Collected: Social Justice Packet #2
Content: Miss Linehan talked to the students about the situation in northern Uganda and in Sudan.
Homework: None (work on social justice project and keep up to date on the poverty project assignments; the social justice project due dates have been changed to March 12, 14, 18)
NOTE: Due to the snow day earlier this week, the due dates for the third quarter project have been changed to March 12, 14, and 18. Please be prepared.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 (gold - block 7)
Collected: The Laramie Project reflective writing
Content: We began the poverty unit today, and students completed an activity that ranked possible causes of poverty. We then discussed these reasons and theories. Students completed a sample personal budget to raise their own awareness about how much they make and how much they spend each month. The poverty project was also introduced.
Homework:
Content: We began the poverty unit today, and students completed an activity that ranked possible causes of poverty. We then discussed these reasons and theories. Students completed a sample personal budget to raise their own awareness about how much they make and how much they spend each month. The poverty project was also introduced.
Homework:
- Complete meal planner (part one of poverty project) for Thursday, February 28, 2008
- Social Justice Packet #2 (poverty) due Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)
Collected: Nothing
Content: Students used their meal planners, which were to be completed for today, to start the second handout of the poverty project. This handout is a spreadsheet which will look at the cost of the groceries needed for the meals they planned previously. We also looked at nutritional values of the meals. The last part of class was spent watching an Oprah Winfrey special report on poverty in America.
Homework:
Content: Students used their meal planners, which were to be completed for today, to start the second handout of the poverty project. This handout is a spreadsheet which will look at the cost of the groceries needed for the meals they planned previously. We also looked at nutritional values of the meals. The last part of class was spent watching an Oprah Winfrey special report on poverty in America.
Homework:
- Packet #2 due Wednesday, February 27, 2008
- Spreadsheet (of grocery costs) due Wednesday, February 27, 2008
- Nutritional Analysis (handout #3) due Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008 (gold - block 7)
Collected: Nothing
Content: We finished watching The Laramie Project and discussed it.
Homework: Reflective writing on The Laramie Project due on Tuesday, February 26
Content: We finished watching The Laramie Project and discussed it.
Homework: Reflective writing on The Laramie Project due on Tuesday, February 26
Thursday, February 21, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)
Collected: Nothing
Content: We began the poverty unit today, and students completed an activity that ranked possible causes of poverty. We then discussed these reasons and theories. Students completed a sample personal budget to raise their own awareness about how much they make and how much they spend each month. The poverty project was also introduced.
Homework:
Content: We began the poverty unit today, and students completed an activity that ranked possible causes of poverty. We then discussed these reasons and theories. Students completed a sample personal budget to raise their own awareness about how much they make and how much they spend each month. The poverty project was also introduced.
Homework:
- Complete meal planner (part one of poverty project) for Monday, February 25, 2008
- Social Justice Packet #2 (poverty) due Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 (gold - block 7)
Collected: Nothing
Content: We began watching The Laramie Project. We will discuss this when we finish the movie on Friday, Feb. 22. Students were also able to sign up for their presentation dates for the third quarter social justice project.
Homework: Reflective writing for The Laramie Project due on Tuesday, February 26 (also, work on third quarter social justice project due in mid-March)
Content: We began watching The Laramie Project. We will discuss this when we finish the movie on Friday, Feb. 22. Students were also able to sign up for their presentation dates for the third quarter social justice project.
Homework: Reflective writing for The Laramie Project due on Tuesday, February 26 (also, work on third quarter social justice project due in mid-March)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)
Collected: Nothing
Content: Today's lesson was on solidarity. Students were asked to read a Catholic Update article about global solidarity, which we then discussed. We also talked more about the movie Invisible Children. Solidarity Bingo was also 'played' and discussed. Students were also able to sign up for their presentation dates for the third quarter social justice project.
Homework: None (work on third quarter social justice project due in mid-March)
Content: Today's lesson was on solidarity. Students were asked to read a Catholic Update article about global solidarity, which we then discussed. We also talked more about the movie Invisible Children. Solidarity Bingo was also 'played' and discussed. Students were also able to sign up for their presentation dates for the third quarter social justice project.
Homework: None (work on third quarter social justice project due in mid-March)
Friday, February 15, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008 (gold - block 7)
Collected: Nothing
Content: Miss Linehan talked to the class today about her experiences in Uganda, relating it to what is happening in Sudan and other regions of Africa.
Homework: None (work on your third quarter project that is due on March 14)
Content: Miss Linehan talked to the class today about her experiences in Uganda, relating it to what is happening in Sudan and other regions of Africa.
Homework: None (work on your third quarter project that is due on March 14)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)
Collected: Nothing
Content: Students viewed Invisible Children today during class. We will discuss it next class.
Homework: None (work on your third quarter project - due Thursday, 3/13)
Content: Students viewed Invisible Children today during class. We will discuss it next class.
Homework: None (work on your third quarter project - due Thursday, 3/13)
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (gold - block 7)
Collected: Social Justice Packet #1
Content: Students worked in the library today on the third quarter project.
Homework: Third quarter project due 3/14/08
Content: Students worked in the library today on the third quarter project.
Homework: Third quarter project due 3/14/08
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)
Collected: The Laramie Project reflective writing
Content: Students worked in the library today on the third quarter project.
Homework: Third quarter project due 3/13/08
Content: Students worked in the library today on the third quarter project.
Homework: Third quarter project due 3/13/08
Friday, February 8, 2008 (gold - block 7)
Collected: Nothing
Content: We finished watching Invisible Children and discussed the implications of this film. We also discussed Solidarity and completed Solidarity Bingo. The third quarter project was also introduced today.
Homework: Social Justice Packet due 2/12 (Tues.)
Content: We finished watching Invisible Children and discussed the implications of this film. We also discussed Solidarity and completed Solidarity Bingo. The third quarter project was also introduced today.
Homework: Social Justice Packet due 2/12 (Tues.)
Thursday, February 7, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)
Collected: Nothing
Content: We finished watching The Laramie Project and discussed the concepts presented in the film.
Homework: Reflective quote writing (from the film) due Mon., 2/11
Content: We finished watching The Laramie Project and discussed the concepts presented in the film.
Homework: Reflective quote writing (from the film) due Mon., 2/11
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 (gold - block 7)
Collected: Nothing
Content: Students began watching Invisible Children today.
Homework:
Content: Students began watching Invisible Children today.
Homework:
- Social Justice Packet #1 due Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008.
- Read Solidarity handout for Friday, February 8, 2008.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)
Collected: Social Justice Packet #1 (block 3 only)
Content: We began watching The Laramie Project in class today.
Homework: The Laramie Project reflective quote writing due 2/11 (Mon.)
Content: We began watching The Laramie Project in class today.
Homework: The Laramie Project reflective quote writing due 2/11 (Mon.)
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008 (gold - block 7)
Collected: Nothing
Content: Notes were given on the topic of power (power over, power with, circle of concern, circle of influence). We then looked at stereotypes, and discussed Jesus and stereotypes. A handout was given to identify our own prejudices against certain groups of people.
Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 (due date was originally given as Tuesday, February 12): NEW DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT: Friday, February 8, 2008 (due to Academic Review grades being due next week)
Content: Notes were given on the topic of power (power over, power with, circle of concern, circle of influence). We then looked at stereotypes, and discussed Jesus and stereotypes. A handout was given to identify our own prejudices against certain groups of people.
Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 (due date was originally given as Tuesday, February 12): NEW DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT: Friday, February 8, 2008 (due to Academic Review grades being due next week)
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008 (blue - block 3)
Collected: Nothing
Content: Notes were given on the topic of Power (power-over, power-with, circle of concern, circle of influence). We also took a look at the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and completed the Human Rights Squares activity. This tool was used for class discussion.
Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 due next class (Tuesday, Feb. 5)
Content: Notes were given on the topic of Power (power-over, power-with, circle of concern, circle of influence). We also took a look at the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and completed the Human Rights Squares activity. This tool was used for class discussion.
Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 due next class (Tuesday, Feb. 5)
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