Principles+of+EAT+Nov+16+-+20

= Monday - Thursday =

Let's review some ethical behavior? What would you do? Respond to each of the scenarios given on this assignment.

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= // My Favorite Teacher! // = How is a school like a bookstore? They are both places of aspiration, passion, education and dreams.

Help Barnes & Noble tell the community about teachers who you appreciate! Write one of the following: - essay - poem - thank-you letter

In your entry, explain how a teacher has influenced you life. Be sure to explain why you admire and appreciate your teacher. Assignments must be 500 words or less, in English, and word-processed on 8.5" x 11" white paper. Margins must be 1" with a centered title and by line.

To make this assignment even more worthwhile, let's add a twist! Submit your entry to the Barnes and Noble "My Favorite Teacher" contest by March 1. To do that, simply take the permission form home and have your parents sign it. (Note: The teacher that you write about for this contest must be currently employed by a public or private elementary, middle, or high school.)
 * Fix Your Eyes on the Prize! **

The winning teacher from each store will be recognized at the special event at a local Barnes & Noble location and receive a special award acknowledging their achievement. The student who writes the winning essay, poem, or thank-you letter will also receive a certificate of recognition and be honored at the store.
 * PRIZES: **

Regional winners will receive a $500 Barnes and Noble Gift Card. The winner of the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of the Year award will receive $5000 and be recognized at a special event at a Barnes and Noble Store. The winning teacher's school will receive $5000 as well.

= Friday  =



Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah! It's College Day at BCTAL

== Visit with college recruiters from the Universities listed below and find out the skinny on how to get in at your college of choice. Deadlines to Dollars - today is your chance to ask the pro's. ==

[|The University of North Texas] [|Stephen F. Austin State University] [|University of Texas, Arlington] [|Tarleton State University] [|Texas Wesleyan University] [|Texas Christian University]

= Monday =

Where do the roots of formal education begin in this country? Explore the historical timeline of what took place for the current U.S. education system to evolve. You'll be surprised at some of the interesting facts involved in this unit! = = To begin, let's discuss of how to record information a.k.a. taking notes.

Set up an account in Evernote, a free web-based note-taking system that will help you organize information (notes, documents, pics, images, etc.) = = Follow directions as you set up your account. You may set this up on as many devices as you would like - phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc. - to make it easily accessible. This is possible way for you to stay organized in college!

== // **Education During the Colonial Period (1600 - 1775) ** //

Read pp. in //**Teaching**//. After reading, construct notes in Evernote to help you remember the information. Use word-processing features (color, size, bold, etc.) to help you organize and understand the information effectively. At the end of class, save your notes. Print if finished.