My view of Mt. Hood and Lost Lake on final approach into Portland International Airport in 2015.
Dear class,
Today was presentation day for the last major assignment of the year: the State and Local project. Here's what happened in class today:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Knowledge LT 2: I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
Knowledge LT 6: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different levels of U.S. government.
Research LT 5: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Critical Thinking and Reasoning LT 3: I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
Knowledge LT 6: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different levels of U.S. government.
Research LT 5: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Critical Thinking and Reasoning LT 3: I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
Soundtrack: "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice. Selected for today because of the obvious connection to the snow and ice that shut down school for over a week! Lyrics here.
AGENDA 1/19/17:
News Brief – Chloe
Work Time
State/Local Project
Presentations
Homework: Read the blog. All late work needs to be turned in by next Friday! Next news brief: Kenny.
News Brief: Chloe had the news brief today and selected an article about this story: Politico.com - Distrust and empty desks could stunt Trump’s government. Thanks, Chloe! We discussed the inauguration tomorrow (today is President Obama's last day in office) as well as the protests in Portland this weekend, as a part of this story.
Work Time: Since it has been SO long since we last had class due to the snow/ice storm, I gave student about 30 minutes in class to finish up whatever they had for the State and Local Project.
State/Local Project Presentations: The rest of class was entirely taken up after the news brief by students sharing out their State and Local project with the class, as I asked questions. Here's the handout for the assignment:
Overall, I was pleased by the projects and answers. At the very least, it did appear that most students did research and had put thought into their responses for the problem facing our community and possible solutions. Thank you, all! I am looking forward to reading more about your projects in your papers! Please be sure to submit them on Google Classroom! Next class, we will finish with the students I did not get to today.
Please remember that all late work is due by next Friday if you want your grade to improve before finals! Put it in the inbox in class if I am not there. Have a great weekend! See you next week - our last before finals (at least, that is the current plan)!
Please remember that all late work is due by next Friday if you want your grade to improve before finals! Put it in the inbox in class if I am not there. Have a great weekend! See you next week - our last before finals (at least, that is the current plan)!
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