On the Assignments page, you will find two sections detailing the activities that students will complete in and outside of the classroom. The activities students will complete at home are traditionally taught in the classroom. We have decided to use a flipped classroom model so that students have the opportunity to work on the bulk of their projects in the classroom, an environment where students can collaborate with their peers and seek support for their learning needs easily. Students should complete the assignments listed under 'Activities at Home' outside of school. Activities in the Classroom are included for the benefit of parents and students alike, so that all can be aware of what is expected of the student inside the classroom.
Activities at Home
Practice labeling your blank map, found on the Course Materials page.
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Each student will be assigned 2 states to research/present to the class. Students will use Internet to research their assigned states/region. Students will prepare a one-page paper on their assigned states/region using Libre Office.
Students will come to class prepared to present on their assigned states/region - e.g. They will bring an item or picture that represents their assigned states, and/or dress up like a historical figure, regionally appropriate occupation (farmer, surfer, etc.), or a celebrity from their assigned states
Students will turn in their one-page paper upon entering class. Paper must include 3 facts about each assigned state, the state capitol, an important landmark, one historical figure or celebrity, and include no spelling errors
Activities in the Classroom
Students will come to class ready to participate in classroom discussion and assignments.
Students will present their research to the class on their assigned states/region in a 1-2-minute presentation including at least 4 facts.
Students will be divided up into groups based on their assigned states/regions of the U.S. and will be given instructions for a group research project/presentation using Libre Office.
Students will create a tentative plan/schedule for their research project/presentation to be completed in class over the next 3 class meetings
Author: Rachel Long Creation Date: August 8, 2020 Copyright 2020 Last Updated: August 12, 2020