Monday, November 24, 2008

Hunger 101

Room 13,

Today we are going to play an online game and learn about
the people in our city who don't have enough to eat. In order
to play you must go to this website created by the San Francisco Food bank. http://www.sffoodbank.org/about_hunger/h101.html. Play it the same way
Mr. will show you, making different choices that help you understand about
hungry people in San Francisco.

After checking out the website we will post a comment on the blog. Follow the directions below in order to post your comment. In your post, tell one thing you learned about hungry people
in San Francisco and also include in your post one idea you have that might help the many people
who are hungry in our City.

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.

I look forward to reading your comments!

Mr Bianchi

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

2008 Election Results



Room 15,

The Election of 2008 is now history. We have a new president. I wonder how you feel about
the outcome of the election and what you expect of Barack Obama now that he is president. Take a minute to think about your answer and post a paragraph or more on this blog space. Let your readers know about how you feel about the new president and what you expect them do for us now that they are the president-elect.


Review the posting instructions and then post to the site.

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.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Election 2008

Room 13,

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)

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