Monthly Archives: February 2013

Government – Filibuster!

Thurmond Holds Senate Record for Filibustering Fortified with a good rest, a steam bath and a sirloin steak, Sen. Strom  Thurmond talked against a 1957 civil rights bill for 24 hours  and 18 minutes — longer than anyone has ever … Continue reading

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Música Bailable – Joe Arroyo (Salsa Colombiana)

Álvaro José Arroyo González (also known as Joe Arroyo or El Joe) A Colombian singer, composer and songwriter. Considered one of the greatest performers of Caribbean music in his country. http://youtu.be/oWBf9hfW_4Y http://youtu.be/-d2jdSKOfLA http://youtu.be/Qc-qhkS-_KM http://youtu.be/BMPL_SbmAJs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5obcVB6QOro

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Gov 13.11 – Vice President and Speaker

The Constitution names the Vice President as president of the (__1__). The vice president, however, does not have the same role and power as the Speaker of the House. The vice president may recognize members and put questions to a … Continue reading

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History – Atomic Bomb: 1945

ESTIMATED CASUALTIES AND LOSSES 90,000–166,000 killed in Hiroshima 60,000–80,000 killed in Nagasaki Total: 150,000–246,000+ killed For several months, the US had dropped more than 63 million leaflets across Japan, warning civilians of air raids. Many Japanese cities suffered terrible damage … Continue reading

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Econ 13.18 – Difference Between Fixed and Variable Costs – Quick Draw

YEEHAAWWWWww! DIRECTIONS:  Answer the following questions after seeing the above video and send your answers to jbello@sdcoe.net labeled Econ 13.18 8 points of homework! 1.  In the soda example, what is a fixed cost? 2.  What kind of high costs … Continue reading

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Econ 13.17 – Increasing and Decreasing Marginal Returns

You can either learn it now at SPA in economics class, or in college, on your own, as you pay out of pocket . . . .it’s up to you… the book gave you the bean bag example, I gave … Continue reading

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History – The Formidable Foe: Japanese Empire

Kamikaze Pilot’s Last Mission The Kamikaze pilots on briefing DIRECTIONS: Click on the links below and watch the short video segments. Send your answers to jbello@sdcoe.net in an email titled History – The Formidable Foe: Japanese Empire 10 points of … Continue reading

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History – WWII American Casualties and comparisons . . .

See the past post below to compare and contrast the number of casualties suffered in previous wars. WWI Military Deaths and Western Front http://mrbelloblog.com/2012/12/05/history-1/wwi-military-deaths-and-western-front/   All Wars with American Involvement http://mrbelloblog.com/2012/10/27/student-resources/history-lets-not-forget/    

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History 13.12 – Bloodiest WWII Battles

DIRECTIONS: Listen to the podcast below and answer the following questions. Send your email to  jbello@sdcoe.net titled 13.12 Bloodiest WWII Battles 25 Homework points! The Bloodiest Battles of World War II 1. How many millions of lives were lost in … Continue reading

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Econ 13.16 – Elasticity of Supply

  DIRECTIONS: Click on the videos below and answer the questions thereafter.  Send your answers to jbello@sdcoe.net labeled: Econ 13.16 – Elasticity of Supply 10 Homework points Deadline: 3/3    Elasticity of Supply 1. When talking about a scenario that … Continue reading

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