Archive for December, 2007

Not that I’ve ever seen this in the classroom…

Posted on December 10, 2007 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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LP: December 10-14

We have an odd weak this weak – MOCK TESTING. Monday through Thursday we have the OAT tests from last spring (hopefully you all won’t be burned out for the Social Studies Test on Thursday).
Consequently, we’ll have a light weak of work. We’re gearing up for a project for the last few days of school.
Objectives: [...]

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So I know it’s cheesy, but it’s a classic.

Any lesson about the Legislative Branch must include the classic School House Rock.

Posted on December 2, 2007 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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LP: December 3-7

This week we continue to examine our 3 branches of government.
Objectives: Gov. 8SS.4 A-E; Gov. 8SS.6 A-C; Econ.8SS.5; Gov.8SS.7&8

Date
What We’re Doing in class
Homework

12/3

WU
Video Clip
Finish Executive Branch Handout
Begin homework

Finish Handout

12/4

WU
Quiz
Presentation: Our Constitution Part 1
Scatter Competition
Graphic Organizer

 

12/5

WU
Quiz
Finish Presentation
The Judicial Branch

 

12/6

Moodle Topic 14

Rough Draft  for Level 1

12/7

WU
Begin Project?

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Level 1: Peer Editing on Paper

 

 
Connections
Review Concepts
Begin Book [...]

Posted on December 2, 2007 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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