US History

Today in class students began learning about how Shays' Rebellion (and other factors) lead to the creation of today's US Constitution.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE MONDAY:  Daniel Shays Historical Head (end of class).

Utah Studies

Today in class students began studying what the four branches of Utah's government actually do.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON: Nothing.

US History

Today students finished their Rousseau and Jefferson essays and then did a SAGE Reading Practice.  DUE TODAY:  Rousseau vs. Jefferson Essay and SAGE Practice.  DUE SOON:  Daniel Shays Historical Head (next week).

Utah Studies

Today in class students compared and discussed the differences between dictatorships and democracies.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students continued comparing Rousseau to Jefferson by writing about the two thinkers.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE TOMORROW:  Rousseau and Jefferson Essay.

Utah Studies

Today students learned about the conflict over polygamy in Utah, past and present.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

US History

Today students read a short excerpt from the writings of French philosopher Rousseau and then compared it to the Declaration of Independence.  DUE TODAY: Nothing.  DUE SOON: Writing Like a Historian: Rousseau and Jefferson Essay (end of class Tuesday).