Sociology

Students shared their research and were scored.  A handout of socialization-related lyrics from a South Pacific song was distributed and discussed.  A quote was provided on the SMARTboard for students to copy, along with some notes to break it down.  Score sheets/instructions for the end-of-unit EQ writing were distributed and discussed, and students were given time to prepare to write.  We'll be in the lab tomorrow for the writing.

World History

We continued our work on the Layering-to-Today articles and analysis work pages.  We will finish in class tomorrow.

U.S. History

1st and 2nd hours -- study guide work time -- for homework, work through at least the 7 articles.  All hours -- contrary to original plans, we'll have in-class time to work through the amendments section of the study guide.  Check in with a reliable classmate for additional clarifiers and pointers given in class about the study guide and the test.  4th hour -- we did the analysis of "Crash Course: Constitution" (see You tube).

Sociology

We viewed and added notes to our EQ page: "The Global POV Project" (13:32) - see You tube.  We then began curiosity research -- 20 minutes of focused research, using verified expert sources -- see score sheet.

World History

Students collaborated in small groups to do a quick discussion and editing of notes (on EQ page) with regard to Egypt and the Indus River Valley.  Students check-marked the content addressed that is found on the Outline of Popular Details in the Egypt and IRV sections.  Then, begin work on the "Layering to Today" articles and accompanying work pages -- be sure to read the additional instruction page -- to be continued in class tomorrow.

U.S. History

4th hour received their graded Meacham claim/evidence work pages and we discussed.  In all classes we discussed the amendments.  1st and 2nd hours received their Constitution Test study guides and we discussed -- you'll have tomorrow (Wed) in class to work on it, but Thurs we'll be on to other work.  1st and 2nd hours finished the "Crash Course: Constitution" analysis page as detailed yesterday; 4th hour will begin this work tomorrow.

Sociology

We viewed two more clips about the topic of race to add to our EQ and CQ pages:  "The Promise, a Lesson in White privilege" as told by Phyllis Unterschuetz (view the first 10:18; 11:58 total) and "Hari Kondabolu -- white people will be the minority..." (2:56) (see You tube for both).  For "The Promise," also record analytical notes on a separate page (clearly labeled) and turn in:  the setting of Phyllis' interaction with the waitress, Phyllis' lens in the first 1/2 of the story, Phyllis' lens in the second 1/2 of the story, and the waitress' lens.  Be clear and detailed.  Turn in this analysis page.  We also viewed another clip about social class to add to the EQ and CQ pages: "Colorado Women Take Aim at Hunger" (6:30) -- You tube.  We're wrapping up the unit; so, be sure to get caught up with any work you may have missed! 

World History

Students completed the reading and note-taking assignment about Egypt as detailed last Thursday/Friday and then did the same work for the Indus River Valley (text pages 110-122) -- to be finished for homework as needed. 

U.S. History

The "God and the Founders" claim/evidence work pages were returned and discussed at length.  We began analysis of "Crash Course: Constitution" -- to be finished in class tomorrow.  4th hour had a substitute teacher due to a meeting I had that hour -- so, they will do the above plans tomorrow, and today, instead, worked on the Constitution study guide that the other classes will do in class tomorrow.  The exam is Friday -- study well!

Sociology

Due to technical difficulties, we'll have to back up to view and analyze the race-related video clips I had prepared for today.  We jumped ahead to the topic of social class stereotypes and viewed a video clap to analyze for bullet-points on our EQ page: "SNAP myth v. fact" (1:39) from You tube.

World History

We continued reading-for-information about Ancient Egypt as posted yesterday.  As students finished, they picked up a handout of the Egyptian hieroglyphics...for fun, try writing your name.

U.S. History

I distributed my answer key for the "Crash Course: Emerging Politics" for students to use to self-assess their analysis from yesterday...and to see me today in class with any questions they have.  Read the list of Constitution signers on p.199 of the text and see if there are any names you want to put on your CQ page for later research.  Finally, complete your note-taking on the Amendments -- to be finished for homework as needed.

Sociology

Students finished their claim/evidence work page begun yesterday and turned it in for scoring.  We viewed a series of video clips and made notes on our EQ and CQ pages...and had some informal discussion, as well:  from You tube: (1) "ABC's What Would You Do, Bike Thief" (11:44) and (2) "Black Guy Breaks into a Car" (1:43). (Analyze the treatment of the various people and the analysis of the psychologist with regard to society and race).

World History

We discussed the Shang Dynasty, discussing our gratitude for Professor Austin's talk in preparing a letter to him, editing our notes as needed, adding bullet points to our EQ page and questions to our CQ page, and then check-marking what we've covered on our "Outline of Popular Details."  In some classes we began work on Egypt -- reading-for-information textbook pages 79-107 (to be continued in class tomorrow), and a handout of Egyptian hieroglyphics.

U.S. History

Complete the analysis page (claim/evidence) for Crash Course: Emerging Politics found on You tube.  Do your best on this while viewing just one time; I'll give to you a copy of my answer key for you to self-assess...the better focus, effort, and detail you dedicate, the better practice this is for the scored analysis we'll do on a different episode tomorrow or Monday.  (Note: when we view the one to be scored, we'll watch it twice and view the intro and conclusion a total of three times to be sure you have ample thinking time on it.)  Also, we worked on note-taking on more of the Amendments....

Sociology

We discussed the handout of racial stereotypes and then completed a claim/evidence analysis page while viewing a DVD montage about racism in the United States.

World History

Professor Austin offered a talk about the Shang and Zhou dynasties -- copy from a reliable classmate the notes and pick up a handout from the bin in the back of the classroom.

U.S. History

We discussed the Electoral College further and added notes in our "Article II" (executive/presidential) section of our Constitution notes.  We then moved forward with groups presenting their key notes on Articles IV, V, VI, and VII. 

Sociology

Students worked in groups to debunk some racial stereotypes provided on a handout -- we will discuss this tomorrow as a whole class.

World History

We finished our work with Hammurabi's Code, completing the work page and then adding bullet points to our EQ page in collaboration with peers. (Finish for homework as needed.)  We also check-marked the items covered in class in the Mesopotamia section of the "Outline of Popular Details -- Urban."  Finally, we prepared for our next case study -- Ancient China, Shang Dynasty; Professor Steve Austin will be here to offer a talk and slideshow on the Shang and Zhou Dynasties during which students will complete the note packets provided today.