On Monday we read from the 1 Peter and looked at using the Bible as a reference for living.
We are continuing to look at leadership traits on our study of the 30 Shoulds of Leaders. Friday we plan on implementing the concept of servant leadership by helping to distribute food to those in need. ( a letter will be going home that needs to be signed in this regards).
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
History 10 February 27
We are currently going through student presentations on Civil War battles.
Students are presenting their powerpoint presentations and teaching the material that they have researched to the rest of the class.
Students are presenting their powerpoint presentations and teaching the material that they have researched to the rest of the class.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Economics 12 February 12, 2013
We have been watching the series "Men Who Built America" and the class seems to really enjoy it. It is an excellent examination of the growth of the American economy and the mindset of entrepeneurs.
The class submitted their first research papers which have been corrected and returned to them so that they cna learn from the first draft.
The class submitted their first research papers which have been corrected and returned to them so that they cna learn from the first draft.
History 10 February 12, 2013
We have finished up the class presentations on Union strategists and the students did quite a good job. We have the students teach other using a Power Point presentation and they are becoming better at speaking in front of their peers the more we continue to do this.
Their next project is researching Civil War battles and this will be followed up with a project on Confederate strategists.
Our next test will be this Thursday February 14th.
Their next project is researching Civil War battles and this will be followed up with a project on Confederate strategists.
Our next test will be this Thursday February 14th.
Current Events February 12, 2013
On Monday we read from the Book of Acts Chapter 1 verses 7-9.
We daily stress to the class the importance of making the most of every day and not taking anything for granted.
The test results from this class were quite dissapointing overall. The class had an open notebook test that had a required listening component. Listening, which is different from hearing is crucial for success not only in the classroom but in life as well. I think that often the youth of today are so overloaded with stimuli that they become immune to focusing on information that is truly important. They are used to "tuning out" so much. While doing poorly on tests is not fatal hopefully this will serve as a proverbial wake up call and get them back on track.
I continually stress to them the importance of becoming responsible for their own successes (and failures) in life. The sooner they learn to be accountable and stand on their own two feet the better off they will be.
We daily stress to the class the importance of making the most of every day and not taking anything for granted.
The test results from this class were quite dissapointing overall. The class had an open notebook test that had a required listening component. Listening, which is different from hearing is crucial for success not only in the classroom but in life as well. I think that often the youth of today are so overloaded with stimuli that they become immune to focusing on information that is truly important. They are used to "tuning out" so much. While doing poorly on tests is not fatal hopefully this will serve as a proverbial wake up call and get them back on track.
I continually stress to them the importance of becoming responsible for their own successes (and failures) in life. The sooner they learn to be accountable and stand on their own two feet the better off they will be.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Physical Education Girls 8 & 9
We have just completed a basketball unit culminating in a tournament complete with a play off format.
We will be doing some Zumba and PX90 training as our next unit. We will continue aerobic conditioning once or twice a week outside.
Physical well being is crucial for one's health and we strive to keep the students active as well as teach new skills. Like anything in life you get out of it what you put into it. We ask that the parents encourage their children to fully participate in Physical Education classes for their own long term benefits. One would expect that athletes on school teams would help set an example for the other students.
We will be doing some Zumba and PX90 training as our next unit. We will continue aerobic conditioning once or twice a week outside.
Physical well being is crucial for one's health and we strive to keep the students active as well as teach new skills. Like anything in life you get out of it what you put into it. We ask that the parents encourage their children to fully participate in Physical Education classes for their own long term benefits. One would expect that athletes on school teams would help set an example for the other students.
Economics 12
Currently we are watching the History Channels' "Men Who Built America" and applying it to our study of Economics. This has provided us some excellent lessons on the concept of supply and demand and studying peoples' needs and wants.
This class is designed to help prepare students for the rigors of college. Students have to take a lot of notes and it is conducted at a college classroom pace.
The students have been shown how to access Turnitin.com and this website will be used for future assignments.
This class is designed to help prepare students for the rigors of college. Students have to take a lot of notes and it is conducted at a college classroom pace.
The students have been shown how to access Turnitin.com and this website will be used for future assignments.
CURRENT EVENTS
This is a "hybrid" class. On Monday's we have a Bible lesson. On Thursday's we have a reading day. Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays we are learning about leadership skills and we are currently using Dr. John Kline's "Thirty Shoulds of Leaders" as our basis.
Firday February 1 there will be a test based on the first ten "Shoulds".
Firday February 1 there will be a test based on the first ten "Shoulds".
HISTORY 10: UNION STRATEGISTS PRESENTATIONS
We are currently having students present and teach their powerpoint presentations to their classmates. As public speaking is criticial to an individual's success will continue to have the students up before the class presenting their work.
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