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****************WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS (First Semester SY07-08)
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17 Aug 07 (Wk 1): Construct a 'double-buble' thinking map that compares and
contrasts the Male and Female JROTC uniform.
24 Aug 07 (Wk 2): Construct a 'double-bubble' thinking map that compares
(similiarities) and contrasts (differences) JROTC with any other course you
may be taking.
31 Aug 07 (Wk 3): Using the appropriate handout (thinking map) from
the 'Handouts' folder, develop a thinking map that describes you as a
person/student.
7 Sep 07 (Wk 4): In addition to your weekly assignment, make sure you get
your 'Parent Welcome Packet', pgs. 3,4,5,& 7 completed and turned in by 6
Sep along with your $5 enrollment fee. This week's assignment is to develop
a thinking map describing your favorite subject (you must use handout
printed from the 'handouts' folder on this website.
14 Sep 07 (Wk 5): Go to 'Handouts Folder' and redo Weeks 1 & 2 assignments
using the appropriate handout from this folder.
21 Sep 07 (Wk 6): Go to page 74 of JROTC Handbook, located in 'Handouts
Folder' and review the eight (8) thinking maps on that page. Print
the 'sequencing' thinking map from the folder and then show the correct
sequencing of the (8)thinking maps as they occur in the handbook on p. 74.
Under each map, display the key word(s) that define(s) the map's purpose.
28 Sep 07 (Wk 7): Using the proper thinking map, identify the parts of the
male or female uniform in order from head to foot. (HINT: the belt does
not come before the pants because you must have pants to wear the belt; also
note that a white T-shirt is to be worn with the male and female uniforms.)
4 Oct 07 (Wk 8): As a recap of the 1st 9-Week assignments, arrange all your
assignments in order from week 1 - week 8 using the proper thinking map.
First, identify the assignment purpose (i.e. compare & contrast two classes)
then identify the type of map that was used for the assignment.)
19 Oct 07 (Wk 10): Use a TM (Thinking Map)to define the eight TM's using
your TM handout as a resource.
26 Oct 07 (Wk 11): What are the causes of student fighting and arguments
and what are the results of these disruptions. Use a TM to identify these
causes and effects.
2 Nov 07 (Wk 12): Use the appropriate TM to define the components of the
Class A uniform (LET-3 and above) or the Class B uniform (LET-1). Refer to
your Cadet Reference Guide, page 7, for assistance. (HINT: nine items
should be identified)
9 Nov 07 (Wk 13): Read the classroom handout (news article: " Teaching
Children to respect Themselves..."). Use the appropriate TM to determine
the causes and effects of of "disrespect". Also, show the causes and
effects of "respect". Use a separate TM to show your responses.
16 Nov 07 (Wk 14): Nov 12-16 is "Veterans' Appreciation/Recognition' Week.
As such each of us freedoms that each of us experience today!!!! Present
your
tribute to them this week (make a copy to turn in to your AI for your weekly
grade).
26 Nov 07 (Wk 15): Today's youth/young adults are known as Generation Y
or 'Gen Y'. According to the internet article - "Gen Y: The Innovation
Generation?", found at Link #5 in the "Links" folder, a number of
characteristics have been ascribed to this generation. Develop a TM which
describes 'Gen Y' as discussed in the article. ***(Also read the NEWSFLASH
folder for info on your final exam.)***
30 Nov (Wk 16): Last week's assignment discussed your generation, 'Gen Y'.
Many of your parents and maybe some of your grandparents are from the 'Baby
Boomer' generation. Compare & contrast these two generations using a TM.
(HINT: Do an online search for 'baby boomer generation' to pull up websites
for this information. List website used on your TM)....
*******************WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS(Second Semester)*********************
11 Jan (Wk 1): Complete double-bubble map assignment given in class
pertaining to Senators Obama & Clinton.
18 Jan (Wk 2): Develop a "thinking map" that displays the chain of command.
To complete this assignment correctly students have a choice of 3 maps -
(this means that only 3 of the 8 "thinking maps" shown on the thinking maps
handout are appropriate for this assignment). Map must show name of each
person and his/her correct duty title, i.e., “Mr. Jones, Principal”. Refer
to Link 2, in the "Links" folder as appropriate.
25 Jan (Wk 3): Briefly identify in several key words or phrases the primary
function/responsibility of each person/position identified in the chain of
command assignment completed during Wk 2. Assignment to be complete on
plain bond or notebook paper. Check Handbook and various internet sites for
info.
1 Feb (Wk 4): Follow sample project format handout in Handout Folder and
compile assignments for "portfolio" entry. Put assignment one onto plain bond
as assignment two and incorporate into portfolio. All remaining assignments
will be completed in this fashion for portfolio entry as well.
8 Feb (Wk 5): Portfolio Development Continued... Select a completed
assignment of your choice from one of your other Academic classes to place
under Tab a.(6) in your portfolio. This will complete this item of your
portfolio as Wk 4 assignment was the 1st sampling of work to be included in
your portfolio.
15 Feb (Wk 6): Cadet Mission Statement--Complete in rough draft your mission
statement by end of class Wed. Ensure that you take a realistic look at your
goals and develop a mission statement that is reflective of your current
goals for completion of high school or if a junior/senior identify what your
goals are after high school. Go to Handouts, download "Cadet Preamble" fill
in using sample as a guide. Use "present tense" (active) verbs when writing
your goals. Print this out to be incorporated in your portfolio.
22 Feb (Wk 7): Black History Month Project--Develop a "double-bubble"
thinking map to compare and contrast two influential African American women
of this century - Mrs. Coretta Scott King and Mrs.Rosa Louise Parks. Use
the Black History project handout to ensure that your project provides
answers to the questions listed there.
29 Feb (Wk 8): Black History Month Project II-- On 16 Feb 2006, the Hamilton
County Commissioners decreed 27 Apr 2006 to be recognized as "Coretta Scott
King Day". Develop a 150 word typed essay as to the significance of this day
and whether or not you beleive it should become a National Holiday & why?
7 Mar (Wk 9) : (PART 1 FOR LET 4,6,& 8's ONLY) PART 1: Using your in-class
assignment/presentation from this week (six LEAD questions), select one
question of your choosing & expound upon its significance
(importance,relationship) to the mission of the JROTC program as well as
yourself as an individual.
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