:TECHBRARIAN

Hello all. It’s WAY too early in the morning (4:34) and I couldn’t sleep. I was thinking about a conversation I had with KRahman about her apartment and all her sisters and brothers who live there. It was so neat to hear about what her life was like outside of the Island School. So, I thought I’d show y’all what my apartment is like (or at least the living room and kitchen) and point out a few special things to me. In the video you will see a tired Mr. Lahana and a couple of art pieces his wife made. Special bonus: you will see what is actually INSIDE his refrigerator. Click below to watch the movie:

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Now it’s your turn. Borrow a camera and take us inside your apartment or room and show us something special to you. Post the video on your blog (Mr. Lahana will help you if you don’t know how to do it…)  If you’re too shy to bring show a video of your apartment you can simply write about it in your blog.

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–> Read this article about giving to the homeless by clicking HERE.

In your blog answer: Do you give to the homeless? Why or why not?

–> Read about how kids can help the homeless by clicking HERE.

In your blog answer: Which idea for helping the homeless could you picture yourself doing?  How would you do it at the Island School?

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IMDB (Internet Movie Database) has all the information on movies you’ll ever want to know. Go to IMDB by clicking HERE. Find the answers to the following questions and put your answers in your blog.

–> Click “Tops at the Box Office”

1.What is currently the most popular movie in the US?
2. How much money has this movie made?
3. What is it about?
4.  Search for a movie you would like to see. Are there any comments on this movie? If so, what are people saying about it?
5. What three movies have grossed (made) the most money in US history?

**Bonus** Search for a movie that you have already seen. Read the comments on this movie; then, submit your own (you’ll need to sign-up to do this).

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Watch this short movie that shows Tibetans (people from Tibet) being shot by Chinese Soldiers.

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Now, read this article about China and Tibet by clicking HERE

Answer the following questions in your blog:

1. Why are Tibetans protesting? What do the Tibetans want?

2. Who is the Dali Lama?

3. What is China’s point of view?

**Bonus** What can we do to help the Tibetans? (for one idea, click HERE)

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A friend of mine made this video that asked NYC teens about their relationship with technology. Watch the video and answer the questions they were asked in your blog:

1. What electronic devices do you use?
2. How many hours a day do you use the computer?
3. What do you do on the computer?
4. What do you think life would be like without the computer?
5. Are boys better at using computers than girls?
6. Do you think the computer harms or benefits your schoolwork? Why?

Click below to watch the video:
Tech in Your Life

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Want a new project idea for talent or afterschool? How about making your BOOVIE? Below a friend of mine made a BOOVIE comic with some comic books, a camera and imovie. That’s it! The results are skrullicious! Click below to watch:

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Over the next few weeks we’ll be studying the Olympics happening in China this summer. Start by going to the official Chinese Olympic Homepage and Olympics.Org

1. Fnd a sport you DON’T know about from the lists that looks like this:

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2. Write a post in your blog that answers the following questions:

a) What is the name of the sport?

b) How do you play?

c) What are the rules?

3. Name two interesting facts about the sport you chose.

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NYCLU is running a contest for students to speak about Justice in America. You can write an essay, poem, make a song, poster, or video. The subject can be about anything that has to do with justice. Some examples include: Are the police colorblind? Should drugs be legalized? Does the government have the right to torture terrorist suspects? Do schools do enough to protect and support gay and lesbian students in school?

Entries must be submitted by Monday, May 19.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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