1. 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

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

3. 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

4. Processing
How well did the nation preserved this ideal in the aftermath of 9/11?
Describe your ideal
Thesis statement
Examples 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, 2012
What are the Highways names that connect to other states?

10. 3
Road Rally – Measure Distances between locations. Class will be divided into
groups for this in class activity
Take the worksheet and flip it over
Each person in the group copy down the cities in the group
List your cities
Have a ruler to measure the distance between the cities
Use the scale to help determine the distance
Write down the distance between each city
When finish, flip over the worksheet and answer the questions on the front
Place worksheet in the map section of the folder

11. Congestion
Today

14. 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 have
heard 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.

15. 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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17. 1922 Pershing Map
Source: Federal Highway Administration

18. “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

19. LEAGUE LINE ROAD

20. 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 Folders
Use laptop / Smart phones to answer the 3 essential
questions
Organize your table of contents
Think about why people settle in the regions of Texas,
landscape, water supply and current cities
Cultural Diffusion - Mixture of Culture. Spanish, Polish,
Czech, etc - Celebration
Use 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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29. 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 Resources
In 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 card
List three different types of vegetation at Peet JH
What native plants / trees is located around Peet
How do they feel?
Draw a picture of what they look like
You can work in groups

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This day in History - Hurricane Ike