Week of October 28, 2013 -- 1A-5 Does rap music have a negative impact on youth?

Does Rap Music have a negative impact on youth?  (1A-05)

considerable | contribute | demonstrate | sufficient | valid

1. That's a Rap!             Learn about Rap music.
2. The Power of Music  Mariachi Music programs in the schools.
3. Beautiful Music          Students find musical instruments.  CITE EVIDENCE
4. Money Tips for Teens  Tips for saving money.  CITE EVIDENCE

Week of October 21, 2013 -- 1A-4 Cloning: Threat or Opportunity?

Cloning: Threat or Opportunity?  1A-04

design | feature | impact | potential | transfer 

Achieve Readings 

1. Can GM Foods End World Hunger?
2. Can People Smell Danger?  

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Week of October 7 - 1A-3 What is an American?

What is an American?  1A-03

complexity -- culture -- element -- resourceful -- tradition

1. Happy Birthday Yankee Doodle:  Compare and Contrast
2. The Native American Way of Life: Compare and Contrast
3. More People Learn China's Language: Compare and Contrast

LINK TO Online vocabulary practice

LINK TO sample American Citizenship Test