Class Expectations
When are phones allowed in class? What about headphones?
Phones = never
Headphones = work time
Which three countries hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which expanded to 48 teams for the first time, co-hosting all 104 matches?
U.S., Canada, and Mexico
What is the #1 movie in the United States right now?
Spiderman
Who gave the famous "I have a Dream" speech
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
If you need additional support, what two options are available to you?
Flex Support and After School Support
This world region experienced major heat waves impacting infrastructure (softening roads, expanding railroad tracks, and straining power systems) as much of this was built for cooler climates.
Europe
Which female country artist broke the record for most weeks No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single year. With 18 weeks at the top, she surpassed Beyonce's 2003 record of 17 weeks.
Ella Langley (Song: Choosing Texas)
What major war was fought between 1939-1945?
What war was fought between the Union and the Confederacy from 1861-1865?
Civil War
What room is flex support located in?
Orchestra Room
This body of water had become a focal point in international trade as its repeated block has caused price increases for countries all over the world.
Strait of Hormuz
This U.S. commodity became so popular during the World Cup, that it started being sold along World Cup merchandise after going through airport security.
Ranch
What two countries were against each other during the "Cold War"?
U.S. and Soviet Union
Thomas Jefferson sent two men to explore the Louisiana Territory. Who were they?
Lewis and Clark
What do you need to do before you retake a test?
Make sure all assignments AND study guide are completed
Expects warn that this disease outbreak in the Dominican Republic of Congo could become one of the deadliest, with over 5,500 cases and 2,500 deaths.
Ebola
Recalls and warnings were released this summer on this commodity as reports from across nine different U.S. states were reporting gut issues and hospitalization.
Iceburg Lettuce
What was ONE cause of the Great Depression?
Stock Market Crash
Overbuying on Credit
Farming practices
Debt forgiveness
Uneven wealth distribution
What important building did the British Army famously burn down during the War of 1812?
White House
What are the 4 units we will be learning about this year?
Progressivism, World War I, Roaring 20s/Great Depression, World War II
This country approved a ban on social media for those under 16 set to go into law in 2027.
United Kingdom
Unveiled for the first time in Clinton, Iowa this summer, these massive public art sculptures made entirely out of recycled materials were created by world-renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo to create a fun scavenger hunt for visitors exploring the town.
Gnomes
What two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs on to end WWII?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What were the first two US political parties?
Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans