January 16, Monday – No school, MLK Day. In class last Friday, we watched 4 clips of various speeches, I have a Dream, last Speech given and reporting of his death. Students were moved in class. Understanding what he meant to USA and our great country. Discussed the 1st amendment.
Reminder – test – on Tuesday, extra day to study.
January 17th, Tuesday(Rotation 1) - Exam – Revolutionary War-Constitution, 46 questions, moodle exam, all multiple choice. When they complete their exam and submit, grade will be given. Everything will be posted on Powerschool – tonight, double the points – 92 points in all.
January 18 & 19, Wednesday/Thursday(Rotation 2), I will be out in the morning only for Ignite-training. Back at 11:40 A.M. Wednesday only. Photostory are due today – Rotation 2, and post to the wiki. Please make sure you have voices in Photostory. When posted, start on homework due Friday – hard copy.
1st 5 Presidents: George Washington,John Adams,Thomas Jefferson,James Madison and James Monroe. Questions that needs to be answered: State where they were from,Political Party,who their V.P was, and same party or not,College they attended,Cabinet position the held before they became President and How long did they serve as President. Once again, due Friday)
January 20th, Friday – Rotation 3 – Collect homework assignment. Record on Powerschool. Discuss answers and create Venn Diagram of comparison. Discuss Washington’s terms of office and what he said when he left office. Avoid Political parties. This will be useful information in next project.
Starting next week, we will be reading to 3rd/4th graders – Photostory – Government. goto BPS wiki, Braisted11 – under BCS, left hand column, Government – click on, check out students Photostories.
Take care, 7th grade Volleyball starts next week on Wednesday.
