With a short week and a school full of kids looking forward to their grandmas’ home cooking, there were still some amazing moments.  On Tuesday all classes took a moment to consider how important it is to be thankful and how much we have to be thankful for.  I shared with my classes the story of my severely handicapped older brother and how his life shaped mine.  I urged them to consider the miracles their lives are and how they do not have the right to be bored…EVER!  Their lists of blessings were rather amazing and blessed me by their sincerity and genuineness.  We are indeed blessed beyond compare to spend our days in such a place and with each other.

Psychology:

Students will be able to:

~identify the main points of the Behaving & Responsive Brain

~identify and explain the function of each part of the brain

~explain the significance of biochemistry and brain function

~explain how disease or injury can alter the functionality of the brain both physically & psychologically

Monday & Tuesday:

Lecture & discussion on text chapter on brain

Wednesday:

Diagram parts of brain & identify function

Thursday:

film:  Responsive Brain

Friday:

Begin film:  Beautiful Mind

 

Intro to Journalism:

Students will be able to:

~clearly explain the impact of Pulitzer & Hearst in writing

~explain the impact of the Newsboy Strike of 1899

Monday & Tuesday:

Read handout & articles from New York Times about 1899 Strike ]

Essay Test over material

Wednesday:

Review of William Randolph Hearst biography

Thursday & Friday:

Citizen Kane