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Wednesday: January 30,2008
Today we’re starting our study of World War I.
We watched a few video clips from unitedstreaming.com.
Tonights Homework was to read pages 181-188 in your red books and answer questions #1-5.
Thursday: January 31, 2008
Start of the World War I foldable
Friday: February 1, 2008
Continue Phase I of the WWI foldable.
After much consideration, I’ve decided to postpone the wiki-project. I felt that there was a combination of my under-planning and a lack of interest with the students. I’m a little upset that it didn’t take off like I expected. I feel really bad for the few students that were really into the project. I’m going to have to send that project to the shop for some re-tooling. I hope to bring it out later on in the year with some revisions to the directions. A sad, sad day. 
This week we start our wiki project. I’m a little apprehensive about the entire thing. I’m also excited to see how it turns out. I’m placing all responsibility into the hands of the students. All I’m showing them is how to work with the wiki website. All research and editing is up to them.
Our project schedule is as follows:
This project should take no longer than 5 school days.
Monday: January 27,2008
“Wikis in Plain English”
Video from: http://www.commoncraft.com
The Rules of Wiki – The Warranty
Groups and Topics
Preliminary Research in Classroom.
Tuesday: January 28, 2008
(Media Center)
Research in Media Center
Pictures and Information with citations
Wednesday: January 29, 2008
(Media Center)
Edit text in MS word first, then copy and paste to Wiki
How to edit in Wiki.
Thursday: January 30, 2008
(Media Center)
Complete editing.
Touch-ups.
Friday: January 31, 2008
(Media Center if needed)
Any finishing touches
I’d like to say we’re in the Home Stretch, but we’re not. But, I can see the finish line…you just have to squint your eyes a little.
Here’s our agenda for the week:
Monday – January 21, 2008
No School – MLK Jr Day
Tuesday – January 22, 2008
Review page 166 – #1 and 2
7-4.4 – Graphic Organizers – page 169
Vocabulary Discussion – Modernize – To advance technologically
Read Pages 169-171
Answer Questions #1,2,3
7-4.5 – Questions #1-3 on page 171
Wednesday – January 23, 2008
7-4.4 & 7-4.5 Notes – Discussion
Now What?
Thursday – January 24, 2008
Review Game
Friday – January 25, 2008
7-4 – Big Quiz
Pick Groups For Wiki-Project
With the exception of the Yankees, my favorite sports teams aren’t really known for winning….until this year.
My alma mater, Rutgers University had a so-so year. They ended their season 8-5 and won the 2008 International Bowl in Toronto, Canada. Let’s hope the Scarlet Knights get to achieve something big next year.
And then comes the Giants…Continually doubted this year by football analysts and the general population, the G-Men got no respect. They were the underdog the past three weeks, with only Terry Bradshaw and myself picking them to win. I can not tell you how excited I am!! Now they’ll get a rematch with the undefeated Patriots. I honestly think the Giants have a chance to upset the cheaters Patriots.
Go Giants! 
So I got tagged by a booklover. I hate to disappoint, so here it goes.
7 random facts about me:
1. I have a crooked arm. I fell out of a tree when I was seven years old and broke my elbow. After 6 weeks with a cast on, the doctor removed the cast an realized that something was a little askew. It was my arm!! So he offered to re-break it and set it straight. I declined his generous offer and now I have a crooked arm.
2. When I find a hobby, I get really into it for about 2 months. I search all possible internet sites for information about whatever I’m into at that moment in time. I get all these cool accessories for that hobby. I buy all sorts of books to further my interest. Then all of a sudden, something else comes up and that original hobby takes a back seat. Right now I’m into photography.
3. Clichés, catch phrases, and repetitive wit drive me insane.
Cliché – “A penny saved is a penny earned”
Phrase – “It is what it is”
Repetitive Wit – (I also bartend, so I hear a lot of it) – Here’s the scene…I clear an empty plate from in front of a guest and he decides to be witty and tell me that he didn’t like it…”Oh you’re so funny sir, I have never, ever heard that one.
4. I’m training for a marathon….kinda. I was in training for a marathon and then I find out that I’m scheduled to do something that weekend with my fiancée. I’m still going to train like I’m running the marathon and maybe run a mock marathon the next weekend.
5. My dream car is a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. There is just something about that wood paneling that I love. I actually had one that my dad bought for me when I was in college. He saw it driving on the Garden State Parkway and it just happened to pull off our exit. My dad got his attention and he pulled to the side of the road. It turned out the guy was selling it. I actually had to go on an interview with the guy because he wasn’t going to sell this car to just anybody. I passed!!
6. I play the guitar. I started taking guitar lessons when I was 12. I was in bands all throughout high school. I’ve played in NYC a few times. The most serious band I was in, I played the bass guitar. We were fresh out of college, still living at home with our parents and just having fun.
7. I’m getting married in April 2008. I proposed to my fiancée with a Canadian beer bottle and a string. She loved it…I think.
So, I have to tag people and hopefully they’ll keep the meme going. Let the record state that I don’t really like these things, but I felt I should complete it anyway. I choose Greg (he won’t do it), Cheryl, CMS Library (That’ll be interesting). How about some students… Glenn, Kristen, Kirby, Aly, Kylie, and Olivia. That’ll give them something to do over this long break.
Here are the rules:
- Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
- Share 7 random and or weird things about yourself.
- Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs (I tagged 5…it’s dinner time!).
- Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
Ladies and Gentlemen…HOW ‘BOUT THEM GIANTS!!
The 2nd Quarter ends this week, so make sure you hand in any make-up work that you might have for me. You will not be able to hand in any old assignments after the quarter ends. We must move forward.
Monday, January 14th
MIRP
Vocabulary Discussion: Monroe Doctrine, annex, treaty
People to Meet: James Monroe, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt
Tuesday, January 15th
Causes and Effects of the Spanish American War
Video: America Becomes a World Power
Wednesday, January 16th
Vocabulary Discussion: rebellion, sovereignty, Sepoy, Great Mutiny, Open Door Policy
People to Meet: Rudyard Kipling, Jane Addams
Thursday, January 17th
Early Dismissal for Students
Are you For or Against Imperialism?
Page 166 #1 and 2
Friday, January 18th
Student Holiday
Here’s our agenda for the week
Monday – 1/7/2008
MIRP
Vocabulary Discussion: Imperialism, colony, direct rule, indirect rule, protectorate, sphere of influence
People to Meet: James Cook, Ferdinand de Lesseps, Thomas Raffles, Robert Clive
Tuesday – 1/8/2008
Wednesday – 1/9/2008
Map Activity – European Imperialism in Africa
Thursday – 1/10/08
7-4.1 Cause and Effect Activity
Friday – 1/11/08
7-4.1 and 4.2 Quiz
In your red workbooks: Read Pages 155-158. Answer questions 1-3
Sorry I haven’t updated the blog in a while, but I’ve been super busy. Since the last post we’ve been on vacation, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated, the New Year came, I lost my passport, Rutgers won the International Bowl, and we started a new unit in Social Studies.
See What They’re Saying…