NYE is creeping up on me, and this extended vacation has been predominantly about family. But work has creeped into my mind. I will admit, I spent seven hours walking around D.C. with my mom and kids in tow. I loved it. So, it has had me thinking about what I am going to do this year. I started out with a list of ten things. I think that may be a bit... overzealous. Maybe I can get it down to three.
1. Read. I have found a couple of books, mostly referred to me by others, that I really want to read.
Gosh, in looking at this, it seems as though this is enough, no? 2.) Finish my Constitution Unit overhaul. I started a major unit overhaul with the Constitution that was introduced previously. I created a copy of the Constitution that the kids could annotate, translate, and interpret. I have been using that in class, that has clauses named and articles identified, but am working on a teacher key. I then intend on doing the same thing with the amendments. Finally, I want to create a final assignment for my kids to be given just before the final. It would be a bracket (much like the March Madness kind) where they have to determine what is the most important clause in the Constitution. 3.) Find more academic conferences and training to attend. I don't know if it is where I live or not, but there are plenty of opportunities for government teachers to have additional, academic training. I particularly enjoy them if they fall on a school day; I have a very supportive principal who has usually helped me find funding for subs. I have been able to do academic research and training with institutions like: C-Span, Bill of Rights Institute, & the National Portrait Gallery. I was recently alerted to one that will take place at the Newseum... and have to decide if I want to devote a Saturday morning to it or not. I am sure that this list will grow, but here is where I want to start. What are you going to work on this year? Share!
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Jen's bookshelf: nerdcation
I want to start by thanking Mr. Snowden and Mr. Greenwald for their uncompromising dedication to giving the NSA violations air time and transparency.
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