It is getting to be that time of year. Time to start preparing for your final exams. This website might help you with all of your subjects, and may be something you can create and utilize in the future, but as for my classes, check out what others have already done.
Government flashcards can be found here.
Economics flashcards can be found here.
Every Thursday until school is out, I plan to stay and work in the large courtyard off the IMC. Meet me there around 2:30 in clothes and shoes that you can work in. I will award bonus points based on your helpfulness and the time you put in to help.
Mrs. Dressig will host clean-up opportunities in the pond courtyard as well. Dates and times to be announced.
Mr. Wright plans to give lunch passes to the courtyard for those who help to maintain them. He is also looking into replacing the first window section in the 300 hallway, off the cafeteria with a door for easier access to the courtyard.
Continue to keep up with the changes in the courtyards as we add trees, plants, retention basins, and other things. We are trying to get a wildlife designation for these green spaces.
Two new extra credit opportunities have just been created.
First, anyone who would like to listen to an interesting radio news story and answer a few questions should check out the link to Mr. Loman’s website.
Second, anyone who is interested in making courtyard improvements should plan on staying after school on Thursdays through the end of the year. Some Saturday workdays will be announced later.
I would like to have a reasonable online discussion about the Trayvon Martin murder case. Please proceed cautiously, and consider your words carefully. Sharing your opinions is important to a blog, but sharing links, other sources of information, and helpful insights to encourage thoughtful discussion is even better. Remember your name goes on every entry you make here. Thanks
Today the Supreme Court will begin a very important case that might have long-lasting implications. Government classes should be interested in the fact that it involves all three branches, federalism, and limited government. Economics classes should note that it involves private enterprise, economic freedom, and macroeconomic policy. Of course this is a Contemporary Issue set to become history as we blog about it.
Here are some sources to find out more:
I am open to hearing from any of you about who you think will win the men’s championship, or have a great upset, BUT the two best stories from this year’s tournament are from the women’s bracket.
Please comment on Elena Della Donne and her decision to pass up playing for perennial power Connecticut, staying home to help mid-major Deleware.
Please comment on Britteny Griner, the most dominant player in their respective sport, and the potential for Baylor to be the only team to ever finish a season 40-0.
Many of you have kept up with Invisible Children through social media ever since they visited our school in the fall. Some of you have recently gotten reacquainted with the organization. If you are not aware, they are planning a spring event to raise awareness to lead to the capture of LRA terrorist, Joseph Kony. The new video has garnered a lot of media attention for Invisible Children. Some are questioning their mission, others their finances. Please investigate and comment on how you feel about the latest news.
Both Romney and Santorum campaigned in Northeastern Ohio on the eve of Super Tuesday voting. Gingrich is counting on a convincing win in his home state of Georgia. Where can Ron Paul win? Which candidate has gotten your vote? Why do like that candidate? What troubles you about the race?
What responsibility do any of the candidates have concerning a response to Rush Limbaugh’s comments about a Georgetown University student?
Some experts say that the only number that matters in this race is unemployment, and if it continues to decline through November, then Obama will be reelected, but if it trends back up, then any of the republican candidates will win. What are your thoughts about this? Others claim that the gas prices are important to the campaign. If gas is $5 per gallon this summer, does that spell doom for Obama’s reelection? Explain whether Newt’s economics are sound, when he said he could give us gas at $2.50.
First watch the film, then respond to any of my questions (MORE THAN A MONTHNAME), and maybe even contribute to the talkback online. Note: Contemporary Issues class has already answered my questions, and need to help develop the conversation more through this blog for extra credit. Warning: the film is not available after 3/1/12 – after all, it won’t be Black History Month anymore!?
Follow the news coverage about the President’s proposed budget, and the republican response. Comment on the parts of the plans that you think are likely to get passed in Congress, which are good ideas, which are not. Check out these links for information:
