Mrs. Baylor: October 2006

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October 27, 2006

10/27 Update

We have been slowly working through the presentations on Japan. We should be finished on Monday. Students have been given mini assignments along the way to supplement their understanding of the Japanese history and culture. The Tanka's will be graded this weekend along with 3 other assignments and grades will be posted shortly. Doing a technology project requires more class time then usual and therefore it is difficult to obtain daily grades.
Students had an assignment Thurs. night to write a short essay on "What would you have done?" making the decision on using the atomic bomb or not. They were given primary source documents on Truman's Decision, Gen. Tibbets commentary on board the Enola Gay, a Survivor's Story, and and facts on the effects of the bomb on Japan . Final copy either cursive or typed due Fri. or at the latest Mon.
Have a great weekend!

Posted by Baylor at 10:44 AM

October 16, 2006

RUBRICS FOR PROJECT

Students were given the rubric in class today, one per person. Before declaring the project finished and ready to present they are required to do a self evaluation of of their work. Do not lose this green sheet. All projects are due to be completed in class no later than Friday 10/20. For other interesting topics on Japan check out Mrs. Glenn's blog!

Posted by Baylor at 12:58 PM | Comments (0)

October 09, 2006

TRACKSTAR SITES TO VISIT FOR RESEARCH

Rubric to be handed out in class on Monday 10/16
Project is due to be presented to the class beginning Monday 10/23.

Posted by Baylor at 11:08 PM

October 06, 2006

Absentees on Friday for Test

Be prepared to take your test on Mon. in the Mac Lab.

Posted by Baylor at 12:14 PM | Comments (0)

October 05, 2006

Case Study on Japan

Topics will be assigned on Monday and students will be paired with a partner to do research on TrackStar, a school approved site that is accessible from home, and will have specific websites booked for them to use. The students will have a choice as to the type of presentation they wish to do: powerpoint, keynote, podcast, or an i-movie. ( all using still photographs ) We will be in the Mac Lab Mon.-Thurs., and will have access to laptops during conference week. We are limited on time; therefore I am encouraging perfect attendance for those 2 weeks. The students will be responsible for teaching an in depth look at Japan to their classmates. A rubric will be provided at the start of the project so they will know what to expect and how to attain a specific grade. This should be an exciting project ! In the meantime, check our Global Learning on the school's webpage and learn about Dr. Tyson's experiences in Japan.

Posted by Baylor at 07:42 PM | Comments (0)

Bonus Pts!!!!! Chapter 27 Test Friday

Be sure to have your parents sign your chapter review for 5 extra bonus pts . to add to your score. You could earn a 105! Study, Study, Study as the Japanese say and produce "Quality, Quality, Quality"

Posted by Baylor at 06:57 PM | Comments (0)

October 4

We have been rapidly covering chapter 27 on Japan in preparation for our case study project in the MAC Lab on Monday 10/9. The students will have a map quiz on Thurs. and their Chapter Review is due.

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