Utah Studies (Per. 3, 4)

Today we began block schedule due to CRT testing in science, language arts, and math.  In my class, we finished watching the film about Swedish immigrant Joe Hill.  Then we answered the Big Picture Question from this unit.  Finally, we began a new unit by studying about Utah's Pacific Islander pioneers.  DUE TODAY:  Big Picture Question.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Signed Grade Printoffs!

US History (Per. 2)

Today we began block schedule due to CRT's in science, language arts, and math.  In my class we studied the early battles of the Civil War, especially Bull Run and Antietam.  Then we examined why the Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history.  Finally, we went outside so that I could have students re-enact the military tactics used by both armies at the start of the war.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Signed Grade Printoffs!

Utah Studies

Today in class students watched a film about a Swedish immigrant named Joe Hill who was put on trial for murder in Utah in one of the most controversial trials of the time.  DUE TODAY:  Joe Hill film notes.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students were introduced to the US Civil War by examining who seemed to have the military advantage at the start of the war: North or South?  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

All Classes

Today in all classes students heard a presentation from City Councilman Kyle LaMalfa.  He talked to them about what city government does for them and had them brainstorm ideas on good routes for future streetcar routes in Glendale.  DUE TODAY:  Life as a Slave Projects for 8th graders only.

Utah Studies

Tdoay students finished the "Mine Labor Game" by deciding whether or not to go on strike and, if they chose to strike, by negotiating a settlement to the strike.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today was the last day that students had to work on their "Life as a Slave" project in class.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  "Life as a Slave" Project worth 50 points!

Utah Studies

Today in class students learned about the life of Utah coal miners by starting a game called "The Mine Labor Game" which we will finish tomorrow.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students heard a presentation from "Gear Up"--a program at East High that gives students free tutoring and advice on college applications and financial aid.  Then we continued working on "Life as a Slave" projects.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  "Life as a Slave" Projects!

Utah Studies

Today in class students compared their family moving to Utah to other immigrant groups that have moved to Utah throughout history.  DUE TODAY: Family vs. Immigrant Comparison.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students worked on their "Life as a Slave" Project.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing, but "Life as a Slave" Projects are due Thursday.

Utah Studies

Today in class students finished learning about the changes caused by the railroad coming to Utah.  Then they explored in greater depth the wave of immigration from Italy and Greece that began in the 1870's.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.   DUE NEXT TIME:  Venn Diagram Comparing your family to other immigrants.

US History

Today in class students received instructions on their "Life as a Slave" project.  Then they brainstormed ideas for it.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing, but Life as a Slave projects are due Thursday.

Utah Studies

Today in class students finished the Mountain Meadows Massacre.  Then they began studying the transcontinental railroad.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students finished the Causes of the Civil War Game.  DUE TODAY:  Causes of Civil War packet.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students read newspaper articles about the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the 150th anniversary in 2007.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Family Immigration Interviews!

US History

Today in class students continued the "Causes of the Civil War" game by examining the implications of the Dred Scott Supreme Court case and by taking a mock vote on whether or not to sign a petition to pardon the abolitionist John Brown for his attempt to start a violent slave rebellion.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Causes of Civil War packets.

Utah Studies

Today in class students began learning about what brought the Mormons to Utah.  Also they were given a homework assignment where they have to interview their families.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing, but the Family Interview is due Friday!

US History

Today in class students continued the "Causes of the Civil War" Game.  They re-enacted the historic votes on the Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act yesterday and voted on the Kansas-Nebraska Act and formation of the Republican Party today.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Causes of the Civil War packets.

Utah Studies

Today in class students continued their Civil Rights projects.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Students will finish their Civil Rights projects by the end of the period Tuesday!

US History

Today in class students began a game where they play the role of various political groups in Congress in the years before the Civil War in order to examine the key legal events that lead to the Civil War.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students read about Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.  Then they worked on answering the Big Picture Question.  DUE TODAY:  Big Picture Question.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students learned about how slaves learned to defy their masters.  Students read about Frederick Douglass and his fight with his overseer.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students listened to and discussed Civil Rights songs from the 1960's by artists such as Sam Cooke, James Brown, and Bob Dylan.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today students learned about how slaves might attempt to escape without planning (rarely successful) or how they might use the Underground Railroad (more often successful).  We also examined the role that Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth played in helping slaves win their freedom.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today students learned about the civil rights movement for African-Americans and how it affected Utah.  Then they watched a short video clip about school integration.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students learned about two ways that slaves worked to mentally free themselves from slavery: through literacy (like Frederick Douglass) and through music (like slave spirituals and work songs).  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

Utah Studies

Today in class students read an article about African-Americans in Utah during the 1800's.  Then they wrote Levels of Questions about this article.  DUE TODAY:  Levels of Questions.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students read an interview with an ex-slave named Charlie Aarons to understand life as a "field hand."  Then they explored an interactive website about the Melrose House in Natchez, Mississippi to understand life as a "house servant."  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.