Week of February 25, 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008

Journal: Critics say that America is falling behind the rest of the world in education.  Many cite that it is due to America's school calendar.  America still bases its calendar on the days when students needed to be our for summer to help their parents harvest the crops.  Meanwhile, most other industrialized nations are on a year-round calendar, some even attending 6 days per week.  Should we change our schedule to be more competitive?  Why or why not?  Give details to support your answer.

Timed Reading 15
Finish Infopix assignment/discussion

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Journal:  How often do you use the internet?  What do you use the internet for?  Do you think that more technology is a good thing or bad thing?

InfoPix Red Test

TeenBiz "Are Websites Watching You?"

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Journal: What would you like to change in the world?  What are you doing to help?  Why aren't you doing more?

TeenBiz "Grandmas for Change"

2nd Period - Gloria Moss presentation

Thursday, February 28, 2008

TeenBiz and FCAT Terms practice

3rd and 4th period - Gloria Moss presentation

Friday, February 29, 2008

FCAT Oh!  Test Taking Strategies