Friday, February 27, 2009

Mexico Papers so far...

You should have the following papers for our study of Mexico...

Mexico Physical Map
Mexico Political Map
Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Chapter Learning Map (Half Sheet)
K-W-L Chart
Mexico Guided Reading 1 and 3

If you are missing any of these sheets, please come and get them on the round table in my room.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

VICTORY FOR MR. LAWHEAD!!!!


Because the United States beat Mexico in soccer 2-0, David had to wear my #8 Clint Dempsey jersey for class. I rock!!!




Sunday, February 22, 2009

Class News for Week of February 23

Hey gang. Well, we have finished our study of Canada but still have our videos to complete. We will hopefully be editing some footage as well as viewing everyone's attempt to make a solid sell of their province.
While we are doing this, we will begin previewing our next chapter of study - MEXICO!! Be ready to keep our workrate high.

Any questions, let me know.

p.s. Your Canada Exams will take a bit to grade. Think about trying to grade about 160 exams that have about 60 questions. YUCK!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

February EXTRA CREDIT!!

To get the extra credit, answer the following questions on a 3x5 notecard. Each question is worth 3 points (15 points possible).

1. In which ocean is Ascension Island, home to one of the three ground stations for the Global Positioning Station?

2. Sala-y-Gomez, a rocky islet of volcanic origin, is located on the Nasca Plate in which ocean?

3. Which ocean shares the longest stretch of open water with the Arctic Ocean?

4. In which ocean is the Ninetyeast Ridge, a long mid-ocea ridge that is located north of the Kerguelen Plateau?

5. Cocos, a nine square-mile island that is a national park, lies north of the Galapagos in which ocean?

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Study Sessions

Hey gang. We will only have our live study sessions when they are scheduled. Though it might not appear, I do have a life outside of school! Let me look at my schedule for the rest of the week and I will let you know about a session tomorrow.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Success!

Well our first live video study session went over very well for the group of students who attended. I think that technology worked well and that we figured out a few ways to make this style of review work for us. I look forward to using this again!

If you have suggestions, please leave a comment or see me in class.

Friday, February 13, 2009

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!

The live video study session will take place SUNDAY AT 6:30. I will to a test run around 1:15 to see if everything is working. Hope to see a bunch of you there!!

To view the study session go to the following website:

www.mogulus.com

Search for a channel named "lawheadwg" and my site will pop up. I should be on around 6:30.

Baby Bear Walks!

Baby Bear has taken the first steps and appears to be in full walking mode. Oh I miss the calm days of sleep, poop, eat, repeat...

New Adventures to continue with Baby Bear and the next arrival, THE DEUCE!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Live Video - Test #1 Tonight


LIVE TEST TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go to www.Mogulus.com and search for a channel called "lawhead" or "lawheadwg".
If it doesn't work for you or we have problems, then we will work them out over time...that is why we are trying this tonight. Good Luck!!

9:30 pm or whenever i get back from the st. joe's tournament.
go EHMIS!!! Beat Hanover!!!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Live Video Study Session

I have figured it out! We can have LIVE video study sessions where I review the material for tests and you can type messages or questions to me (sorta like AOL or Skype or Windows Messenger)! I am thinking about having a session on Sunday night sometime or Sunday morning. I will let you know in class. I'm excited about this because I'm a geek AND because it is another way for you to prepare for tests!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Class News for Week of February 9

A couple of reminders....

1 - Our February 50 States test is next week. Don't delay your studying!

2 - If you are unhappy with your Progress Report grade, then do something about it! Retake a quiz, study more efficiently, or ask for help. YOU put yourself in the position you are in so YOU need to find a way out.

3 - Start studying for your Canada Chapter Test NOW!!! It will be late next week.

Purple Head

This girl has purple hair! PURPLE HAIR!!!!! PURRRRRRRRRRRRPLE HAIR! But she has an "A" in class b/c she studies and works hard...don't judge a book by its' cover! Go Purple Hair Girl.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Legend of Yuknonun - Read by OrangePeels

A big thanks to Orange Peels for reading the Legend of Yuknonun to us. Continue to study the locations of our provinces and territories!!

50 States - February Reminder

REMINDER!! The 50 States Test for February will take place either February 18th or 19th (depends on which section you are in). Please prepare yourself properly and get an easy 50/50.

Thanks for the reminder CrisCross!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

British Columbia Pictures



The following pictures are of the Capilano Suspension Bridge by one of your fellow classmates. If you want to visit the website of the locations, go to:

THE LEGEND OF NUNAVUT...by GFish

A student-performed reading of The Legend of Nunavut by Ms. GFish in 7-12. Thanks for being a good sport. REVIEW THIS AND YOU WILL DO WELL ON THE MAP TESTS!!!!!