Blue = Teacher Activity Green = Student Activity Yellow = Assignment Red = Assessment
June 1 - FInal for periods 1,2,3
June 2 - Finals for periods 4,5,6 Our team will be going to participate in a community clean up project. Wear sunscreen and dress appropriately for the weather! Wear comfortable walking/working shoes!
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May 25 - MEMORIAL DAY!
May 26 - Economics Review for Final
May 27 - Government Review for Final
May 28 - History Review for Final
May 29 - FINAL EXAM
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May 18 - No Social Studies - go to Vorba for 2 block Science day. HISTORY FAIR 7:00 -8:30 PM at Music Man Square
May 19 - recap of History Fair, celebrate, Social Studies vocabulary review - silly stories/plays/lyrics with vocab words used correctly. Main character and situation drawn from a cup to get the student started. Trios perform Wednesday.
May 20 - Students perform social studies vocab stories/plays/lyrics for audience. Audience identifies vocab usage - rate each.
May 21 and 22 - The most influencial Iowan you may have never heard of - Henry Wallace. Hybrid, world food programs, Sec. Dept. of Ag, Vice President, McCarthy victim. Students watch and reflect on eleven categories from Wallace's lifetime of achievements. Each category has 5 questions - the student selects one question to answer from each category.
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May 11 - Continuation of Government speeches
May 12 - The Civil Rights intro/overview - notes/lecture, timeline powerpoint
May 13 - No class due to SENIOR Celebration
May 14 -Eye on the Prize Video with viewing guide
May 15 - REMINDER - TAKE YOUR DISPLAYS TO MUSIC MAN SQUARE SUNDAY from 3 PM to 5PM !! Going over last minute questions, expectations of the history fair behaviors, etc. Finishing Eye on the Prize video with viewing guide.
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May 4 - The history of food in the U.S. - how it shapes culture and how the culture shapes our food intake. Individual small articles - one article per student - when, where, who, what is the event, why is it significant, how does it impact our lives today are the pieces of information the students should write down and report back to class tomorrow.
May 5 - Students share their food history findings and make connections from one piece to others.
May 6, 7, and 8 - Speeches presented to the class - Presidential Cabinet Meeting - content graded by Mrs. Espe, speech skills graded by Mrs. Bailey
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April 27 - Rubric, examples, expectations and writing time for the history paper.
April 28 - Reading a historical depiction of one man's personal story as a buffalo soldier as an example of how to write a vivid local history paper. Final day of writing time.
April 29 - Mini meetings with Mrs. Espe - progress, questions, direction of future - while waiting for Espe students will be peer critiquing others rough drafts.
April 30 - History Paper DUE Mini meetings continued, if needed. While waiting for Mrs. Espe, students will be viewing short vignettes of history - Kellogg's, 'Duck & Cover', as well as the history of Rock & Roll - helps to see how to display & how to take a small piece of history to bring out the details/significance.
May 1 - Henry A Wallace video- Viewing guide to find the same components as their local history topic. Local history (pioneer seeds) National history (FDR's VP) International history (ag production for famine stricken countries/global policies)
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April 20/21 - Visual interpretation of local historical photographs and a mapping exercise - it's a mental challenge for most.
April 22 - A DETAILED sketch of historical display, to include a materials list & description bubbles.
April 23 - library research time with the archival materials
April 24 - library research time with the archival materials with local history expert TERRY HARRISON.
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Monday April 13 - IC computer labs, to complete the Iowa Pathways assignment (worksheet found in the files tab) online at http://www.iptv.org/IowaPathways/ and then explore www.MCPL.org archives section for their local history topics. Practice how to view primary sources and develop ideas for displaying history.
Tuesday, April 14 -Develop a research focus, develop questions for the research field trips, sketch out a contingincy plan if your focus isn't available in the archives.
Wednesday, April 15 - Group A and B go downtown for the research field trip, group C stays back for a 3 block day with Mrs. Bailey. A group goes to the archives and a walking tour, B group is at both museums.
Thursday, April 16 - Group B stays back with Bailey, Group A goes to the museums, and Group C goes to the archives.
Friday, April 17 - Group A stays back with Bailey, Group B goes to the archives, and Group C goes to the museums.
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April 6th - Guest speakers - Terry Harrison and Linda Willeke to present local history that ties to national issues and artistic movements.
April 7 - Primary source stations to practice how to document and research for pertinent information.
April 8 - Mason City Local history video - topic choices revealed
April 9 - Photographic history of Mason City - visual puzzle
April 10 - finish photographic history lesson - Development of questions regarding their topic, list possible resources, and peer discuss to generate more ideas or leads.
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March 30 - Last day of research in lab 32 for governmental project.
March 31 - History Project overview, expectations, rubric, and examples from past years.
April 1 - Explanation of possible topics, students should discuss with parents/grandparents, make a list of their top five choices, the reasons for the choice, and any preliminary research. To be turned in by Friday to Mrs. Espe.
April 2 - Definition and examples of Primary Sources in history. Jigsaw historical letters as a class activity of how to use primary sources in research.
April 3 - How to properly record a secondary and primary sources in a bibliography. Example sheet given and practice time provided. Noodle tools doesn't work for primary sources - you must learn how to document with your brain, not just the computer:)
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March 16 and 17 - Research in IC 32. See files tab to research packet, rubric, and expectations. Individual student topics selected from the cabinet websites. Students are to find the pros and cons of their issue, who it affects and how, as well as facts, statistics, expert opinions, and personal stories to support or contradict their issue.
March 18 - Mini Meetings with Mrs. Espe while others organize their data, identify the holes or missing pieces, and develop a plan for additional research. In the mini meeting student should be able to answer what is your stance, what's the most influencial piece of evidence, the most damaging, etc.
March 19 - Two block day with Vorba and Bailey - no social studies this day.
March 20 - Quick starts, Video 'Making Hard Choices in government' An activity about 'Taking sides' for groups of 3 or 5.
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March 9 and 10 - Deliberation & deductive reasoning, while viewing 12 Angry Men. Character decisions and reasoning are to be charted while watching. Discussion points during film. (C quad)
March 11 - Quick start class activity, intro lecture on the executive branch with visuals, and notes. (A quad)
March 12 - (2 block day) Preview of the executive branch project, expectations, topic possiblities, rubric, and examples given. Time in IC computer lab to conduct preliminary research of their topic. (A and B quads) Check out the files tab for the worksheets and websites. Start at www.whitehouse.gov and follow the instructions shown by Mrs. Espe during class.
March 13 - Clips of challenges facing U.S. executive branch today with structured questions for pairs to discuss. ( B and C quads)_________________________________________________________
March 2 - due to the early out our 3 block days continue for 6th period (three block) One class all three hours per day. Hour one = Responsibilities of a Citizen, quick starts, example stories, discussion board. Hour two = Participation, quick starts, example video segments, beginning of jury duty selection simulation. Hour three = Jury Duty simulation
March 3 - Jury Deliberation ensues or continues depending on the class period. After a verdict is reached, the actual outcome of the real case will be discussed. The jury members will explain how and why they came to the decision that they did. Witnesses, lawyers, and court workers will point out any details the jury forgot or disregarded.
March 4 - Deliberation in Democracy - Majority Rules/Minority Rights - Activities, examples, visual cues, and discussion.
March 5 - no social studies due to two block with Vorba/Bailey
March 6 - IC with counselors for career/choices/and 4 year plan
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February 23 - Charting notes of the branches of democracy, duties, members of on the federal, state, and local levels.
February 24 - (two block with Bailey) My half to meet in Vorba's room. FREEDOM has LIMITS. QUICK start Activities, video segment examples of 'local' freedom issues, discussion and pro/con list.
February 25 - 27 - (three block) One class all three hours per day. Hour one = Responsibilities of a Citizen, quick starts, example stories, discussion board. Hour two = Participation, quick starts, example video segments, beginning of jury duty selection simulation. Hour three = Jury Duty simulation
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February 16 - Pennies a Day - Nobel Peace Prize winner's economic solution for getting people out of poverty in Bangladesh and other poor countries. Microcredit Intro of Bangladesh, 15 minute video with viewing guide, small group discussion with post viewing discussion questions.
February 17 - INTRO TO GOVERNMENT - lecture with discussion as we go. What is the purpose? What do you get from it? What do you give to it? The skittles experiment, which helps students understand that their are more forms of government in the world besides democracy.
February 18 - Substitute, Mary Kaufmann, will administer a government pre test.
February 19 - The Challenge of Democracy - nine principles of citizenship reading aloud in class, discussion as warranted, the 1st segment of video entitled 'Freedom and it's responibilities' 20 minutes.
February 20 - Citizenship in the U.S. - viewing guide. Write a proposal of how to remedy the situation. PRO and CON list for each side.
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February 9 - Choose your destination project- Students choose a path to take after high school and predict the benefits and consequences of their choice. Their choices will continue to impact the experience for the week as we balance a budget and adjust to life events as needed.
February 10 - Students estimate what needs will cost and then BUDGET with the money allotted from the choice each child made. BRING YOUR CALCULATORS!
February 11 - Credit = the benefits and drawbacks. Scenarios and working the numbers of paying a credit card.
February 12 - Time to finish budget or credit work and Cash vs. Credit video
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February 2 - 50 interviewing questions - students look over, pick three they have difficulty answering and write out responses. Mrs. Espe will interview a few students in front of the class. Audience will be looking for possible pointers to give to the interviewees.
February 3 - Students practice by interviewing each other.
February 4 - Last minute questions answered, resume polished, volunteers to be interviewed in front of class
February 5 - MOCK INTERVIEWS BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS! Remember to dress in neat, clean, pressed dress clothes! BRING your smooth, polished, and perfected resume!
February 6 - Biz Kids video from PBS - how to plan for economic success
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January 26 - Work Style Survey and explanation of each type of work environment with pros and cons of each.
January 27 - Transferable skills exercise, surveying and building human capital
January 28 - IC 32 for a mock interview and resume tips. Go to the files tab to print off or read the worksheet page. Write or type your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
January 29 - Global Economic ties to your future! Two different reading assignments, pair share similarities and differences, free write about how the global economy may influence their choices and their futures.
January 30 - Human Relations Guest Speaker about how to interview in the IC with Murray, Trask, and Espe's social studies classes. NOTES SHOULD BE TAKEN!
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January 13 - Hotel Rwanda - current and cultural events with discussion questions (files tab)
January 14 - Large group DISCUSSION of the genocide in Rwanda - processing time - Listening to the real hero in his own words as he visited Rwanda for the first time after the autrosity.
January 19 - ECONOMICS KICKOFF!!!! Overview of what's ahead. LIFE takes money - what is your plan to make your own money in the near future. Choices and Consequences - Managing MONEY, budgeting MONEY, saving MONEY, and spending MONEY wisely
January 20 - Needs vs. Wants The differences, your justifications, and a review worksheet
January 21 - Guest Speaker, to discuss personal finance
January 22 - Heart and Soul - Balance in work - find your passion and work with your heart in all you do. Examples of what employers want in a worker.
January 23 - Heart & Soul - continued with a viewing guide
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