Classroom Update (11/30/2020)

 

Monday, November 30, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

- Why did Napoleon believe the Napoleonic Code was his greatest work?

Topic: Napoleon Creates an Empire

• DJ- Why was the fall of the Bastille important to the French people?
• Current Events - CNN10  
• Read and Complete the Module 19 Lesson 3 Lesson Document (located in Schoology)
• Assignments: 
• Unit 5 Vocabulary - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe (Due 12/3)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 12/18)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 5 Things You Never Knew About Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
• Supplemental Videos: 
• The French Revolution: Crash Course European History #21
• Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History #22
• Interesting Article: 
• Recreating Notre Dame
• Why the French Revolution’s “Rational” Calendar Wasn’t

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- Why were monarchs able to gain absolute power during the 16th century?

Topic - Absolute Monarchs Develop in Europe

• DJ- How did the Reformation help usher in a time when rulers gained absolute power?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Unit 3 Introduction
• Lesson 1 Spain's Empire and European Absolutism
• Map of Europe in 1556
• The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History #25
• Assignment:
• Read and Complete the Module 17 Lesson 1 Primary Source Document (located in Schoology) - Due 12/3
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) Due 12/11

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Tune In to El Greco's Crying Saint
• Supplemental Video: The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Article: The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
2. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Presentations Begin Tomorrow!

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13-foot massive alligator snatches duck from hunters in Central Florida

Have a Great Thanksgiving Break!

 

Classroom Update (11/24/2020)

 

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

World History (Block)

Topic: History of the Holiday

• Current Events - CNN10  
• Watch and discuss: The History of Thanksgiving (History Channel documentary)
• Mayflower's 400th: Retelling the story of Plymouth Colony
• Assignments: 
• Unit 5 Vocabulary - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe (Due 12/3)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 12/18)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 5 Things You Never Knew About Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
• Supplemental Videos: 
• The Plymouth Colony Explained: US History Review
• When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America: Crash Course US History #2
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue
• What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - History of the Holiday

• Current Events - CNN10
• Watch and discuss: The History of Thanksgiving (History Channel documentary)
• Mayflower's 400th: Retelling the story of Plymouth Colony
• Assignment:
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due Today!)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 5 Things You Never Knew About Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
• Supplemental Videos: 
• The Plymouth Colony Explained: US History Review
• When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America: Crash Course US History #2
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue
• What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue
2. What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?
2. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Final Paper Due Today (11/24) - Submit in Turnitin.com

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Classroom Update (11/23/2020)

 

Monday, November 23, 2020

World History (Block)

Topic: Achieve Article

• Current Events - CNN10  
• Read and Complete Achieve Article: "What the Founders Read"
• Work on Historical Article Review or WH Enrichment Materials
• Assignments: 
• Unit 5 Vocabulary - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe (Due 12/3)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 12/18)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• How to Power Dress Like History's Greatest Women
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Work Day

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work on Historical Article Review or WH Enrichment Materials
• Assignment:
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: To the Edges of the Empire: 9 Ancient Roman Sites
• Supplemental Videos: 
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue
• What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue
2. What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?
2. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Final Paper Due Tomorrow (11/24) - Submit in Turnitin.com

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Daily Gator Posting

Florida retiree wrestles puppy from jaws of alligator

Classroom Update (11/20/2020)

 

Friday, November 20, 2020

World History (Block)

Topic: Historical Article Review

• DJ- What factors led to Robespierre becoming a dictator?
• Current Events - CNN10  
• Work on Historical Article Review or Enrichment Materials
• Assignments: 
• Unit 5 Vocabulary - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe (Due 12/3)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 12/18)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• How to Power Dress Like History's Greatest Women
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Articles: 
• What Are mRNA Vaccines, and Could They Work Against COVID-19?
• The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Work Day

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work on Historical Article Review or Enrichment Materials
• Assignment:
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: To the Edges of the Empire: 9 Ancient Roman Sites
• Supplemental Videos: 
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue
• Will the Coronavirus Evolve to Be Less Deadly?
• What Are mRNA Vaccines, and Could They Work Against COVID-19?

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
2. A Brief History of Presidential Memoirs
3. Will the Coronavirus Evolve to Be Less Deadly?
4. What Are mRNA Vaccines, and Could They Work Against COVID-19?
2. Current Events (11/17/2020) Written Assessment (assignment in Schoology)
1. Due Friday - 11/20
3. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Final Paper Due in 11/24

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Classroom Update (11/19/2020)

 

Thursday, November 19, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ -

- Why did France declare war in April 1792 on Austria and Prussia?

- What problems did the Legislative Assembly face?

- Why is the time of Robespierre's leadership called the “Reign of Terror”?

Topic: Robespierre and the “Reign of Terror”

• DJ- Why would some of the members of the first and Second Estates joined the National Assembly and worked to reform the government?
• Current Events - CNN10  
• Finish The French Revolution Video and Notes
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 19 Lesson 1 (19.1) and Complete Google Document (Due Today)
• Current Events Analysis #1 - Term 2 (Due Today)
• Unit 5 Vocabulary - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe (Due 12/3)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: How to Power Dress Like History's Greatest Women
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Articles: 
• What Are mRNA Vaccines, and Could They Work Against COVID-19?

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Work Day

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work on Historical Article Review
• Assignment:
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: To the Edges of the Empire: 9 Ancient Roman Sites
• Supplemental Videos: 
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27
• Interesting Articles: 
• Will the Coronavirus Evolve to Be Less Deadly?
• What Are mRNA Vaccines, and Could They Work Against COVID-19?

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
2. A Brief History of Presidential Memoirs
3. Will the Coronavirus Evolve to Be Less Deadly?
4. What Are mRNA Vaccines, and Could They Work Against COVID-19?
2. Current Events (11/17/2020) Written Assessment (assignment in Schoology)
1. Due Friday - 11/20
3. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Submit Paper Outline (Due 11/18)
2. Final Paper Due 11/24

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Daily Gator Posting

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Classroom Update (11/18/2020)

 

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

World History (Block)

Topic: Achieve Article

• Current Events - CNN10  
• Achieve article: "Saving Notre-Dame"
• Notre Dame fire: Fragile old lady of Paris waits for rescue
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 19 Lesson 1 (19.1) and Complete Google Document (Due Today)
• Current Events Analysis #1 - Term 2 (Due 11/19)
• Unit 5 Vocabulary - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe (Due 12/3)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: How to Power Dress Like History's Greatest Women
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Articles: 
• During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
• A Brief History of Presidential Memoirs

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Work Day

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work on Historical Article Review
• Assignment:
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: To the Edges of the Empire: 9 Ancient Roman Sites
• Supplemental Video:  The Americas and Time Keeping: Crash Course History of Science #5
• Interesting Article: During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
2. A Brief History of Presidential Memoirs
3. Will the Coronavirus Evolve to Be Less Deadly?
2. Current Events (11/17/2020) Written Assessment (assignment in Schoology)
1. Due Friday - 11/20
3. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Submit Paper Outline (Due 11/18)
2. Final Paper Due 11/24

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Daily Gator Posting

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Classroom Update (11/17/2020)

 

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the economic and social inequalities of the Old Regime help cause the French Revolution?

- How did the Great Fear and the women's march change the political relationship in France?

Topic: Causes of the Frech Revolution

• DJ- What three factors led to the revolution in France?
• Current Events - CNN10  
• Begin The French Revolution Video and Notes
• Assign Unit 5 Vocabulary - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 19 Lesson 1 (19.1) and Complete Google Document (Due 11/18)
• Current Events Analysis #1 - Term 2 (Due 11/19)
• Unit 5 Vocabulary - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe (Due 12/3)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: How to Power Dress Like History's Greatest Women
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Articles: 
• During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
• A Brief History of Presidential Memoirs

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Achieve Article

• Current Events - CNN10
• Achieve Article: "Three Worlds Meet: Where Is Christopher Columbus?"
• Assignment:
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: To the Edges of the Empire: 9 Ancient Roman Sites
• Supplemental Video:  The Americas and Time Keeping: Crash Course History of Science #5
• Interesting Article: During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
2. A Brief History of Presidential Memoirs
3. Will the Coronavirus Evolve to Be Less Deadly?
2. Current Events (11/17/2020) Written Assessment (assignment in Schoology)
3. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Submit Paper Outline (Due 11/18)
2. Final Paper Due 11/24

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Daily Gator Posting

Why did the alligator cross the road?

Classroom Update (11/16/2020)

 

Monday, November 16, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the economic and social inequalities of the Old Regime help cause the French Revolution?

- How did the Great Fear and the women's march change the political relationship in France?

Topic: The Frech Revolution Begins

• DJ- In the 1700s, why is France considered the most advanced country in Europe?
• Current Events - CNN10  
• Complete Unit 4 Assessment (if necessary)
• Read Module 19 Lesson 1 (19.1) and Complete Google Document (Due 11/18)
• Assignments: 
• Unit 4 Assessment Due Today!
• Read Module 19 Lesson 1 (19.1) and Complete Google Document (Due 11/18)
• Current Events Analysis #1 - Term 2 (Due 11/19)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: How to Power Dress Like History's Greatest Women
• Supplemental Video: The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
• Interesting Articles: 
• During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
• A Brief History of Presidential Memoirs

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Unit 2 Assessment

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work Day (Unit 2 Assessment or Historical Article Review)
• Assignment:
• Unit 2 Assessment (Due Today)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: To the Edges of the Empire: 9 Ancient Roman Sites
• Supplemental Video:  The Americas and Time Keeping: Crash Course History of Science #5
• Interesting Article: During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
2. A Brief History of Presidential Memoirs
2. Current Events (11/11/2020) Written Assessment (assignment in Schoology)
3. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Submit Paper Outline (Due 11/18)
2. Final Paper Due 11/24

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Daily Gator Posting

Driver, alligator walk away from car crash in Florida

Classroom Update (11/13/2020)

 

Friday, November 13, 2020

Homecoming Week - Virtual Assembly Today!

World History (Block)

Topic: Unit 4 Assessment

• Current Events - CNN10   
• Unit 4 Assessment - Major Figures of the Enlightenment 
• Assignments: 
• Unit 4 Assessment (Due 11/16)
• Current Events Analysis #1 - Term 2 (Due 11/19)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Catherine II: Russia's Empress of style
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18
• Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19
• Interesting Article: Pottery Fragments May Hold Clues to Roanoke Colonists’ Fate

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Unit 2 Assessment

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work on Unit 2 Assessment
• Assignment:
• Unit 2 Assessment (Due 11/16/2020)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 'Key Documentation of the Early Activity of Martin Luther
• Supplemental Videos:  
• Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9
• Interesting Article: Pottery Fragments May Hold Clues to Roanoke Colonists’ Fate

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. Why Covid-19 Patients Are Suffering From Distorted and Phantom Smells
2. Turkey Farmers Scramble to Meet Need for Smaller Thanksgiving Birds
3. Why Defeated Presidential Candidates Deliver Concession Speeches
2. Current Events (11/11/2020) Written Assessment (assignment in Schoology - due Today)
3. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Final Paper Due 11/24

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Daily Gator Posting

Video shows gigantic gator at Florida golf club amid Tropical Storm Eta

Classroom Update (11/12/2020)

 

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Homecoming Week

World History (Block)

Topic: Unit 4 Assessment

• DJ- What were the opposing views regarding the ratification of the Constitution?
• Current Events - CNN10  
• The Enlightenment - Progress Check (located in Schoology) 
• Begin Unit 4 Assessment - Major Figures of the Enlightenment 
• Assignments: 
• Unit 4 Assessment (Due 11/16)
• Current Events Analysis #1 - Term 2 (Due 11/19)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Catherine II: Russia's Empress of style
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18
• Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19
• Interesting Article: Pottery Fragments May Hold Clues to Roanoke Colonists’ Fate

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Unit 2 Assessment

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work on Unit 2 Assessment
• Assignment:
• Unit 2 Assessment (Due 11/16/2020)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 'Key Documentation of the Early Activity of Martin Luther
• Supplemental Videos:  
• Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9
• Interesting Article: Pottery Fragments May Hold Clues to Roanoke Colonists’ Fate

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. Why Covid-19 Patients Are Suffering From Distorted and Phantom Smells
2. Turkey Farmers Scramble to Meet Need for Smaller Thanksgiving Birds
3. Why Defeated Presidential Candidates Deliver Concession Speeches
2. Current Events (11/11/2020) Written Assessment (assignment in Schoology - due Friday)
3. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Final Paper Due 11/24

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Daily Gator Posting

Alligator And Reddish Egret In Pond At Loblolly Executive Golf Course

Classroom Update (11/11/2020)

 

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Homecoming Week - Veterans' Day

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?

- What were the opposing views regarding the ratification of the Constitution?

Topic: American Revolution and the Enlightenment

• DJ- Why did the American colonists feel they were justified in rebelling against England?
• Current Events - CNN10  
• Finish Watching and Discuss The Revolution - "Becoming a Nation" episode
• Assignments: 
• Current Events Analysis #1 - Term 2 (Due 11/19)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Catherine II: Russia's Empress of style
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18
• Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19
• Interesting Article: Pottery Fragments May Hold Clues to Roanoke Colonists’ Fate

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Unit 2 Assessment

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work on Unit 2 Assessment
• Assignment:
• Unit 2 Assessment (Due 11/16/2020)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 'Key Documentation of the Early Activity of Martin Luther
• Supplemental Videos:  
• Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9
• Interesting Article: Pottery Fragments May Hold Clues to Roanoke Colonists’ Fate

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10
1. Why Covid-19 Patients Are Suffering From Distorted and Phantom Smells
2. Turkey Farmers Scramble to Meet Need for Smaller Thanksgiving Birds
4. Why Defeated Presidential Candidates Deliver Concession Speeches
2. Current Events (11/11/2020) Written Assessment (assignment in Schoology)
3. Work on NGO Presentation - Project #3
1. Final Paper Due 11/24

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Daily Gator Posting

Barking dogs alert South Carolina woman to front-door visitor — a 5-foot alligator