Today we spent 1/2 of the class wrapping-up the Revolutionary War Theme Parks. These will be due this Thursday for the B classes, and Friday for the A classes.
We began a video that looks at the attempts made to recreate what George Washington really looked like.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
23, 24, 25, & 26 January
There were no starters on these days.
We had a little bit of a strange schedule these four days due to SEOPs. If you were unable to come to SEOPs with your student, and would like to know what was discussed, please feel free to contact our school counselors.
We have been working on our Revolutionary War Theme Park Test. We are creating a Theme Park based on the events before, and during, the American Revolutionary War. The test is to see if we can make these events real for the visitors to our theme parks.
We did the bulk of the work today, but we will have 30 minutes of class time next time to finish - whatever you are not able to finish next time becomes homework. Also, next time our Battle Page and the blue Revolutionary War assignment will be due.
We had a little bit of a strange schedule these four days due to SEOPs. If you were unable to come to SEOPs with your student, and would like to know what was discussed, please feel free to contact our school counselors.
We have been working on our Revolutionary War Theme Park Test. We are creating a Theme Park based on the events before, and during, the American Revolutionary War. The test is to see if we can make these events real for the visitors to our theme parks.
We did the bulk of the work today, but we will have 30 minutes of class time next time to finish - whatever you are not able to finish next time becomes homework. Also, next time our Battle Page and the blue Revolutionary War assignment will be due.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
19 & 20 January
No starter today.
We read an Encyclopedia Brown mystery and then briefly looked at this article on a British spy - we had just finished our discussion on spying during the Revolutionary War last class period.
We spent 15 minutes doing some last-minute test preparation and then explained the test.
We read an Encyclopedia Brown mystery and then briefly looked at this article on a British spy - we had just finished our discussion on spying during the Revolutionary War last class period.
We spent 15 minutes doing some last-minute test preparation and then explained the test.
17 & 18 January
Today's starter was: Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?
We discussed the starter and then corrected the Revolutionary War packet. We finished watching the Revolutionary War segment of a video called America: The Story of Us. We discussed the difference between a theme park and an amusement park in preparation for our upcoming test where we will create a Revolutionary War Theme Park.
We discussed the starter and then corrected the Revolutionary War packet. We finished watching the Revolutionary War segment of a video called America: The Story of Us. We discussed the difference between a theme park and an amusement park in preparation for our upcoming test where we will create a Revolutionary War Theme Park.
Friday, January 13, 2012
12 & 13 January
We began a new set of starters that will be graded during third term. Today's starter was a little more lengthy: What are the "unalienable rights?" Where do these rights come from? Why do governments exist? Where do governments get their power?
We briefly discussed the recent Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primaries - their purpose and the results.
We read an Encyclopedia Brown short story.
We then looked at the strengths and weaknesses of the Patriot and British armies during the Revolutionary War. We also worked to finish oir Revolutionary War Packets and the Revolutionary Battle summary.
We began a summary video of the War.
We briefly discussed the recent Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primaries - their purpose and the results.
We read an Encyclopedia Brown short story.
We then looked at the strengths and weaknesses of the Patriot and British armies during the Revolutionary War. We also worked to finish oir Revolutionary War Packets and the Revolutionary Battle summary.
We began a summary video of the War.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
9 & 10 January
Today we watched a presentation on the Utah Scholars program. This is a way that you can get scholarship money for Utah colleges by taking certain classes that are recommended by the state of Utah. For more information, please visit www.utahscholars.org.
We also learned about the Utah Educational Savings Plan - a way to save money for college. For more information, please visit uesp.org.
If you or your parents want more information, please feel free to call or visit with one of our school counselors, or you can ask them any questions during SEOPs, which will be held on the 24th and 25th of this month.
We also learned about the Utah Educational Savings Plan - a way to save money for college. For more information, please visit uesp.org.
If you or your parents want more information, please feel free to call or visit with one of our school counselors, or you can ask them any questions during SEOPs, which will be held on the 24th and 25th of this month.
Monday, January 9, 2012
6 & 11 January
We are making a schedule adjustment because of the Utah Scholars presentation.
There was no starter today because we turned in the last set of starters for term 2 - remember that all late work is due by the end of school on Friday the 13th!
Today we reviewed the events that were occurring at the time the Declaration of Independence was written. We then read most of the Declaration together and discussed what Thomas Jefferson was trying to say in the Declaration.
There was no starter today because we turned in the last set of starters for term 2 - remember that all late work is due by the end of school on Friday the 13th!
Today we reviewed the events that were occurring at the time the Declaration of Independence was written. We then read most of the Declaration together and discussed what Thomas Jefferson was trying to say in the Declaration.
Friday, January 6, 2012
4 & 5 January
There was no starter today - we turned the starters in. The starters, and the Revolutionary War Overview Crossword Puzzle are the last assignments that will go on the Term 2 grade.
We read an Encyclopedia Brown.
I gave you some time to finish the Revolutionary War Overview Crossword Puzzle - we then corrected them and turned them in.
We began a new assignment - Revolutionary War Battles. This will be counted on term 3.
We finished up today be reviewing the events surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
We read an Encyclopedia Brown.
I gave you some time to finish the Revolutionary War Overview Crossword Puzzle - we then corrected them and turned them in.
We began a new assignment - Revolutionary War Battles. This will be counted on term 3.
We finished up today be reviewing the events surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
16 December & 3 January
Today's starter was: What is the purpose of governments? Why are they created?
We reviewed the purpose of governments and the unalienable rights: life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
We played a game of Jeopardy to help introduce the Revolutionary War.
We reviewed the purpose of governments and the unalienable rights: life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
We played a game of Jeopardy to help introduce the Revolutionary War.
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