Congratulations, everyone! You are done with Government for this semester! Photo taken at Niagara Falls in 2010.
I really loved being your teacher this semester. It was a challenging time for me personally, and you all were fantastic and working hard and keeping class an enjoyable place to come to in the morning. Thank you! Here's what happened in class today:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Knowledge LT 1: I can demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between citizens and their governments.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different levels of U.S. government.
Research LT 5: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different levels of U.S. government.
Research LT 5: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Soundtrack: "Thankful" by Kelly Clarkson. I always choose this song for the last soundtrack of a class I am teaching, because I remain so thankful for all of you! I read part of the lyrics at the start of class.
AGENDA 1/21/15:
News Brief – Timothy
Final
Reflection
Homework: Have a great rest of the year! Say hi to me in the halls! :-)
News Brief: Mathew had the news brief today and talked about last night's State of the Union address by President Obama to Congress and the country. I wish I had made this homework to watch! In any case, here it is if you want to watch or read it. It is such an interesting speech, every year!
Final: This was 100 questions, multiple choice. I think it took a bit longer to complete than in past years, but that is okay. I am looking forward to seeing how everyone did! Grades are due by next Tuesday morning, I believe.
State/Local Discussion: Due to the length of the final, we did not have time to talk about your State and Local government projects, to my great chagrin! I asked that they all be turned in to me, and I will read through them all in the coming days. I hope this was at least interesting and compelling as a project that could make a difference in your community!
Reflection: As the class was winding to a close, I passed out a final reflection prompt, about how the class went, what you learned, and what you will remember (if anything) five years from now. I always enjoy reading these, as well.
Thank you all so much for your hard work! See you around! :-)
Final: This was 100 questions, multiple choice. I think it took a bit longer to complete than in past years, but that is okay. I am looking forward to seeing how everyone did! Grades are due by next Tuesday morning, I believe.
State/Local Discussion: Due to the length of the final, we did not have time to talk about your State and Local government projects, to my great chagrin! I asked that they all be turned in to me, and I will read through them all in the coming days. I hope this was at least interesting and compelling as a project that could make a difference in your community!
Reflection: As the class was winding to a close, I passed out a final reflection prompt, about how the class went, what you learned, and what you will remember (if anything) five years from now. I always enjoy reading these, as well.
Thank you all so much for your hard work! See you around! :-)
Hey Mr. Fritz, class was cut short because of the final and I didn't get to finish my final but I just wanted you to know that you are the greatest teacher I have ever had in my high school career. I've never had a teacher that is so into teaching the subject they do besides Mr. Evans, lol. I am going to miss having your class because first thing in the morning, I need an enthusiastic teacher like you to get my brain up and running, and you do such a great job of that! You always were available to talk and with this blog, communication was such an easy thing. I wish other teachers had this because it's a great way to communicate considering we are always on our phones. I feel like I'm one of the few that took advantage of this though. Haha anyways, just wanted to give you the thanks you deserve because I was so nervous for government. I thought it was going to be the hardest class but it can't be hard when you have a great teacher like you! Thanks for everything Mr. Fritz! I'll always make sure to say hi in the halls!
ReplyDeleteHi Brad!
DeleteThank you for your very kind and thoughtful comment! Students like you make my job so much fun and enjoyable. I'm really grateful that you got a lot out of the class, and I am excited to see where the future takes you! Please let me know about how the admissions process to PSU goes, and if I can do anything more to help!
See you around!
PS: Grades are already updated with the final and State/Local project included, so with the exception of one student who hasn't taken the final, they should be your semester grades.