Thursday, August 4, 2016

9/11 - Flight 93 Missing From The Crater In Shanksville Pennsylvania


Please research Flight 93. Please add some information concerning the flight, its passengers and the crash. Please include NEW information that has not yet been blogged on. Also, reflect on Flight 93 and its proximity to you, to your family. Reflect on 9/11 and how it has changed the way Americans feel about the world.

Beginning of World War II | US History | Khan Academy


Where is Pearl Harbor? Who was the US President during World War II Why were we surprised by the attack on the US? How was West Virginia involved in the war? How many West Virginians died in the war? In what areas was the war fought?

Evolution of Dance


10 Horrific Facts About Auschwitz


What other death camps existed? Why was Auschwitz worse than many other concentration camps? How was Auschwitz significant to the Anne Frank story?

Women & Children in the holocaust


How were Jewish women treated during the time of the Holocaust? How were their children treated? How did the roles of women change during World War II? How many women and children were killed during the war? Which countries had the worst treatment of women? Are there any places in the world where women are treated badly?

Holocaust Footage (1945) - Part One - [WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES]


Why did the Allies get involved in World War II? Why didnt we ignore Hitler? Why was America anxious to help in the war?

Lucy's Famous Scene







Do you have a favorite OLD television show? Which one? Why? Can you remember a favorite episode? What is your favorite television show? What was your favorite cartoon? What is your favorite animated movie?

Famous Failures

Think of a time growing up when you failed. How did you overcome your failure. What do we learn by failing. Why is failure important to become successful

Never Give Up





Think of a time when your were challenged to do something that required you to overcome some obstacles.

Running and Reading





In what way can you adapt his words to your life? Are you a runner? Can running be a metaphor for other things? Are you a reader? What is your favorite passtime? Why?

Shocking Coincidences





Have you ever had to deal with a member of your family suffering from an illness? What challenges would that present? Have you ever known a class member who suffers from a debilitating illness? Can you put yourself in their shoes? you compassionate? What is the worst possible illness for you to imagine?

Passion: The Secret Ingredient to Success





Have you ever had to deal with a member of your family suffering from an illness?  What challenges would that present?  Have you ever known a class member who suffers from a debilitating illness?  Can you put yourself in their shoes?  Are you compassionate?  What is the worst possible illness for you to imagine?

Ted Talk: A Happy Life





Have you ever had to deal with a member of your family suffering from an illness?  What challenges would that present?  Have you ever known a class member who suffers from a debilitating illness?  Can you put yourself in their shoes?  Are you compassionate?  What is the worst possible illness for you to imagine?

Conspiracy Theories







Which of these projects is most deplorable to you?  Why?  Which conspiracy is most shocking? Find a new fact concerning one of the conspiracies.

Mysterious Things to Happen





Do you believe in the supernatural?  Have you ever experienced a supernatural or "strange" event?  Explain.  Do you have a favorite movie about the supernatural?  Have you ever read a book concerning the supernatural?

We Didn't Start the Fire

This song provides 40 years of history. Please select one incident or one person from history that is depicted in the film. Write at least three facts about them. Be sure to write about someone who has not yet been written about.

When the World Stopped Turning 9/11

Interview a parent, grandparent, sibling or neighbor about 9/11. Where were they? What were their feelings? How would they characterize the mood in America? Have you ever been to the 9/11 Memorial or Museum in New York? How has our country changed as a result of this attack?

Funniest Football Fails





Can you share any funny failures or bloopers that you have seen in gym class, on a team or with your friends.  Why are these fails funny?

Dad Can't Stop Laughing

What is humor? Think of a time growing up when you were involved in a funny incident. Describe the incident. Give details. Who was involved? Where were you?

10 Bizarre Deep Sea Creatures





Does this give you comfort at the beach? Do you swim in the ocean? Do you like the beach? Which of these creatures is the creepiest? Which ocean do you travel to?

Caine's Arcade

Why is creativity important? How have you ever been creative? Have you ever had an educational experience that fosters creativity? What is your favorite way to be creative?

Dave Pelzer on Larry King

How has this book affected you? Be specific. Cite examples from the book.

Shakespeare

Shakespeare is considered to be the greatest writer of all time. Please do a little research into his plays. Find one of his many plays and write a brief synopsis of the play or write some interesting fact about the play or its production or performance over the years.

S.E. Hinton on Location in Tulsa

After watching the S.E.Hinton interview, compare a scene from the movie to something that you have experienced or find an anecdote concerning the movie or the movie stars which has not been mentioned in the Youtube video.