Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Transitional Messaging

For Extra Credit:

Tell me what you think might be the next great technology to revolutionize communications. We have talked about the telegraph, phone, pager, cell phone, and tablets. Give me a reason why you think you have chosen correctly. Your supporting answer must be at least two paragraphs (5 sentence each). If your reference comes from a television show, movie, or a book, you must give proper credit to it in your paragraphs.

Endeavor Into Space

Tomorrow we will go visit the Shuttle Endeavor. Prepare to blast into an orbit of learning.

I know, I'm cheesy. Stick with me though, you will not regret it.

Until then, think of space - the final frontier.


Spies, Berlin Wall, Spudnik, Star Wars, Music, and the Space Race




Today we discussed in class how the Cold War touched everything from culture to Economics. For those who want to revisit Tear for Fears from the beginning of the class I posted it here.

Remember: tomorrow you can bring popcorn and bottled water to class as we watch the move "The Right Stuff". Be ready to tune in and turn on those brains of yours.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Day 2


Today we started looking at the importance of history and how it applies to you.

Before we really get into the story of the World we need to find out why it's important to you.

Today's homework plays into that theme. Be prepared to talk about it in class tomorrow.


Homework:
5 Explorers You Never Heard Of

Read the article and write a half page answering the following questions and giving your thoughts on:

Why these people have been forgotten?
Why are they still important today?

Welcome to Mr. R's Classroom

Welcome to Mr. Rodriguez's World History class. Please refer to me as Mr. R.

Homework:
Today you have it easy. Just explore the website. Come ready to discuss.