Mr. Rhodus' Classroom Blog

How can migration affect a culture?
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Must cultural differences lead to conflict?
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How can we understand and appreciate our cultural differences?
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How have ancient cultures influenced modern ones?
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How can stories from the past influence our imaginations?
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How is knowledge a resource?
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How do we decide the value of different resources?
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How can stories be used to explain the workings of nature?
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How can one person change the lives of many?
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How can different generations be resources?
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How do inventions happen?
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How can we be open to new understandings?
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What does it mean to be a pioneer?
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Why is it important to study animals responsibly?
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What drives people to explore harsh climates and dangerous places?
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How do we create opportunities for our dreams to come true?
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How can we demonstrate trustworthiness?
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Why is it important to remain calm during a crisis?
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How does facing challenges help us learn about ourselves?
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Why is it important to understand ancient civilizations?
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How can a focus on the future help us imagine new possibilities?
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How can knowing the past help us to understand the present?
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What can we learn from studying fossils?
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Why is it important to know about the universe?
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How do animals and humans develop understanding and trust?
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Why is it important to care about nature?
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How do we find new friends?
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How might a dog show loyalty to a family?
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In what ways were the Aztecs like we are today?
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How can we understand and appreciate our cultural differences?
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How did the ancient Greeks influence the modern world?
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How can stories from the past influence our imaginations?
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What inspires the desire for knowledge?
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Why is gold so precious?
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How did Africa’s Sahara desert come to be?
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How can one person change the lives of many?
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How can different generations be resources?
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Why are Thomas Edison’s inventions so important to us today?
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Do you believe there is any intelligent life in outer space?
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What does it mean to be a pioneer?
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How are chimpanzees unlike most other animals?
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What drives people to explore harsh climates and dangerous places?
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How do we create opportunities for our dreams to come true?
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Is it ever okay to tell a lie?
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Why is it important to remain clam during a crisis?
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How can our determination affect our ability to succeed?
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How does facing challenges help us learn about ourselves?
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Why is it important to understand ancient civilizations?
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Estimation Word Problems

How can a focus on the future help us imagine new possibilities?
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How can knowing the past help us understand the present?
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What can we learn from studying fossils?
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Why is it important for us to know about the universe?
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How do animals and humans develop understanding and trust?
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Why is it important to care about nature?
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What are some things that we can do to help new students feel welcomed at our school?
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Why should we care about people we don’t know?
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How can we protect the ones we love?
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How can migration affect a culture?
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In what ways might you feel fortunate living in an ancient Aztec or Mayan family? Explain.
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How can we understand and appreciate our cultural differences?
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How can stories from the past influence our imaginations?
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In what ways might knowledge (as a resource) be passed on for lasting positive value?
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Why do you think gold is no longer used to make coins for everyday use?
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At the end of the story, how did the loss of the river change the landscape?
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What do you think motivated Cesar Chavez to seek justice?
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How do accidents sometimes provide opportunities to solve a problem?
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How do inventions happen?
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What misunderstandings do the space cadets make about the aliens?
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What do you think about the book that Mrs. Runnels is reading to us? What do you think will happen to Dixie? How do you think the book will end?

What does it mean to be a pioneer?
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Why is it important to study animals responsibly?
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What drives people to explore harsh climates and dangerous places?
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How do we demonstrate trustworthiness?
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What are some of the obstacles that people of different color have had to overcome? Do you think it is fair to treat people differently just because of the color of their skin? Explain your reasoning.
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How does facing challenges help us learn about ourselves?
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Why is ancient Egypt so important to us today?
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Think of a time you went to somewhere new and you felt out of place, as Kepler does when he visits Earth. Describe what happened and how you felt.
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How can knowing the past help us understand the present?
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What kinds of clues do scientists use to figure out what happened to the Coelophysis?
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Why is it important to know about the universe?
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How do animals and humans develop understanding and trust?
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Why is it important to care about nature?
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Why should we care about people we don’t know?
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Why do you think Old Yeller risks his life for Arliss?
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What are some reasons why people migrate from one place to another?
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1. Would you say that the middle school is harder than Elsanor?
2. Is the high school tougher than CBMS?
3. Is it easy to be involved with sports and to keep your grades up?
4. What is the most important piece of advice you would give to the current 6th graders?
5. Can I pass the graduation exam [...]

1. In what ways were the Aztecs like we are today?
2. Would you rather be a noble or a commoner? Explain why you chose what you chose.
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How does the narrator’s behavior in the restaurant compare to her parents’ behavior?
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If Arne Duncan asked for your advice on tests, what would you tell him, and why?

How have ancient cultures influenced modern ones?

Do you think it would nice to roam around the world if you were not in your right mind? Explain your reasoning.

How is Baghdad in the story different from Baghdad that you read about in the news today?
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1. Why is gold the perfect metal for jewelry, artwork, and many industrial components?
2. Gold prospectors usually find gold in its pure form. What is the reason or cause for this?
3. Which country produces the most gold?
4. Gold is malleable, ductile, and an excellent conductor. Why?

Describe the setting to this story in your own words. Remember that the setting is where the story takes place.

How does Cesar’s life change when his family moves to California?
What are some things that trouble children when they and their families move to a new location?

Can you believe that school is out because of snow in south Alabama? The last time it snowed in this location was in 1996. That was before many of my students were born. I would like to hear about how you spent your day off from school because of the snow. Here’s your chance to [...]

What do you think Noah included in his letter? How do you predict his grandparents will react to the letter he has written? How do you predict his mother will react?

Describe Edison’s method of inventing.
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1. What does the Captain do immediately after he refuses to lead the exploration party?
2. What assignment does the Captain give to Tom and Harold, the space cadets?
3. Who is Admiral Hastings?

Why did African Americans move to the frontier?
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Do you think chimpanzees have feeling? Why or why not? Be certain that you explain your answer fully.

Why is it important to study animals responsibly?
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How do we create opportunities for our dreams to come true?
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How do we demonstrate trustworthiness?
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Click on the following link to view a photo that was taken while Mrs. Rhodus and I were on vacation this past summer. After viewing the photo, post your answer to the question that is asked under the photo.
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Tell about what you did during your time with Mrs. McMillian while I was teaching our teachers about blogs.
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How can our determination affect our ability to succeed?
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Construct a crosscut 3-D model of the Earth. Use the photo on pages 192 and 193 in your Science textbook to assist you during this process. Remember to label each of the different sections. Use you imaginations and be creative as you complete this task. This project is worth up to 100 bonus points! This project [...]

Why is it important to understand ancient civilizations?
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1. Why is the Hubble telescope in the news now?
2. Which has had a greater impact on society, Hubble or Galileo’s telescope. Explain why.
3. Should all spacecraft be unmanned? Explain why.

Okay this is the location where you can communicate with me even though I am not at school today. If something is bothering you or if you like something that might be occurring, this is where you can share it with me.
I really hope you guys are having a great day, but most importantly, I [...]

What did the narrator and his brother like about life on the moon that was different from life on Earth?
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Use the text, photographs, and captions on pages 174 – 175 to outline Colbert, Cope, and Camp’s findings in chronological order.

What are some things we can do to make us all better team players? I hope you will give some thought to this question before responding. I am very interested in hearing your thoughts on this subject. As you all know, we have several individuals in our room who are resisting being a part of [...]

I would like to hear your thoughts about how your day has gone since I had to be absent. Has everyone been a good student or have there been problems?
Remember you will have your Science Chapter 4 test on Monday. I really hope that Mrs. Williams has remembered to remind you of this fact. Will [...]

Look closely at this site because it contains all of the answers for your Chapter 4 Science Review assignment. Now let’s have some fun!
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What did the title “When Crowbar Came” tell you about the selection before you read the story? Did the title give you enough information to make a good prediction about what the story would be about.
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Click here to listen to the message: SchoolAnnounce-1
This is the message the Maroochydore High School in Queensland, Australia voted unanimously to record on their school telephone answering machine. This came about because they implemented a policy requiring students and parents to be responsible for their children’s absences and missing homework. The school and teachers are being [...]

1. In what ways are Ashley and Lucinda different from one another?
2. In what ways are they similar?
3. After you post your answers for this question, make up a Venn Diagram that includes the information you just posted. Turn this document in to our “Reading Bin.”

What are some things students can do so that they will have a better chance at scoring well on these weekly comprehension tests?

Okay, now that we have been together for one week, I would like to hear your thoughts about our class. Remember to be positive as possible. Even negative comments can be written in a nice way. Remember it is okay to say what you mean as long as you do not say it in a [...]

As you look forward to this school year, what are some of the things you’d like to learn? To accomplish? To explore? Think about it, and share it with the rest of us!
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Would you like to view the movie that goes with the book called “The Ultimate Gift”? List several reasons why we might want to view this movie.

What are some suggestions for how you would like to spend our last days together. Remember your suggested activities must be school related and something that is possible to accomplish during school hours. Please respond to two of your classmates posts. Make certain you respond in a positive manner. 

What plans do you have for the summer?

What are some things you hope do do on Friday. List any games that you really want to see avaliable.

Which PowerPoint did you believe would best represent our class in the contest of the eras? Explain why you chose the presentation you chose.

What are your strengths and weaknesses? Keep in mind that next year you’ll be in middle school, and you will need to be more independent. Share your thoughts about what you are going to do to prepare yourself for this big step in your education.

Write about what Mrs. Runnels read about during her visit to our class today. Be certain to respond to at least two of your classmates. Make certain you respond in a positive manner! 

If you were one of the eight individuals who went on the field trip to the Technology Fair, share one thing that you saw that you can use to make your presentation better. Explain how this new concept works so that your classmates will also be able to use it in their presentations.

Choose one thing that you were involved in on Thursday and explain in detail what you liked and/or disliked about the activity. Then respond to at least two of your classmates posts. Remember to be positive in what you say to your fellow classmates.

What are some ideas that we can use to encourage the other students in our class to do their best so we as a class will be more prepared for our upcoming ARMT and SAT assessments?

What did you think of being in a video that will be used to teach new teachers about using technology in their classrooms?

Explain the proceedure for completing a Realtime quiz on Moodle. What did you like and dislike about it?

Use the information you searched for during today’s computer time and explain what you want to be when you grow up. How much education will you need for this career? What is the average yearly salary? Is this a career that you can do even when you get older?

Our story this week is about gold. What do you know about this element? Do you know where to find it? Do you know how much money an ounce of gold is worth in today’s market? Have you ever read any books about the early gold miners? If you have, what do you remember from [...]

Our time is quickly running out. In just a few short weeks we will be required to take both of these assessments. Will you be prepared? Will you be ready for these assessments? What are you doing to ensure that you are in deed ready to successfully complete both of these assessments?

One morning last week I peered into my neighbor’s garbage can and then drove to work feeling annoyed. One morning this week I peered into my other neighbor’s garbage can and then drove off feeling even more annoyed. Why?

A large mail order company performed an analysis of its customers. It was surprised to learn that an unusually large number were born on November 11. How could this be?

A murderer killed his wife and dissolved her body completely in a bath of acid. What piece of evidence caused him to be caught?

What were the conditions that Germany accepted to end WWI?

1. Explain how water content in mantle rock affects magma formation.
 
2. What is a rift zone?

Answer the following lateral thinking question correctly and you will receive ten bonus points. These points will be added to the subject with the lowest current average. I will not post anyone’s reply until tomorrow so that no one can copy an answer from another person. Good luck!
A man went into his local shopping center. [...]

In this week’s story, “Black Frontiers”, the author tells us that the Indians gave the black troops the name Buffalo Soldiers because of their hair. How did the troops respond to being called this?
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Use this space to let everyone know what you did during your time off for Christmas vacation.  After you post your response, you need to respond to at least two of your classmates. Remember to use proper grammar and be polite when responding to what others have written.

How are you going to spend your Christmas vacation? Will you and your family be traveling of just staying home spending time with family and friends?

I would like for you to think about your life and where you hope to be one year from now. What are some things that you could do to help you achieve your goals during 2009?

Please take a few moments to share your thoughts about those individuals who stopped in and shared a Christmas story with us. You may also want to use this forum to express your thanks to them for their efforts.

What did you think about the spelling bee? What did you like or dislike about the entire program. Congratulations goes to Jordon for placing second and to Christian for winning this year’s competition.

In your own words, explain why this assessment is important to you, our class, and our school. Be sure to include ways that you can better prepare yourself for this assessment,  so that you can score higher in the future than you have in the past.

How can zoos help keep chimps and other exotic animals from being mistreated or abandoned by pet owners? What are some things that we can do to help protect all animals? 

Do you believe you would have been able to make an extended trip in a frozen wilderness like our characters in this week’s story? Explain why you could or could not do something like this.

After having been in the same classroom for the past ten weeks, are there any changes that you would like to see made that would make our classroom a better learning environment for everyone? Please explain why or how making any change that you suggest would benefit the entire class.

Describe how society’s mindset has changed about women being in the field of medicine. Do you believe that this change has had a positive impact on women in general? Explain your reasoning.

What are your first impressions of having computers in our classroom.

Is there ever a time that it is okay to tell a lie? Is there such a thing as a small lie or a big lie?

Self-determination played an important role in the success that Marian achived in the story “When Marion Sang.” What role do you believe self-determination will play in the success you have had and/or will have in your own life?

What did you like and/or dislike about the Microsoft Word activity we completed during our computer time today. 

Explain in your own words what this is and why you think it is important for scientists to use this method to learn about the history of our planet.

I’m trying to decide where we may want to go this year on a field trip. I would love to hear ideas from each of my students. Be sure to explain why you think your idea will make for a good educational trip for us to go on.

Describe what you liked best about constructing our rock people and what you disliked about the activity. What are some things that you would have liked to see included in the activity? What do you believe we should do as a follow-up activity to this activity?

Explain the difference between a “Prime” and a “Composite” number.
Explain the steps necessary to determine if a number is either a prime or a composite number.