Geography Bee Elimination Round

On Friday, December 9, a written test will be administered to all Wonderkids and Falcons. This will be our elimination round to determine the 5 top candidates from each team. This is not a grade, it is simply the easiest way for Mrs. Murphy to determine Geography Bee contestants. If you ultimately want a chance to win a $25,000 college scholarship in the national contest, I hope you have studied the links I provided for you about three weeks ago. Please continue to go over the information there if you would like a chance to win the WSMS National Geographic Geography Bee. Good luck! I know we could have a Falcon winner!

The New York Times

Click on this link: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/index.html  to access an online copy of The New York Times. This newspaper is an invaluable tool for anyone who truly wants to discover what is going on in the world around you. Granted, its editorial page always leans left of center in politics (which means it is never conservative); however, it offers fantastic stories from around the world and the country. Check it out.

Discovery Education Probes

Please click on the following link to complete this assessment:

http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/?cdPasscode=PZPZA688922

This assessment is due by January 6th.

Flags, Flags and More Flags...

The count is up to 15 now! We have added Great Britain, Georgia (the country, not the state), and Spain! I know from the posts that we have Jacquelyn to thank for Malaysia, and we so appreciate that help Jacquelyn. Thanks bunches! Can't wait to see who we get next...

Oh, by the way, have you checked our counter lately? We're almost at 18,000 views!

P.S. - By the time I got to school this morning we had yet another flag: Japan! Yeah!!! That brings us to 16. Way to go people!

Hunger Games Unit

A parent emailed me last night with the concern that she could not find a due date on the blog for completing the Hunger Games. Although we have had many conversations in class about starting the activities after our Human Imprint Unit, a hard fast date has never been posted. And although most of you are long finished with the book, or near completion, let me share that Dec. 5-9 will be the week that we enjoy the activities associated with the novel.