Chemistry of Fear and Fright

Chemistry of Fear and Fright

Did you realize there was such science to being afraid? What scares you and why? It's Halloween!!! Are you doing anything special tonight for Halloween?

Brunch?

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Is 9:30am too early to eat lunch? If so, what concerns do you have? Do you think most schools' lunch times are reasonable? Why or why not? What about WHS?

Is money the root of all evil?

Read this news article.

Describe your thoughts upon reading the article. After reading the last two sentences of the article, do you think Susan Hendricks should have already been in jail, unable to kill her sons? Why or why not? Is money the root of all evil? Why or why not?

Will you get the job???

kickin' it OLD school

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Describe your reaction to this video. If you were in his shoes, would you go back to college to fulfill your dream? Why or why not? I know you are young, but is there something you've missed out on already that you regret?

For one of the meanest, most insulting classes I've ever had...

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What did you think of the video? Who do you agree with, the waitress or the customers, and why? Have you ever had horrible service at a restaurant? If so, tell us about it. Have you ever worked as a waiter or waitress and not received a tip? If so, do you know why your table didn’t tip you?

Spectacular Spiderman!

Today's blog is a little different... rather than writing 5 sentences, I want you to help decorate our hallway by doing the following:

1. Go to www.faceinhole.com
2. Search "spiderman"... there are 5 pages worth of spiderman images to choose from!
3. Do NOT choose "fat spiderman" or "spiderman fan"... use common sense and choose your faceinhole appropriately!!!
4. Upload a photo of yourself (NOT Jaran!)
5. Copy and paste the picture into a Word document where you may crop, add an effect, or edit your picture as you like.
6. When finished, print your faceinhole to Room321CLR
7. We will be putting these in the hallway!

Happy Superhero Day!

I'm supposed to be Black Cat today... Who is your favorite superhero of all time and why? If you're not a fan of any superhero, why not? Is there anything you find disturbing about superheroes? If so, what?

Where is Baby Lisa?

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Have you been following this story in the news? What do you think happened to baby Lisa and why?

Toe to Thumb

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What was your initial reaction to the groundbreaking toe-to-thumb transplant? Would you undergo similar surgery if you were in Cary's shoes? Why or why not? If you lost your thumb, what is the first thing you would do after receiving a transplant?

Bachelor Pad

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What did you like most about Esquire's Bachelor Pad? Was there anything it didn't have that you think would make the apartment even better? Describe your dream house.

Present like Steve!

Yes, you have the watch the WHOLE video...



Answer all of the following questions:
1. What element of Steve Jobs' presentations do you like most?
2. What have you seen more of, bad presentations or good, effective presentations?
3. Describe the worst presentation you've seen, and describe the best.
4. What is the one thing you struggle with most when presenting to a class?

Girl Project

Read this article on what teenagers are really thinking.

Do you think television shows accurately depict today's teenager, male and female? Why or why not? Do you think television shows such as 90210, Gossip Girl, and 16 and Pregnant bring out negative behavior in teenagers that wouldn't exist otherwise? Why or why not? Many people say that your high-school years are the best years of your life. What is your response or reaction to that statement?

DRIVE

Read the article and watch the trailer for the movie, Drive, by clicking here.

What did you think of this article? Do you think the woman stands a chance at winning the lawsuit? Why or why not? Should trailers be required to accurately reflect a movie's synopsis? Did the trailer make you want to see the movie? What movie(s) have you been surprised by, after relying on a trailer?

Pirates?!?

Answer the following questions after watching Pirates of Silicon Valley, the true story of how Bill Gates and Steve Jobs changed the world.

1. Why do you think this movie was titled, Pirates of Silicon Valley?

2. The film portrayed the two "pirates" as half hero, half villain. In one or two paragraphs, give your thoughts as to how they should be categorized.

3. Steve Jobs, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple and Pixar, passed away October 5, 2011 of pancreatic cancer. What do you think was his greatest contribution? Why?

Hearing for the First Time

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What did you think of the video? How would your reaction to hearing for the FIRST time compare to that of the woman in the video? Why do you think this video is such a YouTube sensation? If you had to go without one of the 5 major senses, which would it be and why?

Amanda Knox

Watch the following video on Amanda Knox:

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Amanda Knox's final plea for an innocent verdict took place early this morning. The court's deliberatations are still in progress, but a verdict is expected later today. Follow the link below to read what Amanda Knox said during her final appearance before the court.

'I have not killed,' tearful Amanda Knox tells jury

Have you followed the Amanda Knox case? Do you think the court will find Amanda Knox guilty once again of killing her British roommate or do you think she will be found innocent? Do you personally think she is guilty or innocent? Why?