Utah Studies

Today in class students read oral interviews with modern-day Utah Latinos. Then they began writing summaries about these articles. DUE TOMORROW: Summaries!

US History

Today in class students finished determining ways that the Alien and Sedition Acts and the PATRIOT Act may or may not violate the US Constitution. Then they wrote a short essay on the subject. DUE TOMORROW: Students must have these essays finished and turned in at the start of class.

Utah Studies

Today in class students read about the Mexican-American War and how that changed history for both countries, especially in Utah which once belonged to Mexico. DUE TOMORROW: Must finish the short essay we were working on about how life would be different if Utah was still a part of Mexico.

US History

Today in class students read the rules within the Alien and Sedition Acts and the PATRIOT Act. They then began to assess whether these laws were/are constitutional or not. DUE TOMORROW: Essay about why these laws are or are not constitutional.

Utah Studies

Today in class students learned about the trappers and government explorers who came to Utah from the 1820's-1840's. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points!

US History

Today in class students examined how the first political parties in the US formed. They were Adams' Federalist party and Jefferson's Democratic Republic party. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students began learning about Latinos in Utah, starting with the first Spanish-speakers to come here: Spanish priests Dominguez and Escalante. DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points!

US History

Today in class students received a presentation from two lawyers about why students should choose law as a career option. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students learned about the 5 Modern Nations of Utah Native Americans including the Shoshone, Utes, Goshutes, Paiutes, and Navajos. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students shared one specific example that they felt shows why parts of the US Constitution were fair or unfair. They also had to explain why they believe what they do. DUE TOMORROW: Students who haven't presented on this subject yet will have to do so.

Utah Studies

Today in class students learned about the cultures of the Anasazi and Fremont people of Utah. They also wrote questions they have about these people. DUE TOMORROW: We will finish our Native American notes.

US History

Today students evaluated the fairness of the Constitution by re-reading what we have learned about it and then writing a short essay about how fair it is (in their opinion) and why they believe that. DUE TOMORROW: Students will present their judgements.

Utah Studies

Today in class students learned about the Paleo-Indian and Desert Archaic cultures of Utah Native Americans. DUE TUESDAY: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students took a test on the US Constitution. DUE TUESDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students learned about the expansion of voting rights in US history and also discussed some important points about how a democratic republic works. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students reviewed for the Constitution Test. DUE TOMORROW: We will take the test in class, so study tonight!

Utah Studies

Today in class, students silently wrote an essay about a problem in society that they would try to change if they were a state legislator. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students examined another case surrounding the 4th amendment "reasonable search and seizure" clause. DUE FRIDAY: Constitution Test!

Utah Studies

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

US History

Today in class students examined the court case of State of New Jersey vs. TLO related to the 4th Amendment in schools. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students did a practice round of the Democracy Game. Also, Learning Center Check #1 was due today. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students examined the words of the First Amendment so that they could understand it's precise meaning. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students took a quiz on the 3 branches of government. Then they learned how play the Democracy Game. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students did their online registration with their future high school counselors! DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students studied the difference between democracy and dictatorship. They also studied the jobs of the 3 branches of government. DUE TOMORROW: Be ready for a short quiz on the jobs of the 3 branches of government! You must get a 100% on this to participate in the Democracy Game! DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 (worth 15 points)!

US History

Today in class students took notes on the amendments to the US Constitution. Then they began reading the text of the 1st Amendment. DUE TOMORROW: You MUST come to class with your high school registration forms ready to be entered into the computer!

Utah Studies

Today in class students took a Utah Map and Timeline Test. Then we began discussing Utah's government. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 (worth 15 points)!

US History

Today in class students met with either East High or Highland High counselors about high school registration. The counselors will be back on Thursday to register them for 9th grade classes online. In the meantime, students will need to have parents look over their next year's plans. The students have the forms and can bring them home tonight. Also students may need signatures from some of their 8th grade teachers in order to enroll in certain classes. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing. DUE THURSDAY: High school registration forms!

Utah Studies

Today in class students reviewed the Utah Timeline for the test they have tomorrow on it and the Utah map we studied recently. DUE TOMORROW: Be ready for the Map and Timeline test!

US History

Today in class students began examining the Bill of Rights and later amendments to the US Constitution. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students continued studying the map of Utah, this time by identifying map locations up on the projector screen. DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE IN 1 WEEK (NEXT FRIDAY): Learning Center Check #1 (15 points)!

US History

Today in class students finished examining the Articles of the Constitution. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students played a map review game using a large map of Utah on the floor. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students continued examining the Constitution by taking notes about Article II (Executive Branch) and Article III (Judicial Branch). They also wrote down questions they had about these two branches of our government. DUE TOMORROW: Preamble and Articles Questions.

Utah Studies

Today in class students began studying a timeline of important dates in Utah's history by singing a song called "I've Been Workin' on My History Dates." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students examined the process of how a bill becomes a law. Then we began taking notes on Article II about the executive branch. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.