It could be argued that our culture is now being fuelled by immediate gratification. When we want something, we want it now and more often than not, our wish is granted. For example, if we don't know something, we can look it up on-line and usually have the answer within seconds. Like a song you heard on the radio? You can easily download the song within minutes. If you are hungry and don't have the "time" to make something, any number of fast food restaurants are more than happy to cook you dinner in a record amount of time.
Watch the video below and answer the following questions:
- What are some other examples of people being unable or unwilling to wait?
- Is this a positive move in the right direction, or a negative one?
- Describe what is going through one of the kid's mind as (s)he tries to resist the temptation to eat the marshmallow.
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Monday, May 21, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Storybird!
Hello my trusty Grade 7's!
Here is the next technology assignment that I am very excited about. You are going to be using a program called "Storybird" to write a children's picture book. More details for the project will come later this week.
After seeing your fantastic "Glogsters", I can't wait to see what you come up with here!
Good luck!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Check out the following two videos to get an idea of what you are in for! :-)
Here is the next technology assignment that I am very excited about. You are going to be using a program called "Storybird" to write a children's picture book. More details for the project will come later this week.
After seeing your fantastic "Glogsters", I can't wait to see what you come up with here!
Good luck!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Check out the following two videos to get an idea of what you are in for! :-)
Airborn Trilogy - Novel Study
Having just finished reading the "Airborn" Trilogy think of at least two questions you would like to ask Mr. Kenneth Oppel. Be creative and try not to ask him something he may have been asked several times before. To make sure you don't do this, check out the "Frequently Asked Questions" section of his website.
When you think you have at least two (2) well thought out questions, please post them on the class "Wallwisher" found below.
When you think you have at least two (2) well thought out questions, please post them on the class "Wallwisher" found below.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
A Lesson in Losing
"March Madness" just finished a couple of weeks ago and for those of you that don't know, it is by far my most favourite sports time of the year. I absolutely love to watch college basketball in March and this got me thinking (go figure eh?) about this week's blog question.
Of the 64 teams in the tournament, all of the teams will lose a game except the tournament champion (yeah Kentucky!). Do you think you learn more from winning or from losing? Why?
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Of the 64 teams in the tournament, all of the teams will lose a game except the tournament champion (yeah Kentucky!). Do you think you learn more from winning or from losing? Why?
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Kid Tsunami Survivors
Some Japanese tsunami victims had to leave everything behind, including their houses and all of their things. I would like you to watch the video below and think about the things that you value.
Imagine that you are collecting donations to send to kids who lost their possessions in the tsunami. Brainstorm at list of at least 5 objects that you could send them to make them feel at home. Start by thinking of things that you love and value. Be creative and remember to think about the small things in life that help you keep a positive attitude.
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Imagine that you are collecting donations to send to kids who lost their possessions in the tsunami. Brainstorm at list of at least 5 objects that you could send them to make them feel at home. Start by thinking of things that you love and value. Be creative and remember to think about the small things in life that help you keep a positive attitude.
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Nick News: "In Harm's Way: Japan Through the Eyes of Its Kids"
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Do Your Peers Impact Your Health?
If yes, describe their impact. Is it negative or positive? If not, explain.
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
Mr. Boettger :-)
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