Monday, March 31, 2014

S. E. Hinton

Research S. E. Hinton. Give a one paragraph bio of the author. Respond to two classmates.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Something Fun To Do On Spring Break

Research something fun to do on Spring Break. What would you like to do? How much will it cost? Respond to two classmates.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Minimum Wage Law

Research "Minimum Wage Law." What is the State and Federal minimum wage? Do you think it should be revised? What would the changes do? Respond to two classmates.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Forces of Storms

Research the different forces of a storm. Describe the different levels. Respond to two classmates.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Rescue Swimmer

Research rescue swimmer. What does it take to become a rescue swimmer? What responsibilities does a rescue swimmer have? Would you ever be a rescue swimmer? Respond to two classmates.

Dangers of Deep Sea Fishing

Research the dangers of deep sea fishing. Describe the dangers of fishing in the open sea. Respond to two classmates.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Famous Pirates

Research "Famous Pirates." Pick one and give a description of his life. Make sure and choose one different than your classmates. Respond to two of your classmates.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

The U.S. Coast Guard

Describe the responsibilities of the Coast Guard. What are the dangers of being in the Coast Guard?
What type of people join the Coast Guard? Respond to two Classmates.

Monday, March 10, 2014

"The Storm of The Century"

Research "The Storm of The Century, October, 1991". In your own words, give a brief synopsis of the storm. (5 Sentences) Respond to two classmates

Cape Cod

Research Cape Cod. Describe that town including the weather. Respond to two classmates.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Research Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Give 7 facts about it that are not used by your classmates. Respond to two classmates.

Voter Turn Out

Research "Reasons for voter turn out." Explain why people do or do not vote. Respond to 2 classmates.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Sebastian Junger

Research Sebastian Junger. He is the author of our next book "The Perfect Storm." Give 7 facts about Junger that are not used by your classmates. Respond to two classmates.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

"Woman's Right To Vote"

Research "Woman's Right To Vote".  Although Susan B. Anthony had a major role in this movement, the right to vote didn't take place for years later. Explain how and when this took place.  Respond to two classmates.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Academy Awards

Research the Academy Awards from last night. Which awards do you agree with? Describe some of the fashions from the red carpet.  Respond to two classmates.