Bridge Project Supplement

Good morning everyone,

You all are working hard on your bridge projects for Science, so here is the accompanying Social Studies component of the project:

AGENDA

1. Select 3 bridges from this article: 30 Famous Bridges Around the World.
2. Research the architect of each bridge and find 1 other landmark they designed. 
3. In a comment below:

• Describe the architect's style.
• What aspects of their design help keep their bridges stable and supported?

Keep up the great work, ladies and gentlemen.

The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883.
It is one of the most famous bridges in the world.

[*] Today's Readings and Reflections!

Good morning everyone. Please write down this objective in your binders:

Objective: Students will read Borderlands / La frontera by Gloria Anzaldúa and reflect on the issue of immigration as it pertains to the Mexico - United States border.

AGENDA

1. Read the biography of Gloria Anzaldúa and comment on one interesting aspect of her life.

• biography in Spanish

2. Read the excerpt of Borderlands / La frontera and complete a 3-2-1 in the comment section.

EXTRA CREDIT

1. Read one of the articles from one of news sites under "Resources."
2. Summarize the article using 5 W's + H.

REMINDER

Final grades will be submitted on Friday, June 13, 2014.
All work must be submitted no later than Thursday at 3:30 PM.