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Current Event Group C

As many of you already know, we just experienced one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States. Fortunately, central New York avoided much of the flooding, high winds, and power outages that plagued the Mid-Atlantic coastline.   Check out the links below and answer the following questions.

Hurricane Sandy Is Here

Recovery Expected To Take Days

Current Event Group B

Check out the article and complete the questions below.

‘Fearless Felix’ Article

Sponsor Website

National Geographic Society’s

Informational Meeting Thursday, October 18th at 6 pm in the LGI

Our local contest will be on Thursday, November 29th at 6 pm*

(*Snow Date December 6th*)

National Geographic Bee

Sample Questions

I am having a little trouble embeding this video, but it is pretty cool anyway! Check it out by clicking on the hyperlinked text below.

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Group A – Current Event

Check out the article and then answer the questions below.
The Woolly Mammoth Article

Check out the links below. There are some amazing photos and great information!
Curiosity Lands on Mars Article & Video
New York Times Slideshow

This is your first current event assignment. Listen to the inclass instructions. They will be incredibly helpful for successful completion of the assignment.

9/11 – A Date Americans Will Never Forget!

Welcome to my website/blog. Listen to the explanation in class and explore on your own to figure out what this site is all about. Enjoy!