April 27

Learning Targets:

• I can explain the Drug Cartel problem in Mexico and how it is affecting the United States
• I can write a well thought out letter to my congressman or senator about what I think should be done about the cartels.

Agenda:

• Journal: What are the drug cartels?
• Carlos Presentation (Drew and Mitrian next time)
• Drug Cartels Lesson
• http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/world/2009-mexican-cartel/index.html
• http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/03/22/us/BORDER.html?_r=0

Homework/What’s due:

• Unit 3 Test NEXT TIME!!
• Packet also due!!