Utah Studies--Friday, December 18, 2009

Today in class students turned in the final draft of their essay! This was worth 60 points (a lot in my class). If it has not been turned in yet, there will be a zero in the grade book for that score until it is turned in. If there is just an asterisk there, that means it was turned in but I have yet to grade it. These essays take about 15 hours of total grading, so the process is slow. Also in class we began examining the impacts of the coming of the railroad on Utah's economy. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, unless the essay needs to be turned in still!

Utah Studies--Thursday, December 17, 2009

Today in class students finished their rough drafts and then edited them. DUE TOMORROW: Final drafts are due!!!!! These are worth more points than any other single assignment in my class (60 points). So make sure to get them done on time!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 17, 2009

Today in class students worked on the rough drafts of their essay analyzing the ways that Utah Native American culture was changed by the arrival of settlers. DUE TOMORROW: Students must be finished with the 4th paragraph of their essay by the beginning of class! DUE FRIDAY: Final drafts of the essay must be turned in!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Today in class students discussed how to write the upcoming persuasive essay. Yesterday, they presented posters on what happened when Native Americans and settlers met. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Essay rough drafts. DUE FRIDAY: Essay final drafts.

Utah Studies--Friday, December 11, 2009

Today in class students finished their posters and Learning Center Check #2 was due today. (15 points for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3.) Yesterday students read about the Ute and Navajo nations with a substitute teacher. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but late learning centers need to be turned in ASAP!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Today in class students continued work on their posters. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #2 (Period 1-2, 4-6 needs 15 points; Period 3 needs 10 points.)

Utah Studies--Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Today in class students continued working on Native Americans Meet Settlers posters. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, December 7, 2009

Today in class students began working on the creation of their Native American Meets Settlers poster. This will probably be due around Thursday. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #2 (15 points for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3) is due on Friday!

Utah Studies--Thursday, December 3, 2009

Today in class students worked hard on creating a historical fiction account of "When Walker Met Young." DUE TOMORROW: This writing assignment must be done by the start of class tomorrow.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Today in class students began writing a historical fiction story about what could have happened when Chief Walker of the Utes met Brigham Young. We will continue it in class tomorrow. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Sorry about forgetting to post yesterday. In class on Monday we finished our research on questions related to Native Americans and settlers. Today in class we read about and discussed Brigham Young's Indian policy and Chief Walker's perspective on Utah's settlers. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Today in class students learned about Sarah Hale, the woman who petitioned presidents to get Thanksgiving declared as a national holiday. Have a great Thanksgiving! DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Today in class students continued researching their topics related to Native American and settler interaction. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, November 23, 2009

Today in class students began researching other history books (besides the textbook) for information on their research question regarding the relationship between Utah Native Americans and white American settlers. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, BUT a lot of students did NOT turn in learning centers that were due on Friday! Please turn those in as soon as possible!

Utah Studies--Friday, November 20, 2009

Today in class students turned in learning centers and practiced using indexes in anticipation of the research that they will begin on Monday about their group's research topic regarding Native American and settler interaction. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but if you did not turn in your learning centers on Friday, you can still turn them in late and receive full credit as long as you have not used up your 2 free lates yet. Missing those will hurt your learning and your grade so get learning centers turned in ASAP!

Utah Studies--Thursday, November 19, 2009

Today in class most students finished their research from Chapter 7 regarding their topic related to Native Americans and European-American settlers. DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #1 (20 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Today students began researching what happened between Utah settlers and Utah Native Americans from the 1840's to the 1890's. The first source of information that they used today was the textbook. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #1 is due Friday!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Today in class students took a quiz on the early years of the Utah settlement period.  Then we began discussing the project for the next unit.  Students will be in groups creating a poster that answers questions about what happened when European-American settlers met Utah Native Americans.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but recall that Learning Center Check #1 is due Friday!

Utah Studies--Monday, November 16, 2009

Today in class students finished discussing the effects of the Utah War.  Then they worked on their study guides for tomorrow's Rise and Stretch quiz.  DUE TOMORROW:  Be ready for the quiz!

Utah Studies--Friday, November 13, 2009

Today in class students read about the events during and shortly after the Utah War.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, BUT on Friday, November 20 Learning Center Check #1 is due (20 points for Period 1, 2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)!

Utah Studies--Thursday, November 12, 2009

Today in class students discussed what they read about Mountain Meadows Massacre yesterday.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but remember the first learning center due date is on November 20!  (It is 20 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3.)

Utah Studies--Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Today in class students read about the Mountain Meadows Massacre.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Today in class students read about and discussed the complex set of events that brought about the Utah War in 1857.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but students should be working on doing this quarter's learning centers.  The first due date of 20 points (10 points for Period 3) is Friday, November 20.  Of course students are invited to turn in as many points as they want as early as they can!

Utah Studies--Monday, November 9, 2009

Today in class students imagined they were in charge of the settlement plans for Utah by the early LDS pioneers.  Students read about and discussed the strategy that Brigham Young used.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

PS-Sorry I forgot to post on Friday.  That day we read about how Brigham Young wanted his settlers to be as self-sufficient as possible.

Utah Studies--Thursday, November 5, 2009

Today in class students learned about the experiences of the Mormon pioneers as they traveled the Mormon trail.  Then they read a current event about a modern day effort to bring back to Utah Lake the Utah sucker, a native fish that fed the pioneers during the winter of 1848-9 when their crops failed.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Today in class students read about the events that brought the LDS pioneers into Utah.  Then I introduced the 2nd quarter learning center options to them.  These are also now posted here on my blog.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Today in class students re-enacted the Columbian exchange by trading goods to create their perfect taco.  The Columbian exchange is what historians call the opening of trade and cultural mixing that went both ways between Native Americans and Europeans.  Tacos are a product of this cultural mixing, as students discovered.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, November 2, 2009

Today in class students analyzed their last persuasive essays in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses as writers.  They wrote a letter to themselves detailing this information so that they can look at that letter when they write another essay in December.  Hopefully this helps them to improve their writing each time.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, October 29, 2009

Today in class students took the Quarter 1 Test.  It will go on their 2nd Quarter grade.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, have a fun weekend!

Utah Studies--Thursday, October 28, 2009

Today in class students finished reviewing for the Quarter 1 Test tomorrow. DUE TOMORROW: Be ready for the test tomorrow. Study hard!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Today in class students began reviewing for our Quarter One Test, which will be held on Thursday. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but it definitely wouldn't hurt to study from your study guide tonight in order to be better prepared for the test on Thursday.

Utah Studies--Monday, October 26, 2009

Today in class students read an excerpt from the autobiography of a trapper named James Beckwourth and then discussed interactions between trappers and native peoples of Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but we will begin reviewing for the Quarter 1 test to be held on Thursday.

Utah Studies--Friday, October 23, 2009

Today in class students took one final short Rise and Stretch quiz on Native American culture.  Then we returned to discussing early European-American explorers to Utah.  We compared a map of Utah made by the Spanish to a map of Utah made by John C. Fremont using scientific techniques to see how science gives us a more accurate picture of our world.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, October 22, 2009

Today in class students learned about the trappers and US government explorers who came to Utah in the 1820's - 1840's.  DUE TOMORROW:  Study for a short quiz on Native American culture.  Any remaining late work MUST be turned in by 2:45 pm to my classroom.  THIS IS THE END OF THE QUARTER DEADLINE!  After that it will not be accepted (unless a student has been absent the last few days)!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, October 21, 2009

I forgot to post on Tuesday. I am sorry. Today I was not at school but students should have 1) turned in points for Learning Center check #3, 2) filled out a study guide for a short quiz on Native American culture on Friday, and 3) taken notes on the arrival of the first Europeans (the Spanish) to Utah in 1776. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but my FINAL late work deadline for the 1st Quarter is set for Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:45 pm. I will still accept late learning centers until that time. Anything turned in after that will not be accepted (unless the lateness of it is due to absence--as there have been many students out lately).

Utah Studies--Monday, October 19, 2009

Today in class students had to show me their completed rough drafts.  Then we read current events about the recent Native American artifact trafficking cases in southern Utah.  DUE TOMORROW:  Student MUST turn in the final drafts of their essays!  If students do not turn these in, they might fail my class since they are worth a lot of points!!!!

Utah Studies--Friday, October 16, 2009

Today in class students worked on finishing their rough drafts of their Native American culture essay.  If they did not finish in class then they have homework!  DUE MONDAY:  They MUST have their rough draft completed!  Do NOT write a final draft at home because you will just have to rewrite it one more time since you will be editing these in Mr. Smalley's class on Monday.  Then the final draft will be due to me on Tuesday!

Utah Studies--Thursday, October 15, 2009

Today in class students finished getting instructions on how to write a persuasive essay.  Then students began working on their persuasive essays comparing Utah Native American cultures to modern American culture.  Tomorrow in class we will work on finishing those essays.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, BUT the rough draft of the essay is due on Monday!!!  Then the final draft is due Tuesday!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Today in class students started learning how to write their persuasive essays.  These essays will compare one of Utah's Native American cultures to modern US culture.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, BUT we have only 1 week until all learning centers are due for the entire quarter!  (Recall this is 50 points total for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 30 points total for Period 3...)

Utah Studies--Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Today in class students finished their Native American culture notes.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but we will begin working on the rough drafts of our essays in class soon.  The rough and final drafts of this essay will be worth a lot of points.  ALSO...students need to be finishing up all of their learning centers by Wednesday, October 21 (50 points total for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 30 points total for Period 3).

Utah Studies--Monday, October 12, 2009

Today in class students took a rise and stretch quiz on Utah's geology and early peoples.  Then we continued learning about Utah Native American cultures.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but later this week we will begin writing an essay on Native American cultures.

Utah Studies--Friday, October 9, 2009

Today students learned about the Anasazi culture.  Then we reviewed for a rise and stretch quiz on Monday.  DUE MONDAY: Be ready for the quiz by studying from the blue study guide this weekend!

Utah Studies--Thursday, October 8, 2009

Today in class students learned about the cultural traits of Utah's Paleo-Indian and Desert Archaic people.  These notes will be used as the source of information for an essay we will be working on next week.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing, but students will receive a study guide tomorrow for a Rise and Stretch quiz we will take Monday.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Today in class students finished hearing geology presentations.  Then we began a new unit about early Native American history by listening to a Dine (Navajo) origin story.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but we will be taking a rise and stretch quiz on Monday.  There will be a study guide given out on Friday.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Today in class students presented their geology lessons on the subject they have been studying.  Also Learning Center Check #2 was due today (15 points for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 2)!  Students can still turn it in late though!  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.  DUE SOON: Eventually (Friday or Monday) we will be taking a Rise and Stretch quiz on Utah's geology and early human culture.

Utah Studies--Monday, October 5, 2009

Today in class students finished creating their geology presentations.  Tomorrow we will present them in class.  DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #2 (15 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)!  To be on schedule students should have completed 35 points (20 points in Period 3)  in Learning Centers by tomorrow.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Yesterday I was gone.  In class students read news articles about subjects related to Utah geology.  Today in class students continued working on their geology group presentations.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.  DUE TUESDAY: 15 more points in learning centers (10 points for Period 3)!  By Tuesday students should have earned 35 total points in learning centers.  This includes the 20 points from Learning Center Check #1 (Sept. 16) and the upcoming points due Tuesday.  If a student is behind in learning centers and has not turned even 20 points yet, they still can get credit.  But they need to get on the move!

Utah Studies--Monday, September 28, 2009

Today in class students worked on creating their geology presentations.  Tomorrow we will have a sub, so students will be reading current events related to geology.  Students MUST be on their very best behavior!  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but 15  more points in learning centers (10 points for my 3rd period class) are due next Tuesday, October 6.  Students need to be working on those mostly at home.  If students did not turn in any learning centers for check #1 (see Skyward on Sep. 16) than they can still turn those points in too, but this means they're behind and need badly to catch up.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Today in class students began working on their geology presentation projects.  The first step was to gather knowledge on Utah's geology from the textbook.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, as we will continue working on our projects in class for the whole of next week.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Today in class students took their Geography quiz.  Assuming they passed, they were then assigned to the alien commando force to begin the invasion of earth starting with Utah.  Then we talked about just how ancient the earth is in preparation for our Utah geology quiz.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.  DUE IN THE NEXT WEEK: We will be working in class on a geology presentation project.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Today in class students prepared work for their student led conferences.  (IMPORTANT:  Conferences are tomorrow and Thursday evening.  Students and parents should go to the child's 

TA teacher at the time you scheduled.  See you there!)  Also students worked on a study guide for the Utah geography quiz we will take tomorrow.  DUE TOMORROW: Be ready for the quiz tomorrow by studying tonight!

Utah Studies--Monday, September 21, 2009

Today in class students finished notes on the Colorado Plateau and then we discussed natural resources of Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, September 18, 2009

Today in class students watched part of a film that highlighted the debate over land use in the Colorado Plateau region. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, September 17, 2009

Today in class students took a Utah map quiz.  We also had our first Rise and Stretch session.  If your child went to Stretch ask them what they learned to do.  If they went to Rise ask them how they think they did in re-learning the subject.  The first time through was a little chaotic, but once the students get the hang off it then students will have more time to learn!  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, September 17, 2009

Today in class students took a Utah map quiz and then reflected on their academic effort and performance so far this school year.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but if students have not turned in learning centers yet those are overdue (20 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3) so get them in as soon as possible!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Sorry about not posting the other day.  I have been having trouble accessing my blog lately.  Today in class we reviewed for the map quiz that is tomorrow.  We also turned in learning centers that were due today (20 pts. for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 pts. for Period 3).  DUE TOMORROW: Study for the Utah map quiz tomorrow!

Utah Studies--Monday, September 14, 2009

Today in class we finished the Utah maps that students began on Friday while I was out of town.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, BUT Periods 1-2, 4-6 need to turn in 20 points in learning centers by Wednesday!  Period 3 needs to turn in 10 points by Wednesday!  DO NOT FORGET!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Today in class students took their first quiz to determine if they are to go to Rise (to redo) or to Stretch (if they pass assessments in Utah Studies, Language Arts, and Science).  The quiz was on definitions from the 6 Historian Skills.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but the first 20 points in Learning Centers are due next Wednesday!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Today in class we finished going over the definitions from the Six Historian Skills. Then we reviewed those definitions for the test tomorrow. DUE TOMORROW: Study for the test!

Utah Studies--Friday, September 4, 2009

I forgot AGAIN to post!  So I will explain the last TWO days.

Yesterday I demonstrated how cause and effect rules our world.  Then we discussed various reasons why people should study history.  

Today, we did an activity designed to show students how historians are like detectives because historians use evidence and witnesses to solve historical mysteries.  Also we discussed the difference between a primary source ("eyewitness") and a secondary source ("anyone besides the eyewitnesses").  DUE TUESDAY:  Nothing, but it's not a bad idea to study the 6 Historian Skills definitions we've learned so far since there will be a quiz on them on Wednesday.

NOTICE:

A few of you have been, I think, requesting access to my Google Document called "Q1 Learning Centers." You do not need to do that to be able to print the documents at home. I think some of you are clicking on "Share" and then choosing to request access. This is a way to group edit things on Google Docs. Since I am the author of these assignments there's no reason for you to need to request to share access, since you do not need to edit these. Just choose "File" and then "Print" to print all (or some) of the documents you need. Email me if I am misunderstanding your requests. My email is matthew.shake@fortherriman.org.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Today in all classes we began discussing the 6 skills one needs to become a great historian.  Today we discussed the skill of listening to different perspectives.  We also examined different perspectives on what history is.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, September 1, 2009

I'm still rusty--I forgot to post for yesterday so here goes.  Yesterday we went around the school to various stations to have one more day of learning how to use the RATTLE rules around the school.

Today in class we FINALLY began studying historically related topics!  We created short biographies of ourselves since history is simply the study of humans and we are humans!  DUE TOMORROW:  For all classes (except Period 1 and 2) the biography is due at the beginning of class!

Utah Studies--Friday, August 28, 2009

Today in Utah Studies students finished learning about classroom procedures, rules, etc.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, although the first learning center homework is due Sep. 16 (20 points for Periods 1, 2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3).

PS-As some of you may have discovered, the link to my blog from the school website is temporarily down due to a redesign.  Sorry for the inconvenience. 

Utah Studies--Thursday, August 28, 2009

Well, I'm a bit rusty after the summer just like my students!  I forgot to post on the blog after the first day of school yesterday!

Today in all classes we talked about how the school's RATTLE rules apply to my classroom.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Tonight is Back to School Night at 6 pm at Fort Herriman!  We hope to be seeing students and parents.  Here's what I'm going to talk about at Back to School night:

1. My blog at www.shakehistoryclass.blogspot.com.

2. Learning Centers: in other words, homework

3. Rise and Stretch: in other words, how we make sure to reteach when students don't understand the first time

4. Parent Volunteers Much Appreciated: In other words, if you would be interested in helping out or even possibly teaching a lesson on 1 Wednesday or many, let me know tonight.  If you can't be here email me at matthew.shake@fortherriman.org.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Today students finished up their final kid's book projects and we handed out student choice awards for the SWAT team.  DUE TOMORROW:  Get your yearbooks and enjoy the sun outside during the annual teacher vs. student softball games!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Sorry about forgetting to post yesterday.  End-of-the-year brain drain, I suppose!

Anyways, today in all classes students continued working on their Utah Studies Kid's Book projects.  These will be due at the end of class Wednesday. 

Utah Studies--Thursday, May 28, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students took the Quarter 4 Test.  DUE TOMORROW:  Eligible late work MUST be turned in by tomorrow @ 2:45 PM to Mr. Shake's completed work box.  Eligible assignments include all late learning centers and any assignment that was originally due after May 8.

Today in Period 2 students reviewed for the Quarter 4 Test.  DUE TOMORROW:  Eligible late work MUST be turned in by tomorrow @ 2:45 PM to Mr. Shake's completed work box.  Eligible assignments include all late learning centers and any assignment that was originally due after May 8.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students reviewed for the 4th quarter test that will be tomorrow.  DUE TOMORROW:  Be ready for the test!  Study hard!

Today in Period 2 students discussed issues facing modern Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students began reviewing for the Quarter 4 test on Thursday.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but this week is the very last week you can turn in eligible late work.  Students can still turn in any late learning centers and any other missing assignment that had an original due date of May 8th or later.

Today in Period 2 students read a current event article about a little known location in Utah--a Hare Krishna Hindu temple near Springville.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but this week is the very last week you can turn in eligible late work.  Students can still turn in any late learning centers and any other missing assignment that had an original due date of May 8th or later.

Utah Studies--Friday, May 22, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students learned about issues facing Utah today.  Also Learning Center check #3 was due today.  DUE TUESDAY: Nothing, but if students failed to complete all their learning centers they can turn those in late next week any time before Friday May 29 @ 2:45 pm.  This is my late work cut-off date for 4th quarter.  Nothing completed prior to this date will be accepted after this time.

Today in Period 2 students took the 4th Quarter Assessment.  DUE TUESDAY: Nothing, but if students failed to complete all their learning centers they can turn those in late next week any time before Friday May 29 @ 2:45 pm.  This is my late work cut-off date for 4th quarter.  Nothing completed prior to this date will be accepted after this time.

Utah Studies--Thursday, May 21, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students examined how the civil right movement impacted Utah and the US.  They also listened to music from the 1960's that discussed current issues of the day.  DUE TOMORROW: Learning center check #3 worth 15 points! (10 points for Period 1.)

Today in Period 2 students reviewed for the 4th Quarter Test.  DUE TOMORROW: Study for the test and learning center check #3 worth 10 points!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students learned about key Cold War events during the Kennedy administration and also read about Utahns reactions to the Vietnam War.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but don't forget learning centers on Friday!

Today in Period 2 students finished discussing some key political issues in modern Utah (such as the economy and war in Iraq and Afghanistan).  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but don't forget learning centers on Friday!

Utah Studies--Monday, May 18, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students began learning about how the Cold War impacted Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but the due date for learning centers is Friday!  To be on schedule, students should have done 50 points in total learning centers by Friday (30 points for period 1).

Today in Period 2 students read about and discussed current issues facing the state of Utah.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but the due date for learning centers is Friday!  To be on schedule, students should have done 30 points in total learning centers by Friday.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, May 12, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students took a short quiz on "Journey to Topaz." Then we discussed proper behavior for the substitute I will be having from Wednesday through Friday.  This means I will not be posting on my blog those days.  DUE BY END OF CLASS FRIDAY:  "Journey to Topaz" comprehension questions, chapters 13-17.  Also, as many summaries as possible from "Utah World War II Stories."

Today in Period 2 students took a quiz on World War II.  Then we continued learning about the Cold War's effect on Utah.  Finally we discussed proper behavior for the substitute I will be having from Wednesday through Friday.  This means I will not be posting on my blog those days.  DUE BY END OF CLASS FRIDAY: Readings on Vietnam and civil rights, Chapter 14 questions, and as many summaries as possible from "Utah World War II Stories."  

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students concluded their investigations into the causes of Japanese internment during World War II.  Then they reviewed for a quiz on "Journey to Topaz."  DUE TOMORROW: Be prepared for the quiz!

Today in Period 2 students reviewed for a quiz on Utah's role in World War II.  Then they began learning about Utah's role in the Cold War.  DUE TOMORROW: Be prepared for the quiz!

Utah Studies--Friday, May 8, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students continued their investigations into the reasons for the Japanese internment decision during World War II.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about the many ways that Utah residents contributed to the World War II effort.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, May 7, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students began investigations into the causes of Japanese internment.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about the causes of World War II and how Utah contributed to the war effort.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students finished Ch. 7-12 from "Journey to Topaz."  Then they continued reading.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but a lot of you still need to turn in learning centers.

Today in Period 2 students finished watching the "Utah World War II Stories" film.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but a lot of you still need to turn in learning centers.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students continued reading "Journey to Topaz."  DUE TOMORROW: We will be grading questions for chapters 7-12 so make sure those are complete.

Today in Period 2 students continued watching the film about Utah World War II veterans.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, May 4, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students continued reading "Journey to Topaz."  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but if you have late learning centers please turn those in as soon as possible.

Today in Period 2 students began watching a film called "Utah World War II Stories."  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but if you have late learning centers please turn those in as soon as possible.

Utah Studies--Friday, May 1, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students started reading from Chapter 7 in "Journey to Topaz" and answering comprehension questions as they read.  DUE MONDAY: Learning Center Check #2 for 15 points (10 points for Period 1)!

Today in Period 2 students examined the different tactics used by President Hoover and President Roosevelt to try to escape from the Great Depression.  DUE MONDAY: Learning Center Check #2 for 10 points!

Utah Studies--Thursday, April 30, 2009

Today 7th graders completed our first annual Utah Studies Utah Service Day in conjunction with Herriman City government.  Students cleaned rodeo bleachers and stalls, weeded rodeo grounds, cleaned up the rock walls in Butterfield Park, put down more wood chips at the children's playgrounds, and so on!  Officer Anjeweirden from Salt Lake County Sheriff's Dept. came out to talk of the importance of civic pride.  One city worker thought the kids labor saved them 1 1/2 weeks of work!  Great job sevies, you rock!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students assessed each others' questions from Chapters 1-6 in "Journey to Topaz."  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center check 2 worth 15 points is due Monday (10 points for period 1).

Today in Period 2 students examined statistics to understand what life was like for Utahns during the Great Depression.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center check 2 worth 10 points is due Monday.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students discussed wartime prejudice against Japanese Americans and continued reading "Journey to Topaz."  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center check 2 worth 15 points is next Monday (10 points for Period 1).

Today in Period 2 students finished discussing mining in Utah and then read a current event article comparing the economy of 1930 to today's economy.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but Learning Center check 2 worth 10 points is next Monday.

Utah Studies--Monday, April 27, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students continued reading and creating questions from the first 6 chapters of "Journey to Topaz."  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about mining and labor history in Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, April 24, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students continued reading "Journey to Topaz."  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students finished discussing the Vietnam War's impact on Utah.  Then they learned about the impact of the Civil Rights movement on Utah.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, April 23, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students continued reading "Journey to Topaz" and creating questions from this text.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about the Vietnam War's impact on Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students took a quiz on World War II and then began reading the historical fiction novel "Journey to Topaz."  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students took a quiz on World War II and then continued learning about the Cold War.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students reviewed for the World War II quiz tomorrow.  Also, they learned the requirements for how to write a good question from the novel "Journey to Topaz" (which we will begin tomorrow).  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but there are a lot of students who have yet to turn in any learning centers.  Those are now late, but can still be turned in.

Today in Period 2 students reviewed for the World War II quiz tomorrow.  Then they began learning about the Cold War.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but there are a lot of students who have yet to turn in any learning centers.  Those are now late, but can still be turned in.

Utah Studies--Monday, April 20, 2009

Today in all classes students learned about the many ways that World War II affected Utahns daily lives and the many Utahns who affected World War II.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, April 17, 2009

Today in all class periods students analyzed the series of events that brought the US (and Utah) into World War II.  Then they learned about Utah's role in the effort to win World War II.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but a lot of students did not turn in learning centers that were due today.  Those students can still turn in learning centers, but they will use up one of their two free late passes (a late pass is a late turned in without a point penalty).

Utah Studies--Thursday, April 16, 2009

Sorry I forgot to post yesterday.  On Wednesday and today we continued watching the World War II film.  DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center check 1 (10 points for Period 1 and 2; 20 points for all other classes)!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Today in all classes students began watching a documentary called "Utahns at War" that interviewed Utah World War II veterans.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check 1 is due Friday worth 20 points (10 points for Periods 1 and 2).

Utah Studies--Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students finished their Great Depression projects in class.  DUE NEXT TUESDAY: Nothing, but 20 points (10 for Period 1) in Learning Centers are due on Friday.

Today in Period 2 students took a quiz on the Great Depression and then listened to songs about the time by Woody Guthrie.  DUE TUESDAY: Nothing, but 10 points in Learning Centers are due on Friday.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students continued working on their Great Depression artistic projects.  DUE TOMORROW: Must have your project finished by the end of the period!

Today in Period 2 students compared President Hoover's approach to dealing with the Great Depression to President Roosevelt's approach.  DUE TOMORROW: Quiz on the Great Depression!

Utah Studies--Monday, April 6, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students continued their Great Depression artistic projects.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but these projects will be due on Wednesday.

Today in Period 2 students learned about the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and how the Great Depression affected the average Utahn.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, April 3, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students continued working on their Great Depression artistic projects.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students finished discussing mining in Utah.  Then we compared the Great Depression to today's economy to see if there are any similarities or differences.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, April 2, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students began working on the Great Depression artistic projects.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 read about mining and labor history in Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students chose which project they wanted to complete about the Great Depression and began sketching out their idea.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about their learning center options for the 4th quarter.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students were introduced to 4th quarter learning centers.  Then they listened to songs about the Great Depression by Woody Guthrie.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students peer reviewed their rough drafts, which should have been completed by today.  DUE TOMORROW: Final draft of your essay (worth 60 points)! 

Utah Studies--Monday, March 30, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students took a short quiz on the Great Depression.  Then we looked at visual art created by WPA artists in that time period.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students worked on a rough draft of an essay about immigration to Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Rough drafts must be finished!

Utah Studies--Thursday, March 26, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students prepared for a quiz about the Great Depression on Monday.  They also watched film clips about the Great Depression from "It's a Wonderful Life" and "The Grapes of Wrath." DUE MONDAY: Prepare for quiz!

Today in Period 2 students began writing the rough draft of their persuasive essay comparing two of Utah's immigrant groups from the 1860's-1920's to each other.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students read a short excerpt from "The Grapes of Wrath" in order to better visualize life in the Great Depression.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students continued to get instruction on how to write a quality persuasive essay.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students finished comparing today's economy to the economy of 1929-30.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about the Japanese immigrants to Utah and then began learning how to write the persuasive essay comparing two immigrant groups to each other.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, March 23, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students compared economic statistics from 1929-30 to 2008-9 to try to determine for themselves the severity of the current economic downturn.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about the Italian immigrants to Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, March 20, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students took the 3rd quarter test.  Also today at 2:45 PM was the deadline for Quarter 3 late work.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students began learning about different immigrant groups to Utah from the 1860's to the 1920's.  Also today at 2:45 PM was the deadline for Quarter 3 late work.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, March 19, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students reviewed for a big Quarter 3 Test.  DUE TOMORROW: The late work deadline for Quarter 3 is tomorrow by 2:45 PM.  Also study tonight for the test!

Today in Period 2 students studied the branches of government.  Then they took a quiz on the subject.   DUE TOMORROW: The late work deadline for Quarter 3 is tomorrow by 2:45 PM.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students shared what they learned about the Great Depression's effects on Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but the final deadline for eligible late work for Quarter 3 is this Friday at 2:45 PM to Mr. Shake!

Today in Period 2 students discussed what they learned about democracy from the Democracy Game.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but the final deadline for eligible late work for Quarter 3 is this Friday at 2:45 PM to Mr. Shake!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students read various articles about what life in Utah was like during the Great Depression.  DUE TOMORROW: Students must have all their learning center points in by tomorrow to avoid being late!  (30 points for Period 1, 50 for Period 3-7)

Today in Period 2 students played the Democracy Game's final round.  It was pretty exciting!  DUE TOMORROW:  Students must have all their learning center points (30 total) in by tomorrow to avoid being late! 

Utah Studies--Monday, March 16, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students compared and contrasted Pres. Hoover's plan to deal with the depression to Pres. Roosevelt's "New Deal" plan.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but all learning center points need to be earned by Wednesday!

Today in Period 2 students played the Democracy Game again.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but all learning center points need to be earned by Wednesday!

Utah Studies--Friday, March 13, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students took a quiz on mining in Utah and the Stock Market crash of 1929.  Then we used math to analyze Great Depression statistics.  DUE MONDAY:  Nothing, but students should have completed ALL 3rd quarter learning centers by Wednesday March 18 (30 total pts. needed in Period 1, 50 total in Periods 3-7).

Today in Period 2 students played a practice round of the Democracy Game.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but students should have completed ALL 3rd quarter learning centers by Wednesday March 18 (30 total pts. needed).

Utah Studies--Thursday, March 12, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students began discussing how the Stock Market crash of 1929 affected Americans (whether they owned stock or not).  Then we reviewed for the Rise and Stretch assessment that will happen tomorrow.  DUE TOMORROW: Study for the quiz!

Today in Period 2 students read about voter turnout rates in Utah.  We then discussed the importance of having a high voter turnout rate in a democracy.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students finished discussing the current event article comparing and contrasting now to the Great Depression.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but the last 15 points in learning centers are due a week from today on March 18!

Today in Period 2 students began learning how to play the Democracy game.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but the last 10 points in learning centers are due a week from today on March 18!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students took a quiz on mining in Utah.  Then they read a current event article comparing and contrasting today's economic downturn to the Great Depression.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students took a test on the last few units.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, March 9, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students were introduced to the Great Depression project.  They also received a study guide for a quiz tomorrow on mining in Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Quiz!

Today in Period 2 students reviewed the entire period for a large test tomorrow!  DUE TOMORROW: Test!

Utah Studies--Thursday, March 5, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students finished analyzing their choices in the Mine Labor Game.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but I will be gone to a conference so be good for the substitute!

Today in Period 2 students learned about the women's suffrage movement in Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but I will be gone to a conference so be good for the substitute!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students continued the Utah Mine Labor game.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students began learning about how the arrival of the train in Utah changed the local economy.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students began playing the Utah Mine Labor game to simulate the economic realities of being a miner in the 1920's.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students continued learning about Utah's struggle for statehood.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, March 2, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students listened to songs depicting life as a miner/worker around the turn of the 20th century.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students read about and discussed the Utah War and Mountain Meadows Massacre briefly.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 26, 2009

Today in Period 1 students turned in learning centers.  They also continued watching the Joe Hill film while working on learning centers.  DUE TUESDAY: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students turned in learning centers and continued working on their rough drafts.  DUE TUESDAY:  Rough drafts must be finished and taken to Mrs. Spitzer's room!

Today in Period 3-7 students turned in learning centers.  Then they finished watching the Joe Hill film and taking notes.  DUE TUESDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Today in Period 1 students worked on learning centers while watching the Joe Hill film.  DUE TOMORROW: 10 points in learning centers!

Today in Period 2 students worked on the rough drafts of their immigration essays.  DUE TOMORROW: 10 points in learning centers!

Today in Period 3-7 students continued watching the Joe Hill film.  DUE TOMORROW:  20 points in learning centers!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 25, 2009

Today in Period 1 students took a quiz and began watching a film about the murder trial of a Swedish immigrant to Utah named Joe Hill who also happened to be a member of the controversial Industrial Workers of the World.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but 10 points in learning centers are due on Thursday.

Today in Period 2 students finished preparing on how to write their persuasive essays.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 3-7 students began learning the history of mining and labor in Utah.  Then they began watching a film about the murder trial of a Swedish immigrant to Utah named Joe Hill who also happened to be a member of the controversial Industrial Workers of the World.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but 15 points in learning centers are due on Thursday.

Utah Studies--Monday, February 23, 2009

Today in Period 1 students prepared for a vocabulary quiz tomorrow and put together portfolios for conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday.  DUE TOMORROW:  Be ready to take the quiz tomorrow.

Today in Period 2 students continued preparing for their essay and prepared for conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 3, 5-7 students took a vocabulary quiz.  Then they prepared for conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday.  DUE TOMORROW: Final drafts of your essay!

Utah Studies--Friday, February 20, 2009

Today in Period 1 students continued their rough drafts.  DUE MONDAY: Rough draft must be complete!!!!!

Today in Period 2 students took a quiz on social studies vocabulary.  Then we began to work on an essay that will be due later next week.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Today in Period 3-7 students had to have their rough drafts done.  Then we studied vocabulary and began our Utah mining unit.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but the final draft of the 60 point essay is due Tuesday!

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 19, 2009

Today in Period 1 students worked on the rough draft of their persuasive essay.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about the Italian and Japanese immigrants that came to Utah around the turn of the 20th century.  DUE TOMORROW: Study for the vocabulary quiz that we will have tomorrow.

Today in Period 3-7 students worked on the rough draft of their persuasive essay.  DUE TOMORROW: The rough draft MUST be finished!!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students continued learning how to write their rough draft and some classes even started the first paragraph.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students took a quiz on immigration.  Then they learned about the Greek immigrants who came to Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students began the pre-writing and brainstorming for their persuasive essays that we will be writing.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 there was no class due the counselors coming to talk about making students making their 8th grade schedules.  DUE TOMORROW: The quiz that was to be today is postponed until tomorrow.

Utah Studies--Friday, February 13, 2009

Today in Period 1 students took the 3 Branches of Government quiz.  Then they began learning how to write our next persuasive essay.  DUE TUESDAY: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students began studying immigration to Utah.  They also reviewed for a quiz on Tuesday.  DUE TUESDAY: Be prepared for the quiz!

Today in Period 3, 5-7 students took a 3 Branches of Government quiz.  Then they studied the vocabulary for this unit.  DUE TUESDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 12, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students finished learning about Utah's main immigrant groups from the 1860's to the 1920's.  Then we re-reviewed the functions of Utah's three branches of government, due to the difficulties students had with that topic last time.  DUE TOMORROW: Quiz on the branches of government.

Today in Period 2 students studied the women's suffrage movement in Utah that legalized women's voting in 1896.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students read current event articles about voter turnout in Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students took a quiz on the branches of Utah's government.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Today in Period 1 students learned about Japanese immigrants. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students discussed the lessons of the Democracy Game and reviewed for a quiz.  DUE TOMORROW: Rise and stretch quiz--study tonight!

Today in Period 3, 5-7 students learned about Italian immigrants.  DUE TOMORROW: The student-created family interview questions (on the white sheet of paper)!

Utah Studies--Monday, February 9, 2009

Today in Period 1 students learned about Italian immigrants to Utah.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but if you haven't turned in your family interview questions you need to get those done!

Today in Period 2 students finished the Democracy game.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 3, 5-7 students worked on creating additional interview questions for their family immigration research.  Then they continued learning about immigrants.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, but if you haven't turned in your family interview questions you need to get those done!

Utah Studies--Friday, February 6, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students took a quiz on immigration to Utah.  Then they learned about Greek immigrants to Utah.  DUE MONDAY: Family interview questions!!

Today in Period 2 students played a second round of the democracy game.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 5, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students learned about immigration to Utah between the 1860's to the 1920's.  They focused on learning about Chinese immigrants.  DUE TOMORROW:  20 points in learning centers (10 for Period 1) AND study for the short immigration quiz tomorrow!!!!!!

Today in Period 2 students played a practice round of the democracy game.  DUE TOMORROW:  10 points in learning centers!!!!!! 

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Today in Period 1, 3-7 students began to learn about immigration to Utah from the 1860's to the 1920's.  They also were told about how they need to investigate the first people in their families (either mom's side, dad's side, or step-parents too).  They have a series of questions about the first immigrants to Utah in their family that they need help from parents, etc. in answering.  These interview questions are due by Monday at the latest.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but learning center check 1 is Friday!

Today in Period 2 students learned how to play the Democracy Game.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but learning center check 1 is Friday!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students examined the last persuasive essay they wrote in order to identify areas where they can improve their writing and areas where they did well in their writing.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but learning center check #1 is Friday! (20 points due, except 10 points for Period 1)

Today in Period 2 students took a test over the key themes of the last few units.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but learning center check #1 is Friday! (10 points due)

Utah Studies--Monday, February 2, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students learned about women re-earning the right to vote in Utah in 1896.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but the first learning center deadline is Friday!

Today in Period 2 students reviewed for a cumulative test of the last couple of months of Utah studies work.  DUE TOMORROW: Test!  Study at home tonight!

Utah Studies--Friday, January 30, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 5-7 students discussed similarities and differences between the Democracy Game and real democracy.  They also reflected on the lessons behind the game.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but 20 points (10 for first period) in learning centers are due next Friday!

Today in Period 2 students studied the separation of powers in Utah's state government. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but 10 points in learning centers are due next Friday!

Today there was no Period 3 due to an assembly.  DUE MONDAY:  Nothing, but 20 points in learning centers are due next Friday!

Utah Studies--Thursday, January 29, 2009

Today in Period 1, 5-7 students finished the last round of the Democracy Game.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students learned about the changes to Utah's economy caused by the coming of the railroad.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 3 students learned about how Utah taxes are spent.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Today in all classes, students wrote letters to US military servicemen/women as a part of Patriot Week.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Today in all classes, students wrote letters to US military servicemen/women as a part of Patriot Week.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Today in Period 1, 5-7 students continued to play the Democracy game.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students began to read about the difficulties Utah settlers faced in becoming a state.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

Today in Period 3 students compared the Utah and US Constitutions to each other.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, January 26, 2009

Today in Period 1, 5-7 students continued to play the Democracy game!  The class with the highest average score will win Rattle Cards!  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students finished and presented their Native American Culture Change posters.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 3 students continued to read about and discuss how Utah's government works.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, January 23, 2009

Today in Period 1, 5-7 students played the Democracy game in a practice round.  The real competition between classes starts next week!  Be ready to execute the duties of your office faithfully!  DUE MONDAY:  Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students continued working on their posters from yesterday.  DUE MONDAY: We will finish the posters in class.

Today in Period 3 students continued learning about government individually and silently since this class lost their group working privileges.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, January 22, 2009

Today in Period 1, 5-7 students took a quiz on the branches of Utah's government.  They also learned how to play "Democracy: The Game."  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.  PS-Don't worry about voting because the library has been unexpectedly closed all week long.

Today in Period 2 students worked on the Native American Culture Change posters.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.  PS-Don't worry about voting because the library has been unexpectedly closed all week long.

Today in Period 3 students took a quiz on the branches of Utah's government.  Then they continued studying the formation of Utah's state government.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.PS-Don't worry about voting because the library has been unexpectedly closed all week long.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Today in Period 1, 5-7 we reviewed the duties of the 3 branches of government and discussed how democracy and separation of powers work together.  Students also began learning how to play the democracy game.  DUE TOMORROW: Do not forget to vote and do not forget to sign in at the library that you voted (this is graded).

Today in Period 2 students learned about the devastating effect of disease on the Native American population.  Then they read more about what happened to Native American culture by reading chapter 7.  DUE TOMORROW: Do not forget to vote and do not forget to sign in at the library that you voted (this is graded).

Today in Period 3 we reviewed the duties of the 3 branches of government and discussed how democracy and separation of powers work together.  DUE TOMORROW: Do not forget to vote and do not forget to sign in at the library that you voted (this is graded).

Utah Studies--Friday, January 16, 2008

Yesterday all students had a substitute teacher.  Students in Period 1, 3-7 read about Utah's government.  Students in Period 2 read about migrating in handcarts and reviewed for the quiz today.

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students closely examined historical bias and differing opinions regarding what was once called the Battle of Bear River and is now termed, by most historians, as the Bear River Massacre.  DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY: Nothing, have a great 4 day weekend!

Today in Period 2 students took a quiz on the settling of Utah and also began learning about the upcoming Native American Culture Change poster project.  DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY: Nothing, have a great 4 day weekend!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, January 14, 2008

Today in all periods I explained to students how to earn a good grade for the Voting Topic I run from the library computers.  Also I previewed for them what the 3rd quarter learning centers will be.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but we will have a sub so make sure to bring your best behavior.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, January 13, 2008

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students took the Quarter 2 test.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Today in Period 2 students performed skits about the LDS pioneers trying to be self-sufficient in Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, January 12, 2009

Today in Periods 1, 3-7 students reviewed for the end of quarter test that will be tomorrow.  DUE TOMORROW: Study for end of quarter test!!!

Today in Period 2 students continued examining the settlement of Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, January 8, 2009

I apologize for forgetting to post yesterday.  In all classes, students participated in the preliminary rounds of the geography bee.  Congratulations to those who survived to the school finals: Nikki Griffiths, Josh Lemieux, Ben Hopkins, Brynn Lawrence, Jake Makin, Braxton Cash, Quentin Ochoa, James Jolley, Brandie Herrera, Jordan Jarvis, Alex Perry, and Braden Hooten.

Today in Period 1 students had a chance to work on late learning centers if they needed to.  DUE TOMORROW: The final deadline for late work for quarter 2 is at 2:45 pm tomorrow!  You must get your work in by then.

Today in Period 2 students examined key moments and places along the Mormon Trail to Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Be prepared for the short Rise and Stretch quiz on what brought the LDS people to Utah.  Also, the final deadline for late work for quarter 2 is at 2:45 pm tomorrow!  You must get your work in by then.

Today in Periods 3-7 students began to analyze how Brigham Young's aspirations for a self-sufficient economy were dramatically affected by the arrival of the train in Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: The final deadline for late work for quarter 2 is at 2:45 pm tomorrow!  You must get your work in by then.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Today in Period 1 students examined the conflicts between the federal government and Utah settlers leading up to Utah becoming a state in 1896.  DUE TOMORROW:  The final 10 points in learning centers are due by 2:45 pm!  Recall that students need 30 learning center points total.  If a student has remained on schedule then they should have already completed 20 points, thus having only 10 points left to do by tomorrow.  But if they have fallen behind, they need to turn in more.

Today in Period 2 students examined literature that explains what attracted diverse people to the West.  DUE TOMORROW: The final 10 points in learning centers are due by 2:45 pm!  Recall that students need 30 learning center points total.  If a student has remained on schedule then they should have already completed 20 points, thus having only 10 points left to do by tomorrow.  But if they have fallen behind, they need to turn in more.

Today in Period 3-7 students examined the conflicts between the federal government and Utah settlers leading up to Utah becoming a state in 1896.  DUE TOMORROW:  The final 15 points in learning centers are due by 2:45 pm!  Recall that students need 30 learning center points total.  If a student has remained on schedule then they should have already completed 35 points, thus having only 15 points left to do by tomorrow.  But if they have fallen behind, they need to turn in more.

Utah Studies--Monday, January 5, 2009

Today in Period 1 students presented their Native American Culture Change posters.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, BUT the final 10 points in learning centers are--believe it or not--due on Wednesday by 2:45 pm.  Recall that students need 30 learning center points total.  If a student has remained on schedule then they should have already completed 20 points, thus having only 10 points left to do by Wednesday.  But if they have fallen behind, they need to turn in more.

Today in Period 2 students began learning about how the LDS people ended up settling in Utah.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing, BUT the final 10 points in learning centers are--believe it or not--due on Wednesday by 2:45 pm.  Recall that students need 30 learning center points total.  If a student has remained on schedule then they should have already completed 20 points, thus having only 10 points left to do by Wednesday.  But if they have fallen behind, they need to turn in more.

Today in Periods 3-7 students presented their Native American Culture Change posters.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, BUT the final 15 points in learning centers are--believe it or not--due on Wednesday by 2:45 pm.  Recall that students need 50 learning center points total.  If a student has remained on schedule then they should have already completed 35 points, thus having only 15 points left to do by Wednesday.  But if they have fallen behind, they need to turn in more.