Online Resources

Use these websites to help with research for your Travel Agency project.  You should have a little yellow sheet with login information for those sites that require a username and password. 

SIRS Discoverer

CultureGrams

eLibrary

ProQuest Online

KSD Research Page

KCLS Homework Help (you may need to use your King County Library card)

Too Young to Vote?

On November 6th, millions of Americans ages 18 and older cast their votes for president (and so did our class, unofficially).  The National Youth Rights Association wants to give even more people the right to vote by lowering the voting age to 16.  Supporters of the idea say people would be more likely to vote if they started at a younger age.  They argue that anyone who's old enough to drive and work should be allowed to vote too.  They also point out that some other nations, like Brazil, let 16-year-olds vote.  Opponents say that people under 18 aren't ready to vote.  They argue that 16-year-olds are too young to understand the issues or make informed decisions about politics. 

What do YOU think?

What Matters Most? UPDATE

Updated 11.6.12

We've heard which issues kids around the country feel are important.  You voted, and here's what you said:

The Issues That Matter

Ranked by importance to 26 survey participants in our class.

1. Education
2. Healthcare
3. Jobes/Economy
4. Environment
5. Taxes
6. Energy
7. (tie) Same-Sex Marriage AND War in Afghanistan
9. Immigration
10. Iran

Travel Agency Reflections

It has been a busy month for our class as we have researched the countries of South America and reported out in brochures, advertisements, PowerPoints, and more!  I hope that as guests came through our room, that you realized how much your hard work pays off. 

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1) What was the most interesting thing you learned about your country?  (Be sure your country name is included somewhere in your answer.

2) If you could travel to your country, what would you most want to do there? 

3) What did you learn in the process of creating your travel agency?  In other words, what skills do you think you have learned or things have you learned about yourself as a student as a result of this project?

Travel Agency

Don't be late! 

Your Travel Agency is a big part of your social studies grade.  If you lose track of the due dates, download this document.

Culture Grams

If you're trying to get on Culture Grams from home, you'll need the password in this document. 

South American Countries and Capitals

Plug in your headphones and check out this video.  We will be spending a significant amount of time in the coming months learning about South America.  This song will help you to learn most of the countries and capitals on the continent.

Saving a Language

We know that computers and other technologies are often quite helpful.  For example, technology is helping to save the Cherokee language. 

• Do you think it is important to try to preserve the language?  Why or why not? 
• Do you have any other suggestions about how the language can be saved?

Geography: Map Games

Looking for a fun way to practice for your next map quiz?  Check out these map games!