This is an idea I have, but I am waiting to hear Mr G's thoughts on this. He wanted the students to do a much more scaled down version, but I really want to challenge them.
Objective: Students will examine the presidencies of Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton, and Bush.
You will work in groups to research and present the U.S. President assigned to your group.
Each group member needs to write their OWN report on their president. (100 points)
Class presentations must include:
- A handout for classmates highlighting the importance of the presidency (Ex: Nixon handout) (100 points)
- Brief biography of president
- Brief description of 1st presidential election - How he became president
- Overview of president's foreign policy and major world events (focus on Cold War for presidents before 1990s)
- Overview of president's domestic policy and major events at home
- Overview of President's achievements and/or failings
- Overview of Popular fashions, music, and American lifestyles during their presidency
(Presentation is worth 200 points)
In total this project is worth 400 points. This will be a large portion of your quarter grade, so make sure you cover all points and put a lot of effort into your presentation.
Students are encouraged to use posters, images, powerpoints, video clips, and other sources during their class presentations.
You will also be responsible for the information your classmates present, so you will need to take notes for a test on the information.
Use the textbook and the PO listed for your president below to guide you on what you should cover in your report and presentation.
Textbook Pages Concept 10: Contemporary United States
Gerald Ford (906- 908) PO 2. Describe events (e.g., succession to presidency, pardoning of Nixon) of the presidency of Gerald Ford. - Presentation Monday, May 4, 2009
Jimmy Carter - (910 - 914) PO 3. Describe events (e.g., Camp David Peace Accords, Iran Hostage Crisis) of the presidency of Jimmy Carter. - Presentation Monday, May 4, 2009
Ronald Reagan (922-926) PO 4. Describe events (e.g., Star Wars, Iran-Contra Affair) of the presidency of Ronald Reagan. - Presentation Tuesday, May 5, 2009
George H.W. Bush (928-933) PO 5. Describe events (e.g., Persian Gulf War, Berlin Wall falls) of the presidency of George H.W. Bush. - Presentation Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Bill Clinton (936-944) PO 6. Describe events (e.g., economic growth, impeachment) of the presidency of William Clinton. - Presentation Wednesday, May 6, 2009
George W. Bush (945- 951) PO 7. Describe events (e.g., September 11 Terrorist Attacks, Afghanistan, Iraq War) of the presidency of George W. Bush. - Presentation Thursday, May 7, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Passed My Student Teaching
This last week was very stressful! I was teaching, preparing my teaching portfolio, and getting my final evaluation. Plus I had a meeting to attend with my colleagues from the College of Education.
My teaching went really well. My students learned about President Nixon. I introduced my students to the Dialectic Journal (http://bla.stisd.net/MH_dialectical_journal.pdf). Some of them did a wonderful job and filled several pages with notes and responses. Others did the very minimum, and others refused to fill in the response side. I explained that responding was a way to strech your thinking ability and remember the information better, but they did not understand how this might help them. I also had students create a storyboard (http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource) using six events from Nixon's life. Some of my students went way beyond my expectations with this, and I feel like most of my students enjoyed making and sharing these with their classmates. I hope the visuals will help them remember Nixon's presidency too.
My portfolio was a lot of work. I think I did a pretty good job, but my mind was so overwhelmed that I didn't spend as much time on my reflections as I'd hoped. I will add to those once it is returned and sooner if my supervisor requests it. I did include some great examples of my students' work. It was wonderful too see everything I've accomplished through teaching, and how much my students really have learned from my efforts.
My final evaluation was really nice. I received the top score in almost every category. The categories that I scored one less in where things that teachers continue to develop through experience, so I did wonderfully. Plus I got some really great comments about how impressed everyone was with my dedication and hard work especially with two small children at home. It felt really good that someone recognized that because I've had to work so much harder than others to get here.
The meeting with my colleagues was all about job searching and interview questions. I am nervous about getting a job, but I feel like I am on a journey headed to where I am meant to be. I really feel pretty calm about this, and I just know that things are going to work out. So I am officially done with student teaching in 1 week, and it has been an amazing experience. I am staying at my school for 4 more weeks though, because I've really connected with my students and I want to see them off to high school.
My teaching went really well. My students learned about President Nixon. I introduced my students to the Dialectic Journal (http://bla.stisd.net/MH_dialectical_journal.pdf). Some of them did a wonderful job and filled several pages with notes and responses. Others did the very minimum, and others refused to fill in the response side. I explained that responding was a way to strech your thinking ability and remember the information better, but they did not understand how this might help them. I also had students create a storyboard (http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource) using six events from Nixon's life. Some of my students went way beyond my expectations with this, and I feel like most of my students enjoyed making and sharing these with their classmates. I hope the visuals will help them remember Nixon's presidency too.
My portfolio was a lot of work. I think I did a pretty good job, but my mind was so overwhelmed that I didn't spend as much time on my reflections as I'd hoped. I will add to those once it is returned and sooner if my supervisor requests it. I did include some great examples of my students' work. It was wonderful too see everything I've accomplished through teaching, and how much my students really have learned from my efforts.
My final evaluation was really nice. I received the top score in almost every category. The categories that I scored one less in where things that teachers continue to develop through experience, so I did wonderfully. Plus I got some really great comments about how impressed everyone was with my dedication and hard work especially with two small children at home. It felt really good that someone recognized that because I've had to work so much harder than others to get here.
The meeting with my colleagues was all about job searching and interview questions. I am nervous about getting a job, but I feel like I am on a journey headed to where I am meant to be. I really feel pretty calm about this, and I just know that things are going to work out. So I am officially done with student teaching in 1 week, and it has been an amazing experience. I am staying at my school for 4 more weeks though, because I've really connected with my students and I want to see them off to high school.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
3 more official weeks to go.
Well I am almost done. My graduation is May 14th, so only 5 weeks away. I am officially done with student teaching on April 27th. I have an evaluation on Monday and then the final evaluation in 2 weeks. I will feel so much better being done with these evaluations. I feel really drained. This past week was tough. The kids had AIMS testing. They were tired of sitting and wanted to chat all day after that. I felt really impatient with them for acting up too. I am usually not like that, but I am getting really tired. I really want to stay and finish out the year, so I am going to do that. It's only 6 weeks, and I will be happy I got to experience them all leaving for high school. I feel really attached to them all.
Last week, one of my students came to school drunk and another one hit the VP. He was hauled off in handcuffs crying for his mommy and daddy. He's kind of a jerk, so I think he was playing that up a bit. Anyway, it's a relief to know I get a break from him for at least a week. I know that's bad, but it's hard putting up with some of the crap sometimes. I know they are all kids, and hopefully they will outgrow it. The majority of my students are wonderful though, so I shouldn't complain. Anyway I am almost done, so I just need to pull through. This has been a wonderful experience, and now I know that I can do it.
Last week, one of my students came to school drunk and another one hit the VP. He was hauled off in handcuffs crying for his mommy and daddy. He's kind of a jerk, so I think he was playing that up a bit. Anyway, it's a relief to know I get a break from him for at least a week. I know that's bad, but it's hard putting up with some of the crap sometimes. I know they are all kids, and hopefully they will outgrow it. The majority of my students are wonderful though, so I shouldn't complain. Anyway I am almost done, so I just need to pull through. This has been a wonderful experience, and now I know that I can do it.
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