Friday, April 4, 2014

US History

Today in class students began the "Causes of the Civil War" game that helps them understand the political decisions over slavery that eventually led to war.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Utah Studies

Today students learned about the debate in 1896 over whether women should be allowed once again to vote in Utah or not.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Family Immigration Interview (Tuesday).

US History

Today in class students read excerpts from David Walker's book calling for a slave rebellion.  Then they read about Nat Turner's slave rebellion in Virginia.  DUE TODAY:  David Walker Quote Analysis.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Utah Studies

Today students learned about the fight over polygamy in Utah and how that affected statehood.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students studied the master-slave power structure and how a few slaves, like Frederick Douglass, were able to overcome it.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Walker Quotes (Thursday).

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Utah Studies

Today students learned about the many ways that the transcontinental railroad changed Utah.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students learned about the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, and Sojourner Truth.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing. DUE SOON:  David Walker Quotes (Thurs.)