Google is One Step Closer to Global Domination

With the announcement of Google Fiber, Google is one step closer to virtual global domination - not that that is necessarily a bad thing.  Truth be told, I'm pretty excited about Google Fiber and think the city council should get us on the list to bring it to Sweet Home.   You can read more about it: 

here and here

Youtube Video of the Week!

Colorful Balls in Protest of Garbage (it's a Civics and Art lesson rolled into one!)

Youtube Video of the Week!

Kony 2012 has received a great deal of attention in the news, including local coverage at Sweet Home High School.  While this video is much longer than the videos we normally post for Video of the Week, it's thought provoking and worth the watch for intermediate and secondary students.

ITSC 2012: Around the World with 80 Schools

Want to connect with another class? This is an awesome website that allows teachers to find other teachers around the world. this site can help you find a classroom at a specific grade level to connect with. Teachers can be looking for different things. Take a look and find a classroom to connect with, you might find a new skype partner.



http://aroundtheworldwith80schools.net/


Contributed by Julie Thompson