My Brother in Law ... The IRONMAN

This is a short video of my brother-in-law finishing his IRONMAN in Arizona this past weekend. That is 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, and 26.2 miles of running!! What a fun day. Can you tell who the crazy guy is yelling his name??

Extra Credit

Want 5 bonus points of extra credit???

If so, then figure out how many miles I will be traveling by plane this weekend. I am leaving Baltimore and flying to Chicago. Then to Phoenix. I will leave Phoenix and fly to Dallas, then end up in Baltimore again.

How many miles? Write the answer on a sheet of paper and turn it in to me Tuesday for extra credit.

Midweek Update

Hey folks! Great job this week so far. As we hit Wednesday, lets keep a few things in mind. First, please continue to prepare for the 50 States Test at the end of the week - do NOT try to study one night and expect to get a good grade. Second, please do YOUR part in your group project. The group can not finish if you don't pull your weight. Last, continue to ask questions if you are confused.

I am so happy to see most of you really working hard on your SW Asia and RV Projects. Keep developing that habit of hard work.

Clean out your Notebook!!

Here are the directions for cleaning out your notebook. Some of you may not have heard them because you are not in my Colt Periods. Do this ASAP to help you stay organized.

During your three day break!!!

Please remember that you still need to do a few things during your extended weekend. We have an extremely busy week coming up. We have a current events test, physical map test of Southwest Asia, 50 States Test of the U.S., and a major project due. Please keep your mind sharp by reviewing over the weekend. Any questions let me know.

Class News for Week of November 10

Hey gang. This week we will continue our study of Southwest Asia. Be ready for a Political and a Physical Map test during the week. We will also begin our SW Asia project where you will be working in groups. It will be a two-day project with a lot to do...be ready to work. Any questions, let me know!

Soccer = National Pride

As an example of soccer being a source of national pride, I found a video that I like of England's national team. They need a goal in the last minute to make it to the World Cup...watch what happens!

Remember, Remember...

In England, today is a celebration called Guy Fawkes Day. There is a little saying that goes...

Remember, Remember, the 5th of November!

If you want to hear about this guy and why they celebrate him trying to blow up the most important building in their country, research the term "Guy Fawkes". Trust me....it is cool!

TUESDAY RESEARCH CANCELLED

The research day scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled. Pass on the info to everyone you know who was thinking about attending. I will still have a day on Thursday.

Sorry, but I have to vote!!!!

Class News for Week of November 3

Hey gang. Time to start a new unit. This week we will begin our unit on Southwest Asia. We will be completing a physical and political map of the region as well as learning about ten important terms for this important area of the world. After the week is over we should be able to answer two important questions:
1 - What are the similarities between Christianity, Islam and Judaism?
2 - Why is the world dependent on this region?
We will also begin our big project for this unit towards the end of the week. A quick reminder - we will begin presenting our RV Projects next week! Just because we are finished with our study of the U.S. doesn't mean we will stop discussing our great country. Any questions, please click the comment link and leave them. I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.

AFTER SCHOOL RESEARCH DAYS

Attention!!! We will have two after school research days this week for your RV Across America Project. TUESDAY and THURSDAY I will stay until 4:30 or 5:00 and let you do some work on this long-term project. Those students who will present during November will be posted after COLT period Monday.