Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Hominid Review
Today we continued to review the election results and also returned back to the curriculum.
AIM: I will chart the 4 accomplishments of hominids and place them in chronological order.
Standard: 7.1.3 Explain the evidence supporting hominid origin in East Africa.
Do Now:
1) What two states are still unknown for the election?
2) Who is our new Vice President?
3) Name one state that used to be Red that changed to Blue on Tuesday.
4) Which Republican President won almost every single state during his election?
Lesson Steps:
We started with a quick review of the electoral map from yesterday and also talked about the outcome in North Carolina and Missouri.
We then revisited the readings on hominids and went over the answers to reading #5. Students then were given cards that they had to match regarding the name of the hominid, the meaning of the Latin name and finally a major accomplishment of that hominid.
Once teams were successful in grouping the cards and putting them in chronological order they then were challenged with creating a song about each hominid to present to the class.
Homework: Students must complete the vocabulary review handout.
Handout: Vocabulary Review
AIM: I will chart the 4 accomplishments of hominids and place them in chronological order.
Standard: 7.1.3 Explain the evidence supporting hominid origin in East Africa.
Do Now:
1) What two states are still unknown for the election?
2) Who is our new Vice President?
3) Name one state that used to be Red that changed to Blue on Tuesday.
4) Which Republican President won almost every single state during his election?
Lesson Steps:
We started with a quick review of the electoral map from yesterday and also talked about the outcome in North Carolina and Missouri.
We then revisited the readings on hominids and went over the answers to reading #5. Students then were given cards that they had to match regarding the name of the hominid, the meaning of the Latin name and finally a major accomplishment of that hominid.
Once teams were successful in grouping the cards and putting them in chronological order they then were challenged with creating a song about each hominid to present to the class.
Homework: Students must complete the vocabulary review handout.
Handout: Vocabulary Review
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Election Coverage
Today we had a compressed schedule due to the two hour delay. We reviewed the election coverage in class.
AIM: I will highlight the Electoral College total and explain two challenges ahead for President Obama.
Lesson Steps:
We jumped right into class by going over our Electoral Maps and also reviewing the timeline of the night that students created. We reviewed the history of past elections by looking at http://www.270towin.com and compared and contrasted the Democratic and Republican states for the past 16 years. We also looked at the 1984 landslide by Reagan and also the 1964 victory by Johnson.
We ended class by reviewing the challenges Obama has to face as he leads a nation in which 47% or the people voted against him.
There is no homework tonight.
AIM: I will highlight the Electoral College total and explain two challenges ahead for President Obama.
Lesson Steps:
We jumped right into class by going over our Electoral Maps and also reviewing the timeline of the night that students created. We reviewed the history of past elections by looking at http://www.270towin.com and compared and contrasted the Democratic and Republican states for the past 16 years. We also looked at the 1984 landslide by Reagan and also the 1964 victory by Johnson.
We ended class by reviewing the challenges Obama has to face as he leads a nation in which 47% or the people voted against him.
There is no homework tonight.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Day
Today my student teacher, Mr. Leslie, taught a lesson concerning the Electoral College.
AIM: I will define Electoral College and state three reasons why it was created.
Do Now:
1) What is a college?
2) What is an election?
3) What is an Electoral College?
Lesson Steps:
We started out discussing the Do Now and then Mr. Leslie described the Electoral College in detail. He connected it to today's major events and highlighted why it was created. Students followed by filling out a handout concerning the creation and justification of the Electoral College.
Homework:
Watch the election and complete the election packet that was handed out yesterday.
AIM: I will define Electoral College and state three reasons why it was created.
Do Now:
1) What is a college?
2) What is an election?
3) What is an Electoral College?
Lesson Steps:
We started out discussing the Do Now and then Mr. Leslie described the Electoral College in detail. He connected it to today's major events and highlighted why it was created. Students followed by filling out a handout concerning the creation and justification of the Electoral College.
Homework:
Watch the election and complete the election packet that was handed out yesterday.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Election Eve
Today we went over last night's homework and prepared for our election assignment.
AIM: I will organize three groups of primates by successfully completing my graphic organizer.
Standard: 7.1.3 Explain the evidence supporting hominid origin in East Africa.
Do Now
1)What is a group of people on a quest called?
2)What type of animal walks on two legs upright?
3)Vocab term: to depend on someone or to trust them.
4)What is another word for the hip bone?
Lesson Steps:
We went over the Do Now and then reviewed our readings from Friday. We also went over reading #4 and the answers to many of the questions from last week. We then went over vocabulary and students finished the lesson by organizing three groups of primates using the organizer that was handed out Friday.
Students also received a copy of the election packet and this is a reminder that school will start at 10:15 on Wednesday. The packet is designed for students to follow the election returns Tuesday night and then come in on Wednesday to discuss how it went. The packet is not meant to be filled out tonight but we ask that you look it over together with your parents to see what you need to do Tuesday night.
Homework:
Remind your parents to vote tomorrow and also share the election packet with them tonight.
Handout:
Election Packet
AIM: I will organize three groups of primates by successfully completing my graphic organizer.
Standard: 7.1.3 Explain the evidence supporting hominid origin in East Africa.
Do Now
1)What is a group of people on a quest called?
2)What type of animal walks on two legs upright?
3)Vocab term: to depend on someone or to trust them.
4)What is another word for the hip bone?
Lesson Steps:
We went over the Do Now and then reviewed our readings from Friday. We also went over reading #4 and the answers to many of the questions from last week. We then went over vocabulary and students finished the lesson by organizing three groups of primates using the organizer that was handed out Friday.
Students also received a copy of the election packet and this is a reminder that school will start at 10:15 on Wednesday. The packet is designed for students to follow the election returns Tuesday night and then come in on Wednesday to discuss how it went. The packet is not meant to be filled out tonight but we ask that you look it over together with your parents to see what you need to do Tuesday night.
Homework:
Remind your parents to vote tomorrow and also share the election packet with them tonight.
Handout:
Election Packet
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