Welcome to Kidd's Site
This site is intended to provide an education through interactive activities, first-hand accounts, historical video footage and much more. Students can navigate their way through the material and links provided in order to complete assignments, get research, find extra-credit or just pass a little time.
There are some interesting sites here so look around. If you know of an interesting site that others might like,
e-mail me the location.
I hope students look at this technology as an opportunity to learn something and prepare for their futures. This is a chance to enjoy active learning by experiencing interactive history. Come on in...
Individual Class Assignment
RECORD ANY ANSWERS IN NOTEBOOK ON PAGE ENTITLED "COMPUTER LAB ACTIVITY".
Activity A.
Complete 1-4 below using the link provided . Number your answers to go along with the questions.
http://www.history.com/topics/societyculture
1. Take the Great American History Quiz. (if you don't have volume, share)
2. Read one article of your own choice under Features. Write down the article's title.
3. Click on and read any event under This Day in History. Write down the topic.
4. Vote in the Quick Poll. Write down just the winner and percent scored.
Activity B.
Using the Geography link on the left, go to Continents Quizzes and get a perfect score and show an instructor.
1st Block- States Quiz
3/4 Block- South America
Activity C.
Use the link provided. Complete each assignment.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/02/supertuesday.guide/index.html
Scan through the information provided about the Feb 5th states (look towards the bottom for a quick list).
1. Make a prediction on which candidate you think will have the most success during Super Tuesday. Provide two states that you think will be key for your candidate to have success. Explain why you think they will be crucial for them.
* IF you are in on Wed., explain why two states made a big impact for any successful candidate. Explain why you think they were crucial for that person's overall success.
All Activity C Answers should be a minimum of 4 paragraphs in length. Including an intro, 2 body paragraphs (one for each state and its explanation) and a conclusion. Write answers under the heading "COMPUTER LAB ACTIVITY: Activity C"
Notebooks Due Friday
For Music Fans
The link provided below will allow you to sample music from various locations throughout Africa. You can also link to just about any other place as well.
Ohio Fun
Check this site out, esp. if you have to drive through Ohio. See if you can do any of the things they have listed. Be sure to check out Thrills and Chills.
Cool site for understanding different people and areas.
Has links to Maps, Music, People and Places, Animals, Photos, Science and more.
Extra Credit
Try one of the following books extra credit. A Presentation, PowerPoint, poster display, report (oral/written) etc.can be used. Please speak to me first. Other books can be used as well with prior teacher approval.
*Fast Food Nation
*The Jungle
*Remembering Jim Crow: African Americans Tell about Life in the Segregated South
*Black like Me
*The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast
*Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern America
*Ghost Soldiers
*The Worst Hard Time
*Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954-1963
*Flags of Our Fathers
*Ship of Ghosts
*Beyond Band of Brothers
*Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II
Streetsboro Forecast
Praying for a snow day? Don't get your hopes up. Atleast you can be prepared.
High School Ace
The Academic Homepage for High School Students:
The hyperlink provided below is set up for high school students. It covers news, SAT preparation, nutrition, homework tips, etc. Check it out!!!
Questions and concerns of teens
This link provides advice on divorce, health, going to college, etc. Any problems you have are probably addressed here with helpful info on your options.
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