Thursday, October 30, 2008

Election 2008 Wrapup

Room 22,

Last class we finished our research and then we posted our comments and cast a vote for
one of the candidates. First go back to the blog comments on October 20. Click on the link "22 Comments"Read what your classmates wrote. Secondly, think about your your classmates wrote and then post a response that's at least one paragraph long to the blog, following the instructions for posting (below). Remember when you post do not use your real name.

Candidates
Barack Obama Democrat
Cynthia Mckinney Green
Ralph Nader Independent
John McCain Republican
Bob Barr Libertarian

Directions for Posting to Blog
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says “Comments”.
2. Type your paragraph in the “Leave your Comment” box.
3. Type in the Word Verification.
4. Type in the Username alvarado21room & Password ******* (purple99).
5. Click on the orange “Publish your Comment” tab.


PLEASE CHECK IN WITH MR. B BEFORE YOU POST!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Election 2008












Room 11,

On Tuesday November 4th we will elect the next president of the United States. I want you to research the five candidates and answer the following biographical questions about Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, Barack Obama and John McCain. Use a search engine to find the information, http://www.google.com/ or http://www.netrekker.com/.


Write your answers down on the worksheet.
1. Where and when were they born?
2. Which political party do they represent?
3. From what University did they graduate? Also tell the year of graduation?
4. What was their occupation or job before they got involved in politics?
5. Who is running vice presidential running mate along with them?


Good luck finding information!

Mr. B

Election 2008 Recount












Room 15,

Last class we finished our research and then we posted our comments and cast a vote for
one of the candidates. Unfortunately, not everyone voted. So today we are going to do two
things. First go back to the blog comments on October 22. Click on the link "18 Comments"Read what your classmates wrote. Secondly, think about your reasons for picking a candidate for president. Then post a paragraph long opinion to the blog, following the instructions for posting (below). Remember when you post do not use your real name.

Candidates
Barack Obama Democrat
Cynthia Mckinney Green
Ralph Nader Independent
John McCain Republican
Bob Barr Libertarian

Directions for Posting to Blog
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says “Comments”.
2. Type your paragraph in the “Leave your Comment” box.
3. Type in the Word Verification.
4. Type in the Username alvarado21room & Password ******* (purple99).
5. Click on the orange “Publish your Comment” tab.


THE REASON WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN IS SO THAT EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE TO VOTE!!!!!!


Mr. B

Monday, October 27, 2008

Election 2008












Room 13,

On Tuesday November 4th we will elect the next president of the United States. I want you to research the five candidates and answer the following biographical questions about Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, Barack Obama and John McCain. Use a search engine to find the information, http://www.google.com/ or http://www.netrekker.com/.


Write your answers down on the worksheet.
1. Where and when were they born?
2. Which political party do they represent?
3. From what University did they graduate? Also tell the year of graduation?
4. What was their occupation or job before they got involved in politics?
5. Who is running vice presidential running mate along with them?


Good luck finding information!

Mr. B

Friday, October 24, 2008

Election 2008












Room 11,

On Tuesday November 4th we will elect the next president of the United States. I want you to research the five candidates and answer the following biographical questions about Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, Barack Obama and John McCain. Use a search engine to find the information, http://www.google.com/ or http://www.netrekker.com/.


Write your answers down on the worksheet.
1. Where and when were they born?
2. Which political party do they represent?
3. From what University did they graduate? Also tell the year of graduation?
4. What was their occupation or job before they got involved in politics?
5. Who is running vice presidential running mate along with them?


Good luck finding information!

Mr. B

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Election 2008

Room 15,

For the first part of class we will finish our research. Remember you are finding information for all five candidates: Barack Obama, Cynthia Mckinney, Ralph Nader, John McCain, and Bob Barr.

During the second part, you will have the opportunity to vote for one candidates for President of the United States. Now that you have finished your research, think of why you would vote for one of these people. Remember that your opinion gives reasons for your choice. In order to give your opinion you will POST to the blog. So in your post tell WHY you think the person is best for the job of president. Below are your choices:

Barack Obama
Cynthia Mckinney
Ralph Nader
John McCain
Bob Barr

Directions for Posting to Blog
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says “Comments”.
2. Type your paragraph in the “Leave your Comment” box.
3. Type in the Word Verification.
4. Type in the Username alvarado21room & Password ******* (purple99).
5. Click on the orange “Publish your Comment” tab.

Good luck I look forward to what your opinions about these sites are!
Bonksuno
(Mr. Bianchi)

Monday, October 20, 2008

Election 2008

Room 22,

Today you will have the opportunity to vote for one candidates for President of the United States. Now that you have finished your research, think of why you would vote for one of these people. Remember that your opinion gives reasons for your choice. In order to give your opinion you will POST to the blog. So in your post tell WHY you think the person is best for the job of president. Below are your choices:

Barack Obama

Cynthia Mckinney

Ralph Nader

John McCain

Bob Barr

Directions for Posting to Blog
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says “Comments”.
2. Type your paragraph in the “Leave your Comment” box.
3. Type in the Word Verification.
4. Type in the Username alvarado & Password *******.
5. Click on the orange “Publish your Comment” tab.

Good luck I look forward to what your opinions about these sites are!
Bonksuno
(Mr. Bianchi)

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Election 2008












Room 13,

On Tuesday November 4th we will elect the next president of the United States. I want you to research the five candidates and answer the following biographical questions about Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, Barack Obama and John McCain. Use a search engine to find the information, http://www.google.com/ or http://www.netrekker.com/.


Write your answers down on the worksheet.
1. Where and when were they born?
2. Which political party do they represent?
3. From what University did they graduate? Also tell the year of graduation?
4. What was their occupation or job before they got involved in politics?
5. Who is running vice presidential running mate along with them?


Good luck finding information!

Mr. B