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Some interesting posts on the topic: http://www.thethinkingstick.com/a-blog-post-a-tweet-a-connection http://www.thethinkingstick.com/twitter-google-notebook-and-earcos http://www.thethinkingstick.com/twitter-a-different-conversation Using Twitter in the classroom: http://www.emergingedtech.com/2009/06/6-examples-of-using-twitter-in-the-classroom/

U.S. History: Lecture: Marbury v. Madison http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/USRA_Judiciary.htm Interactive Constitution: http://ratify.constitutioncenter.org/constitution/ Threaded discussion on the white board: Questions: List the cast of characters. Define/Explain Vocabulary (midnight appointments, Judiciary Act of 1789, Writ of Mandamus, Article III, Judicial Review) What is the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution? What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison? What is judicial review and how did Marbury v. Madison solidify it? Thursday and Friday (First Amendment) First Principles: http://www.freedomforum.org/packages/first/curricula/educationforfreedom/FirstPrinciples.htm Lessons: http://www.freedomforum.org/packages/first/Curricula/EducationforFreedom/L01main.htm First Amendment Heroes: http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=3614 English: Read from Freedom Writers Diary Vocabulary Exercise: Each...

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Huffington Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-zirin/the-people-speak-when-tel_b_385433.html History Channel link: http://www.history.com/content/people-speak Howard Zinn link: http://howardzinn.org/default/ The People Speak Link: http://www.peopleshistory.us/ History Channel Preview: http://www.history.com/content/people-speak?bcpid=29216045001&bclid=29896886001&bctid=53229044001 The People Speak: http://www.thepeoplespeak.com/ Matt Damon on The Declaration of Independence: http://www.history.com/video.do?name=People_Speak&bcpid=46204248001&bclid=53402872001&bctid=53245675001 The People Speak Teacher's Guide: http://www.history.com/minisites/classroom/PDF/09-1260_PeopleSpeak-3pg-FIN.pdf Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy

U.S. History Framework of the Constitution Activity Preamble, Articles 1-7, Article I, Article II, Article III, Bill of Rights, Amendments 1-27, Civil War Amendments, Voting Rights Amendments 1. Cut handout into strips 2. Fill in the blanks 3. Place the strips in the proper order Lecture: Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Federalism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Federalism Judicial Review Review Activity: Principles of the Constitution Marbury v. Madison Learning Objectives After completing this lesson, students will be able to explain: -the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution; -the significance of Marbury v. Madison; -the concept of judicial review and how Marbury v. Madison solidified it; -the relationship between the Supreme Court and laws passed by Congress and state legislatures. Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbury_v._Madison Lessons (with standards): http://www.landmarkcases.org/marb...

Washington DC: http://imusic123.glogster.com/WASHINGTON-DC/

Mr Picasso Head: http://www.mrpicassohead.com/index.html

Facing History and Ourselves (The Bystander Effect) http://facing.org/resources/facingtoday/what-bystanders-do-when-they CNN Story: http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/10/28/california.gang.rape.bystander/index.html Newsweek article: http://www.newsweek.com/id/141226

Create you own Jackson Pollock: http://www.jacksonpollock.org/ Leonardo's Workshop: http://www.alifetimeofcolor.com/play/leonardo/ Great site for teachers: http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/

Types of Government Lesson Plan: http://www.nationmaster.com/lps/lesson_plan_Types_of_Governments Types of Government (Joke): http://www.voshy.com/jokes/view.php?id=10002

Some Assumptions about Psychological Testing and Assessment: Assumption 1: Psychological Traits and States Exist Trait: Any distinguishable , relatively enduring way in which one individual varies from another (specific intellectual abilities, cognitive style, interests, attitudes, sexual orientation) Psychological Traits exist as a construct- an informed scientific concept developed or constructed to describe or explain behavior. We can't see, hear or touch constructs but we can infer their existence from overt behavior States: also distinguish one person from another but less enduring Assumption 2: Psychological Traits and States Can Be Quantified and Measured Traits and States need to be carefully defined Consider the type of item content that would provide insight into it Measuring traits and states by means of a test entails developing not only appropriate test items but also appropriate ways to score the test and interpret the results Assumption 3: Test Related Behavi...

Interesting article on Schizophrenia : http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/unlocked-the-secrets-of-schizophrenia-1727987.html

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Links relating to the health benefits of coloring and doodling: http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/02/27/doodles.html?ref=rss http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/03/doodle_do_to_improve_memory.html http://hubpages.com/hub/Stress-Relief-Tips-We-Learn-As-Children http://www.mental-health-matters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=235:calming-tips-for-hyperactive-children&catid=35:adhd http://www.aimhieducational.com/Inclusion.aspx http://ezinearticles.com/?Coloring-Pages-For-Kids---A-Psychological-Approach&id=1041155

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Time Magazine photogallery : http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1854622_1789273,00.html The Art of Afghanistan Children's Guide: http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2008/afghanistan/afghan-guide.pdf 8 images: http://universes-in-universe.org/eng/nafas/articles/2009/living_traditions/images More examples of Pakistani art: http://weburbanist.com/2008/11/22/truck-art-asia-pakistan/

A Journey From The Ghetto To The Ivory Tower: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102327929

Extra Credit Opportunity: Watch the video linked below. In the video, you will see a brief interview with the author of Marley: A Dog like No Other , by John Grogan . Briefly discuss any new information you learned about John, his family or Marley from the interview. Post your comment in the comment section for five points. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_fZSjOTwOI

Newsweek Story: http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/popvox/archive/2009/03/23/grunge-bands-where-are-they-now.aspx Photo gallery- Top Grunge Bands: http://www.newsweek.com/id/189644

World Studies: Cambodia Resources: http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/ AsianStudiesDept / cambodia -holocaust.html Additional Resources: http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2003/thefluteplayer/pdf/fp_delvedeeper.pdf Frontline : "Cambodia: Pol Pot's Shadow" http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/cambodia/ Map Activity: Where is Southeast Asia? Where is Cambodia? Where is Vietnam? Discussion Questions: 1. Who were the Khmer Rouge? 2. What did they believe? 3. What was the ultimate result of the rule of the Khmer Rouge? 4. What has happened to the Khmer Rouge? 5. When and how did the U.S. support Pol Pot? 6. Relate this story to other stories of genocide we've discussed in class. Old posts relating to this topic: http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2008/06/cambodian-genocide.html Podcast with Arn Chorn Pond: http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2008/04/be-change-conversation-w-arn-chorn-pond.html Updates: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,...

I've added some extra credit opportunities to my home page on the school's website. http://www.rvschools.org/faculty/lhansengeorge/Lea.cfm

Type a list of words into Microsoft Word. Do a spell check. Copy and paste into wordle . Print. Due at the end of the period. http://www.wordle.net 0 points- wasted time in class 5 points - worked most of the period but didn't print word cloud 10 points- worked most of the period and printed and turned in word cloud Extra credit: Go to http://www.picnik.com/ . Download a picture. Go to "create" and play! If you have time, print your picture. (The picture inserted into this blog post is an example of what you can do on Picnik . I have other examples on the blog too!) Examples: http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2009/02/classroom-collage.html

Podcasting: http://www.gcast.com/?nr=1&&s=5672108 Gcast Tutorial: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df5w479k_38hsvcxp Polling: http://www.polleverywhere.com/ Poll Everywhere tutorial: Cell phones in the classroom "Toys to Tools": http://www.cellphonesinlearning.com/2008/03/mobile-educationtake-class-on-your-cell.html Many Eyes (Wordle, Word Clouds, much more): http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/ Wizlite (highlighting text online): http://wizlite.com/

Teachers turn to "clickers" http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=101343866&m=101356858

World Studies: Western Asia and Middle East Maps Find, Label and Color countries listed on the white board. Introduce: The Kite Runner We will use part of this resource (Read, highlight vocabulary and discuss in class): http://teacher.scholastic.com/writeit/cavalcade/pdf/jan2005/literature_kite_runner_p12_p17.pdf Monday: Map activity , read in class (reading can be found in the link above). Tuesday-Friday The Kite Runner Project (Choose one of the following choices listed below. As we read sections from the novel and watch the movie, take notes, brainstorm ideas, etc. that will help you prepare for your final project. You will be given time at the end of each period to work on your project.) 14. Make a roadmap . If a book's characters take a trip, draw a roadmap of the trip. Cut out photos from magazines; you can even back them with cardboard, stand them up to make a 3-dimensional map. 15. Play "I'm thinking of..." On a car trip, or any time, play 20 que...