Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Watch The Surge online | Free | Hulu

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2013 Class Platform

Once you have passed your platform, use the link below to post your platform.  Be sure to include your name with your post.  If you login using your bgps account, it makes thing much easier.

https://docs.google.com/a/battlegroundps.org/document/d/1Dv6Zt_GboOHjp6DXDz8x4ZQI_xNJibfnUJRZkPKcjvU/edit?usp=sharing

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Color War Reward Day Permission Slip Doc

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TmXkbQB4urdZDOly-oajZKU0hLfWzud5I8PqTA9aloI/edit?usp=sharing

Reward Day Permission Slip


CAM Academy Activity Permission Form

Frenchman’s Bar Color War Reward Day,  May 24, 2013


Student:____________________________________   Grade:____ Teacher:___________________

My student, as listed above, has my permission to participate in the activity described below.

_________________________________       X_______________________________
            Parent Printed Name                                                                            Parent Signature

On the day of the activity I can be reached at:____________________________ or ____________________________

An alternate emergency contact person is:_____________________________________ at _____________________

Insurance Name:  __________________________________ID#_____________________________________________

Medical concern(s): ____________ ____________________________________________________________________

My student may need to take the following medication while at the activity:  _____________________________________
The authorization documentation has been submitted to the school nurse and the medication is located:
{    } in the health room  or   {    } my student has authorization to carry their medication with them.


{    }     I would like to be a chaperone for this event.
            I have submitted a volunteer form within the last two years and am cleared to chaperone.
                        (If you are not sure, please call Student Services at 885-6827 for verification)

Number of Chaperones needed: (state details of chaperone needs here – make note if they need to pay fee or not)
If the required number of chaperones is not met, this event will be cancelled.


EVENT DETAILS

This space for teacher to list details of the event.  Please be sure to include the following:

ACTIVITY:  Color War Reward Day

DATE & TIME: May 24th from 10 A.M. -1:30 PM

LOCATION: Frenchman’s Bar

COST: $3 parking fee








Permission form must be turned to participate!

**Please be sure your student is picked up on time after the event.  Students who are not picked up on time will not be able to attend the next school activity without their parent being in attendance.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Frenchman’s Bar Reward Day May 24th, 2013


Frenchman’s Bar Reward Day
May 24th, 2013


Schedule:

10:00   Arrive Frenchman's Bar
10:00 – 11:30 Grade School Recess Games ?
11:30 – 12:15 Lunch
12:15 - 1:15 Volleyball Tournament ?
1:30 Depart for Home
2:00 Back to School/Home


What to bring:

Cold and warm weather attire Sand Toys
Blanket/beach towel Frisbee
Shoes Fishing pole and license
Board games


The press vs. the White House

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Dana Milbank: In AP, Rosen investigations, government makes criminals of reporters - The Washington Post

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Benghazi, IRS, AP: A guide to the 3 storms confronting the White House - U.S. News

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IRS, Benghazi, and AP scandals are poison to the democratic process | Washington Times Communities

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IRS, AP and Benghazi Show the Failure of Obama's Big Government - Kelly Riddell (usnews.com)

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Evaluation Rubric


Presentation Evaluation


The content includes: (3 points)
  •      an  inviting introduction
  •          a clearly stated thesis
  •          material organized in a logical and easy-t-follow manner
  •          sufficient support to “make the case” for the thesis supposition
  •          a satisfying conclusion that sums up the information and reiterates the topic


A good visual is: (3 Points)
  •          an appropriate choice for the given topic
  •          something that can be clearly seen by the audience
  •          an added dimension to the presentation (e.g. “a picture is worth a thousand words”).


A proper delivery entails: (3 Points)
  •          good eye contact; stage presence
  •          familiarity with the material
  •          proper voice projection and enunciation


Score the presentation in each category from one to three (with three being the highest, whole number only).

Presentation Schedule Spring 2013

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Ancestry of U.S. Population by Rank | Infoplease.com

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013


CAM High School
Health and Fitness Contract Semester 2


NAME: _________                                            _____ DATE: February 1, 2013
COURSE TITLE: Health and Fitness                            COURSE #:   PED002/202 08052-108
SUPERVISING TEACHER:   _____________________
AMOUNT OF CREDIT POSSIBLE: 0.5     
COMPLETION DATE:  TBA June 2013
2 Semester course.  Helps to fulfill graduation requirements for Health and Fitness

OBJECTIVES:  What will the student accomplish?
The curriculum is designed to meet the health and fitness needs of the student and provide the opportunity for participation in various athletic endeavors (such as sports and fitness programs) and leisure activities that involve exercising and conditioning the body. 
Health includes subjects such as nutrition, diseases, and substance abuse.  The health portion of the program will be provided to the student each month in the form of a magazine, Choices.  Each issue is designed to meet current National Health Education Standards.  Magazines will be handed out by the contract teacher during Advisory four times per semester.  If absent, students are responsible for picking up the current magazine from the contract teacher
upon their return to school.

Goals*:  Meet the National Health Education Standards in the Health  learning areas of Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Using Health Resources, Practicing Health-enhancing Behaviors and Reducing Health Risks, Analyzing the Influence of Culture on Health, Using Interpersonal Skills to Enhance Health, Using Goal Setting and Decision Making for Health and Advocating for Personal, Family and Community Health.

ACTIVITIES*:  State the planned activities to accomplish the Health requirements:

  1. Read and complete 4 summaries of articles from each “Choices” magazine. Summaries will be from the main articles, not the short clips in the beginning and end of the magazine.  Summaries will include at least 4 major points of each article as well as a reflection of their thoughts about the article in paragraph form. The student is required to read the entire magazine each month and submit the summaries in the correct format: 1-2 pages, double-spaced, typed, 10-12 font. Total number of summaries: 16
  2. Complete one of the following:
    1.  Write a 4-page typed research paper, 10-12 font, on a health topic of your choice.  The paper should include a bibliography.
    2. Attend 3 hours of community health presentations and submit a log of those hours, verified by a parent or guardian.
    3. Watch 3 one-hour programs available on TV, DVD, video or online on various health or fitness topics and submit a log of those hours and programs, along with a short paragraph of what the program was about and health topics covered, verified by a parent or guardian.
    4. Do a combination of b and c.  Submit a log of hours, verified by a parent or guardian.

  1. Take a Classroom Based Assessment (CBA) at the end of the semester during Advisory (to be announced).


Note:  completion of Health requirements equals about 15 equivalent class hours per semester.  A total of 30 hours of Health is required (2 semesters).









Fitness The primary goal of a fitness curriculum is to insure that the student gets a necessary amount of exercise and acquires appreciation and knowledge of an activity or activities to enable him/her to continue participation beyond the high school years.  The activities need to include the development of strength, flexibility, and endurance.  

Fitness GOALS:  State the fitness (strength, endurance, & flexibility) goals you plan to accomplish this semester:
                1. Strength, Coordination and Agility -



                2.Endurance (Cardiovascular Health) -




                3. Flexibility and Balance-

Fitness ACTIVITIES*:  State the planned FITT (frequency, intensity, time and type) activities to accomplish the above goals:
                1.Strength, Coordination and Agility -





                2.Endurance -





                3.Flexibility and Balance -



  1. Complete the attached PE Log of activities and hours including a journal entry every 2 weeks on insights and goals attained.

EVALUATION:  How will this contract be evaluated?
            "Pass"              Completion of contract time of 60 hours in planned physical activities, 15 hours health, research paper and a CBA.

            "B"       Completion of contract time of 70 hours in planned physical activities, 15 hours health, research paper and a CBA.


            "A"       Completion of contract time of 80 hours in planned physical activities, 15 hours health, research paper and a CBA.


            "F"       No credit given.  Work not completed.

Demonstratable contract hours should be in activities which are clearly geared toward physical activity and fitness.  Examples of hours are those spent in activities such as sports, running, walking, weight-training, cycling, yard work, swimming, medium to heavy labor, exercising at a gym, etc.  Activities less than 15 minutes in duration will not be counted.
Student Name __________________________________ PED 002/202

Contract Acceptance: (to be signed at the beginning of the contract period)
We have planned my goals and activities for my semester of physical education and accept this contract as it is written.  It is my responsibility to complete this contract in a timely manner and meet with my supervising teacher as needed to accomplish my goals.  The hours will be verified by the parent as true and accurate.


*** Note*** Documentation of hours will be required to be submitted during each Advisory Period.  Failure to provide documentation for 2 Advisory Periods will result in a deduction of 1 letter grade.  In the case of a Pass/Fail option, the student will revert to a letter grade which will be lowered.





_____________________                       ________________________                  _________       
Student's Signature                               Parent's Signature                                    Date




The goals and activities have been reviewed and accepted by the instructor as valid and acceptable to fulfill the class objectives.

______________________
Instructor's Signature

_________________________________________________________________________________

Upon Completion of Contract: (to be signed at the end of the contract period)

Verification of hours: (to be completed by the parent and student)

The activities and hours that my child has completed has been reviewed and verified as accurate.


Total #PE Hours ______________(do not include Health hours, these will be calculated by the contract teacher)



______________                                    _________________             _________            
Student Signature                                   Parent's Signature                      Date

To be completed by the instructor:

Health hours completed:  __________________

Grade issued: _______      Amount of credit: _______              Date Issued: _______



______________________            
Instructor's Signature

Mukasey: Justice Department's AP search 'reprehensible' - Washington Times

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Uneven I.R.S. Scrutiny Seen in Political Spending by Big Tax-Exempt Groups - NYTimes.com

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White House Under Fire - A Bumbling Response on Benghazi - NYTimes.com

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Monday, May 13, 2013


Political Platform


Objective:  Student will understand and express their political viewpoints.

Intent:  Students will mull over difficult political decisions and reach a stated conclusion.  Research may be required to resolve some issues.    

Design:  Student platforms should mirror the standard political platforms put up by the major political parties.    Be sure to create your own unique party name and include a preamble. 

http://www.lp.org/platform
http://rpusa.info/platform.htm
                        http://www.cpusa.org/party-program/

Requirements:  Each student’s party platform must contain ten issue statements.  Students must choose five topics from the list below.   Then the student will choose five other topics of personal interest to add to their platform.  One issue must be either a local or state issue.  Students will then present one issue statement for passage on the CAM Class of 2012 Party Platform.  Presentations must be at least 5 minutes minimum and include a PowerPoint/Prezi slideshow.  All platforms are due by on May ­­­­_____th.    Slide shows are due via email May ______th.  Your platform statement must pass in a class wide vote to get credit for the presentation part of the assignment.   A vote Seventy-five percent in the affirmative is considered passing.  You may amend and resubmit you statement, provided there time available, if you fail to pass your platform statement the first time around.

Topics:  Abortion, Tax Cuts, Education, Social Security, Prescription Drugs, Welfare, Death Penalty, Medicinal Marijuana, United Nations, Israel, China, Energy Policy, Salmon, Environment, Terrorism, North Korea, Trade Deficit, Nafta, Strategic Defense Initiative, Outsourcing, Judicial Filibuster, AIDS, Tobacco Industry, Cafta, Iran, Nuclear Proliferation, Iraq, Off shore drilling, Gay Marriage, ObamaCare, Afghanistan, Pakistan, War on Terror, Border Security, Racial Profiling, IMF, Greece, Socialism, General Motors, TARP, Obesity, Climate Change, Value Added Tax (VAT), Arizona SB 1070, Education, HSPE….

Grading:                       Platform                       75  Points
                                    Presentation                  25  Points
                                    Total                          100  Points

  


Friday, May 3, 2013

PAUL: Stemming the flow of wasted foreign aid - Washington Times

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Iraq War Video Questions


Iraq War
Video Questions

1.        How has your perception of American involvement in Iraq changed, shifted, or been reinforced as a result of the video?

2.       What impact did/does the perception that America “won” Operation Desert Storm have on our current foreign policy decisions?

3.        How would you characterize Saddam Hussein?  Was he as bad as Hitler?  Could he have been as bad as Hitler if left unchecked?  Should the U.S. stand up to those aggressive dictators and should U.S. foreign policy be one of removal for aggressor dictators?  At what point to you draw the line concerning American involvement in other countries internal affairs?

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

North Korea vs. South Korea, a natural economic experiment | AEIdeas

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Life In North Korea Vs. South Korea - Business Insider

Life In North Korea Vs. South Korea - Business Insider:

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Christina Corieri: States Can Save Taxpayers $609 Billion - WSJ.com

Christina Corieri: States Can Save Taxpayers $609 Billion - WSJ.com:

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Public unified on how to treat Boston bombing suspect - The Washington Post

Public unified on how to treat Boston bombing suspect - The Washington Post:

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China lands jet on aircraft carrier

China lands jet on aircraft carrier:

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Co-piloting South Korea's supersonic jet

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No longer dated: Prom finally integrated

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New Dutch king makes first appearance

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Boston Police: 3 More Bombing Suspects in Custody | TIME.com

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