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Activities for “Remaking Music”

Activities for “Remaking Music”

Choose one of the following activities.  Due by March 20th at the latest. I will accept them earlier. You may work with one other person.
•  Before the iTunes Music Store, how did people typically purchase and share music? Ask your parents and grandparents how they listened to and shared music. Create a timeline, organizer, powerpoint, collage, [...]

George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation

George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation

(Note: The original spelling and punctuation was retained)
1.  Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.
2. When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usually Discovered.
3. Show Nothing to your Friend that may affright him.
4. In the Presence of [...]

Inspirational Quote for the Day

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Inspirational Quote for the Day

This is for my student who wanted the Edison quote and was polite enough not to confront me when I forgot to keep my promise….
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Thomas Edison
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Mr. Martin’s Schedule for the Spring Semester

Mr. Martin’s Schedule for the Spring Semester

Scholars!
The following is my class schedule for the Spring Semester. All classes are in room 326.
Period 1 – Psychology
Period 2 – Prep
Period 3 – Data Team
Period 4 – Economics
Period 5 – World Religions
Period 6 – Psychology
Period 7 – Government
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CSPAN Student Cam Contest

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CSPAN Student Cam Contest

Enter the CSPAN student documentary contest!
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My civics classes will follow this format and write a script with their team but I will give two extra credit test grades for any team that films and submits a documentary by January 10th, 2012.
See me for more information
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Bill of Rights Essay Contest

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Bill of Rights Essay Contest

The Bill of Rights Institute is sponsoring an essay contest – and I will give extra credit to any student who submits an essay!
This year’s question:
How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?
In an essay of no more than 1000 words, analyze and discuss:

How one of the Founding principles established in the [...]