Continuing Manifest Destiny and The Alamo - February 1, 2008

Agenda:
1. Finish "Presidential Candidate Analysis" sheet (pg 14)
2. Manifest Destiny Key Terms (pg 15)
3. Remember the Alamo (pg 16) - THIS IS YOUR HOMEWORK DUE NEXT CLASS
4. While You Watch . . . The Alamo (pg 17)
MOVIE: "The Alamo"

Today was a day of variety. Students finished up whatever work they had remaining from our mini-unit on the California Presidential Primary. We then got to back to work on our Manifest Destiny unit.

Students have been working hard in Team Yukon history for the past three weeks, so as a reward for our hard work, we began watching the 2004 Disney movie "The Alamo" starring Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, and Jason Patric. We watched the first 45 minutes today, and we will finish the movie in our next class. If you want a quick and easy viewing guide for the movie, you can download it HERE.

Finally, please remind your parents and other family members age 18 or older to VOTE on Election Day, Tuesday, February 5. Plus make sure that YOU VOTE for your favorite Republican and Democratic Presidential candidate at www.RioNorteVote.com. The polls open Monday morning at 7:00 a.m. and close on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

Have a great weekend!

RVI