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Re: What to do with last month when kids are "done"
Posted by Jeff on 5/01/08

    We are not quite finished yet. We take our state tests in less than two weeks and
    have our last periodic assessment in June, so we have a ways to go. After that is
    done, I will have the kids do projects. Last year I had the kids research
    something they were interested in and then present it to the class. I got some
    really good projects.

    Jeff

    On 5/01/08, ssteacher wrote:
    > Hello!
    >
    > (Forward: We are in Texas and will give our TAKS test
    > tomorrow...meaning we have taught all of our mandated
    > curriculum already...we have 1 month left of school. Most
    > teachers are done, but I don't work that way :))
    >
    > So I want to keep my 8th grade SS classes busy for the rest
    > of the year...but I want it to be meaningful. My
    > department head (she's new at this) and I have come up with
    > some ideas:
    >
    > 1. Teach a week on WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. Then have them
    > get in groups to give a presentation of some sort with
    > research.
    >
    > 2. Research a presidential candidate and follow along with
    > the debates...etc. Give a presentation over why they
    > believe in a certain candidate (These kiddos will either be
    > re-electing this president or voting for a new one in 2012)
    >
    > What do you think?
    >
    > Any other ideas?
    >
    > THANKS!!!

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