Monday, August 31, 2009

Japan's Government Sees a Change and How to Replace Senator Kennedy


This episode of CNN Student News explains how the Japanese government changed in their recent election. Compare Japan's political system to that of the United States.

In part two, how will the replacement for Senator Ted Kennedy be selected?

Play the Bill of Rights Match Game

This game will help you review the parts of the Bill of Rights. Click the picture below to get started.

Friday, August 28, 2009

The Expansion of US Borders 1763-Present

What Do Senators Do?

Some of you may have heard in the news this week that Senator Ted Kennedy died. He had been a Senator for more than 40 years. In this video you will hear people mentioning the "great things" that Senator Kennedy accomplished. Do you know what a Senator does? How does someone become a Senator? How was Senator Kennedy able to stay in office for so long? Watch the video then try to develop answers to these questions.

US History in Two Minutes

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Mr. Byrne Teaches

Mr. Byrne Teaches is the place to find supplemental materials for all of the classes that Mr. Byrne teaches.