Thursday, November 8, 2012

Tuesday, 11/6

9/10: Tuesday in class we discussed women's equality/women's rights and read the opinions of two Enlightenment thinkers, Rousseau and Wollstonecraft. Students answered questions on excerpts of each thinkers' writings on the education of women.

Homework: None

11/12: Tuesday we discussed reformers and progressives and started a project to research and compare a modern reformer or reform movement with one during early America. Most of class was spent getting started on the project.

Homework: Modern Reformers Project, Due next Thursday, 11/15

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thursday, 11/1

9/10: Today we talked about the Roots of Democracy, and looked at Democracy as it evolved over the ages. Students answered questions on a reading called "The Roots of Democracy", and then we talked about democracy among the Iroquois, with a reading called: The People of the Longhouse. Then, celebrating Halloween and the people who showed up to class, we played Apples to Apples.

Homework: 1. All EQ/Daily ?s are due on Tuesday.



11/12: Today we discussed the progressive reformers and anticipated a project that we will start next week. And then, we played Apples to Apples. 

Homework: 1. All EQ/Daily ?s are due on Tuesday.