http://lahana.edublogs.org Blog Topics for Talented Teens Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:44:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2153602543_91bc39b403 Many of you have been dissatisfied (unhappy) with your snapgrade in tech. It's not too late! I will be giving all your blogs one more look-over on Sunday, November 8th. If you add something to your blog before Sunday, make sure to email me at llahana188@gmail.com to ... http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/11/06/dont-panic/ Oceans, grasslands, and rain forests aren't the only place with wildlife, New York City has it too! 1. Watch the slideshow below to see some of New York City's wildlife: 2. Now, pick a habitat below and watch the slideshow. 3. Next, use Kidspiration to draw the habitat you chose for its animals. ... http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/10/06/assignment-7-7th-and-8th-grade-assignment-9-6th-grade-planet-earth-exposed-part-2-new-york-city-wildlife/ 1. Get ready to see some incredible videos of nature.  Choose 3: Birds Fox and Ducks Grass Rainforest Shallow Seas Sharks 2. Now answer the following questions in your blog: a) Describe the environments shown in the videos you chose. ... http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/09/29/assignment-6-7th-and-8th-grade-assignment-8-6th-grade-planet-earth-exposed-part-1/ Now that you've used images I chose to create a poem, it's your turn. One little thing, though: many of the images on Flickr are copyrighted-- meaning you're not allowed to use them without permission.  But there's a section of Flickr called "Creative Commons".  Pictures in Creative Commons are free ... http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/assignment-5-7th-and-8th-grade-assignment-7-6th-grade-photo-inspired-poetry-part-2/ TeenBiz3000 is a site that sends you interesting news articles to read and write about.  All Island Schoolers have an account with TeenBiz3000.  Please ask Mr. Lahana for your Login and Password, then sign in by clicking HERE.  The first time you sign in you'll be given a short test ... http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/assignment-4-7th-and-8th-grade-assignment-6-6th-grade-teenbiz3000/ Pick a pic by clicking below.  Write a poem based on what it makes you think about... http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/09/18/assignment-3-7th-and-8th-grade-assignment-5-6th-grade-photo-inspired-poetry/ In your first blog post you will write "8 Random Things About Me". Click HERE to read an example from GCalcano Click HERE for directions on how to write your first post.  Click on the movie below to see me writing my first post: Click on the movie below to see how to ... http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/09/17/assignment-4-6th-graders-your-first-blog-post/ Okee dokee...now that you have your Apple and Gmail accounts, you're ready to make your blog! Click HERE for directions. http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/09/16/assignment-3-6th-graders-make-a-blogger-account-2/ I just discovered this sensational website called The InSite.  It's all about teen issues and how to deal with life's dramas. Spend at least 30 minutes checking it out and answer the following questions in your blog using your own words: 1) What is something you learned about dealing with emotions (for ... http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/09/13/the-insite-8th-grade-only/ Before you get started blogging, you'll need to have a school email account.  Even if you already have an email account, make a GMail account for school.  CLICK BELOW for directions: http://lahana.edublogs.org/2009/09/12/assignment-2-6th-grade-make-a-gmail-account-2/