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Here's the supporting information about the research unit. I've included the overview, some notetaking and organization helpers, a sample version of the assignment and the rubric. If you have questions, feel free to text or webmail for help. START HERE:   Research project overview Note taking organizer Mind map Research organizer Notes / source tracker Sample   Research project rubric

Today's live lesson went over using Google Docs' MLA template and Citation tools to set up your research project.  Make sure you focus on the umbrella question of How do human activities affect the environment? Think research question, research (5+ sources), and outline. There's lots of support included below Slideshow Recording.    Research project overview Research project rubric Research project sample

Here's the slideshow(s) and recording of today's lesson. Talking about research project, going over rubric and sample, looking at thesis and intro. Lesson 2: notes and sources Lesson 3: intro and thesis Recording Rubric, sample and project overview can be found in the Research Unit Information post at the top

To get started on the research project, focus on getting your research question done and getting 3-5 good sources started so you can outline an approach from there. When we meet after state testing week, we will focus on the introduction and thesis statement since those are among the deliverables, along with the outline of the rest of the project.  START HERE:   Research project overview Slideshow Recording .

Lots going on here, but you as a group clearly have grown up in a media age. In the lesson, some talk about the Creative Commons and fair use, some about social media and content creators, and a quick look at the sample work assignment with the unit.  Slideshow Recording

Today's live lesson went over the history of media and communication from Greek and Roman times through today. Lots to think about, especially the end part with 'The medium is the message' and 'Amusing ourselves to death.' I'm also linking the notes that I gave ai to build the slideshow. Slideshow Recording Media history notes

Today's live lesson acted as an introduction to this brief media literacy unit. In this lesson we try to define what media is and some of the main analytical ideas to use in thinking critically about media and its influence. There is also a brief talk about the sample work assignment that comes at the end of the unit.  Slideshow Recording .

Today's live lesson took a turn toward music. After the example of a 20th century pop music elective, we went into a couple of the topics suggested in that example. Some listening and some look at what made these songs work.  Recording .   80s Anthems slides v1 80s Anthems slides v2 Protest music Song lists Argumentative rubric

Here's the info from today's live lesson. Slideshow goes over revision process and formatting, but you will see in the video that we looked at an example and the rubric to put it together.  Slideshow Recording .   Example Rubric

Here's the information from today's live lesson. The slideshow looks further at developing the arguments for the argumentative assignment. Slideshow Recording

Today's live lesson went over one approach you can take to the argumentative assignment in unit 4. It doesn't have to be a 5-paragraph essay; instead focus on showing your idea with some strong detail AND strong justification for the idea. I've also included an updated rubric that I will use for this assignment. Slideshow Recording .   Argumentative rubric

We talked about the upcoming unit 4 portfolio and then went over grad requirements as context for the assignment. And remember, you will be registering for classes soon so you need to take a look at the requirements anyway.  Slideshow Recording

Today's information. Introduced the portfolio assignment for unit 4. The question and approach are on slide 5 but is also copied below:  I am not looking for a 5+ paragraph essay. Instead, do this: Introduce what you think should be added to the overall high school curriculum that you study. Think in terms of subjects/subject matter that will be important for your future. This should be about a paragraph. Give some details about what you would study in this subject. Give sugg

This lesson hits the 3 C's again: communication, critical thinking and connection. We talk about this in transition to the upcoming units Slideshow Recording

Today's lesson looked at the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights and made some connections to the seminal documents examined in the Unit 3 lessons.  I've included the links to the declaration itself as well as the Notebook history and explanation of the declaration.  Illustrated Universal Declaration of Human Rights Human Dignity History of the Declaration Full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Recording .

We take a look at the seminal documents from unit 3. Good discussion of the impact of these documents on our present understanding of freedoms. Slideshow Recording

Here's the deeper exploration of logical fallacies. Slideshow Recording

Click on the website below to look at list of logical fallacies so you know how to avoid them. We also go over reasoned arguments in the lesson Logical fallacies Slideshow Recording

This is the set up to a lot of what we'll do through the next 3 units. There's a real focus on making connections between these ideas and what you'll need in real life for communication skills (ah, going back to that mission idea). Slideshow Recording

This lesson lays out the mission and vision of the class. We focus on Communication Critical Thinking Connection The slideshow gives more detail plus an overview of the semester