http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy Civic Duties: Vote, Volunteer and be inVolved! Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:44:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Go to the following links for the 2009 Superintendent's Academy website" http://schoolblogs.net/academy2009 http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=23 This year our academy was held at Center Street Middle School.  Thanks to the staff there who welcomed us and shared their facility.  The academy ended with a program on June 30, highlighted by students who presented what they learned from the presenters and field trips. We read three books and ... http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=22 Imagine the next ten years for Romiette, Julio, Ben, and Destiny. Create a scene in which they meet at a ten-year reunion. What will have happened to them and why? http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=21 Describe the negative instances of prejudice and unfairness that Julio faces at his new school? Why do you think people treat each other this way? http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=20 Romiette and Julio begins with a dream sequence. How is this effective in building suspense and introducing the main character?  Explain. http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=19 Mrs. Delaine posed the question to you - "How did Hannibal get across the Mediterranean Sea with elephants?"  Give details. http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=18 It seems that everyone is looking for this...change....  not the loose kind in your pocket, but the change that makes a difference.  Imagine that you are 18 and are old enough to vote in the upcoming presidential election.  What characteristics are you looking for in a great presidential candidate?  Why ... http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=17 "When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."            Helen Keller What does this quote mean to you? http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=11 Have you ever known a person with a disability?  How did you react when seeing that person?  What are some ways we can educate your peers on not discriminating against them? For further research to share with your class: *How did that person come about being disabled? *What kind of education did they ... http://www.schoolblogs.net/academy/?p=6