Ariel Leong states, "Global warming is a big issue because it is harmful to humans, nature, and to the Earth." Let's look at that.

You may use one or all of these articles for your science class' current event report:

global warming article:  http://teacherweb.com/NY/Cunningham/Frederick/apt10.aspx

We will be working with these articles, but not for a couple weeks.

4. Questions about Education Reform. Due Fri Oct 30th, 8:00pm

Step 1- Read all the comments from the previous assignment.

Step 2- Choose one comment which is thoughtful.

Step 3-

First, paraphrase the comment you are responding to: For example: “Ms. Rivkind thinks that…”

Then, write a question about the chosen comment. The question must be: clear, sincere, useful and be the sort of question which leads to more questions. The question you write must complicate the comment’s argument, make the reader of the comment you are questioning think deeper. Stir up some intellectual trouble.

3. Rina Gersman asks, “How can kids have some fun while being healthy and doing well in school?” Due Oct. 16th at 8pm

Standing between schools and progress in their improvement are many unresolved problems and questions. Examination of them is almost always an adult prerogative. But students are the ones who are most immediately affected by what happens in schools. Their voices deserve to be heard.

Read this, "School reform-issues, problems" at http://teacherweb.com/NY/Cunningham/Frederick/apt9.aspx

answer these questions

1. Which of these efforts seem to you best to promote student "education"? Why?

2. Secretary Duncan thinks we should consider lengthening the school day and the school year because "you're competing for jobs with kids in India and China." What does that statement suggest about what the secretary thinks is a major purpose of the schools? Do you agree? Why or why not?

3. Consider the points the president made about school improvement. How important do you think each one is? Why? Can you envision difficulties in making these improvements?