Saturday, June 12, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Monday, June 07, 2010
Students` funny videos!!
Rolling dog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0-Sv6YnxEc&feature=player_embedded
Bunny Letter Opener
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZBHZT3a-FA&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0-Sv6YnxEc&feature=player_embedded
Bunny Letter Opener
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZBHZT3a-FA&feature=player_embedded
My nice car!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivlVfChBkzg&feature=player_embedded
Too much water!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDfZdfeJ1nc&feature=player_embedded
Saturday, June 05, 2010
4-day school weeks gain popularity across US
During the school year, Mondays in Peach County are for video games, trips to grandma's house and hanging out at the neighborhood community center.
Don't bother showing up for school. The doors are locked and the lights are off.
In Peach County, students attend school just four days a week.
Peach County changed to a 4-day week to save money.
Many counties are doing the same thing.
The results? Test scores went up!
So did attendance — for both students and teachers!
The teachers said that they've seen students who are less tired and more focused, which has helped raise test scores and attendance.
"It makes the children's weekend a little better, so they get more rest," said one parent.
"Teachers tell me they are much more focused because they've had time to prepare. They don't have kids sleeping in class on Tuesday," Superintendent Susan Clark said. "Everything has taken on a laser-light focus."
But in other areas, people are not happy with a 4-day week.
"It was harder on the teachers. We were asking the kids to move at a quicker pace," said Bennie Newton. "We're hoping the four-day week won't come into play next year."
Experts say there is little evidence that a four-day school week improves student performance.
"The broadest conclusion you can draw is that it doesn't hurt academics," said one researcher.
Don't bother showing up for school. The doors are locked and the lights are off.
In Peach County, students attend school just four days a week.
Peach County changed to a 4-day week to save money.
Many counties are doing the same thing.
The results? Test scores went up!
So did attendance — for both students and teachers!
The teachers said that they've seen students who are less tired and more focused, which has helped raise test scores and attendance.
"It makes the children's weekend a little better, so they get more rest," said one parent.
"Teachers tell me they are much more focused because they've had time to prepare. They don't have kids sleeping in class on Tuesday," Superintendent Susan Clark said. "Everything has taken on a laser-light focus."
But in other areas, people are not happy with a 4-day week.
"It was harder on the teachers. We were asking the kids to move at a quicker pace," said Bennie Newton. "We're hoping the four-day week won't come into play next year."
Experts say there is little evidence that a four-day school week improves student performance.
"The broadest conclusion you can draw is that it doesn't hurt academics," said one researcher.
Gulf of Mexico oil spill 2010
The Gulf of Mexico is between The USA and Mexico.
On April 20, 2010, there was an accident on an offshore drilling platform.
There was a big explosion.
The explosion killed 11 platform workers and injured 17 others.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA6Fx7ZEST0&feature=channel
Oil is still spilling into the sea even now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMajtDTyTnE
Many animals are hurt by the oil.
Many people are working to clean up the oil and help the animals.
They must clean each animal by hand.
But there is still so much oil in the sea.
They use plastic to keep the oil in one place.
Sometimes they try to burn some of the oil.
Sometimes they use chemicals to break up the oil.
But still more and more oil is leaking into the sea.
Maybe, 100 million gallons of oil will leak out before they can stop it.
On April 20, 2010, there was an accident on an offshore drilling platform.
There was a big explosion.
The explosion killed 11 platform workers and injured 17 others.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA6Fx7ZEST0&feature=channel
Oil is still spilling into the sea even now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMajtDTyTnE
Many animals are hurt by the oil.
Many people are working to clean up the oil and help the animals.
They must clean each animal by hand.
But there is still so much oil in the sea.
They use plastic to keep the oil in one place.
Sometimes they try to burn some of the oil.Sometimes they use chemicals to break up the oil.
But still more and more oil is leaking into the sea.
Maybe, 100 million gallons of oil will leak out before they can stop it.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
My apartment in Fuchu
This is my house in Fuchu....Maybe.
http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=35.670353&lon=139.484073&z=19.5&r=0&src=msl
I like Fuchu very much.
Near my apartment there is a gym.
I`m a member of this gym but I only go once or twice a week.
I`m so busy!!!
There is a Don Quijote store near my house.
I go to this store very often.
I buy milk and snacks here.
Tokyo Racecourse is near my apartment
I sometimes walk around there but I never make a bet.
http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=35.670353&lon=139.484073&z=19.5&r=0&src=msl
I like Fuchu very much.
Near my apartment there is a gym.
I`m a member of this gym but I only go once or twice a week.
I`m so busy!!!
There is a Don Quijote store near my house.
I go to this store very often.
I buy milk and snacks here.
Tokyo Racecourse is near my apartment
I sometimes walk around there but I never make a bet.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
My House
I lived in this house in New York City.
It was so near the beach.
I was so happy.
In the summer I went swimming everyday.
A famous movie was made here!
It is called Awakenings.
Robert De Niro and Robin Williams are in this movie!!!
I used to swim here and play on that rock. Now that rock is famous! WOW!!!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Video Game Controllers
There are many different types of video game controllers.
Paddle
A paddle is a game controller with a round wheel and one or more fire buttons.
They are very old-fashioned.
Trackball
A trackball uses a ball and sensors.
Joystick
Joysticks are often used for controlling machines such as cranes, trucks and wheelchairs.
Racing Wheel
A racing wheel is the preferred method of control for use in driving simulators.
Light Gun
You point the gun at the screen to control the game.
Balance board
You stand on this board to play the game.
musical instruments
These are used for music games.
Nowadays, these controllers are becoming so realistic that people can learn to play real instruments by playing the game!
Gamepad
Gamepads are the most popular game controllers.
Paddle
A paddle is a game controller with a round wheel and one or more fire buttons.
They are very old-fashioned.
Trackball
A trackball uses a ball and sensors.
Joystick
Joysticks are often used for controlling machines such as cranes, trucks and wheelchairs.
Racing Wheel
A racing wheel is the preferred method of control for use in driving simulators.
Light Gun
You point the gun at the screen to control the game.
Balance board
You stand on this board to play the game.
musical instruments
These are used for music games.
Nowadays, these controllers are becoming so realistic that people can learn to play real instruments by playing the game!
Crazy video game controllers
Wii Bowling Ball
Steel Battalion Cockpit
Steel Battalion Cockpit
One game, two sticks, 40 buttons! It costs $200!!!
Nintendo's Robotic Operating Buddy.
Tony Hawk Ride Skateboard
Bongos!
Power Glove
Samba de Amigo Maracas
Dance Dance game controller
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