Utah Studies--Friday, December 17, 2010

Today in class students finished reading "Crossing the Wire." DUE UPON OUR RETURN ON JANUARY 3: Nothing, but I suggested to students that this break would be the ideal time to work on learning centers if they are behind on them or even if they want to get the final points done for January 12.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Today in class students discussed current proposed immigration laws like the Sandstrom bill, the Robles bill, and the DREAM Act. Then they continued reading. DUE TOMORROW: Signed assessment sheets (for those who did NOT attend conferences)!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Today in class students continued reading "Crossing the Wire" with their partner. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but signed student assessments (for those who did not visit me at parent-teacher conferences last week) are due on Thursday.

Utah Studies--Monday, December 13, 2010

Today in class students continued partner reading "Crossing the Wire." Also, they could turn in learning centers late if they had them. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, December 10, 2010

Today in class students finished reading chapter 18 from the book. DUE TODAY: Learning Center #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5) is due today! So are the Chapter 10-18 questions. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but learning centers can be turned in late if necessary.

Utah Studies--Thursday, December 9, 2010

Today students continued reading "Crossing the Wire" with their partner. DUE TODAY: Nothing, but remember that tonight we have Parent Teacher Conferences from 4 to 7:30 PM! DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5) is due at the start of class!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Today in class students learned about the economic causes and effects of undocumented immigration on the US and Mexico. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5) is due Friday!!!

Utah Studies--Monday, December 6, 2010

Today in class students continued reading "Crossing the Wire" with their partners. They answered questions from the book as they went. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5) is due this Friday!

Utah Studies--Friday, December 3, 2010

Today in class students finished reading through chapter 9 of "Crossing the Wire." DUE TODAY: They turned in their summaries and connections for Ch. 1-9. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, December 2, 2010

Today in class students continued to read from "Crossing the Wire." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Today students read about the history of immigration law and attitudes towards immigrants in the US. DUE TODAY: They also turned in signed grade printoffs for a grade. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but you can turn in signed grade printoffs late.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Today in class students read chapters 4 and 5 from "Crossing the Wire." They also wrote summaries of chapter 5. DUE TOMORROW: Signed grade printoffs!

Utah Studies--Monday, November 29, 2010

Today in class students began reading the novel "Crossing the Wire." They read to the end of Chapter 3 and then wrote a 1/2 page summary of this chapter. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY: Signed grade print-offs.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Today in class students finished their civil rights project. Then they watched some news stories about immigration from Mexico to the US in preparation for the book we will start reading on Monday called "Crossing the Wire." DUE TODAY: Civil rights projects! DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, November 22, 2010

Today in class students continued working on the Utah Civil Rights project. DUE TOMORROW: The projects must be finished and you can still turn in late learning centers.

Utah Studies--Friday, November 19, 2010

Today in class students worked on their Civil Rights project. DUE TODAY: 10 points in learning centers (20 points for Period 5)!!! DUE MONDAY: Nothing, unless you have late learning centers to turn in. (Hopefully so, because many students have not turned in any learning centers yet!)

Utah Studies--Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Today in class students learned about three important civil rights leaders: Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 worth 10 points (20 points for Period 5) is due!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Sorry about having forgot to post lately! Today in class students listened to songs about the civil rights movement and discussed aspects of the civil rights movement. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #1 worth 10 points (20 points for Period 5) is due on Friday!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Today in class students finished watching the documentary film "Utah World War II Stories." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, November 8, 2010

Today in class students began watching a film that interviewed Utah's World War II veterans. It is called "Utah World War II Stories." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, November 5, 2010

Today in class students began examining how World War II affected Utah. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, November 4, 2010

Today in class students were introduced to the Quarter 2 Learning Centers and then they listened to songs about the Great Depression in order to better visualize life for the poorest Americans during this time. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Today in class students compared President Hoover's plan to end the Great Depression to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, November 1, 2010

Today in class students read an article about the beginnings of the Great Depression in Utah. Then they wrote a summary of the article. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, October 28, 2010

Today in class students finished watching the "Joe Hill" film. They also had to turn in their essay final drafts! DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, unless you still need to turn in your final drafts!!! Failure to have this completed will cause you to miss the End-of-Quarter party!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Today in class students began watching the film "Joe Hill" about a Swedish immigrant to Utah who was accused of murder in a very controversial and political case in 1914. DUE TOMORROW: Final draft of your essay!! If you do not turn it in, you will receive a late letter home and will not participate in the end-of-quarter party on Friday!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Today in class students edited their rough drafts. The final drafts must be done at home and can be hand-written or typed. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Immigration essay final draft worth 60 points!!!!!!! (If not turned in on time, your parents will be notified and you won't get to participate in the End-of-Quarter party!)

Utah Studies--Monday, October 25, 2010

Today students in all classes except Period 5 worked on finishing the rough draft of their essay. (Period 5 edited their rough drafts.) DUE TOMORROW: Rough draft worth 30 points!

Utah Studies--Friday, October 22, 2010

Today in class students continued working on the rough drafts of their essays. Also, I stopped accepting late work for the 1st Quarter after 4 PM today! DUE MONDAY: Nothing, except the rough draft is due for Period 5 and certain students in Period 6 who were not working hard enough. (They have been notified.)

Utah Studies--Thursday, October 21, 2010

Today in class students finished getting instructions on writing their essay. Then they started their rough drafts. These will not be due until next week. DUE TOMORROW: Any and all late work must be in by Friday at 4 PM! Work turned in after that point will NOT be added to your final grade for the first term.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Today in class students were given instructions on how to write the persuasive essays we will begin tomorrow. DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #3 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5)!!!!! DUE FRIDAY: This day is the deadline for all late work in the 1st quarter. In must be in by 4 PM at the latest!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Today in class students worked on a Venn Diagram comparing their family's immigration to Utah to the immigration of certain other immigrant groups to Utah. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Learning Center Check #3 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5). DUE FRIDAY: Late work deadline for the 1st Quarter is at 4 PM! I will NOT accept any more work for the 1st Quarter after this date and time!!!!!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Today in class students finished playing the Mine Labor simulation game that was designed to help them visualize life as a Utah miner in the 1920's. Also, family interview questions were due today! DUE TUESDAY (when students return): Nothing, unless you have not yet turned in your family interview questions! DUE NEXT THURSDAY: Learning Center Check #3!!!!! DUE NEXT FRIDAY BY 4 PM: No late work will be accepted after this date for the first quarter! This is your last chance to improve your grades this quarter.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Today in class students learned what a strike is by reading a story called "Click, Clack, Moo." Then they began a mine labor simulation game designed to show them what life as a miner was like in the early 20th century. DUE TOMORROW: Family Interview Questions!

Utah Studies--Monday, October 11, 2010

Today in class students were given a homework assignment to find out information about their family first moving to the state of Utah. Then they took notes on 4 major groups of immigrants that came to Utah from the 1870's to 1920's). DUE TODAY: Signed grade print-offs for those who could not come see me during conferences. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY: Family interviews!

Utah Studies-Friday, October 8, 2010

Today in class students recited a fictionalized debate between two historical figures (Susan B. Anthony and Utah politician, B.H. Roberts) over women's voting rights. DUE MONDAY: Signed grade print-offs for all those whose parents were not able to come see me at conferences last night.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parents, you can use this website to:
1) check if your child has Utah Studies homework due the next day
2) see what we did in class each day
3) print off homework assignments at home

Also you can email me at Matthew.Shake@slcschools.org or call me at 801.974.8319 ext. 2005. Feel free to do this at any time!

Utah Studies--Thursday, October 7, 2010

Today in class students reviewed their graded work, learned about extra credit for attending parent-teacher conferences, and then learned about Utah's effort to become a state. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Today in class, students learned about the coming of the railroad to Utah in 1869 and how this event changed Utah's economy, etc. Also, Learning Center Check #2 was due today! (Students can turn them in late, if need be.) DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, unless you have late Learning Centers to turn in.

Utah Studies--Monday, October 4, 2010

Today in class students orally presented their Native American posters. DUE WEDNESDAY (their is no Utah Studies tomorrow): Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points (15 for Period 5)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Friday, October 1, 2010

Today in class students finished their Native American projects. DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY: Learning Center #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5).

Utah Studies--Thursday, September 30, 2010

Today in class students worked on putting pictures into their posters. DUE TOMORROW: Posters must be finished by the end of class Friday! DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY: Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points (15 points for only Period 5) is due!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Today in class students continued working on their posters about what happened when the Native Americans met the settlers. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY: Learning Center Check #2 (10 points for Periods 1, 3-4, 6-7; 15 points for Period 5)!!!!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Today in class students began working on the group poster project about what happened to Utah Native Americans once the settlers came. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, September 27, 2010

Today in class students were given detailed instructions on how to create their group project posters about what happened to Utah Native Americans with the arrival of the settlers. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #2 is due in just over a week on Wednesday, October 6!

Utah Studies--Friday, September 24, 2010

Today in class students read about and discussed the three largest wars between Native Americans and settlers in Utah history--the Walker War, Goshute War, and Black Hawk War. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but we will start working on our Native American projects in class.

Utah Studies--Thursday, September 23, 2010

Today in class students finished examining what happened at the Bear River Massacre. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Today in class students learned about how Native American culture was regarded as inferior by many European-Americans. Then they began learning about what is called the Bear River Massacre. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Today in class students read about how European-Americans brought disease and poverty to the Native Americans. DUE TOMORROW: Students were given current grade print-offs which must be signed by parents/guardians and returned tomorrow for a grade!

Utah Studies--Friday, September 17, 2010

Today in class students finished with the Mountain Meadows Massacre and then learned about Utah's Pacific Islander pioneers who started the town of Iosepa. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but if you have late learning centers to turn in please do so.

Utah Studies--Thursday, September 16, 2010

Today in class students finished working in groups on their Mountain Meadows Massacre research. As a class, we also discussed what happened there. DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #1 worth 10 points (20 points for Period 5)!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Today in class students finished discussing the Utah War and began reading about the Mountain Meadows Massacre. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 worth 10 points (20 points for Period 5) is due!!!!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Today in class students learned about the coming of the LDS pioneers to Utah. They also learned about how Utah was briefly a slave territory and about the causes of the so-called Utah War. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but remember that 10 points in learning centers (20 for Period 5) are due Friday!

Utah Studies--Monday, September 13, 2010

Today in class students read one of three different interviews with diverse Spanish-speaking Utah residents about their experiences here. Then they wrote a 1/2 page summary of the article. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 worth 10 points (except Period 5, who has 20 points due)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These must be done as homework and can be found in my classroom and on this blog!

Utah Studies--Friday, September 10, 2010

Today in class students read an article about the effects of the Mexican-American War. Then they wrote a short 1/2 page essay about how Utah would be different if Mexico had won that war. Yesterday, I was out sick, but students read about and took notes on what happened in Utah during the Spanish/Mexican era--things like the trappers, the US government explorers, and the arrival of the LDS people in 1847. DUE MONDAY: Students essays about if Mexico had won the Mexican-American War are due at the start of class.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Today in class students learned about the first Europeans to Utah--Francisco Dominguez and Silvestre Escalante of Spain. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, September 3, 2010

Man, I am not in the habit yet! I'm sorry that I keep forgetting to do this...

In class on Friday, students finished taking notes about the various Native American cultures that are native to Utah. They then turned these in for a grade. DUE WEDNESDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Today in class students learned about my Learning Centers homework program. Students must complete 10 points in homework by each due date (about 3 weeks apart) for a total of 30 points per quarter. (Except my ELP students, who need to earn 50 points per quarter.) Students can choose from a list of different homework options in order to earn their points. After discussing Learning Centers, students then listened to a retelling of the Navajo creation story, as an introduction to our Utah Native American unit. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, August 20, 2010

Today in class students took the Utah Map and Timeline test. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, August 27, 2010

Today in class students reviewed some more for the test on Monday. This test will consist of a Utah map and a time line of important Utah-related events. DUE MONDAY: All students need to study some more this weekend!!!!!!!!! (Except 6th Period, since they already took this test today.)

Utah Studies--Thursday, August 26, 2010

Today in class students reviewed a map of Utah in order to prepare for a test on Monday. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE MONDAY: Map and timeline test.

Utah Studies--Thursday, August 19, 2010

Today in class students discussed why it's important to study history. We looked at the Bob Marley song "Buffalo Soldier" since it explains why we should study history. DUE TOMORROW: Signed disclosure.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Today in class students finished going over class rules and the disclosure. This disclosure needs to be read and signed by a parent or guardian. If a Spanish language translation is needed the district is working on those. Just contact me. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Signed disclosure.

Utah Studies--August 17, 2010

Today in class students finished their X-Files. Then we began going over class procedures and rules. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, unless they did not turn in their X-Files on time today.

Utah Studies--Monday, August 16, 2010

Welcome back to school! On the first day we took some time to get to know each other better. I showed students an FBI file all about me--just kidding! But seriously, I did tell them about me and then I had them begin to work on an "FBI X-File" about themselves. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, as we will finish the X-Files in class.

Utah Studies--Thursday, August 12, 2010

Welcome to Back to School night! Now that I am teaching at Glendale Middle School, I am excited to meet all of you. (Although I will miss the Fort Herriman community, too!) I believe we have an exciting and challenging new opportunity with the federal grant that Glendale earned. I think that the extra time, extra money, and extra expertise in this school will help our students immensely. We have been presented with a great opportunity!

Finally, this blog is designed to help students check up on what we did in class each day, what was due that day, and what will be due in the future. Also, I will provide a link to certain assignments so you can print them at home if you'd like additional copies from the ones I hand out in class.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Signing off from Mr. Shake's class for the summer! Here's hoping all you ex-sevies have a successful 8th grade year! But for now have a great summer and keep those minds from getting flabby! DUE TOMORROW: Study summer vacation hard. ;)

Utah Studies--Friday, May 28, 2010

Today in class students continued working on their kids' books. All late work was due today at 2:45 PM. DUE TUESDAY: Kids' books with signatures verifying that they were read to someone. These cannot be turned in late.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Today in class students worked on their Utah Studies kids book that is due next Tuesday. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: All late work must be turned in to me by 2:45 pm at the latest! No late work will be accepted after that point.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Today Periods 5 and 6 took their cumulative end-of-year tests and then began their Utah Studies kid's book projects. Then for the last part of the day students with a C- or lower in my class had a chance to re-learn things that they missed during "Diamond Time." DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center #3 (15 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)!!!!!!! DUE FRIDAY AT 2:45 PM: This is the deadline for late work for this quarter!

Utah Studies--Monday, May 24, 2010

Since we used a block schedule today we had only Periods 1-4. These classes all took the cumulative end-of-year test. Then they began working on a Utah Studies kid's book. DUE TOMORROW: Periods 5-6 will be taking the test! Study hard!!!

Utah Studies--Thursday, May 20, 2010

Today in class students reviewed for the end of the year cumulative test. Periods 1-4 will take the test Monday, while Periods 5 and 6 will take it on Tuesday. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Yesterday in class students read about modern events from the Vietnam War up to the present. Today we discussed the readings. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, May 17, 2010

Today in class students listened to music related to the civil rights movement in America from the 1950's through 1970's. They also learned about how civil rights leaders like MLK, Jr. affected Utah. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Yesterday in class students began learning about Utah's role in the Cold War. Also, Learning Center #2 was due. Today they continued studying the Cold War. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Today in class students finished working in committees to determine the specific causes of the decision to put Japanese-Americans into internment camps during World War II. DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center #2 (15 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 point for Period 3)!!!!

Utah Studies--Monday, May 11, 2010

Today students worked as committees to examine the specific decisions that were made that lead to the Japanese internment in the West during World War II. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY: Learning Center check #2 is due! (15 points for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)

Utah Studies--Friday, May 7, 2010

Today in class students took a quiz on the final part of "Journey to Topaz." Then they began a historical investigation into the causes of the Japanese internment. DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY: Learning Center #2 (15 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)!!!

Utah Studies--Thursday, May 6, 2010

Today in class students finished their KWL's about the Japanese internment. Then they worked on a study guide for a quiz about Japanese internment. DUE TOMORROW: We will take the quiz tomorrow in class! DUE WEDNESDAY: Learning Center Check #2 (15 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)!!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Today in class most students finished "Journey to Topaz." DUE TOMORROW: The book must be completed tomorrow during the first part of class (unless you have been absent--then I will give an extension).

Utah Studies--Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Today in class students began reading Chapters 13-17 in the book. There is a set of comprehension questions that go with this final portion of the book which will probably be due on Thursday. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, May 3, 2010

Today in class students finished reading Chapters 7-12 and also finished the corresponding handout. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, April 29, 2010

Today in class students continued reading "Journey to Topaz." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Today in class students continued reading "Journey to Topaz." In conjunction with chapters 7-12 in this book they are answering comprehension questions as they read. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Today in class students read about and discussed some of the psychology behind warfare in connection with our World War II unit. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, April 27, 2010

Today in class students took a quiz on the first 6 chapters of the book, "Journey to Topaz." Also, I forgot to update the blog for Friday. On that day, Learning Center Check #1 was due. Many students still have yet to turn those in!! DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, April 22, 2010

Today was a strange day. We had planned an outdoors Utah Studies Service Project day but due to the blustery weather early on it was canceled for morning classes. They read "Journey to Topaz" instead. The afternoon classes were able to participate in the service work. Thanks so much to all the many students, parents, school employees, and Herriman city employees who all chipped in! DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #1 (20 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3).

Utah Studies--Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Today in class students continued reading "Journey to Topaz." DUE TOMORROW: We will be having our 7th Grade Utah Studies Service Day unless the weather interferes. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 due (20 points for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3). DUE MONDAY: Rise and Stretch quiz on "Journey to Topaz" chapters 1-6.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Today in class students discussed how search warrants work in relation to the book. Then they continued reading "Journey to Topaz." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 (20 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3).

Utah Studies--Monday, April 19, 2010

Today in class students began silently reading from the start of Chapter 2 in the book "Journey to Topaz." They created their own set of comprehension questions as they read. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Yesterday in class students filled out a KWL form about Japanese interment camps in anticipation of reading the historical fiction novel "Journey to Topaz." Today students began reading Chapter 1 and creating questions about the book. DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 23: Learning Center Check #1 (20 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3).

Utah Studies--Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Today in class students finished the World War II video. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Today in class students continued watching the film "Utah World War II Stories: Europe." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, April 12, 2010

I forgot to post on Friday. Students took a quiz on how Utah was affected by World War II.

Today in class students began watching a documentary called "Utah World War II Stories: Europe." This film interviewed Utah war veterans to preserve their stories for history. As students watched, they answered questions. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, April 8, 2010

Today in class students learned about how WWII changed Utah culture. Then they filled out a study guide on WWII. DUE TOMORROW: Quiz on WWII.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Today in class students began learning about how Utahns became involved in World War II and what the state had to offer to the war effort. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Today in class most students finished their Great Depression projects. DUE TOMORROW: If students did not finish this project, they need to get it done as homework tonight and turn it in to me tomorrow at the start of class in order for the assignment to be on time.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Today in class students continued working on their Great Depression projects. The deadline has been extended to the end of class Tuesday. DUE TUESDAY: Nothing. Enjoy your Winter--uh, I mean Spring--mini-Break.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 20, 2010

Today and yesterday in class students worked on their Great Depression artistic projects. The goal is to finish these in class tomorrow, but if students are working hard and need an extra day next week, they will get it. DUE TOMORROW: Possibly the Great Depression projects at the end of class (see previous statement).

Utah Studies-Thursday, March 25, 2010

Today in class students continued their Great Depression artistic projects. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Today in class students worked on their Great Depression project. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 24, 2010

Today in class students began working on their Great Depression artistic expression projects. Yesterday I had a sub and students listened to and analyzed Woody Guthrie songs about the Great Depression. Friday, March 22 was the deadline for any Quarter 3 late work. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, March 22, 2010

Today students analyzed Great Depression art made by WPA artists. Also the deadline for Quarter 3 late work was today at 2:45 PM! DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, March 18, 2010

Today in class students took the Quarter 3 Test. DUE TOMORROW: The Quarter 3 late work deadline is set for 2:45 PM! (PS-Important Note: 1st period will take the test tomorrow, since they are a day behind.)

Utah Studies--Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Today all classes except Period 1 reviewed for the Quarter 3 Test that students will take tomorrow. (Period 1 will review tomorrow and test Friday due to the assembly we had today during 1st period.) Also Learning Center Check #3 was due today! DUE TOMORROW: Be ready for Quarter 3 Test (except for Period 1). DUE FRIDAY: Late work will not be accepted for Quarter 3 after 2:45 PM. (Period 1 will also take the Quarter 3 Test this day.)

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Today in class students finished "The Grapes of Wrath" and then we discussed it. DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #3 (15 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)! DUE THURSDAY: Quarter 3 Test. DUE FRIDAY: Late work deadline for Quarter 3 work. Late work MUST be in by 2:45 PM this day.

Utah Studies--Monday, March 15, 2010

Today in class students continued watching "The Grapes of Wrath." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY: Learning Center #3 (15 points for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3). DUE FRIDAY: Deadline for late work from Quarter 3 is at 2:45 PM!

Utah Studies--Friday, March 12, 2010

Today in class students continued watching "Grapes of Wrath." DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17: Learning Center Check #3 (15 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 2)!!! DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 19: Deadline for Quarter 3 late work is this day at 2:45 PM! Grades will be finalized the next week.

Utah Studies--Thursday, March 11, 2010

Yesterday students read an excerpt from the "Grapes of Wrath." Today students began watching the film version. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #3 is due next Wednesday, March 17.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Today in class students presented info they learned about the Great Depression to groups. Then we discussed this info in greater depth. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, March 8, 2010

Today in class students took a quiz on the Great Depression in Utah. Then students read some articles about daily life during the Depression. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, March 5, 2010

Today in class students finished learning about how FDR's New Deal impacted Utah. Then they worked on a study guide about World War I and the Great Depression. DUE MONDAY: Be ready for the quiz!

Utah Studies--Thursday, March 4, 2010

Today in class students compared President Hoover's plan to deal with the Great Depression to President Roosevelt's plan. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Today in class students analyzed statistics from the Great Depression in order to visualize life during that time. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Today in class students began learning about the Great Depression in Utah. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but many students still need to turn in late learning centers!

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Today in class students continued watching the documentary "Joe Hill." DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center #2 (15 points for Per. 1-2, 4-6, 10 points for Per. 3)!!!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Today in class students learned about the Scofield and Castle Gate mine disasters. They also began watching a documentary about the murder trial of an immigrant worker named Joe Hill. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Learning Center check #2 (15 points for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)...

Utah Studies--Monday, February 23, 2010

Today in class students took a quiz on mining in Utah. Then they began preparing their portfolio for Student Led Conferences which are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Make sure you know when your child's appointment is. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Learning center check #2 (20 points for Per. 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Per. 3)!

Utah Studies--Friday, February 19, 2010

On Friday, students briefly discussed World War I's effects on Utah. Then they completed a study guide about mining in Utah. DUE MONDAY: Be ready to take a quiz on mining in Utah. DUE THURSDAY: Learning Center check #2 (15 points due for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points due for Period 3)

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 17, 2010

Today in class students started an economic simulation related to being a miner in 1920's Utah. Also, final drafts of our essays were due today!!! DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Today in class students read an article about the history of mining in Utah during from the 1870's to the 1920's. DUE TOMORROW: Final draft of your family immigration essay!!!!!!!!

Utah Studies--Friday, February 12, 2010

Today in class students listened to a song called "Dark as a Dungeon" about being a miner. Then they were introduced to the topic of mining history in Utah. DUE TUESDAY: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY: Final draft of the essay!

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 11, 2010

Today in class students edited their rough drafts. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE WEDNESDAY: Final Draft of the essays.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Today in class students worked on the rough drafts of their essays. DUE TOMORROW: If students did not finish their rough drafts in class, they are homework. Rough drafts due tomorrow! (NOTE: Period 3 is one day behind, therefore their rough drafts are due Friday.) DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY: Final drafts!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Today in class students finished getting instruction on how to write their persuasive essays. Then they began working. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Rough draft (to be done in-class unless not finished by end of class Wednesday)! DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY: Final draft!

Utah Studies--Monday, February 9, 2010

Today in class students took a quiz on immigration to Utah. Then they began learning how to write their upcoming persuasive essay. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Rough draft of essay (to be done in class). DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY: Final draft of essay.

Utah Studies--Friday, February 5, 2010

Today students had a presentation on bullying from the counseling center. They also received their 8th grade registration packets for next year. This came up unexpectedly so I have decided to move back the quiz and the learning center due date to Monday. DUE MONDAY: Study for the quiz, learning center check #1, and personalized interview questions.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Today in class students wrote interview questions to investigate regarding how their family came to Utah. We also reviewed for a test that we will take on Friday. Finally, I will be gone tomorrow. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 (20 pts. for Period 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3) AND study for a short quiz on Utah gov't and immigration. DUE MONDAY: Answers to personalized family interview questions.

Utah Studies--Monday, February 1, 2010

Today in class students learned about the typical Greek immigrant experiences upon moving to Utah. DUE TOMORROW: Family interview questions!!!!

Utah Studies--Friday, January 29, 2010

Today in class students began examining Utah's wave of immigration that went from the 1870's to the 1930's. DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE TUESDAY: Family immigration interviews must be completed this day. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 (20 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)!

Utah Studies--Thursday, January 28, 2010

Today in class students received feedback on their previous persuasive essays. They then wrote a list of their greatest strength in writing and a number of weaknesses that they can improve on for the next essay in abou 1 1/2 weeks. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Today in class students learned about Utah's movement for women's suffrage. The acted out a historical fiction debate between Susan B. Anthony and a leading opponent of women's suffrage in Utah--B.H. Roberts. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Today in class students discussed lessons learned by comparing the Democracy Game to real democracy. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, January 25, 2010

Today in class students in Periods 1, 3, 4 read about government. They did not average a sufficient score on the quiz Friday to play a bonus round of the Democracy Game. Periods 2, 5, 6 were able to earn a bonus round of the game, which they concluded today. DUE TUESDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, January 22, 2010

Today in class students took a quiz on the jobs of the 3 branches of government. Then they were introduced to this quarters learning centers. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Today in class students played the Democracy Game for the 2nd day in a row. It is a competition between classes to see who can average the highest score. DUE TOMORROW: Students need to be prepared for a short quiz on the different jobs that our 3 branches of government do.

Utah Studies--Friday, January 15, 2010

Today in class students continued studying what the 3 branches of government do. They will take a Rise and Stretch quiz on this on Friday of next week. It is a tough quiz so study hard! DUE WEDNESDAY: Nothing, have a great weekend! But remember there will be the 3 Branches of Gov't quiz a week from today.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Today in class students played a practice round of the Democracy game in anticipation for the actual competition next week! They must do a good job of studying the 3 branches of government this Thursday and Friday if they want to be able to compete next week. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Today in class students learned how to play "Democracy: The Game." This is a simulation game that shows students how Utah's government should work. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, January 11, 2010

Today in class students examined the separation of powers in a democracy. We looked at the 3 branches of government to see how governmental power is divided in Utah. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, January 8, 2010

Today in class students read current events articles about Utah's voter turnout rate. This is an introduction to our unit about government and citizen participation in Utah. Today by 2:45 PM was the latest that missing work could be turned in for Quarter 2. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, January 7, 2010

Today in class students took the Quarter 2 Test. DUE TOMORROW: Late work for Quarter 2 will no longer be accepted after 2:45 pm on Friday!! NEXT WEEK: We will begin our unit examining how Utah's government is designed.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Today in class students reviewed for the Quarter 2 Test we will take tomorrow! DUE TOMORROW: Be prepared for the test by studying from the study guide. DUE FRIDAY @ 2:45 PM: If you still have late work to turn in (including learning centers), you must have that work to me by this time. This is the deadline for Quarter 2!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Today in class students learned about the economic changes brought to Utah by the coming of the railroad. They also debated on the merits of these changes. DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #3! (15 points for Per. 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Per. 3)

Utah Studies--Monday, January 4, 2010

Today in class students read from the textbook about the difficulties Utah had in gaining statehood due primarily to the debate over polygamy. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center #3 (15 points for Per. 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Per. 3) must be turned in by Wednesday! Students that have not turned in previous learning centers need to turn those in this week also!