Today, our written warm up and discussion centered on controversial current events. Please review our warm up animation and continue our class discussion by posting comments on this post. Arianna from N period made a pop culture connection when she shared this clip about Virginia’s Governor McDonnell on The Colbert Report. Please watch and leave Read More…
Category: class of 2010
Native Americans on British Talk Show
Gabby in period D created this animation short based on British Interaction with the Native Americans. Wonderful work Gabby! What evidence does Gabby use to create her mini-movie? Share your responses here by posting a comment and be specific.
Pop Culture: Revolution & The New Nation
Pop Culture: Colonization & Settlement
Pop Culture Points: Civics & Service Learning #1
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GO GREEN!
Check out this new commercial that Blaine and Ryan made for the Plastic Bag Challenge! It begins on Monday, April 19th and ends on Friday, May 28th. C’Mon yellow, let’s win a pizza party while saving the planet:)
King of the Hill..Animated?!
The French and the British played king of the hill for control of North American territory from 1754-1763. The two theaters of the French and Indian War included the European theater and the North American theater. Please view the slideshow and refer to the questions in your handout to prepare for our ANIMATION THROWDOWN! Each Read More…
Got Civic Virtue?
We may plan a Service Fair to showcase YOUR PSAs, heartsongs, flyers, T-shirts, research papers & Luke’s song! Who would you like to invite? READY, SET, POLL! Who would you like to invite to our Service Fair?polls
Testing, Testing…
The Slavery Test is Friday. Use the study guide to make notecards. Alicia in N pd uses the app, “My Flashcards” which is free to download on an ipod, iphone, etc…sounds pretty cool, right? Let us know what study skills work for you by leaving a comment. In the meantime take this short, sample quiz: Read More…
And the Nominees Are…
Students, staff, and judges have viewed the PSAs over a 5 day period and we love what you’ve done 8th graders! Congratulations on your hard work! We are proud that you’ve become true advocates for your causes! A pd: The Nominees Are… Best PSA: Luke, Evan, & Gabby Best Sound Track: Luke, Talli, Danny Best Read More…