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Advisory
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- Need help writing a reflective essay for your best works? Get help here.
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- Excellent online resource to help you write a great cover letter.
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- Follow the steps here to create an excellent resume.
For the purposes of your portfolio, create a generic resume that would apply to many different career directions.
American Gov't
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- Read this article to get a preview of some of the cases that the Supreme Court will hear this term. What amendments and/or rights will be at issue in these cases? How do they relate to other cases or rights that you know about?
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- These are some of the cases that the current Supreme Court term will NOT hear. What are the amendments/rights in question in the cases? Since the Supreme Court will NOT hear these cases this term, the existing ruling will stand. What have the different lower courts ruled in those cases?
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- This is the textbook for American Government. There are some good features available online.
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- This resource goes well beyond the big two parties, to include many, many political parties -- Past, Present, and Future -- that you might not know about.
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- In this case from 2000, the Supreme Court decided that the Texas school's approach to student-initiated prayer violated the Constitution
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- Use this page to see examples and learn more about the terms from the Upfont article
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- An interactive video and transcript page of the first presidential debate between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama
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- Use this link to learn more about the statewide issues and positions that will be on the November 3 ballot
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- Click Here to take survey
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- Are you a Democrat or a Republican? A Moderate, or a Conservative? Do you differ when it comes to questions of Social, Economic, or International issues? Take this quiz to find out where you fit on the spectrum of political thought, and who, historically, you agree with.
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- Read about the 2003 cases Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger, where Michigan's affirmative action policies for university admissions were challenged by two students who were denied admission. Then, voice your opinion in the case, and see how your opinion compares with others.
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- Excellent resource of videos and information about the impact of television on the presidential election process, from the 1952 election of Eisenhower, to 2008's Internet/You Tube influenced Obama campaign.
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- Click here to start your review of material for next week's test. Work with a partner to discuss each question before deciding on an answer.
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- If you missed the debate, or you want to look at parts of it again, with the transcript of what was said, this interactive page will let you do so.
CBA
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- See how to organize your paper and see a sample to give you ideas about how to cite, support, and defend your position.
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- What is the proper balance between individual rights and the common good?
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- This is a great resource for finding online primary sources. Use the menu at the top of the screen to choose the proper "Sourcebook". Then, choose from the menu on the left to find the appropriate time and/or theme to help find the primary sources you need.
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- Use this resource to help find current articles on your chosen topic while you research. Check with Mr. Knowles or Mrs. Davis for passwords to log in if you don't already have them.
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- This is the home page for all handouts, information, and ideas dealing with your World History CBA.
Constitution
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- The Interactive Constitution Online helps explain the words, meanings, and modern-day interpretations of the Amendments to the Constitution.
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- Good description of the Constitution, including very helpful diagrams and graphics to understand what the Framers had in mind when they wrote it, and what it means today.
General
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- A great source for ideas of how to study better. If you're having trouble understanding course materials, or doing well on tests, check out this site and see how your current approach to studying could be improved.
Online Quizzes
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- This is a tough one. You need to know the capitals and where the states are.
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- This site has many different geography quizzes; try out the state or state capitals quiz to get ready for your class assignment
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- A variety of levels and difficulty. Turn on audio to help with the quizzes
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- No capitals required on this one. Just the 50 states
World History
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- Lots of descriptions, links, and images to help you understand the role of Ancient Greece in today's world
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- Use the links on this page to review main ideas of the chapter. Try the column game to see how well you understand the three main empires, or the self-check quiz to see if you're ready for the test.
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- Go to this link to begin or continue your Chapter 10 & 11 Project
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- Online challenge game. Can you successfully lead a trading expedition from England to China and back again? It's harder than it appears.
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- Schematic map for help with assignment, if you need it
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- Get to know Renaissance Italy as you try to elude the Evil Schoolmaster and save Renaissance leaders. Good luck (and don't forget to hang onto your map).
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- Use the Annenberg/CPB Renaissance web site to learn about the time known as the Renaissance
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- With a partner, read through the introductory information, then complete the questions on the document that follows. Pay attention to the information on each page as you move through the assignment, and ask questions as you have them.
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- See how the Columbian Exchange has had an impact on the foods we eat everyday
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- After following link, you'll need to choose Social Studies, then Glencoe, World History: Modern Times from drop down menu
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- Here is the answer key for the chapter review questions we've been using for our final review. Check your completed assignments using the keys posted here. Make sure your review pages are accurate and complete before handing in for extra credit.
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- If you're getting ready for a test, this is a great place to check your understanding. There are chapter summaries, reviews of main ideas, links to additional information, and a self-check quiz to see if you're getting it. Try it out and see if it helps you.
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- This is the textbook we use in World History. The entire text is available online (You'll need an access code: E4FBC578B9)
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