Monthly Archives: March 2012

Journals 67-68

J67- What aspect(s) about the sinking of the Titanic interests you the most? J68- Free write- spring break.

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Journals 67-69

J67- What precautions do you currently take to prevent from getting ill? J68- Will the diseases of today (both communicable and noncommunicable) be obsolete in 50 years? Why/why not? J69- Take the quiz on the back of your Student Issue. … Continue reading

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Criteria for Research Project

You have been assigned a topic associated with Titanic.  Conduct your research, tracking your sources, create a visual such as  a PowerPoint/Keynote presentation or a poster, and present your information.   Following are three websites you may use.  Remember to … Continue reading

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Rubric for Presentations

Audience Participation   Attention on each speaker, raising hand to speak or ask questions, no talking out of turn during presentations.   Visual 5 Required visual is complete and present.  It is used to enhance  the presentation.   Factual 5 … Continue reading

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Links for Spirituals

“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”  by Etta James: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thz1zDAytzU “Go Down, Moses”  by Lois Armstrong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP5EfwBWgg0 …feel free to share any other great versions that you may find!  

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Journals 64-66

J64- React to the “Tice Davids”(p51) incident OR the “Nat Turner”(p54) incident…   1/2 page J65- If you were a slave in the 1850’s, would you have attempted to escape using the Underground Railroad? There were many risks they had to … Continue reading

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Harriet Tubman Vocab 2

Harriet Tubman Vocabulary 2: Quakers– a religious group, many felt it was their duty to help slaves escape freedom. Safe house– a place where runaway slaves could find food and shelter. Also known as a “station.” Overseer– a person who … Continue reading

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Spelling 17

Anarchy Imprudent Impersonate Incognito Negligent Anesthesia Immobilize Impatiently Indecisive Negative Anemia Immaculate Inaccurate Invalid Nonchalant Anonymous Impromptu Neglect Nonexistent Inactive

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Journals 65-66

J65- Is violence a problem for you or anyone in your family? What are some ways to effectively solve problems without the use of violence? J66- Have you ever been involved in or witnessed a hate crime? Describe…

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Journals 62-63

J62- If you could go back in time and give advice to any historical figure, who would it be and what would your advice be? J63- “…ideas are contagious–particularly ideas that concern the rights of man.” (p.29) *1/2 page response

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