Archive for February, 2008

LP: February 25-29

After a rather odd week (not sure we got much done!) – we’ll be able to get some time back this week. Why? Because the 6th and 7th graders are taking the Tera Novas – which means we get 70 minute long classes!
We’re starting the Causes of the Civil War this week.
Objectives: “Explain the causes [...]

Posted on February 24, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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LP: February 19-22

This week we’ll continue to look at growth and expansion.
Objectives: Gov. 8SS.7 A-C; Gov. 8SS.2 A-D ; Econ.8SS.3

Date
What We’re Doing in class
Homework

2/18
No School
 

2/19

WU
Practice 4 Pt
Flashcards & Studying
Map Worksheet
Movie Clip: Manifest Destiny

Note: 8th Grade Ski Trip – Students who miss are responsible for completing assignment.

2/20

WU
Practice 4pt
Presentation: Manifest Destiny
Movie Clip

 

2/21

WU
Game

 

2/22

Moodle

 

 

Posted on February 18, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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LP: February 11-15

This week we’ll look at growth and expansion.
Objectives: Gov. 8SS.7 A-C; Gov. 8SS.2 A-D ; Econ.8SS.3

Date
What We’re Doing in class
Homework

2/11

WU: On Political Parties
Quiz
Presentation: Growth & Expansion
Worksheet: Reaching Conclusions

Study

2/12

WU
Practice 4 Pt
Flashcards & Studying
Map Activity – Show the Growth

 

2/13

WU
Practice 4pt
Presentation: Manifest Destiny
Movie Clip

 

2/14

WU
Moodle

 

2/15

WU
Practice 4pt
Bringing it Together

 

 

Posted on February 10, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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eTech

So this week I’m in Columbus attending Ohio’s eTech conference. What is eTech? A gathering of teachers, vendors, and general technology geeks. In short, a place I would like to hang out.
I’m actually presenting on (you guessed it), Moodle. If I get some time, I might post some thoughts on the conference.
In the meantime, I [...]

Posted on February 5, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: General