Manfra's Wolves

Monday, Period 2 presented their Billion Acts projects and you guys did a great job. If you are interested in seeing the pictures I took here is the link:   Period 2 Billion Acts Wednesday, my AP students participated in the World Energy Game and helped negotiate a mock treaty to get the world's temperature below two degrees by the year 2100.  Here is the link to those pictures for those who are interested:  World Energy Game Thursay, Period 5 presented their Billion Acts projects and you guys did a great job as well. Here is the link to those pictures:  Period 5 Billion Acts Since you all did such a great job you can have Monday, May 28th off.  ENJOY!

Here are the Common App Essay topics for 2018-2019: 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.  2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?  3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?  4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.  5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of p

General Themes: 1.   Community (Importance of community) 2.   Death (How do people face death?) 3.   Education (Goal of education) 4.   Fate and Free will (Can we control these things?) 5.   Honor and Courage (What is considered brave or heroic?) 6.   Justice (What is fair?) 7.   Love (How does love change us?) 8.   Gender issues (What roles to men and women play?) 9.   Social Change (How do people create change?) 10.                    Technology/Progress (What does the future look like?)

In class you will get into groups based on the area you put on your worksheet at the beginning of the year (Billion Acts worksheet). With your group you will get a science display board and put the following information on it: Board requirements 1. Title (Should be large enough to see clearly and from a distance) 2. Images associated with the topic 3. At least 10 facts about the topic or associated with the topic. (Make it interesting. Find facts/info that would catch people's attention and help them remember it.) 4. Websites where students can go to get additional information. 5. How students can get involved? Volunteer opportunities or ways they can make a difference. 6. Sign-in sheet to demonstrate how many people came by to get information and learn about your cause. The following are optional to include with your presentation: *Flyers with general information that students can take with them. *Laptop or tablet (for example, showing a video of your topic) *Sticke

Part 1:  Select a college/university that you would be interested in applying to. (Refer to list in NEXT magazine of you need ideas) Part 2:  Begin research by going to the school's website Part 3: Create a Powerpoint, Prezi or use Google Slides Include the following information: Slide 1 – Name of school, picture, and location Slide 2 – Cost to attend school (tuition, room and board, meal plans, etc.) Slide 3 – Programs of study (Majors, programs, etc.) Slide 4 – Admission requirements (GPA, test scores, community service, etc.) Slide 5 – Enrollment (student to teacher ratio) Slide 6 – Extracurricular (athletic programs, sororities/fraternities, organizations) Slide 7 – Ratings (example: Has it been rated as a top school for academics or a party school?) Slide 8 – Would you recommend applying? Slide 9 – Interesting info, school mascot, video, comments Slide 10 – Works cited (websites, books or magazines used to obtain information) Part 4: Presentation Have

Period 1: *Finished reading Tuesdays with Morrie *Read poems "No Man is an Island" and "Do Not Go Gently" on Commonlit and answered assessment questions *Collected five more thankful journals Period 2 & 5: *Read Part 2 and started Part 3 of Fahrenheit 451 *Collected Character Chart *Figurative Language worksheet Period 3,4,6: *Reviewed results from practice AP test (multiple choice, essays) *World Energy Game week 4 assignment *Watched video on Carbon Pricing Next week schedule is: Monday -- 3,5,1 Tuesday -- 4,6,2 Wednesday -- 4,6,2 Thursday -- 5,1,3 Friday -- 5,1,3