Today in class we will be reviewing different types of governments. Above is a video that we will be watching in class to help explain what the most common types of governments are in the world today. Mr. McClung
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This week’s band of the week is Phoenix. Phoenix is a indie rock band from France. The band was formed all the way back in 1996 and released their first album titled “United” in 2000. The band has released five records in the last nine years, most popular of which has been their latest titled…
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Students, please watch the video above and provide a possible solution to the problem presented. Please record your answer in a Google Document and share it with me when you are finished. Mr. McClung
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Today in class, like thousands across America, we will be observing the attacks of September 11th, 2001. As we move further and further away from the date of the original 9/11 attack on America, it becomes more important that we not only observe this day but also teach to our students exactly what happened on…
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My students listening to the comments left by Mr. C on our voice thread. In our conversations about globalization, we have talked at great length about how communities (especially small ones) are effected by globalization. Today in class a very valid question was brought up….but it was not by one of my students. A good…
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During school today, like many schools across America, our school took time to view President Obama’s speech on education (video above). While many may disagree with his speech (one way or another), there is no denying that many of the points that were made were valid….and many of those same points have been rattled off…
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This weeks feature artist is an indie-rock band from New York called Vampire Weekend. The members of the band met in college at Columbia University located in New York. These Ivy League students formed the band in college and released their first self-produced album after graduation…..shortly after the band signed with XL Records. The band…
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Above is a voice thread that I have created to help add clarification to our discussion about the Maori Culture. Students, you will need to register for Voice Thread before you are able to leave a comment to our conversation. Below are the instructions for signing up for Voice Thread: Visit the website by clicking…
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Above is a video that explains what a voice thread is and how to use it. Mr. McClung
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A excerpt from a 55 min documentary. Dances and songs have been an expression of Pacific Islanders’ origins, their journeys, their struggles. Throughout this past week, my social studies students and myself have been studying globalization and the movement of cultures. Globalization is the process by which cultures mix and blend together through technology, trade…
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