Friday, January 30, 2009

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!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

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.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

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.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

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.

Monday, January 26, 2009

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.

Friday, January 23, 2009

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.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

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.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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).

Friday, January 16, 2009

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!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

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.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

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.

Monday, January 12, 2009

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.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

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.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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.

Monday, January 5, 2009

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.