​This week in AP Human Geography students will be reviewing the Ch. 3 Test and then beginning our work in Unit 4 which is all about culture.  We will be discussing the origins and characteristics of culture, the differences between Pop and Folk Culture, how culture spreads, and look at different examples of culture from around the world.  On Friday of this week students will take their Map Quiz over South America.  If any student needs any extra help reviewing material or working on recovery I will be available in my room every morning but Wednesday.  If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks and I hope everyone has a wonderful week.

​This week in Economics students will be reviewing for their Unit 5 test which will be this Thursday. Today we will be reviewing all the major concepts, doing a couple of practice problems, and playing some review games in order to prepare for the test.  Due to the PSAT being tomorrow please encourage your student to study at home a little bit on Wednesday.  They can go to my website and find a quizlet, review videos and all the notes for the Unit if they need to review. If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks and have a wonderful week.

​This week in Economics students will be testing over Unit 4 and then starting Unit 5.  Our test over Unit 4 will be today.  Unit 5 begins our discussion of Macroeconomics.  We will be covering topics such as GDP, Unemployment, and looking at how the US economy can change.  I will be available every morning this week for anyone that needs extra help or recovery.  I do have a short meeting every Wednesday morning, but i am usually back in my room very quickly.  If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks and have a wonderful week.

​This week in AP Human Geography students will be testing over Ch. 2 Population on Monday and Tuesday.  For the rest of the week we will be looking at Ch. 3 which covers Migration.  We will be learning about where people migrate to and the reasons that they choose to migrate.  Starting this week students can begin to work on their Ch. 3 assignments which are the Key Terms, Reading Guide, and Notes from their online textbook.  If a student scores an 80 or above on the multiple choice section for the Ch. 2 Test they may exempt the Reading Guide and Notes assignment.  However students are still required to read Ch. 3 in their online books.  If any student needs any extra help I will be available every morning, and during Chatt Time in my room.  If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to ask.  Thanks and I hope everyone has a wonderful week.

​ This week in Economics students will be learning about the different types of Business organizations and Market structures.  We will be looking at the challenges of starting your own business, as well as looking at the concept of investing in the stock market.  This week students will be choosing some stock they think will be profitable for them, and will track its progress for the rest of this semester.  Students will be working on defining the vocabulary words for chapters 7 and 8 this week.  We will test over this unit this Friday.   I will be available every morning, and during Chatt Time if students need any extra help.  If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks and have a wonderful week.

​This week in Economics students will be working on finishing Supply and Demand.  We will be testing over Supply and Demand this Thursday and Friday.  Also on Thursday students have their vocabulary due from Chapters 4, 5, and 6.  If any student needs any extra help reviewing I am available in the mornings and at chatt time if they want to come in.  If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks and have a wonderful week.

This week in AP Human Geography students will be working on the concepts surrounding population.  We will be looking at how the human population is distributed on Earth, why people are where they are, and the consequences of this.  Throughout the week students will be working on their major assignments for chapter 2 which are the vocabulary, textbook notes, and the Ch. 2 reading guide.  If a student made an 80 or above on the Unit 1 multiple choice test they do not need to complete the Reading Guide or Textbook notes.  However, I have stressed to those students that even though I might not be collecting it, reading the textbook is essential to maintaining good scores on the exams.  This week students will also have their North/Central American map quiz on Friday.  If any student needs any extra help or needs to work on Unit 1 recovery I will be in my room every morning this week starting at 7:30.  If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks and I hope everyone has a wonderful week.

This week in Economics we will be continuing our work in Supply and Demand.  We will look at how prices are made and how the government can try to guide pricing decisions.  Throughout the week we will be practicing shifting supply and demand to help get ready for next weeks Unit 3 test.  On Friday of this week we will be doing an activity in class where we are simulating a stock exchange.  If any student needs any extra help I will be in my room every morning this week starting at 7:30.  If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks and I hope everyone has a wonderful week.