What is happening in Civics' class this week?

Tuesday, September 6, 2013 (24 minute classes)
Objective:  Getting to know you activity

Introduction warm up kinesthetic activity with students.
Activity:  You are like me if…
Homework:  None

 

Wednesday – September 7, 2013 (25 minute classes)
Objective:  Organization of Civics class. 
Go over classroom expectations – hand out Ms. Harper's Syllabus
Activity: 
Discuss class expectations.  RRRS (Respectful, Responsible, Ready, Safe)
Discuss Service Learning.  Service Learning Time Sheet
Homework:  None

Thursday – September 8, 2013

Objective:  Students will learn how to take effective and efficient notes.
There will be a lecture and hand out on NOTE TAKING
Activity: 
Note taking.  Ms. Harper's Note Taking Notes
Assign books to students
Homework:  None

Friday – September 9, 2013

Objective:  Are you an American?  Who is an American?  Students will learn how our population came to be so diverse.
Activity: 
Students will read Chapter 1 Section 1 in their textbook.
Chapter 1 / Section 1 - Notes on where Americans live. 
CNN News – explain and watch
Homework: None

Welcome Back to School!

Tonight is the Open House at the Middle School.  There will be a brief informational meeting for parents in the middle school library at 7:00 p.m.  I must apologize because I will not be there tonight.  I will be attending high school orientation at Dodgeville with my daughter, Grace. 

I left service learning forms and a sheet of paper with the link to my blog for anyone interested.  Although, if you are reading this then you must already have the link to my blog.  :)
Throughout the week I will be adding my syllabus and additional back to school information on the blog.  In the meantime, feel free to email me at pharper@rvschools.org if you have any questions or concerns.

I am really looking forward to meeting all of you!

Ms. Harper