Utah Studies-Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 students finished reviewing for the Quarter 4 test tomorrow! DUE SOON: ALL late work is due by Friday May 23 @ 2:45 pm!

Today in Period 5 students listened to music from the Vietnam War era in an effort to better understand how this war affected Americans at home.  DUE SOON: ALL late work is due by Friday May 23 @ 2:45 pm!

Utah Studies-Monday, May 19, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 we began reviewing for the Quarter 4 test on Wednesday.  So, as the jocks say, "Fourth Quarter!  Play hard!"  DUE SOON: ALL late work is due by Friday May 23 @ 2:45 pm!

Today in Period 5 we began studying how the Cold War impacted Utah from creating more defense industry jobs to the fate of nuclear "downwinders."  DUE SOON: ALL late work is due by Friday May 23 @ 2:45 pm!

Utah Studies-Friday, May 16, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 we finished discussing the civil rights movement. Then we read about and discussed modern issues for Utahns.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but there will be a test on Wednesday.

Today in Period 5, we had an end-of-the-year test about the 5 most important things students should have learned in my class.  Students will switch between Mr. Shake and Mrs. Spitzer on Monday.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies-Thursday, May 15, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 we had some great discussions about the civil rights movement and civil rights leaders who impacted Utah and the rest of America! DUE TOMORROW: Learning centers (through the final 15 points) must be turned in!

Today in Period 5 we took a test on what we studied during the fourth quarter. DUE TOMORROW: Learning centers (through the final 5 points) must be turned in!

Utah Studies-Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 we read an article about the history of racism in Utah. Then we wrote a summary of it and discussed it. DUE SOON: The final Learning Center check for 15 points is Friday!!!

Today in Period 5 we finished reviewing for the Fourth Quarter test. Tomorrow is the test! Study hard! DUE SOON: The final Learning Center check for 5 points is Friday!!!

Utah Studies-Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 we analyzed the movements in support of and against the Vietnam War through music.  DUE SOON:  The final 15 points in learning centers are due Friday!

Today in Period 5, we began reviewing for the big Fourth Quarter test.  DUE SOON:  The final 5 points in learning centers are due Friday!

Utah Studies- Monday, April 12, 2008

Today in Periods 1-4, 6 we read about the Vietnam War and it's effect on Utahns (both those who supported and opposed that war).

Today in Period 5, we studied modern issues facing Utah from the economy, to population growth, to the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.