Posted on November 16th, 2009 by Mr Wood
DO NOT FORGET… “Flip iT” assignments are due posted and typed by Tuesday 11/24. As of 11/14 two are complete. Synopsis. “Flip-iT” Follow-up Questions. Turn in the “Flip-iT” Follow-up questions on line as a Word attachment. Please send the email to bobwoodmsu@charter.net.
SCI Assignment is worth 30 points. Post due by Sunday 11/22 7:00 PM.
This worked [...]
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Posted on November 13th, 2009 by Mr Wood
One thought here…if this is to be done right, we need to leave the attitude on the sidelines. There is way too much work to do to waste time with “blah, blah, blah” high school drama. Executive producers have been chosen because I think they have the qualities needed to lead, and I have [...]
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Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Mr Wood
We do not know how long this creation will live. Nor do we know if and when it will ever reach public production. However, we do recognize November 10, 2009 as Eagle Radio’s official birth. We have yet to throw the switch to send volts of electricity through its circuitry, in order to create a [...]
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Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Mr Wood
In the 2009 Voice of Democracy Essay contest sponsored by the local VFW, Oakridge was fortunate to have four fine representatives.
The annual essay/speech contest has a unique title each year. This years topic for the speech was “Does America Still Have Heroes.” The speeches must be between 3:00 and 5:00 minutes long. They will be [...]
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Filed under: 1 Senior Current Issues
Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Mr Wood
As you know, our fantastically creative “Flip-iT” assignment produced especially for the 2010 Senior Current Issues class, which is one of the most gifted in our school’s history (please pardon the syrup) is currently in flux. I, Mr Wood, have had second thoughts about the four assigned videos. #4 – is currently “Where do I [...]
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Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Mr Wood
I have been calling all over Lansing today in an effort to certify the death of the Michigan Promise. Senator Dillan’s office, Governor Granholm’s office, Representative Valentine’s office – nobody is willing to say that this thing is done…even though IT IS. This is crazy. I think that Lansing is embarrassed – I believe that [...]
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Filed under: 1 Senior Current Issues, Michigan Promise NEWS
Posted on October 11th, 2009 by Mr Wood
OK guys we have the guidelines typed up and ready to go for the four “FLIP-iT” Assignments. This can be a lot of fun, and pretty eye-opening. Take a look at the following PDF’s. Feel free to download and copy and get going on the first “FLIP-iT”. Finally, thanks so much to Nyssa and Autumn [...]
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Posted on October 2nd, 2009 by Mr Wood
Assignment is required for SCI and extra credit for other classes – due posted by 7:00 PM Sunday Oct 5, 2009.
We’ve done a great job with the Michigan Promise…so far. And that is the key – so far. 2,340 signatures, flyers, sit down discussions with representatives at the capitol and interviews around the state. It’s [...]
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Posted on September 14th, 2009 by Mr Wood
As you know, October 1, 2009 is the state of Michigan’s deadline for the state government to balance the budget. The deficit currently stands at $2.6 billion. The only way for the state to achieve this goal is to cut spending, increase taxes, or provide a combination of each. The Michigan Promise sits on the [...]
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Posted on June 20th, 2009 by Mr Wood
Are you watching what is happening in Iran? Are you awake? You must watch this video – it is chilling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKUZuv6_bus
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