Shiloh Student Response

Look at a friend's post in Shiloh Chapter 4-7. I want you to post a response about what they wrote. Describe how you agree with them, how you disagree with them, and any other comments you have about the reading or their post. Example:

Dear Paul,
I read your post and thought _________.
When you wrote________ I agreed with you because ____________.
When youo wrote________I disagreed with you because __________.
I also thought it was interseting that you _____________.
Your Classmate,
Stephen

Shiloh Chapter 4-7

In chapters 4-7 in Shiloh Marty lies to his friends and family so that he can protect Shiloh from Judd Travers. Answer the following opinion questions.

1. Is it ever OK for people to lie?

2. Is Marty doing the right thing by lying, or is he making things worse?

3. If Shiloh could talk, what would he tell Marty?

4. If SHiloh could talk, what would he tell Judd?

5. Is it OK for Judd to abuse his dogs because he was aboused by his father? Why or why not?

If there is time, read someone a friend's post and respond to them (I also agree because... No, I don't agree because...) and post it in Shiloh Student Response.

Where do the Candidates Stand?

The election is tomorrow. Take a look at this link and read about how the different candidates stand on some of the important issues.

Your task:

• First, look at each of the issues and write a 1 sentence summary of what each candidate thinks. Write your responses on a separate piece of paper.
  
• Next, pick 3 issues you feel the most strongly about. Blog about each of these 3 issues and which candidate you are siding with.
  
• Last, write a sentence stating who you are voting for and why.

Who's the Fastest Jaw on the Draw?

Which animal has the fastest snapping jaw? If you’re guessing a shark or perhaps an alligator, you’ll have to think smaller. Read this article to find out and then answer the following questions.

1. What is another word for mouth parts?
2. To explain how a trap-jaw ant's mouth moves so quickly, they compare its jaw to a ___________.
3. About how fast can an ant move its mouth?
4. Who is Sheila Patek and what is her job?
5. How does a slow motion camera help scientists better understand how a trap-jaw ant eats?
6. Use 3 adjectives (describing words) to describe the trap-jaw ant.

The Lunch Crunch

As everything in the world becomes more and more expensive, school distict cafeterias are feeling the crunch as food prices rise. Read this article and answer the following questions. Remember, there are many ways to answer these questions, so be original and explain yourself.

1. Why have many schools raised lunch prices this year?
2. Should schools be required to offer nutritious food options? Why or why not?
3. Is it okay for schools to stock vending machines with unhealthful snacks? Explain.
4. What would you do to deal with the rising food prices? Explain.

Dino Death Pit!

Although dinosaurs have been extinct for over 65 million years, scientists are still learning a lot about them. Read the Kids National Geographic article called Dino Death Pit! and answer the following questions. Remember, You only have 30 minute at this station - work quick and give concise answers. If you have trouble with a question, skip it and then come back to it.

• 1. In your own words, describe what "quickmud" is. (1)


• 2. Dinosaurs that lived 230 million years ago were about the size of what animal? (2)


• 3. Page 3 of the the article talks about a "bizarre toothless meat-eater called a ceratosaur." Why is this dinosaur "bizarre?"


• 4. How was Guanlong's arms different from the Tyrannosaurus Rex's arms? (5)


• 5. Would you want to play in "quickmud?" Why?

Freaky Forces of Nature

Sometimes strange things happen in nature that scientists may or may not be able to explain. Right-click and skim this article on Ten Freaky Forces of Nature (Note: This article is 4 pages). After you've skimmed the article I want you to pick three of the "freaky forces" and blog about why you think they are interesting.

(Before you ask, your response should be 3 paragraphs, one for each "freaky force.")