Sorry everyone. I am still not feeling well. Today you will report some facts to me through Contact Mr. P. I need one complete sentence on each of the following. I also need you to report two of three criterion on website credibility for each piece of information.  1. Where is the largest volcano in the world located?2.  What is the capital of Senegal?3.  What is the world’s deadliest snake? 4. Who was W.E.B. DuBois5. Where in the world can you find a huntsman spider?When you finish, use the rest of the time to practice your typing.  

When Mr. P instructs you to do so, click on one of the links below. He will describe both links to you so pay attention before you pick one. You will be completing an activity tomorrow based on what you watch.

Link 1: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3895341627365179412&hl=en

Link 2: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5105392870006647492&q=source%3A016456957319370458527&hl=en

Right click on the link below and open it up in a new tab. Use the website to answer the questions below in an Open Office Writer document.

http://www.theglobalfund.org/html/accesstolife/en/

There are nine countries to choose from. You need to play the essay from at least three different countries and answer the questions below:

Country: _____________

Pick one person or family from the essay and summarize their situation in 3 sentences. 

While their situation is bad, is there anything that this person or family can be hopeful about and why? 

This is not the warm-up. The warm-up is in the post below. This link will be used later in class - wait for Mr. P to tell you when to click on it.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/02/portraits_from_the_congo.html

You have just discussed today’s research project. Now use the links below to help you get started. Use at least two of the websites below to help you answer the questions. If you ahve used two and want to try to to find more information, use your internet research skills to find other sources. Send the answers to the questions to Mr. P by using the Contact Mr. P form. Select general feedback instead of warm-up.

Links:

http://clnet.sscnet.ucla.edu/research/chavez/

http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/chh/bio/chavez_c.htm

http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/Chavez.html

Questions: 

1. In 4 sentences, summarize the life of Cesar Chavez. Be sure to include the events that seem to be the most important (for example, Chavez founded the United Farm Workers movement because migrant farmers were being treated unfairly).

    

2. What is public policy? What is something that Cesar Chavez did that shows public policy in action and why is it an example of public policy?

    

3. What lessons can we take from the life of Cesar Chavez? Why is he a good role model and citizen? Answer in at least 5 sentences. 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29706957/

Mr. Paoletta will tell you when to use this link. It is not part of the warm-up. It will be an important part of an activity later in class. 

DC Crime Data

Warm-up is below.

 Visit the link below when Mr. P says to do so. He will give you further instructions when you get to the site.

http://moneycentral.msn.com/investor/market/currencyconverter.aspx

Question: Describe a business that you would like to open up. It could be a restaurant, a store, or something totally unique. Use as much detail as possible.

What will the world look like in 50 years? Will it be better or worse and WHY?

1. Highlight the question above and copy it.
2. RIGHT click on the link to the right that says Contact Mr. P and select Open Link in a New Tab
3. Now click on the tab that says Contact Mr. P.
4. Write your name and email if you have one and select General Feedback instead of Warm-up.
5. Paste the question above into the comments text box.
6. Answer the question in complete sentences.
7. Hit send.