English
One Act Play
Submitted by sbeattie on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 02:13.
Samantha Beattie
Copper Stream
C Band
CHARACTERS:
One Act Play
Submitted by sbeattie on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 02:12.
Samantha Beattie
Copper Stream
C Band
CHARACTERS:
Exemplary Macbeth Projects!
Submitted by adunn on Fri, 05/21/2010 - 12:00.
Our study of Macbeth culminated in a project which tracked the character development of Macbeth or Lady Macbeth across the span of the play through the creative representation of key textual quotes. The process was two-part; students had to pull meaningful quotes from the text to analyze and allign with their character and then creatively represent that character's journey. This quote analysis reflected the steps of placing the quote in context, decoding the text, and discussing its significance to the play and to the character's growth over the course of the drama. The second part was the creative presentation. The students in Orange and Red Stream English voted on the student projects they believed best represented them. They are proud of each other's achievements. Please enjoy as we have! PLEASE CLICK THE BLOG TITLE TO BE ABLE TO VIEW ATTACHMENTS AND VIDEOS.
Moving From One State to Another!
Submitted by tkidd on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 05:09.
12:58 minutes (5.94 MB)
This is my Q3 Benchmark. We had to do an interview on prior to crossing boundaries. My interview is about " Moving from one state to another". I interview two teachers from "Science Leadership Academy". Mr Chase and Ms Laufenberg, these two teachers have crossed boundaries while moving. During this interview you will have the opportunity to hear their amazing stories about moving from one state to another. Enjoy!
The Everyday Life of an Arab by Zayd Alsardary
Submitted by zalsardary on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 14:10.
15:47 minutes (14.46 MB)
As we know, discrimination and racism goes on alot and we have seen it before, wheter between African Americans to Jewish people. People get discriminated. The thing is how does that discrimination play a role in an Arab's everyday life? Are they treated the way they want to be treated? For me I am an American Arab, my parents were born and raised in Iraq and I was born here in America. I have experienced large amounts of discrimination; dealing with my race and my ethnicity. In this podcast, you will learn about the experiences of being Arab and how intense discrimintation can go.
New Beginning: Reflection
Submitted by dscarborough on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 04:55.
While doing my first couple of blogs, I realized that I didn't want to do my blogs on child abuse anymore. Even though I am very passionate about child abuse I just want to focus on something else. So I have chosen domestic violence. I chose this because I feel like I can write a lot more about this topic. I see this more in my life then I do child abuse. I also feel like domestic violence gives me a lot more to work with then child abuse. So I have made my decision. No longer will I be doing my blogs on child abuse, I will be doing it on domestic violence.
!Interracial Relationships !by Yadimar Marquez
Submitted by shARCHER on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 01:39.
13:13 minutes (6.41 MB)
The following podcast is about interracial relationships. I interviewed a couple of my close friends who are in an interracial relationship. They told me their experience with dating, along with telling me how they feel about their partner who is of a different race. They also gave me their opinion on interracial relationships & I put in my own opinion as well
Limbo
Submitted by hyam on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 22:21.
14:55 minutes (13.66 MB)
Identity Unseen by Yadi Angeles
Submitted by yangeles on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 04:03.
13:39 minutes (12.51 MB)
How many times have you been called a race you're not? How about being called half a race you are? Some of us forget that we are from two sides of cultures, and others balance themselves out with them. But how does society take in these people? How do others think of being two races, but actually looking like one of them at first glance? Look into how society has shaped their world today, to look through eyes of stereotypes, automatic assumptions, and ridiculous reactions.
Autism - The Weekly World by Jeff Kessler
Submitted by jkessler on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 00:34.
13:37 minutes (18.75 MB)
What's it like to be an autistic child? Is it difficult having an autistic twin? What are some of the things that a parent of an autistic child has to do differntly? These are just some of the many questions that are discussed in this episode. Jeff talks with his relatives to see how autism affects a family.
Note: To download the feature-rich podcast with interactive chapters and graphical data, click here.
Racial Loyalty: Derp
Submitted by rrobinson1 on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 14:20.
11:36 minutes (5.32 MB)
The perspectives of people who have strong feelings about "Racial Loyalty". What is racial loyalty, and why do you care? Do you exhibit it and why? Do you believe the world should change because of it. All this and more with a sometimes comical twist on things, come on everything can't be serious. What could be better? In the beginning there's music so sit tight and wait for it. Remember Racial loyalty is difficult makes you wanna scream.
Racial Loyalty: Derp
Submitted by rrobinson1 on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 14:19.
11:36 minutes (5.32 MB)
The perspectives of people who have strong feelings about "Racial Loyalty". What is racial loyalty, and why do you care? Do you exhibit it and why? Do you believe the world should change because of it. All this and more with a sometimes comical twist on things, come on everything can't be serious. What could be better? In the beginning there's music so sit tight and wait for it. Remember Racial loyalty is difficult makes you wanna scream.
Religious Boundries by Barry McGrorty
Submitted by bmcgrorty on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 14:19.
17:11 minutes (7.87 MB)
Catholicism is a religion and a lifestyle. Starting a family is encouraged, but marrying outside the faith is not. What happens when a devout Catholic marries a lifelong Agnostic?
Religious Boundries by Barry McGrorty
Submitted by bmcgrorty on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 14:18.
17:11 minutes (7.87 MB)
Catholicism is a religion and a lifestyle. Starting a family is encouraged, but marrying outside the faith is not. What happens when a devout Catholic marries a lifelong Agnostic?
! Interplay Of Feelings and Beliefs ! Matthew Scuderi
Submitted by mscuderi on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 21:10.
15:00 minutes (6.87 MB)
Leaving the Faith by Michael Dea
Submitted by mdea on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 21:06.
12:31 minutes (5.73 MB)
What does one do when one decides that what he or she was raised to be, is not for them? My father made such a decision. He was raised to believe in the Catholic faith, to become a practicing Catholic. All his childhood, my father attended Mass at a Catholic church, went to a Catholic school, and, in essence, was a devout Catholic boy. As my father left his childhood behind and lived on his own, he decided that Catholicism was something that he did not agree with. This podcast tells the story of my father, explaining how he was raised and how his family reacted to my father's decision to leave the Catholic Church.
What Makes a Good Interview? by Luna Frank-Fischer
Submitted by sfrankfischer on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 19:17.
12:58 minutes (5.94 MB)
What makes a good interview project? During this podcast, I talked to several students from my class about getting interviews for school projects. Students crossed various boundaries in getting their interviews - and learned more about their relationships with the interviewees.
! Different Country Different World !Kashif Ahmad
Submitted by kahmad on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 23:47.
11:09 minutes (10.22 MB)
Coming to a Different country was really hard for me and my family.
Living in a unknown place can be really a tough job. In this interview you
will discover some of the hardships me and my family had while we was coming
here to the U.S.
!Life with OCD! by Elisa Hyder
Submitted by ehyder on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 23:18.
12:04 minutes (16.58 MB)
My brother and I are forced to live our lives with a mental illness/disorder called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We lack control in our lives and can go from happy to incredibly depressed and anxious in minutes. We feel compelled to act out particular actions when we are anxious or stressed. We cannot say "NO" to these actions. What do we do? My brother used to wash his hands and had a VERY ritualistic life, and now he studies nonstop. I pull out my hair, write/type/or text either what im thinking or the same word/sentence over and over again, and force myself to get A's. However, its up to us to seek out help and to understand our disorder. This is the story of our lives with OCD.
!Age Differences In Relationships by !Shelby Harcher
Submitted by shARCHER on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 17:48.
12:05 minutes (11.07 MB)
From Vietnam - by Daniel Quach
Submitted by dquach on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:10.
13:45 minutes (6.3 MB)
This is a story about my father, who escaped from Vietnam in order to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War, which had started in his adolescent life, and, being the oldest sibling in the family, had to act as a parent. He had lived in Saigon, or present day Ho Chi Minh City. Basically, during the war, South Vietnam had allied with the U.S. to defeat North Vietnam. You'll hear about his escape, his life in America, and if he ever regretted his actions.
!The Great Escape by !Kern Clarke
Submitted by kclarke on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 20:54.
12:00 minutes (10.99 MB)
This process explains some of the common reasons that people migrate to other countries.
Who?
Submitted by jsmith on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 22:36.
The Downside
Submitted by jsmith on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 02:00.
Alcohol
Submitted by jsmith on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 01:29.
According to this website alcohol abuse is a "pattern of drinking that results in situations that can result in the failure to attend to important responsibilities".
85,000 people die from alcohol each year. This includes car accidents and alcohol poisoning.
64%of Americans 18 and older report they drink alcohol.
Alcohol is one of the easiest ways to get a high. It is legal and easy to obtain. If you are over the age of 21 you can go into a alcohol store and get anything you like. People younger then 21 get older siblings, family members, friends or strangers to get it for them. Since alcohol is so easy to get and widely available most people have had or still drink before they are 21. Alcohol is so common that many people play games while drinking like beer pong or quarters.
Most Common Drugs
Submitted by jsmith on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 17:12.
Five Most Common Drugs Used by Teens
1. Marijuana
2. Prescription Drugs
3. Ecstasy
4. Inhalants
5. Cocaine and Heroin
Marijuana s one of the older drugs that people use. Older generations are known for experimenting with this drug. it goes as far back as the 60's, 50's and even before that.
Prescription drugs are more of a newer thing. Since drugs have become illegal kids are taking prescription painkillers and other pills in order to get high, but most end up ODing of if the pills since they do not know their limit.
Ecstasy is a pill that comes in many colors and has different designs on it (look at picture at top of page). It is used as a stimulant that gives you energy and intense pleasurable effects. it is mostly used for during sex.
Inhalants are simply people using chemicals in households and inhaling them to get high.
Cocaine and Heroin are heavy drugs. People who start off with marijuana and pills grow to start using these drugs when they need more. Cocaine and heroin are highly addictive and ruin lives of teenagers and adults.
Avoid Cannibalism
Submitted by jalbright on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 18:39.
According to eHow (Linked to by picture above):
There is a chance that euthanized animals were used in the production of your dog food if the label says...
- MBM- Meat and Bone Meal
- BBM- Beef and Bone Meal
- AF- Animal Fat
- AD- Animal Digest
Also, if BT (Beef Tallow) is at the top of the list of ingredients it has more than a 50% chance that it includes unnaccepted amounts of Pentobarbital. You don't want your dog to have too much of that chemical, it's deadly.
You can attempt to avoid feeding your dog... well dogs... by feeding them strictly organic food, or even people food. Remember: healthy animals live longer.
What Happened To The Body??
Submitted by jalbright on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 18:19.
What happens to the bodies of euthanized animals??
According to Dogs For Life, euthanized animals are sent to a plant that boils them down and sells to mltiple places including the pet food industry. The photo above links to 2 articles about the selling of boiled animals to the pet food industry and the uproar of people in St. Louis.
Though the cannibalism forced upon animals by our feeding them brand name dog food may seem wrong, there are greater issues. The chemical used in euthanasia formula, Pentobarbital, can affect dogs that have eaten the food over a lengthy period time. Some cases of dogs dying due to unaccepted amounts of Pentobarbital have already ocurred. It's a rare problem, but it does happen (Allman).
To take care of euthanized animals the way we care for humans after death would get pricey for shelters that can't even afford to have more space for more animals. They can't afford to cremate millions of dead bodies let alone bury them in pretty caskets(Allman). So perhaps recycling the bodies of the dead animals is useful. My only question being, is it really okay to feed one dog to another??
Death Guidelines
Submitted by jalbright on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 18:16.
According to The University of Minnesota, you should consider having your pet euthanized if:
- They're losing weight.
- They're showing signs of anorexia.
- They're too weak to stand for up to 24 hours.
- They're depressed for a period of time.
- They have an infection.
- Organ failure.
Of course, these all make sense. No one wants they're pet to suffer, not if you really love them. Not many people, including myself, want to be the ones to put their animal down. It's killing someone that you love and you're not always sure you can do it even if they are suffering. However, you should always look out for them first, no animal deserves to suffer.
You may also want to be sure of the way your animal is being euthanized. There are multiple ways of euthanizing an animal. For example, some small rodents are euthanized by decapitation and sometimes birds can be "put down" using carbon dioxide (University of Minnesota). However, in any kind of animal the most desired way would be the euthanasia formula. I'm not sure why I feel that way, it just seems more humane than chopping their heads off.
DO YOUR PART! AND BE WATER SMART!
Submitted by pparker on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 18:24.
Blog 4
So you've been reading my blog, and you feel like you have not been moved?
Or you feel the need to change your daily use of water?.
Well according to MonoLake water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water.
Water Conservation Products :
Household Products And More For Water Conservation
Family FUN:
Educational Game About Water Conservation For Families
How does water and energy connect:
Saving water also saves energy 6.5% of the energy used.
Saving energy and using alternative energy saves water electricity production from fossil fuels and nuclear energy, which is responsible for 39% of all freshwater withdrawals in the nation.
Bettcha' Didn't Know This :
- Producing 1 lb of bread requires 500 gallons of water.
- Producing a typical U.S. car requires more than 50 times its weight in water (39,090 gallons)
- Producing 1 serving (8 oz.) of chicken requires 330 gallons of water.
- Growing one cotton T-shirt requires 256 gallons of water
- 1 serving (8 fl. oz.) of milk requires 48 gallons of water.
- Producing 1 serving (2 oz.) of pasta requires 36 gallons of water.
- Producing 1 serving (4.6 oz.) of oranges requires 14 gallons of water. Producing
- Producing 1 serving (4.3 oz.) of tomatoes requires 8 gallons of water.
- Producing a typical American Thanksgiving dinner for six people requires over 30,000 gallons of water.







