Tuesday, December 6, 2011

US History

Today in class students read some famous quotes from "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine (1776) and discussed the meaning. DUE TOMORROW: Analysis of Thomas Jefferson's "Declaration of Independence."

Monday, December 5, 2011

Utah Studies

Today in class students finished watching a film about the guilt or innocence of labor leader Joe Hill in regards to the murder he was executed for in 1915. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #2 (20 points for Period 2; 10 points by Period 4-6) is due this Friday!

US History

Today in class students continued reading about the early battles in the war including the Continental Army's victories at Trenton and Saratoga. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Utah Studies

Today in class students watched a film about the life of Swedish immigrant and union songwriter Joe Hill. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #2 is due Friday (20 points for Period 2, 10 points for Period 4-6)!!!!

US History

Today we read a short biography of George Washington. Then we began reading about the early years of the Revolutionary War. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Utah Studies

Today in class students compared their family immigrating to Utah to another immigrant group that came to Utah. They created a Venn Diagram and wrote 1 paragraph about how the two were similar and/or different. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

US History

Today in class students read about the events called the Boston Massacre of 1770. DUE TOMORROW: We will finish the Boston Massacre visual organizer.