On an February 2, morning a disaster happened to a retirement committee. Tornadoes ripped through the community. At least 19 residents were killed in the storm. Some residents had only tiles of their roof off others had their homes destroyed. There was a church building that could with stand up to 150 mile an hour winds but it got destroyed. Officials say that this storm was worst that the 2004 hurricane.
1. What do you think might have caused the tornadoes?
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/02/florida.destroy/index.html
Friday, February 02, 2007
Podcast Book Review
I don't want to be the only celebrity in class, so you will create your own podcasts based on book reviews. You can choose any book you'd like (providing it's SCHOOL APPROPRIATE!) and it's something that would be enjoyable for other middle school students to read.
Type up a short book review (no longer than one page double spaced), but be sure to include the following introduction:
"Hi, this is _________ with another howling book review. Today I'd like to tell you about (book name) by (book author). (At this point, you can mention any awards the book has won, etc.) "
After this brief introduction, tell what you liked (and maybe didn't like) about the book. Be sure not to give away the ending!
Type up a short book review (no longer than one page double spaced), but be sure to include the following introduction:
"Hi, this is _________ with another howling book review. Today I'd like to tell you about (book name) by (book author). (At this point, you can mention any awards the book has won, etc.) "
After this brief introduction, tell what you liked (and maybe didn't like) about the book. Be sure not to give away the ending!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
"If they weren't college-ready by eighth grade, they didn't make it..."
The above title is a quote (and link) from a lengthy article in one of my education magazines. I know it may not seem incredibly interesting, but this article directly relates to you PLUS it mentions what we talked about today: if it ain't on the FCAT, the chances of it being thoroughly covered in school are slim.
So what do you think about eighth-grade? Too much pressure? Enough knowledge? Are you really college ready?
No grade for this--just wanted to share and hear your thoughts!
PS: Great job following directions for current events!
So what do you think about eighth-grade? Too much pressure? Enough knowledge? Are you really college ready?
No grade for this--just wanted to share and hear your thoughts!
PS: Great job following directions for current events!
The moon's fate
The moon is the object that causes Earth's high and low tides. However many years probably more tan one billion years it is predicted that the moon may cause problems to Earth and possibly destroy it. The moon, as time is progressing is moving further away and also closer to Earth. While in New moon the moon comes slightly closer to Earth and in a full moon it moves slightly farther from Earth. If the Moon is predicted to continue this to a point when it is a new moon it will be 11,470 miles above the Earth.
1. What will happen if the Moon is 11,470 miles above Earth?
1. What will happen if the Moon is 11,470 miles above Earth?
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Phones, passengers, fatigue put teen drivers at risk
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois (AP) -- Studies find that many distractions other than drinking and driving cause fatal car accidents every year which increase the risk for teenage drivers."We need to go beyond the message of drinking and driving and also talk about the message of distractions," said Dr.Flaura Winston a cheif investigator in the study. Teenagers drive with many obstacles ranging from cell phones to passengers that add on to the thousands of fatal car crashes that occure every year. Even though 90 percent of teenagers say they never drive after drinking or doing drugs many in-car distractions are the No.1 reason of tragic accidents involving teens.
1.Do you think that there should be stricter driving requirements for teens?Explain.
2.What are some of the distractions that interfere with teens driving safely?
1.Do you think that there should be stricter driving requirements for teens?Explain.
2.What are some of the distractions that interfere with teens driving safely?
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Bush to call for 20 percent cut in gasoline use
Washington D.C.--In today's State of the Union address, President Bush will propose a plan to decrease United States' gasoline usage by 20 percent. The president has a 10-year plan to cut gasoline use which includes stricter standards on automakers and producing 35 billion gallons of renewable fuel by the year 2017. This move would be the same as taking 26 million cars off the roads of the U.S.
Bush will announce that storing up the extra fuel will give the nation a reliable backup in times of crisis.
1. How do you think this 10-year oil storage will affect our society?
2. Do you think reducing gas usage by 20 percent is a good idea? why or why not?
Bush will announce that storing up the extra fuel will give the nation a reliable backup in times of crisis.
1. How do you think this 10-year oil storage will affect our society?
2. Do you think reducing gas usage by 20 percent is a good idea? why or why not?
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