NOTICE:

A few of you have been, I think, requesting access to my Google Document called "Q1 Learning Centers." You do not need to do that to be able to print the documents at home. I think some of you are clicking on "Share" and then choosing to request access. This is a way to group edit things on Google Docs. Since I am the author of these assignments there's no reason for you to need to request to share access, since you do not need to edit these. Just choose "File" and then "Print" to print all (or some) of the documents you need. Email me if I am misunderstanding your requests. My email is matthew.shake@fortherriman.org.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Today in all classes we began discussing the 6 skills one needs to become a great historian.  Today we discussed the skill of listening to different perspectives.  We also examined different perspectives on what history is.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, September 1, 2009

I'm still rusty--I forgot to post for yesterday so here goes.  Yesterday we went around the school to various stations to have one more day of learning how to use the RATTLE rules around the school.

Today in class we FINALLY began studying historically related topics!  We created short biographies of ourselves since history is simply the study of humans and we are humans!  DUE TOMORROW:  For all classes (except Period 1 and 2) the biography is due at the beginning of class!

Utah Studies--Friday, August 28, 2009

Today in Utah Studies students finished learning about classroom procedures, rules, etc.  DUE MONDAY: Nothing, although the first learning center homework is due Sep. 16 (20 points for Periods 1, 2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3).

PS-As some of you may have discovered, the link to my blog from the school website is temporarily down due to a redesign.  Sorry for the inconvenience. 

Utah Studies--Thursday, August 28, 2009

Well, I'm a bit rusty after the summer just like my students!  I forgot to post on the blog after the first day of school yesterday!

Today in all classes we talked about how the school's RATTLE rules apply to my classroom.  DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Tonight is Back to School Night at 6 pm at Fort Herriman!  We hope to be seeing students and parents.  Here's what I'm going to talk about at Back to School night:

1. My blog at www.shakehistoryclass.blogspot.com.

2. Learning Centers: in other words, homework

3. Rise and Stretch: in other words, how we make sure to reteach when students don't understand the first time

4. Parent Volunteers Much Appreciated: In other words, if you would be interested in helping out or even possibly teaching a lesson on 1 Wednesday or many, let me know tonight.  If you can't be here email me at matthew.shake@fortherriman.org.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Today students finished up their final kid's book projects and we handed out student choice awards for the SWAT team.  DUE TOMORROW:  Get your yearbooks and enjoy the sun outside during the annual teacher vs. student softball games!

Utah Studies--Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Sorry about forgetting to post yesterday.  End-of-the-year brain drain, I suppose!

Anyways, today in all classes students continued working on their Utah Studies Kid's Book projects.  These will be due at the end of class Wednesday.