World History I - We watched CNN Student News, and discussed a separate news story dealing with the world population. The world population climbed over seven billion today, and we talked about some of the implications of that. Then students grabbed a textbook, and worked out of that. They were reading through the first few sections of chapter eight and filling in a guided note worksheet. Topics included how royal power grew, conflicts with the Pope, and the crusades. This will be finished tomorrow. Students were informed that they will have a test on Thursday of this week over chapter seven and eight.
Government - Started with CNN Student News, and also discussed the world's population. Then we began the Bill into Law process, focusing on a bill's route through the House of Representatives. We will finish the process in the Senate tomorrow. We also watched the School House Rocks "I'm Just a Bill" cartoon to reinforce the process. Government will also have a test at the end of the week on the Legislative Branch, which is chapters five through seven.
In other news:
-Congratulations to T.J. Schienbein for placing 11th in the State Cross Country Finals this past Saturday!
-Congratulations to the girls volleyball team for a successful season, and for advancing to Semi-State!
Happy Halloween!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 25
World History I - Homework was collected first. Then we watched CNN Student News. The majority of the class was spent talking about the role of the church during the Middle Ages. Students learned about the power of the church during this time, how that power grew, punishments for going against the church, and then attempted reforms. We also briefly mentioned some economic improvements.
Government - We spent third period in the library. Students were researching committees and their specific role within Congress. Each student was to look up information on 5 different standing committees in the House and the Senate. They needed to give a brief description of the purpose of that committee, as well as listing a piece of legislation they have recently reviewed. That work, if not finished, was homework, and is due tomorrow.
In other news:
-Big home volleyball game tonight as the girls will take on Park Tudor in the regionals. Game starts at 7:00. Hope to see a big crowd in blue this evening. Go Patriots!
Pal-Item's story on tonight's game
Government - We spent third period in the library. Students were researching committees and their specific role within Congress. Each student was to look up information on 5 different standing committees in the House and the Senate. They needed to give a brief description of the purpose of that committee, as well as listing a piece of legislation they have recently reviewed. That work, if not finished, was homework, and is due tomorrow.
In other news:
-Big home volleyball game tonight as the girls will take on Park Tudor in the regionals. Game starts at 7:00. Hope to see a big crowd in blue this evening. Go Patriots!
Pal-Item's story on tonight's game
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 24
World History I - We began the week with Carl Azuz and CNN Student News. Next, we finished up the notes from last week. Today's info involved describing the life of nobles versus that of peasants during the Middle Ages. We discussed knights, the role of women, chivalry, and the difficult life of the peasants. Finally, we ended with a primary source reading about the feudal agreement, and apprenticeships. Primary Source questions are due tomorrow.
Government - We also watched CNN Student News in government. We then discussed the role of committees in Congress. We discussed the purpose and types of committees, and then talked about how committees assign their members and leadership. Finished class with a guided reading worksheet for chapter five section five, which deals with Congress' support staff and agencies. Guided Reading worksheets are due tomorrow.
In other news:
-Congratulations to the volleyball team as they won the sectional this past weekend! The girls move on to play in the regional, which is tomorrow here at UCHS.
-Congratulations to T.J. Schienbein for advancing in the semi-state meet this past weekend at Carmel. He moves on to compete in the State Cross Country Finals next weekend in Terre Haute.
Government - We also watched CNN Student News in government. We then discussed the role of committees in Congress. We discussed the purpose and types of committees, and then talked about how committees assign their members and leadership. Finished class with a guided reading worksheet for chapter five section five, which deals with Congress' support staff and agencies. Guided Reading worksheets are due tomorrow.
In other news:
-Congratulations to the volleyball team as they won the sectional this past weekend! The girls move on to play in the regional, which is tomorrow here at UCHS.
-Congratulations to T.J. Schienbein for advancing in the semi-state meet this past weekend at Carmel. He moves on to compete in the State Cross Country Finals next weekend in Terre Haute.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 21
World History I - We started Friday with CNN Student News. Then we continued our look at the Middle Ages by talking a bit more about Charlemagne and then explaining Feudalism. Finished class by passing back, and going over their tests from chapters 4 and 5.
Government - Briefly discussed topics in the news before looking into the similarities and differences in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Students were given a handout to fill out and help guide them through section two (House of Representatives) and section three (Senate). Finished up talking about the use of the filibuster in the Senate. All-time record filibuster = 24 hours and 18 minutes.
Other news and events:
- Congratulations to the volleyball team winning their opening round game against Centerville! Good luck this weekend as they continue in the sectional tournament.
Pal-Item story on UC's opening round sectional victory
-Good luck to the football team as they play in the first round of the sectional tonight also against Centerville!
-Good luck to T.J. Schienbein and Jake Goecke as they run in the Cross Coutry Semi-State tomorrow!
Enjoy the weekend!
Government - Briefly discussed topics in the news before looking into the similarities and differences in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Students were given a handout to fill out and help guide them through section two (House of Representatives) and section three (Senate). Finished up talking about the use of the filibuster in the Senate. All-time record filibuster = 24 hours and 18 minutes.
Other news and events:
- Congratulations to the volleyball team winning their opening round game against Centerville! Good luck this weekend as they continue in the sectional tournament.
Pal-Item story on UC's opening round sectional victory
-Good luck to the football team as they play in the first round of the sectional tonight also against Centerville!
-Good luck to T.J. Schienbein and Jake Goecke as they run in the Cross Coutry Semi-State tomorrow!
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday, October 20
World History I - All classes except 5th period started with CNN Student News. Then, we finished presenting the research that students had done on Native American Tribes. There were a couple groups per class that still needed to present their info. Following presentations, we discussed similarities and differences between Native American Civilizations and the Greeks and Romans, which we just finished studying. Last, we began chapter seven, which deals with Europe at the beginning of the Middle Ages.
Government - We started here with CNN Student News. We then had a question and answer session reviewing some of the facts from yesterday's notes. We finished with a few more notes out of section one, today focusing on the privileges given to Representatives and Senators in Congress.
In other news:
Good luck to the volleyball team tonight as they take on Centerville in the opening round of the sectional tournament. Go Patriots!
Government - We started here with CNN Student News. We then had a question and answer session reviewing some of the facts from yesterday's notes. We finished with a few more notes out of section one, today focusing on the privileges given to Representatives and Senators in Congress.
In other news:
Good luck to the volleyball team tonight as they take on Centerville in the opening round of the sectional tournament. Go Patriots!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 19
World History I - It was World History's turn for presentations today. All classes presented information on varying Native American civilizations that students had researched yesterday. Students also turned in the worksheets from chapter six.
Government - Started with CNN Student News. Then took notes over chapter five section one, which is the beginning of a unit on the Legislative Branch. This section focuses on Congressional Membership. We discussed the House and Senate qualifications. Also discussed elections, terms, and reapportionment. We finished class talking about gerrymandering, and students completed a gerrymandering simulation.
Government - Started with CNN Student News. Then took notes over chapter five section one, which is the beginning of a unit on the Legislative Branch. This section focuses on Congressional Membership. We discussed the House and Senate qualifications. Also discussed elections, terms, and reapportionment. We finished class talking about gerrymandering, and students completed a gerrymandering simulation.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 18
World History I - World History classes were in the library today. After looking through chapter six yesterday, we continued studying about Native American Civilizations. Students were put into groups of three, and given a specific Native American group to research. Groups will present their information in class tomorrow.
Government - It was election day in third period government. Students were in the auditorium presenting the Political Parties they had created over the last few days. Every group made their case for why they should be elected Principal of the school in front of about 150 other students. Each group did very well. The votes were counted and the winner of the election was the Block Party.
Government - It was election day in third period government. Students were in the auditorium presenting the Political Parties they had created over the last few days. Every group made their case for why they should be elected Principal of the school in front of about 150 other students. Each group did very well. The votes were counted and the winner of the election was the Block Party.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 17
Welcome to a new week!
World History I - Started the week with CNN Student News. Finished working on the worksheet from Chapter 6 on Native American Civilizations in the Americas, which was given out on Friday. Grades are finalized and will be turned in to the office tomorrow, mailed out shortly thereafter.
Government - Last week was spent working on a Political Party Project. In this project, students in groups of up to four were to create a political party on the school level. They were running for the position of principal of the building, and were going to implement the changes their group agreed upon. Those projects were presented by most groups today in front of our class. Tomorrow we go to the auditorium to present in front of a "voting audience" of 7 other classes. Presentations were well thought out, and entertaining! Midterm grades are also finalized here, and turned in tomorrow.
World History I - Started the week with CNN Student News. Finished working on the worksheet from Chapter 6 on Native American Civilizations in the Americas, which was given out on Friday. Grades are finalized and will be turned in to the office tomorrow, mailed out shortly thereafter.
Government - Last week was spent working on a Political Party Project. In this project, students in groups of up to four were to create a political party on the school level. They were running for the position of principal of the building, and were going to implement the changes their group agreed upon. Those projects were presented by most groups today in front of our class. Tomorrow we go to the auditorium to present in front of a "voting audience" of 7 other classes. Presentations were well thought out, and entertaining! Midterm grades are also finalized here, and turned in tomorrow.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Friday October, 14
World History I - In World History today, we watched CNN Student News to start. Students then recieved a worksheet on Chapter 6, which covers Native American Civilizations in the Americas. They got a start on that today, and will finish on Monday. They also got the chance to check their grades as the Midterm Cut Off is today.
Government - In 3rd period, students finished working on their Political Party Projects. They will be presenting these to the class on Monday, and to a larger voting audience in the Auditorium on Tuesday.
Everyone enjoy the weekend!
Government - In 3rd period, students finished working on their Political Party Projects. They will be presenting these to the class on Monday, and to a larger voting audience in the Auditorium on Tuesday.
Everyone enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday October, 13
All World History I classes (1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th bell) took a test over chapters four and five today.
3rd bell Government continued working on creating political parties which they will present Monday and Tuesday of next week.
3rd bell Government continued working on creating political parties which they will present Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Today's Agenda - October 12
Today is College and Career Day. Students did not report to their regularly scheduled classes. Instead, they were in their advisory class testing all morning (Explore, Plan or PSAT). During fourth period, they answered a writing prompt. In the afternoon, they went through a rotation including a college fair, a presentation in the auditorium, and advisory.
Back to normal tomorrow.
-World History has a test over chapter four and five, which is Greece and Rome.
-Government will continue to work on their Political Party Projects.
In other news:
-Congratulations go out to the Boys' and Girls' Cross Country teams for excellent performances in the sectional.
-Good luck tonight to the Volleyball team! Big game against Centerville, winner is TEC champ.
Back to normal tomorrow.
-World History has a test over chapter four and five, which is Greece and Rome.
-Government will continue to work on their Political Party Projects.
In other news:
-Congratulations go out to the Boys' and Girls' Cross Country teams for excellent performances in the sectional.
-Good luck tonight to the Volleyball team! Big game against Centerville, winner is TEC champ.
Welcome to Schrank's Social Studies Classes - 10/12/11
Thanks for taking a moment to follow this blog. The intended use of this blog is to allow my students and their parents to keep track of what is happening in Mr. Schrank's Social Studies classes. Students and parents can check in here to see the daily happenings in either World History or Government class for first semester. Check back for updates on class happenings and other important information.
If you need to contact me regarding classroom matters, you can find my email address at the Union County School's corporation website.
Class Schedule is as follows for the remainder of First Semester:
If you need to contact me regarding classroom matters, you can find my email address at the Union County School's corporation website.
Class Schedule is as follows for the remainder of First Semester:
- World History I
- World History I
- Government
- World History I
- World History I
- Prep
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