Hi guys,
I know this isn't exactly related to what you are studying right now - but since we spent so much time talking about nutrition and healthy eating, I want to show you this cool site. Remember, the average person should eat about 2000 calories a day (assuming they are doing about 45-60 minutes of exercise a day). So this website shows a bunch of different foods and how much 200 calories looks like. Go ahead and explore (and share with anyone you think would be interested):
WHAT DOES 200 CALORIES LOOK LIKE?
Friday, May 21, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Ancient Rome
Julius Caesar
Pompeii
Take the "Who are you" Quiz. Then after you have found out what Roman ruler you are, click the "Emperor of Rome" game!
You can also explore the Augustan Family Tree. How many people who were relatives got married?
After all that, feel free to click the links below and explore more information about Rome:
Fling the Teacher
Death in Rome Game
Dressed to Kill
Romance of Rome (click PLAY and wait for it to load)
Roman Army Gallery
Roman Numeral Matching Game
Pompeii
Take the "Who are you" Quiz. Then after you have found out what Roman ruler you are, click the "Emperor of Rome" game!
You can also explore the Augustan Family Tree. How many people who were relatives got married?
After all that, feel free to click the links below and explore more information about Rome:
Fling the Teacher
Death in Rome Game
Dressed to Kill
Romance of Rome (click PLAY and wait for it to load)
Roman Army Gallery
Roman Numeral Matching Game
Monday, May 10, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Career Tests!
Ok - a computer test really shouldn't choose your career for you, but maybe some of these tests can help you narrow down your interests! I've had fun with them myself.
Use the worksheet and these tests together:
Color Test
Other Career Test
What's Your Perfect Career?
Once you've narrowed down some ideas, go here to look at a very expansive list of jobs and their descriptions. It will also tell you how much they pay and what education/skills/experience you need:
LIST OF JOBS
Use the worksheet and these tests together:
Color Test
Other Career Test
What's Your Perfect Career?
Once you've narrowed down some ideas, go here to look at a very expansive list of jobs and their descriptions. It will also tell you how much they pay and what education/skills/experience you need:
LIST OF JOBS
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
BONES SITE
We will be using these sites for several different activities:
BONES
Virtual Skeleton Hunt
Match a Bone Game
Skelly Game
BONES
Virtual Skeleton Hunt
Match a Bone Game
Skelly Game
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
READ ALL DAY TOMORROW!
Hey guys!
I forgot to remind you all this afternoon that tomorrow is our READ ALL DAY event. Bring books that you want to read, plus I'll have tons of stuff you can read, too. Also, you can bring a blanket but no pajamas or anything like that. You won't need your binder or textbooks, but you will need a couple pencils.
See you tomorrow!
I forgot to remind you all this afternoon that tomorrow is our READ ALL DAY event. Bring books that you want to read, plus I'll have tons of stuff you can read, too. Also, you can bring a blanket but no pajamas or anything like that. You won't need your binder or textbooks, but you will need a couple pencils.
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A cool blog
I just found this site and it has a lot of cool pictures and info about art in China (old and new). Check it out if you have time:
China Blog
China Blog
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Vote for Harrison Park by tomorrow!
If you have a Facebook, please follow the link and vote for Harrison Park on the poll! We can get an additional $250 for our school garden if we get the most votes!
Vote here!!!
Vote here!!!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Letter writing help
A lot of you wanted to write a letter to the student from Pennsylvania - and here is an AWESOME site where you type in your information and it puts your letter into the right format.
Read Write Think: Letter Generator
Read Write Think: Letter Generator
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Just for the Hobbit Reading Group:
Here is the assignment, in case you needed to see it again:
TAG Project:
The Hobbit
Your job for this project will be to read The Hobbit independently outside of class and complete one of the following project options below:
1.
• Design and create four different book covers/movie posters for the book. Each cover/poster should be at least 16x22 inches large.
• On the back of each poster you will need to a paste a typed paragraph length explanation of the cover design.
• The designs must demonstrate what you know about the plot and characters in The Hobbit. Each cover/poster should show an important scene, character, object, or setting from the story. In other words, your posters cannot be plain words against a blank background.
• 100% of the work must be original. In other words, do not steal photos or pictures from books or the web and claim them as your own.
2.
• Type a 2-3 page long (typed and double-spaced) critique of the book. In this critique you will discuss what you felt worked well or what didn’t work well in The Hobbit. Here are some possible items of discussion: the characters, character development, humor, the setting, suspense, the poems, the plot, foreshadowing, description, the action, the dialogue, etc.
• The first paragraph should briefly overview your opinion of the book – liked it, hated it, or that it was okay.
• Each of the next three paragraphs should focus on an element of the book from the list above. Talk about the specific element and give examples from the book.
• The last paragraph should summarize your opinion and end your critique.
3.
• Choose a scene (or scenes) from the book and write a 32-line (or longer) poem. Your poem could also focus on one character, describing how they look and act.
• You can do the following for extra credit: Imitate the style of one of the poems in the book.
• Be sure to include a 1-2 paragraph explanation of which poem you imitated and discuss the poetic elements that you borrowed from it (meter, rhyme scheme, stanzas, etc.)
4.
• In 2-3 typed pages, compare and contrast The Hobbit with another fantasy or quest novel that you’ve read.
• The first paragraph should briefly overview your opinion of both of the books – did you like one better than the other or did you like both equally.
• Each of the next three paragraphs should focus on one specific difference or similarity between the two books. Give specific examples from both of the books.
• The last paragraph should summarize your opinion and end your paper.
5.
• Create a “Yellow Pages” phone and address directory of at least 25 characters in the story. Be creative!
• Include advertisements (associated with the book) and a front/back cover. You may include want-ads or classifieds if you choose.
6.
• Create 10 Record Covers for different poems in The Hobbit. The designs must be on SQUARE 5”x5” paper or cardstock.
• The images must demonstrate what you know about the plot and characters in the poems. Each cover should show an important scene, character, object, or setting from the poem. In other words, your poem cannot be plain words against a blank background.
• 100% of the work must be original. In other words, do not steal photos or pictures from books or the web and claim them as your own.
7.
• Create a series of Organizers to demonstrate your knowledge of The Hobbit. Include a Unit Organizer (and Expanded Map), at least one Frame, at least one LINCS, and Question Exploration OR Concept Mastery. These must be self-created and demonstrate thoughtful knowledge of the story. Present them in a professional folder or portfolio cover.
This project is due February 19th!!
Keep in mind that spelling, grammar, and presentation are ALWAYS an important part of your project and will be reflected in your grade.
TAG Project:
The Hobbit
Your job for this project will be to read The Hobbit independently outside of class and complete one of the following project options below:
1.
• Design and create four different book covers/movie posters for the book. Each cover/poster should be at least 16x22 inches large.
• On the back of each poster you will need to a paste a typed paragraph length explanation of the cover design.
• The designs must demonstrate what you know about the plot and characters in The Hobbit. Each cover/poster should show an important scene, character, object, or setting from the story. In other words, your posters cannot be plain words against a blank background.
• 100% of the work must be original. In other words, do not steal photos or pictures from books or the web and claim them as your own.
2.
• Type a 2-3 page long (typed and double-spaced) critique of the book. In this critique you will discuss what you felt worked well or what didn’t work well in The Hobbit. Here are some possible items of discussion: the characters, character development, humor, the setting, suspense, the poems, the plot, foreshadowing, description, the action, the dialogue, etc.
• The first paragraph should briefly overview your opinion of the book – liked it, hated it, or that it was okay.
• Each of the next three paragraphs should focus on an element of the book from the list above. Talk about the specific element and give examples from the book.
• The last paragraph should summarize your opinion and end your critique.
3.
• Choose a scene (or scenes) from the book and write a 32-line (or longer) poem. Your poem could also focus on one character, describing how they look and act.
• You can do the following for extra credit: Imitate the style of one of the poems in the book.
• Be sure to include a 1-2 paragraph explanation of which poem you imitated and discuss the poetic elements that you borrowed from it (meter, rhyme scheme, stanzas, etc.)
4.
• In 2-3 typed pages, compare and contrast The Hobbit with another fantasy or quest novel that you’ve read.
• The first paragraph should briefly overview your opinion of both of the books – did you like one better than the other or did you like both equally.
• Each of the next three paragraphs should focus on one specific difference or similarity between the two books. Give specific examples from both of the books.
• The last paragraph should summarize your opinion and end your paper.
5.
• Create a “Yellow Pages” phone and address directory of at least 25 characters in the story. Be creative!
• Include advertisements (associated with the book) and a front/back cover. You may include want-ads or classifieds if you choose.
6.
• Create 10 Record Covers for different poems in The Hobbit. The designs must be on SQUARE 5”x5” paper or cardstock.
• The images must demonstrate what you know about the plot and characters in the poems. Each cover should show an important scene, character, object, or setting from the poem. In other words, your poem cannot be plain words against a blank background.
• 100% of the work must be original. In other words, do not steal photos or pictures from books or the web and claim them as your own.
7.
• Create a series of Organizers to demonstrate your knowledge of The Hobbit. Include a Unit Organizer (and Expanded Map), at least one Frame, at least one LINCS, and Question Exploration OR Concept Mastery. These must be self-created and demonstrate thoughtful knowledge of the story. Present them in a professional folder or portfolio cover.
This project is due February 19th!!
Keep in mind that spelling, grammar, and presentation are ALWAYS an important part of your project and will be reflected in your grade.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
How Exercise Affects the Brain
We will be watching this video in Science tomorrow - please don't watch it ahead of time unless you want to watch it twice! :)
Exercise and the Brain
Exercise and the Brain
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Never miss an important date again...
I finally figured out why those school planners I gave you at the beginning of the year don't work very well for me. They are SOOOO 1982! We need something more digital! Something high-tech! So I synched up my blog with my google calendar (and there it is above). It has all the important dates for homework, assignments, projects, or anything special going on in the future.
NOW YOU DON'T HAVE TO ASK ME IN PERSON! OR EVEN IN EMAIL (right Tommy??). If you click on the event it will give you more information. No excuses, people!
And by the way, this is how they do it in the real world. Schools have a tendency to be about 20 years behind...but not me! :D
What do you think?
NOW YOU DON'T HAVE TO ASK ME IN PERSON! OR EVEN IN EMAIL (right Tommy??). If you click on the event it will give you more information. No excuses, people!
And by the way, this is how they do it in the real world. Schools have a tendency to be about 20 years behind...but not me! :D
What do you think?
Friday, January 22, 2010
Today's assignment's and schedule
Today will be slightly different than usual. Here is what I want you to do:
1. Log on to Goodreads and take the quiz I created about "The Hobbit." It is an open book quiz, so you can use your Literaure textbook.
2. Post your score (this is how I will give you a grade).
3. Go straight into working on your Ancient India paper. I will give you a scoring guide to help you fine-tune your paper.
4. At 10:30, we will watch the movie "The Hobbit."
5. If EVERYONE follows directions this morning, we go into the greenhouse/garden with Ralph this afternoon.
1. Log on to Goodreads and take the quiz I created about "The Hobbit." It is an open book quiz, so you can use your Literaure textbook.
2. Post your score (this is how I will give you a grade).
3. Go straight into working on your Ancient India paper. I will give you a scoring guide to help you fine-tune your paper.
4. At 10:30, we will watch the movie "The Hobbit."
5. If EVERYONE follows directions this morning, we go into the greenhouse/garden with Ralph this afternoon.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Add me on Goodreads!
Here is my profile on goodreads - just click the link, then add my profile to your account.
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3128046
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3128046
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