Meet the iPad's New Competition!

Amazon has just unveiled its answer to the iPad, the Kindle Fire. Read this post from the Huffington Post, watch the slideshow and video, and we'll discuss in the comments section.  I'd like to know: if you could get either device right now, which would it be and why?  You need to be able to support your choice with facts about the operating systems, internet access and speed, or other specifications.  Soon, I'll tell you what you which one I would pick!

End of the year survey, grades 6-8

Hello scholars!  You may remember we took a survey at the beginning of the year that gave me information about your technology skills.  Today you are going to take a very similar survey and I will compare the answers to see how much you have grown.  Click here to take the survey.   Raise your hand when you are finished. Shine on!

How an Elderly Woman Cut Off the Internet inTwo Countries

Click here to read something that made me laugh, perhaps inappropriately. The part about her going to jail does NOT make me laugh.  The article really made me think about how dependent we are on the Internet.  What do you think?

We want your opinion! Take a survey about smoothies and help the South Bronx!

Hello scholars!  Do you like smoothies?  Would you like to be able to buy healthy smoothies in your neighborhood bodega?  Take this survey and we'll show the results to the bodega owners in this neighborhood.  Don't miss out on this chance to have your voice heard!  Click here to take the survey.

Third Grade Voicethread Poem

Hello scholars!  BLCS has started using Voicethread to enhance our instruction.  Check out this poem created and recorded by two of our 3rd graders.

Online Essay Map for Our Research Project

Hello scholars!  We will be using this essay map to organize our thoughts as we research the topics for the videos. The essay map makes it much easier to map out your videos.  Don't forget to save it or print it at the end of class. Have fun using it!

Essay map source: www.readwritethink.org

Web Resources for a Greener, Healthier Bronx

Hello Scholars! Below you will find some links that will help you as you decide the main idea for your video. Remember, always READ the information VERY CAREFULLY and ask yourself and others lots of questions.



Asthma and Air Pollution in the South Bronx
Asthma and Diabetes in the South Bronx
The Sustainable South Bronx
Speak Up for the Bronx
Grow NYC
Parks and Open Space for the Bronx
Green Bucks Encourage Healthy Eating
Obesity in the South Bronx
A guide to healthy eating and exercise in the South Bronx
Majora Carter talks about life in the South Bronx 
A smoke-free South Bronx
Smoke-free Kids

Link to research materials for the Upper Academy Video Project

Hello scholars! As we research environmental issues that impact the South Bronx, we will be assembling an online list of resources that exist in the South Bronx. As you find organizations and websites that address environmental issues in the South Bronx, please click the link below and fill out the document.  Thank you!

Click here to access Dr. Kaun's field research blog.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Brown's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Sattler's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Magnotta's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Mr. Almonte's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, 7th Grade

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Mr. Malick's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Gaeta's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Nunley's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Dolland's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Mason's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Locker's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

"Stop Me Before I Facebook Again"

Hello scholars! Everyday, technology is developed to help us be more efficient and accomplish more in less time. Sometimes, however, technology can distract us from our task. Check out this podcast and article on technology time-wasters.

Do you find yourself wasting time on facebook, twitter, or wikipedia when you should be doing your homework? What are some ideas you have to help you stay focused on your task while on the computer? Your assignment is to post your reflections on the comments section of this post.

Website Resources

United Nations Podcast!

Hello scholars! Happy 2011 and welcome back!  Today we are going to start researching women in science in preparation for the United Nations podcast contest.  This wikispace has excellent links for you to start your research. 
You will work in groups on this project.  As a group, you will decide your specific topic from theses general topics:

o   Women’s contribution to science throughout history

o   Women’s contribution to the labor force during WWII

o   Future science and technology careers