Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Hello Team 8-2!!!
Welcome back. It seems like only yesterday that we were completing our final exams and heading off into summer break. I do hope the summer was a restful time for all of you, allowing you the opportunity to relax in the company of family and friends. The Keegan family had a great summer, with the boys, Leo and Matthew, visiting the Adirondacks, New York City, and the Jersey Shore for the first time.
I look to the '09-'10 school-year with great excitement as we will explore American history from 1865 (the first shots at Fort Sumter) to the modern day and the global war on terror. Embedded in our curriculum is an integrated ELA-Social Studies examination of the book, Three Cups of Tea.The book chronicles the work of Greg Mortensen in building schools in Pakistan and fostering greater respect and rights for women.
Remember the words of Thomas edison:
Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."
If you are willing to work hard you will find no limit to what you can accomplish. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
- Mr. Keegan
Welcome back. It seems like only yesterday that we were completing our final exams and heading off into summer break. I do hope the summer was a restful time for all of you, allowing you the opportunity to relax in the company of family and friends. The Keegan family had a great summer, with the boys, Leo and Matthew, visiting the Adirondacks, New York City, and the Jersey Shore for the first time.
I look to the '09-'10 school-year with great excitement as we will explore American history from 1865 (the first shots at Fort Sumter) to the modern day and the global war on terror. Embedded in our curriculum is an integrated ELA-Social Studies examination of the book, Three Cups of Tea.The book chronicles the work of Greg Mortensen in building schools in Pakistan and fostering greater respect and rights for women.
Remember the words of Thomas edison:
Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."
If you are willing to work hard you will find no limit to what you can accomplish. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
- Mr. Keegan
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
June 9, 2009
Hello Team 7-2
Today's Announcements
Extra Help will be held on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 7:10, as well as Wednesday afternoon.
1. Good luck today as you make final preparations for tomorrow's DBQ!
Don't forget, the topic is The Causes of the Civil War.
2. You will be reviewing a brief slide show highlighting some of the positives and negatives of your Westward Expansion DBQ. Please pay close attention!
3. When you are done reviewing the slide show, please either:
Work on your green multiple choice Review Booklet. All practice exams must be completed by next Tuesday!
Study for tomorrow's DBQ. This may include reviewing all of your notes or the textbook pages on the Causes of the Civil War. The old textbooks are just fine for this!
Also, don't forget you may complete the Castle Learning tests all the way up to next Tuesday!!!
Today's Announcements
Extra Help will be held on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 7:10, as well as Wednesday afternoon.
1. Good luck today as you make final preparations for tomorrow's DBQ!
Don't forget, the topic is The Causes of the Civil War.
2. You will be reviewing a brief slide show highlighting some of the positives and negatives of your Westward Expansion DBQ. Please pay close attention!
3. When you are done reviewing the slide show, please either:
Work on your green multiple choice Review Booklet. All practice exams must be completed by next Tuesday!
Study for tomorrow's DBQ. This may include reviewing all of your notes or the textbook pages on the Causes of the Civil War. The old textbooks are just fine for this!
Also, don't forget you may complete the Castle Learning tests all the way up to next Tuesday!!!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Review for the Final Exam
Please note that 6 review tests have been created on Castle Learning (http://www.castlelearning.com). I believe these questions will provide an excellent review for our final exam.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
4th Cycle Assignment and Exam Schedule
June 2009
Assignment Schedule
Due Wednesday, May 27th
Using POQ, Complete Document Analysis:
• Painting 420
• Painting 423
• Paintings 425
• Chart 427
• Painting 428
Due Thursday, May 28th
Complete handout, A Delicate Balance
Due Friday, May 29th
Complete Cartoon Packet (Civil War & Reconstruction)
& Handout # 1-22
Due Monday, June 1st
Define each term:
sectionalism, popular sovereignty, secede, fugitive, civil war,
repeal, guerrilla warfare, lawsuit, arsenal, martyr
Due Tuesday, June 2nd
Each item below must be fully described.
1. Missouri Compromise
2. Wilmot Proviso
3. Compromise of 1850 (Explain all five parts)
4. Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
5. Kansas-Nebraska Act
6. Bleeding Kansas (Why was there so much fighting here?)
7. The Dred Scott decision (Describe the importance of this case)
8. John Brown’s Raid
Due Wednesday, June 3rd
Complete each question below to the best of your ability. Use the pages noted below for background information.
Why did the Republican Party come into being in the mid-1850’s? (Text pg 435)
What were Abraham Lincoln’s views on slavery? (Text 435-436)
How did northerners and southerners respond differently to the raid on Harpers Ferry? (Text 438)
How did the South react to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President in 1860?
(Text 439-441)
Why is Fort Sumter such an important part of studying the Civil War? (Text 443)
Due Friday, June 5th
Causes of the Civil War Exam
DBQ Exam
Wednesday, June 10th
Thursday, June 11th
Friday, June 12th
M/C Final Exam
Tuesday, June 16th
Assignment Schedule
Due Wednesday, May 27th
Using POQ, Complete Document Analysis:
• Painting 420
• Painting 423
• Paintings 425
• Chart 427
• Painting 428
Due Thursday, May 28th
Complete handout, A Delicate Balance
Due Friday, May 29th
Complete Cartoon Packet (Civil War & Reconstruction)
& Handout # 1-22
Due Monday, June 1st
Define each term:
sectionalism, popular sovereignty, secede, fugitive, civil war,
repeal, guerrilla warfare, lawsuit, arsenal, martyr
Due Tuesday, June 2nd
Each item below must be fully described.
1. Missouri Compromise
2. Wilmot Proviso
3. Compromise of 1850 (Explain all five parts)
4. Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
5. Kansas-Nebraska Act
6. Bleeding Kansas (Why was there so much fighting here?)
7. The Dred Scott decision (Describe the importance of this case)
8. John Brown’s Raid
Due Wednesday, June 3rd
Complete each question below to the best of your ability. Use the pages noted below for background information.
Why did the Republican Party come into being in the mid-1850’s? (Text pg 435)
What were Abraham Lincoln’s views on slavery? (Text 435-436)
How did northerners and southerners respond differently to the raid on Harpers Ferry? (Text 438)
How did the South react to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President in 1860?
(Text 439-441)
Why is Fort Sumter such an important part of studying the Civil War? (Text 443)
Due Friday, June 5th
Causes of the Civil War Exam
DBQ Exam
Wednesday, June 10th
Thursday, June 11th
Friday, June 12th
M/C Final Exam
Tuesday, June 16th
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
$15 Million Dollars - The Inflation Calculator
So it cost Jefferson and Congress $15 million to purchase the Louisiana Territory. Use the inflation calculator to figure out how much that would be today!!!
The Inflation Calculator
The Inflation Calculator
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Castle Learning
I am happy to report that another practice exam has been added to Castle Learning. Please log-in and look for the exam, Early Presidents Preview. If you have forgotten, your username is ocean-school id. Your password was your own creation. If you have forgotten your password, please e-mail me at dkeegan@oceanside.k12.ny.us and I will delete your password.
Please note, this exam is a preview designed to assess your background knowledge. Since we have only just begun the unit, I expect that this will be a difficult test. Do not worry!!! It will help me better plan our unit.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 17th
Hello Team 7-2. I will be out of the building today but I have left behind a very detailed lesson and an important review. I ask that you be respectful toward your substitute teacher and that you work hard preparing for Thursday's exam. Any work that is not completed today will be part of our review tomorrow. Also, I will have extra help on Wednesday afternoon, as well as Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Mr. Keegan
Mr. Keegan
Monday, March 16, 2009
Castle Learning Review
I am happy to report that a new practice exam has been added to Castle Learning. Please log-in and look for the exam, Government Review. If you have forgotten, your username is ocean-school id. Your password was your own creation. If you have forgotten your password, please e-mail me at dkeegan@oceanside.k12.ny.us and I will delete your password. All students scoring an 75% or above will receive 2 bonus points on Thursday's exam. Good luck!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Hello Team 7-2!!
Just wanted to let everyone know that I am in the building but will not be in each class. I will be in a number of meetings today, which means a substitute teacher will be leading our class. As always, please be respectful and work diligently. Your government exam is Wednesday, and what I have left behind today will be helpful as you continue your preparations.
1. Hello & Welcome
2.Please take 5 minutes to fill in page # 2 of your "Mess to Model"
sheet from Friday.
Section D must complete!
3.Taboo Review with Sections D & E
4. How a Bill Becomes a Law
"I'm Just a Bill"
5. Government Review Packet - Study
Just wanted to let everyone know that I am in the building but will not be in each class. I will be in a number of meetings today, which means a substitute teacher will be leading our class. As always, please be respectful and work diligently. Your government exam is Wednesday, and what I have left behind today will be helpful as you continue your preparations.
1. Hello & Welcome
2.Please take 5 minutes to fill in page # 2 of your "Mess to Model"
sheet from Friday.
Section D must complete!
3.Taboo Review with Sections D & E
4. How a Bill Becomes a Law
"I'm Just a Bill"
5. Government Review Packet - Study
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The Keegan Boys Have Arrived
Hello Team 7-2! As you all know, my wife gave birth to two baby boys on Tuesday, February 24th. Leo was born at 8:34 A.M. and Matthew entered the world at 8:35. They are home now, eating and resting comfortably in the company of family and friends. It has been an amazing experience, and I look forward to sharing Leo and Matthew's stories with you over the next year and a half.
Leo & Matthew Keegan
I also wanted to thank Ms. Wick and Ms. Shulman for working tirelessly to maintain continuity and helping you to understand the principles of the U.S. Constitution. I spoke with Ms. Wick each day to plan lessons and discuss classroom behaviors. All in all, Ms. Wick gave a good report, and, for this, I am proud!
Thank you, also, to all of you have been in contact with kind words and support. It has been appreciated! It was great seeing so many of you in school on Thursday, and I look forward to catching up with all of you tomorrow.
Mr. Keegan
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation
Weaknesses of the Articles
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Debate
Causes and Effects of the Revolution
Causes and Effects of the Constitution
Weaknesses of the Articles
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Debate
Causes and Effects of the Revolution
Causes and Effects of the Constitution
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Faces of the Revolution Presentations
Presentations will continue tomorrow, February 4th, and will continue throughout the week. Please remember, EXTRA HELP is available each morning this week at 7:00. Please see me if this does not work for you.
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