~:[CH11 - Day 132]:~ Match Made in ...

 
~:[CH11 - Day 132]:~ Match Made in ...

I was tired yesterday. After hosting the pizza party and going to both CIF matches, I uploaded pictures until late. I was tired, but the assignment during 1st period made today just a bit easier despite the crazy schedule. We are on our international trading unit and one assignment I created was a "trading" profile for every country. How it works is, every student is assigned a country and creates a profile. What do they have to offer (exports) and what are they looking for in a partner (imports)? They make it fun and truly try to grab people's attention, but heed to my warning of keeping it appropriate. After giving their pitch, they go outside and try to find their best match. Seniors seem to enjoy it, while also seeing them act out the negotiating role of trade partners. While most of my MUN students are all too familiar with trading, this assignment truly makes them dig deeper into the details of a country as they try to figure out how to best match themselves with another partner. In the end, I found my way home and used the remainder of the day to get things done for our track banquet while also packing and getting ready for Davis tomorrow. While I am sad I won't be heading to CIF Finals, at least it meant I'd be able to go to Davis. I guess this year, Davis was the best match for me.