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.