As we continue to work in class on the State and Local project, here is a picture I took last year of Oregon's only National Park: Crater Lake.
Hi everyone,
Today was our second work day in class on the State and Local government project. I also passed back grades and updated everyone on what needed to be done as we approach finals. Here's what happened in class today:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Knowledge LT 2: I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
Knowledge LT 6: 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.
Critical Thinking and Reasoning LT 3: I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
Knowledge LT 6: 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.
Critical Thinking and Reasoning LT 3: I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
Soundtrack: "Coming Home" by Mat Kearney. Selected for today because this is a song about Oregon (played after the first quarter at Oregon Ducks football home games). Lyrics here.
AGENDA 1/8/16:
Wildcat News Brief – Alex
Citing Sources
State/Local Project
Computer Lab N210
Homework: Read the blog. Continue working on your State/Local final project! Next news brief: Tristan H.
Wildcat News Brief: Alex had the news brief today and selected an article about this story to talk about: CNN.com - Obama vetoes Obamacare repeal bill. As we talked about in class, this is the first time that a bill actually has advanced to the President that would repeal his most important legislation. So there is no way that it will not be vetoed, and there is also no way that the House and Senate will be able to override it, because not enough Democrats will agree to. Thanks, Alex! Tristan H. has the next news brief.
If you missed Wildcat News for the day, or simply want the joy of hearing the fight song again again, here it is:
Citing Sources: Because so many students seemed to stumble on this part with the Citizenship Paper, and because the State and Local project has it as a requirement as well, I spent some time in class going over how to cite sources in MLA format. Some links that may help with this:
A works cited page at the end of your research paper is a requirement, as is utilizing in-text citations. EasyBib really helps with the works cited page for electronic resources!
State/Local Project: The final assignment for the unit is this project, which is a two page paper, with at least three MLA citations, about a local issue that you care about. It will be due in a few days (we have at least the next two days in the library to be working on it), and you will probably be asked to give a short (like a minute or two) presentation. Here's the handout:
We went through this together, and then went to the computer lab.
If you missed Wildcat News for the day, or simply want the joy of hearing the fight song again again, here it is:
Citing Sources: Because so many students seemed to stumble on this part with the Citizenship Paper, and because the State and Local project has it as a requirement as well, I spent some time in class going over how to cite sources in MLA format. Some links that may help with this:
A works cited page at the end of your research paper is a requirement, as is utilizing in-text citations. EasyBib really helps with the works cited page for electronic resources!
State/Local Project: The final assignment for the unit is this project, which is a two page paper, with at least three MLA citations, about a local issue that you care about. It will be due in a few days (we have at least the next two days in the library to be working on it), and you will probably be asked to give a short (like a minute or two) presentation. Here's the handout:
We went through this together, and then went to the computer lab.
Computer Lab N210: The rest of class was spent in the computer lab, working on researching for the State and Local project and writing about an issue that you care about in our local community. When I was checking in with students, it appeared that most had a great start as far as selecting issues and beginning to work on the project. Next class, we will be going back to the computer lab to continue working. Please let me know if you have any questions about what to do! See you on Tuesday!
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