My view of Mt. Hood and Lost Lake on final approach into Portland International Airport last year.
Dear class,
Today was presentation day for the last major assignment of the year: the State and Local project. 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: "So What" by Miles Davis. A bit of jazz (no lyrics) to start the class! Selected because I wanted students to explain the answer to "so what?" in regards to their State and Local projects.
AGENDA 1/14/16:
News Brief – Nikki
State/Local Presentations
Late Work?
Homework: Read the blog. All late work needs to be turned in by Friday! Next news brief (just find a news story - does not need to be a write up): Ellimay.
News Brief: Nikki had the news brief today and selected an article about this story: OregonLive.com - A+ for Oregon on birth control, sex education, reproductive rights. Thanks, Nikki! Ellimay has the next news brief, which, because she has already done a write up, just needs to be talking about a story.
We also checked in about the upcoming weekend, and I mentioned that it is MLK Day on Monday, so try and do something to honor his memory and legacy in our community. :-)
State/Local Project: The class was entirely taken up after the news brief by students sharing out their State and Local project with the class, as I asked questions. Here's the handout for the assignment:
Overall, I was pleased by the projects and answers. At the very least, it did appear that most students did research and had put thought into their responses for the problem facing our community and possible solutions. Thank you, all! I am looking forward to reading more about your projects in your papers.
Late Work?: Please remember that all late work is due tomorrow if you want your grade to improve before finals! Put it in the inbox in class if I am not there! Have a great long weekend, everyone! See you next week - our last before finals!
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