Tuesday, 4/9:
Due Today: none
Today’s Learning Target: What is food insecurity? What services are available through Midcoast Hunger Prevention?
What we did in class today: Heather Arvidson, Volunteer Coordinator for Midcoast Hunger Prevention, visited class and talked about the services provided by MCHP (she used this presentation)
Due Next Class: reflection on Heather’s visit
Thursday, 4/11:
Due Today: none
Today’s Learning Target: What is a “food desert?” Why do they occur?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we watched A Place at the Table and completed the questions
Due Next Class: A Place at the Table questions
Tuesday, 4/23:
Due Today: A Place at the Table questions
Today’s Learning Target: What services are available through Midcoast Hunger Prevention?
What we did in class today: we visited MCHP
Due Next Class: reflection on our MCHP visit
Thursday, 4/25:
Due Today: reflection on our MCHP visit
Today’s Learning Target: What will we see when we visit the Cumberland County Jail? What is Jen Galleta’s job entail?
What we did in class today: Jen Galleta from the Cumberland County Jail came in to talk with the class
Due Next Class: reflection on Jen Galleta’s visit
Monday, 4/29:
Due Today: reflection on Jen Galleta’s visit
Today’s Learning Target: What services are provided at the Cumberland County Jail?
What we did in class today: we visited the Cumberland County Jail
Due Next Class: reflection on our visit to the Cumberland County Jail
Wednesday, 5/1:
Due Today: reflection on our visit to the Cumberland County Jail
Today’s Learning Target: What is life like for someone on parole?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we watched Life on Parole
Due Next Class: reflection on the Life on Parole video
Friday, 5/3:
Due Today: reflection on the Life on Parole video
Today’s Learning Target: What groceries can be purchased locally with the usual TANF allotment for a family of four?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we worked on the Grocery Shopping Exercise
Due Next Class: the Grocery Shopping Exercise
Tuesday, 5/7:
Due Today: the Grocery Shopping Exercise
Today’s Learning Target: What services does the current juvenile justice program in America offer?
What we did in class today: we watched the “Prison Kids Juvenile Justice in America” documentary
Due Next Class: notes and reflection on today’s video
Thursday, 5/9:
Due Today: notes and reflection on the “Prison Kids Juvenile Justice in America” documentary
Today’s Learning Target: What services does the Two Bridges Jail offer to their inmates?
What we did in class today: we listened to a presentation from Col. James Bailey, the administrator for the Two Bridges Jail in Wiscasset
Due Next Class: notes and reflection on Col. Bailey’s presentation
Monday, 5/13:
Due Today: notes and reflection on Col. Bailey’s presentation
Today’s Learning Target: What services does the Two Bridges Jail offer to their inmates?
What we did in class today: we traveled to the Two Bridges Jail in Wiscasset
Due Next Class: reflection on today’s field trip
Wednesday, 5/15:
Due Today: reflection on our field trip to the Two Bridges Jail
Today’s Learning Target: What would a budget for someone living in Maine and working full-time at a minimum-wage job look like?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we completed the Calculating Net Income exercise together in class; we worked on the Apartment Rental Plan
Due Next Class: if not completed in class, complete the Apartment Rental Plan
Friday, 5/15 (we had a sub as Mrs. Wagner was at a workshop):
Due Today: if not completed last class, the Apartment Rental Plan
Today’s Learning Target: What would a budget for someone living in Maine and working full-time at a minimum-wage job look like?
What we did in class today: we finished the Apartment Rental Plan from last class and then worked on the Budget for a Minimum Wage Job
Due Next Class: if not completed in class, complete the Budget for a Minimum Wage Job
Tuesday, 5/21:
Due Today: if not completed last class, the Budget for a Minimum Wage Job
Today’s Learning Target: What are the causes and consequences of domestic violence: What is the job of a private investigator for the Sheriff’s office like?
What we did in class today: Steve Edmonson, the Domestic Violence Investigator for the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office, came in to talk with our class about Domestic Violence and what his job entails
Due Next Class: notes and reflection on Mr. Edmonson’s presentation
Thursday, 5/23:
Due Today: if not completed last class, your notes and reflection on Mr. Edmonson’s presentation
Today’s Learning Target: What are the causes and consequences of homelessness?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Intro to Homelessness Presentation
Due Next Class: none
Monday, 5/27: MEMORIAL DAY NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 5/28:
Due Today: none
Today’s Learning Target: What are the causes and consequences of homelessness?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we used the laptops to work on the Invisible People activity
Due Next Class: if not completed in class, finish the Invisible People activity; seniors should begin working on the Civic Issue Action Plan Project
Thursday, 5/30:
Due Today: if not completed in class, finish the Invisible People activity; seniors should be working on the Civic Issue Action Plan Project
Today’s Learning Target: What are the causes and consequences of homelessness?
What we did in class today: we visited the Tedford Shelter and spoke with Giff Jamison
Due Next Class: write a reflection of our visit to the Tedford Shelter; seniors should be working on the Civic Issue Action Plan Project