All of the multi-cultural classes competed today on the website FreeRice.com, where they answer word definitions for grains of rice. Each correct answer earns 20 grains of rice. Here are the following standings so far, and our total amount of rice grains donated through the United Nation's World Food Program:
6A - 680 grains of rice
8A - 800 grains
7A - 3080 grains
8B - 3840 grains
7B - 2920 grains
6B - an amazing 4440 grains of rice!
for a grand total of 15,760 grains of rice in one day! Now, the questions is - how many grains of rice per one cup? We will attempt to find out... check back later!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
We cook trout!
One of our students, Derek, had caught a trout over the weekend, so he brought it in for us to cook and eat. I supplied the frying pan and know-how, and we had a great time. Kelsey took all the pictures, as well as excellent video (look for it soon). The recipe was basic rustic fried trout with salt, pepper, and of course some (read 3/4 stick) butter! It turned out great, and the students devoured the fish, leaving only some of the bones, and a few pieces of skin. Wow!
Mr. Johansson prepares the trout by inspecting it, clearing fins and some of the scales. He also cut it in half for easy access, added salt and pepper - all while students are watching and learning.
In the frying pan it goes - notice the blue nitrile gloves for safety and smell protection. They wash right off, and it's much easier than having to use soap for every hand wash event!
Almost all of the students tried the fish - and all that tried liked it!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
How to save the environment?
Here's how, on cuppa Chai's blog:
Link to blog post...
Visit her blog, leave a comment, and learn something.
Link to blog post...
Visit her blog, leave a comment, and learn something.
Recycling Poll 2008
Here are the results, in post format, from the sidebar poll we've been enetrtaining for the last few weeks. The question was: "Do you recycle?" 66% said yes, they do recycle. 11% do not recycle, and the remaining 22 % said they only recycle some of the time. Not too bad!
Car Crash, new friends...
On the way home from work yesterday, I was in a car crash. I was stopped at a light when another car approached me from behind, and failing to stop in time, they slammed in to my rear bumper. As it turns out, the driver had fallen asleep.
As I got out of the car, the passenger of the other car exited as well, and when we spoke briefly, I knew they must be of Eastern European decent, based on their looks and accent. As we assessed the damage, and called the police, we began to chat about how the two of them made it from Romania all the way to Navarre. I learned that they work on a local chicken farm, doing maintenance tasks, and their families live in North Canton. One thing led to another, and when the police arrived, we were discussing schooling and learning differences between Romania and the U.S. It was very interesting to hear their point of view, and I shared with them some of my ideas as well. Both of them had kids that either have already graduated, or will graduate from high school this year.
The police arrived, and we exchanged information, spoke to the police separately, and went on our separate ways. Before I left, however, I shook their hands, and thanked them for their time and help. I hope to see them again, if only to learn more of their story.
As I got out of the car, the passenger of the other car exited as well, and when we spoke briefly, I knew they must be of Eastern European decent, based on their looks and accent. As we assessed the damage, and called the police, we began to chat about how the two of them made it from Romania all the way to Navarre. I learned that they work on a local chicken farm, doing maintenance tasks, and their families live in North Canton. One thing led to another, and when the police arrived, we were discussing schooling and learning differences between Romania and the U.S. It was very interesting to hear their point of view, and I shared with them some of my ideas as well. Both of them had kids that either have already graduated, or will graduate from high school this year.
The police arrived, and we exchanged information, spoke to the police separately, and went on our separate ways. Before I left, however, I shook their hands, and thanked them for their time and help. I hope to see them again, if only to learn more of their story.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
How to link snippets to longer text...
By Andreas Johansson
When you create a post, especially when you wish to post a newspaper article, make sure to use plenty of white space. White space is extra, actual white, space where no text is displayed. White space enhances a reader's experience by allowing them to rest, and to organize the text more easily.
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When you create a post, especially when you wish to post a newspaper article, make sure to use plenty of white space. White space is extra, actual white, space where no text is displayed. White space enhances a reader's experience by allowing them to rest, and to organize the text more easily.
Read the rest of this post by clicking here...
Friday, May 2, 2008
Announcment!
Fairless Middle School's newspaper, FMS Now, has formed its own blog. You may access it here, and read the latest headlines:
http://fmsnow.blogspot.com/
http://fmsnow.blogspot.com/
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