Alpharetta HS Political Science

Link and Updates

2006-11-30T09:21:00.000-05:00

Okay, so just remember that our Judicial Branch test will be next Thursday, 12/7. I will give you a a study guide tomorrow.

And here's a good link, if you're interested:

http://www.petitiononline.com/reggie1/petition.html

More Spirit Day Pictures! :)

2006-10-14T18:39:00.000-04:00

Pictures from Super Hero Day!

2006-10-11T18:47:00.000-04:00

Another Election Link: Article for Writing Assignment and Debate

2006-10-10T07:53:00.000-04:00

http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metfinance1008a.html

more coming soon

Immigration Links

2006-10-06T10:34:00.000-04:00

Below are the links to guide you in preparing for the Immigration Debate on 10/20/06:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2006/10/06/1006govrace.html

http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2006/09/18/2006/09/18/0918immigration.html

http://www.ajc.com/search/content/auto/epaper/editions/thursday/metro_44ff99562070e1710009.html

http://www.ajc.com/search/content/business/stories/2006/10/04/bizperdue1004a.html

http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/politics/15297886.htm

http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/090306/election_20060903020.shtml

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=18465&change_well_id=2

Zell Miller Duel Link and Other Stuff

2006-09-05T08:40:00.000-04:00

Your 2nd major assessment will be THIS FRIDAY, 9/8/06. All of you should have received a study guide; if not, see me in class.

Below is the link of Chris Matthews interviewing Zell Miller after the Republican National Convention, where Zell challenges Matthews to a duel. :) Enjoy.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/default.cdnx/id/5890812/displaymode/1157

News and HW

2006-08-28T18:53:00.000-04:00

There will be a quiz Thursday, covering the causes of the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution Ratification debate. More details to follow soon.

Remember your homework for tomorrow: write a one paragraph response to the essential question (Were the Articles of Confederation helpful or harmful to the newly established states? Why or Why not?)

2006-08-23T20:34:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone is studying....

here's a fun link if you're in the mood for a study break:

http://dictator.guessthename.com/dictator_first.html

You pretend to be either a TV show character or a famous dictator, and the computer tries to "guess" who you are by asking you "yes" or "no" questions.

Week 2

2006-08-21T17:40:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone had a nice weekend...

As a reminder for tomorrow, remember to take notes on chapter 2, section 1 in your textbook!

Also...your test is coming up..have you been working on your study guide???

Okay. A new activity to see who is actually reading the blog. The first two people who come to me tomorrow morning and say, "Ms. Waldman, I love the New York Mets," will get a prize....Sorry, Braves fans. :)

2006-08-16T17:46:00.000-04:00

So...here's what's going on in Political Science tomrrow:

--You're turning in your homework (remember? Read Chapter 1, Section 3 and complete the guided reading worksheet)
--We're finishing our Power Point on the origins of government
--We're playing a game based on the new political terms you read about
--Remember to bring your book!!

Remember what is due on Friday:
--book covers
--parent syllabus form

And, just to see if anyone is actually reading this, the first TWO people who find me tomorrow morning and say "I LOVE reading Ms. Waldman's blog" will get a prize.

...Yes, you really have to say it. No, I'm not being unfair. Yes, its a cheesy line.

Have a great night, everyone! :)

Updates and a Fun Link

2006-08-14T10:48:00.000-04:00

Upcoming due dates:

Parent signature form and book covers: Friday, 8/18/06
1st Quiz: Monday, 8/21/06
1st Major Assessment: Thursday, 8/24/06

fun website (that I mentioned in class):

www.snakesonaplane.com

Testing...123...

2006-08-07T21:30:00.000-04:00

This is my first blog post, so bear with me as I get used to this new technology...anyone know how to post fun pictures or links to assignments? Do I have to publish word documents previously before I can post them to a link, or is there a way that I can just upload the document so everyone could see it?

Email me at waldman@fultonschools.org or just stop by my room (#3323) if you can help out.

Thanks,
Ms. Waldman

PS: Assignments and due dates coming soon!