Saturday, July 25, 2015

Technology

What was the videographer's purpose in creating this video? What statistics surprised you? How must we change if we are to compete in the world? How has the world of technology changed since you entered fifth grade.

Cyberbullying

Have you ever been bullied on a social web site? Do you know anyone who has been bullied on a web site? How can you help stop harrassment on these sites? What is your favorite social site? Do you have snapchat? Vine? Instagram? Do you have a smart phone? Does anyone monitor your posts on any of these sites?

Running of the Bulls

The Running of the Bulls is a famous day in Spain each year. Tourits come from all over the world to participate in this dangerous adventure. Have you ever been to Bridge Day? Have you ever participated in a dangerous event? Would you like to witness or participate in the Running of the Bulls?

Friday, November 28, 2014

Auchwitz

What would be the worst part of living in a concentration camp? Describe what you think a day would be like for one of the people who live in a camp. Include all of your senses in your descriptions.

Holocaust

What does the word "holocaust" mean? Are there any countries where genocide and holocaust have occurred? Which groups were targeted by the Nazis? Which countries experienced the largest loss of live in World War II? Name some of the important players in World War II. What are they famous for? What did the star symbolize during the war?

World War II

What is genocide? What is prejudice? How did Hitler get so much power? Why didn't German people fight his power? Why did it take the United States so long to enter this war? What does World War II have to do with the civil rights movement in the United States?

Monday, November 3, 2014

Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway is one of the greatest American authors to have lived. Please find one fact about his life that is not listed in this video and not yet mentioned by one of yours peers in the previous blog postings. Who is your favorite author? What is your favorite book? What is your favorite movie? Who wrote your favorite movie? Who wrote your favorite television series? List some facts about them.