Utah Studies--Thursday, February 24, 2011

Today in class students heard a shortened version of the Dine (Navajo) creation story to give them insight into the culture of Utah Native Americans. They also began taking notes on Utah Native American cultures. DUE TOMORROW: Native American notes will be finished during class.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Today in class students used an online program called Utah Writes to write an essay about how democracy is different from dictatorship. They also wrote what they learned about how democracy works from playing the democracy game. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, February 18, 2011

Today in class students discussed how the Democracy game was similar to and different from Utah's government. They also discussed things we can learn about our government by playing the game. DUE WEDNESDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Thursday, February 17, 2011

Today in class students continued playing the Democracy Game. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Today in class students continued playing the Democracy Game. They also turned in signed grade print-offs. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Today in class students played a practice round of the Democracy Game. DUE TOMORROW: Signed grade print-offs!

Utah Studies--Monday, February 14, 2011

Today in class students took a quiz on the jobs of the 3 branches of government. Then students learned about how to play the Democracy Game, which we will begin tomorrow. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but signed grade print-offs are due Wednesday.