Wednesday, September 26th

APUSH - We took the Key Terms Quiz for Unit II today.  Grades are posted.  We then discussed the need for a cause to win the Revolution which led us to a discussion on the Declaration of Independence.  We discussed the Declaration and its place in history.  We listened to its Preamble and watched a 7-minute clip from PBS' Liberty on its significance.  Tomorrow students present to the class on the theme Colonial Unity.  Our Unit II Test is Friday.

SS8 - We mopped up today in a lot of ways.  Those that were unable to present yesterday, presented today.  Those that neglected presenting will need to present on Monday during 10th in Mrs. Carlisto's Room.

We then brainstormed "What does it take to win a war?"  Students worked in small groups and then we came together as a class and discussed this question.  As we enter the Civil War Era this was a great conversation to start with.  Tonight's HW is to read section I in chapter 16 "Slavery in the Territories" and to be ready for a possible pop quiz.

For those students who are on the road for sports here is the brainstorming we came up with (Take a look):

What is needed to win a war?

Strong economy – War is expensive.  Supplies cost a lot.  If you can make tanks in a factory that will help.

Good equipment – You have superior equipment you will lose less men.

Clear communication – radios, phones, satellite, telegraphs, all help make sure everybody is on same page and orders are clear.  Clear communication prevents confusion.

Willing soldiers – Believe in what you are fighting for (freedom, stop Cummunism, keep the country together, slavery, peace, revenge.)

Strong allies – Support from other countries offers more troops, more purpose, more leaders, more ideas, better strategies.

Food – Protein.  Soldiers need energy. 

Medical care – Wounded soldiers need assistance.

Strong military – Navy and airforce. 

Strategies / Transportation / Shelter

Good Leaders

Knowledge of the land.