You and I will need Content Standards to show what you are doing for GRADUATION Credits
Pick 3 and Post as comments
Studies are showing certain test scores improve if students who are allowed to moderately play digital gamesTuesday, December 21, 2010
What does it take to graduate?
Studies are showing certain test scores improve if students who are allowed to moderately play digital games
Monday, December 20, 2010
How do I comment to past BLOGS?
Access December 17 "I Believe BLOG"Read all COMMENTS
Reply in COMMENTS to TWO (2) of your peers comments
Studies are showing certain test scores improve if students who are allowed to moderately play digital gamesFriday, December 17, 2010
What do you think was your favorite part of a peers project?
Access Blog--Follow Directions1- Think back to projects
2- Pick a favorite part from one of your peer's project
3-Give very brief statement of your own
4- What do you believe??
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
What is a Smart Phone? How may it effect now and in the future our lives?
1- Quick overview “Japan Cell Phone-a League of their Own”
Access class BLOG
2- Open each web site provided
3- Research web sites
4- Collaborative groups
· Smart phones available ( List at least 5 and what are good and bad about each)
· Service providers
( List at least 5 and what are good and bad about each)
· Smart phone features available-
( List at least 5 and what can they be used for)
· Applications available-
( List at least 5 and what can they be used for)
· Possible features/applications in future or security needed(Predict the future and what may someday be useful)
5- Copy/paste to comments
6- Reply to a peer’s comment
7- Present to class 3-2-1
WEB SITES
Friday, December 3, 2010
How do I animate a item from my project using FLASH?
1-Open project Power Point
2- Select a item from project
3- Place or draw item into FLASH stage then animate in some way specific to topic
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
What’s going on in Korea?
1- Access class BLOG
2- Open each web site provided
3- Research web sites
4- Write a letter(in WORD) to a peer about Korea
· Korean person
· Korean food
· Korean car you would drive
· US command in Korean
5- Copy/paste to comments
6- Reply to a peer’s comment
WEB SITES
Famous Koreans select someone
Korean Food-- select something you would try
Korean Cars - scroll down & Pick a car
US Military in Korea (Click on COMMAND & choose Unit)
When complete use GOOGLE EARTH and fly over North and South Korea
Friday, November 19, 2010
How will I earn Social Studies Credit? Tuesday Classwork
1- Use the Web site below and select 3 to 6 objectives that you will learn doing your project
12 Grade Objectives --12 grade Social Studies
2- Paste in on a Word document
3-Play the following Games and
4- Select 2 to 3 games that might work for your project add to Word Document and paste to Comments
What is plagiarism? Monday Classwork
1- Use GOOGLE an provide definitions and examples of the following words;plagiarism, Common knowledge
2-Write responses in WORD and post to Comments
3- Open Plagiarism Test in new window , then click on Plagiarism in FLASH
4- View Tutorial using buttons
5- Take Quiz -- IF UNSURE GO BACK TO TUTORIAL and find correct response
When complete FunBrain
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Why do we need heroes and entertainment during War?
1- Access class BLOG
2- Visit each web site provided
3- Research web sites
4- Write a letter(in WORD) to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta giving your feeling by comparing him to Harry Potter
5- Copy/paste to comments
6- Reply to a peer as if you were Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta
WEB SITES
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
How would I show appreciation for a veteran killed in service?
Grafton WV National Cemetary
1- Access class BLOG
2- Visit each web site provided
3- Research web sites provided and select a person
4- Write a letter of appreciation to the family of the deceased serviceman—write on WORD and paste-- ( minimum 4 paragraphs)
5- Post letter to comments
6- Respond to pre-selected peer as you would imagine a family member of a hero who gave their all might do so
Medal Of Honors Cultural Library
Enduring Freedom ( use the search of West Virginia or hometown)
Do a google search for additional info or your HERO
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Who won the big show?
1- Access class BLOG
2- Visit each web site provided
3- Research web sites provided and list 3 winners in each level of government
4- Label each winner as either legislative/executive/judicial
5- Use Election WORD form and save to flash drive
WEB SITES
Friday, October 29, 2010
What are the three levels and branches of government?
1- Access class BLOG
2- upload WORD form to desktop
3- Use listed web sites to research election ballot of local area
4- Fill in WORD document and save to Flash drive
WEB SITES
Scenario: Pick a local candidate, and prepare a short speech in which to convince your peers to vote for that person.
Research that person for facts that warrant your support
Thursday, October 28, 2010
What is news for teens?
1- Access class BLOG
2- Visit 3 of 5 web site provided and list 1 article from each
3- Read completely 2 article and write short summary on WORD
4- The two articles ---- find and list 2 web sites for each where additional info can be found.
5- Post document to comments
6-Read other posts and comment to at least 2 of your peers
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Who is running for WV senator? Who would I chose if I could vote?
1-Access Class BLOG
2- Use hyperlinked web sites to access information on election
3-Read /review information
4- Comment to class blog who you would vote for and 4 reasons why. Please write this in paragraph form on WORD then paste- I expect a substantial argument with reasons, and examples given.5- Post one comment about what another peer has written agree/disagree??
WEB SITES
After the above!!!!!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
What Judges represent your home districts? What judges are up for re-election?
1-Access Class BLOG
2- Use specific web sites for research to locate judges in your area
3- Use web site for research -- what judges are up for re-election.
4- Pick one judge and write an introductory letter, on WORD then paste to comments.(who am I, how are you doing, what can you do better)WEB SITES
After Post
Monday, October 4, 2010
What is the meaning of Burden of Proof?
The indictment is simply the description of
the charge made by the government against the defen-
dant; it is not evidence of guilt or anything else. The
defendant pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent.
He may not be found guilty by you unless all twelve of
you unanimously find that the government has proved
his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Research the meaning of Burden of Proof for the
1) defendant
2)prosecution.
Research the meaning of Reasonable Doubt
WEB SITES
Post as comment to Class BLOG--IN YOUR OWN WORDS (NO COPY/PASTE)
WORK ON FLASH
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Where are Gaza, West Bank and Israel? What religions are involved?
1 ** Access specific WEB sites for research to locate and describe the land**2 ** Open "WORD"
3 **Use relative location terms to write sentences describing 1Gaza, 2West Bank, and 3Israel**also include the majority religion of each region
example( West Virginia is south of Pennsylvania, west of Maryland, northwest of Virginia, north of Kentucky, and east of Ohio.)
4 **Post comment to BLOG
5 ** Copy -- Paste a map(of middle east region) and comment to word on your file on flash drive**
WEB SITES FOR RESEARCH--Allow video to load first
GOOGLE EARTH application fly to the place
GOOGLE NEWS --current news from Israel/Palestine
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
How does the US court system process a trial?
1-Select from the below list one famous Trial.Mike Vick
Lindsey Lohan --OJ Simpson-- Shoeless Joe Jackson --Scottsboro Boys
Sam Sheppard-- Chicago 7-- Lenny Bruce-- Leornard Peltier
Squeaky Fromme --Michael Jackson --John Hinckly --Timothy McVey
Chris Brown-- Kobe Bryant-- Hurricane Rubin Carter-- John Brown
LAPD (Rodney King Beating)-- Martha Stewart--
2-COPY Trial Project off Flash Drive
3-Paste to WORD document
4-Fill in research data and save to Flash drive for class presentation( you may collect pictures here)
Web Sites
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
What does the Judicial Branch use Juvenile Procedures for?
WV Juvenile ProcedureFriday, September 10, 2010
Who are 2 of my WV House of Delegate members?
Research the WV House of Delegates listed at Web site.
Pick 2 House of Delegates members .
Prepare a (3 paragraph)letter in WORD to one delegates .
1-Who am I and where do I live
2-What is important for my county to be a better place to live
3-What can you do for my county, to help with my suggestion
--Copy and paste letter to comments on your class blog----
Web sites
Thursday, September 9, 2010
What Civics topic may my BLOG title be?
MrG Who's on First.blogspot.com
Find 3 possible BLOG titles that may be related to CIVICS
Such as Government/ Leaders/Law/ Miliary
You may have to type this in so try to keep either short, or easy
Unique so it will be available
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
What is current BILL proposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates?
Research the bills listed at Web site.
Pick one bill.
Prepare a (3 paragraph)letter in WORD to delegate writing bill.
1-Why is bill important/not important
2-Why is bill good or bad
3-What do you think?
--Copy and paste letter to comments on your class blog----
Web sites
Web Sites for additional study
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
What is the current status for troops in Iraq?
Chief Ashton -2nd row 3rd from right
1-Access class blog
2- Students will use web sites to respond in essay form
3- What are WV military personnel doing in Iraq now?
4- What WV personnel doing in Afghanistan?
You might also search your local NEWSPAPER for information Nat. Guard unit
Monday, August 30, 2010
What type of City government is used for my local government?
Use web sites to research my local government-- if your city is small information may be difficult but usually not impossible-- You may chose another larger city near where you live.
Create a power point with
1-- Positions (mayor,city council members, city managers, police chiefs, fire chefs, ect)
2-Buildings (pictures, addresses)
3-Save to flash drive
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Can I sell my kidney's? or Is it really worth a arm and a leg?
1-Access Class BLOG
2-student will use Web sites to respond in essay form
3-Listen to 15 /20 min of Podcast --BODIES FOR SALE
(Does US Law satisfy Supreme Court Justice John Marshall-"nose test?)
4- Respond in Essay address to
Demand/ rights/ problems
5- When comment is posted—respond to 3 other’s comments
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
What level of government tells you what to do NOW??--OH Yeah Welcome back!!
1- Access your Blog and log in
2-Review the slide , and find what's wrong. Post what is changing and respond with your predictions?
Federal Govt
3- Use WV Links -- begin slide show on your local government--when complete post using your slideshareacct.4- Read a minimum 2 other peer blogs and comment to progress. Use Response rubric.View more presentations from ngarvin11.
5- Begin reviewing information on Podcast
Thursday, August 5, 2010
How do I create a advertisement for community service?
1-Access Class BLOG
2-student will use Web sites to research a WV fair
3-Student will create a OFFICE brochure, or flyer that uses 4 advertising strategies
4- The flier will also include dates, pricing,schedules,activities,music5-Student will save to class Flash drive
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
What does it take to be a Billionaire and who are five who belong to the club?
Use BILLIONAIRES Web site to respond to the following questions in essay form.
WRITE in WORD, then Post to comments & your BLOG
1- Who are 5 billionaires from the Forbes list
2-Post a comment (Your first name only at top)to my BLOG and your summer blog in essay form (at least one female and one person under 40) and tell their ages, where they are from, and what they did to make their $$$$ money?
WRITE in WORD, then Post to comments & your BLOG
1- Who are 5 billionaires from the Forbes list
2-Post a comment (Your first name only at top)to my BLOG and your summer blog in essay form (at least one female and one person under 40) and tell their ages, where they are from, and what they did to make their $$$$ money?
When Complete you can discover additional stuff about Billionaires or check out the below sites
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
I am looking to the future, and I want change. Who can I recommend for WV Senator?
You have done your research, now write a recommendation for a replacement for Robert Byrd.1) Tell me why he/she is qualified
2) Tell me why YOU think this would be a good decision.
USE GOOGLE search to help in your presentation.
Post your person and reasons to comments.
Make a flyer using Microsoft Publisher and print after my approval.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday 7/9 Who would I suggest to replace Senator Robert Byrd?
Senator Byrd is irreplaceable, but you as young people must think of the future. Laws must be made and the government must continue. Governor Manchin has asked you to lead the way and wants you to create a list of 10 West Virginians that are capable of taking on this job as Senator.1-Open a WORD page and put your first name at the top & type definitions torepresent and appoint
2-Use the WEB site below and find 10 people you would recommend with at least 1 picture and 1 hyperlink.
3-Type their names on WORD and provide 3 reasons why?Post to comments and to your blog.
When this lesson is complete you may access the WEB SITE below with teacher approval
thursday 7/8 How would I save money at a bank?
This a lesson on personal finance, on how to save money$$$.
1- Open Word and put your first name
3- Type the following questions to WORD
What is a savings account?
How do you make money through a bank?
Define interest?
What two types of interest are named?
When does interest work in your favor?
Banks pay interest in two ways. What are they?
_______________________ interest makes your savings grow faster.
4-Access the WEB SITE below and click on the "User Options" on the right- hand side, and click index to access Unit 3
5-Listen to Unit 3 and respond to the questions you typed on WORD
6- Copy WORD document and paste to comment
When finished work on stocks/other posted tasks
When this lesson is complete you may access the WEB SITE below with teacher approval
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