Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Advanced ELL Journal Entry

This week in class we've been reading an article called "High-Tech Surveillance".  What is the Remote Lounge, as described in the reading?  What is your opinion of the Remote Lounge as a form of entertainment?  Would you like to visit a place like this?  Why or why not?

Thursday, October 25, 2012

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Computer Class

Ever wonder how the email you sent gets to the person you sent it to?

Check out this great video!

http://www.google.com/green/storyofsend/desktop/

Just click "Start the Story" to begin.

GED Science

Review the Scientific Method:

http://www.exploratorium.edu/evidence/

Read about some important experiments in history:

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/10-science-experiments.htm

Design your own experiment!

If you have time, review evolution by reading about some of these interesting adaptations:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/adaptations

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Editorial Cartoon

Go to this Editorial Cartoon.   What symbols do you see in the cartoon?  What message does the cartoon give?  Do you agree or disagree with the cartoon?  Click on "Comments" to answer. 

You can also take this quiz on "so do I" and "neither do I."

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Beginning - PM

Find a recipe on the link below and read out loud with a partner.
 http://visualrecipes.com/

More recipes:

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

GED Writing

Practice planning and writing an essay about a life experience:
Punch Essay

Now try writing an essay on your own (or with a partner) about one of the topics here:
Essay Topics

If you're interested, have a look at what the 2014 GED test is going to look like

Monday, October 8, 2012

Computer Lab

Looking for something to do in computer lab?  Check out these great videos that review what we have learned in class and give you an introduction to what we will be learning!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL2G93TNB1GXsU7LvTxgIeSbaPztQKjqNj&hl=en_US 

Please note: Some vocabulary is different, so please remember the vocabulary you learned in class. (Example: Video --> CPU.  Class --> System Unit)

Wednesday, October 3, 2012