Daily Objectives: 1/26-1/27

Daily Objectives
1. Current Events
2. Parts of the Declaration of Independence
Finish translating with partner
3. Childrens version of the Declaration of Independence
4. Review
Homework
Turn in Flow Maps
Assign: Childrens Declaration of Independence
Due: 1/28 (A Day), 1/29 (B Day)

Current Events 1/26-1/27

Headline
Diabetes cure might be homegrown
Video
Response Questions
1. What are the risks of using pig cells to cure diabetes in humans? Is it worth it? Why?
2. If you were a scientist, what specific sickness or disease would you try to find a cure for? Why did you choose that over other diseases?

Daily Objectives 1/22-1/23

Daily Objectives
1. Read an introduction to the Declaration of Independence
Fill out Bubble Map
Class discussion
2. Translate Declaration of Independence passages with partner
Homework
Flow Maps due Monday (A Day) and Tuesday (B Day)

Current Events 1/21-1/22

Headline
Hope Over Fear
Response Questions
1. Why do you think so many people showed up for the inauguration?
2. What do you hope Obama will accomplish as President of the United States of America?

Daily Objectives 1/16-1/21

Daily Objectives
1. Revolution Notes
First Continental Congress, Paul Revere, Lexington and Concord
2. Create Revolution Flow Maps
3. Current Event

Homework
Flow Maps Due:
Mon. 1/26 (A Day)
Tues. 1/27 (B Day)

Current Events 1/15 (B Day only)

Headline
Older adults among newer members on social networking sites
Response Questions
1. What do you use social networking for?
2. Are there any dangers with social networking sites?
3. Do you find it odd that more and more adults are using social networking sites? Why?

Daily Objectives 1/12-1/13

Daily Objectives
ROAD TO REVOLUTION PART II: BOSTON MASSACRE
1. Current Event Sharing
2. Metaphor Sharing: "Team Stand & Share"
3. Movie: John Adams: Join or Die
Accompanying worksheet

Homework
Due: Road to Revolution Metaphors
EXTRA CREDIT DUE WEDNESDAY

Daily Objectives 1/8-1/9

Daily Objectives
1. Current Event
2. Road to Revolution: Part 1
- "King George Gets Into the Act"
- Revolution Metaphor

Homework
Due: French-Indian War Comic Strip
Assign: Current Events - Research a current event that has to do with science. Record it on your yellow sheet. Due next class period.

Current Event 1/8-1/9

Headline
Goodbye, chalkboard
Response Questions
1) In the classes that you have it, do you think the Activboard helps you learn better? How?
2) Do you think it's important to introduce new technologies into the classroom? Why?

Extra Credit

Second Quarter Extra Credit Option

Option 1 (5 points):
From the perspective of a colonist, write one paragraph on how you feel you are being treated by King George III and the British Parliament. Paragraph must include:
5 sentences (minimum)
Mention at least two events or acts passed that you do not agree with and why you do not agree with them.
Intro and concluding sentence.

Option 2 (7 points):
From the perspective of a British soldier stationed in the colonies, write one paragraph on why you feel the colonists should be punished and taxed, and why you feel King George III and the British Parliament are being fair. Paragraph must include:
5 sentences (minimum)
Mention at least two events or acts passed that you think are fair and why you agree with them.
Intro and concluding sentence.

Due: Wednesday 1/14

Current Events 1/5-1/6

Headline
A fiscal fitness test
Response Questions
1. Minnesota has a budget deficit (we're spending more money than we have). How would you fix this if you were the gov.?
2. Do you think Gov. Tim Pawlenty would make a good president? Why or why not?