- you will enjoy it.