Leanyland: Week 4: August 31 - September 4 = HISTORY FAIR KICK-OFF WEEK!!!!

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Week 4: August 31 - September 4 = HISTORY FAIR KICK-OFF WEEK!!!!

week 4 is going to be terrific! Monday, students will complete the PLOT common formative assessment and then move right into getting everything in place for their history fair unit. Tuesday - is a biggie!!! Parents have been invited to class for our "HISTORY FAIR KICK-OFF". Students and parents will learn what is required, what options/opportunities there are, and the time-table for getting this outstanding project-based learning assignment accomplished.
In addition to the history fair project - students will continue their own independent reading - completing their i-Read requirements.

Below is the calendar at-a-glance.

Week 4: August 31-September 4 HONORS Class	Monday August 31	Tuesday September 1	Wednesday September 2	Thursday September 3	Friday September 4
Week 4: August 31-September 4 HONORS Class	SSR+ conferences PLOT cfa – finish +Google set-up	HF- kick-off with parents	SSR HF – Basics	SSR HF -Basics	Library Utah Expedition + research basics

March 19th WCSD History Day Competition

WOW! The students were great! Their work, presentation, behavior, and appearance was the best. Judges commented that they wished they could award every one of our students a prize. LRI got a large percentage of regional champions who will go on to the state's April 16th competition and we were also awarded a lot of special prizes, aw well.

Here's the list of those who were recognized:

JUNIOR (6-8) HISTORICAL PAPER:

Regional Champion

Title: The Battle of Berlin: Exploring how the Battle's encounters and exchanges resulted in Germany's Defeat

Students: Emma Yergensen,

Title: Eleanor Roosevelt: Through her Encounters and Exchanges with Others, she Explored Ways to Make the World a Better Place

Students: Heidi Wakefield,

JUNIOR (6-8) INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENTARY:

Title: The Explorations, Encounters, and Exchanges tat led to the Horse Being Reintroduced to North America

Students: Audrey Spendlove,

JUNIOR (6-8) GROUP DOCUMENTARY:

Title: The Exploration of the 1960 Presidential Election - John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon's Exchanges and Encounters

Students: AnnaBelle Williams, Emma Bingham,

Title: ThePony Express: Exchanges of Mail, Exploring the West, and Dangerous Encounters

Students: Hunter Voran, Ryan Nelson,

JUNIOR (6-8) GROUP PERFORMANCE:

Title: The Explorations, Encounters, and Exchanges of Beebe, Barton and the Bathysphere

Students: Brea Bulkley, Clay McFadden,

JUNIOR (6-8) INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT:

Title: The Encounters and Exchanges Throughout Amelia Earhart's Life's Explorations

Students: Hadley Lewis,

JUNIOR (6-8) GROUP EXHIBIT:

Title: Walt Disney's Imagination: Exploring Animation and Family Entertainment Since Steamboat Willie

Students: Sophie Smith, Kambrie Stuart,

JUNIOR (6-8) INDIVIDUAL WEBSITE:

Title: Charles Schulz's Characters Explored Human Nature Through the Comics' Encounters and Exchanges

Students: Claire Phelps,

Title: Dorthea Lange: Exploration, Encounters, and Exchanges in Photographing History

Students: Hayden Mecham,

JUNIOR (6-8) GROUP WEBSITE:

Title: The Downwinders: Victims of the US Explorations, Encounters, and Exchanges of Atomic Testing

Students: Erica Jones, Emma Johnson,

Title: The United States National Parks Service Begins with the Encounters, Exchanges, and Exploration of Yellowstone National Park

Students: Gavin Booth, Gavin Blake,

SPECIAL AWARDS

WESTERN HISTORY

Student: Derek Morgan

Topic: East to West: America’s Journey West

Category: Individual Website

TRAGIC EVENT IN HISTORY

Student: Shelbi Martori

Topic: Ebola

Category: Individual Exhibit

INNOVATIVE IDEA IN HISTORY

Students: Kambrie Stuart, Sophie Smith,

Topic: Walt Disney’s Family Entertainment

Category: Group Exhibit

UNIQUE TOPIC

Student: Emma Chuter

Topic: Leonardo da Vinci

Category: Individual Exhibit

Students: Adam Dunn, Tyler Awerkamp

Topic: Genghis Khan

Category: Group Documentary

Student: Kaylee Nelson

Topic: Exploring Music

Category: Individual Exhibit

PROJECT SHOWING EXCEPTIONAL CREATIVITY

Students: Logan Bryan, Jacob Wittwer

Topic: The Space Race

Category: Group Exhibit

Student: Sadie Roberts

Topic: Jedediah Smith

Category: Individual Exhibit

HISTORY FAIR ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES

November 11-12) 10 sources read and recorded

December 3-4) 10 more sources read and recorded

December 15-18) Thesis/argumentative claim determined and

outline organized to support it.

January 7-8) Register for the WCSD history day fair

February 2-12) 1st inspections due by appointment

- please refer to history fair workbook for

requirments

February 19) Trimester ends

Februray 22-March 4) Projects due

= 2nd inspections due by appointment

= presenting projects in class.

March 4) Historical Papers and Web Pages must be submitted

for pre-fair judging. (if not submitted by this date,

the project will not be accepted)

March 5-13) Spring Break

March 19) WCSD History Day Fair - @ Lava Ridge

Participation and attendance is required.

NOTE: The SAGE tests will occur during this same time; however we have not yet received the exact dates. But, when we do, we will have to adjust our calendar accordingly.

TUESDAY'S AFTER-SCHOOL HELP

To help students I will be holding an after-school "reading and homework club" from 2-3 PM each Tuesday. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND that your student attend if he/she has an NP or needs to complete any assignment, including any i-Reads.

Students may bring non-messy snacks to munch on while they work.

The purpose of this time is to help your student get and stay caught-up in class. They will have access to a phone at 3, so you can provide a ride for them.

If you have any questions, please let me know. Together, I know we can help your student succeed.

What We'll be doing this year:

This 7th grade Honors Language Arts class is an exciting and advanced course based on the Utah Standards. These Standards require students to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively. They will "read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they've read (in a variety of written responses, including narrative, argumentative, and explanatory), stressing critical-thinking skills, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are required for success in college, career, and life" (http://www.corestandards.org/ELAliteracy).

Our purpose is to enrich your Language Arts experience. This class will have a research, project-based learning focus. Students will have the opportunity to explore many types of reading & writing in depth, including producing a required History Day Project (WCSD History Day will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016 - attendance is required - so please plan early so there isn't a conflict.)

You and your parents will receive more specific information at our Back-to-School-Night.

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Sunday, August 30, 2015

Week 4: August 31 - September 4 = HISTORY FAIR KICK-OFF WEEK!!!!

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