February 28, 2011

Today in class we attempted to go over the test on Papua New Guinea that we took forever ago. I got an 85% on it which isn't too bad. But, after about 4 questions into the test Billy made Mr.Schick mad and so we didn't do anything for the rest of the class. It was a little bit scary! Then after school I had lacrosse and I'm really happy because I made JV. I cannot really write much else about today except that Papua New Guinea will be on the final exam.

February 24, 2011

Today in class Mr.Schick explained to us how we will be skyping with a girl from Egypt in class tomorrow.I thought he meant that she was coming to class tomorrow to visit and now I feel really stupid. The girl's name is Sarah and for a while the internet in Egypt was down because of the riots but now she is posting again. In Egypt they have "elections" but basically they are a joke. You are not allowed to organize a new political party other then the one that is already created. The people in Egypt started the riots because another country close to them over threw their leader. After our discussion, we watched a video on Egypt.

10 Questions to ask Sarah from Egypt

1. Is there one main thing that makes you regret living in Egypt?
2. Has your everyday life changed since the riots started?
3. Were you scared when you went to the riots?
4. Do you know any people that wanted Mubarak to stay Egypt's leader?
5. What was the worst thing you have seen in the past few weeks?
6. Did the riots occur near your home?
7. Does all of your family have the same opinion on Mubarak as you do?
8. Do you regret going to the riots?
9. Did you see anyone get arrested while you were at the riot?
10. Have you talked to anyone who doesn't want a Mubarak out of office? How did they react to your opinion?

February 23, 2011

Today in class Christy, Cole, and Gracie performed their raps for the class. Kamau tried to perform his but he couldnt find the music or something. After that we talked about what is going on in Egypt and Libya. Murabak is the ruler in Egypt and he has been for the past 30 years so they are revolting. We watched a video on a woman named Gigi who is from Egypt. Her family is fairly wealthy and she graduated from college and even spent a few years in California. They people are saying Murabak is a father figure but others think he has been there too long and they want him out.

Egyptian Rap

In Egypt they sure do have alot
You wanna build a pyramid? Pick a spot
Their mummifying those queens and kings
The farmers and craftsmen are making things
They've got water in the Nile
But going there sure does take a while
Sphinx and Pharaohs guard the people
There usually built up high, like a steeple
Granite or limestone?
Granite takes so long to use you'll be nothing but bone
Some days we have feasts because were beasts
Do you think we have alot of food? We have the least
But were the most skilled in the land, Word!

February 18, 2011

Today in class we had to build a pyramid online which was really really hard. But Katie and I were the first ones done so we got a 100. Its really nice out today, especially since its February so spring is coming soon. After school today I leave for New York for the whole weekend which I'm really excited about. But when Katie and I were building our pyramids it said we killed the king which is kind of weird considering we didn't do anything!

February 17,2011

Today in class Mr.Schick explained why he wasnt in class for the past few days and I think I almost threw up. there story made me get a lump in my throat it was so scary and gross! But that is all we did the whole mod so I don't have anything to write about.