Back in the swing of things...

Ok, Hempfield-- let's do this.

• In very sad news, a young man died during a practice run on the opening day of the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

• More than a dozen were injured when a rogue wave struck at a surf competition.

• The National Guard had to step in to help the area with snow removal efforts after a debilitating winter storm last week.

• A former U.S. President found himself in the hospital this week...

• This story fits in nicely with our Cold War unit.

After the current events quiz, we will watch the last 10 minutes or so of "Thirteen Days" and I will be collecting the questions you answered-- they are worth 10 points.

Tuesday's lesson will be about the differences between Traditional, Market, and Command economic systems, (link to classwork can be found here.)

On Wednesday we will complete a chart highlighting the major differences between Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism, (if you miss class, you'll have to see me for a lesson on this worksheet which I will provide in person)

Thursday we will have a reading, short video clip, and discussion about the Bay of Pigs invasion, and I'm still planning what all Friday's lesson will cover.

All of this to say: our 9-day weekend has come to an end, my friends. Time to get back on track, because June will be here before we know it!

Hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day...
~Ms. S.