Thursday, October 31, 2013
World, Civics, 12th Focus
World History:
We concluded our in school preparations for tomorrow's world religions summit. If you did not complete your argument map and briefing statement today, you need to do so at home. The more prepared you are the greater enjoyment you will have during the summit Remember, you will need to INFER in order to set forth a perspective based upon your assigned religion.
After the summit, you will turn in your briefing statement and argument map for credit. Please be sure your documents represent your BEST effort.
Civics:
Quiz II tomorrow: Please bring a #2 pencil for the objective portion. There will be a short answer portion as well. The quiz is worth 50 points. You're going to do great. Be sure to bring your artifacts for the quiz. (Cornell Notes, and Read to Learn)
Ch 3: Roots of American Democracy; Cornell Notes and a focus on the Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Be sure you understand how we as a country moved from Declaring Independence to making a constitution. Know the steps along the way and have an understanding of conflict and rebellion that ensued. Be sure to reflect on the historical marker events, and the Enlightenment Thinkers.
Focus on Vocabulary
Differences between Federalist & Anti-Federalists
The ratification process, what it took to get the constitution ratified.
Significance of the Bill of Rights & James Madison
Significance of the Federalist papers (there were 82 of them)
Ch. 4: Constitution
Understand the purpose and the process of the constitutional convention. Who attended?
Focus on Vocabulary
Our goal is to understand Articles I - III and the structure and function of the government. Be sure to fully understand the concept of federalism, limited government, separation of powers and checks and balances.
Bill of Rights, the protections of individual rights. Be able to set forth content related to your understanding of the first ten amendments of the Bill of Rights.
12th Focus:
Career Presentation in assigned classrooms first 55 minutes, followed by an ACT debriefing
in J-294.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
World, Civics
World: Today we began our prepartions for the World Religions Summit that will be held on Friday. Please do not be absent on Friday or you will miss the summit. We spent time in the lab researching the two topics: censorship and stem cell research. The goal today was to complete your briefing statement in preparation to formulating your argument map tomorrow. If you did not finish the briefing statement in class, be sure to do so at home this evening. You need the time in class tomorrow to formulate your thesis statement and arguments for the summit.
Remember to research the arguments for and against first... before you try to determine your arguments from the perspective of the religion assigned to you.
Check Power School. Grades have been updated and include yesterday's quiz. Great Job!
Civics: We continued with the steps leading to Constitution today. We supplemented visually the Federalists papers and finished our discussion of Federalist 51. In class we focused on the components of the Constitution, Articles I, II, III. Structure of the government, and the powers. Those articles represent the ideal of limited government and separation powers and were the result of compromise between the Federalists and Anti Federalists.
We will wrap up in class tomorrow and ready ourselves for Friday's Quiz on:
Ch 3: Roots of American Democracy; Cornell Notes and a focus on the Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Be sure you understand how we as a country moved from Declaring Independence to making a constitution. Know the steps along the way and have an understanding of conflict and rebellion that ensued. Be sure to reflect on the historical marker events, and the Enlightenment Thinkers.
Focus on Vocabulary
Differences between Federalist & Anti-Federalists
The ratification process, what it finally took to get the constitution ratified.
Significance of the Bill of Rights
Ch. 4: Constitution
Understand the purpose and the process of the constitutional convention. Who attended?
Focus on Vocabulary
Our goal is to understand Articles I - III and the structure and function of the government. Be sure to fully understand the concept of federalism, limited government, separation of powers and checks and balances. Our focus in class on Thursday will be the Bill of Rights, albeit general.
We will begin to work through the We the People Reading and finalize the content for the quiz tomorrow. In the meantime, review and study for Friday's quiz.
Format: Objective (multiple choice, matching & short answer)
Please bring a #2 pencil
You may use artifacts: Cornell Notes & Read to Learn.
Remember to research the arguments for and against first... before you try to determine your arguments from the perspective of the religion assigned to you.
Check Power School. Grades have been updated and include yesterday's quiz. Great Job!
Civics: We continued with the steps leading to Constitution today. We supplemented visually the Federalists papers and finished our discussion of Federalist 51. In class we focused on the components of the Constitution, Articles I, II, III. Structure of the government, and the powers. Those articles represent the ideal of limited government and separation powers and were the result of compromise between the Federalists and Anti Federalists.
We will wrap up in class tomorrow and ready ourselves for Friday's Quiz on:
Ch 3: Roots of American Democracy; Cornell Notes and a focus on the Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Be sure you understand how we as a country moved from Declaring Independence to making a constitution. Know the steps along the way and have an understanding of conflict and rebellion that ensued. Be sure to reflect on the historical marker events, and the Enlightenment Thinkers.
Focus on Vocabulary
Differences between Federalist & Anti-Federalists
The ratification process, what it finally took to get the constitution ratified.
Significance of the Bill of Rights
Ch. 4: Constitution
Understand the purpose and the process of the constitutional convention. Who attended?
Focus on Vocabulary
Our goal is to understand Articles I - III and the structure and function of the government. Be sure to fully understand the concept of federalism, limited government, separation of powers and checks and balances. Our focus in class on Thursday will be the Bill of Rights, albeit general.
We will begin to work through the We the People Reading and finalize the content for the quiz tomorrow. In the meantime, review and study for Friday's quiz.
Format: Objective (multiple choice, matching & short answer)
Please bring a #2 pencil
You may use artifacts: Cornell Notes & Read to Learn.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
World, Civics, 12 Focus
World: Quiz II was today. If you were absent, plan to take the quiz during lunch beginning tomorrow. Please see me. Tomorrow we will prep for our mini world religions summit to be held on Thursday.
Civics: We revisited the concepts of Independence to gain a deeper understanding of the Constitutional Convention and compromise. We also began in class a reading on Federalist paper 51. (Classroom pick up) It's is about division or powers and separation of powers. We will quickly debrief for understanding tomorrow before we move on to the Bill of Rights.
For Homework: Read 4.3 & 4.4 on the Bill of Rights. Complete the Read to Learn handouts but skip the very last page on related to doing symbols. Use the simplified constitution handouts if you wish to supplement your understanding with a streamlined version. (those absent pick up in the classroom).
12th Focus: Career presentation work today in the lab. Presentation needs to be ready to go on Thursday. Interest packets were collected today for credit.
Civics: We revisited the concepts of Independence to gain a deeper understanding of the Constitutional Convention and compromise. We also began in class a reading on Federalist paper 51. (Classroom pick up) It's is about division or powers and separation of powers. We will quickly debrief for understanding tomorrow before we move on to the Bill of Rights.
For Homework: Read 4.3 & 4.4 on the Bill of Rights. Complete the Read to Learn handouts but skip the very last page on related to doing symbols. Use the simplified constitution handouts if you wish to supplement your understanding with a streamlined version. (those absent pick up in the classroom).
Reminder: There is a Quiz covering the material to day on Friday.
12th Focus: Career presentation work today in the lab. Presentation needs to be ready to go on Thursday. Interest packets were collected today for credit.
Monday, October 28, 2013
World-Civics-13th Seminar
World: Tomorrow you have QUIZ II (50 pts) that covers the material to date. Be sure to concentrate on:
Population growth and the net works of exchange material. Remember the Big 6 PPT?
Artifacts for Quiz:
Cornell on Empire (Rome & Han)
Graphic Organizer of What it takes to be an Empire
Cornell on World Religions
Dr. Ease Chart World Religions
Venn Diagrams on World Religions
Review:
PPT Big 6 (population growth, networks of Exchange, Religions)
Concepts related to rise and spread (expansion of Empire and Religion)
Remember to consider the why here why now questions
Bridging World History on Rise and Spread of Religion (WEB)
Spread of Religion Packet
Today we focused on the proverbs and their significance on various cultures.
Be sure to arrive to class on Tuesday with a Pencil. The quiz with be both an objective and short answer format.
Civics: We needed to back up a little today, so the We the People Reading has been placed on the back burner until Tomorrow or Wednesday. Reminder... Quiz II is on Friday. Be sure to assemble your artifacts; Cornell Notes.
In class we concentrated on Federalists v. Anti-Federalists, the weaknesses related to the Articles of Confederation and the convention process itself. We will continue with process tomorrow. This evening you are to complete the BRIEF summation of some of the happenings that inspired the
D of I. Try to make the connection related to their significance and the constitution itself.
We will continue tomorrow in class, please review the reading in chapter 3.4-3.6. Our plan is to evaluate the arguments of the Federalists related to ratification of the Constitution. Please don't forget about the significance of the Bill of Rights.
13 Seminar: U of M Dearborn was here for a college visit and to administer on site admissions. During the second portion of the class, we focused on planning for the November 8 teach-in. Time is fleeting. All input and organizers are needed.
Population growth and the net works of exchange material. Remember the Big 6 PPT?
Artifacts for Quiz:
Cornell on Empire (Rome & Han)
Graphic Organizer of What it takes to be an Empire
Cornell on World Religions
Dr. Ease Chart World Religions
Venn Diagrams on World Religions
Review:
PPT Big 6 (population growth, networks of Exchange, Religions)
Concepts related to rise and spread (expansion of Empire and Religion)
Remember to consider the why here why now questions
Bridging World History on Rise and Spread of Religion (WEB)
Spread of Religion Packet
Today we focused on the proverbs and their significance on various cultures.
Be sure to arrive to class on Tuesday with a Pencil. The quiz with be both an objective and short answer format.
Civics: We needed to back up a little today, so the We the People Reading has been placed on the back burner until Tomorrow or Wednesday. Reminder... Quiz II is on Friday. Be sure to assemble your artifacts; Cornell Notes.
In class we concentrated on Federalists v. Anti-Federalists, the weaknesses related to the Articles of Confederation and the convention process itself. We will continue with process tomorrow. This evening you are to complete the BRIEF summation of some of the happenings that inspired the
D of I. Try to make the connection related to their significance and the constitution itself.
We will continue tomorrow in class, please review the reading in chapter 3.4-3.6. Our plan is to evaluate the arguments of the Federalists related to ratification of the Constitution. Please don't forget about the significance of the Bill of Rights.
13 Seminar: U of M Dearborn was here for a college visit and to administer on site admissions. During the second portion of the class, we focused on planning for the November 8 teach-in. Time is fleeting. All input and organizers are needed.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
World, Civics, 12 Focus
World: Great job finishing up the spread of religion! Be sure to complete the Missionary portion to solidify your understating. At this point, you should have a solid understanding of the rise and spread of religion while being able to answer the why here, why now.
TOMORROW 1ST: MEET IN B108, 4TH MEET IN B204, THANK YOU!
Over the weekend, begin to prepare for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, QUIZ II. Assemble your artifacts. We begin with Population growth and the net works of exchange material. Remember the Big 6 PPT?
Artifacts for Quiz:
Cornell on Empire (Rome & Han)
Graphic Organizer of What it takes to be an Empire
Cornell on World Religions
Dr. Ease Chart World Religions
Venn Diagrams on World Religions
Review:
PPT Big 6 (population growth, networks of Exchange, Religions)
Concepts related to rise and spread (expansion of Empire and Religion)
Remember to consider the why here why now questions
Bridging World History on Rise and Spread of Religion (WEB)
Spread of Religion Packet
Quiz Format: Objective (matching, multiple choice, short answer essay).
Civics: Remember: Tomorrow, Friday, Mr. Snyder will be leading the class in some form.
We wrapped up our journey of the D of I with the D of Sentiments. (I owe you a page, Janelle has it to provide to you.) Great analysis and discussion, more on this Monday. On Monday I will try to pull everything together as we dive into your completed Cornell Notes on 3.4-3.6 and we move into deciphering the constitution. We are taking steps to have a constitutional convention.
Be sure you are caught up with the material. See me with any confusion. Tomorrow you will focus on WE THE PEOPLE. I hope you enjoy and are intrigued by the content.
Plan for QUIZ II next week, either Thursday 10/31 or Friday 11/1.
12th Focus: Debriefing of success principles and continuation of career activity today. You should be preparing for your career presentation.
TOMORROW 1ST: MEET IN B108, 4TH MEET IN B204, THANK YOU!
Over the weekend, begin to prepare for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, QUIZ II. Assemble your artifacts. We begin with Population growth and the net works of exchange material. Remember the Big 6 PPT?
Artifacts for Quiz:
Cornell on Empire (Rome & Han)
Graphic Organizer of What it takes to be an Empire
Cornell on World Religions
Dr. Ease Chart World Religions
Venn Diagrams on World Religions
Review:
PPT Big 6 (population growth, networks of Exchange, Religions)
Concepts related to rise and spread (expansion of Empire and Religion)
Remember to consider the why here why now questions
Bridging World History on Rise and Spread of Religion (WEB)
Spread of Religion Packet
Quiz Format: Objective (matching, multiple choice, short answer essay).
Civics: Remember: Tomorrow, Friday, Mr. Snyder will be leading the class in some form.
We wrapped up our journey of the D of I with the D of Sentiments. (I owe you a page, Janelle has it to provide to you.) Great analysis and discussion, more on this Monday. On Monday I will try to pull everything together as we dive into your completed Cornell Notes on 3.4-3.6 and we move into deciphering the constitution. We are taking steps to have a constitutional convention.
Be sure you are caught up with the material. See me with any confusion. Tomorrow you will focus on WE THE PEOPLE. I hope you enjoy and are intrigued by the content.
Plan for QUIZ II next week, either Thursday 10/31 or Friday 11/1.
12th Focus: Debriefing of success principles and continuation of career activity today. You should be preparing for your career presentation.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
World, Civics
World: Our focus today was on the spread of religion. We contemplated the reasons why religion spread based on our understanding of the maps and inferences from the material we have covered to date. You viewed a segment from Bridging World History, http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=2150 ,
and completed a couple graphic organizers related to Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. There was significant vocab too, so be sure you have that competed as well. We will debrief tomorrow in class. Key idea for today, SYNCRETISM. Do you know what it means and why it is significant when we consider the spread of religion? It means, the blending of cultures....
For tomorrow, you are to be sure your materials from today's lesson are complete, but also you are to DO Part "C" in your package. SKIP the timeline. We will do that together in class.
Reminder: Quiz II, is Tuesday, October 29. Review material to date as often as possible.
Civics: Today's class zoomed in further on the interpretation of the D of I. We debriefed and revisited our journey with the document using debriefing questions, and also zeroed in on segments of the primary source itself. Be sure that you have a good understanding of the contents of the document. You received a handout related to the grievance contained within the D of I, and the events leading to the formulation of the document and revolution. Those absent, pick up the handout in the classroom, it's not electronic.
For tomorrow, READ Zinn's Spirit of Rebellion, (in the pack back of page 9 and then again on page 12), and complete the questions by annotating the responses in the reading. We will continue with the material tomorrow.
Credit was given for Cornell 3.4-3.6 today. We have already begun journeying through the key ideas.
You can expect Quiz II sometime next week. Most likely, Friday, November 1.
and completed a couple graphic organizers related to Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. There was significant vocab too, so be sure you have that competed as well. We will debrief tomorrow in class. Key idea for today, SYNCRETISM. Do you know what it means and why it is significant when we consider the spread of religion? It means, the blending of cultures....
For tomorrow, you are to be sure your materials from today's lesson are complete, but also you are to DO Part "C" in your package. SKIP the timeline. We will do that together in class.
Reminder: Quiz II, is Tuesday, October 29. Review material to date as often as possible.
Civics: Today's class zoomed in further on the interpretation of the D of I. We debriefed and revisited our journey with the document using debriefing questions, and also zeroed in on segments of the primary source itself. Be sure that you have a good understanding of the contents of the document. You received a handout related to the grievance contained within the D of I, and the events leading to the formulation of the document and revolution. Those absent, pick up the handout in the classroom, it's not electronic.
For tomorrow, READ Zinn's Spirit of Rebellion, (in the pack back of page 9 and then again on page 12), and complete the questions by annotating the responses in the reading. We will continue with the material tomorrow.
Credit was given for Cornell 3.4-3.6 today. We have already begun journeying through the key ideas.
You can expect Quiz II sometime next week. Most likely, Friday, November 1.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Wold, Civics, 12th Focus
World: In class we had a wonderful debriefing of Hinduism and Buddhism by our student peers. Well done! You exhibit a terrific understanding. For the remainder of the session, our focus was on the SPREAD OF RELIGION. Ideas set forth related to reasons for the spread of religion were: conversion, trade, conquest, missionaries, and the portable nature of religion. We worked through part II of the spread of religion material and viewed Maps of War, Spread of Religion a, 90 second rendition, a number of times for analysis. http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/history-of-religion.html.
For homework you are to complete questions related to Map A-C. Remember, A was the Spread of Buddhism, B the Spread of Christianity, and C the Spread of Islam. Think critically about the maps for analysis. More tomorrow on the spread. Be sure to review material today. Your quiz II is one week away. (TUESDAY, October 29.
Civics: Our concentration today was on deciphering the D of I. We read it together and held discussion for analysis and annotations. You then completed the debriefing questions to check for you understanding. You should have completed these in class. Tomorrow, we will recap and move on to looking at the D of I as a primary source and to Zion reading that is contained within the handout. Nice job today. You applied concepts of democracy, the enlightenment, natural rights, state of nature, nationalism and humanism to the D of I.
Due tomorrow are Cornell Notes for 3.4-3.6
12 Focus: Met in F204 and the across the hall lab today for work on Success principles and further work on Career activity. We will continue more on Thursday and conclude this unit next week, when our focus will return to the ACT.
For homework you are to complete questions related to Map A-C. Remember, A was the Spread of Buddhism, B the Spread of Christianity, and C the Spread of Islam. Think critically about the maps for analysis. More tomorrow on the spread. Be sure to review material today. Your quiz II is one week away. (TUESDAY, October 29.
Civics: Our concentration today was on deciphering the D of I. We read it together and held discussion for analysis and annotations. You then completed the debriefing questions to check for you understanding. You should have completed these in class. Tomorrow, we will recap and move on to looking at the D of I as a primary source and to Zion reading that is contained within the handout. Nice job today. You applied concepts of democracy, the enlightenment, natural rights, state of nature, nationalism and humanism to the D of I.
Due tomorrow are Cornell Notes for 3.4-3.6
12 Focus: Met in F204 and the across the hall lab today for work on Success principles and further work on Career activity. We will continue more on Thursday and conclude this unit next week, when our focus will return to the ACT.
Monday, October 21, 2013
World, Civics, 13th Sem
World: QUIZ II WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29. Be sure to continue reviewing your material beginning with Population growth, networks of exchange, the rise empire and religion, and the world religions. Also, you should be assembling your artifacts that your will use. You have Cornell notes, charts and the like to sort through. Also add the recently completed Venn diagrams.
Today we debriefed your understating using the Venn Diagrams. We will now go into a deeper analysis (zoom in). Complete the questions on the handout with the Pie graph for tomorrow. We will continue with world religions.
Civics: Op-Ed was due and collected today. In class we began the material related to the Declaration of Independence. You viewed a 14 minute clip from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyttEu_NLU and then we began an in class activity which we will continue to work on tomorrow. In the meanwhile, you should be reading 3.4 - 3.6 in your textbook & complete Cornell Notes. A handout was provided in class. The completed reading and Cornell are due on Wednesday 10/23.
13th Seminar: Visit to Oakland University today. NO 13th Sem on Friday.
Today we debriefed your understating using the Venn Diagrams. We will now go into a deeper analysis (zoom in). Complete the questions on the handout with the Pie graph for tomorrow. We will continue with world religions.
Civics: Op-Ed was due and collected today. In class we began the material related to the Declaration of Independence. You viewed a 14 minute clip from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyttEu_NLU and then we began an in class activity which we will continue to work on tomorrow. In the meanwhile, you should be reading 3.4 - 3.6 in your textbook & complete Cornell Notes. A handout was provided in class. The completed reading and Cornell are due on Wednesday 10/23.
13th Seminar: Visit to Oakland University today. NO 13th Sem on Friday.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
World-Civics-12th Focus
World: We covered Christianity today and you were give some time to work on Cornell for Islam. Please be sure you are finished with Islam before tomorrow's class. In class tomorrow there is a sub because I am presenting at a conference. Mr. Ingram will facilitate a Venn Diagram graphic organizer activity. Be sure your Dr. Ease and Cornell are in your possession for class. Venn diagrams and summary questions should be completed in class. You are receiving credit on Monday. Those not finished need to do so for homework.
Civics: Today we set the state for learning about the government. We will begin next week with the D of Independence. Tomorrow in class Mr. Ingram will facilitate. You will be in the lab working on your Op-Ed assignment on Health Care. Remember, you completed Op-Ed is due on Monday.
Use your time wisely so you do not have homework.
12th focus: Today we continued with the career focus. Next phase, career research and presentations.
Have a great day!
Civics: Today we set the state for learning about the government. We will begin next week with the D of Independence. Tomorrow in class Mr. Ingram will facilitate. You will be in the lab working on your Op-Ed assignment on Health Care. Remember, you completed Op-Ed is due on Monday.
Use your time wisely so you do not have homework.
12th focus: Today we continued with the career focus. Next phase, career research and presentations.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
World, Civics
World: Good job deciphering the information on Judaism. Tonight you are to complete the Cornell for Christianity. Be sure to consider all comparisons with the world religions you have covered thus far. Think Dr. Ease and think about the history of the religions in the context of "rise of religion." We will continue tomorrow. Due for credit, Cornell Notes for Christianity.
Civics: We finished SICKO and debriefed. You received the Op-Ed assignment and Rubric. Use tonight for brainstorming. We begin new material tomorrow in class. On Friday, time will provided in class for work and completion of your Op-Ed. The Op-Ed article is due on Monday.
Civics: We finished SICKO and debriefed. You received the Op-Ed assignment and Rubric. Use tonight for brainstorming. We begin new material tomorrow in class. On Friday, time will provided in class for work and completion of your Op-Ed. The Op-Ed article is due on Monday.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
World-Civics-12th Focus
World: We debriefed and cleared up any confusion related to Hinduism and Buddhism. Be sure to separate out the pertinent vocabulary and to be able to compare and contrast the teaching of both disciplines. Due tomorrow are Cornell notes for Judaism. A suggestion is for you to go through your Cornell note and to identify the DR EASE points that you noted.
Civics: Almost finished SICKO today. 10 minutes remain. Certainly by now, you have an opinion about health care. You are almost ready to begin the Op-Ed assignment coming out tomorrow. In the meantime, finish the film guide and cruise the Internet for more health care stories. Remember our topic. Government-public good-health care-affordable care.
12th Focus: Today we met in J294 and our focus was Careers...
Civics: Almost finished SICKO today. 10 minutes remain. Certainly by now, you have an opinion about health care. You are almost ready to begin the Op-Ed assignment coming out tomorrow. In the meantime, finish the film guide and cruise the Internet for more health care stories. Remember our topic. Government-public good-health care-affordable care.
12th Focus: Today we met in J294 and our focus was Careers...
Monday, October 14, 2013
World, Civics, 13th Seminar
World: Today we verified that everyone was on the same page related to DR EASE and the Rise of Religion. If you remain unclear about the concepts, please see me. Your chart on the world religions should be completed at this time. If not, you have some work to do. The chart provides a quick snap shot of the tenants but really does not cover the history, so there is still work to be done. For this evening you are going to focus on Hinduism and Buddhism. You will be completing Cornell Notes on the two belief systems. In doing so, please pay attention to detail. The Cornell Notes are yet another artifact for your use. DUE TOMORROW FOR CREDIT, CORNELL NOTES ON HINDUISM AND BUDDHISM.
Civics: In class we continues with the film, SICKO, and watched a good portion. Remember to complete the segment analysis before class tomorrow. Some of you are getting behind. Due today was the assignment related to health care stories. If you did not complete this, it's late, please turn it in tomorrow. We should complete the film tomorrow. Please come prepared. As a final assessment of public good, you will be asked to formulate a short essay, so please keep that in mind as you view the film. Reconsider our debated resolution: Is health care a right that should be guaranteed by the government?
13th Seminar: Pre planning for our November teach-in. UDM visited today.
Civics: In class we continues with the film, SICKO, and watched a good portion. Remember to complete the segment analysis before class tomorrow. Some of you are getting behind. Due today was the assignment related to health care stories. If you did not complete this, it's late, please turn it in tomorrow. We should complete the film tomorrow. Please come prepared. As a final assessment of public good, you will be asked to formulate a short essay, so please keep that in mind as you view the film. Reconsider our debated resolution: Is health care a right that should be guaranteed by the government?
13th Seminar: Pre planning for our November teach-in. UDM visited today.
Friday, October 11, 2013
World, Civics, 13th Seminar
World: Today we portrayed philosophers as we began our study of the world religions We discussed the framing question: How did the development of interregional networks of exchange and alphabetic writing systems contribute to the spread of world religions? We also revisited a couple slides from the intro ppt, which is posted. I pointed out the text resources available to you related to the world religions, pages 282-297.
In class we discussed and heard viewpoints related to the philosophy questions.... Do you know the difference between philosophy and religion? Do you understand why these sort of questions led to the development of religion? For the weekend, begin your own journey studying religion. Choose up to two religions from the Dr. Ease Chart to learn about complete the chart. We will continue with this in class, but please begin.
Have a great weekend!
Civics: We wrapped up the fishbowl with a pro-con counterpoint discussion. Thank you for sharing your research and viewpoints on the health care issue. The briefing statement and argument map was submitted for credit. I will read them and return them to you asap. Yesterday, you received a jingling handout. With this you are to journal about three stories related to health care. You are to obtain those stories from people around you. Neighbors, family.... Bring those journal entries to class on Monday. During the last 20 minutes of class we began viewing SICKO, a film by Michael Moore, which highlights questions related to health care. We will finish the film on Monday... I hope. There is a guide to some of the segments which requires your response.
Have a great weekend!
13th Seminar: Town Hall (elections today) and a visit from Madonna. Are you working on your college applications?
In class we discussed and heard viewpoints related to the philosophy questions.... Do you know the difference between philosophy and religion? Do you understand why these sort of questions led to the development of religion? For the weekend, begin your own journey studying religion. Choose up to two religions from the Dr. Ease Chart to learn about complete the chart. We will continue with this in class, but please begin.
Have a great weekend!
Civics: We wrapped up the fishbowl with a pro-con counterpoint discussion. Thank you for sharing your research and viewpoints on the health care issue. The briefing statement and argument map was submitted for credit. I will read them and return them to you asap. Yesterday, you received a jingling handout. With this you are to journal about three stories related to health care. You are to obtain those stories from people around you. Neighbors, family.... Bring those journal entries to class on Monday. During the last 20 minutes of class we began viewing SICKO, a film by Michael Moore, which highlights questions related to health care. We will finish the film on Monday... I hope. There is a guide to some of the segments which requires your response.
Have a great weekend!
13th Seminar: Town Hall (elections today) and a visit from Madonna. Are you working on your college applications?
Thursday, October 10, 2013
World-Civics-12th Focus
World: Short 2 paragraph essay was due today. We debriefed in the classroom and also discussed any questions you had related to Himalaya. I will return your graded short essay next week. Meanwhile, be sure that you are keeping tabs on power school. Today we introduced another aspect of empire... RELIGION. Why here? Why now? We used your understanding of Rome and Han to point out evidence of religion and discussed why it was so significant for each empire. Bottom line, as population grows, life becomes more complicated, With complication comes questions, lots of them. Religion seems to provide human nature to answers to "hard" questions. We will continue with the content tomorrow in class. Until then, spend some time reviewing your materials to date.
Civics: Today we held a fish bowl debate related to the affordable health care act. Your participation was essential in order for you to verbalize your understanding of the issues. We have not finished, but will plan to do so tomorrow within the fist 20 minutes of class. If for some reason you did not participate today, plan to do so tomorrow. Certainly, what you have to say is valuable. At the conclusion of the fishbowl frenzy debate, you will submit your briefing statement and argument map for credit. For homework, you are to begin work on the journaling assignment. (posted on website) The journaling is due on MONDAY.
12th Focus: Team building today in H-113 East. If you missed it, you missed out. :(
Civics: Today we held a fish bowl debate related to the affordable health care act. Your participation was essential in order for you to verbalize your understanding of the issues. We have not finished, but will plan to do so tomorrow within the fist 20 minutes of class. If for some reason you did not participate today, plan to do so tomorrow. Certainly, what you have to say is valuable. At the conclusion of the fishbowl frenzy debate, you will submit your briefing statement and argument map for credit. For homework, you are to begin work on the journaling assignment. (posted on website) The journaling is due on MONDAY.
12th Focus: Team building today in H-113 East. If you missed it, you missed out. :(
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
World, Civics
World: Himalaya was completed today. Extra credit (Han Questions) was collected today. Due tomorrow are the film focus questions and the 2 paragraph short answer essay I provided in class. Remember, we went through the tenants of civilization and the society represented in the film, so you do have a starting point for your response. Please respond the the prompt on the handout provided and please adhere to the length. In class tomorrow, we will do some sort of share and debrief the content before moving on to an exploration of religion in the context of Rome and Han.
Civics: Today we finished up the debate prep. Tomorrow in class, we will have our fishbowl frenzy on Health Care. Be sure you arrive to class prepared and ready to participate. Your ticket to participate includes a completed briefing statement and a completed argument map. You earn points for completion of the materials and for participating. So plan on sharing your ideas in the fish bowl.
Civics: Today we finished up the debate prep. Tomorrow in class, we will have our fishbowl frenzy on Health Care. Be sure you arrive to class prepared and ready to participate. Your ticket to participate includes a completed briefing statement and a completed argument map. You earn points for completion of the materials and for participating. So plan on sharing your ideas in the fish bowl.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
World, Civics, 12th Focus
World: We continued with the Himalaya film today. There's about 40 minutes remaining.... I think. For tomorrow, be sure you have completed questions 1-7. As you reflect on the film be sure to consider your understanding of agriculture, civilization and trade. What you are seeing is a network of exchange along the silk road. What do the people and their Yak''s encounter? What is the role of family and religion in this culture? Do you see evidence of social class? How so? Is this a surplus society or a subsistence society? Please set aside time to review the material to day in World History.
Civics: Today was another prep day for our fishbowl debate slated to take place on Thursday. By now you should have completed the vocabulary and learned about health care providers and the coverage available. You should have a completed briefing statement and begin working on your argument map. By the end of class tomorrow, your argument map should be completed and all that is left for you to do is to apply finishing touches in preparation for the Thursday's fishbowl Frenzy debate on Affordable Health Care.
What have your been learning about the government shut down and the impact on everyday Americans?
What sort of political game playing seems to be occurring within the congress? What is the role of the President as politics in continues to unravel? Watch the news! Be informed! You have a duty to be in the know!
12th Focus: Today we finished the ACT practice baseline testing. We now will begin to process the results. In about a weeks time, we will have feedback for you and begin to focus on converting your weaknesses into strengths.
Civics: Today was another prep day for our fishbowl debate slated to take place on Thursday. By now you should have completed the vocabulary and learned about health care providers and the coverage available. You should have a completed briefing statement and begin working on your argument map. By the end of class tomorrow, your argument map should be completed and all that is left for you to do is to apply finishing touches in preparation for the Thursday's fishbowl Frenzy debate on Affordable Health Care.
What have your been learning about the government shut down and the impact on everyday Americans?
What sort of political game playing seems to be occurring within the congress? What is the role of the President as politics in continues to unravel? Watch the news! Be informed! You have a duty to be in the know!
12th Focus: Today we finished the ACT practice baseline testing. We now will begin to process the results. In about a weeks time, we will have feedback for you and begin to focus on converting your weaknesses into strengths.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
World, Civics, 12 Focus
World: In class we finished up our collaborative reading and gained a general understanding of What it Takes to Be an Empire. We will continue to formulate this understanding using what you know about Rome and Han. See the website for today's info on Rome and Han.
I will be out tomorrow at a meeting. Mrs. Iden will be here to instruct. She's great and you won't miss a beat. You will continue developing the tenants of empire and apply your Cornell by way of evidence in a graphic organizer during class. You should be able to complete the work in class, however, it you don't you need to for homework. We will continue with empire on Monday.
Attn Zaria: We won't begin the film until next week, so no worries...
Civics: Finally we finished our discussion and application of democracy using the Arab Spring reading. You received documents to help with your understanding of the government insurance marketplace... use those tomorrow in the lab when you are researching health insurance providers, their policies and coverage. By then, you should have completed the vocabulary for the content.
I will be out tomorrow at a meeting. Mrs. Iden will be here to instruct. She's great and you won't miss a beat. You'll be in the lab researching. You know what to do because you have the handout related the top insurance companies. Please have that aspect of your research completed for Monday. Our goal is to have our Fishbowl Frenzy Debate on Thursday, but there is much work to be done.
12 Focus: Another section of the ACT was completed today, then you attended a MAGIC MOMENT... a jazz presentation school wide event in the Smith. You will complete the final section of the ACT next week.
I will be out tomorrow at a meeting. Mrs. Iden will be here to instruct. She's great and you won't miss a beat. You will continue developing the tenants of empire and apply your Cornell by way of evidence in a graphic organizer during class. You should be able to complete the work in class, however, it you don't you need to for homework. We will continue with empire on Monday.
Attn Zaria: We won't begin the film until next week, so no worries...
Civics: Finally we finished our discussion and application of democracy using the Arab Spring reading. You received documents to help with your understanding of the government insurance marketplace... use those tomorrow in the lab when you are researching health insurance providers, their policies and coverage. By then, you should have completed the vocabulary for the content.
I will be out tomorrow at a meeting. Mrs. Iden will be here to instruct. She's great and you won't miss a beat. You'll be in the lab researching. You know what to do because you have the handout related the top insurance companies. Please have that aspect of your research completed for Monday. Our goal is to have our Fishbowl Frenzy Debate on Thursday, but there is much work to be done.
12 Focus: Another section of the ACT was completed today, then you attended a MAGIC MOMENT... a jazz presentation school wide event in the Smith. You will complete the final section of the ACT next week.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
World-Civics
World History: Today we used a "speed dating" method to exchange and obtain information through face to face discussion. From the activity, you should have a solid understanding of population growth and networks of exchange along with their consequences. During the last part of the period, we began to pull back the layers of empire. We will finish this activity tomorrow. You received a handout on empire, please bring it to class tomorrow. It is unfinished and should remain that way.
Due tomorrow: Cornell Notes on Han. What does it take to be an empire?
Civics: Ttoday we held discussion groups on the different forms of government, while focusing on pro/con reasoning. Again we visited the Arab Spring reading... and discussed the implications of totalitarianism and democracy in different contexts. Finally, we headed to the lab to research health care and the affordable health care act. Our focus will remain here through next Tuesday.
Be sure to pay attention to the healh care news and the gov't shut down.
Have a great day!
Due tomorrow: Cornell Notes on Han. What does it take to be an empire?
Civics: Ttoday we held discussion groups on the different forms of government, while focusing on pro/con reasoning. Again we visited the Arab Spring reading... and discussed the implications of totalitarianism and democracy in different contexts. Finally, we headed to the lab to research health care and the affordable health care act. Our focus will remain here through next Tuesday.
Be sure to pay attention to the healh care news and the gov't shut down.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
World-Civics-12Th focus
World: We continued with population growth and expanding networks today. See the ppt for clarification of your information for the stop and jot note taking. Consider the big questions set forth and more importantly realize that TRADE IS A BYPRODUCT OF EMPIRE. Can you take a position on that statement and support it with evidence?
Due tomorrow are the Cornell notes for Rome (Empire). Be sure to focus the context of what it takes to be an empire. Think about PERSIA for your reading analysis. You are trying to identify the number of "components" of an empire. Just like we did for civilization.
Civics: Although you came prepared to discuss Democracy in the context of the Arab Spring, we spent time learning about the government shut down. We visited the lab to evaluate various print sources on the issue to become more informed citizens. Good job! We began to consider Democracy in the context of the Arab spring, but need to finish up tomorrow. PLEASE REVISIT THE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT. IDENTIFY THEIR MEANING AND THE PRO'S AND CON'S. The reading in in your text chapter 2. The required material can be found on the back of the handout we used in class yesterday.
12 Focus: Today we met in J294 to begin baseline testing for the ACT. We will do the same on Thursday.
Have a great day!
Due tomorrow are the Cornell notes for Rome (Empire). Be sure to focus the context of what it takes to be an empire. Think about PERSIA for your reading analysis. You are trying to identify the number of "components" of an empire. Just like we did for civilization.
Civics: Although you came prepared to discuss Democracy in the context of the Arab Spring, we spent time learning about the government shut down. We visited the lab to evaluate various print sources on the issue to become more informed citizens. Good job! We began to consider Democracy in the context of the Arab spring, but need to finish up tomorrow. PLEASE REVISIT THE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT. IDENTIFY THEIR MEANING AND THE PRO'S AND CON'S. The reading in in your text chapter 2. The required material can be found on the back of the handout we used in class yesterday.
12 Focus: Today we met in J294 to begin baseline testing for the ACT. We will do the same on Thursday.
Have a great day!
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