Monday, April 14, 2014

Volume

Mr.M needs a new fridge but only has limited space to fit one. Out of the two fridges which one is the best fit for his kitchen. Justify your answers using mathematical thinking.




Thursday, April 10, 2014

Remember the Titans Response

1. Summarize the movie.
2. If this was a book it would be a narrative, list 3 characteristics of a narrative and give examples how the movie meets these criteria.
3. What is the main idea of the film?
4. Choose a character and list three characteristics of that character. Justify each response by giving examples from the movie.

Friday, April 4, 2014

Eye Opener

Think of a movie, book or television show that you recently viewed or read. Create a t-chart and list everything you liked and everything you disliked.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Math

Last days homework
255/56 Q. 5,6,7,8,10
Today's math
11, 12, 14, 16, , 17, 19.

Biography final draft due Fri.

Get better soon Abi the class misses you.

Evernote link for calculating Surface Area

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Group Reading Comprehension

Watch the video clip, read the article then answer the questions. Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/NxYvJAQyH3s

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/31/with-the-thrills-come-extreme-risks/
WHO, according to this article, are “trying to copy their extreme sports idols, putting themselves at terrible risk”?
HOW many injuries attributed to extreme sports occurred between 2000 and 2011?
WHAT are the most serious hazards short of death?
HOW many of those kinds of injuries occur annually among participants in seven extreme sports, including skateboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking and motocross?
WHAT sport caused the most head and neck injuries?
WHY, according to Dr. Vani J. Sabesan, is that sport particularly hazardous?
WHAT are some of the suggestions this article makes for improving the safety records of extreme sports?



WHEN have you ever hurt yourself doing a sport?WHAT do you think you could have done to prevent the injury?

HOW realistic do you think it is to hope that extreme-sports athletes, whether amateurs or professionals, will begin wearing more safety gear?WHY?