31 August 10

Today the students had a journal entry (story about mark McGuire) Asked them to write about what they felt regarding steriod use in professional sports. They were given time to finish their collages and they had to present their work to the class.

30 August 10

Today the kids had a trivia question as bell work. They worked on their Health Component collages today. The assignment was to select pictures that represent the six components of health.

27 August 10

Friday my computer was down and also on Monday. So here's what happened. The kids presented their health articles to the class. They were also given a journal entry that asked how do they feel about the treament of celebrities with regard to the justice system.

26 August 10

Today the students went over their chapter 1 chapter review text work, grades were updated and they were actually given an opportunity to turn in the blog assignment by Friday for half the points, since the homework is weighted more heavily than the classwork and therefore affecting their grades negatively. They were also reminded about the health article that is due tomorrow. The extra credit is also due by tomorrow. No donations will be given credit after tomorrow. They are also ENCOURAGED to get a health Non-Fiction book to read and report on for extra credit. This extra credit is due just before Progress, and will be the LAST opportunity for extra credit!

25 august 10

Today the students were given the journal entry of what is the most exciting thing they've ever done, or hoped to do in the future. based on the story Extreme Measures from Hate Mail from Cheerleaders. They were also given general information on health based on the reading of Chapter 1 in the text.

24 August 10

Today the students worked on finishing their bookwork from Chapter 1 Chapter review. They were reminded of the Health Article assignment that is due on Friday. They were also reminded about the extra credit donations to the classroom are due this Friday as well. No exceptions. They also had their first Trivia Question today.

23 August 10

Today the kids did a journal entry in their composition books that asked if they could have the starring role in any movie already produced, what would it be and why. Started reading Chapter 1 and worked on the chapter review #'s 1,5,7-14 RTF 5+8 and STP questions. They are write out or paraphrase the questions for future use as a study guide.