The Hour of Code

Hour of Code Puzzle

We Have Nothing to Fear, But Fear Itself!

 "We have nothing to fear but fear itself!" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt

This is a very famous quote made by Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his inaugural speech.

Take the time to read more about FDR (as he is also know) from the link below and tell me in the comments section....What do you think that he meant by this?  Why do you think it is an important thing to say to an entire country?

FDR bio

The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke

You will read the attached links in order.  The first one gives you a brief backstory on what happened at Roanoke.  The second link provides you with a few theories on what might have happened at Roanoke.  The last is some of the modern day findings.  Feel free to do other research beyond the provided links.  However, you must create a word document with your partner (or partners) that summarizes what happened at Roanoke, your theory of what happened based on your research, and what theory do the modern day findings support

A Brief History of What Happened

Some Theories of What Might Have Happened

Modern Day Research

In the News

Read ALL the links below.  Each link is an article about something going on currently in the news.  Once you have read an article, summarize what you read in the comments section.  Also leave your opinion about it (which one is your favorite and why). Your entry should be at least a paragraph.  Jot your thoughts down in Word first so that you don't lose your comment.

Finally, read one of your friend's comments about a different article. Leave a comment for them.
Through Malala's Eyes
To the Moon!
Hidden Chamber in King Tut's Tomb?
Flooding in South Carolina

Explorer Power Point Project

You will be working in teams of two to create a Power Point Presentation.  Not only will you be creating this Power Point, you will be giving the presentation to the class once it is complete.

1) Your Power Point will be 6 Slides long.
Slide 1  - Title slide with team members names
Slide 2 - 6 - Each slide will answer a different question about the explorer.

2) Before you begin, look at the explorers below.  Come up with a questions you have about each of the explorer you are researching.  This will be what drives your research.  Each slide will answer the question, as well as give a brief background (dates of birth and death, where they were from and discoveries). 

3) Each slide will also include a picture of your explorer and/or the area they discovered.

4) You MUST have a slide that discussing current life in the area they settled or discovered.

Here are the links below.  You may choose to do research beyond the provided sites.

Leif Erikson

Christopher Columbus

Amerigo Vespucci

Ferdinand Magellan

Hernan Cortes

Ponce De Leon

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

What do you think a blog is?  What is it used for?  We will be blogging this year on this website.  What positive message would you like to leave here to get the year started?