Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in class students neared the conclusion of the novel Kokopelli's Flute.  We also read and discussed some current events related to Native American history and archaeology.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students in both periods watched the film "Glory" about the 54th Massachusetts.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in Periods 5 and 6 students looked at a political cartoon about artifact looting and then continued reading Kokopelli's Flute.  DUE TOMORROW:  All Quarter 4 late work is due by 3:15 PM for students in Periods 5 and 6!

US History

Today in Period 7 only we started watching the film Glory about the 54th Massachusetts regiment of African-American soldiers during the Civil War.  DUE TOMORROW:  All Quarter 4 late work must be in by 3:15 PM!

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in Periods 4 and 6 we discussed the "Anasazi Sickness" curse that some people believe inhabits the souls of those who raid Native American graves.  Then we continued reading Chapters 14-16 from Kokopelli's Flute.

US History

Today in Period 7 we took a test on the US Civil War and Reconstruction.  (We did this yesterday with Period 1).  DUE TODAY:  Test.  DUE TUESDAY:  Nothing.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Utah Studies

Today students in Periods 3 and 5 finished Ch. 9-13 questions.  Then we read a news article about the "Anasazi Sickness" that the Navajo people believe affects grave robbers.  DUE TODAY: Ch. 9-13 Questions.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in Period 1 students finished learning about the short-term and long-term effects that the Civil War had on America still to this day.  Then we played the review game because the test will be on Wednesday!  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE WEDNESDAY:  Civil War and Reconstruction Test!

Today in Period 7 students learned about Lincoln's plans for Reconstruction, his assassination, and the results of Reconstruction.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE TUESDAY:  Nothing.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in Periods 4 and 5 students continued reading Ch. 9-12 of Kokopelli's Flute.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Ch. 9-13 Questions.

Today in Period 6 students finished reading Ch. 7 and 8 of Kokopelli's Flute.  DUE TODAY:  Ch. 2-8 Summaries.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

US History

Today in Period 1, students learned about Lincoln's plans for Southern Reconstruction, his assassination, and the long-term effects of the war and Reconstruction on the South.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME (MONDAY):  Review for Civil War and Reconstruction test on Wednesday!

Today in Period 7, students finished their summaries of Civil War Changes.  Then they took notes on how "total war" destroyed the South and won the war for the North.  DUE TODAY:  Civil War Changes Summaries.  DUE NEXT TIME (MONDAY):  Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in Period 3 students read Ch. 9-12 and answered comprehension questions from Kokopelli's Flute.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Comprehension Questions Ch. 9-13.

Today in Period 5 students read Ch. 7 and 8 and wrote a summary of Ch. 8 from Kokopelli's Flute.  DUE TODAY:  Ch. 2-8 Summaries.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in Period 3 students read Ch. 7 and 8 from Kokopelli's Flute.  They also finished their summarizing assignment by summarizing Ch. 8.  DUE TODAY:  Summaries for Ch. 2, 4, 6, and 8 plus 2 connections.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

Today in Period 5 we had a free day/party to celebrate good sub behavior last week!  DUE NEXT TIME:  Ch. 2-8 Summaries.

US History

Today in Period 1 students finished their summaries of the changes in the North and South caused by the Civil War.  Then we took notes on how "total war" defeated and destroyed the South.  DUE TODAY:  Civil War Changes Summaries.  DUE NEXT TIME: Nothing.

Today in Period 7 students read the Gettysburg Address and discussed it.  Then they began working on an assignment to summarize the changes caused by the Civil War.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  We will finish the Civil War Changes Summaries.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in Periods 4 and 6 students started reading the novel Kokopelli's Flute.  DUE TODAY:  They wrote a 1/2 page summary about Chapter 2.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Summaries for Ch. 4 and Ch. 6.

Today in Period 3 students continued reading Kokopelli's Flute, chapters 4-6.  DUE TODAY:  They wrote summaries for Ch. 4 and Ch. 6.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Ch. 8 Summary and 2 Connections from any chapters, 2-8.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in class students in Periods 3 and 5 began reading Ch. 1-3 from a novel called Kokopelli's Flute by Will Hobbs.  Students also wrote a summary of Ch. 2.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME (TUESDAY):  Read Ch. 4-6 or 7.

US History

Today in Period 1 students read the Gettysburg Address and discussed it's meaning.  Then they read from the textbook about how the war changed the North and the South.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME (TUESDAY):  We will write a summary of what was read about changes to North and South during war.

Today in Period 7 students discussed and debated the main goal that Lincoln had in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.  DUE TODAY:  Oral arguments on this issue.  DUE NEXT TIME (TUESDAY):  Nothing.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in class students finished their Civil Rights projects.  Then we read a newspaper article about the common problem of Native American artifact looting.  We will begin a book about this subject next time.  DUE TODAY:  Civil Rights Project!  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in class students began working on their Civil Rights projects.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Completed Civil Rights projects!

US History

Today in Period 1 students read about, wrote about, and debated whether or not Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to mainly to free the slaves or to save the Union.  DUE TODAY:  Philosophical Chair Debate Oral Statement.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Notes on the Battle of Gettysburg.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Utah Studies (Periods 3 and 5)

Today in class students began their Utah Civil Rights projects.  DUE WEDNESDAY:  At the end of the period, students will turn in their Utah Civil Rights projects!

US History (Periods 1 and 7)

Today in class students examined the Emancipation Proclamation, it's effects on America during the Civil War, and the complex reasons why Lincoln issued the proclamation.  DUE TOMORROW (FIRST PERIOD):  At the end of class, students will have presented their opinion on why Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.  DUE WEDNESDAY (SEVENTH PERIOD):  At the end of class, students will have presented their opinion on why Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Utah Studies

Today in class students examined the leadership styles and beliefs of 3 Civil Rights leaders: Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE WEDNESDAY: (Periods 3, 5)  Civil Rights Project!  DUE THURSDAY: (Periods 4,6) Civil Rights Project!

US History

Today in class students matched Civil War songs to different perspectives on the war.  Then they read a short bio of Abraham Lincoln.  DUE TODAY:  "Why We Fight": Civil War Perspectives handout.  DUE MONDAY:  Nothing.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Today in class students examined civil rights era art and music to understand what it felt like to be a part of the Civil Rights movement.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students read short stories that gave them different perspectives on the many various reasons why people fought the US Civil War.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE TOMORROW:  Civil War Songs and Perspective matching!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

US History

Today in class students read about the First Battle of Bull Run and watched a short video on the Battle of Antietam--both early and important battles in the Civil War.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students began studying how the US Civil Rights movement affected Utah.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.