Happy Thanksgiving

Hey gang! Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving and I hope that you enjoy the short time off. I'm quite thankful for getting to know each of you this year and look forward to seeing each of you continue to grow as a student and person. Take some time to thank your parents for everything they do today.

See you in a few days.

Mr. Lawhead

Video of the Week - November 22nd

Another classic! Allen Iverson baby! Old school! PRACTICE?!?!?!?!?!

November Extra Credit

Here is the extra credit assignment for November. Each correct answer is worth two points. Put your answers on a 3x5 notecard and turn it in to me. Here are the questions:

1 - Which state that borders both Wisconsin and Nebraska is one of the leading producers of wind energy in the U.S.?

2 - Millions of Christmas trees are grown in the state where Willamette National Forest is located. Name this state.

3 - Fort Drum is important to the economy of Watertown, a city located east of Lake Ontario in what state?

4 - The Port of Beaumont, on of the busiest ports in the country, is located on the Neches River in which state?

5 - What state produces the most honey? It's also home to Lake Sakakawea, located upstream from Bismark.

Good luck!

SW Asia Test

***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***

Your SW Asia Test might not happen! We may decide to do an act of kindness instead. If the exam does take place, it will be an open note style test. That means you would be able to use any notes, worksheets, or anything out of your composition book that you've completed during this unit of study.

Enjoy! Any questions, see me on Monday.

I Guess Bikers Are Cool!

I saw this tonight. Awesome! Unbelievable moves on a bike. DO NOT TRY!

How to Deal With Stress

Beast Mode is On!

My brochacho Nick went full on BEAST MODE today getting 40 shots in his arm today!!! 40!!! Here is one arm. Kudos to you, Nick.

Exploring Southwest Asia PowerPoints

Your FINISHED powerpoint projects will be due by the midpoint of Monday's class. We will then work on presentation skills for the remainder of the Monday.

If there are problems, please let me know.

Video of the Week - November 12th

I laugh every time I watch this, but also cringe at the same time. Enjoy.

Can you??????

If I gave you a blank map of the Southwest Asia region, could you label each country, capital, and all the physical landmarks?

If not, good luck on your quiz Tuesday!

Class News for the Week November 8th

BIG week for all of you! Your Southwest Asia project is what most of the week will be spent on. Get ready to research Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday are when we will be putting the projects together. Our goal will be to have the project finished by Friday.

You will also have two map quizzes this week - STUDY!

Any questions, let me know.

Video of the Week - November 1st

I love this video. I remember it from a few years ago and laugh everytime I see it. Enjoy.

Period 2 Wins!

In the final standings for the October 50 States Test, 2nd Period had the best overall average AND best increase from the September test. The final averages out of 50 were:

Period 2 - 41.59 / 50
Period 4 - 38.28 / 50
Period 8 - 41.54 / 50

The increase from the September tests were:

Period 2: + 6.03
Period 4: + 2.07
Period 8: - 0.42

Great job to all the students in 2nd period. The November test will be coming soon and our goal is for each class to have a CLASS AVERAGE above 40/50. Continue to study.

End of the First Marking Period!!!!!!

It is here! Now! Today! The end of the first marking period is upon us! If there are any missing homework assignments, missing papers, makeup tests or quizzes that need attending to, please get your butt in gear and come and see me. This is the last chance because on Sunday I must put final marking period grades in. Take care of your business!

MCM Finisher!

Well I finished! I ran it in 5:24 which isn't super fast but is faster than I did last year. Here is a picture of me at mile 19 when I stopped to get some food, stretch, and talk to my family who was down to cheer me on.