Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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)!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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)...

Monday, February 22, 2010

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)!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

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)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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!!!!!!!!

Friday, February 12, 2010

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!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 11, 2010

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

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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!

Monday, February 8, 2010

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.

Friday, February 5, 2010

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.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

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.

Monday, February 1, 2010

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!!!!