Civics: Today we finished up the common good experiment. Can you relate it to the significance of the Articles of Confederation? You took a recall quiz on the articles.... not really a quiz but an assessment of what you could remember. Those who earned more than a few wrong need to review the Articles because we will be moving to the Constitution tomorrow. In class you evaluated POWER quotes. We're not finished debriefing these, but will finish tomorrow. Think about the importance of POWER when it concerns making a government.
Due Tomorrow: Read to Learn document and reading 4.2-4.4
Focus: Comments have been posted from peer and from me regarding your first post. You are now working on your second post. Amp up the effort. Think out of the box and try to learn about something you know nothing about. Your 2nd post is due Thursday, 12/20.
Seminar: Today we evaluated portfolios. Those not up to date need to be here on Friday for individual attention. Those who are in the process of completing the requirements and are close, no need to attend. In class today we disclosed the semester format for internship, please inquire. We also distributed a community service prompt that you need to have completed for your portfolio which is due 1/7.
World: In class we finished up the PPT then began work on accumulating information on the Kingdoms of Africa. We will finish our activity (jigsaw) in class tomorrow. Be sure to review the PPT for understanding..it's posted on the website.
Due tomorrow: Cornell Notes 15.2 and 15.3
