Utah Studies--Friday, January 29, 2010

Today in class students began examining Utah's wave of immigration that went from the 1870's to the 1930's. DUE MONDAY: Nothing. DUE TUESDAY: Family immigration interviews must be completed this day. DUE FRIDAY: Learning Center Check #1 (20 points for Periods 1-2, 4-6; 10 points for Period 3)!

Utah Studies--Thursday, January 28, 2010

Today in class students received feedback on their previous persuasive essays. They then wrote a list of their greatest strength in writing and a number of weaknesses that they can improve on for the next essay in abou 1 1/2 weeks. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Today in class students learned about Utah's movement for women's suffrage. The acted out a historical fiction debate between Susan B. Anthony and a leading opponent of women's suffrage in Utah--B.H. Roberts. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Today in class students discussed lessons learned by comparing the Democracy Game to real democracy. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Monday, January 25, 2010

Today in class students in Periods 1, 3, 4 read about government. They did not average a sufficient score on the quiz Friday to play a bonus round of the Democracy Game. Periods 2, 5, 6 were able to earn a bonus round of the game, which they concluded today. DUE TUESDAY: Nothing.

Utah Studies--Friday, January 22, 2010

Today in class students took a quiz on the jobs of the 3 branches of government. Then they were introduced to this quarters learning centers. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Today in class students played the Democracy Game for the 2nd day in a row. It is a competition between classes to see who can average the highest score. DUE TOMORROW: Students need to be prepared for a short quiz on the different jobs that our 3 branches of government do.