Thursday - Thursday
We are working on the online DVSSA (Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment, viewing Riding the Rails (a documentary about kids during the Depression, practicing our map skills, experiencing Field Day, Water Day, and other end-of-the-year activities.
Homework
None
Wednesday
We watched a documentary on the Civilian Conservation Corps.Homework
None
Tuesday
We continued with the presentations.
Homework
None
Monday
Students began presenting their 1930's presentations.
Homework
None
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Week of May 9
Monday - Friday
Blogger has been having technical issues all week and I have not been able to post.
This week students continued work on their 1930s presentations, which were due to me by email before class on Friday.
We began taking the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment (online). Not for a grade.
On Friday I collected the Stock Market Challenge sheets.
Homework
None over the weekend
Blogger has been having technical issues all week and I have not been able to post.
This week students continued work on their 1930s presentations, which were due to me by email before class on Friday.
We began taking the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment (online). Not for a grade.
On Friday I collected the Stock Market Challenge sheets.
Homework
None over the weekend
Monday, May 2, 2011
Week of May 2
Friday
Early Release - special schedule
No class
Thursday
We had time in the lab to conduct research and work on our 1930's PowerPoint/Prezis.
Homework
None - project due May 13 (by email to me).
Wednesday
Students watched and took notes on the American Experience documentary Surviving the Dustbowl for use in their projects.
Homework
None
Tuesday
7th grade field trip
No class
Monday
Students completed a mid-point reflection on the Stock Market Challenge and turned it in. They then continued with researching the 1930s.
Homework
None
Early Release - special schedule
No class
Thursday
We had time in the lab to conduct research and work on our 1930's PowerPoint/Prezis.
Homework
None - project due May 13 (by email to me).
Wednesday
Students watched and took notes on the American Experience documentary Surviving the Dustbowl for use in their projects.
Homework
None
Tuesday
7th grade field trip
No class
Monday
Students completed a mid-point reflection on the Stock Market Challenge and turned it in. They then continued with researching the 1930s.
Homework
None
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Week of April 25
Friday
I checked the Stock Market Tracking Sheets.
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S4 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product (PowerPoint or Prezi).
Homework
textbook p. 749, #3 a, b, and c - in complete sentences
Thursday
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S3 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product.
Homework
textbook p. 743, #4 - in complete sentences
Wednesday
Students finished w/s 32-33 and turned it in.
We began the 1930s project (guidelines and rubric are posted above).
Homework
None
We will have about 6 days in the lab to work on the project. Adjust your time accordingly.
Tuesday
Geography work - students used the Internet to complete w/s 32-33 - City Spirit.
Homework
None - we will have some time to finish the w/s tomorrow.
Monday
We read and discussed Chapter 26 S 2 - Roosevelt and the New Deal.
Students then worked on an in-class assignment: textbook p. 738 #2, which I collected at the end of the period.
Homework
txtbk. p. 738, #4 - in complete sentences
I checked the Stock Market Tracking Sheets.
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S4 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product (PowerPoint or Prezi).
Homework
textbook p. 749, #3 a, b, and c - in complete sentences
Thursday
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S3 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product.
Homework
textbook p. 743, #4 - in complete sentences
Wednesday
Students finished w/s 32-33 and turned it in.
We began the 1930s project (guidelines and rubric are posted above).
Homework
None
We will have about 6 days in the lab to work on the project. Adjust your time accordingly.
Tuesday
Geography work - students used the Internet to complete w/s 32-33 - City Spirit.
Homework
None - we will have some time to finish the w/s tomorrow.
Monday
We read and discussed Chapter 26 S 2 - Roosevelt and the New Deal.
Students then worked on an in-class assignment: textbook p. 738 #2, which I collected at the end of the period.
Homework
txtbk. p. 738, #4 - in complete sentences
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Week of April 18
Friday
Spring Break Day - No School
Thursday
Students continued with their Prezis and sent me the link.
Remember, first name and last initial only. You don't have to resent - it will update automatically.
I checked the stocks tracking sheet.
Homework
If you were absent, you'll need to have read Ch26 S1 and finished the Prezi by Monday. Remember to send me the link!!
Wednesday
Students continued with their Prezis. They also had time to check on their stocks.
Homework
We will have time in class tomorrow to finalize the Prezis. The link is due to me by end of class.
Remember to track your stocks!!
Tuesday
We read and discussed Ch26 S1: Hoover and the Crash.
In groups of two, students were to create a Prezi to answer txtbk. p. 733, #1. At least one image needs to be included, and the definitions should be in their own words. Use the textbook, not Google.
Homework
We will have time in class tomorrow and Thursday to work on the Prezi. The link is due to me by end of class on Thursday.
Remember to check your stocks this week. I will be looking at your tracking sheets on Wednesday or Thursday.
Monday
We continued with our 1920 presentations.
Homework
Create a Prezi account (for Tuesday's class work) and see what you can do with the program.
Spring Break Day - No School
Thursday
Students continued with their Prezis and sent me the link.
Remember, first name and last initial only. You don't have to resent - it will update automatically.
I checked the stocks tracking sheet.
Homework
If you were absent, you'll need to have read Ch26 S1 and finished the Prezi by Monday. Remember to send me the link!!
Wednesday
Students continued with their Prezis. They also had time to check on their stocks.
Homework
We will have time in class tomorrow to finalize the Prezis. The link is due to me by end of class.
Remember to track your stocks!!
Tuesday
We read and discussed Ch26 S1: Hoover and the Crash.
In groups of two, students were to create a Prezi to answer txtbk. p. 733, #1. At least one image needs to be included, and the definitions should be in their own words. Use the textbook, not Google.
Homework
We will have time in class tomorrow and Thursday to work on the Prezi. The link is due to me by end of class on Thursday.
Remember to check your stocks this week. I will be looking at your tracking sheets on Wednesday or Thursday.
Monday
We continued with our 1920 presentations.
Homework
Create a Prezi account (for Tuesday's class work) and see what you can do with the program.
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