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 [...]
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
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
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 [...]
