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In what ways do you think the country has changed since the attacks?

or What do you remember about the attacks on U.S?

September 11, 2012

What debates have arisen since 9/11 about how to balance security while preserving American ideals?

Preserved the

Most in the aftermath of 9/11

Preserved the

Least in the aftermath of 9/11

Which of the nation’s founding ideals have been preserved the most? Least? in the

aftermath of 9/11?

One person come up and stand on the spectrum with your “ideal” paper.

rights opportunityequality democracy liberty

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How well did the nation preserved this ideal in the aftermath of 9/11?

Describe your idealThesis statementExamples to support your thesis

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ESPnews – group will clip articles regarding Economic, Social and Political newspaper articles and write a summary.

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JFK Speech at Rice University - This day in History

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September 12, 2012What are the Highways names that connect to other states?

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Road Rally – Measure Distances between locations. Class will be divided into groups for this in class activity

Take the worksheet and flip it overEach person in the group copy down the cities in the groupList your citiesHave a ruler to measure the distance between the citiesUse the scale to help determine the distanceWrite down the distance between each cityWhen finish, flip over the worksheet and answer the questions on the frontPlace worksheet in the map section of the folder

CongestionToday

Copy and answer ONE of the following questions after the video clip:

Describe how you reacted when you first learned of the attacks, or,

Tell a story that you have heard about the events of 9/11. You may haveheard the story from a family member, a friend, the news, or a documentary,or,

Do you, or does anyone you know, think the country has changed because of the events of 9/11? If so, explain.

Highway Beautification Act

“You know I love that woman (Lady Bird) and she wants that Highway Beautification Act and, by God, we’re going to get it for her”

President Lyndon Johnson

Photo: TxDOT

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1922 Pershing Map

Source: Federal Highway Administration

“A Neighborhood Dies So Cars May Move” (1970)

“houses are up on blocks…and the boarded businesses that mark a neighborhood in transition…(are) just memories of the people who once lived here….”

Houston Chronicle, May 24, 1970

Future Site of IH-35 Laredo – 1965

Photo: TxDOT

LEAGUE LINE ROAD

RAYFORD / SAWDUST

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September 13, 2012

Which of the following is an accurate list of the three (3) Texas border rivers?

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Finish Interactive FoldersUse laptop / Smart phones to answer the 3 essential questions Organize your table of contentsThink about why people settle in the regions of Texas, landscape, water supply and current citiesCultural Diffusion - Mixture of Culture. Spanish, Polish, Czech, etc - CelebrationUse Mr. Help (5 Themes of Geography) and current census information

Go over important dates for History Fair - Pre-AP only

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September 14, 2012

What is a common characteristic of the landscape of Peet JH

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Xeriscaping and xerogardening refer to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental water from irrigation. It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as climate patterns shift.

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Click to edit Master title styleRainwater harvesting is an innovative alternative water supply approach anyone can use. Rainwater harvesting captures, diverts, and stores rainwater for later use.

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The solar panel can be used as a component of a larger photovoltaic system to generate and supply electricity in commercial and residential applications. Each panel is rated by its DC output power under standard test conditions, and typically ranges from 100 to 320 watts. The efficiency of a panel determines the area of a panel given the same rated output

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Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy, such as using: wind turbines to make electricity, windmills for mechanical power, windpumps for water pumping or drainage, or sails to propel ships.

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Agriculture and Natural ResourcesIn our Agriculture and Natural Resources program area, we have extension specialists who are affiliated with various academic departments of Texas A&M University. However, many of these specialists and most other extension personnel are located across the state, outside our headquarters, to work directly with Texas residents.

Extension specialists collaborate with teachers, researchers, and other partners to bring the benefits of scientific knowledge and advancement into everyday practice.

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Take an index cardList three different types of vegetation at Peet JHWhat native plants / trees is located around PeetHow do they feel? Draw a picture of what they look likeYou can work in groups

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This day in History - Hurricane Ike