Utah Studies (Per. 3, 4)

Today we began block schedule due to CRT testing in science, language arts, and math.  In my class, we finished watching the film about Swedish immigrant Joe Hill.  Then we answered the Big Picture Question from this unit.  Finally, we began a new unit by studying about Utah's Pacific Islander pioneers.  DUE TODAY:  Big Picture Question.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Signed Grade Printoffs!

US History (Per. 2)

Today we began block schedule due to CRT's in science, language arts, and math.  In my class we studied the early battles of the Civil War, especially Bull Run and Antietam.  Then we examined why the Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history.  Finally, we went outside so that I could have students re-enact the military tactics used by both armies at the start of the war.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Signed Grade Printoffs!

Utah Studies

Today in class students watched a film about a Swedish immigrant named Joe Hill who was put on trial for murder in Utah in one of the most controversial trials of the time.  DUE TODAY:  Joe Hill film notes.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today in class students were introduced to the US Civil War by examining who seemed to have the military advantage at the start of the war: North or South?  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

All Classes

Today in all classes students heard a presentation from City Councilman Kyle LaMalfa.  He talked to them about what city government does for them and had them brainstorm ideas on good routes for future streetcar routes in Glendale.  DUE TODAY:  Life as a Slave Projects for 8th graders only.

Utah Studies

Tdoay students finished the "Mine Labor Game" by deciding whether or not to go on strike and, if they chose to strike, by negotiating a settlement to the strike.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  Nothing.

US History

Today was the last day that students had to work on their "Life as a Slave" project in class.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE NEXT TIME:  "Life as a Slave" Project worth 50 points!