Thinking of going to college?

Students, if you are thinking of going to college, then read this article and see what careers are in demand. 

Top 5 Careers


After reading, please tell me which career field interests you most and why. Please use correct spelling and grammar. Your response should be 3-5 sentences long. 

High School Students and Teacher Fighting for "Traditional" Prom

Students, click on the link below and read the article. Please answer the follow up question- remember to use complete sentences, correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 


"Traditional" Prom


Do you think schools should be able to ban gay students from school sponsored events such a prom? Why or why not? 

Ad Rejected from Super Bowl Line Up

Read the following article titled "Cola wars: SodaStream’s Super Bowl ad rejected by CBS, company says, but gains popularity online". 

Soda Wars 

Answer the following questions: 

Why do you think CBS banned Soda Stream's ad during the Super Bowl? Why would it be beneficial for CBS to ban the ad? 

9/11/01

1. Describe your immediate reaction to September 11 on the day of the attacks. Where were you on September 11?

2. How has September 11 impacted your life and your community? Do you think America is more or less vulnerable now? Explain.

3. How should future generations be educated about September 11? 

4. How best can Americans commemorate September 11? Should September 11 be a national holiday? Why or why not?

5. Where did you get the news on September 11 -- from cable news, network news, newspapers, and/or magazines? 

Isaac Closing In

Please list three facts/vocabulary words that you learned today while reading the article about Tropical Storm Issac. 

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/28/us/tropical-storm-isaac/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Moldova!

Please list two facts you learned today from our lesson about Moldova.


Also, please list two questions that you have about the country- they can be about the culture, history, holidays, economy, food, people etc. 

Stressed Out!

Click on the link below and read the article about stress. Then write a paragraph about stress in your life. Think about these questions:

• What causes stress in your life?
• Do you have both good and bad stress in your life? 
• How to do handle stress?
• What are the effects of stress on your life? Your relationships? Your body? 
• What do you do to relieve stress? 

http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/stress.html