Monday, February 28, 2011

Utah Studies--Monday, February 28, 2011

Today in class students learned about Dominguez and Escalante of Spain--the first Europeans to set foot in Utah. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Utah Studies--Friday, February 28, 2011

Today in class students learned about different characteristics of various Utah Native American cultures. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 24, 2011

Today in class students heard a shortened version of the Dine (Navajo) creation story to give them insight into the culture of Utah Native Americans. They also began taking notes on Utah Native American cultures. DUE TOMORROW: Native American notes will be finished during class.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Today in class students used an online program called Utah Writes to write an essay about how democracy is different from dictatorship. They also wrote what they learned about how democracy works from playing the democracy game. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Utah Studies--Friday, February 18, 2011

Today in class students discussed how the Democracy game was similar to and different from Utah's government. They also discussed things we can learn about our government by playing the game. DUE WEDNESDAY: Nothing.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 17, 2011

Today in class students continued playing the Democracy Game. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Today in class students continued playing the Democracy Game. They also turned in signed grade print-offs. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Today in class students played a practice round of the Democracy Game. DUE TOMORROW: Signed grade print-offs!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Utah Studies--Monday, February 14, 2011

Today in class students took a quiz on the jobs of the 3 branches of government. Then students learned about how to play the Democracy Game, which we will begin tomorrow. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but signed grade print-offs are due Wednesday.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Utah Studies--Friday, February 11, 2011

Today in class students learned what the three branches of Utah's government are and what their primary jobs are. Also, Learning Center Check #1 (worth 10 points) was due today! DUE MONDAY: Students must remember the primary job of all 3 branches of our government!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 10, 2011

Today in class students learned about different ways that people can participate in our democracy. DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #1 is due (worth 10 points)!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Today in class students took a Utah Map and Timeline test. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #1 (worth 10 points) is due Friday!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Utah Studies--Monday, February 7, 2011

Today in class students reviewed for the Map and Timeline Test that we will take tomorrow! DUE TOMORROW: Be ready for the test--study tonight!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Utah Studies--Friday, February 4, 2011

Today in class students played a timeline review game to prepare for the Timeline and Map Test that we will take on Tuesday. DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE TUESDAY: Timeline and Map Test during class!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Utah Studies--Friday, February 3, 2011

Today in class students played a Utah map game. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE NEXT FRIDAY: Learing Center Check #1 (worth 10 points)!!!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Today in class students finished their Utah maps and then filled out a timeline with important dates in Utah's history. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but remember if you do not have your signed disclosure turned in yet you cannot get any points on your grade until that is turned in!