Author Archives: Mr. Bell

Hoops Hullabaloo

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Make your predictions for our class basketball tournament. Which team will prevail? The Dunkers? The Slammers? The Swishers? The 3 Point Shots? Explain your selection. How would you rank the teams? Are they balanced, or is there one … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Chaos…

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Sadly, the amount of time invested in reminding some of our classmates to clean up is falling on deaf ears. Obviously there will be the occasional scrap of garbage on the floor, but when an entire sandwich is … Continue reading →

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Skating Tomorrow…YIKES!!!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! I forgot to add skating to the agenda. If the word spreads and most of the regular skaters bring their equipment tomorrow, we will skate as planned. If a majority of the regular skaters do not have their … Continue reading →

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Music to My Ears…

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Listen to the lyrics. The message is brilliantly simple… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tXzlVjU1xs[/youtube] Have a wonderful break with family and friends. See you in January!

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Fracking Frenzy

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Based on our reading, your knowledge and opinions as well as other credible sources, what is your position on fracking for energy? State your position and support it with evidence and examples. Provide at least 3 website links … Continue reading →

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Suspense DIY (do it yourself)

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! We have begun exploring the suspense genre of writing. Here is your first activity: Write an amazing opening to a suspenseful story using one of the following story starters: It was a strange night, there seemed to be … Continue reading →

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Target Heart Rates

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Are you reaching your target heart rate when you choose cardio activities in DPA? Click here to calculate your target heart rate. Start tracking your pulse after DPA cardio work and document your results in your DPA file.

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Is a Moment Enough?

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Here’s a video that evokes a reaction whenever I watch it: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kX_3y3u5Uo&feature=player_detailpage[/youtube] What is your reaction to the video? Share something beyond, “I liked/disliked it.” Remember, a great response always includes several reasons.  Here are some guiding questions … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Ban Halloween…

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Can you make a convincing argument? Can you support a position with several reasons? Can you link your ideas with transition words and phrases? Your writing task is to choose one of the statements below and state your … Continue reading →

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Variables, Expressions and Equations

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! If you come across some great links to help build our understanding of variables, expressions or equations, please post them here. Include the address AND an explanation for the site’s usefulness. In other words, what did you learn … Continue reading →

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