Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Tues, May 6

In class, students broke up into committee groups and worked on drafting joint resolutions for presentation to the House of Representatives or Senate. Finalized resolutions must be emailed to cfeehan@burkemtnacademy.org by 8pm Tuesday night!

Monday, May 5, 2008

Monday, May 5

In class, students reviewed major Relief, Reform, and Recovery programs created under FDRs New Deal.

HW due Tues: 1-page write-up on solution to a current domestic problem that you would devise if granted "blank check" powers by Congress as the U.S. President.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Friday, May 2

In class, students discussed the nature of the economy in a current events discussion led by George.

HW: read text pgs 770-785. Class will NOT meet on Saturday (SATs).