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.