Money, Love, and Tests

They all go hand-in-hand, don't they? We discussed the ROMOTHINK (link to that site is on the right) after I explained everything you should have for next week's tests. Interesting discussions today - Many people valuing love over money, which is a nice contradiction to perceived norms. But I seriously want you to consider the following: Can love really exist f it is not reciprocated? Must both individuals have love for one another in order for one to love the other? Or can love be a one-way street? I look forward to reading your comments. And don't forget to register with BLOGGER so I know who is actually appearing here.

For Frances

A true test to see who actually checks in on the blog. If you have concerns about the Constitution Simplification, I would suggest you check out this site. It has it all. Have fun studying!

Brains: Teens and Zombies

Do not forget to study...make sure you have your government notes, constitution simplification, econ readings (1-5, 13), econ quizzes, econ study guides (crosswords, fill-in-the-blanks), and your brains - however useful they may be!

Today we watched a vid about the teenage brain. You can watch it here. May you all share the experience with your parents.

I also came across a new Norwegian movie being released soon, titled "Dead Snow." Below is a poster of the film that has been added to the Sundance Festival:

Tell me that would not be amazingly perfect...Zombie Nazis. Even though there really isn't much difference between the two (they're both brainless, murderous, decaying, soul-less beasts), I've always hoped for the melding of Zombies and history.

Imagine the possibilities:

• Zombies in Ancient Rome
• Aztec Zombies
  
• Zombies during the Civil War
• Caveman Zombies (Homo Zombious)
• Samurai Zombies
  
• Zombies vs. Atilla the Hun
• Zulu Zombies
• and finally...Zombie Wars (in space - can the Force work on Zombies?)
  

Any other ideas?

Q Score

Anyone know what a REAL "Q Score" is? We finished the last of the econ quizzes today. I was happy to see some high scores - even some perfect 10/10 results in each class. I hope everyone takes the next 7 days to study what we have learned and not be surprised by anything administered next week.

On Friday, we'll review for the Govt test and look at the credit mess in the last econ packet I handed out.

Tomorrow we will take a little break from all of this econ/govt stuff and look at the teenage brain. I anticipate high interest and some insightful discussions in class and at home after we finish on Thursday.

Everyone check your email you have assigned through the portal - I sent something this afternoon to parents and students. Adios...

Flash Drive

Simple - get one. At least 1GB. I'd recommend a 2GB. It will solve many of your problems if you miss a video or if your email and printer do not cooperate.

Whining, Complaining, and Testing

OK - so the portal is updated with your quiz results. I anticipate EXCELLENT scores for next week's final exam(s), but you have the Ch. 5 - Market Clearing Price quiz tomorrow. Hopefully, you will earn at or above your average of the previous four quizzes. If not, I have this great book, "Old Time Punishments" that I could loan your parents.

Worry not about your grades right now - they do NOT reflect participation. Also, I have to add essay grades. The only major problem is if something is missing and/or there was no increase seen in your quiz scores. Otherwise, you can simply self-evaluate your essays and look forward to the exam(s), which should determine your final grade.

Questions, comments, concerns? See me before or after class - and NO whining! Rather than coming up with excuses and assigning blame, I value insight, planning, and change.