8th Grade Learning Objectives: Students will "discuss African American involvement in the war and the defeat of troops in New York," they will "engage in Chapter 6 Jeopardy Review."
Current Events Objectives: Students will "view a video clip on and discuss the government shutdown" and they will "engage in CNNStudentNews."
HW for Thursday: 7th Grade HW: None, 8th Grade HW: ISN page 37, Current Events HW: Complete government shutdown discussion questions.