Where's Mr. Schick

When I got into class on Friday I put my books down and sat on my desk.  I started talking to Maria and Michael while I was waiting for the bell to ring.  After the bell rang I sat down in my seat.  Mr. Schick wasn’t in the class room though so I stood up and walked over to the door.  I looked out the door and didn’t see anyone but, my friend Molly.  She was packing up her book bag and getting ready to leave for her soccer game.  When I walked back into the class room I said maybe we should call the office. I picked up the phone and went to dial but then I let Parker talk because she said she had great people skills.  So Parker called the office and we found out that Mr. Schick was on a flied trip that was just getting back when we called the office. Then Mr. V walked into the room and started talking to us.   After Mr. Schick got back we put the movie in and started talking notes again.  

Movie

                Today we watched the same movie that we have been watching about Sudan.   I like this movie, I find it very interesting.  I also like the music in the beginning after Mr. Schick made us quiet down and listen to it, I thought it would cool if we played that music at school in the hall ways. I couldn’t image what it would be like if I never had electricity and then I just moved to America.   I just can’t even what life would be like if we didn’t have electricity.   I probably wouldn’t adjust well.  I guess it would be scary, not knowing a lot about where you are going and then just being thrown into a world and have to go with it.   I’m pretty sure it would be amazing though.  I like the part in the movie when they go to the grocery store for the first time.  I also thought that it was funny when the boy ate the butter.  Plus when they learned what a light switch was.  I thought it was funny when they didn’t know what a trash can look like or how it worked.  I can’t wait to watch more of it in class tomorrow. 

Shadow

We had a shadow from St. Margaret School, her name was Taylor.  I met her earlier today in English class.  She seemed quiet but really nice.  We went over the tests we took the other day.  WE got pretty loud though.  Mr. Schick got mad and left the room.  I get why he did it we were out of control.  When he came back we put away our tests and took out our copy books. On Monday we had started taking notes on a movie about Sudan.  Today we continued the notes.  The problem is my notes from the other day ripped and now the page is all messed up and it’s really annoying.  Plus were I sit Taylors head blocks the dialogue on the screen so I have to lean back to read what the people are saying.  The movie seems interesting though, I would probably like it if I could see what was going on.  I guess I didn’t notice it on Monday because Taylor left early.  Well that’s really everything that happened today in class.  I don’t have anything else to say so I guess I’ll go do my other homework.

The Test

We took our first test in Human Geo today.  I personally think it wasn’t that hard.  At least I didn’t find it to be that hard, maybe I just got all of them wrong and that’s why I thought it was so easy.  I guess I’ll find out when you post the grade.   I’m almost positive that I got the bonus question right though.   After the test we started to watch a video about the Sudan civil war.  We had to take notes on the video.  I love watching videos in class, but I don’t like it when I have to take notes on them.  I was really tired today.  For some reason I didn’t feel good all day.  I never ate breakfast or lunch and human geo in human geo I just got grumpy.  I was tired and hungry and still right now at almost 6:30 at night I’m still hungry.  I don’t know why I haven’t eaten yet I’m just too lazy I think.  Well I would love to stay and chat but dinner it ready so I’m going to stuff my face full of food. 

Presentations

My groups topic was India.  Last night we had to go home and research India. My group was Lexie, Madisen, and Melisa.  I had known Melisa from gym and Madisen and i had gone to middle school together. We are really good friends.  But yesterday was my first day meeting Lexie.  Well after working last night on the project about India today in class we got to present.  Well three groups went ahead of us and we listened to their presentations.  There was a lot of good information in the presentations that the other groups did.  About half way through the second presentation I went to look at my groups work on India.  Everyone did a great job and i loved all of the bright colors that they used.  I also like the fonts that we used and we have fun facts about India too!   After looking over our presentation I wore Savannas glasses.  Then I realized I don’t wear glasses and I took them off.  We didn’t get to finish our presentation but I did take my shoes off while we were presenting, I hate shoes!   

Groups

Today in class we started our first project and got groups!

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In human geo today we went over the homework we did last night.  We answered questions out loud with the rest of the class. We heard stories about other countries.  Mr. Schick told us scary stories about bombs.  I learned something that I could have gone my whole life without knowing.  If a nuclear bomb was dropped on Washington we would all die.  I’m a little scared to live in Bel Air now so if I’m not in class tomorrow I have probably moved to the Bahamas.  We also talked about places that we have been out of the country.  One kid in our class has been to Australia.  I think that is like the coolest thing ever.   I want to go to Australia.  I also want to go to Paris; I think it would be so much fun to go there.  After talking about where we have been we went on checking our homework and talking about other things that I can’t remember about right this second.  My stomach hurt all class today; I think I had eaten way too much at lunch.        

Factbook

1. What is the population of the United States? 313,847,465 

2. What are the five largest countries in the world, by population? China, India, United States, Indonesia, Brazil

3. What is the population of Pakistan? 176,745,364

4. What kind of government does the United States have? federal republic  

5. What is the unemployment rate in Zimbabwe? 95%

6. What is the largest country in the world by area? Russia

7. What country has the third greatest number of airports? Mexico

8. What country has the greatest number of exports? European Union
9. What country exports more oil than any other? Arab
10. What country imports more oil than any other? Canada
11. What country consumes more oil than any other? U.S
     
12. Can women serve in combat roles in China’s military? Yes
13. What is GDP? gross domestic product
14. What country has the highest GDP per capita in the world, and how much is it? Qatar  88,919
15. Is the US in the top ten for GDP per capita? yes
16. Most of the countries with the highest birth rates can be found in what continent? Africa
17. 11 of the top 12 countries with the highest number of deaths from HIV/AIDS can be found in which continent? Africa
18. What other country is in the top ten? Russia
19. Where does the US rank in HIV/AIDS deaths? 87th
20. Is the US #1 in number of cellular phones? no
21. What percentage of the US is Roman Catholic? 25%
22. What percentage of Mexico is Roman Catholic? 95%
23. What is Net Migration Rate? the difference between immigrants emigrants
24. Does the US have the highest Net Migration Rate in the world? yes
25. What is the current population of the entire planet? 7 billion people and growing

 

#25.  I picked the question, what is he current population of the entire planet because that question is impossible to answer.  The next day the answer is just going to be different anyway.  So i rounded the number.

#20.  The answer to this question really surprised me because anyone could have guessed that the answer was going to be the U.S. but surprisingly not.
 

 

Taking Notes on taking notes

                In human Geo today we learned how to take notes.  In fact we took notes on taking notes.  We also took notes on Illinois.  We learned that Illinois is one of the most populated states in the Midwest.  Illinois has many plans and corn fields. Then we learned that Mr. Schick is Jesus.  He told us about when he was born.   He said it was cold day and they couldn’t find a hospital.  Michael kicked my chair all class and it was funny because last year I would kick his. Austin was annoying but then again when isn’t he.  I sat in the class with my shoes off.  I just feel so laid back in his class.  I also hate shoes, if I don’t have to wear them I don’t.  I noticed that I lot of other people sit in class without shoes.  I don’t know what it is but they are so annoying

Rescearch Rules

Research rules 

                In human geo today we learned how to post websites to our blogs.  We also took many notes on about how to post things on my blog.   I also changed the color of my background but then changed it back.   After that we talked about research papers.  When doing research papers we always have to site where we found our information.  We were told that most teachers don’t let us use wiki.  We’re allowed it use it in human geo though.  As long as it is not our main place of information we can still use it as a secondary site.  Austin was being annoying all class.  Taylor and I kept laughing at all of Mr. Schick’s jokes.   I liked the idea of the website Mr. Schick was talking about.  Making a website that is totally fake just to get people in trouble sounds like a lot of fun.      

Essay's

Essay #1

    Arête is someone that has a great character and is all around a good person.  Socrates was very honest.   He stood up for his beliefs and never backed down.  Even at his trial for death he still stayed strong and fought for honor.  Greeks and people many years ago where all very polite and tried very hard for a good reputation and to have a good family name.  Not all people were as heroic and confident as Socrates but the most of they tried to be the best they could be. 

Essay #2

    I personally think that my generation will eventually ruin the earth.  Don’t get me wrong I love the world I live in but if people like Elbert Hubbard and Socrates saw the youth now I don’t think they would be very happy.  There is no chivalry or pride in what youth is today I think if mean and women were more like Elbert and Socrates we would have a better world.  If Mr. Hubbard saw how many people slack off now I think his story would be much longer.  If Socrates was here he would be so angry at how many people don’t stand up for what they believe in like he did.  Now I’m not saying that I’m perfect and never slack off but if people now a days didn’t slack off as much I think Elbert would be a happier man.  I would be ashamed of today’s youth if Socrates saw it I can’t even imagine how angry he would be and the things he would say.      

Essay #3

         I will grow a lot in the next few years and having a plan is always the best way to approach the future. Sept one, thing I will do is get acclimated with the school.  Step two, I will study hard and try to turn all of my assignments in on time or early.  Step three, I will get into the plays and try out for sports and actives that I have never tried before.  Step four, make many new friends that I will be able to have fun with and have forever.  Step five, Graduate and get into a good college and just be very happy.