Monday, December 20, 2010

Women's Suffrage and the 19th Amendment



The film Iron Jawed Angels is featured in class to support our lessons on the 19th Amendment.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

The Rise of Labor Unions in America


Today we are discussing the birth of the American Labor Union. Using "Stick Figure Theater", students will understand why unions started, what they fought for in the early days, and how management had to adjust to this new form of worker power.

Back work assignments "Will Goes to Work" and "Pittsburgh" can still be made up, but are duw by tomorrow 12/11 Any student needed an extra copy can see me after school or tomorrow morning in D-9 dueing homeroom.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The Triangle Factory Fire


Update: I have been having trouble with Google Docs. 1st Marking Period I was posting class worksheets, but they are unprintable at home. I don't know how to fix this problem. I am looking to try another kind of file sharing program called Drop Box and will keep everyone posted as to when worksheets can be posted. Any students who need replacement worksheet are to see me for the time being.