This blog is a place for student discussion and comment related to Mrs. Keith's classes.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
"Are you smarter than a chimp?"
Here is the link to try to the "Are you smarter than a chimp" test from CNN.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
MySpace Bullying
What is your opinion on the recent news of a MySpace hoax leading to a 13 year old girl's suicide? What do you think should happen to the people who made up the fake MySpace identity and pretended to be a teenage boy who was interested in this young girl, but then told her "the world would be a better place without you." How big of a problem to you think online bullying is? Please respond to this topic in a thoughtful blog entry. 10 points.
Teddy Bear Teacher
What is your opinion about the recent incident involving the British teacher who allowed her class of 7 year olds in Sudan to name a teddy bear Mohammed? Do you think she should have been put in jail for this? Why or why not? What do you think about her punishment? She was pardoned and now has been deported back to England. Do you think this is the right thing to do? How would you feel if someone insulted your religion? Please respond to these questions in a thoughtful blog entry. 10 points