Thursday, March 31, 2011
Final Challenge Post
Everyone has done an excellent job on the research and production of your final project. I am so excited to see the final results. Please have one group member post the following information in the comment section of this post. PLEASE follow the directions!
1. List everyone's first name in the group.
2. In one sentence, explain what cause you chose.
3. List the ELA standard(s) you used and how you used it.
4. List the Algebra standard(s) you used and how you used it.
5. List the Science standard(s) you used and how you used it.
6. List the Performing Arts you used and how you used it.
7. List the Social Studies standard(s) you used and how you used it.
8. Copy and paste the link to your product(s). (Your product should have all of the ELA, SS, Algebra, and Science activities in it.)
9. As a group, reflect on the following questions and answer them.
Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this learning process! I loved seeing you excited about what you were doing!
1. List everyone's first name in the group.
2. In one sentence, explain what cause you chose.
3. List the ELA standard(s) you used and how you used it.
4. List the Algebra standard(s) you used and how you used it.
5. List the Science standard(s) you used and how you used it.
6. List the Performing Arts you used and how you used it.
7. List the Social Studies standard(s) you used and how you used it.
8. Copy and paste the link to your product(s). (Your product should have all of the ELA, SS, Algebra, and Science activities in it.)
9. As a group, reflect on the following questions and answer them.
- Do you feel your cause is something relevant to the world today? Why?
- Do you feel the actions you took spread the word about your cause? Explain.
- Do you feel that everyone in your group played an equal part? If yes, explain what everyone did. If no, explain how you could change the way the group is organized in order to help the equality in the project next time.
- Do you feel like this was a great way to learn the standards? If yes, explain why you will remember them more this way? If no, how can we change it to make it a better learning process?
Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this learning process! I loved seeing you excited about what you were doing!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Casey ur confusing me!!!!
i went on the website and it said my spelling words i need 2 include r in purple but there was no purple words on the list so idk wat words 2 use!!
Japan Crisis ABBCST
Blake Roberts
Arya Jahan
Courtney Wallace
Scott Harris
Trevor Neuenswander
Brett Michel
Japan Crisis
After the Civil War thousands had died and the country needed to be reunited as a whole. Reconstruction can apply to anything. When you reconstruct something you rebuild it or repair it, which is exactly what the country had to do. The U.S.A had to rebuild its social structure after the Civil War to reincorporate the south states into the Union. Japan has to reconstruct in a similar way. Many of its major cities are unstable and need help. There is almost no water or food that is pure and uncontaminated by radiation. These both included major losses of life. The reconstruction of Japan after the tsunami and of the U.S. after the Civil War are very similar.
After the war America faced many problems. First and foremost, its plantation owners needed a new way to plant the crops, harvest them, and transport them. “The most difficult task confronting many Southerners during Reconstruction was devising a new system of labor to replace the shattered world of slavery.” Many African Americans still worked on plantations but without the pain and now they would be paid. Another huge problem was the debt America was now in. They had to pay for weapons, soldiers, provisions, and supplies. The way they dealt with this was by taxing the people. Many people died but all they could do to solve that was repopulate. “How should the nation be reunited? What system of labor should replace slavery? What would be the status of the former slaves?” This would make a quite difficult task. In later years they were still discriminated upon.
Japan obviously needs to somehow repair. Ways they can do this is by taxing, which they have already done. In other countries, programs and donations have been made to support the dying country. Many of their buildings were destroyed and those will most likely have to be repaired. “The relentless wall of water which the quake unleashed killed thousands of people, swept away whole towns, inundated roads and knocked ports, oil refineries, steel plants and factories out of action.” They will have to find different ways to get power, food, and water. All of these tasks will probably take many years. “Rebuilding after the devastating quake and tsunami is likely to take years, and it could be several years before significant construction work begins, engineering organizations say.”
The Civil War and Japan tragedy had many comparisons. First off, many people died, in fact, thousands died in both instances. Both have and will take many years to recover from deaths, money, supplies, and debt. The differences between the two are that Japan’s tragedy was natural and the Civil War was not. The Civil war had many more deaths while Japan had few thousands. The civil war had about 618,000 deaths and Japan had about 16,000. This shows that the Civil War was much more bloody. Japan has to rebuild many more buildings while the Civil War didn’t knock down so many buildings. Also, the Civil War did not have to deal with radiation contamination.
In total both were very bloody and costly. One was natural while the other was man made. They have caused huge amounts of grief and pain. Missing and wounded people have come from both. Yet, from all, there are survivors of every war, battle, dispute, and disaster. They will be remembered in their similarities.
Monday, March 28, 2011
ఔర్ చల్లెంగె వ్రిత్తెన్ పేపర్.
Leslie Sanchez,
Cassidy Beatty,
Bowen Leonard,
Evan Mora,
Taryn Perricone,
Kristen Vilett,
& Holly Kohl
3/26/11
Period 3/4
E.L.A.
The Japan Crisis
On March 11, 2011, a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the island of Japan. This disaster also triggered many other horrific events including: a huge tsunami, fires that took out entire villages, and nuclear reactions reaching within 10 miles inland Japan. The death toll of this disaster has currently reached over ten thousand and over seventeen thousand have been reported missing. In a desperate attempt to reconstruct their country, Japan will need the help of the United States and many other countries to get back on track. Another life changing event in 1861, the Civil War, also needed the help of other countries to help reconstruct their country. Every bit of damage done during these events will have to be made up for with the help of the other countries. The Civil War and the disaster in Japan reconstructions have their similarities and differences.
The war has ended, slaves are free; now let's all go back home and continue our lives peacefully. If only it were that easy. You see, the Civil War caused immense destruction. Even after Lincoln established the Emancipation Proclamation, it still seemed as if the country was irrecoverable from the battle. A period called "Reconstruction", followed the Civil War. Lasting from 1865-1877, it truly changed our country. This is the first period in time where interracial democracy was tested. Johnson gave almost all the land in the hands of the government to its prewar owners. "Black Codes" passed by legislatures limited African Americans from ability of many opportunities, such as voting, or to provide them with education. "Civil Rights Act" was also enabled. They were created to give authority to those who tried to block newly freed men from their new freedom, and rights. Many other tactics that the country began to try failed. Some did prove to help out though. This lead to about 2.000 African Americans governed in almost level of government from the senate. Later, cruel opposition between both the South and the North lead to denial between the compromise of equality both groups once had. White people started to gain back power, but blacks still tried to fight back. This outbreak lead to the end of the Reconstruction.
According to Japan’s government it will cost $309 billion to reconstruct its country. During the catastrophe, the Japanese economy was struggling to back out from a recession and the recent global economic crisis. The 309 billion dollars is going to really hurt Japan’s finances, as everything needs to be reconstructed. People also need to be included in this because more than 14,716 are still missing, while the people who have survived have injuries that need to have medical attention. Japan’s government fears that more than 21,000 people have been killed by the enormous tsunami. Many conflicts have occurred these past weeks, and Japan is struggling to find a way to rebuild its' country, financially and emotionally.
The Civil War and the tsunami in Japan are alike and different in many ways. One way they are alike is because of the amount of people who died or were unaccounted for. It was a very high number for both occasions. Japan losing over 10,000 people, while the Civil war lost hundreds of thousands. Even though many people died during both occasions the Civil War definitely loss more soldiers than Japan lost people. However that doesn’t mean that both didn’t need a lot of help. Japan has lost a huge amount of money from the buildings that have wiped out and cities that are now gone. While the Civil War lost all of those people and their land. A major difference is that the Japan crisis was from the earth not man. On the other hand, the Civil War was caused by people. One thing that they both have alike is their economies. During its time the Civil War lost a huge amount of people along with money. They had to reconstruct all the damages that were done during the battle. Further more, Japan’s economy will not do well do to the damage that was done during their devastation. That is why they need as much help as they can get from countries willing to help across the world. That is why us, at Joan Macqueen are starting a chain reaction to help Japan win this awful battle that has come towards them.
Cassidy Beatty,
Bowen Leonard,
Evan Mora,
Taryn Perricone,
Kristen Vilett,
& Holly Kohl
3/26/11
Period 3/4
E.L.A.
The Japan Crisis
On March 11, 2011, a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the island of Japan. This disaster also triggered many other horrific events including: a huge tsunami, fires that took out entire villages, and nuclear reactions reaching within 10 miles inland Japan. The death toll of this disaster has currently reached over ten thousand and over seventeen thousand have been reported missing. In a desperate attempt to reconstruct their country, Japan will need the help of the United States and many other countries to get back on track. Another life changing event in 1861, the Civil War, also needed the help of other countries to help reconstruct their country. Every bit of damage done during these events will have to be made up for with the help of the other countries. The Civil War and the disaster in Japan reconstructions have their similarities and differences.
The war has ended, slaves are free; now let's all go back home and continue our lives peacefully. If only it were that easy. You see, the Civil War caused immense destruction. Even after Lincoln established the Emancipation Proclamation, it still seemed as if the country was irrecoverable from the battle. A period called "Reconstruction", followed the Civil War. Lasting from 1865-1877, it truly changed our country. This is the first period in time where interracial democracy was tested. Johnson gave almost all the land in the hands of the government to its prewar owners. "Black Codes" passed by legislatures limited African Americans from ability of many opportunities, such as voting, or to provide them with education. "Civil Rights Act" was also enabled. They were created to give authority to those who tried to block newly freed men from their new freedom, and rights. Many other tactics that the country began to try failed. Some did prove to help out though. This lead to about 2.000 African Americans governed in almost level of government from the senate. Later, cruel opposition between both the South and the North lead to denial between the compromise of equality both groups once had. White people started to gain back power, but blacks still tried to fight back. This outbreak lead to the end of the Reconstruction.
According to Japan’s government it will cost $309 billion to reconstruct its country. During the catastrophe, the Japanese economy was struggling to back out from a recession and the recent global economic crisis. The 309 billion dollars is going to really hurt Japan’s finances, as everything needs to be reconstructed. People also need to be included in this because more than 14,716 are still missing, while the people who have survived have injuries that need to have medical attention. Japan’s government fears that more than 21,000 people have been killed by the enormous tsunami. Many conflicts have occurred these past weeks, and Japan is struggling to find a way to rebuild its' country, financially and emotionally.
The Civil War and the tsunami in Japan are alike and different in many ways. One way they are alike is because of the amount of people who died or were unaccounted for. It was a very high number for both occasions. Japan losing over 10,000 people, while the Civil war lost hundreds of thousands. Even though many people died during both occasions the Civil War definitely loss more soldiers than Japan lost people. However that doesn’t mean that both didn’t need a lot of help. Japan has lost a huge amount of money from the buildings that have wiped out and cities that are now gone. While the Civil War lost all of those people and their land. A major difference is that the Japan crisis was from the earth not man. On the other hand, the Civil War was caused by people. One thing that they both have alike is their economies. During its time the Civil War lost a huge amount of people along with money. They had to reconstruct all the damages that were done during the battle. Further more, Japan’s economy will not do well do to the damage that was done during their devastation. That is why they need as much help as they can get from countries willing to help across the world. That is why us, at Joan Macqueen are starting a chain reaction to help Japan win this awful battle that has come towards them.
Useful Science/Algebra/PA Links
Science:
http://www.radiologytechnicianschools.com/resources/radiation-guide-for-kids/
http://www.chemistryland.com/ElementarySchool/BuildingBlocks/AtomicParticles.html
Algebra:
The formula to approximate tsunami speed considers the depth of the water and the acceleration due to gravity. The formula is:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1497501/Japanese-performing-arts
http://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html
http://www.cambridge.org/us/books/kiple/japan.htm
http://www.radiologytechnicianschools.com/resources/radiation-guide-for-kids/
http://www.chemistryland.com/ElementarySchool/BuildingBlocks/AtomicParticles.html
Algebra:
The formula to approximate tsunami speed considers the depth of the water and the acceleration due to gravity. The formula is:
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where speed (meters/second) = square root of g (acceleration due to gravity, which is 9.81 meters/second2) x d (water depth in meters)
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1497501/Japanese-performing-arts
http://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html
http://www.cambridge.org/us/books/kiple/japan.htm
Assignment March 28
How can you incorporate math and science into your product? Look at the algebra standards...how can you explain your topic using one of the standards? Do the same with the science standards. Oh, and for extra fun(but required), add your spelling words for the week into your product! (They are listed on the first comment of this post.)
Algebra I Standards
3.0 Students solve equations and inequalities involving absolute values.
4.0 Students simplify expressions before solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, such as 3(2x-5) + 4(x-2) = 12.
5.0 Students solve multistep problems, including word problems, involving linear equations and linear inequalities in one variable and provide justification for each step.
9.0 Students solve a system of two linear equations in two variables algebraically and are able to interpret the answer graphically. Students are able to solve a system of two linear inequalities in two variables and to sketch the solution sets.
10.0 Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide monomials and polynomials. Students solve multistep problems, including word problems, by using these techniques.
14.0 Students solve a quadratic equation by factoring or completing the square.
15.0 Students apply algebraic techniques to solve rate problems, work problems, and percent mixture problems.
17.0 Students determine the domain of independent variables and the range of dependent variables defined by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression.
18.0 Students determine whether a relation defined by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression is a function and justify the conclusion.
21.0 Students graph quadratic functions and know that their roots are the x-intercepts.
22.0 Students use the quadratic formula or factoring techniques or both to determine whether the graph of a quadratic function will intersect the x-axis in zero, one, or two points.
23.0 Students apply quadratic equations to physical problems, such as the motion of an object under the force of gravity.
Science
Reactions
5. Chemical reactions are processes in which atoms are rearranged into different combinations of molecules. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students know reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with different chemical properties.
b. Students know the idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In chemical reactions the number of atoms stays the same no matter how they are arranged, so their total mass stays the same.
c. Students know chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat.
d. Students know physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction.
e. Students know how to determine whether a solution is acidic, basic, or neutral.
Algebra I Standards
3.0 Students solve equations and inequalities involving absolute values.
4.0 Students simplify expressions before solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, such as 3(2x-5) + 4(x-2) = 12.
5.0 Students solve multistep problems, including word problems, involving linear equations and linear inequalities in one variable and provide justification for each step.
9.0 Students solve a system of two linear equations in two variables algebraically and are able to interpret the answer graphically. Students are able to solve a system of two linear inequalities in two variables and to sketch the solution sets.
10.0 Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide monomials and polynomials. Students solve multistep problems, including word problems, by using these techniques.
14.0 Students solve a quadratic equation by factoring or completing the square.
15.0 Students apply algebraic techniques to solve rate problems, work problems, and percent mixture problems.
17.0 Students determine the domain of independent variables and the range of dependent variables defined by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression.
18.0 Students determine whether a relation defined by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression is a function and justify the conclusion.
21.0 Students graph quadratic functions and know that their roots are the x-intercepts.
22.0 Students use the quadratic formula or factoring techniques or both to determine whether the graph of a quadratic function will intersect the x-axis in zero, one, or two points.
23.0 Students apply quadratic equations to physical problems, such as the motion of an object under the force of gravity.
Science
Reactions
5. Chemical reactions are processes in which atoms are rearranged into different combinations of molecules. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students know reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with different chemical properties.
b. Students know the idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In chemical reactions the number of atoms stays the same no matter how they are arranged, so their total mass stays the same.
c. Students know chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat.
d. Students know physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction.
e. Students know how to determine whether a solution is acidic, basic, or neutral.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Intro to our essay (everyone else post the other paragraphs in the comments)
Evan Mora
Bowen Leonard
Holly Kohl
Cassidy Beatty
Kristen Vilett
Taryn Perricone
On March 11, 2011, a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the island of Japan. This disaster also triggered many other horrific events including: a huge tsunami, fires that took out entire villages, and nuclear reactions reaching within 10 miles inland Japan. The death toll of this disaster has currently reached over ten thousand and over seventeen thousand have been reported missing. In a desperate attempt to reconstruct their country, Japan will need the help of the United States and many other countries to get back on track. Another life changing event in 1861, the Civil War, also needed the help of other countries to help reconstruct their country. Every bit of damage done during these events will have to be made up for with the help of the other countries. The Civil War and the disaster in Japan reconstructions have their similarities and differences.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Assignment 3/24
Today:
I need your Media for the Project!
Your Group Member Names
Your Challenge
Any websites, facebooks, etc.
Please attach any work you have so far on your research paper or business letter.
THANK YOU!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
For My Group for the Challenge
Please post your paragraphs for the research paper in the comment section below. Please have your paragraphs ready for tomorrow! :) Thanks
Business Letter format for Challenge
Formal Business Letter
Use this page as a resource http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/653/01/
Choose a business that you want to support your cause.
Write them a letter.
Use this page as a resource http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/653/01/
Choose a business that you want to support your cause.
Write them a letter.
Research Paper Outline for Challenge
Intro: Describe what reconstruction is. Explain, in summary, why the U.S. needed to reconstruct after the Civil War and why Japan needs to reconstruct now. Have a thesis statement that includes Civil War, Japan, and compare/contrast.
P1: Explain how/why the U.S. reconstructed after the Civil War.
P2: Explain how/why Japan will reconstruct after the disaster.
P3: Compare/Contrast the two
Conclusion: Restate the Intro.
**Include quotes from sources (2 for each body)
Include charts/maps that apply to the text.
Attach your paper to your product.
P1: Explain how/why the U.S. reconstructed after the Civil War.
P2: Explain how/why Japan will reconstruct after the disaster.
P3: Compare/Contrast the two
Conclusion: Restate the Intro.
**Include quotes from sources (2 for each body)
Include charts/maps that apply to the text.
Attach your paper to your product.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Awesome resource! CHECK IT OUT!
Use the slider on the site to see the damages!
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html?src=tptw
This site gives info on what people can do and how it affects us.
http://www.learnvest.com/living-frugally/current-events/how-does-the-japan-earthquake-affect-you-938/
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html?src=tptw
This site gives info on what people can do and how it affects us.
http://www.learnvest.com/living-frugally/current-events/how-does-the-japan-earthquake-affect-you-938/
Monday, March 14, 2011
Challenge By: Haleigh T, Haley P, Kelsey S, Zahra A, Kylee P
1.)How did the power plant melt and what could we have done to help it?
2.) What countries are currently helping Japan?
3.) What countries had a tsunami warning due to the earthquake?
4.) How many people have died so far?
5.) How many towns have been affected?
Trevor Karsh and Andy Casas's five questions
1. How much water is needed to cool a reactor in a day?
2. How many reactors are in japan?
3. How much is it going to take to clean Japan?
4. How does Japan contribute to the US, and how many japanese products will be removed from stores?
5. How long will Japan be without nuclear power?
FROM ANDY C. AND TREVOR K.
2. How many reactors are in japan?
3. How much is it going to take to clean Japan?
4. How does Japan contribute to the US, and how many japanese products will be removed from stores?
5. How long will Japan be without nuclear power?
FROM ANDY C. AND TREVOR K.
Challenge
Scott Harris, Blake Roberts, Courtney Wallace, Arya Jahan, Trevor Neuenswander, Brett Michel.
Questions:
1) How many people must be evacuated from Japan?
2) How much radiation will spread to the US of A?
3) What can be possible outcomes for Japan?
4) What can happen if people become highly radiated?
5) How can we prevent fallout?
Challenge
1. How does this crisis in Japan affect the U.S?
2. How does the crisis in Japan affect our money/economy?
3. How will this event affect the children of America?
4. How will the event in Japan affect our education system since we "need" so much money?
5. Why is this important?
Joseph DeLuca, Kirsten Matusiak, Carlie Valdes, Jessika Mancini, Karysa Jimenez, Casey Lind
Challenge By: Marissa, Sheridan, & Sequoia.
1.) How long it will it take for Japan to be normal again?
2.) How much of Japan is being affected?
3.) Is there enough money for repairs?
4.) Why are all the Nuclear Plants exploding?
5.) How many people died?
2.) How much of Japan is being affected?
3.) Is there enough money for repairs?
4.) Why are all the Nuclear Plants exploding?
5.) How many people died?
Roles, Tools, and Question Answers.
tools:
* phones.
* donations (essentials)
* planes to send donations down.
* volunteers
* "person finder" (it allows people to track others in japan to see where they are and if they're okay.)
roles:
* we would send down volunteers to help rebuild the bulidings and have them help restore Japan back to its normal condition.
* people with certain jobs in a field that would be useful down there could go down and possibly be stationary down there for awhile and help fix whatever is nescessary.
* have people help them get clean, fresh water and bring food.
* possibly if they have family in another area, some way to connect with the family elsewhere.
* phones.
* donations (essentials)
* planes to send donations down.
* volunteers
* "person finder" (it allows people to track others in japan to see where they are and if they're okay.)
roles:
* we would send down volunteers to help rebuild the bulidings and have them help restore Japan back to its normal condition.
* people with certain jobs in a field that would be useful down there could go down and possibly be stationary down there for awhile and help fix whatever is nescessary.
* have people help them get clean, fresh water and bring food.
* possibly if they have family in another area, some way to connect with the family elsewhere.
Japan
Challenge: 5 Questions
1. Will we die in six days?
2. What can we do to help their country?
3. How will this affect our health?
4. How will it affect their living conditions?
5. Will this affect our economy?
By: Holly, Cassidy, Kristen, Taryn, Leslie, Andy C., Evan, & Bowen.
1. Will we die in six days?
2. What can we do to help their country?
3. How will this affect our health?
4. How will it affect their living conditions?
5. Will this affect our economy?
By: Holly, Cassidy, Kristen, Taryn, Leslie, Andy C., Evan, & Bowen.
Challenge.
Japan Crisis.
1. What can we do to help the people over in Japan?
2. Is there any way we can donate the essentials to Japan?
3. How are people in Japan learning to cope with the conditions that their country is in?
4. Imagine you were someone down in Japan, how would you feel?
5. Predict how long it will take to get Japan back to its normal condition.
Sydnie
Alex
Alexa
Bri
Dani
Cedar
Joe
Andy
1. What can we do to help the people over in Japan?
2. Is there any way we can donate the essentials to Japan?
3. How are people in Japan learning to cope with the conditions that their country is in?
4. Imagine you were someone down in Japan, how would you feel?
5. Predict how long it will take to get Japan back to its normal condition.
Sydnie
Alex
Alexa
Bri
Dani
Cedar
Joe
Andy
EVERYONE IN 3/4 READ THIS!
Today, instead of just listing your questions and doing your reflections....try to video yourself saying the questions and the whole group reflecting on the process!
Challenge Reflection
Explain what you did today and how it made you feel as a group..be sure to list your names in your comment!
What's Next
Start thinking about your questions. How can you answer these questions? What tools will you use to find the answers and start to solve your problem? What role do you see yourself playing in the solving of this problem.
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