2018: Happy New Year!!!

Answer below:

1. What was your biggest accomplishment for 2017?

2. What are 3 goals that you have for 2018?

3. How will you achieve them?

Please hand in your paper by then end of class today.

Global Review

Please click on: August 2015 Exam - DBQ Essay

Continue to work on the DBQ essay today. 

Global II Period 9 - WWI

Click on: People and WWI.

Make a 10 - slide Powerpoint with captions that shows how the war affected the people that fought in it.

You may send this by Google Drive or gmail.

DUE: TODAY!!!

PIG SPEAKER - Monroe County Legislator Ernest Flagler - Mitchell

Click on:Ernest Flagler - Mitchell 

On your speaker sheet, fill out Q. #1 and 4. 

On the back, please write 5 facts about Mr. Flagler - Mitchell based on the link above.

DUE: TODAY!!!

Global Review - Louis XIV and Pol Pot

Click on: King Louis XIV - France and Pol Pot - Cambodia

For each leader, write 5 ways in which they took control over their nation, for a total of 10.

DUE:TODAY!!!

Global II

Please go to: Africa Map 1914

1. List all European nations that owned land in Africa. 

2. List all African lands owned by Italy.

3. List all African lands owned by Spain.

4. List all African lands owned by Portugal.

5. Which European nation owned the most land in Africa?

6. Why would you want to visit Africa some day?

DUE: TODAY!!!

PIG Project DUE 1/8/18

Please complete a current events project on:

* Trump's Presidency
* North Korea Crisis
* Crime in the Rochester area
* Recent Natural Disasters (Hurricanes, Earthquakes etc.)
* Inter - ethnic (race) relations in the US
*  Any other topic that interests you.

DUE: Monday, January 8, 2018. TODAY - YOU MUST SELECT YOUR TOPIC AND FORMAT AND TURN THIS IN BY THE END OF THE PERIOD IN WRITTEN/TYPED FORM.

1. You MUST: Write 1 page about your topic, that describes the issue. This must also include your opinion about the issue.

2. Next, you may construct a Power point, poster, YouTube video, interview, drawing or a song about the topic. BE CREATIVE!!!

PIG - Public Policy

Please answer the following questions regarding public policies in Edison:

SCANNING

1. What is your opinion about being scanned at Exit 2 at a daily basis?

2. Who do you think put the policy in place?

3. What can you do if you think the policy is or is not working for our school?

PLEASE ANSWER THE SAME QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EDISON ELECTRONICS POLICY. (Questions 1, 2, 3 above.)

DUE:TODAY!!!

Global II Review - New Visions Material

Click on: How Should I Study For the Regents' Exam? and Students Regents' Prep Checklist

This is a very helpful site that we will be using. 

Write down 10 facts from each link that you think will be most useful for you to study for the January 24, 2018 exam.

Global II - Sicily 1848

Go to: Revolution of 1848 Sicily and write 5 facts about the article.


Due: Today!

PIG - MP #2

Answer:


1. How will you continue to be successful in PIG in MP #2?


2. What will you do to improve your grades in all of your classes in MP #2?


3. What are your thoughts about your senior year so far?


4. What are your plans after graduation?


DUE: TODAY!!!

Election Day 2017

Please answer the following questions:

1. If you are registered to vote, do you plan on voting tomorrow?

2. If you WERE registered to vote, would you vote tomorrow?

3. Who are the candidates for: Rochester Mayor, Monroe County Sheriff, Rochester City Council, and Commissioner of Schools? You may click on: Election Candidates and go to pp. 2 - 3. Choose one political party for one candidate for office.

4. What three propositions are on the other side of the ballot in 2017? Go to: NY Ballot Proposals 2017

DUE: TODAY!!!

PIG Community Service Update 10/30/17

Please answer the following questions about your PIG community service experience:

1.  How many hours have you completed as of today?

2.  Where have you completed your hours?

3. If you have not completed your hours, where do you plan on completing them?

4. Describe your experience so far. What have you learned from it?

DUE: TODAY!!!!

 

PIG Speaker Circuit Thursday and Friday 10/26, 10/27.

1. Please click on: Charles Perreault and type 5 facts about what he does in Monroe County. You may also add information about jurors in your facts. He will be speaking to us this Thursday in class.

2. Please click on: Tom Ferrarese and type 5 facts about what he does in Monroe County. You may also add information about voting in your facts. He will be speaking to our class this Friday.

DUE:TODAY!

PIG - NY Senator Joe Robach (R - Greece)

Click on: Senator Joseph Robach Newsroom

1. List five items from the list that Senator Robach sponsored for the community.

2. How did they affect our community and you?

DUE: TODAY!!!

PIG - Intro to the US Constitution

Go to:  Amendments - US Constitution

Select 4 Amendments.

TYPE YOUR ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW: 

Why do you think these amendments are important to you?

How do they increase our power as 'we, the people'?

DUE: TODAY!!!

PIG - Incidents in Rochester

Click on: Charlotte Shooting and Avenue D Arson

1. Please write 5 facts about each incident.

2. What do you think the motive was for the persons that committed these crimes?

3. What can be done to prevent incidents like these?

Type or write out your responses please. Print to the 2B9 printer.

DUE: TODAY!!!

Are Kids Addicted to the Internet?

Click on: Internet Addiction - Young People

Please read the article and watch the video in the link above.

Please write 5 facts as well as your opinion/reaction. What do you think should be done to address this issue?

You may type this paper and print it to the 2B9 printer.

DUE:TODAY!!!

ECONOMICS FINAL EXAM REVIEW 6/6 TO 6/717

Please write three facts about the following topics:


1. Preventing ID Theft


2. Credit Card Debt


3. Buying a Car


4. Paying For College


5. Saving and Investing for College


6. Being a Successful Person


You will select 3 of 4 out of these 6 topics for the final.

Economics Class - Your Opinion

Now that we have 9 class days left in Economics, Mr. Amico values your opinion.

Please answer, typed and printed and submit by the end of class today:

1. What did you like most about Economics?

2. What did you like least? (Please be honest).

3. Recalling the class, which topic(s) did you see as most useful for your to use in your future?

4. Which topic(s) do you think Mr. Amico should continue to cover in future classes? 

***Please finish your final project, which is due tomorrow!

Thank you and Happy Tuesday!

Tips on Buying a Car

Go to: Car Buying Tips


A. Please select 5 tips and write two facts about them.


B. Why would you want to buy a car or why not?


DUE: TODAY!!!


C. Please work on your final project when you finish.

Finding and Renting the Right Apartment

Go to: Finding An Apartment


1. List 8 tips for finding the right apartment for you and type 2 facts about each.


2. Would you want to live an apartment or a house? What are 2 reasons for your preference?


DUE: TODAY, TYPE WRITTEN.


Please work on your final ECO project when you finish this work today.

Economics Final Project

Please select your topic and format for your final project.


Type why you selected your topic and format.


A site that you may use is Zero Hedge to research a topic.


YOUR SELECTION IS DUE TODAY!!!

Interviewing Tips

Please go to: Interviewing Tips


Please write 3 facts from each of the 7 sections.


If you have ever had a job interview, please describe your experience. What would you have done differently?


DUE: AT THE END OF CLASS, TYPED TODAY!!!

Free Annual Credit Report

Please click on: Annual Credit Report


1. List the three credit reporting agencies.


2. Click on the 'What to Look For', and 'Protect Your Identity' tabs.


Type 5 facts from each.


3. Answer: When will you request a free report? Why would you request one?


DUE: AT THE END OF CLASS TODAY!!!

ID Theft Prevention

Prevent Identity Theft

Take steps to protect yourself from identity theft:

• Secure your social security number (SSN). Don’t carry your social security card in your wallet or write your number on your checks. Only give out your SSN when absolutely necessary.
• Don’t respond to unsolicited requests for personal information (your name, birthdate, social security number, or bank account number) by phone, mail, or online. 
• Watch out for “shoulder surfers.” Shield the keypad when typing your passwords on computers and at ATMs. 
• Collect mail promptly. Ask the post office to put your mail on hold when you are away from home for several days. 
• Pay attention to your billing cycles. If bills or financial statements are late, contact the sender.
• Review your receipts. Promptly compare receipts with account statements. Watch for unauthorized transactions.
• Shred receipts, credit offers, account statements, and expired cards, to prevent “dumpster divers” from getting your personal information.
• Store personal information in a safe place at home and at work.
• Install firewalls and virus-detection software on your home computer.
• Create complex passwords that identity thieves cannot guess easily. Change your passwords if a company that you do business with has a breach of its databases
• Order your credit report once a year and review to be certain that it doesn't include accounts that you have not opened. Check it more frequently if you suspect someone has gained access to your account information.

* Please copy 5 of these suggestions.


* What steps will you take to prevent someone from stealing your identity?


* Do you know someone who was a victim of identity theft? How did they resolve the issue?


DUE: TYPED AT THE END OF THE CLASS TODAY.

CARD ACT

Students

Several components of the Act addressed underage applicants in general and college students in particular.
Campus marketing: Credit card marketing teams can no longer appear on college campuses to offer giveaways in order to solicit credit card applications. This applies to off-campus college-sponsored events, too.
Mailing offers: The Credit CARD Act also prohibits credit card companies from mailing offers to prospective customers under the age of 21, unless they specifically "opt in" to receive those materials.
Ability to pay: Credit card companies have to consider an applicant's ability to repay before approving a new credit card, curtailing the practice of issuing cards in order to collect late fees and other charges (and, of course, targeting students). The act also restricts fees on low-balance cards sold to cardholders with bad credit.
Underage cardholders: The Credit CARD Act prohibits lenders from issuing new credit cards to Americans under the age of 21 unless that applicant finds an adult co-signer capable of paying off a new credit line. Also included is a provision that credit bureaus can no longer supply reports on Americans under age 21 without parental consent.


1. Please write 5 facts and your opinion about the CARD ACT of 2009. How does this affect you?


2. Please list which social media sites are the best ones to use and why. (+200)


Please type up all work and hand in by the end of  class today.

Hon. John C. Ninfo II - C.A.R.E.

Please go to: CARE Program Judge Ninfo and view this video also: Judge Ninfo


Please write 5 facts about the CARE program and what the Judge is speaking about.


Please write down three questions that you would like to ask Judge Ninfo tomorrow.


Please type the paper and hand in by the end of the period today.

Wind Storm 2017 or $500 Check

Today, you have two options:


1. Answer the questions below on the Great Wind Storm of 2017 in Rochester, NY:


A. How did the storm impact you, your family or friends directly?


B. How much did the storm cost you in terms of time and money?


C. How well were you prepared for a natural disaster such as this and what would you do differently for the next one?


2. Go to: $500 Check


A. Write down three facts from the article. Why do you think people value their cell phones so much?


B. What are three concrete steps that you can take to prevent this situation from happening to you?


You may type up your work for an extra 20 points. If you complete both options, you will get 2 100%'s for each. Good luck!

Why You Should Carry Cash

Please go to: Carry Cash


Please write 5 reasons why it is recommended that people carry cash on them.


Why do you think it may be a bad or a good idea to carry cash?

Networking - Tips

Please go to: Networking Tips


Please list 7 out of the 10 networking tips and how they might work for you.


At what point have you had to use these tips? When might you need to use them?


DUE:TODAY!!!

Chris Gardner

A. Please click on: Chris Gardner


Please write 5 facts about Chris Gardner and his life.


Would you want to hear Mr. Gardner speak? Why or Why not?


Have you ever seen the movie 'Pursuit of Happyness'?
If yes, what is your opinion about the movie?


DUE: TODAY!!!


B. Next, click on 1040EZ Tax Form


Print the form out. If you have your W - 2 statement from your job, fill out the form to the best of your ability. I will check it if you choose.

US Mint $$$

1. Please click on: US Mint

Write 5 facts about the US Mint based on the website.

2. Please click on: Coin Set

Would you buy one of these sets and why?

3. Please go to: American Eagle Coin

Describe this coin and whether you would want to own one of them.

4. Would you ever want to invest in coins and $ dollar bills for a collection at some point? Why or why not?

PIG Survey

Please answer the following questions:

1. What did you find the most enjoyable about PIG class this year?

2. What was the most helpful topic to you?

3. How did this class enable you to take action about a certain policy/law/procedure?

4. What is your opinion of the community service requirement and how did this enable you become a more successful student?

5. What do you think Mr. Amico could do to improve this class for future students of PIG?

Thank you and good fortune to you!

Current Event January 9, 2017

If you are done with your project, please find a major current event that occurred over the weekend.

1. Write 5 facts about the incident.
2. Include your reaction and opinion to the event.
3. Insert images if possible (Powerpoint)

Go to your favorite news source on the 'Net for the information.

DUE:TODAY!!!