What’s your ideal school? You could even include a map of what it would look like. Nonexistent. Share your opinion on uniforms, school starting times, homework, recess, or another controversial issue. I think that high schools should start later. I know I’m not in high school but I’m getting close and I’m worried. I really […]
If I were on SNAPS…
1. What is SNAPS? Snaps is where the government gives people money for food who can’t afford it. 2. What is the average monthly benefit for someone on SNAPS? $126 3. On average, I spend $40.67 on food per week. 4. My life would be different if I were on SNAPS because…. I wouldn’t be […]
cycle of poverty
1. What factors can lead to poverty? Some factors that can lead to poverty are lack of money and/or education. It’s hard to get a good job without a good education. And it’s hard to afford things without money, obviously. 2. What circumstances can fuel long-term poverty? Long term poverty can happen when there’s no […]
Classroom economy-summary of learning
1. As someone in this experience, tell your story. Describe your experience. Tell us about the highs and the lows. What were your major take-aways? What did you learn? How did you like it? Be sure to explain your answers. I was a janitor that made minimal pay. I was able to support myself. Then […]
unequal pay
1. How did you feel when you realized there was such an unequal pay amount between workers and bosses? I felt a little upset. I knew there would be a difference, but do bosses really have to make hundreds of times more money than the workers? 2. Why does unequal pay between workers and bosses […]
Partner DBQ Reflection
How do you analyze documents with a partner? I analyzed documents on my own. What is useful about working with a partner when you analyze sources? It is not much use to work with a partner. I don’t comunicate with my partner. Sometimes we share answers or read letters outloud, but other than than nothing. […]
Civil war speed date reflection
What role did your character play in causing the Civil War? He was a polititian that wanted state rights and was in the house of representitives. Did your Character believe in slavery? Why? Why not? He didn’t but still wanted the country together. Does your character believe that the government should have power to tell […]
Slavery primary sources
Answer each of the following questions and then post them in your blog. Take your time! How did the experiences of slaves first hand compare to what we have read about in the past? Were our secondary sources accurate to the slave experience? Explain. The primary sources were pretty acurate. Both the primary and […]
Causes of slavery
What were 3 causes for slavery? (this answer can be bullet points) Europians wanted to make money out of the new land. The Europians had a lot of land that needed to be taken care of. The slaves couldn’t prevent their capture. What did white slave owners use their slaves for? Why? They used their […]