My view of Mt. Hood and Lost Lake on final approach into Portland International Airport last year.
Dear class,
Today was another 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: "Talk" by Coldplay. Selected for today because students continued to talk about their State and Local projects in class. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 1/17/18:
State/Local Presentations
Late Work?
Homework: Read the blog. All late work needs to be turned in by Friday! Next news brief (just find a news story - does not need to be a write up): David.
News Brief: No students were present in class who had a remaining news brief, so we skipped this for today. I assigned David to bring in an article to talk about (no write up, since he has already done one) for next class.
State/Local Project: The class was entirely taken up after the news brief by students continuing to share 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.
Late Work?: Please remember that all late work is due Friday if you want your grade to improve before finals!
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