Utah Studies-Friday May 9, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 we began a new unit dealing with Utah in the post-World War II world.  We studied the major events of the Cold War and the impact those events had on Utah. 

Today in Period 5 we studied the civil rights movement and it's impact on Utah.

Utah Studies-Thursday, May 8, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 students finished writing their letters to a character from Journey to Topaz.  Then we shared some of them before turning them in.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing unless you want to turn in some learning centers.

Today in Period 5, students read newspaper articles dealing with the history of racism in Utah's past.  We discussed that the Civil Rights movement did not just impact the South, but everywhere in the US because racism was not limited to the South as many kids naively assume.  DUE TOMORROW:  Nothing unless you want to turn in some learning centers.

Utah Studies-Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 we discussed our favorite characters from the book.  Then we began writing letters to a character from the book.  DUE TOMORROW: In class, we will finish the letters.

Today in Period 5 we continued to analyze the impact that the Vietnam War had on the US and on Utah.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, unless you want to turn in some learning centers.

Utah Studies-Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 students finished reading the novel.  They also completed their KWL activities that went with it.  Therefore, students should have turned in Ch. 13-17 questions and their KWL's.  DUE TOMORROW: If you have been absent, you were able to get an extension for your due date for Ch. 13-17 questions and the KWL.  Please get those done by the date assigned to you.

Today in Period 5, students listened to the news of President Kennedy's assassination being broadcast on t.v. and radio.  Then we listened to some songs that either protested or supported the Vietnam War.  (Bob Dylan's "Masters of War" and "Blowin' in the Wind" and Merle Haggard's "Okie From Muskogee")

Utah Studies-Monday, May 5, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 students continued reading Journey to Topaz.  DUE TOMORROW: Chapter 13-17 Questions and the KWL

Today in Period 5, we began a new unit, this one dealing with modern Utah from post-World War II era to today.  Students began by learning about Utah's role in the Cold War.  We discussed the development of Minutemen missiles by Thiokol, a Utah company, to the tragedy of Utah's "downwinders" who were exposed to nuclear radiation due to government nuclear bomb tests in the 1950's and 1960's. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, unless you want to turn in some learning centers.

Utah Studies-Friday, May 2, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 students began reading the final third of the book and answering questions on Ch. 13-17.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, unless you want to turn in learning centers.

Today in Period 5 students read 3 current news articles about the state of the economy.  We compared this to the Great Depression to see if there were any similarities or not.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, unless you want to turn in learning centers.

Utah Studies-Thursday, May 1, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 students finished their reading comprehension questions for Ch 7-12.  DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #2 (15 points)!!!!  Also, any other late work you may have.

Today in Period 5, students took a test on mining in Utah, World Wars I and II, and the Great Depression.  DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #2 (10 points)!!!!  Also, any other late work you may have.