Open any one of the colonial regions tabs that you haven't investigated and read a few of the posts
about the land and climate there.  Then enter your own post giving at least one way your region is
different.  Please state your region- how it differs - and your name and class period.
thanks

Colonial Land and Climate Summaries

 For the region you are investigating click on your regions tab and post a summary of 4 sentences that describes your findings about the land and climate (only). Put your first name and class period at the end of the post.   (Example - chuck3)

Started the WebQuest "life in the Colonies" on Tuesday-  Went well except for the problem with Gaggle mail   failing to allow Zoho shared editing to function at times.  Working to complete the 1st of 4 parts of the project dealing with Land and Climate of either the New England, Middle or Southern Colonies.  Also working with Mrs. Steffan and Mr. LaValley on the tech immersion for our 8th period history class.  Students working with the option of creating a presentation using either Powerpoint or Weebly web site!

My hope for this school year is to incorporate even greater use of 21 century skills, centered around project based learning units that include;  interdisciplinary content, problem solving, and the sharing, creativity, and collaboration that only a variety of web 2.0 tech tools can provide.  This is to prepare students for the new curriculum and testing standards recently outlined by the Ohio Department of Education.   

Dear Parent/ Guardian:

     My name is Chuck Green and I will be your child’s eighth grade American history teacher for this school year.  Because I will be spending forty-three minutes each day with your child, I feel it is important to take this opportunity to tell you a few things about myself and my philosophy of teaching.

      I have been a teacher in this district for my entire twenty nine year career. I earned by B.S. from Urbana University in 1982 and my M . Ed .   from W right State University in 1991.    I continue to take graduate work and participate in professional development sessions to stay current and innovative. I earned an Ohio Master Teacher designation in 2011. I am married and have two adult children, both a daughter and a son. My wife, Peg, is also a teacher in the county.

     My mission is to hold students to high academic and personal standards within a warm and caring classroom environment.  My class routine is one that promotes mutual respect and understanding through fairness, clear expectations and open communication.  Throughout the year great effort will be made to celebrate student and class success for both academic and behavioral accomplishments.

     I will provide clear, concise lessons on a daily basis.  My lesson presentations will vary in order to promote interest and give every child their chance to shine.  At every opportunity, attempts will be made to take necessary student knowledge to practical levels though creative activities that required higher level thinking, teamwork, leadership, and technology use.  I believe student motivation requires history instruction to be made exciting, visual, and applicable to the students world today.

     In my classroom there will be a continual attempt to monitor individual student achievement and constant search for new ways to better intervene with struggling students.  My top priority over the year has been to create a classroom that makes it possible for all students to be successful if they are willing to consistently give their best effort.

     I will make myself available to you as needed and value you as a vital partner in your child’s education.  I can be reached any time before 9:00 p.m. at 937-409-8653.  You can also email me at greenc@urbana.k12.oh.us with ideas, concerns, or for student progress updates. I encourage you to visit the Urbana Junior High School Moodle account for my weekly lesson plan posting. You can also access my unit guides, materials and resources my going to my American history Moodle account.

Sincerely,

   

Chuck Green