Since we (in Chardon) are on Winter break, I decided to spend the day at Beachwood.  As part of my duties I was nice enough to teach Mr. Holman's classes for him.  We (Well really I) introduced the Middle Ages Webquest and helped the students pick their social classes.  I had an awesome time and it was pretty cool to see the students at BMS in person instead of through a Skype conversation.  I was also humbled that some of the 8th graders remembered my face and stopped by to say hello. 

Mr. Holman will be visiting the Chardon students the first week we come back from break.

Yesterday's daily assignment is copied and pasted below. As I asked students to share their ideas and  thinking.  This answer from third period was outstanding.  Great Work and more importantly, great thinking.  WAY TO SEE CONNECTIONS.  I asked her to send me a copied version, not just a screenshot and will add it later.  

This is not a required assignment, but if you finish your classwork this will get you thinking.  After you watch this, leave a comment on your feelings about this clip. 

Directions for your blog are given in the tutorial below.  
After I stopped the tutorial, I found this link.  You might find with worth a few minutes of your time. 


Government Blog: 
Title (2Pts)
State Standard for Government (2Pts)
Define key ideas (explain meaning in paragraph or define with examples) Direct, Representative Democracy and Monarchy and how you can participate in American Government.  (4 PTS)
Explain what you have learned (min of Five sentences) and respond to this questions: What type of government would you want to live in a why?—(5 Pts)
Embed Google Doc Notes on Government types (1Pts)
Total Points possible (14)
EXTRA  Images with captions of each type of government.  Short Quiz tomorrow. 

Your blog should look like this ONE, BUT WITH ANSWERS:
1.  What does the Day that will live in Infamy mean? 
2.  Google "This day in History".  Read article on Pearl Harbor and then list five facts that happened this day.  Here is the link: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history
3.  What Youtube as a class.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAnOtWm5OrM
4.  Write about your feelings on this video for three minutes. 
5.  Now embed the youtube onto your blog: link again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAnOtWm5OrM
6.  List three questions you have about Pearl Harbor.   THIS DOES NOT MEAN WE WILL ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.

Today we started setting up student's webpages.  These pages are confidential (not open for public viewing).  Monday I will send home more detailed information as to how we will use these websites and give parents the option to opt out if they so desire.  Students are allowed to personalize their websites, school appropriate and always keeping in mind that we want to "leave digital footprints worth following".  Students have been warned that there are no second chances, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.  You may see your son/daughter working on their site over the weekend.  Monday I will give the students more guidance as to how to format, use and enjoy their ability to publish their knowledge.  Have a great weekend everyone!!!

The website to visit in order to edit your website is http://students.weebly.com