Friday, May 28, 2010

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.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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!

Monday, May 24, 2010

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!!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

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.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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.

Monday, May 17, 2010

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

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.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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)!!!!

Monday, May 10, 2010

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)

Friday, May 7, 2010

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)!!!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

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)!!!!!!!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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).

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Utah Studies--Monday, May 3, 2010

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