Many athletes and celebrities fall into the category of role models, regardless if they choose to be or not and I find this to be an extremely interesting topic. Watch the Lebron James commercial below and answer the following questions:
1. Do you think that celebrities/athletes make good role models?
2. Do you look up to any celebrities/athletes? If so, tell me why. If not, tell me why. :-)
3. Do you think they should assume the responsibility of acting as a role model to young kids, regardless if they want to or not?
*cough..cough* Don't forget to put the question in your answer! :-)
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 :-)
- I am really looking forward to reading your responses and opinions on this one.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The Hobbit
One of the most anticipated movies to come out in the very near future is "The Hobbit". "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is a fantasy novel that was first published on September 21, 1937.
Watch the trailer below and then answer the following questions:
In this short clip, Gandalf talks about being afraid and gaining courage. What is something that you have done that required courage? Describe the situation and how you overcame your fear. If you can’t think of something that you have done, what is something that you would like to do that requires courage? How will you take on your fear?
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 :-)
Watch the trailer below and then answer the following questions:
In this short clip, Gandalf talks about being afraid and gaining courage. What is something that you have done that required courage? Describe the situation and how you overcame your fear. If you can’t think of something that you have done, what is something that you would like to do that requires courage? How will you take on your fear?
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, November 13, 2012
Skydiving From Space
Hello my trusty Grade 7's!
As I was sitting here trying to figure out what this week's blog question should be I accidentally came across this video (see below) and despite the fact that this amazing jump occurred several weeks ago, I am still amazed by it. It truly is unbelievable.
Just in case you haven't heard about this amazing feat, here is a little background:
Felix Baumgartner recently made headlines by jumping from over 128, 000 feet above the earth. After two test jumps, of 15 and 18 miles high, Felix took the ultimate plunge over the desert near Roswell, New Mexico. With a thumbs-up before the jump and a victory pose after he landed, Baumgartner became the first man to break the sound barrier wearing only a protective suit.
Felix broke several records in this exciting jump. He jumped from a record-breaking height of 24 miles above the earth, he reached record speeds of over 700 miles per hour, and he was the first man to break the sound barrier (move faster than the speed of sound).
Your task this week is to answer the following questions:
1. Can you think of a world record that you could match or break?
2. How would you go about preparing for your world record?
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 :-)
Source SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration
As I was sitting here trying to figure out what this week's blog question should be I accidentally came across this video (see below) and despite the fact that this amazing jump occurred several weeks ago, I am still amazed by it. It truly is unbelievable.
Just in case you haven't heard about this amazing feat, here is a little background:
Felix Baumgartner recently made headlines by jumping from over 128, 000 feet above the earth. After two test jumps, of 15 and 18 miles high, Felix took the ultimate plunge over the desert near Roswell, New Mexico. With a thumbs-up before the jump and a victory pose after he landed, Baumgartner became the first man to break the sound barrier wearing only a protective suit.
Felix broke several records in this exciting jump. He jumped from a record-breaking height of 24 miles above the earth, he reached record speeds of over 700 miles per hour, and he was the first man to break the sound barrier (move faster than the speed of sound).
Your task this week is to answer the following questions:
1. Can you think of a world record that you could match or break?
2. How would you go about preparing for your world record?
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 :-)
Source SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration
Themes of Geographic Inquiry Quiz
Welcome to your first online assignment Grade 7's!
Feel free to use any resource you would like to find the answer. However, you must work by yourself. Take your time and read the questions carefully. I want to try and eliminate all silly mistakes. :-)
I've tried to make things a little easier by embedded the quiz right into the blog. However, if you would like to see a full-screen version, just click this link.
Good luck!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Feel free to use any resource you would like to find the answer. However, you must work by yourself. Take your time and read the questions carefully. I want to try and eliminate all silly mistakes. :-)
I've tried to make things a little easier by embedded the quiz right into the blog. However, if you would like to see a full-screen version, just click this link.
Good luck!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Monday, October 29, 2012
Relaxing at the Hotel Transylvania!
So, Halloween is just around the corner and because of that, I have a Halloween themed question this week!
Watch the following trailer to the movie "Hotel Transylvania" and then answer the following questions:
1. What is your favourite spooky story?
2. Can you imagine the main scary character at the Hotel Transylvania? What would he/she/it look like? What would his/her/its room look like?
3. How would they relax?
4. What do you think he/she/it would do if they saw a human at the hotel?
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 :-)
Watch the following trailer to the movie "Hotel Transylvania" and then answer the following questions:
1. What is your favourite spooky story?
2. Can you imagine the main scary character at the Hotel Transylvania? What would he/she/it look like? What would his/her/its room look like?
3. How would they relax?
4. What do you think he/she/it would do if they saw a human at the hotel?
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 :-)
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Mathematics Homework Help
Commencing immediately, all Mathematics students in Grades 7 to 10 can access live interactive online math help to support achievement in Mathematics.
Homework Help is an online tool for students to access real-time Mathematics tutoring. The project is funded by the Ministry of Education, delivered by qualified Ontario Mathematics teachers and is without cost.
Students can register for the program by completing the online registration form at the Homework Help website (http://homeworkhelp.ilc.org). Please note that students require their Ontario Education Number (OEN) to register located on all report cards.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Boettger
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Famous Person
Hello my trusty grade 7's!
Welcome to your second blog response!
Just a few quick reminders:
1. Only 12 of you responded last week. Make sure if you haven't responded, you do today.
2. Don't forget to respond back to at least two of your peers.
3. Don't forget to use your school username. Otherwise, I won't know who you are.
Thank-you and good luck on this week's question!
If you could meet one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? State the person's name, his/her occupation (i.e. politician, comedian, musician, author, etc.), explain why you want to meet this person and list 3 questions you would like to ask him/her.
Once you have posted your response to this question, respond to at least 2 of your peers. You can ask them about why they chose to meet this particular person, share thoughts and stories, add questions to their list of things to ask, etc.
To get you started, I have included a picture of one person I would love to meet. Bonus mark for the first person to tell me who he is! :-)
Mr. Boettger
Welcome to your second blog response!
Just a few quick reminders:
1. Only 12 of you responded last week. Make sure if you haven't responded, you do today.
2. Don't forget to respond back to at least two of your peers.
3. Don't forget to use your school username. Otherwise, I won't know who you are.
Thank-you and good luck on this week's question!
If you could meet one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? State the person's name, his/her occupation (i.e. politician, comedian, musician, author, etc.), explain why you want to meet this person and list 3 questions you would like to ask him/her.
Once you have posted your response to this question, respond to at least 2 of your peers. You can ask them about why they chose to meet this particular person, share thoughts and stories, add questions to their list of things to ask, etc.
To get you started, I have included a picture of one person I would love to meet. Bonus mark for the first person to tell me who he is! :-)
Mr. Boettger
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