On Top of the World

Blog: 2/24/14

Song: On Top of the World

Artist: Imagine Dragons

Topic: 

List two similarities and two differences you have noticed thus far between the movie Flowers for Algernon and the short story we read in class. 

Happy

Blog for 2/20/14
Song: HAPPY :)
Artist: Pharrell Williams

DIRECTIONS:
1) Go onto schoology
2) Under "Discussions" you will find a discussion for 2/20/14
3) OPEN IT
4) Find your CC Partner's blog URL from the list I have posted in the comments.
5) Comment on your CC's blog post from yesterday. Make sure you include TWO of the following comments:
-                Something you learned
-                Something you agree/disagree with
-                Something you found interesting
-                A comment you have
-                A question you have
-                Something you liked/disliked

RESPECT

Blog: 2/19/14

Song: Respect

Artist: Aretha Franklin

Topic: Pick one of the following "What if" Questions and BLOG about it!!!

1. What would happen if you could fly whenever you wanted?
2. What would happen if there were no television?

3. What would happen if everyone lived in space?

4. What if cows gave root beer instead of milk?

The Man

Blog: 2-18-14
Song: The Man
Artist: Aloe Blacc

Topic: Is the story "Flowers for Algernon" believable? Why or Why not?

"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present."

Somebody to Love

2/13/14
Song: Somebody to Love <3 <3 <3

Ethics: 
noun: 
 Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior. 

Example: Psychologist have to be careful when designing experiments using humans so they do not violate ethics by causing the people serious mental or physical harm. 

Topic: Why might an intelligence-altering

operation be unethical or risky? Explain

People all around the world want to be smart and clever to be successful. In order to be successful, you need to work hard. Charlie was a very smart individual even before he received the operation. He was eager to learn and worked as hard as he could to become smarter. Dr. Strauss states, " Look at how well hes learned to read and write for his low mental age"(Keyes 225). When someone works hard to have a great future and others use a shortcut, it is not only unfair to the individual, but those that work hard to achieve success. 

I'm Yours

Blog 2/12/14
Song: I'm Yours
Artist: Jason Mraz

Topic: What is something you have gotten better at over time? What did it take you to get better? How did you feel when you accomplished this goal?

Ex. Sports, Goals, School work, skills etc.

“The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right. Which one are you?” 

Flowers in your hair

Song: Flowers in your hair
Artist: The Lumineers
2/11/14

Journal topic: What are you most looking forward to finding out as you continue to read Flowers for Algernon?

“The path I choose through the maze makes me what I am. I am not only a thing, but also a way of being--one of many ways--and knowing the paths I have followed and the ones left to take will help me understand what I am becoming.” - Daniel Keyes, Flowers for Algernon