Monday, August 18, 2008

Primary Sources - August 18-19, 2008

Agenda:
1. Go over "Class Procedures"
2. Cover Page (pg 1)
3. Textbook Scavenger Hunt (pg 4)
5. What is a primary source?
HW: Life in America Time Capsule Project

Today in history we set up our very first INB cover page for the year. The cover page will always be the first page of each new unit. Each cover page should contain the unit's title in large print, surrounded by five symbols that represent the topics we will learn in that unit. Each symbol should be in four colors. I want students to take pride in their INB's appearance, as it will serve as their learning portfolio for the school year.

We continued class by getting to know our textbook with the textbook scavenger hunt, and finished up class by discussing primary sources. Speaking of primary sources, your homework tonight is to find a primary source artifact from your own life that represents life in America for your generation. You could choose a birth certificate (preferably a copy and not the original), a stuffed animal, a trophy, anything that says something about your life. You may NOT use your Rio Norte ID card (that's too easy). I'm looking forward to seeing what you choose as your primary source!

RVI

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