Monday, September 27, 2010

All Periods Check on your Class Tab Above

Be sure to select your Class Tab above for your specific Period Homework and opportunities to improve your grade prior to Tuesday, October 5. After that date, there are NO OPPORTUNITIES for you to choose that would positively impact your 10 WEEK PROGRESS REPORT.

Look at the image below for generic instructions.

If you remember the instructions, but forget your class code, they are as follows:
  • Period 1 - JETRF696  Almost all Honors students registered, but many regular students must
  • Period 2 - JPM444 Only half of the Honors students, but most regular student registered
  • Period 5 - MMKNGC778 Only half of the Honors students, but most regular student registered
  • Period 6 - GXBG873 A student who was absent last week needs to register.
Below, is a screenshot of typical instructions BUT the code is for Period 1, so only use that code if you are a Period 1 student, otherwise, make sure to use the proper class period code.


Friday, September 24, 2010

Period 2 Pop Quiz Only

Period 2 ONLY for students that did not complete the Pop Quiz that was suspended on Friday, September 24. You must complete the online quiz one (or more) times on the http://www.quia.com/ website.

If you login to the website using your new login name and password, you will receive a 10% bonus on your total score. If you simply click this link, you will receive the highest score you complete.

This Pop Quiz is due by 8:00 am Tuesday Morning, September 28.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Government Homework Due 9/23 and 9/24

Read Chapter 4, Section 2, Pages 97-103 and prepare for a 10 Question Pop Quiz at the beginning of your period.

As an alternate, you may choose to complete the Publisher's Web Quiz and copy-and-paste your results on a sheet of paper. Bring that sheet of paper, showing your results to class with you and receive 10 out of 10 points. How cool is that? Please, use your resources carefully. Only print on a single side of paper.

No. You may not print the paper in my classroom when you come to class.

Yes. You may, as an option, produce a Google Document and send a copy to me at teacherhaywood@gmail.com  By now, all seniors should have a FREE Google Document account.

Students who opt to take an equivalent quiz by clicking on this link may earn even more credit. Choose the option that provides you with the MOST Satisfaction. If you login to the quia website first and select the quiz from your home screen, I will DOUBLE your credit.

People respond to incentives.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Period 2 Government Extra Credit

This assignment is for Period 2 specifically, however, all students who complete the Current Events and the Constitution worksheet will earn extra credit.

You must address ALL three of the Questions to Consider. If a link is broken, you are responsible for locating another link that will guide you to support your argument. Include the new link to support your work.

The extra credit opportunity is due FIRST THING TUESDAY MORNING!

Friday, September 17, 2010

Psychology Homework Due September 21

Homework due at beginning of class Tuesday, September 21. Click the "Comment" link below and provide me with a comment that summarizes your review of the remaining Units in our textbook, and a specific chapter you would choose to complete in the remaining 12 weeks.  Include your first name and your last initial only as the author of the comment, and add a sentence or two on why you chose that particular chapter.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

American Government and Intro to Psychology Homework

Students, please click on the appropriate tab above for your homework by period that is due the week of September 13 - 17th

Monday, August 23, 2010

American Government - Periods 1, 2 & 5

 I created this image in Tagxedo. How interesting is this?

http://www.tagxedo.com/artful/1b8beba8d91b4585

Homework - This assignment has a due date - please read carefully.  All students post a welcome comment to Mr. Haywood. Comments should be neutral in tone (save controversy for our classroom) and include a thought you have about something we have either discussed in class, something you found interesting, or something you would like to learn more about. Post your comments below with your Period Number and your LAST NAME first, by Monday 8/30 for Periods 1 and 5 and Tuesday 8/31 for Period 2.

Here's a copy of the Illustrated Textbook Cover and File Folder Assignments that are also due beginning Tuesday, August 31.

Click ahead for the same assignment in Adobe Acrobat PDF format

You can start your Wordle by clicking here.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Preamble created on www.wordle.net

Wordle: Constitution Preamble

Students, this is an example of a wordle. Go to www.wordle.net and create your own Government themed related wordle, preferably dark text on white background so it can be printed and pasted on to your file folder.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Final Exam Study Guide

This is the Study Guide in preparation of the Final Exam. This guide will select 100 questions at random and you are encouraged to take this "Final Exam Study Guide" prior to taking the ONLINE Final between Wednesday, June 9th and Tuesday Morning June 15 at 7:00 AM. This test is Extra Credit only and you may earn up to 25% of your multiple-choice-portion depending on the number you score correctly. You will earn 1 point extra credit for each four (4) points you score on the study guide.

Because this is the STUDY GUIDE some questions will be repeated, occasionally more than once.

http://www.quia.com/quiz/1850951.html

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Economics Final Examination

Here is the 50 Question Final Exam portion. Your responses will be graded by Quia and you WILL know the results of this portion prior to completing the 10 Question Constructed Response portion in class on Tuesday, June 15.

The combined score of this portion AND the 10 Question Constructed Response portion will comprise your total score for the Final.

Click on http://www.quia.com/quiz/1853185.html to go directly to the quiz.

Note: For this quiz, you may only take the quiz a single time. In order to be the most prepared for this one-time-only test, you should complete a study guide quiz. Not only will you become familiar with the possible questions, you will also earn extra credit points that will aid you in your final score!!

Saturday, September 1, 2007

Welcome NAHS Pumas!

Good Day Everyone! Welcome to Mr. Haywood's House. I hope you enjoy this blog and find the contents I direct here informative, enlightening, and motivating.

Check often for updates and important information that will help you succeed this year at Northridge Academy High School.