Monday, August 31, 2015

August 31st, 2015

Students,

Today we finished the presentations of our Pre-columbian societies and began on our Venn-Diagram.

Link to Work Sheet  - If for some reason you have lost your copy you can print another.

While you are welcome to complete your paper at home tonight, we will take 10 minutes of class time tomorrow to finish them up, and turn them in. DO NOT "FORGET" THEM.

Reminders:

Make sure you get your AP / DC contracts signed and returned to me or another one of your advanced class teachers by Friday September 4th.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

August 27th and 28th, 2015

Students,

Today we began our pre-columbian societies research assignment. This will be completed in class! If you were absent today we will assign you to a group tomorrow and you will be responsible for helping your group complete their research, as well as participating in the presenting out of information.

REMINDERS:

Empathy Essay is due on August 28th...you've had plenty of time.

EMPATHY ESSAY RUBRIC

Comments on the blog are "due" August 28th by 4:00 PM, we took class time to do this, but if you are still struggling come see me during tutorials.

AUGUST 24th, BLOG POST FOR COMMENTS

Cornell Notes over expectations are also needed if you were absent come talk to me for a copy of the PPT or click the link below.

PPT LINK FOR EXPECTATIONS

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

August 26th, 2015

Students,

Today we had one final day of procedural upkeep. We looked at what I expect from you in my classroom. If you were absent we did take Cornell Notes over the PPT

 Power point it is attached here

Please make sure you discuss with me when you return tomorrow what is expected on my Cornell Notes.

It is also important to note that several of you have still not completed blog orientation by commenting on the blog. I should have a list tomorrow of people who have yet to post.

And again we you have your first assignment. Make sure you watch the video and respond to the prompt in 1-2 pages.

Video Link

Based on the source material, create a critique addressing the following issues: What is empathy? Do you agree with the position presented in the video? How can ideas of empathy be applied to history to better our understanding of the topic?

Assignment should be 1-2 pages typed or written. properly titled and meet the following criteria.

If typed:
12 point Calibri font
double spaced
1" margins

If Written:
Use college ruled paper
no double space
no front and back


Tuesday, August 25, 2015

August 25th, 2015

Students,

Today we took a whole day to familiarize you with this website. Please make sure you comment on the post from August 24th, 2015  so that I can give you credit for your official website training! If you are struggling to get this accomplished please come talk to me during tutorials so we can get you straightened out!

Reminders:

Empathy Essay is due Friday the 28th. I will link the info (again) below

Youtube link

Based on the source material, create a critique addressing the following issues: What is empathy? Do you agree with the position presented in the video? How can ideas of empathy be applied to history to better our understanding of the topic?

Assignment should be 1-2 pages typed or written. properly titled and meet the following criteria.

If typed:
12 point calibri
double spaced
1" margins

If Written:
Use college ruled paper
no double space
no front and back

Monday, August 24, 2015

August 24th, 2015

Students,

Today we talked about campus wide expectations...

BE - Respectful
BE - Responsible
BE - Safe

these expectations were covered in different iterations all day; from before school to after school expectations all the way to what Seguin H.S. expects of your behavior in the restroom. Just a reminder we will be having a Website orientation tomorrow.

In addition we you have your first assignment. What follows is a scientific examination of how empathy has played a role in how we as a society has evolved to interact with each other. It really does frame the way in which I approach my history classes very well and will help you understand a little bit more of what to expect from the course. Please watch the video and address the prompt that follows.

Youtube link

Based on the source material, create a critique addressing the following issues: What is empathy? Do you agree with the position presented in the video? How can ideas of empathy be applied to history to better our understanding of the topic?

Assignment should be 1-2 pages typed or written. properly titled and meet the following criteria.

If typed:
12 point calibri
double spaced
1" margins

If Written:
Use college ruled paper
no double space
no front and back


This assignment will be due on Friday at the beginning of class.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

August 20th, 2015

Parents and Students,

Tonight was meet the teacher and I was thrilled that I got to meet all of you!

If you were not able to attend but still wish to receive updates from me outside of this website please complete the google form below to securely send me all of your contact information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zsyJPRORpX_0NxWTMzXLOo2EyfwZgRfsjCdCe0r5Fzk/viewform?usp=send_form

I look forward to having you all back in class on the 24th!

Sincerely,

Thomas Ryan Womack M.Ed.

Monday, August 10, 2015

August 10th, 2015

Students,

As we approach the upcoming school year I would like to go ahead and make the Remind 101 information available to those of you that know where you belong.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR CLASS PERIOD JUST WAIT!

To register send the code corresponding to your class period using one of the following methods:
A) text your code to (830)386-4375
B) Email   yourclassescode@mail.remind.com (remove the '@' from the front of the code)
C) input the code in the Remind101 app on your smart phones.

2nd: @107211
3rd: @43c27
5th: @e45ae1
6th: @ff7cf
7th: @4c9b6
8th: @0c28b

I will be making note of those that register early! Feel free to share  your thoughts in the comments section below.

Looking forward to seeing all of the new and familiar faces!

Sincerely,

Thomas Ryan Womack M.Ed.