Today in class we did some review on the 50 states as we wrapped up our unit on the study of how history is told.
Dear class,
It was great to be back with you all! It was mostly a final work day for any missing work as we also learned each other's names and reviewed names of states. Here's what we did today in class:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Behavior LT 1: I can self direct my learning.
Research LT 1: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Critical Thinking LT 5: I can justify and support arguments or interpretation with appropriate evidence.
Soundtrack: "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa. Selected for today because of our class learning names and faces of everyone. Lyrics here.
Research LT 1: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Critical Thinking LT 5: I can justify and support arguments or interpretation with appropriate evidence.
Soundtrack: "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa. Selected for today because of our class learning names and faces of everyone. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 9/28/18:
News Brief - Ryan
Comparative Biography
States Map
Names/Faces
We also checked in about the weekend to see if anyone was up to anything interesting or fun outside of class.
Jakob was selected to do the next news brief.
As part of the news brief, we also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
Comparative Biography: Last class, you had a guest teacher as I was at a training. I heard that class went well, but the WiFi really was an issue, so I gave a bit more time to students needing wrap up their assignment today. Here it is (also posted in Google Classroom):
To practice with this, I introduced the class to this online game (which we played last year a lot with countries of the world): Sporcle.com - States Quiz. Please remember that you will need to know where the state is, as well as how to spell the name of the state, for the quiz on Thursday!
We talked about the importance of finding good sources for this (Wikipedia is allowed for this assignment!) as well as how to cite your sources using EasyBib.com or another generator.
This assignment should end up being about 2-3 pages in length, as you look in depth at the biographies you find on your Great American.
States Map: Next, I passed out a blank map of the United States. Students will be quizzed on the states next week on Thursday and spelling counts! Here is the map that I passed out in class:
States Map: Next, I passed out a blank map of the United States. Students will be quizzed on the states next week on Thursday and spelling counts! Here is the map that I passed out in class:
To practice with this, I introduced the class to this online game (which we played last year a lot with countries of the world): Sporcle.com - States Quiz. Please remember that you will need to know where the state is, as well as how to spell the name of the state, for the quiz on Thursday!
Names/Faces: One of the main takeaways from my work with the 9th Grade Success team on Wednesday was the importance of continuing to build relationships between students in classes. As we brainstormed ideas, we thought one fun way to continue working on this would be to have a quiz on names and faces in the class!
To help with this, I passed out a copy of the class roster with names, nicknames, and pictures in a random order. On the quiz next Thursday, I will use pictures of students that I took in class - these pictures (and the class roster itself) will not be posted online to protect student confidentiality. If you missed class, you need to pick up a copy of the class roster in person to begin studying.
Next week, we will begin our unit on Native American history and contemporary issues, which I am really looking forward to. It will tie in with your work in Lit and Comp with Mr. Puterbaugh well!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
To help with this, I passed out a copy of the class roster with names, nicknames, and pictures in a random order. On the quiz next Thursday, I will use pictures of students that I took in class - these pictures (and the class roster itself) will not be posted online to protect student confidentiality. If you missed class, you need to pick up a copy of the class roster in person to begin studying.
Next week, we will begin our unit on Native American history and contemporary issues, which I am really looking forward to. It will tie in with your work in Lit and Comp with Mr. Puterbaugh well!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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