Video Review (by Y. Mendez)

Video: Extreme Weather Changes In The World For November 2012! (Rising Tides, Earthquakes & More)

 In the film Extreme Weather Changes In The World For November 2012 takes place around the world among us. During this time starting in October nature and weather had impact us. The film tells us a story of people, a major weather change who has a major weather change that happen in just short months. At first, Hurricane

Sandy hit in New Jersey around October. Then, from there on out there has been earthquake happening and explosion. In the end, lot of people died and lost loved ones and not just that but a shelter to stay at. On the whole, this film was very devastating and sad because people lost their lives and homes and left with nothing.

Osteosarcoma (by B. Ramirez)

Teen Drug Use (by R. Lopez)

            Marijuana use has increased according to www.huffingtonpost.com. In 2011, 7.2 percent of eighth graders, 12.6 % of  tenth graders and 22.6% percent of twelfth graders had used marijuana in the last month. 6.6 percent of twelfth  graders used marijuana every day.

11.4% of twelfth graders—one in nine—have reported using spice (AKA marshmallow trees) in the past year.

Prescription and over the counter drugs are a significant part of the teen drug problem. Why? In the past year cigarette use has declined among twelfth graders and marijuana use has increased.        

In August 2012, seventeen percent of American high school students were drinking, smoking or using drugs during the school day. 44% of classmates say they know classmates who sell marijuana. The year 2012 has marked the sixth year straight of students reporting that their school is drug increased.

I think that drug problems are going to continue to increase until we do something about it. If we were to legalize marijuana, it would make it easier to control it and keep it from underage kids. 

Thanksgiving (by T. Williams)

 In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

Presidental Election Results (by Prezi)

Election Results Prezi on Prezi

Military (by C. Thompson)

Election Crossword Puzzle Contest!

Complete the crossword and hand it in to Ms. Connolly! Students will all the correct answers get candy!! All puzzles due Oct. 24th! Good luck! Click on this link to download and print: http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/blogs/learning/crosswords/20121002.pdf

Shmoop (by R. Johnson-Bennett)

www.shmoop.com

Shmoop- is a very helpful and resourceful website. It can be used by teachers and students. You can make an account and this website can help you study for just about any subject. It can help u study for your drivers test, read books, watch videos, and study for your PSAT and SATS. If you have never heard of this site you should check it out. It can even help you study for your GED. You can also choose the Spanish option if it is your more dominant language. This site can be very helpful so check it out!!

Election information (by Y. Mendez & R. Johnson-Bennett)

http://beta.usatoday.com/interactives/news/politics/candidate-match-game/

 

In this link there are different types of interesting games and information to let you know were you stand on the political spectrum if you don’t know. It also tells you the current results of the election today. 

Don’t forget to vote on the poll in the blog!!!